We stayed at the Asena 15 yrs ago BC (before children!) and decided to return again, this time with our 9 & 7 yr olds. Going back somewhere is always a gamble, but we needn't have worried! Mine, Sezgin & Papatya, together with Sahar & Evege made this probably our best holiday ever! Sezgin and his Mother had run the hotel when we visited 15 yrs ago. The hotel is set in a beautiful enclosed garden, with fruit trees and flowers, and has a gorgeous pool.
Every morning we were greeted with smiles by the poolside as we tucked into our fabulous Turkish breakfast, with a different hot dish every day! Lunch was also there if you wanted it, and freshly made to order.
Sahar made our bedrooms very welcoming with bougainvillea flowers scattered over the bedspread & towels beautifully folded, even a scented candle greeted us!
Evege keeps the garden looking gorgeous and was great a keeping the kids amused by the poolside.
With such a small, family friendly hotel, we never worried where the kids were and felt comfortable with them having their own room, giving them a sense of independence (and us some peace!).
We also met some lovely people, who have stayed at the Asena for their annual holiday for years, some as long at 17 years! If that doesn't tell you what a great place it is, don't know what will?!
Mine is always on hand to help with organising boat trips and recommending restaurants, etc, and certainly the perfect hostess. Sezgin runs a tight 'ship' making the Asena a well run, clean and perfect place to stay - he'll also be happy to share a beer at the bar with you.
The Asena is more like staying in Mine & Sezgin's family home, than a hotel!
We'll be back, and already looking into flights for next year!!
We just hope Dalyan doesn't turn into another Marmaris or Bodrum, it's a beautiful place with so much to see and do.
Room Tip: All rooms are great, and poolside ones are probably the best.
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