"Myself and a friend have just returned from a 9 night stay at Pirat Hotel and can thoroughly recommend it. We booked a standard room each but did end up with a sea view with our rooms next door to each other. Our rooms looked more updated than the pics online. Our rooms were comfortable with a double bed, single bed & a day/sofa bed. I did find the bed a bit uncomfortable as it was hard but this is just down to personal preference. There were thick sheets (almost like a blanket) on the bed but the lovely cleaning lady gave us large, thin sheets instead which was more comfortable. My bathroom did have a bit of an odour issue but I decided not to move as I was otherwise happy with my room, being next door to my friend, short walk to pool and breakfast and also the views. The aircon worked great, there was a kettle and minibar with the basics in. The only thing the room lacked was a safe. The balcony was small but adequate. Before I booked this hotel I was concerned as I didn't think it had a lift and reviews mentioned about the many steps. However, when we checked in at 2am a lovely staff member took our bags up and talked us through how to use aircon etc. There was a lift in our main building that went up to the pool level and the level where our rooms were so we only needed to walk up a few steps.
From check-in to check-out, we could not fault the staff. They were always professional, courteous & friendly. From the reception staff to cleaning, bar & breakfast. The breakfast offering was ok but we tended to opt for the omelette station. They were very tasty but they could do with a few more fillings to choose from. Also, the omelette station didn't tend to be open first thing, which was a shame on days when we were going out early on trips. They offer freshly squeezed orange juice for 3 euros each.
The pool area was clean, comfortable and quiet & I always managed to get a sunbed, even when I went there at midday. You still get the usual people putting their towels down before breakfast and not using the sunbeds until a few hours later so I'm not sure how the sunbed situation would be in peak holiday times. There is a large, unused terrace where the lift is that could be utilised for seating and sunbeds.
There is a little shop underneath the hotel which is handy and we made use of the hammam too, which was good. The hotel is in a fantastic location, right on the harbour. There is a taxi hut directly outside too with a button to call a taxi. Just opposite the entrance to the hotel there are steps that lead up to a huge selection of restaurants, bars and shops. Also there are many places to choose from along the harbour with a walkway from there up to more restaurants and bars. At the end of the harbour there is a small beach. So location really is great for this hotel. As the hotel is very central you can hear music until about 2am but this wasn't loud enough to keep us awake. When I return to Kalkan I would stay at this hotel again."
