A British mother arrested in Turkey over a drunken hotel rampage has been publicly condemned by the resort, which has released images and a detailed statement outlining the extensive damage she allegedly caused. Georgia Harrison, 32, from Manchester, was arrested alongside her partner on May 7 after attempting to leave the Lexia Hotel in Antalya without informing staff about the damage.
The mum-of-one later admitted on GoFundMe that she had gotten drunk and “somehow smashed the shower screen,” calling it “the worst mistake of my life.” But the hotel says the incident was far more destructive than a broken shower.
In a statement published on its website, the Lexia Hotel claimed the couple rendered the room “unusable,” with a long list of damages including a completely shattered shower cabin, a removed and broken LCD TV, and an outer window smashed by an object thrown from inside.
Two single beds were “separated and unusable,” and the minibar, lighting fixtures, and wall-mounted objects were all reportedly damaged.
The statement also alleged “traces of drinks and food” were found on the ceiling and walls, with linen and towels left beyond repair. Photos shared by the hotel show stained surfaces, broken furniture, and dismantled fixtures.
According to hotel management, the repair process took a full month, during which the room couldn’t be rented out, resulting in significant financial loss.
Georgia claims she was thrown into a Turkish jail “full of men” for several days and later handed a £15,000 fine by a judge. She has been barred from leaving the country until the amount, roughly €17,500, is paid.
“I know I did wrong and I regret being so stupid,” Georgia wrote online, adding that she needs to return home to her 12-year-old daughter. “Yes, it was the wrong thing to do, but I was scared and not thinking straight.”
Despite her admission, Georgia said she has been struggling to navigate the Turkish legal system and fears being exploited by “corrupt lawyers and translators.”
The Lexia Hotel insisted its response was issued “to reflect the truth against one-sided narratives,” stating that damages were calculated based on proforma invoices from the company that built the hotel.
Georgia remains in Turkey, unable to leave until the debt is settled.
