If you want a relaxing holiday, away from the hustle and bustle, then The Cimentepe is for you. If discos and non-stop entertainment are your thing then forget it.. The Cimentepe is situated about a 25 min walk from Yalikavak. But for those who don't fancy that there's a dolmus which stops right outside on the hour and costs 1.50TL.. The appartments are spotlessly clean and though quite basic have most things you need. Lots of hot water, but beware it REALLY is hot so take care in the shower. The staff are the friendliest of people but not intrusive so if you want to be left alone that's fine. It's a real family business, right down to the grandparents dropping by each day for a cup of Turkish tea. The Cimentepe Restaurant is quite pricey but there are plenty of alternatives along the road into yalikavak ( mainly fish restaurants). The snack bar has a limited menu but all is cooked to order and great for lunch or if you want a quiet night in. The balconies are fairly spacious and if you're lucky enough to get a top one the view is fantastic. You can sit and watch the luxury yachts sailing towards Yali marina or the local fishing boats landing their catch at the fish restaurants..
So if you want a relaxing holiday, full of local flavour, then The Cimentepe is for you. We can't wait to book again next year.
p.s. If you don't like it too hot, avoid holidaying in August. Temps reached 46 this year and didn't dip below about 30 at night.. God bless air con !!!!
- Cimentepe Hotel Yalikavak
