Yücelen Otel Akyaka

The location of the hotel is perfect and we had a relaxing time in Akyaka. We stayed at the end of the season. Shop was closed. Pool was cold even though the weather was perfect. Room was clean but out of the way. Breakfast was strange....usual omelette man and good range of cheese etc.... but no fruit juice, flavoured teas, melon or toaster.

I was thinking a lot before I decided to share my very bad massage experience at this hotel. I was not the guest of the hotel but I booked a medical massage there because it seemed like a good hotel. The masseuse was a 70-year-old man who in the beginning seemed friendly and harmless. First of all, this was not really a massage. The masseuse kept on putting loads and loads of oil on me and then rinsing it of with a towel, he rubbed some parts a little bit, but 80% of time it seemd like he is just touching (and sometimes made me think if that was really appropriate touch), not really massaging. He lifted my legs from behind and did not cover my bottom. I had to do it myself pulling back the towel showing my discomfort. At some point he started making very weird noises and grunting “yes, yes…” Then he asked me turn over and as I did, put so much oil on my breasts even though I wanted to cover them. Having done that, he massaged my face while I was trying to cover my breasts. Then he finally started saying that he massages women everyday, that it is “no problem” but I could not relax because everything was very unprofessional and a bit inappropriate. Any professional would have noticed that my body at that point was as stiff as a piece of wood. I froze! But what did he do? He said “very good?” When I did not answer he said “normal good, is OK”. I still could not believe with what was happening and I could not decide what to do… Then he wanted to cover my eyes abd massage my breasts but I finally managed to say no. And on top of this horrible experience I had to pay for it 1250 TL. The worst experience in my life. I would not want any woman to go through this. That is why I am sharing my exprience even though it is quite hard.

In the beginning we arrived here ... a bit skeptical because car park is so narrow, but somehow we managed to parked. The hospitality was so good, person in charge are ready to hospitalize guesses. Room was clean, even when we not satisfied with the room position, the able to recommend the other room for us. Room exactly in front of swimming pool, so nice. Others... foods was nice also, breakfast was fresh, dinner even we went to the same restaurant as breakfast, reasonable prices, and delicious. And tables sheets are always clean.

This is not just an ordinary hotel at an extraordinary beautiful place. The hotel has a great story for its architecture and the type of people it attracted for years to come. It was designed by one of the most well-known architects of its name Nail Cakirhan who has been awarded several times. This unique architecture shapes the whole hotel and its rooms and even the whole village of Akyaka. The owner has a great story too. The hotel had some of the most well know writers as its visitors and continues to honor them after they died. The people who work there are extraordinary and very helpful. The food is great. The views from its restaurant and coffee shops is great. This is the best hotel of the area without a doubt.

Very nice hotel. Kind personnel. Beautiful views on the see and the mountains. A few meters from the sea beach. Three swimming pools plus one for kids. The space between buildings is covered with flowers. There is even a small water stream with gold fishes and ducks. Very good restaurant with excellent choice of food - almost impossible to try everything. Very good bread baked in the restaurant. Rooms are quiet even when the hotel is full of families with children. Plenty of possibilities to hike in the mountains and/or take a boat trip around the area.

Example of the great hospitality! Hospitality: I have just returned from the hotel. I am travelling a lot, and can say that I was really impressed by such a warm hospitality. The staff was really amazing: Mustafa, Belma and Co - thank you a lot, it is your merit😊: very comfortable shuttle in time, room accounting all my wishes, it was even heated for me; very attentive, delicate and polity men, who served the breakfast; all sincerely smiling in the hotel including women, who is cleaning the room and does it very good. Breakfast: I really like it, because they serve local tasty food: olives, backed in the house bread, mandarins, cheese, local marmalades and etc. Only coffee option should be improved, that is important for many people. Room: Wooden room in traditional style. Hotel: A lot of flowers, mandarin trees, small stream with fishes and ducks, near by the sea and forest. The hotel is authentic, it is about Turkey in a best sense. Season: November is great choice for people, who do not like crowd and +40. It was warm, shaming and cozy. The water was even warm enough for swimming! Now, It is my favorite trip to Turkey.

Renting their terrace for functions very loud music until midnight. Beware if you have children who need to sleep. Mould toasted cheese sandwich, unfriendly overworked staff. No smiles no friendliness from staff. No manager around. Bad customer service. Very crowded beach very shallow good for children terribly boring for adults. Do not recommend.

In my opinion this is the best hotel in Akyaka! The territory is just marvelous, full of blooming flowers, with a small blue river running through, a lot of birds, fish and turtles living over there. Every day is enjoyable at the Yucelen Hotel.