Reviews
Absolutely amazing
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here - the service was so attentive and helpful, I felt spoiled. It's a beautiful, well-maintained property just far enough away from the tourist craziness in Selcuk. If I do come back to Ephesus, I would happily stay here again!
18-11-2009 / Shaila Manyam / Tel Aviv, Israel
Wonderful Wedding Location
Last month we used the Efes Butik Hotel for the location for one of our Weddings....it couldn't have been better. The Bride & Groom..and also their guests said it was like a fairytale. Mustafa and his staff went out of their way to make sure that everything was perfect for this special day and they truly succeeded.
From the decoration, to the food, to the ambiance and the sunset....it was a dream.
Thanks to everyone at the Efes Butik Hotel for all your hard work.
Alison & Michelle.
05-07-2009 / Turkey Weddıng Planner / Kusadasi
Great Inn- Great people
We stayed two nights at the Ephesus Boutique. After a bit of journey (approx. 20kil.) from Selchuk we were pleasantly surprised to find the Inn at this truly beautiful location. The rooms were large (our son and daughter-in-law stayed in the honeymoon suite) and very nicely furnished; the food and service were first class. I somehow lost my cellphone there and they graciously (without charge) forwarded it to our next location
07-03-2009 / /
We spent a delightful 3 days at the Ephesus Boutique Hotel in September 2008 with two other couples. The hotel is absolutely delightful. It was a welcome oasis after the busyness of the bis cities in Turkey. The rooms are very large and comfortable. From the terrace you can see the surrounding hills and farmlands. Meals were delicious. The hotel staff arranged a tour of Ephesus and other sights with an excellent guide. His knowledge of the area was impressive as was his English.
We first met Mustafa four years ago when he was managing a hotel in Istanbul. At that time he treated us as if we were the only guests in his hotel. At that time he told us that he was planning to build a small hotel in Ephesus. When we decided to return to Turkey, we were delighted to discover that the new hotel was in business. Mustafa helped us arrange our entire trip, but the stay in Ephesus was definitely a highlight!
19-11-2008 / Patty VanAllan and Art Curtis / Houston, Texas USA
Delightful!!
The wonderful people of this tiny village were delightful in every way. We greatly enjoyed our hosts and the true hospitality of the Boutique Hotel. They cannot do enough for you. -- Ephesus is "just over the hill" and a wonder in its won right but after a day of overstimulated vacationing this peaceful little town is perfect for rest. Ask the hosts about the little arbor covered taverna within two blocks walking distance. I challenge you to find more friendly people on the planet than these sweet folks! Turkey, we love you.
Bill and Darlene
28-10-2008 / Bill Elston / Houston, TX USA
Dr.
We first met Mustafa four years ago when he was manager of a hotel in Istanbul. He went above and beyond in giving personal attention to making our stay wonderful. When we decided on a return trip to Turkey, we contacted Mustafa for assistance in planning. Once again, his personal attention and service were impeccable. Guides and accommodations were excellent. Among the high points of the trip were the several days we stayed at the Ephesus Boutique Hotel. The adjectives charming, tranquil, and welcoming are barely sufficient. The food was deliciouis, the staff friendly and helpful, and, while the location provided easy travel to the many fascinating historical sites in the area, we were often tempted to just spend our time relaxing in the courtyard. A stay at the Ephesus Boutique Hotel is a "must" for anyone visiting this region of Turkey.
20-10-2008 / Jackie Low / Texas City, TX USA
Mr
What a pleasant surprise! A lovely (new) boutique hotel up in the hills of Kirazli, about 20 minutes by car from Ephesus.
This unheard of tiny village is set amongst beautiful orchards, and provides
a tranquil country setting. If you want to experience rural life on the west coast
of Turkey and you want a break from the resort ports like Kusadasi, Izmir and Bodrum then this is the place for a few days of peaceful relaxation.
Run by very friendly and helpful young staff. And you MUST try the meals just
200 metres down the road at the local cafe/restaurant. We had some of the best and most authentic Turkish food there, at very reasonable prices.
Remy & Robyn - Sydney Australia June 2008
14-07-2008 / Remy Morello / Sydney Australia
East Meets West - BC Meets AD
Wow! What a one of a kind experience. We stayed here for three days while touring the area. The EPH is strategically located in a quiet village only a few minutes drive to all the sites from ancient Ephesus to modern Kusadasi. Nothing like having all the creature comforts in a traditional Turkish setting with a staff (especially Sevki) ready to meet your every need.
On a moment's notice Shevki was able to arrange a private tour of Ephesus with a top notch guide, recommend an itinerary for an independent day trip to other area ruins and beach villages (there was even a Starbucks along the way!), as well as delivering a bottle of wine to our room within seconds,
A review of the EBH is not complete without mentioning the food. As a food snob from California, I was truly humbled by the freshness and preparation of the local fare.
Don't miss this experience on you next trip to Turkey!
30-05-2008 / Scott & Julie / Atlanta & San Francisco, US
Wonderful Honeymoon Experience!”
After a glorious 2 weeks traveling through Turkey, we have very good things to say about everything but inspired to write only about one - Ephesus Boutique Hotel. The hotel sits at the edge of a small town with immediate access to mountain trails and a countryside reminiscent of Tuscany. In the lovely dining room, we were treated to a wide array of small Turkish plates - 6 varieties of local cheese, fresh olives, local bread, dried apricots, fresh vegetables...and we haven't even mentioned the mains. In spring/summer, you can have your meals in the adjoining garden. Owner Mustafa has instilled his hotel with a generous and warm feel and after just a few hours (he drove us from the airport and had lunch with us), we felt like old friends. We booked the hotel for proximity to Ephesus though now wish we had extended our stay at the hotel for its own enjoyment and to explore more fully the immediate vicinity. If you contact Mustafa, you will find him a prompt communicator and lovely, honest chap. His English is superb (5 years in England) and hands down, the most reliable person we dealt with in Turkey.
08-04-2008 / RosieCharlie / San Francisco, CA
A Cut Above Ordinary Hotels
It all started some 19 years ago when I met Mustafa when he was manager at a small hotel in the old part of Istanbul. I had a group of some 15 people and it was my first introduction to mysterious Turkey. My longtime Turkish friend Ahmet, who traveled with my group as moral support and language translator assistance, assured me that I would come to love Turkey. He wasn't very wrong. ( I've now completed over 22 visits throughout Turkey and it has been worth every minute) Over the years I came to know Mustafa not only professionally but as a personal friend. Always, he had been gracious and helpful to my groups at the hotel in IST he managed. So, several years ago he told me that he wanted to build a unique small intimate hotel in Efes (Ephesus) and when it was completed invited me to inspect the property. With four private touring guests in 2007 we descended on the Boutique Hotel. It was in August, and the heat of the day dissipated in the evening as we enjoyed our evening meals outside under a starry sky and the famous "crescent moon". What a setting for all you romantics out there. A relaxing atmosphere for all those budding authors who need the peace and tranquility to write that long awaited novel. Don't just come for one or two nights. But, plan to stay a week and explore the various places within a day's journey from the hotel. Visit the secret little town about an hour away where the villagers have wonderful handmade crafts and local foods for you to experience. (Ever tried traditional Turkish Ice Cream? - it's chewy) Consider, arranging with Mustafa, a days cooking lesson in the small but well equipped kitchen. You may come away having gained an inch on your waist, but oh the memories you will bring home anxious to repeat your visit. There are hotels and there are hotels. The Ephesus Boutique Hotel is unique in every way. Don't deprive yourself of a wonderful experience. Remember: "See the world before you leave it !"
29-01-2008 / Goodwin, E. / Bedford, Virginia USA
A slice of 21st c. in the middle of the 19th.
We were so fortunate to have found this charming, warm, and welcoming hotel - it seemed as if fate had led us to it. Really it was just a Google search.
We had spent a few days in Istanbul, and Moustafa, a business partner at the hotel, escorted us on our commercial flight to Izmir and arranged all tours and transportation for the next three days.
We learned so much not only at the main attractions - Ephesus and Mary's House - but also at Priene and the Turkish towns in the area. It was an indescribably amazing experience, and our local guides were professorial in their knowledge and enthusiasm, especially Heddia. It was admittedly expensive, but without any doubt worth every penny to have a personal tour guide and driver for just myself and my husband. I highly recommend arranging your tours through the hotel proprietors.
As for the hotel itself, it was simply the most calm, peaceful, modern, and welcoming facility we could have imagined. We were treated to homemade breakfast in the morning, local wines and authentic cuisine for dinner at night. I don’t know for sure, but I feel confident that if the wine was local, the ingredients for the meals were local in origin too.
We could not have been happier with our overall experience, which, given that everything had been arranged over a series of emails, could have had a very different outcome. Once we had moved on to the Greece segment of our trip, my husband and I both wished we hadn’t left the
12-01-2008 / Doodlebear / San Francisco
A Great Place to Stay
I spent 2 nights at a great new hotel in Kusadasi called the Ephesus Boutique Hotel.
The hotel is just beautiful & the surroundings are just breathtaking, the view is amazing & the hotel feels like home.
The staff are really friendly & helpful & have a wealth of Knowledge.
For breakfast you are treated to a typical Turkish breakfast, which will definately fill you up for the day
If you want to stay in a peaceful place that isn't to far from the action of Kusadasi then this is definately the place to stay.
/ Australia
Amazing Honeymoon Stay at Ephesus Boutique
Our honeymoon stay at the Ephesus Boutique Hotel was amazing. We spent two nights at the hotel in May during our honeymoon trip throughout Greece and Turkey and without question this was the most amazing two days of our honeymoon. The hotel is brand new and situated in the picturesque village of Kirazli just minutes from the port if Kusadasi. The rolling hills of Turkey reminded us of Tuscany.
whole staff were very gracious hosts offering very personalized service. Our private tour of Ephesus and the sites in and around Ephesus was fantastic.
We highly recommend the Ephesus hotel for those seeking a bed-and-breakfast/boutique hotel surrounded by Turkish culture away from the usual commercialized tourist hotels. When you go do not forget to have afternoon tea with the widow next-door to the hotel.
stevejhawk / Baltimore, MD
Superb
The hotel is new and in a very interesting spot. It is located in a tiny village. If you are looking for a bit of an adventure but want to stay in a nice place this hotel is fine. You can listen to the roosters crow in the morning as a local farmer leads his horse-drawn wagon down the path.The rooms are clean and the Staff terrific. They were most helpful in helping us with local travel trips. The rooms are very clean and well kept. The only downside is finding the hotel. To say it is off the beaten-track is an understatement. It is hard to find but worth the effort to look. We would definitely stay there again.
Mdiemer / St. Paul, MN
Spectacular!!!
What a delightful surprise to arrive in a small village in the Agean hills not far from Ephesus and see the Ephesus Boutique Hotel - four months old! cook and all three of our dinners there were outstanding - fresh seafood and delicious meatballs! The breakfasts were filling and delightful - fresh cheese, olives, eggs, fresh fruit, fresh vegetables. They either grow their own produce or get it from the neighboring village where eco-agriculture is practiced.! The rooms are great, the views are great and the hospitality was first rate. This is a terrific option to the concrete bustle of Kusadasi and the bland dustiness of Selcuk. VERY VERY VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
jhgeller / Los Angeles
Absolutely wonderful!
We wanted an interesting place to stay near Ephesus, ,away from tourist hordes with decent rooms. We could not believe our good fortune in picking this boutque hotel! Large beautiful rooms, very private, with a great view of the village as the sun set. Excellent hospitality by the owners. In the morning we were asked if we wanted dinner. My husband asked if there was fish and a few minutes later, we were told that some was available in the market and the owners would cook this! The village, Kirazli, is very interesting. We were warmly welcomed by the people in the coffee shop, and invited into people's homes for tea and goodies. A local man stopped the Dolmus for us, and within 15 minutes we were a world away from the village in Kusadasi-a huge tourist centre, and port. The next day we had a terrific private tour of Ephesus arranged by the hotel. I highly recommend this-for just a little more money, you can set your own agenda and go off the beaten track where groups never go.The guide took us to an excellent restaurant for lunch and even helped me get a cheap suitcase at a local supermarket. That night, we went to the rooftop and had one of the best views of the night sky we have ever seen outside of a planetarium.! We were sorry we did not stay longer.
Giveret / Toronto
A lovely place
We had a wonderful three days here. The hotel is in a beautiful location, with a pretty garden overlooking a traditional village. The rooms are spacious, clean and attractive. The staff could not have been more helpful. We really enjoyed the two dinners we had - traditional Turkish food, cooked by a woman from the village. There is also an excellent restaurant a short walking distance from the hotel. And of course, the hotel is only a short distance from all the major sites. Thoroughly recommended.
EdinburghR... / Edinburgh
Ephesus Boutique - a beautiful retreat
We stayed here for two nights in late March and loved it. It's very close to the main sites in Ephesus and around, but it doesn't feel touristy at all. The hosts were wonderful and willing to help with any inquiry. We enjoyed two delicious dinners here (the sea bass was amazing) and watched the sunset from our room. Overall, a great stay.
an783 / Washington, DC
You Should Stay Here
We highly recommend the Ephesus Boutique Hotel where we recently stayed for three nights while visiting Ephesus and the other nearby ruins. The hotel is a little hard to find at night and the long driveway up to the hotel was not exactly promising (there was an overflowing garbage dumpster when we were there), but once you're at the hotel, you forget about such things. The rooms are spacious, the breakfasts are sumptuous, and the garden provides a great view of the surrounding countryside. It's also surprisingly close to Ephesus (about 15 minutes) but worlds away from highly touristy Kusadasi and uninteresting Selcuk, where most people visiting Ephesus seem to stay. Once we figured out how to get around, we were thrilled to be staying in the countryside. Among the great things about the hotel are the two very delightful young men who run it, Sevki Erkan, the manager, and his assistant, Arkan. Shevki especially speaks pretty good English, they were extremely courteous and attentive to our needs, we had delighful conversations with both of them, and Shevki even let us name his sweet dog! Highly highly recommended!!
HNSCalifor... / California
Fantastic Hotel! Truly Wonderful Service.
This hotel could not have been more perfect - or accomodating. The owner/manager Mustafa continually went out of his way to make sure we were well-taken-care-of. Every detail from how we arrived and departed to and from the hotel, to our meals, to making sure we had just the right temperature in our room was looked after. It is so refreshing to have a staff so concerned with the little things. The rooms were spotless and very comfortable. I highly reccomend this hotel as a quiet, clean and well-kept retreat in an authentic Turkish village. Enjoy!!
LondonKC / USA