27 Best Hotels in The Turquoise Coast, Turkey

This hotel—a cluster of restored mansions with a contemporary aesthetic—strikes a great balance between atmosphere and comfort, with tasteful rooms set around two shaded courtyards. One courtyard houses a restaurant, bar, and tiny pool; both feature original wooden columns and various pieces of carved Greek and Roman capitals. Rooms vary considerably in size and quality, but the decor offers a modern twist on classic Ottoman style in the heart of Kaleiçi.

Inexpensive and friendly, this hotel has larger-than-usual lodgings and a good location in the old town, with many high-ceilinged rooms located in a 250-year-old mansion. Paintings by the owner are prominently displayed throughout, giving the whole place a pleasingly old-fashioned feel. The property also includes a large central courtyard with orange trees, tables, and a small pool.  Be sure to ask for a room in the historic building—the modern building doesn't have nearly as much personality and charm.

This hotel boasts great views of the castle, its own section of beach, and attractive accommodations; guest rooms have tasteful contemporary furnishings and private balconies (most with sea views). At the center of the property a large green space—complete with a pool and piece of ancient stonework—leads down the waterfront. The Barbarossa restaurant serves good, simple Turkish fare.

This hotel set slightly back from the beach has modest, clean rooms—all with a few decorative touches, and some with a sea view. Large portions of good Turkish and international food are served in the pleasant on-site restaurant. There is a garden terrace, and the hotel has its own loungers on the beach.

This beautiful spot on a bend in the Dalyan River is a bit farther from the town center than most hotels but is also more sophisticated. The tidy, well-equipped guest rooms are spread across two adjacent properties, one an adults-only spa hotel. The extensive shared grounds have a lush, tropical feel and include a large pool and a bright restaurant where the chefs use food grown in an on-site organic garden and the owner's citrus orchard in nearby Çandır.

This pleasant stone hotel with a friendly, alternative atmosphere perches on the edge of a pine forest. The owner, a keen hiker in his younger days, is happy to provide information about local Lycian Way walks. There is a large rustic living room with a fireplace for the colder months.

Surrounded by greenery, the Dardanos has well-decorated guest rooms (each with a balcony) that mix modern European style with traditional Turkish features. All rooms have updated bathrooms, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. The helpful staff speaks excellent English and can arrange excursions in the area for when you tire of lounging by the garden pool.

Every room is tastefully decorated in this family-run establishment, made up of four restored houses, with a pretty garden and pool. The ceilings are somewhat low, but Ottoman-style details help compensate. A handful of rooms on the top floors have good views of the harbor; others, have charming views of the garden. Staff members are pleasant and accommodating.

This boutique hotel is as good a reason as any to stop in Tarsus: it occupies a three-story restored mansion and has lots of character (wooden floors, Turkish carpets, and antique-style furnishings). The well-sized rooms are attractively done up, each with its own personality, and the whole place has a homey feel. There's a leafy courtyard, as well as an on-site restaurant and café.

This relatively quiet, clean, and modest hotel is right on Alanya's Cleopatra Beach—a short walk from the center of town—and is particularly well suited for young families. It has large, rather plainly furnished rooms, with the nicest options on the ends of the corridors overlooking the sea. Although the main attraction is the beachfront location, the property also features a pool, a sauna and hammam, and an outdoor terrace.

Situated between the sea and a mountain, on a prime spot at the southern end of the beach, this two-story hotel has decent-sized rooms that are sparsely furnished yet still comfortable; many have a balcony and sea view. The spacious terrace area includes a restaurant, bar, and pool.

The first thing you notice here is the art, acquired by the owner on his off-season trips to Asia and South America: it fills the lobby, expands up the stairs, and flows into the rooms, setting the tone for this stylish boutique hotel. Guest rooms are tastefully furnished, as are the bathrooms with their large cabinet showers.

The slickest hotel on Cleopatra's Beach has bright, airy guest rooms, all with balconies, though only half face the water, and you need to be on the upper floors to see over the trees. The hotel has its own section of beach with umbrellas and sun loungers. On-site you'll also find the usual range of resort amenities, and guests praise the restaurant.

One of the larger hotels in Patara is run by a Turkish-English couple who are a good source of information on the area. The rustic-style rooms are good by Patara standards, though nothing exceptional; about half have views over town. There's also a large pool area, an "Ottoman terrace" for meals, and a mini museum of traditional village life. The hotel's hillside location means you'll be able to catch a breeze, but daily transportation to the beach is provided if you're craving sun and sand.

Just a 10-minute drive from the Netsel marina takes you to Joya’s serene, secluded bay, a world away from the bustle of central Marmaris. The spacious rooms are comfortable and tastefully decorated, with a full range of amenities; some have sea-view balconies. In addition to the private beach, there’s an outdoor pool, and an indoor spa. The on-site restaurant has beachside seating, and there’s a cozy reading area inside by reception.

This intimate, family-run hotel is in a pretty stone building on the eastern side of the waterfront with a small courtyard, a private swimming area, and a jetty with tables for a sunset dinner. The simple rooms, with lovely wooden ceilings, have a bit more character than those in some other nearby options.

This small boutique hotel is made up of two houses that have been authentically restored with an eye to contemporary design. The garden area is spacious, and the rooms have a nice mix of new and old, with modern art and bathrooms, Turkish rugs, and original wood ceilings. Small classical music concerts are sometimes hosted on the premises. The building has some wonderful historical touches, including an Ottoman "trap-door" staircase and the remains of a 2,500-year-old stone structure visible through the clear dining room floor.

Two Ottoman homes just above the Red Tower have been transformed into this boutique hotel, which retains many original architectural elements, such as stone walls and wood-beamed ceilings. The cozy rooms have a traditional aesthetic, and those in the upper building are a bit airier and lighter, with more minimalistic decor. The stone basement (once a barn) makes for a pleasantly cool breakfast room. There's also a café-restaurant in the pretty front garden, bedecked with grape vines, fruit trees, and bougainvillea.

Right in the middle of Antakya’s old town, this friendly little hotel has pretty rooms decorated with art and antiques in two buildings, one a historic stone mansion, that share a reception and breakfast area. A beautiful restored, two-story home behind the hotel is perfect for families or small groups.

Be sure to get a sea-view room at this modest but well-run hotel (one of the many that line the seafront road east of the harbor), which has a friendly and helpful staff. It has a small pool and its own waterfront terrace with swimming platforms over the rocky coast across the street. Rooms are small but most have views and are well maintained. You can count on the managers for advice on which ancient sites to see.

Perched on a terrace just down from the main road, this friendly, family-run place has comfortable cabins with simple furnishings and private porches that overlook the valley and sea. Two recently added deluxe rooms have in-room whirlpool tubs with sea views. When you're not in the mood to walk down to the beach, you can relax by the pool on the main terrace. The food is excellent (most ingredients come from the hotel's own garden), and the three-course dinner is reason alone to stay.

Above a restaurant and general store in the center of the Kaleköy waterfront, this pint-sized place has bright, clean rooms that share a long balcony affording a magnificent view of the boats from the nearby port. Down by the sea, there are deck chairs and tables out on a jetty.

The first boutique hotel in town, located in a restored 1920s mansion, is showing its age a bit but is still an attractive blend of the traditional and the modern. Tasteful guest rooms have reproduction antique furniture, traditional floor tiles, and modern bathrooms. Top-floor rooms are a modern addition and have less character. The restaurant is in a pleasant courtyard, which has a retractable roof to accommodate the weather. Downstairs by the lobby, a bar often features live music.

All rooms have a sea view at this pretty hotel overlooking the Greek islands of Symi and Rhodes. Guest rooms are attractive, with splashes of bold color. A five-minute walk down a steep path leads to Villa Aşina's pebbly beach cove; there's also a small but nice outdoor pool. The owner is passionate about the peninsula and can provide lots of information.

On the sleepy west end of Fethiye’s waterfront, this midsize, mid-priced hotel is comfy and pleasantly quirky, with a resident parrot in the lobby and compelling photographs taken by the owner, a retired general. The pool out back is a big plus. Rooms (and bathrooms) are generally small and a bit dated, though well-kept. Those on the side can be dark and stuffy, while those in front, overlooking the water, are lighter and a bit bigger. Quiet rooms facing the garden courtyard are also available.

On Göcek's main shopping street, this small hotel has rooms shielded from most noise and an ideal location for access to the harbor, restaurants, and shops. Rooms are on the small side, and the furniture is of mixed quality, but there's a nice, if somewhat claustrophobic, pool area.

This family-run boutique hotel is a 10-minute walk from the yacht harbor, and its small but bright rooms all have large balconies overlooking either the garden or the water. The two suites also have a cooking area. Run by a friendly Turkish-German couple, it's a pleasant place, with tasteful architecture and decor and a lovely back garden where a restaurant beside the pool serves light snacks.