Is hotel food in Alanya worth it, or should you eat at restaurants?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 20 days ago
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 20 days ago
TL;DR
Hotel food in Alanya is generally solid — breakfasts include pancakes, eggs, cheese and yogurt; lunch and dinner feature fish and chicken. At around 2500 RUB/night all-inclusive, it's good value. Outside restaurants, even McDonald's, didn't tempt guests who tried hotel dining.
Guests who have stayed at the same Alanya hotel 8 times, including the previous year, consistently rate the food as good — their impression has not changed over multiple visits.
Other guests at the same hotel were disappointed with the food: grilled dishes were overcooked and dry. Their overall impression of the hotel was mixed, and they would not return.
At Hotel Sinatra in Alanya, the food is rated excellent — very tasty, with guests noting they have a basis for comparison. The hotel is small and clean; there is no animation programme.
Guests who spent 10 days at an Alanya hotel were satisfied with the food: the menu included beef, liver, red fish, chicken and turkey — there was always something to choose from.
Guests staying at an Alanya hotel in June 2026 report varied and tasty food. Both local and imported alcohol is available and of good quality. Juices are only from cartons — no freshly squeezed options.
During the Eid al-Adha holiday, when the hotel was very busy, tables were still available at breakfast and lunch without issue. For dinner, arriving about 30 minutes after opening is recommended for a more comfortable experience.
At Armas Beach hotel in Alanya, the food is described as very poor. According to a tour guide, the nearby Gül hotel offers a similarly limited dining experience.
Guests at one Alanya hotel single out the grill as among the best they have tried. Cocktails and pastries are also described as being of a high standard.
Guests who stayed 10 days in early June were happy with the food: seafood was available every day at the buffet. The menu could have been more varied, but it wasn't a dealbreaker. There were no queues or crowding in the restaurant despite the hotel being fairly full.
At one Alanya hotel during peak season, dinner service ran without queues even when the hotel was fully booked. The only waits were at the bar in the evenings, but staff brought drinks to the tables.
Guests who stayed 14 nights at a beachfront hotel in Alanya reported solid all-inclusive dining: breakfasts included pancakes, eggs, cheese, yogurt and snacks; lunch and dinner featured fish and chicken. Meat lovers were satisfied with the chicken dishes. The rate was around 2500 RUB/night — considered excellent value even though the hotel is older.
Some guests eating at their hotel glanced at the nearby McDonald's and decided the hotel food was better — they didn't bother going in. This suggests hotel dining in Alanya can easily compete with outside fast food options.