The food was INCREDIBLE. My partner and I were impressed with every meal we had, we are not normally into buffets but we loved it. The Italian and Asian nights were some of favourites and there was a range of options in the a la carte restaurants also. The staff are all very attentive and friendly, they made the experience even better.

We had a small issue during our arrival, that the room allocated to us was not what we had booked. It was a family room and had 4 beds in it making the room small and a lot of wasted space. There was also no side sea view. I did return to speak with the reception who advised they couldn't move us to the room we booked until the next day. This was a little frustrating as we wanted to get settled in. It was quickly forgotten after the experience we had during the rest of our stay.

The size of the property, beach and the food was lovely.

Poolside beds could be comfy.

The territory of the property is very nice, very well kept, nice cats, lots of chilling areas. Very calm environment, almost no kids. Service is overall very good, nice, attentive, fast stuff. Great location also for a nice walk to Side (which is a very lovely and interesting town!). Drink service at the pool and beach was very smooth. Good choice of food, the main buffet was great every day.

The beach was absolutely covered in seaweed. The app didn’t work for requests and reservations. Don’t expect some great food at the a la carte restaurants. The service is fine dining level but the food is very normal and basic, not great quality, especially the fish restaurant. It was a bit of disappointment.

It’s not usual 5* hotel, it’s beyond. Atmosphere and design of the place is ideal. Calm, classy place. Suite with your pool is perfect for kids. Been there before season start, so not many people which I love. Food is beyond expectations. Top.

Only possible minus - sparkling wine. Hotel of such class should change it for proper one as Prosecco or so. As they one used it not-drinkable.

The hotel's stunning architecture and beautiful gardens immediately caught my attention, and I was excited to explore everything that this luxurious resort had to offer. Upon checking in, I was greeted by the friendly and attentive staff, who went above and beyond to make me feel welcome and comfortable. They provided me with all the necessary information about the hotel and its amenities, as well as recommendations on the best places to visit and things to do in the area. As I walked through the hotel, I was struck by its elegance and attention to detail. The room was spacious, beautifully decorated, and equipped with all the modern amenities one could need, including a comfortable bed, a large flat-screen TV, and a well-stocked minibar. The bathroom was also luxurious, with a tropical shower, fluffy towels, and high-quality toiletries. The balcony view was stunning. The hotel's restaurants were equally impressive, offering various delicious and expertly prepared dishes. There was something to suit every taste and preference, from traditional Turkish cuisine to international favorites. The drinks at the hotel's bars were also top-notch, with an extensive selection of beverages and cocktails. I absolutely adore deserts and cocktails! I have never tasted something better! The Hotel is very close to the old town and I have visited the archeological museum and the Amphitheater. Overall, my stay at Acanthus & Cennet Barut Collection Hotel was truly unforgettable!

Everything was great! There is nothing to dislike.

Very nice hotel, not too busy, nice location and seaside, clean, great for relaxing stay

Really really cold main swimming pool (in the end of October). Which is a shame - it was so cold we could not enjoy it, although the pool itself is very nice

Great food available at any time of the day. Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent location on the beach.

Would have appreciated more non-meat options in some of the restaurants.

Everything was wonderful, nothing to dislike. Best swimming pool ever! Never experienced a pool which challenged me - more than 3x the length of our local pool which is 25m. The vibe round the pool bar late afternoon with live music some days was really special. Live entertainment every evening. Great gym facilities, if you want them with really helpful staff. We treated ourselves to a side view penthouse, it was gorgeous and we loved it. A pillow menu! Towels changed twice a day. Well stocked mini bar. Really every need we had was catered for. Talking of which, I'm coeliac and on arrival customer services came out to register my food allergy which was noted with every dinner reservation. Tons of choice incl. gorgeous deserts. We loved it so much we can't wait to go back.

Nothing to dislike, everything was fab!

very nice room with privacy pool is upgraded by hotel sea view

housekeeping had bad service with delay every day and not cleaning very carefully

This hotel is fantastic, clean - tidy and ticks all the boxes. It’s definitely ultra all inclusive and they perform at the highest level. Mehmet and Hasan at the lobby bar, another Mehmet in animation, bestami, batuhan, fatih and Onur at the pool bar looked after us like kings. Adahan in la maison place legend and a lady in the buffet who I can’t remember her name but she was simply the best - I’ve given everyone I can think of a mention but a big thanks to Baresh the manager who clearly is running a great hotel. The price is correct for the value you receive. No question about it. If you want to experience a high level of food, service, entertainment and cleanliness then book here. You won’t be disappointed. Go see for yourself! Cheers team Acanthus!

Not much to not like. It’s a proper 5 star and has a legacy of 50 years running, says it all.