Bellis Deluxe Hotel

"The hotel itself is wonderful, but unfortunately I can only give 3 stars because of the conditions in which the animals are kept. I understand that you present yourselves as a rehabilitation centre, but this is precisely why I have even more concerns. Chimpanzees are highly social animals and need to live and interact with other chimpanzees. If this is genuinely a rehabilitation centre, I would like to know: what is your plan for socialising the chimpanzee and eventually returning it to its natural habitat? I also observed two other primates that were kept in cages practically the entire day. There was no water available in their enclosures. I spoke to your managers several times throughout the day, but nothing changed. Animals should have constant access to clean drinking water. This is a basic necessity, not an optional extra. Primates also need sufficient space to climb, move around and stay mentally stimulated. Unfortunately, they appeared to have very little to do and looked bored and unhappy. A lack of space, enrichment and social interaction can negatively affect their physical and psychological well-being and may contribute to abnormal or aggressive behaviour. The raccoons were also kept in a very limited space and were fighting with each other. The enclosures were dirty, with food being thrown directly onto the floor together with faeces and other waste. Regarding the dogs, I hardly saw them being taken out of their enclosures during the entire day. Dogs are social domestic animals and need much more than simply being kept in a pen. They need exercise, walks, interaction and adequate stimulation. The goats also had very dirty drinking water, which clearly needed to be changed more frequently. They should have a more natural environment, with grass, sufficient space to move around and opportunities to engage in natural behaviours. I was especially shocked by the parrots, particularly the macaws. I actually visited this hotel around 11 years ago, when I was still a teenager, and I remember seeing the same macaws and other parrots there. I have now returned 11 years later — and they are still in the same cages. This raises a very serious question: if this is a rehabilitation centre, why are these birds still here after more than a decade? When are they supposed to be released or transferred to a suitable environment? Macaws are highly intelligent, active and social birds that need plenty of space to fly, exercise and move around. The cages I saw did not provide enough space for them to fly at all. How can this possibly be considered an appropriate environment for birds whose natural behaviour includes flying over significant distances? If these birds cannot be released because they are unable to survive in the wild, this should be clearly explained. But if they are supposedly being rehabilitated, keeping them in cages for more than ten years without sufficient space to fly raises serious questions about whether this is actually a rehabilitation centre or simply a zoo. I sincerely hope the management will take these concerns seriously. Animals should have constant access to clean water, appropriate space, social interaction, environmental enrichment, regular veterinary care and the opportunity to express their natural behaviours. I am writing this because I care about animals and genuinely want places that call themselves rehabilitation centres to actually provide the care and conditions these animals deserve. For that reason, I cannot give this place a higher rating at the moment."

"We had an enjoyable stay at Bellis Deluxe Hotel in Belek, in August 2026, and overall I would rate the experience 8.7/10. This rating is broadly in line with the general level of guest satisfaction, although many recent guests rate the hotel somewhat higher, around 8.8–9/10. In my opinion, Bellis Deluxe has many outstanding strengths, particularly its enormous grounds, beautiful landscaping, excellent food, impressive family facilities, water park and evening entertainment. However, several operational and service-related shortcomings prevent me from considering it a truly exceptional 9+ resort. 🌳 Huge and Beautiful Resort Grounds One of the biggest strengths of Bellis Deluxe is the size and beauty of the property. The resort occupies an enormous area with extensive greenery, mature trees, beautiful gardens and several distinct areas to explore. It feels much more like a large resort park than a conventional hotel. There are numerous restaurants, bars, lounges and recreational areas spread throughout the property, which gives the resort a lot of variety and makes it enjoyable to walk around. The gardens and overall landscaping are genuinely impressive and, in my opinion, are among the strongest aspects of Bellis Deluxe. 🍽️ Food Quality — Very Good The quality and variety of the food were very good. The main restaurant offered a broad selection, including different themed evenings and a good variety of grilled dishes. There was generally something available for almost every taste, and families with children are particularly well catered for. However, there was one significant issue that affected our dining experience. ⚠️ Food was removed before the advertised closing time The restaurant staff were repeatedly removing many of the theme-night dishes and grilled food approximately 30 minutes before the officially announced closing time. I found this particularly disappointing. If the restaurant states that dinner remains available until a particular time, guests should reasonably expect the advertised food selection to remain available until that time. Removing the most attractive dishes and grilled items substantially before closing creates the impression that the actual dining period is shorter than what has been advertised. This is something the management should address. 🍴 À la Carte Restaurants — A Major Caveat The resort has an impressive number of dining venues and à la carte restaurants, but this is an area where guests should carefully check what is actually included in their particular accommodation package. The number of restaurants advertised can give the impression that all of them are freely available to every guest, whereas access and privileges vary according to the accommodation category. 💦 Water Park — Excellent Family Feature The water park was one of the highlights of our stay. It was enjoyable and provided plenty of entertainment, particularly for children. The combination of water slides, children’s facilities and swimming pools makes Bellis a very strong option for a family holiday. 👨‍👩‍👦 Family Facilities Bellis is exceptionally well equipped for families. The resort offers: children’s pools, children’s aqua park, kids’ club, playgrounds, sports activities, mini disco, extensive outdoor areas, and even its own zoo and horse-riding facilities. The zoo is particularly unusual and gives Bellis something that most competing Belek resorts cannot offer. For families with children, Bellis is unquestionably one of the strongest resorts in Belek in terms of the sheer number of things available on site. 🎭 Evening Shows — One of the Highlights The evening entertainment was another strong point. There was good diversity in the nightly program, and the shows were enjoyable for both adults and children. Compared with the daytime animation, I found the evening entertainment considerably more successful. 🎮 Game Room and Indoor Recreation This was one of the weaker aspects of the resort. The game room was relatively limited and, importantly, the activities were paid. I was also surprised that there was no bowling or billiards, particularly considering the enormous size of the resort and its strong family-oriented positioning. Adding a proper indoor entertainment center with bowling, billiards and additional games would make the resort much more attractive, particularly during periods when families want a break from the pool and beach. 🎤 Animation Team — Significant Weakness For me, this was probably the weakest part of the overall experience. Although Bellis offers a huge number of activities, I found the animation team to be less energetic and enthusiastic than I expected from a resort of this level. The team often appeared relatively passive and lacked the emotional energy and interaction that I associate with the best Turkish all-inclusive resorts. The same issue was noticeable in the children’s activities. Some of the kids’ club staff did not seem sufficiently energetic or engaging to really attract and entertain children. This is particularly disappointing because the resort has such excellent physical facilities for children. The infrastructure is excellent; the human energy behind it could be much better. 🌍 Communication in English Another area that could be improved is English-language communication. A significant proportion of the guests during our stay appeared to be Russian-speaking, and many members of staff seemed much more comfortable communicating in Russian than in English. This did not make the stay impossible or unpleasant, but communication in English was sometimes limited. I would have preferred a more consistently multilingual service, particularly considering that Bellis attracts an international clientele. 🛁 Bathroom and Shower The bathroom in our room was another disappointment. The bath/shower area was quite small, and the water pressure was relatively weak. For a resort of this category, I expected a more comfortable bathroom and stronger shower performance. This is not something that ruins the holiday, but it is noticeable when comparing Bellis with higher-end Belek resorts. ☕ In-Room Coffee and Drinks I was also disappointed that there was no coffee machine or comparable complimentary coffee facility in the room. There is a dedicated coffee bar available at the resort, so obtaining good coffee is not difficult. Nevertheless, I would have appreciated having at least a coffee machine or a better complimentary coffee/tea setup inside the room. For a resort positioned in the premium all-inclusive segment, this would be a relatively small but worthwhile improvement. ⭐ Final Verdict Bellis Deluxe is an impressive family resort with enormous potential and a huge amount to offer. Its strongest qualities are: 🌳 Exceptional size and beautiful landscaping 🍽️ Very good food quality and variety 💦 Excellent water park 👨‍👩‍👦 Outstanding family facilities 🦁 Unique on-site zoo 🐴 Horse-riding facilities 🎭 Diverse and enjoyable evening shows 🏖️ Beautiful beach and pier 🧹 Generally good cleanliness 🛎️ Many friendly and helpful staff members The main weaknesses are: ⚠️ Some theme-night and grilled dishes removed approximately 30 minutes before advertised closing ⚠️ Many restaurants/lounge facilities are not necessarily included for every room category 🎮 Limited and paid game-room facilities ❌ No bowling or billiards 🎤 Animation team could be much more energetic and engaging 👧 Kids’ club staff could be more interactive and enthusiastic 🇬🇧 English communication can be limited 🚿 Small bathroom/shower with relatively weak water pressure ☕ No complimentary coffee machine in the room Overall: 8/10 Despite these shortcomings, we genuinely enjoyed our stay. Bellis Deluxe is a resort with excellent physical infrastructure, beautiful surroundings and outstanding family facilities. The main areas preventing it from reaching the 9–10/10 category are not the size or facilities of the resort, but rather service consistency, animation quality, dining-policy transparency and some room-level details. With a more energetic animation team, stronger English communication, better adherence to advertised restaurant hours, and more generous inclusion of its specialty restaurants and recreational facilities, I believe Bellis Deluxe could move from being a very good resort to a truly exceptional one."

"I would really like to thank Alena for her fantastic aqua aerobics classes! Alena is a true professional! After her sessions, I felt such a boost of energy and joy! She is simply the best at what she does! Thanks again! I hope I’ll have the chance to train under Alena’s guidance again!"