Liberty Lykia — Hotel in Fethiye

I was torn between giving a 4 or a 3 rating (its more like a 3.5)||We visited Liberty Lykia at the end of July as a family of four (x2 adults x2 children) and overall had a good experience at the hotel. I felt compelled to write a review because while we enjoyed our holiday, there were a few areas that could certainly be improved to make it an excellent experience.|We have visited Turkey three times in the last five years because we always have a very pleasant experience in the country. Two years ago, we visited the sister hotel Liberty Fabay and had the most amazing holiday we've ever experienced. Having now stayed at both Liberty Fabay and Liberty Lykia, I want to give an honest assessment and comparison. Each hotel has its own positives and negatives and so I wanted to summarise what I think could take Liberty Lykia to the next level, which wouldn’t take too much in all honesty.||The positives:||The location is wonderful – scenery is amazing, the mountains on your doorstep and beautiful turquoise sea. Paragliding (which we did twice each!) direct from the hotel with a landing strip on the beach front was awesome. If you struggle with walking or steep hills, this hotel might not suit all however because it is a very large resort and very hilly. The location for us beat Liberty Fabay hands down.||The beach offered lots of options – plenty of sunbeds, water sports, floating platforms (lots of fish hang out near these so take goggles / snorkel)||Buffet was fantastic – Meat options rotated regularly. If you like fish, many options to try (sea bass, giant prawns, shrimp etc)||Water park brilliant – So many different slides, pools to choose from. Restaurant there had a small, but perfectly good options for a light lunch. Bar staff were very pleasant and were flexible with cocktails. The best location is around the pool area near the bar, but sunbeds here get reserved very early as they are limited. ||The negatives:||No drinks either in or beside the swimming pool – having stayed at Liberty Fabay, they have multiple bars in the pool with no rules preventing drinks in the pool. To my shock on the first day when grabbing a beer and sitting on the edge of the pool with my feet dangling in, a high-pitch whistle from the lifeguard telling me off. This for me, was a huge disappointment. I’ve worked hard all year to save up for a very expensive family holiday, and I can’t enjoy a drink in or beside the pool?!? The rules here need to be relaxed more, at least being able to sit on the side with your feet in. If I’d known this before we booked it, I doubt we would have stayed at the hotel in all honesty.||Air conditioning issues – we had to move room after 5 days because the air con in our room wouldn’t go cooler than 24 degrees. For a 5-star hotel, the air con must work well. We had a lovely room in Lymra block initially, but it was so uncomfortable at night we just couldn’t bear it. The hotel tried to fix it, but eventually they gave us the option to move room which was appreciated. I had two room options to pick; I opted for Patara block because it was the same level (3) room we had previously to ensure we still had good sea views. ||Patara block dirty – Once we moved to Patara block, there was a noticeable difference in how clean the floor and walls were. The block could do with a good jet-wash to remove all the stains on the tiles. The ground floor itself before you get to the stairs to head up a level is littered with rubbish, abandoned floats, bags full of dirty towels from the maids etc. It didn’t feel like we were in the same hotel, and it needs to be addressed.||Apollon Bar – we had varying experiences over the 14 days we stayed with table service and the staff behind the bar. Some days it was brilliant, smiling faces, good customer service, other days you were greeted with a very rude attitude. Certainly, in the evening, more staff are needed to handle all the tables. Some of (not all) the bar staff need to change their attitude. If they’re not happy doing their job, then simply change and don’t ruin someone’s holiday with rudeness. ||Main pool – At Libetry Fabay, the main pool itself was the heart of the hotel. Plenty of space, lots of sunbeds, roller skate waiters taking drinks orders from your sunbed. It really did set the bar high. At Libert Lykia, the main pool area is a lot smaller and so there are less sunbeds meaning you must get there early to secure one. No sunbed service anywhere across the hotel, which for a 5-star hotel was a shame given the experience of its sister hotel.||Entertainment – I liked the concept of the amphitheatre, it makes it feel more personable, and everyone gets a good view. Logistically though, if you watch the entertainment right to the end, afterwards when you head back to Apollon bar, you likely won’t get a table. You could see many times that families were leaving 10 mins before the show had finished to ensure they got a table afterwards. The setup for Liberty Fabay with the entertainment and bar altogether worked much better and you didn’t need to rush around to secure a table.||Overall, despite the negatives above we still had a good holiday. The negatives outlined above I don’t think would be too hard to address. A bit more staff investment / training, relax the pool rules and clean some of the untidy areas would make a big difference. Considering the cost of the holiday, I shouldn't have experienced as many negatives. If some of those negatives were addressed, we would...

A long but honest review from the paradise.||At the end of May, I went on holiday with my entire family — 7 adults and 1 child.|The main reason we chose this place was its location and natural surroundings. It genuinely feels like you’re on holiday inside a forest. The sound of birds, waves crashing, trees swaying, flowers blooming… you really feel connected to nature.||The food was amazing. At the Myra Main Restaurant, the dinner theme changes daily, so there’s always something to suit everyone’s taste. The staff were all really kind, helpful and always smiling. |One evening, we couldn’t find any chicken nuggets for my niece — they weren’t on the buffet that night. Even though we didn’t ask for anything, one of the executive chefs, Chef Zeki Sırt, came over and kindly arranged for some to be specially made and brought to our table. Throughout our stay, he continued to look after us and guide us in the restaurant. Massive thanks to him! 👏🏻||The à la carte restaurants are on another level.|At Balbura, the Italian restaurant, we had a fantastic dinner with a stunning sea view. Chef Deniz guided us through the menu , and the service from Mahmut and his team was absolutely top-notch. Huge thanks to all of them.||At Phaselis, the Modern Asian restaurant, we got to experience the flavours of the Far East at a really high standard. Thanks so much to Chef Ersoy, Ferdi, and their team. If you’re coming to Liberty Lykia, don’t leave without trying this place!||On the downside, I’d say the Snackline restaurants were a bit repetitive and lacked variety — especially Kalynda Snackline, Aquapark Snackline, and Patara Beach Bar Snack. I really hope the hotel expands the menu options here because the rest of the resort deserves better snack service.||Now, onto the bars. Unfortunately, not all of them offer the same drink options. At the Apollon Main Bar, you can usually get anything you want. But the other bars like Tlos Forest Bar, Sarpedon +16 Bar, and Patara Beach Bar had fewer cocktails and drink choices. Also, during our stay, there seemed to be a shortage of bartenders in these bars. It would be great if the hotel could staff these bars properly and broaden the drink menus.|(Since some syrups were not available in these bars, I had to go to Apollon Main Bar and spend time there and in the main pool. - I would also like to thank Mahsun, who prepared and served all kinds of cocktails and even flavored coffees with superior taste at Apollon Main Bar.👏🏻)||Entertainment, shows, and the Mini Club were all brilliant. The evening shows and amphitheatre performances were so fun — we had a great time.|The pool activities during the day were also really enjoyable. I especially liked the Water Gym sessions. Huge thanks to Valeria for making it so fun!||Water Bike and Water Jump were great too — burned a lot of calories 😄 Tough but totally worth it. Our trainer Tugba was amazing — super professional and made it fun for all of us. Thank you, Tugba!||I didn’t see the animation team much outside of scheduled events. In other resorts, you often bump into them in common areas and have a quick chat. Maybe it was just the timing during my stay, but I saw less of that here.|Special thanks to Han and Sıla for not letting me dance alone during the evening parties — we really brought the dance floor to life! 🥳||The Mini Club was a big hit too. My niece is 5 years old and for the past two years, it’s been her absolute favourite part of the holiday. The staff there are super kind, well-trained, and professional. Thank you so much to all of them!||Never had a single issue with the minibar, and the housekeeping team were meticulous and very polite. Much appreciated.||Mete from Guest Relations genuinely made our holiday even more enjoyable. He welcomed us at check-in with a warm smile and gave us a great overview of the hotel. Throughout our stay, he was always in touch — helping us with activity bookings and restaurant reservations, which saved us a lot of time and effort. He was there for us right up until check-out as well. I’m sure he’s going to go far in the future.||If you’re staying at this hotel, make sure you stay in touch with the Guest Relations team — they help with absolutely everything and somehow make the impossible, possible.||Many special thanks, Mete — you’re a great man! 👏🏻||Reception and Bellboy team — fantastic. Since my mum had recently had surgery, we had requested a room close to the reception. Fatih at the front desk arranged that for us, and it made a huge difference. They also provided buggy service for my mum whenever we needed it. Thank you so much to the Bellboy team — they were always quick and helpful, even during check-in and check-out.||To sum it all up: this is a truly beautiful resort with amazing nature, delicious food, friendly staff, and quality service. You definitely get your money’s worth here.|If you’re expecting an ultra-luxury hotel with over-the-top services, this might not be the place. But if you’re after a friendly, nature-filled holiday village experience in one of Turkey’s most untouched natural settings — this is it.|Thank you to everyone who made our stay so special. Hope to see you all again...

We went here from 4/09/25-15/09/25|There were 15 of us aged 6, 9, 13, 17, 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, 60’s & 70’s. So all with different wants, needs etc||I would rate this hotel a 4.5. It is excellent & one of the few places I’d consider re-visiting. I went to Turkey years ago & wasn’t overly keen however this place completely changed my opinion. ||Rooms|Pros:|- [ ] Spotlessly clean|- [ ] Cleaners came daily & really friendly |- [ ] We had a garden view room on the 3rd floor over looking the sea to the right & mountains to the left. It was breathtaking. |- [ ] I normally take my own hairdryer but one was supplied & it was decent|- [ ] Free, easy to use safe|- [ ] Good air-conditioning |- [ ] Iron & ironing board|- [ ] Fridge well stocked with branded soft drinks, water, sparkling water & 2 cans of Effes & re-stocked daily. Also some little breadstick type snacks |- [ ] Tea & coffee making facilities (kettle, mugs etc)|- [ ] Power shower & separate toilet & sink area|- [ ] Good amount of sockets (two pin), mirrors & TV. |Cons:|- [ ] Only negative- I would’ve preferred a little more storage- enough for 2 & little cramped for 3 but this is being picky.||Location:|Pros:|- [ ] This place is stunning & a short taxi ride to other amenities but the place has its own shopping square & is pretty big so you don’t need to leave. |Cons:|- [ ] It’s around 1hr 20mins from the airport & that was in a private taxi transfer arranged through the hotel. Coach would’ve probably been longer |- [ ] The beach in my opinion attached to the hotel isn’t great with stones rather than sand so need beech shoes||I would recommend using private transfers (see facebook page for details)||Food:|Pros:|- [ ] Main buffet restaurant had everything from lots of meat choices, veggie choices, fish, to the usual pizza & chips etc. |- [ ] staff would come over to take drinks orders which I liked - very friendly. |- [ ] Beautiful views over the sea|- [ ] there were snack bars & my daughter can be fussy so would do a plain (no salad burger when asked for her)|- [ ] There is food served 24/7|- [ ] The Patisserie was amazing as was the coffee shop|I wish these were as one though as you had to go in one for your coffee then the other for your cake. (Again this is just being picky). |- [ ] We visited the Italian & the Gaia. - i liked them both - the kids did not but the Italian tried to be accommodating & fetched the kids chips etc. |- [ ] The cocktails & the view at the Gaia are amazing. |cons:|- [ ] the Gaia had a 5 course set menu with no alternatives. I assume if you maybe told them before you booked buy we didn’t realise ||Bar/drinks|Pros:|- [ ] Branded soft drinks at the bar & in the room|- [ ] Coffee shop is lovely |- [ ] Enjoyed cocktails especially at the Gaia bar|Cons:|- [ ] At the main bar it would be nice to have a physical drinks menu - have to scan a bar code to view |- [ ] Wish soft drinks were self service as I often found myself waiting 15/20mins for a can of pop. |- [ ] Think the soft drinks on pull were watered down |- [ ] The main bar always seemed busy & often had to wait a long time for a drink ||Pools|- [ ] Main pool was quite loud & busy but had lots of things to do- Aqua aerobics, water polo & things like that. |- [ ] Lifeguards seemed on it|- [ ] Towels a plenty & no issues finding a longer. |- [ ] Water park was amazing- lots of pool choices here ||General|- [ ] There are fridges everywhere with bottles of water to help yourself to|- [ ] There is a bus that runs to the water park & other parts of the hotel which was great & pretty regular|- [ ] Staff are friendly |- [ ] The place has a lot of steps - there are lifts but not many so not great if you have mobility issues |- [ ] Lots of people just left the pushchairs at the bottom of the stair by their rooms as there were no lifts to them. |- [ ] So many pools dotted around. |- [ ] Our kids went to the kids club only once because it was really hot an had no air conditioning & wasn’t really geared for British - the staff were nice & spoke English but our girls were the only 2 brits so they didn’t go back. |- [ ] We did the jet skies, they were more than double what they were...