Kalkan Saray Suites

"We have just returned from a 10 night stay at this lovely hotel and our first in Kalkan. Kalkan is beautiful, it is chilled and has lots of dining options and the local beach and plentiful beach clubs were fantastic. We could not fault the hotel - we were upgraded to a deluxe suite with an adjoining room for our teenagers and it was perfect. The rooms were clean and modern and the service was excellent -friendly and discreet. Breakfast was a highlight with lots of fresh options and an omelet station. We also enjoyed the pool on a couple of occasions which was never busy and the views were wonderful. Although it’s a good ten minutes walk to the main area of town we didn’t find this a problem and taxis are readily available if needed. We would love to return again one day."

"Lovely, friendly hotel with extremely helpful and welcoming staff who made our stay very enjoyable. The suites are spacious and comfortable, although the rooms next to the suites are quite small. As we didn’t spend much time in the room, this wasn’t a major issue for us. The restaurant served lovely food throughout our stay, and the breakfast offered a good selection each morning. Some areas of the hotel are a little dated and could do with some maintenance and repairs. The only downside was the housekeeping. We stayed for 20 days, and although the sheets and towels are supposed to be changed daily, this was missed on a few occasions. Overall, we had a very enjoyable stay and would happily return thanks to the excellent staff, good food, and welcoming atmosphere."

"We have just completed an idyllic, restful break at Saray Suites hotel in Kalkan and this is the first time I have ever been moved to write a hotel review, so I am completing it now as we wait for our transfer. What can I say? This is a lovely hotel which is very comfortable and adds little touches of luxury to make your experience special but not intimidating or pretentious. It is not pristine by any means but it adds to the charm and ease of your stay. Our room was an upgrade to a beautiful rooftop suite, which took our breath away on arrival and allowed us to enjoy spectacular views and sundecks including a lovely jacuzzi, which we enjoyed a few times. The bed was very comfortable and the room was cool with the reliable air conditioning which was essential in the blistering heat. Breakfast was an a selection of lovely fresh foods, cold and warm, and the omelette bar was a nice touch. We enjoyed some light bites in the One restaurant and everything was tasty and fresh. The views from the restaurant are breathtaking and the sound of cicadas and the call to prayer just made it so chill and relaxing. There are some beautiful garden suites with private pools but the main pool was a lovely size and there was never the usual fight for loungers. The water was warm and there were plenty of parasols. The highlight Saray Suites is undoubtedly the staff. You could not ask for friendlier and more attentive staff, nothing was too much bother and they genuine seemed to really enjoy working here. The same friendly faces welcomed us at breakfast each morning and ensured that we had refreshments by the pool and served really nice food at the restaurant too. A particular mention to Orhan, who gave me to have some lemon and mint tea when I appeared at breakfast with a lost voice and sore throat. He then popped out to the local shop to buy me some mint sweets to ease my discomfort. That is the level of service and care you get here. Everybody genuinely cares and it shows. We have had the loveliest time Kalkan and the hospitality shown by the locals, and the hotel in particular, have made it really special. We really do want to come back again one day."