- Turkey Holidays
- Dalyan
- Portakal Hotel

This hotel is located by the Dalyan River, in quiet, peaceful surroundings, set in a large gardens. The nearest restaurants and bars are within 200 m and it is just a 5-minute walk to the centre and its amenities. The nearest nightspots and Dalyan bus station are 800 m away. It is 1 km to the Tomb Graves and Dalyan Mud Baths, and 1.5 km to the ancient city of Kaunos. Iztuzu Beach and the Mediterranean are 4 km away and Candir Forest is 3 km from the hotel. It is 65 km to Marmaris and 90 km to Mugla and Dalaman Airport is 25 km away.
Built in 2004 and renovated in 2009, this hotel is Dutch-owned, and this is reflected in the European/Turkish design. Set in beautiful gardens, it has a relaxing atmosphere and is suitable or families. It comprises a total of 37 rooms including 8 junior suites, spread over a main building and an annexe, each with 2 floors. Facilities on offer to guests at this air-conditioned establishment include a lobby area with a 24-hour reception and check-out service, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility, a cloakroom and a TV lounge as well as a large screen TV on the terrace. The younger guests can enjoy the children's playground and refreshment is to be had at the cafรฉ, bar and large indoor and outdoor restaurant. Guests have WLAN Internet access at their disposal and they can also take advantage of the room and laundry services (for an additional fee). Parking is available for those arriving by car.
Simply furnished in a traditional style, the rooms offer up to 3 beds and come with a spacious bathroom with a shower. They are equipped with a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, Internet access and individually regulated air conditioning as well as a terrace.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, an arcade/games room and a fireplace in the reception.
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
I donโt normally do reviews but we have just came back yesterday ( Aug 6th) from a 16 day stay at this hotel, and this hotel cannot be faulted for anything they do. The rooms are on the more than average size for Turkish hotel, and they are cleaned every day. The whole cleanliness of the hotel cannot be faulted the staff work hard to ensure this is done every day. All of the staff are really nice and friendly from receptionist to the maintenance man, they actually help made our holiday as enjoyable as it was, and it was one of the best holidays we have had. The owners also go out of their way to make sure you have a good time and will sit and chat to you if that is what you like. There are no sunbed issues, as there was more than enough beds to go around, and no reserving beds the night before for the next day, not that you needed to Thank you Portakal Hotel for that most enjoyable holiday, thank you to the staff from the cleaners to the owners, you were appreciated
What can I say about Portakal what hasnโt already been said โค๏ธ๐น๐ท from the the reception team fantastic pool staff gardeners etc bar staff and kitchen staff and most of all the owners they are warm friendly make you feel at home from the day you arrive too you leave !! No sun bed wars what so ever at this hotel !! Itโs set on the river where you can chill and watch the world go by!! Watching them boats and ferry going about there day !!
The rooms
Downstairs ave a terrace with table and chairs to sit out so for your morning cay or coffee upstairs has Juliet balconyโs and sum rooms are joining ideal for families all ave a fridge kettle free WiFi and free safe air dryer has well also free air conditioning free shampoo conditioner etc in bathroom always hot water !! Any time of the day for a shower. Great bar with pool table also can get lunch at hotel no evening meals a 10/15 min stroll to town all flat a bonus ๐ great entertainment we had on Saturday night with a band brilliant long may it continue last thing you arrive has guests go away has family ๐๐๐โค๏ธโค๏ธ๐น๐ท๐น๐ท๐น๐ท๐๐
Excellent hotel. Facilities were pristine and well maintained. Rooms were comfortable and cleaned daily. Our 12 year old son was ill for 2-3 days and reception staff and housekeepers were very understanding and helpful. Breakfast was included and had a number of options for kids and adults. Pool and bar were very relaxing and friendly. All the staff were excellent but Eyup on reception was exceptional, I have never dealt with someone so friendly and willing to help while on holiday. Overall we had a fantastic time here and would highly recommend this hotel if staying in Dalyan.
We have just enjoyed a lovely 8 nights at the Portakal, which I located on the edge of the Dalyan river โฆ so scenic and tranquil. The hotel is beautiful, and the staff go above and beyond to help. Our room was clean and spacious. Plenty of space around the pool and a lovely relaxing garden just across the road overlooking the river. Great selection at breakfast time and a menu offering variety at lunch time too. We also enjoyed some live music around the pool and bar one evening which was fun.
My only criticism is that I found it really disappointing that upon requesting a ground floor room after booking, we were informed that this would come at an additional cost. We travelled with an 8 month old baby and had to carry her pram and multiple bags up and down the stairs multiple times a day which was not ideal. I feel that families shouldnโt be expected to pay extra to have a more accessible stay.
Cannot fault this Hotel all the staff were friendly, Hotel was clean and comfortable, plenty of Sunbeds and a lovely relaxed atmosphere. Definitely one to visit again.
