Sunsail Club Perili Resort

Have travelled to other locations with sunsail but this is our favourite - not too large. We stayed in the Ham Mansion and it was beautiful - very quirky, enourmous rooms, air conditioning, beautifully clean. Food and staff excellent. Gorgeous views from room and bar. Teenagers loved the beach club even though they refused to join on the first day - (the staff soon persuaded them). Hubby found yacht and dinghy sailing good, and it was okay to be a non-sailor too - book spa treatments as soon as you arrive to avoid disappointment! All in all 10/10 for everything, we really enjoyed.

First holiday without children although our 18 year old would have loved it! First week was adults only , and as the sunsail staff mixed in you got on first name terms with staff and fellow holidaymakers quickly. It has a small club atmosphere and you recognised most people within the first few days. As sailors we were a bit concerned that day boats would be limited, but with some collaboration around the bar and offering ourselves as crew this turned out not to be the case and we were out every second day. The location was ideal for small craft and windsurfers. Scenery was stunning. Accommodation was great (Hans building) although the air conditioning needs updating but fans available at reception. Food was excellent. Only gripe would be bar prices which were expensive (Happy hour 6-7 when you get 2 for 1). Staff were fantastic and couldn't do enough for you. We look forward to our next visit!

First time ever ticked every box as excellent on end of holiday questionare,simply stunning location,different to anything I have ever been to. Every room is different ,suberb food and facilities. Lots of sailing opportunities and plenty of other things to do if a non sailor. Can't wait to go back.

We had a wonderful, thoroughly relaxing holiday. The resort was beautiful and although we had one of the smaller, shabbier, quirky rooms it was clean and airconditioned and served the purpose. The food was excellent quality and although quite repetative night to night, the range of dishes available meant that there was always plenty of choice. When we stayed, the resort was apparently only half full, personally, I wouldn't like to see it in peak season! we didn't have a problem in terms of availability of boats, tennis courts, seats in the bar etc. but I suspect this may not be the case when the resort is full.

Returned from our first Sunsail holiday to Perili. It was a thousand times better than similar holidays we had taken with Mark Warner. The hotel was unusual (rather like Portmarion in Wales). The standard of rooms varied. Large and modern if you were in one of the main hotel buildings, but small and dark if you were in one of the single floor terrace rooms. Our room was a single into which they had squeezed a double bed. The bathroom was tiny and very dark (cave like!), but very clean. Check what sort of room when you book. Food was excellent, lots of local dishes and fish, better on buffet nights than when you are waiter served (some of the steak was inedible). Hotel seemed well run, most things sorted out when asked for at reception. Watersports good, friendly staff, good kids clubs (you never see them!) plenty of excursions and trips to town. Beware the sailing bores if you are not a keen sailor - many a night spent listening to their 'exciting' stories of previous exploits! If you are not interested in sailing there is still plenty to do: tennis, gym, aerobics, reading a book, but it does attract the sailing crowd, some people coming back year on year. 3 hour transfer from airport - not many people with under 3's. Temp in the 40's, but all rooms are air conditioned. Mosquitoes are about in evening, so protect yourself. A good family holiday if you are social, enjoy some sports and want the kids entertained.

Having had to book club perili so that we could complete our Flotilla training, we had no expectations of what to expect. My eldest (17) was worried that it was going to be full of oldies and so was not looking forward to the holiday and was reluctant to come, although the brochure did look very good. Having arrived after the three hour journey in the middle of the night, the welcome of soup and the to find the bar still open was a good start. From then on, things only got better, with the room being superb, (we were in the Hans Mansion which is onground level) the food was fresh and plentiful, and our teenagers were soon in the beach club and lost to us for the whole week! Yes occasionally, there was not the boat we needed to take out, and the beach staff, did not have a firm idea if Omegas were available or on courses, but we never were left high and dry as there was always something available, we were pleased the way that staff joined us for main meals and all were and pleasant. Having to leave to travel to Gecek for our Flotilla was a big disappointment for us, as we would have definately cancelled and spent the second week of our holiday there. We will definately return to club Perili and the sooner the better. Oh and by the way, the eldest loved it and wants to go back again

We have just returned from our holiday to Sunsail's Club Perili. We had booked to go for two weeks, but were having such a brilliant time that we extended it to three! We have done many sunsail club holidays before, so we know that the formula suits us, however, this club exceeded our expectations. The Club is reasonably small with a lovely beachfront bar/restaurant area. The restaurant/bar staff are mainly turkish and are very dedicated, both to the standard of the service they offer and to ensuring that you have a good time. Most of the beach staff are British and very helpful (although not always as pro-active as you would like) and keen that you enjoy your holiday. The resort is quite steep which is great for views of the bay if you are at the top - we had 79 steps to our room! When you book, they will be able to advise you if the room has a sea view - however not many of the rooms have balconies so be sure to check this if this is important to you. Many of the rooms seem to have big bay windows instead. We weren't travelling with children, so maybe the room thing is not so important to us - we spent very little time there at all. We were in a family suite which had twin beds and a bathroom downstairs, and then upstairs there was a massive double bedroom with an ensuite toilet & basin. The staircase from one room to the other is all open plan. However, the rooms are all different so it pays to ask the obvious when you book. Failing that, the hotel staff will, if availability allows, swap your room if you are unhappy with it. The food was good - the menus are repeated on a weekly basis rather than fortnightly but the meals are always varied and there is always a vegetarian option - normally containing aubergine! Meze's are served most days and incorporate a huge selection of salads which should suit most tastes. The day time menu is more simple - omlettes, pizza's, sandwiches, plus a turkish special of the day. Locally, the options of places to go are quite limited. Sandy Bay is just round the corner - about a 25 minute walk - but the restaurant there (Ali's) will come and collect you and bring you home - reception are happy to organise this for you. The food is lovely and the setting is beautiful - tables on the beach - sinking in to the fine white sand! Datca is the local town and is about 20 minutes by bus. The club organises buses for the nights where food is not included. Pretty little town with a harbour and a handful of restaurants/bars/shops. Some guests opted to go by Dolmus instead, but be aware that the Club is about 1 mile from the main road down an unlit single track - which as night can be a little daunting as it is so dark. We are beginner/intermediate sailors/windsurfers - and the wind couldn't have been better. It was generally light (Force 1-2) in the morning and then picked up in the afternoon (Max Force 5). The sailing area was good - no traffic other than other guests. We did a 2-day 'Sailing with Spinnakers' course which was excellent - great for the self confidence and encouraging us to try boats that we wouldn't have otherwise done. Our instructor (Morgan) was very knowledgeable and calm. Nothing was too much trouble and above all, she loved sailing and was enthusiastic about our learning and improvment. We also had some tennis instruction whilst there from Paul. Brilliant coach, very quickly diagnoses where improvements can be made. (In our case, he was spoilt for choice!) However, he has managed to re-ignite our enthusiasm for the game which we had previously given up. Given that we extended our holiday for a third week, we were starting to feel a little 'porky' from eating so much - so we turned to the fitness classes to ease the conscience. We did LTB, Circuits, Pilates, Fit Ball - all with 'Fitness James'. They were all good, and if sailing isn't your thing, then there is quite a full programme to keep you occupied on land. My only concern with Perili would be whether it was able to maintain the peaceful feel during high season. The main downside is that there is only one swimming pool which tends to be taken over by the kids clubs and therefore is not so tranquil! Our solution to this was to stay on the beach, but when we were there the club was only about two thirds full. However, I guess those with kids are used to going to busy places in high season - I for one, will stick to going outside of the school holidays. The beach is shingle rather than sand and gets really hot in the sun so be sure to take some beach shoes with you. I would definitely recommend Club Perili - it is a small, relaxing, tranquil, get away from it all type of place (What World Cup?!) Don't be put off by the 2.5 hour transfer from the airport - our journeys went like clockwork both ways - and it really is a pretty drive through the mountains. They do stop at a restaurant half way for about 20 minutes to give everyone a comfort break. Some guests had arranged a private transfer - I'm not sure how expensive these were but I don't think it cut much of the journey time - maybe reduced it to about 2 hours. I hate coach journeys but I really do think in this case it is worth it. Hopefully we will be returning there in September.

Just got back from another amazing holiday in Perili. This is the second year we have been to Perili and it still lived up to all of our expectations. Great food, Fantastic staff, brilliant company and amazing sailin. I would recomend this holiday to everyone because once you go there nothing else will compare!

We stayed at Club Perilli for a week from 10/6/06 to 17/6/06. We found everything about this resort to be great. The rooms were kept spotlessly clean, the staff were very helpful and friendly and the food was excellent. We loved it so much we are going back in September.

Arriving at this resort is like taking a trip to Portmeiron, Wales its electic style of buildings, is a bit mind blowing after an extremely long travel day. you either love it or hate it. Staying in the Han Mansion was the best choice as far as location to the beach, restaurants and reception. All with children should choose to stay here as its the most level part. The resort is hilly with narrow pathways not always suitable for a buggy. Especially after a hard day on the water. The rooms are generous in size all with a sitting area and large bathrooms. The bedrooms are light due to inadequate curtaining and the holiday can start early if you have children whom are used to blackout blinds! The food was mediocre, this not being our first Sunsail holiday, we were disappointed by the repeatitive food styles and their 'al a carte' menu is appalling. Yet again several clients complianed of 'Perili Belly'. There was no restaurant to walk off site to as advertised. Only the Spa Bar which opened at 11.30pm and seemed to be full of the staff getting very merry! The beach was not sandy which made for dissappointing sand castle attempts. The sea was clear however a clear sulphur smell was detected every day. This smell was also present in our room one day returning from sailing, it was deliriously strong and although our room was changed with ease, the Turkish Duty Manager did say that this was an ongoing problem within the resort. we were not the only guests whom had experienced this! The famed overstuffed large chill out cushions were not around the beach, in their place were plastic loungers of which their were clearly not enough. The resort was half booked when we were they and still the towel on lounger competition commencing from the early hours. The beauty Body zone was like a palace to visit, very large rooms and exceedingly good massages. The only concern being that my therapist needed the toilet half way through the treatment and a tennis court is located right next door, which was being used for a game of football, which was not so tranquil. The prices were the same as England. The sunset bar is what is says it is and whilst having a happy hour, watching the sunset is special. This was when vollleyball was played as the gravelly stones on the beach got a little cooler, unfortunately this was a staff game that seemed to exclude clients and on an occassion were a ball was requested it could not be found for the clients however could be for the staff. The sailing was good very stong winds which kept alot of clients off the water. The dingys, windsufers and yachts were varied and many ribs looked after your safety whislt at sea. The waters are frequented by dolphins which is an added bonus to have then swimming alongside. There was a general concensus that the beach staff were a bit rude at times, asking you to rig up your sport 16, then having to wait ages for a rib to pick you up however generally it was good. The only boats out of action were Hobie's with rudder problems and the unusual of the yacht mast snapping!! Overall an average experience we would not choose to go to Club Perili again.