Kocapirnal Cad. No: 3, Ovacik, Turkey | (618) 248-8274
Quiet and peaceful location surrounded by olive groves
Clean, air-conditioned rooms have flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, and mini-fridges
All rooms feature private furnished balconies, some with direct pool access
Lovely outdoor pools and kids' pool
Buffet fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus snacks and ice cream
Choice of all-inclusive, half-board, and bed-and-breakfast rates
Spa offers massages, plus a Turkish bath, a sauna, fitness center, and a hair salon
Various activities available (for a fee) like diving, snorkeling, and windsurfing
Game room and kids' playground
Daily entertainment from the animation team
Free Wi-Fi and parking on-site
Location is a bit remote, with not much in the area
Bathrooms are small
Food can get repetitive
Fitness center isn't well equipped
Open seasonally
The seasonal three-pearl Sunshine Holiday Resort offers a solid set of features for a relaxing vacation aimed at both couples and families with kids. There are several outdoor pools as well as a kids' pool, while a spa offers massages, a Turkish bath, and a sauna, and there's a sparsely equipped fitness center as well. Dining is good, with buffet meals and snacks available under several different all-inclusive plans -- though some note that the variety gets repetitive. Tasteful, air-conditioned rooms have flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and tea/coffee facilities, plus all have private balconies -- some with direct pool access. The location might not suit all, however, as there's not much around and the beach requires a drive. For a beachfront option (but higher rates) check out Club Belcekiz Beach Hotel.
Scene
Simple resort caters to vacationers
This seasonal hotel attracts both couples and families with kids on vacation. Occupying several white buildings with terra-cotta roofs, the resort is situated on pleasant grounds. The main pool has a small, charming bridge leading to an island sprouting an olive tree at its center. Interiors are clean and pleasant, though nothing special decor-wise, with a mid-sized lobby greeting guests at the entrance, as well as a dining room that spills out onto an outdoor terrace. Overall, this is a solid choice with a decent amount of features as well as friendly staff and animation team. The quiet, peaceful area suits tourists looking to relax.
Location
Quiet, remote location a 20-minute drive from Fethiye
The hotel occupies a slightly remote location in the village of Ovacik. It's a quiet and peaceful area, full of olive groves and bordered by green hills, though it might be a bit inconvenient for those without cars, as there's not much around. Oludeniz Beach is about a 10-minute drive from here. The port city of Fethiye is a 20-minute drive, where guests will find plenty of dining options, bars, and shops, as well as a long stretch of beach and attractions like the Amynthas Rock Tomb (16-minute drive). Other area attractions include the Butterfly Valley (20-minute drive), Gemiler Island (30-minute drive), the Tlos Ruins (50-minute drive). Dalaman Airport is about an hour's drive away from the hotel.
Rooms
Clean and tasteful rooms have private balconies (some with direct pool access).
Rooms are tasteful with sleek, contemporary dark wood furniture against a backdrop of white walls and tile floors. Wooden headboards with built-in nightstands frame the beds, which are made up with white sheets and accented by floral runners and pillows. Beige curtains frame large glass sliding doors that open onto private furnished balconies -- some with direct pool access. Standard amenities include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, min-fridges, electronic safes, and free Wi-Fi. Smallish bathrooms are clean and equipped with showers (some higher-category rooms have whirlpool tubs). Individual toiletries and hairdryers are provided.
Features
Buffet-style dining, outdoor pools (plus kids' pool), water sports, and wellness features like spa and fitness center
Features are focused on eating and spending time outdoors. The hotel serves buffet-style meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as snacks and ice cream throughout the day. All rates include free breakfast, and guests can upgrade to half-board or all-inclusive packages. Some guests complain that the food is repetitive, but it mainly gets good reviews. The grounds include several attractive outdoor pools as well as a kids' pool. Loungers and umbrellas line the pool decks, and a lovely island feature sprouting an olive tree is in one of the pools. A number of activities can be booked through the hotel, including diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, paragliding, and rafting tours. Wellness features include a spa that offers massage services and has a Turkish bath, sauna, and hair salon, but the fitness center is sparsely equipped with limited machines.Past guests note a fun animation team that does a good job at entertaining. Other features include laundry services and a game room with billiards, ping-pong, and darts. There's also a playground for kids. Wi-Fi is free, as is on-site parking.