Ephesus Boutique Hotel

We spent a very enjoyable 5 days/nights at this hotel towards the end of April, using it as a base to explore the coast and countryside of the area south of Izmir, and in particular the wonderful archaeological sites at Ephesus, Priene, Miletos and beyond, as well as the natural beauty of the Aegean coast and Lake Bafa. The accommodation at the hotel is very comfortable and the food is splendid, cooked by the proprietor or his wife daily from fresh ingredients practically to order. There is no menu as such, with dinner (if required) discussed and agreed after breakfast each day. The breakfasts are very Turkish, excellent and so filling that we didn’t need need to eat anything for lunch throughout our stay. The staff were friendly and helpful and service was excellent in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The location of the hotel is quite rural, about an hour’s drive south from Adnan Menderes airport, Izmir, and 15 minutes inland from Kasudasi in the small village of Kirazli. As a result this is a very tranquil place, although there is a certain amount of ‘country’ noise at night. The hotel has a swimming pool and free wi-fi, although this is weak in some of the rooms. Hot water is plentiful although water pressure is a bit low. The views over the village and towards the nearby hills are very attractive. Highly recommended for a real (but pampered) Turkish experience.

A estadia foi boa. O hotel é afastado das atrações, num lugar onde se depende da condução oferecida pelo hotel. Os tours oferecidos pelo hotel são bem caros. Faça-o por si mesmo, é o que recomendo. O café da manhã e o jantar foram bem servidos. O hotel é administrado pelo proprietário. O quarto é bem amplo, mas recebe visitas de pernilongos.

We had a great stay at Ephesus Boutique Hotel. The hotel is actually outside of Selcuk and Ephesus, but that makes it very relaxing, and the area is beautiful! The owner was a great host. He is an amazing cook and was very lovely to talk to and share stories with. Breakfast is absolutely amazing, the best we had in Turkey.

A great to base to explore Ephesus, Kusadasi and the region, especially if you want the comfort of a resort in a casual environment. The food is wonderful, and the host might even pick some fresh figs off a tree for you to try. There are plenty of places around the property to relax after a day of sightseeing - the pool is especially refreshing.