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Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa
Turkey, Europe
Belek
Located on Belek's glorious shoreline, this modern hotel has an eye-catching architectural style and spacious grounds occupying 200,000 m2 of land. Suitable for most ages, the complex features a variety of accommodation including rooms and villas with direct/private access to a swimming pool. Amongst the extensive range of facilities is the hotel's own golf course which is accessible through a passageway from the hotel. Antalya Airport is 35 km away and public transport and taxis run from the hotel entrance. (Some facilities may not be operational year round due to weather/seasonal conditions).
Facilities
- 24-hour reception
- Mobile phone coverage
- Wired Internet
- Wi-fi
- Room service*
- Laundry service*
- Medical service*
- Bicycle hire service*
- Air conditioning in public areas
- Hotel safe
- *Some facilities may incur an additional fee
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.5 Excellent4,601 reviews
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dj very bad songs are old and no popular and change animation team, they do nothing, just have a small talks in the morning, so tried and you have opportunity only too swim on the pool/sea no disco or something like this with normal song and party
Very good Hotel !
I am currently staying here in a Lake Family Ground Floor room.
The hotel has a futuristic design and a beautiful, very green garden. The services are very good and meet a high standard for an All-Inclusive concept.
The pier has a large bar and plenty of sun loungers. The staff working there are friendly and do their job very well. Every morning, they wash the shower area and clean the sun loungers with detergent.
The food is quite good, and I believe everyone can find something they like. The À La Carte service at the pool restaurant is a great plus.
The rooms are clean, and housekeeping is done very well.
The minibar included in the Diamond AI package is excellent, with Coca-Cola, Fanta, beer, nectar, vodka, whisky, raki, chocolate, nuts, chips, etc. We also received a welcome basket and a bottle of wine. Fresh fruit is brought to our room every day.
The terrace with direct pool access has two sun loungers and an umbrella, and it is really nice. We actually spend most of our time here.
The only observation I would like to make, which is something the hotel has limited control over, is the continued presence—although thankfully much lower than before—of some guests from Russia and the former Soviet region who sometimes behave in an uncivilized manner. For example, children screaming around the Lake Family pool while their parents do not intervene, or guests wearing the hotel-provided cotton slippers from their rooms around the hotel grounds or in the restaurant.
I would like to end on a positive note because the staff are attentive and do their jobs very well, from the moment you enter the hotel all the way to the pier.
I definitely recommend this hotel, even though it is an older property and some minor repairs are needed.
Well done, Cornelia Diamond! I hope the rest of our stay with you will be just as enjoyable!
Poor
Was not made clear on the Jet2 website that there is a service charge in all restaurants, albeit small it’s not a totally all inclusive hotel. No one has any respect for waiting your turn including staff and other customers.
Wow amazing
Wow this place is amazing from the minute we stepped into the hotel we were amazed got a wee upgrade as we went for our 60th birthday and our friends pearl anniversary,room was massive plenty room with really comfortable beds swimming pools were so nice and we always got a sunbed in the adults zone, food was wonderful always found something considering I am the most fussy eater, staff all friendly and helpful you have to try the spa I had 4 treatments got booked in no problem will definitely be back some time wort the 5 stars
Review by leslotty Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Excellent service and food, although the hotel is showing its age
We decided to spend our summer holiday this year at Cornelia Diamond in Belek, and we definitely do not regret our choice.
The hotel is no longer one of the newest resorts in Belek, and you can see its age in some areas, especially when compared with newer hotels built in a more modern style. However, what Cornelia Diamond still does exceptionally well is service, cleanliness and its staff. The entire resort is very well maintained and the staff are genuinely one of its biggest strengths.
We travelled at the end of July/beginning of August, during peak season, and the hotel was completely full. Despite this, everything was handled extremely well. We could always find a sunbed – before around 9:30 am, even in the first rows around the pool, and later there were still plenty available either around the pool or at the beach.
The service in the main restaurant was excellent. Drinks arrived at the table almost immediately, plates were cleared continuously, and there were plenty of staff everywhere. It was obvious that the hotel is very well managed.
The room
We stayed in a standard room of approximately 50 m², which was very spacious. It had a walk-in shower as well as a bathtub, a separate toilet and a very large balcony.
Food & drinks
The food was one of the highlights of our stay. Everything was very well seasoned and there was a genuinely good variety.
There was a particularly good selection of fish and grilled dishes, as well as excellent pizza, fantastic pide and a wide range of desserts. We never felt that anything was running out or that there was a shortage of food.
Premium alcoholic drinks were available in all bars.
For lunch, we could choose between the main buffet restaurant, the Dome restaurant, or an à la carte option. The Dome offered a buffet with soups, fish, meat, grilled chicken, chips, a salad bar, a fruit bar, waffles, churros and other desserts. The à la carte restaurant offered around 30 dishes prepared to order.
Another big plus was the availability of fresh orange juice in all bars as well as in the main restaurant.
The fruit selection was also very good, including watermelon, yellow melon, dragon fruit and many other varieties.
Pools & beach
The hotel has four outdoor pools, an aquapark with six slides for adults, and a separate aquapark for younger children.
The pools were clean and well maintained. The beach is sandy with a very gentle entry into the sea and very few pebbles. There is also a pier with a bar, which was a nice addition.
There are around nine bars throughout the resort, and we never experienced significant queues anywhere.
For families with children
The kids’ club was excellent – beautiful, modern, clean and very well equipped.
We particularly liked the children’s restaurant. In fact, the food there was so good that I think many adults would have happily eaten there instead of at the snack bar. 😊
Ice cream was available throughout the day, both scooped ice cream and packaged Algida products such as Twister and Cornetto. There was also slushie available.
A few things to be aware of
As we have stayed at quite a few hotels in this category in Belek over the past few years, I also want to mention a few minor drawbacks:
- Most soft drinks were served from post-mix machines. Bottled mineral water was also available, including in glass bottles.
- The selection of packaged ice creams did not change during our stay. There were around 4–5 varieties, but the same ones were available every day. Other hotels we have stayed at offered a larger or more frequently changing selection.
- Daytime entertainment is very low-key. Do not expect pool games, music around the pool or the typical morning resort dance. There were activities such as yoga, darts and boccia, but overall the atmosphere is very quiet. For some people this may feel a little boring, but for others it will be a major advantage. If you are looking for a peaceful resort rather than a lively entertainment programme, Cornelia is a very good choice.
- Dinner seating was slightly unusual. There were mostly tables for two and then large tables for 8–12 people. Since the larger tables were placed very close together, we ended up sitting next to other guests almost every evening. It wasn’t a major issue for us, but it did feel a little strange.
Overall
Overall, Cornelia Diamond left us with a very positive impression.
Yes, the hotel is no longer one of the newest resorts in Belek and some areas could benefit from a more modern design. However, the things that matter most to us on an all-inclusive holiday – excellent service, cleanliness, good food, plenty of staff, a beautiful beach and well-maintained facilities – were all there.
The staff were professional and attentive throughout our stay, and even at full occupancy the resort never felt chaotic or poorly managed.
If you can find Cornelia Diamond at a good price, I would definitely recommend it. We would happily return. 😊
Review by Babsinka Bratislava, Slovakia
