Ece Hotel Sovalye Island

Stayed for a few days at the start of June for a winding down part of our visit to Turkey and it fulfilled this in every way. The whole mood and atmosphere is very relaxed, from the way the service is attentive but not intrusive, to the lovely and comfortable pools and sea deck. Osman, our host, was always on hand and great to chat to, answer any question or make any arrangements for our stay. Didn’t get asked a room number or sign a receipt the whole time there, which made for a very personal service feeling, it just all magically added up at the end. We had the Queen suite, which was massive and had 2 balconies; sun up / sun down. The views are great. If you were staying for longer, the full kitchen could come in handy. There are a number of large seated patio areas dotted around and a charming vine shaded bar area to have drinks and daytime meals. The sea around the jetty was great for snorkelling and there were numerous paddle items to use. We ate at the adjoining restaurant, Ada, one night which was excellent, it’s essentially part of the hotel. Used the transfer boat one evening to the mainland which was easy enough, but remember to book it, otherwise it’s late night calls to Osman! Gets mentioned a lot in the reviews so won’t dwell on it, but suffice to say, if you’re a certain age, your knees will remember this hotel! However, not once did we have to carry any luggage up or down any stairs, staff were always ready to move you around and there is a luggage funicular type thing from the boat jetty to the hotel. Couple of things that don’t get mentioned much; there is a frog pond by the bar and they shout at you when you pass! 2 happy dogs are resident who do like attention ;)

Beautiful Clean hotel with a nice view and friendly staff. Stairs to acces the, pool , beautiful beach deck, and the ocean. Very peaceful area. Breakfast restaurant was excellent. friendly staff. Ushman, Mustaffa , and the ladies in the restaurant.

Beautiful and charming property with a stunning view. We thoroughly enjoyed the pool and easy access to the beach, and the staff were kind and welcoming. However, the room fell short of our expectations, particularly given the €350/night rate. There were a few issues that affected our stay. One of the rooms lacked curtains, and there was no door between the living room and bedroom, which made it challenging to sleep well. We were informed that the previous guest had requested their removal, but it would have been ideal if the hotel had addressed this before our arrival. Additionally, the bed linens were not as fresh as we had hoped, and the cleanliness of the room could have been better, with some areas needing more attention. The balcony, unfortunately, had some pigeon droppings, and the fridge appeared a bit outdated. We did raise these concerns with the manager, who mentioned that earlier communication might have helped resolve these issues. While we understand this, we still feel that the room could have been better prepared for our stay. Overall, while the hotel is indeed beautiful and has a lot of charm, the experience was somewhat disappointing considering the cost. We hope these aspects can be improved in the future to match the high standard expected of a 4-star establishment and a 350€ room!