Blue Dreams Resort-Ultra All Inclusive

“Beautiful resort”

We spent 11 nights at Blue Dreams and had a fabulous holiday as a family of 3 (2 adults and our 11yr old). The hotel has a stunning setting, offering great views of the sea. The transfer was only 30mins by mini bus to the hotel, I mean no air con so it was a v hot sweaty transfer but your in Turk… Mais

We spent 11 nights at Blue Dreams and had a fabulous holiday as a family of 3 (2 adults and our 11yr old). The hotel has a stunning setting, offering great views of the sea. The transfer was only 30mins by mini bus to the hotel, I mean no air con so it was a v hot sweaty transfer but your in Turkey so expected. Check in was easy, got our room keys and told where to go. Someone would bring our cases up and v glad they did this for us as it’s a big resort and we were at the very top of the hotel (next to the main road) so altho there was a lift to 4th floor we then had more steps to get to our room. Room was fine, clean and what you would expect. I had paid extra for a sea view w balcony, which we got but the balcony was TINY!!!! So I was a little disappointed but we did have a sea view. Housekeeping daily, clean towels and mini fridge re stocked but they don’t take away any empty plates/glasses. The air con was good in the room, however the blue light on it was super bright we had to cover it over with paper n plasters as it kept us awake! I found the beds hard but slept ok. The infinity pool is amazing, and the view is just lovely. No real issues getting a sun lounger but I always came down around 8:30/9 and would pop towels out n chill with my book/coffee for a bit before getting the others for breakie. If you wanted a sun lounger after 10:30/11 no chance other than on the Beach. Slides pool was good, and the pink foam party on Sundays were lots of fun (if not a little chaotic) the slides do not stop while the foam party happens so be warned. Walking round the pools be warned it’s very slippy where wet and also the poolside loos, really need to watch your step. There is music from 10-6 by the pool which was fine for us but some might not want that. The circle bar was great, shout out to Memet but will say the cups are small esp for a beer! Have to ask for a big beer if want one. There are fridges everywhere with water, always re stocked throughout the day. And the staff keep the areas very clean. We did go into Bodrum twice, market day on Tuesday and a mooch about Saturday (taxi in and bus back to resort both times) Taxi is about 600-800lr whereas the bus is 70lr per person but of course v hot but also super easy to get. The main restaurant was busy, pretty much sat indoors always, no air con and v noisy at times. Some kids going round on scooters was a bit of an issue and some guests rude with no patience to wait for food. We very much were always in and out quickly. Food was ok, plenty to choose from and as expected does get repetitive. We ate at the Turkish al e carte one evening, very nice food and lovely to be served, drinks bought to you etc. Visit the beachside snack bar, the chicken is just like popeyes - amazingly good. Note to those that like wine - it was awful!!! Entertainment staff were good, Dj Capo and Teo our faves by far. Teo was a lovely young man and really got on with our son, we do miss him. Boys joined in some games mainly just darts that was on offer tho - could do with a few more activities. The ping pong table was great, not always busy so could grab it for a game when wanted. Evening entertainment was rubbish, sorry. No variety at all it was just a singer(s) every evening. So we did find the evenings a bit boring some nights, but we made friends with other English guests and our son did too so that helped. You will be getting your steps in daily from the rooms to the pool pending where you are. Only 3 lifts and only 1 of them goes to floors 2-4 so you may have to wait, but walking down from 4th was ok (just not back up in the heat). There are water sports available on the beach at a cost, the boys did want to hire a jet ski but €80 for 15 mins is rather pricey so didn’t bother. All in all, hotel was a beautiful setting and just the chill holiday we wanted.

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“Great family holiday with lovely views, good food, good drinks and a few easy fixes”

We have just returned from a two-week stay at Blue Dreams Resort as a family of four — two adults, a 16-year-old and a 9-year-old — and overall we had a great time. This is our honest, balanced review based on our experience. Location The hotel is in a good location, around 30 minutes from Milas A… Mais

We have just returned from a two-week stay at Blue Dreams Resort as a family of four — two adults, a 16-year-old and a 9-year-old — and overall we had a great time. This is our honest, balanced review based on our experience. Location The hotel is in a good location, around 30 minutes from Milas Airport, with fantastic views across the Aegean Sea. As with many all-inclusive resorts, it is some distance from the a resort centre. The hotel fronts onto a dual carriageway, so there is nothing really within walking distance and walking is not recommended — it may even be illegal. Taxis can be ordered from reception, although I noticed some guests using Uber. A one-way taxi to Bodrum Centre costs around 800–900 Lira (c. £12–14), while Midtown shopping centre is around 1,100–1,300 Lira (c. £17–20). Alternatively, regular Dolmuş services run to central Bodrum for around 70 Lira per person (c. £1). Atmosphere and entertainment The hotel was busy, but it still felt safe and family friendly. Our youngest was happy going to the pool bar for drinks and snacks, which says a lot. Staff were generally friendly and helpful, and Tekin was always willing to assist. There is plenty going on if you want to join in, but if you prefer to relax in the sun, the entertainment team will leave you to it. There was plenty to do during the day, including darts, boules, aqua gym, kids club, four water slides, chargeable watersports and a weekly inflatable obstacle course in the main infinity pool. Music plays around the main pool throughout the day. Sunbeds around the main pool were still available until around 10:00am, although the best spots went early, as expected in peak season - set your alarm! Pool towels are provided from the Spa near the Sunset Bar and can be changed as often as needed. Evening entertainment was mainly live music outside the Sunset Bar, dance shows in the Amphitheatre, and Friday night bingo, possibly linked to the main changeover day. There is also a weekly kids’ “Festival” evening, with a child-friendly show in the Amphitheatre followed by small amusements such as candy floss, a bouncy castle, mechanical bull and ring toss around the small pool outside the restaurant. The evening entertainment was the weakest part for us. It mainly consisted of live music outside the Sunset Bar, dance shows in the Amphitheatre and Friday night bingo. The live music was not bad, but it became repetitive and was often too loud. The Sunset Bar area is also too small for the number of guests, and some people reserved tables before dinner only to leave halfway through the show. People, ourselves included, ended up pulling tables and chairs from the pier or restaurant to get any view of the stage, which was a mild annoyance. Other bars may have been open beyond the Sunset and Lobby Bars, but we did not explore further. One small but very irritating issue was the laser light on the main stage. If you were sitting outside the main seating area, or eating on the buffet decking, it regularly flashed into your eyes. It added nothing to the show and would be much better angled differently or switched off entirely. Rooms We stayed in a Club Family Room (104) with a sea view, which was extremely spacious. It had two bedrooms, two separate WC/shower rooms and separate air-conditioning units in each bedroom, which was excellent. There was daily maid service, with towels changed every day and bedding changed more often than expected, although the floors were not mopped during our stay. The minibar service was inconsistent. That said, there was a serious lack of storage for clothes, shoes and toiletries, no mirrors in either bedroom or the hallway, and only one dressing table had a stool. These feel like easy fixes and would make a longer stay much more comfortable. Power outlets were limited, so I unplugged the coffee machine to free up an extra socket. The room looked modern, with new-looking furniture and recently painted walls, but there were a few rough edges. The sanitaryware was new, yet some bathroom tiles were cracked, the detailing around the shower was poor, and the bathroom door frame/architrave had been removed and featured painted over cement. On the plus side, the shower was powerful and we always had hot water. Our room was well located opposite the main reception, giving easy access to facilities, although we were occasionally disturbed by comings and goings during the night. As others have noted, some rooms are quite far from the main facilities. The resort is built into a hillside, so there is a lot of elevation, making it less suitable for guests with reduced mobility. There are lifts, but they are concentrated in the centre and queues can form. Our room location meant we could use the stairs instead, but that may not be practical for everyone. Food and drink Food and drink were very good. Some reviews mention limited choice, but that was not our experience at all. The main buffet had a good selection of well-cooked, tasty dishes and desserts, including daily grilled meats, meat, fish and vegetable dishes, freshly cooked pide, salads, meze-style dishes and child-friendly options such as chips and pasta. Getting a table at dinner (on the outside decking) could be challenging, and the waiting staff were clearly rushed off their feet, but Furkan was very helpful, brought us drinks and spoke to us every day. During the day, the American snack restaurant offered fresh salad, pide, lahmacun, chips, burgers and fried chicken. At the Circle Bar by the main infinity pool, waffles, churros and ice cream were available throughout the afternoon. Water was easy to find throughout the resort, with fridges stocked with bottles and smaller 200ml water cubes. The cubes were brilliant and helped reduce waste. The drinks selection was good, with Tuborg beer, recognisable spirit brands including J&B/Johnnie Walker whiskies, Olmeca Tequila, Wyborowa Vodka, Havana Club rum and Cork Dry Gin, alongside local Turkish spirits. While not premium brands, the drinks were good quality and far better than we have had at many all-inclusive resorts. There was a reasonable cocktail menu, or you could simply order a spirit and mixer. In the evening, a self-serve cocktail station by the Sunset Bar helped speed up service and was a welcome addition. For children, Pepsi, 7Up and Yedigün were available, along with several fruit juices including orange, apple, pineapple, peach and sour cherry. Overall, we would happily recommend Blue Dreams Resort. It is a very good all-inclusive resort and one of the best we have visited. It felt safe and family friendly, offered good value for money, and had good food, good drinks and plenty of facilities. It does get busy in peak season, is not ideal for guests with reduced mobility, and is a little tired in places, but none of that stopped us having a really enjoyable stay.

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