Richmond Ephesus Resort - All Inclusive

The hotel is a resort so it is located in a very nice area close to the sea and the rooms have good sea views. We were there in off season and perhaps that is why the service was very poor. We couldn't check in until after 5 pm and had trouble getting internet service. I would stay again during the summer months, it might be better.

Hotel and the rooms were dated. Large number of teenagers were guests with a lot of noise.

Had to pay for drinks at dinner even though we were half board. 9L for a tiny fountain drink, cheap cherry juice. Seemed like a rip off given the context of everyone else drinking for free. I think it probably would be a good place for families, though the water at the beach was murkey. Lukewarm about this place.

The air conditioning was broken in the hotel both nights we stayed so sleeping was quite uncomfortable. I booked a half board room and was told the first night at dinner that this included drinks at dinner - then the second night, the buffet manager asked where our wrist bans were and informed us drinks (not even water) was included, and proceeded to take the bottle of water that was there when we sat down away. Then another server came by and asked us what we wanted and I stated nothing, then he came back with water and poured me a glass, and then within 5 minutes (after speaking to the manager) came back and took the glass away and told me I had to pay for it! I had not taken a sip of the water at this point, but the fact that he took away a glass of water and dumped it out was a bit much. The rooms could stand to be updated, but the grounds were well maintained and nice.

We picked the hotel for the location. It had a lovely sandy beach and was a 5 minute drive from the famous Ephesus World Heritage Site which was amazing. See the Virgin Mary House too off the D550 nearby Selcuk. Don't miss the village of Sirince sign posted from Selcuk. Lovely country restaurants and markets. Wine tasting is fun too. The breakfast buffet and evening buffet were superb. The food was well presented and many traditional dishes were on offer ... delicious and tasted homemade. Levent, the maitre D made us very welcome and Hakan is an excellent waiter who is very keen to practice his English. We tried the spa and had an amazing hot stone massage i a private room for couples ( on special offer €50 ) Yummy All staff were friendly and nothing was too much trouble. We arrived in a rented Avis car from Iznir Airport and it was an easy 1 hour drive using Google maps routings. Make sure you get a toll card from the office just BEFORE the motorway exit to Selcuk and Kusadasi. No card is required when you enter at Izmir Airport .. at least that is what Avis told me.

This should definitely NOT have a five star rating. Hotel was not in good condition. Sheets were only of two star quality and towels and bathroom amenities. All inclusive food was bad. Would never stay again or recommend.