Turkey’s Turquoise Coast is a glorious stretch of stunning blue sea, equally blue sky and abundant sunshine between Dalyan in the west through to Antalya in the East. The best known spots on the Turquoise Coast are Fethiye and Antalya, but our Guru’s list of the best Turquoise Coast hotels also includes properties in smaller towns such as Kas and Kalkan.
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Best Turquoise Coast Hotels - Dalaman Area
Dalaman’s airport makes it a convenient entry point to the region’s popular resorts, and while the town isn’t the region’s most beautiful, it’s certainly very convenient. Most of our Guru’s best Turquoise Coast hotels in the Dalaman region are centred around Dalyan, where there are fascinating archaeological finds and all sorts of soft-adventure opportunities.
- First up, try the Kamarca House Hotel, a woodland hideaway owned by a chef, located just outside the resort. Inside antiques and contemporary furniture complement each other and whirlpool baths have been fitted as standard, outside there’s a lovely pool and terrace restaurant.
- If you’re looking for something a bit quirky, book the Villa Gokbel, where every bedroom is different, some have spectacular views over the Dalyan delta, and all are full of character.
- The last recommendation for our Dalyan list of best Turquoise Coast hotels is the Happy Caretta Hotel, an unpretentious, budget option close enough to the nightlife of Dalyan for those looking for a bit of action, but also far enough away to be peaceful.
Best Turquoise Coast Hotels - Fethiye Area
Modern Fethiye is on the site of ancient Telmessos, once the most important city in Lycia, and despite the busy resort, you can still see vestiges of its past everywhere. Hugely popular during the summer months, this coastline is a stunning run of white sandy beaches and inviting blue waters. Our collection of best Turquoise Coast hotels in the Fethiye area ranges from a chic haven in Ölüdeniz to a mountain hideaway just inland.
- The Yonca Lodge Hotel is an eco property on a beautiful beach on the gulf of Fethiye. Bright, breezy rooms are located in houses with views over the gulf on one side and a pine forest on the other. Set menu dinners offer locally sourced organic produce much of which comes from the hotel’s own garden.
- The second of our best Turquoise Coast hotels in this region is in Ölüdeniz, which has Turkey’s most iconic beach, and is a magnet for paragliders and other adrenalin junkies. The Oyster Residences is a great option if you wish to stay in the thick of the action, with painted wooden floorboards, whitewashed walls and shuttered windows. It also has beautiful gardens and a pool.
- Another top choice in Ölüdeniz is the Kassandra Boutique Hotel. Here the spacious rooms and suites are done in minimalist style with plenty of white and natural materials. The best have a balcony or patio, some even have an outdoor whirlpool tub. Plus there's a swimming pool, restaurant and bar and it's a short stroll to the beach.
Best Turquoise Coast Hotels - Kas and Kalkan
Kas and Kalkan are a bit more bohemian, quieter and more charming than the larger beach resorts. You’ll not find endless pubs and clubs here, but you will find attractive harbourside bars, cafés and restaurants.
Postcard pretty Kas has a sleepy feel, with narrow alleys, whitewashed properties and splashes of glorious bougainvillea.
- The Hideaway Hotel is on the outskirts of the town is another of our best Turquoise Coast hotels for people looking for a bargain. This friendly guesthouse offers far more than anybody could expect for the amount of money they charge, including a good sized pool, a roof terrace with great views across to the Greek island of Kastellorizo, a TV room and honesty bar, and – five minutes walk downhill – its own bathing and sunning jetty on the seashore.
- If you’re looking for one of our best Turquoise Coast hotels with five stars then book a room at the Gardenia Boutique Hotel. Minimalist and sleek, it’s on the east side of Kas’ harbour, a stone’s throw from the seafront, and with beautiful views from the marble terrace.
- Our recommendations for the best Turquoise Coast hotels in Kalkan start with the Hotel Fidanka Houses. This property embodies the best of old and new with “rustic chic” suites overlooking a glorious garden. The infinity pool has views across the bay, but if you want to bathe in the sea itself, Kalkan’s beach is only two hundred metres away.
- Our final choice for the best Turquoise Coast hotels in Kalkan is another bargain property: the Hotel Begonvil, which combine Swiss efficiency with Turkish hospitality to great results. The simple rooms are all well appointed, some with seaview balconies, and they also have four self catering apartments which sleep four and are ideal for families.
If you haven’t found your own idea of the best Turquoise Coast hotels on our Guru’s list, you can expand your search to include:
