The Sandybrown Hotel Dalyan  

This Dalyan, Turkey affordable hotel is just an eight-minute walk from the heart of Dalyan, yet it sits in a peaceful area. With 1500 square meters of soothing gardens, brightly colored flowers, and large palm trees to fan you in the breeze and shelter you from too much sun, The Sandybrown Hotel offers serenity upon first glance. After your long day of travel, rest up in a garden hammock with a good book, or take a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool. The kids will enjoy the children’s pool while you get to work on your tan. Afterwards, shower off beneath one of the outdoor garden showers, then dine on fresh, local ingredients in the form of Turkish or French cuisine in the poolside restaurant. The area offers many memorable activities, and the hotel staff is happy to help arrange an excursion or lend advice. You can go paragliding or scuba diving; swim beneath waterfalls; raft nearby rapids; go sailing to nearby islands; or peruse the ancient ruins of Kaunos, or those of Caunos, which are reachable on foot. Maybe bargain shopping is your thing; if so, be sure to visit the nearby Koycegiz market. And if you’d like to take a dip in the Mediterranean Sea, the hotel staff can arrange a 30-minute boat ride to Iztuzu beach.