On the Beach Reviews 

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3.8

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Looking at 19,206 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company overall. Customers frequently praise the straightforward booking process and competitive pricing options, noting how easy it is to manage reservations and secure great deals. Many people also share that their trips are wonderfully organized, providing smooth travel arrangements and memorable destinations from start to finish. Some reviewers were not happy with customer service, mentioning that reaching a human representative was extremely difficult when dealing exclusively with automated chat systems during problems. Consumers additionally pointed out that package costs sometimes unexpectedly increased after initial browsing sessions or when alterations to travel dates became necessary.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Staff were nice and friendly Reception staff always helpful Food was plentiful and hot even though a little repetitive but was always something for everyone Lots of sunbeds All inclusive... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The hotel was very clean with modern rooms. All staff were extremely helpful and made our holiday amazing. The food was outstanding with lots of choice and as we booked Coral the Faro restaurant was b... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Overall the holiday was great. The only downside was we were given the wrong rooms on arrival. It clearly stipulated rooms with a sea view but ours were on the ground floor looking over the outside ba... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The website and app are very easy to use and the booking experience was quick and simple. I do have an issue with how the pricing is done. It's obvious that once you have browsed a holiday and... See more

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About On the Beach

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We’re On the Beach and we’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading online retailers of beach holidays. From humble beginnings in 2004 as a start-up business in a terraced house in Macclesfield, England, to our 2015 listing on the London Stock Exchange; we now send over 1.5 million happy customers away on their perfect beach holiday every year and have won lots of awards doing it.

We were one of the first online travel agents in the UK to have complete financial protection through ATOL, because we know how important peace of mind is to our customers when they book their holiday. That means, when booking a flight inclusive package holiday through us, you'll have complete peace of mind that your money is safe.

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  • The easiest way to reach us is through our handy Live Chat feature. You can find this under the 'Help and Contact' section of your My Bookings account, and one of our beach buddies will be happy to help you on your way., United Kingdom

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Holiday

Very helpful and polite and understood my situation

August 19, 2026
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Reply from On the Beach

Thanks — glad we helped. On the Beach team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rio is a SUPERSTAR

I just came off a chat with RIO and she was so helpful and understanding. Me and my family are in a difficult situation and she completely put me at ease. I've never booked through On The Beach, but I will for sure again due to her calmness and professional approach. Keep doing what you're doing and thank you so much again x

August 19, 2026
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Reply from On the Beach

Thanks for your kind words! We're so pleased Rio could help and put you and your family at ease during such a difficult time. Welcome to On the Beach — we look forward to helping you book again whenever you're ready 😊.

The Team at On the Beach

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic experience

The booking process was very simple and easy. The price was cheaper then all other companies would book again with on the beach keep up the good work.

August 19, 2026
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Reply from On the Beach

Thanks Mohammed — so pleased the booking was simple and you found a great price. We’d love to help you book again soon 😊. The Team at On the Beach

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Not 5 stars hotel not worth the price not recommend

Flights both ways delayed departure from Manchester 2 hours 40 minutes and 1 hour 20 minutes on the way back from Bodrum.

Transport to the hotel was awful part, driving fast my son was feeling sick.

Five stars Hotel no way not even 3 stars,2 small lift for such big hotel, every single time we have been waiting at least 5 to 10 minutes to go up and down.

Hotel has team walking around hotel trying to convince guests to give best feedback not trying to solve the problems instead.
Do not trust fake feedback or some YouTube videos.

I have been travelling to Turkey at least 15 times for the past 20 years this hotel was the worst for the food service.
Every single Meal we had to go to the queue at least 5 to 30 minutes, such as fried egg breakfast, drinks in the restaurant , pool bar ,snack bar, when some food was running out no body showed up to fill it ,restaurant floor manager were ignoring or hiding watching us if we would give up waiting for food to come.

7 days in the hotel not seen any chicken filet , lamb or beef kebab unbelievable I start to think I am in wrong country it’s not Turkey.

My kids were eating boiled eggs, fries and watermelon for week.
Not even serving cheese and tomato for kids.

I would not ever go to this hotel again.

August 16, 2026
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Reply from On the Beach

Hi Zara,

Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

We're sorry to learn that your holiday did not live up to your expectations. We understand how frustrating it must have been to encounter several issues during your trip, particularly when you've enjoyed visiting Turkey in the past.

We appreciate your detailed feedback and will ensure it is passed on to the relevant hotel and supplier for consideration. Comments such as yours help highlight areas where improvements may be needed.

If you'd like our Aftercare Team to review your concerns in more detail, please complete the following form:

https://help.onthebeach.co.uk/hc/en-gb/requests/new?ticket_form_id=34439696673297

Thank you again for taking the time to leave a review.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy to book and lots of xhoice

Easy to book and lots of xhoice. However reviews can be displayed a little better

August 19, 2026
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Reply from On the Beach

Thanks Neeta — pleased booking was easy; we'll share feedback. The Team at On the Beach

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Pool & patio area very good

Pool & patio area very good . Never had a problem getting a sunbed. No pool towels supplied . Hotel clean &staff very efficient & friendly . Unfortunately our room was a hike 82 steps to reach . Rooms basic but clean. Bar doesn't open untill 11.00am no cocktails unless you pay. No diet coke or lemonade which doesn't cater for diabetes . All drinks served in very thin plastic throw away cups. Not sustainable in the current climate. Only 2 toilets on poolside 1 male cubicle & 1 female, same in reception. Food not bad , but not much choice when it comes to deserts. Plastic spoons supplied for this.
Entertainment very good but only on 1 night of the week . No Entertainment for children. There is a charge for filling your own water bottle . Water is available at the bar but not if going out.

August 12, 2026
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Reply from On the Beach

Hi Michael,

Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback.

We're truly sorry to hear that some aspects of your stay did not meet your expectations, especially regarding the room location, drink options, sustainability concerns, and limited entertainment.

We appreciate your positive comments about the pool area, cleanliness, and the friendly and efficient staff.

If you would like us to look into your concerns further, please consider submitting your feedback through the feedback form on our website. This allows our dedicated team to review your experience in detail and work with the hotel to address these issues.

Thank you again for sharing your thoughts with us.

Kind regards,
On the Beach

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional

Such an easy experience booking up from start to finish. Holiday resort looks amazing and for the price I'm so looking forward to it

August 18, 2026
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Reply from On the Beach

Thanks Eileen — glad booking was easy and you love the resort. Enjoy your holiday! ☀️ The Team at On the Beach

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Although i had a long wait to get…

Although i had a long wait to get through to an agent, when i did get through Rio answered my query in good time, and let me know what will happen next, Thanks Rio

August 19, 2026
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Reply from On the Beach

Thanks Linda — sorry about the wait but great to hear Rio helped and explained what happens next. We’ll pass on your thanks. Hope you have a lovely trip! The Team at On the Beach

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service from Rio

Fantastic service from Rio, helped us massively with our upcoming holiday. Have booked with On the beach before and will definitely book again!

August 19, 2026
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Reply from On the Beach

Thanks Rachel — thrilled Rio could help. Glad you'll be back; we look forward to your next booking 🙂 The Team at On the Beach

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Payment concerns

Being able to have an agent deal directly with through the on line chat through the app gave me reassurance when making payments. Caitlin was very helpful and quick to respond. Having googled to see if OTB use Tink to make payments as I had 2 credit cards not prepared to make payments to them via this method and my concern using my debit account to do this but dealing with Caitlin got my concerns resolved quickly.

August 19, 2026
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Reply from On the Beach

Thanks Melanie — we're really pleased Caitlin could reassure you via the app and sort the payment worries quickly. It's great to hear the live chat made paying easier and gave you confidence. We look forward to helping with your next trip 👌

The Team at On the Beach

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Staight forward booking

Staight forward booking . Clear instructions

August 18, 2026
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Reply from On the Beach

Hi Paula,

Thanks so much for your lovely feedback! We're thrilled to hear you found the booking process straightforward and the instructions clear. We always aim to make things as simple and hassle-free as possible, so you can focus on getting excited about your holiday.

If you have any questions or need a hand with anything else before you go, just give us a shout.

We look forward to assisting you again with future bookings.

We wish you a fantastic holiday!

Kind regards,

On the Beach

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Customer service awful

Customer service awful
Can’t contact them for love nor money

Edit - promised compensation never received
Can’t speak to anyone to find out where it is

*Not on my account
I understand it was to be used towards holiday but not there
You say contact customer service - that’s my point - I’ve tried - not that easy

August 19, 2026
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Reply from On the Beach

Hi,

Thank you for getting in touch and sharing your experience. We’re very sorry to hear that you’ve had trouble contacting our customer service team and that this has caused frustration.

We understand how important it is to get the help you need, and we want to assure you that we are here to support you. To help you reach the right team as quickly as possible, we do ask customers to use our live chat and follow the prompts carefully, as this helps direct your query to the appropriate department.

I can see we have already received your request and I have asked one of our travel advisers to contact you to see how we can help get this resolved.

We appreciate your patience and are committed to assisting you with your concerns.

Kind regards,
On the Beach Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

1/5 Stars - Complete operational failure: Stranded on runways, evicted with a sick child, abandoned for 32 hours, and blank rejections

1/5 Stars - Complete operational failure: Stranded on runways, evicted with a sick child, abandoned for 32 hours, and blank rejections
​Booking Reference: MYB11363475B

​We booked a package holiday through On the Beach for our family. From the very start, the holiday was undermined by severe travel disruptions—our outbound flight was delayed 1 hour and 20 minutes on the ground and then trapped on the runway for an excruciating 4 hours and 30 minutes. Though it was a 4-hour flight scheduled to get us to Crete at 22:40 and into the hotel just before midnight, we didn't make it to the lobby until 6:00 AM on August 4. Yet, we were still forced to pay for a room on August 3 that we couldn't even use.

​Things culminated in a total disaster on August 17. We were chucked out of our hotel room at 11:00 AM while my eldest daughter was unwell, running a high temperature, and requiring a doctor's care. We were left stranded with zero support until our transfer coach finally arrived at 20:00 to take us to Heraklion airport for flight EZY8764.

​That flight was then heavily rescheduled, pushing our journey deep into the early hours. While other holiday providers like TUI actively looked after their customers and found them alternative rooms, On the Beach completely abandoned us.

​Because OTB provided zero assistance and we couldn't find any available 4-person rooms on short notice, my sick child,myself, my husband and my youngest were left stranded to sleep on the hard marble airport floor for over 32 hours with zero emergency support, rep, or basic infrastructure provided.

​When we tried to hold them accountable, On the Beach simply sent a blank automated email refusing any compensation whatsoever.

​Under the Package Travel Regulations, they are the package organiser and are legally responsible for our care and proper performance from start to finish. This level of neglect is entirely unacceptable. I am posting this publicly before escalating our complete evidence file to ABTA for independent binding resolution.

August 19, 2026
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Reply from On the Beach

Hi Loana,

Thank you for reaching out and sharing your experience with us.

Please be assured that we have an in-resort team dedicated to assisting our guests throughout their stay. For immediate support while in resort, guests can contact our team directly via WhatsApp as well, ensuring prompt help and guidance whenever needed.

Since you have already returned from your trip, we encourage you to submit a feedback form through our official channels https://help.onthebeach.co.uk/hc/en-gb/requests/new?ticket_form_id=31071760293265. This allows us to thoroughly review your case and address your concerns appropriately.

We understand the importance of your situation and are committed to providing the support you deserve. Please do not hesitate to submit your feedback so we can assist you further.

Thanks, On the beach.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

States you’ve asked for a response but…

States you’ve asked for a response but doesn’t give me the option to reply. Typical of on the beach it’s jumping through hoops to get something you are entitled to

August 19, 2026
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Reply from On the Beach

Thank you for your review! We've sent you a request for some additional details to help us better understand your experience. Once we receive those, we'll follow up with a full response.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can’t fault it

I can’t fault it, food, rooms, staff were great, with a great location. Would definitely come back again

August 18, 2026
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Reply from On the Beach

Thanks William — glad you loved the food, rooms and staff. Come again soon! Team at On the Beach

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