Sunis Efes Royal Palace Resort & Spa

We visited the Sunis Efes Royal Palace Resort & Spa in the first week of July 2025, and overall, it was a fantastic experience. The hotel is exactly as advertised on the Jet2 website – a grand, immaculate, marble-filled palace (built in 2015 at a cost of $30 million – and it shows). ✨ Cleanliness & Service The hotel is spotlessly clean, thanks to an army of staff constantly polishing and tidying. Drinks are cleared and replaced almost instantly, and the staff are, on the whole, very friendly. I’d highly recommend bringing some Turkish Lira in small denominations for tipping – even small amounts are very much appreciated and will earn you some extra smiles. The average wage for bar staff is low, so your generosity goes a long way. 🛬 Transfers & Arrival We travelled with Jet2, and I can’t fault them. The transfer from Izmir Airport (just an hour away) was seamless. We felt supported at every stage, which made arrival stress-free and smooth. Definitely worth the small extra spend for Jet2’s service. 🍽 Food & Drink The buffet is huge and caters to all tastes. While the breakfast options aren't traditional British fare, there are fresh omelettes, eggs, amazing bread selections, fresh juices, and Turkish tea and coffee. That said, the only proper ground coffee is served in the Patisserie, which doesn’t open until 10am – a bit painful for us caffeine lovers! The coffee in the breakfast buffet is, unfortunately, not great. The lunch options at both the Beach Bar and Poolside Restaurant were excellent – loads of variety and some real highlights like fried mussels and a huge barbecued tuna. The Patisserie is a hidden gem – air-conditioned, stylish, and home to the good ice cream and fresh pastries, served all day. We didn’t try the à la carte restaurants as we enjoyed the buffet so much, but they looked great. 🍦 Top Tip: Ice cream is tricky to find at first – available by the pool bar from 12–3pm, or all day from the Patisserie on the lower level near the spa. 🏖 Pools, Sunbeds & the Sea There are two huge pools, both 1.4m deep – perfect for swimming and family-friendly with wide steps for children. The sunbeds are comfortable, which is important if you're spending long days poolside. Sunbed wars did begin as the week progressed. The hotel tries to deter towel-reserving by removing hotel towels left unattended, but people use their own to get around this. A more active approach might help. The beach and pontoon are lovely – swimming in the sea was a highlight. Unfortunately, the pontoon was closed for most of our stay due to shifting wind and waves, which was disappointing as it was a big reason we booked the hotel. Worth bearing in mind if this is a key part of your plan. There are also private cabanas on the beach, by the pool, and (normally) on the pontoon – around $100–$135/day depending on location. Great if you're a group or want a luxurious day, but some are right by very loud speakers, which leads to my biggest complaint… 🎶 Entertainment

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