Karia Bel

“Magical relaxation at this secret treasure not so far from Dalaman”

Deep relaxation - not been anywhere and not sorry. We’ve been spoiled in just the most beautiful spot: fab food swimming reading chatting and a great bar. If this is heaven - I’ll settle: every day a boat brings fresh produce: no Amazon. The owner built this place so she told us over many years a… more

Deep relaxation - not been anywhere and not sorry. We’ve been spoiled in just the most beautiful spot: fab food swimming reading chatting and a great bar. If this is heaven - I’ll settle: every day a boat brings fresh produce: no Amazon. The owner built this place so she told us over many years and it truly is wonderful. The rooms are quite serious not really like a hotel more like the sort of places I’ve seen in California and Greece but incredibly comfortable all with brilliant sea views and boys that sea beautiful. You can see one of the Greek islands plainly neighbouring and daily passing of all manner of sailing craft. It’s just such a relaxing place it’s very quiet. There are no young children which all leads to a very adult polite quiet vibe around the place. The staff are absolutely delightful and serve to every Wiim bringing high-quality food and drink out. It’s also very romantic place that you can sit out on the jetties having your dinner at night by candlelight every single night and after 8 o’clock, the sea calms down to a mill pond stillness and sound carries and it’s just magical. we’ve also watched the phases of the moon during our time here. We’ve had just a lovely time. We are also by the way nothing to do with this review having a bit of a laugh because we are reading the autobiography of two of the principal characters Fleetwood Mac. But the point of that is that this place is so distraction free that you can get on and get really deeply into a good book and that’s really what I’d recommend.Also, it’s the perfect place for conversations about life plans and things like that. They really are no distractions whatsoever you don’t need to go anywhere. You will also get the best sleep you’ve had in ages. And be at your least stressed.

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“Karia Bel' is a total joy”

Wow, just wow! Karia Bel' is a total joy. We recently spent 7 magical days/nights there & loved every minute. From the moment you arrive, 5 minutes via small motorboat from the town, you are in heaven. No children (hotel is built on a seaside hillside with much of the ground floor literally over de… more

Wow, just wow! Karia Bel' is a total joy. We recently spent 7 magical days/nights there & loved every minute. From the moment you arrive, 5 minutes via small motorboat from the town, you are in heaven. No children (hotel is built on a seaside hillside with much of the ground floor literally over deep water), beautiful setting/views, amazing rooms (huge comfy beds & lovely terrace with sea views), fantastic service (the staff are incredible, so attentive & friendly) & the best bit - the food! I honestly don't think I've ever eaten so well in a holiday hotel. Sumptuous breakfast buffet catering to all tastes, superb lunch menu (try the Octopus salad or Sea Bream Cerviche, you won't be disappointed!) & utterly sublime evening dinners, comprising 4 courses, starting with 2 mezze-style courses (mainly highly imaginative vegetarian), followed by the main course (usually delicious fish) & finally desert. The owner Bel, is charming & ever present, She runs a very tight ship, responding immediately to any needs or questions but couldn't so it without her wonderful staff. They were all so nice & helpful but we especially liked Sedat, the Maitre D', who literally went the extra mile all day/evening for guests, & the 2 boatmen, who ferried us to town whenever we wanted & carried our bags up the 102 steps to our room (I did say the hotel was set on a hillside!). This hotel is not cheap, but when you account for the fact that it is half board & given the high standards of everything on offer, it is well worth it in my view. We will return!

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“Fantastic place, staff going the extra mile, a place to fall in love with”

Karia Bel is an amazing place, one of the best hotels I have experienced in the recent years. Perfect location on the sea , food is outstanding, yet the most important factor, the staff is going above and beyond, extremly attentive, proactive, Mr Sedat and his team are just perfect, the captain ver… more

Karia Bel is an amazing place, one of the best hotels I have experienced in the recent years. Perfect location on the sea , food is outstanding, yet the most important factor, the staff is going above and beyond, extremly attentive, proactive, Mr Sedat and his team are just perfect, the captain very helpful, Ms Ceyla heartwarming. A place you feel more than home and a place you leave with tears in the eyes. We will come again!

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“AS GOOD AS IT GETS!”

Having just spent 4 nights at Karia Bel I completely concur with its top rating on TA. We are well travelled, but I can honestly say that our room was one of the best we have stayed in. It had everything man can provide, but even more importantly what man alone cannot provide- the most magnificent … more

Having just spent 4 nights at Karia Bel I completely concur with its top rating on TA. We are well travelled, but I can honestly say that our room was one of the best we have stayed in. It had everything man can provide, but even more importantly what man alone cannot provide- the most magnificent view across the bay of Bozburun. Accessed only by boat gives the hotel a special feel (although there is a footpath into Bozburun- about 20 minutes)- and no cars within a couple of kilometres. The breakfast buffet was excellent as was the set evening menu- you can have confidence in this place to ensure the best! The staff are friendly and professional- the owners can take pride in their team, and the team can take pride in their owners- to achieve what KariaBel offers needs clear direction from the top. Highly recommended! One watch out, although not a major issue for us, some of the rooms are accessed by a lot of steps which might provide issues for anyone of limited mobility.

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