My fiance and I stayed at the Yali Han in August 2011. After spending several days in Istanbul we travelled to a resort in Urla that was arranged for us through my fiance's father. This resort was the nicest place I have ever been and we were blown away by the accomodations. The reason I mention this is that we were a little nervous about how our next stop (Bitez/Yali Han) was going to measure up. But we had a great time in Bitez and would recommend the Yali Han. It's certainly not the Ritz Carlton. This is a simple hotel on the beach in Bitez and in many ways is just sufficient. But the property has a simple and relaxing feel to it. It's not pretentious. The rooms are just steps from the beach and hotel bar/restaurant. It's very convenient to step out onto the boardwalk and walk through Bitez to a restaurant or bar. The view from the hotel is spectacular. If you're looking for an affordable option in Bitez and do not require lots of amenities then I think the Yali Han is a great choice.
