Ece Hotel Sovalye Island

Tiny island off the coast of Fethiye. Was given all details to get the boat taxi on arrival/departure, as well as boat times for daily trips to mainland. Very nice room with huge window - the view took my breath away on walking in. Well equipped room, good shower etc. Separate towels for sunbeds. Excellent breakfast and decent choice for lunch /late afternoon eating, before main restaurant opened. Not too busy, so always somewhere to sit round the pool or on the sea deck and safe for swimming or paddle boarding if you fancied. This trip came at the end of my holiday so I just wanted to relax away from tour buses and trips and catch some sun before I went home. I didn't leave the island, and my biggest exursion was walking to the other end of the island and swimming and also made use of the 'library' of books left by previous travellers. Very lucky with the weather still hitting 28c- only one rain shower. Bliss. Will definitely go back.

The view is superb, the whole place idyllic. It’s a place to relax, take in the views and not do very much other than maybe swim, read a book or just sit and daydream. Food at breakfast was consistently good, lots of variety and options for all tastes and eggs cooked to order in whatever form took your fancy. Lunch and dinner also excellent and again plenty of choice for all palates. This is place to really relax and wind down and all the staff are there to make that happen for you. Handan, Erdogan, Osman, Ege and all the staff go out of their way to make your stay a magical experience. The rooms are excellent with tea and coffee making facilities as well as a mini fridge kept stocked and two bottles of water provided daily. This is a place where the owners become real friends and will do their best to make your holiday a magical experience, we are already planning to go again in 2025.

The location of the hotel and the island was perfect. You’re secluded away from all the tourists and busy parts of the town, but it’s so easy to get to should you want it, via the free boat the hotel offers. The sunset from the island is unbelievable, and when compared to sunset from the mainland, you definitely get the better view on the island. The breakfast was fresh and different each day. No matter where you are on this island, the view of the sea is incredible. Lunch and dinner on the island was also so tasty, and the staff are so caring (shoutout to Osman and Handan, with special mention to Çine). The room was a great size, has everything you need and well kept. They have all the equipment needed to enjoy water activities from their beach which is also so beautiful.

After a straightforward short boat trip to the island we were warmly welcomed and bags disappeared to our room. The room was a two bedroom suite that was comfortable and spacious. Outside was a small terrace with great views across the sea. Canoes, stand up paddle boards and snorkels were free to use from a hotel owned jetty. Small infinity pool. The restaurant and breakfast areas both had superb views across the sea. The staff were very accommodating and made for a very relaxed few days.

The island is beautiful, with wonderful views in every direction. It is quiet and peaceful, with no cars at all, yet it is only a short boat ride to the hustle and bustle of Çalış Beach and the surrounding village, with its restaurants and bars. The 'sister' restaurant to the hotel serves food of a high standard, with stunning sunset views from the west facing tables. The hotel itself is very comfortable, with extremely friendly and helpful staff, a lovely vine-covered bar and breakfast area, a swimming pool, and a swimming platform at sea level. There are steep steps down to sea level (and back up). Breakfasts are a sumptuous array of Turkish food, hot and cold, again with very helpful and friendly staff. Highly recommended.