Lavanta Hotel

I noticed there was no review for 2008. My wife (Russian) and I (American) have just returned from Lavanta. It is easy to be seduced by descriptions of the Greek islands. But Turkey is a jewel in the crown. Once there, it is hard to think of being any place else. The owner / operators are dedicated to excellence. And despite our knowing them well, they treat all guests as friends. It is hard to describe what this means in terms of a hotel experience, but as travelers, the experience is special and not to be missed. DCML

Our stay in Turkey was exceptional but the highlight of the trip was without any doubt the two days that we stayed with Maria and Tosun at their incredible oasis at Yalikavik. Perched high on a hilltop, our beautifully decorated room with balcony overlooked the harbour. The sunsets were stunning. The home cooked meals were as good as any we enjoyed in Turkey but the final banquet that they put together for ourselves and 10 friends will be forever memorable. As an avid nature photographer, I came home with some of the best shots of plants and... more

We were referred to the Lavanta Hotel by Tussock Cruising, as an ideal place to stay both before and after a week of sailing aboard a 12-person gulet in the Aegean. We were six couples from Canada and England and did not have particularly high expectations prior to our arrival in Turkey. BOY ... WE"RE WE SURPRISED! The owners of Lavanta Hotel, Maria and Tosen, could not have been more gracious or attentive. The food was exceptional and the location superb! Whether lazing around the spacious swimming pool overlooking the Aegean, or eating... more

Look no further; we have discovered Paradise. We have stayed at the Lavanta Hotel in the lovely village of Yalikavak (near Bodrum) in Turkey. All the guests are personally welcomed by the owners: Maria and Tosun Merey. Hosts to perfection. They make you feel like you never want to leave. As soon as you step onto the terrace you are captured by the stunning view; right down the hill, overlooking the village you look straight to the bay, the sea, you can see Greek islands and a part of the coastline. The hotel has a few rooms and a... more

We stayed at Levanta in July and August. My wife and two children (10 and 13) had a fantastic time. The accommodation is nothing like anything you will have stayed in before and the warmth and friendliness of the staff is unsurpassed. We heard about Levanta through a friendof a friend and judging by what people said when we were there, it's obvious that people come back year after year. By Turkish standards the food at the hotel is top notch, although probably only above average when compared to decent UK hotels. But then again prices were... more

The Lavanta is 11 miles from the hub-bub that is Bodrum. It is located on a hill side above the small seaside town of Yalikavak. The setting overlooking the sea is beautiful. If you prefer a restful, beautiful setting rather than noisy nightlife, traffic & dust, you will like the Lavanta. And much to our surprise, dinner at the Lavanta is a first class fine dining experience thanks to Maria's supervision and participation. Our suite was spacious, spotless and comfortable - nice kitchen, sitting room, bath and bedrooms plus a private... more