Holiday Calbis Hotel

Set in the Dalyan's conservation area, the Holiday Calbis has a setting worth writing home about. It's as though it's bagged a spot in Mother Nature's front garden, so expect to see plenty of kingfishers and skylarks flitting through the gardens plus there's a lake right on your doorstep. A twenty minute bus or taxi journey will take you to the famous turtle beach, the Iztuzu Sandbar, where endangered loggerhead turtles come to nest. But it's not all about the wildlife in these parts. You'll find plenty in the way of shops, bars and restaurants in the village centre, too.

The family owned and family run hotel is well designed to take in the most of its surroundings. With mountains to one Side and reed banks to the other, it's as peaceful as they come. Then there are the gardens to consider. Large, landscaped and filled with palm trees, fountains and flower beds, as well as several shady terraces, they certainly set the scene for relaxation. And there's no better place to enjoy it than by one of the two pools. The main swimming pool is a curvy number that's surrounded by white canvas sun shades and candy striped parasols, while the second is slightly smaller and comes with hammocks and over sized floor cushions that add to the laid back vibe.

Inside, the family that own and run this place have kept things simple. Take the lobby for instance, polished marble floors are teamed with open brickwork and wrought iron chandeliers - this hexagonal space is the epitome of Ottoman Gothic style. The restaurant is open sided so you can feast your eyes on those garden views while you tuck into your Turkish buffet breakfast or enjoy a waiter service dinner to a cicada soundtrack. The bedrooms are an oasis of calm with marble floors, dark wood furniture and a cream colour scheme.

Accommodation Facts

• No of rooms: 81
• No of floors: 2
• All rooms have air conditioning/heating, hairdryer and balcony
• Standard rooms have a twin or double bed
• 24 hour reception
• Internet
• Library
• TV room
• Lounge
• Volleyball
• This hotel is only available from TUI

Distances

• 750m to the nearest restaurant
• 900m to the nearest bar
• 1km to the resort centre and shops
• 3km to the nearest nightclub
• 14km to the beach
• Distance from airport: 30 minutes