Symbola Oludeniz Beach Hotel

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2026

Mark

We are a family of four — two adults and two children. Stayed here in January 2026 and had a wonderful time. The place is terrific and extremely clean, food was wonderful and staff fantastic. We and the children particularly appreciated all the efforts made by King Solomon — thank you! Thank you for a lovely stay!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2026

Wendy

The people here are so welcoming! The view was beautiful. Felt like we were in a tree house. Private and peaceful! Food is wonderful!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2025

Anna

Everything was 10 starts 😊absolutely beautiful place and lovely people ❤️

8/10

Excellent

20 Nov 2025

Janet

Great stay, very helpful and accommodating staff. Great location.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2025

Harry

The room was the best for a good nights sleep and a relaxing staying. The only misgiving was the barking dog and cat fights
And I think the dinner menu is rather overpriced for the experience it is. The position and proximity to the beach is good and the views from the elevation.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2025

Brenda

Staff were all wonderful - helpful and responsive.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2025

Stephen

Stayed for 2 nights in stone room with amazing sea veiws.Staff excellent and friendly. Breakfast lovely with omelette cooked fresh by pool.Room nice and bathroom superb with led lighting.
Definitely will be back next year.Location great as 5 mins from strip.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2025

Metin

Great location, great servis, delicious food

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2025

Viktor

Very helpful and friendly staff. Stone rooms are nicely decorated. Prepare to have some cardio exercises by walking the uphill and stairs. Very good experience and memories, recommend to stay.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2025

Colin

Shouldn’t really be called beach hotel

Friendly and helpful staff and a great room.

The only two issues with the hotel is that it’s on the side of a mountain and has steep steps to climb everywhere in the resort.
There’s LOUD music playing until 1am every night

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2025

Can John

Excellent hotel walking distance to the beach. It is nestled in a pine wooded area with views. Excellent breakfast and friendly staff.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2025

Thomson Santosh

The property and staff were wonderful. They have good catering service and bar as well.
Everything is at walkable distance.

Only con was the WiFi connection was not good.. rest everything was very nice.

Thank you Symbola, for making our stay memorable ❤️

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Mar 2025

tongtong

如果很喜欢大海，这个位置值得推荐。远离小镇，很靠近滑翔伞的降落地点。但是滑翔伞都有车子接送，其实也无所谓。风景很美，早餐也很丰富，还有服务员准备茶点。是个放空的好地方。酒店有点与世隔绝的孤冷美感。

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2025

brigita

The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. The restaurant staff was always smiling, polite and kind. When asked where to go, they told us where to go, what to see.
The room had a large terrace, where it was very nice to sit in the evening and enjoy the view. The hotel is located in a very beautiful place. The beach is a few minutes walk away.
The breakfast was very delicious and plentiful, a large selection of food.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jan 2025

Melissa

Probably Good in the On Season?

We were on a Turkiye road trip and decided to come to Ölüdeniz for a quiet NYE. We were drawn in by the pictures of the hot tubs on the balconies! The bungalows are VERY cute and well put together but we do wish we had not come here on NYE. When we arrived, they told us they were having a party that we could join for a substantial amount (3 x what we paid for the room) but we're not really partiers and don't drink. Regardless, we were IN THE PARTY ALL NIGHT UNTIL 2AM...it was so loud... we got no rest. We wish they'd have let us know in advance so we could change our plans, especially since out hot tub didn't even work...lol. I got up early for a new year sunrise soak but it was only cold water from the tap. Then, the poor staff were so tired from the party, they were annoyed at our presence for breakast. There wasn't even coffee or drinks available. I know this sounds really complainy, but I do think the rooms are probably usually lovely...just not for NYE if you're looking for a peaceful night and quality service.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2024

Tracy

Amazing spot!

I had an absolutely fantastic stay at Symbols Ölüdeniz Hotel! The restaurant was a highlight, with delicious meals that made every dining experience memorable. The views were simply breathtaking, offering a serene and picturesque setting that I’ll never forget. My room was spacious, well-maintained, and very comfortable, making it a perfect retreat after a day of exploring. The location was ideal—close to everything but still quiet enough to feel like an escape. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Ölüdeniz and can’t wait to come back!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2024

Barry

Great place, nice spacious room with a balcony, good wi fi and breakfast on the terrace with views of the water was excellent!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2024

Denis

Superb views, unordinary ambiance, creating great memories

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2024

Jeff

Tucked in the side of the cliff on the perimeter of Ölüdeniz Beach the hotel was private but only a five minute walk from the centre of town and the beaches

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2024

Haylee

Was an amazing stay, our room was the best. Most amazing location and very clean. Staff were very friendly and helpful

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2024

Amir

Hope to return

Everything was great! Hotel near the beach and shops in a beautiful setting carved in the rocks. Restaurant staff were amazing including Özlem and others I didn't get the chance to know. Hope to return soon

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2024

Emma

If you hate Brit’s abroad but find yourself here, this is the place to stay. The staff were fantastic, it’s high up away from the rowdy crowd but still and easy walk to town and the beach. Breakfast and view were outstanding.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 May 2024

Soudabeh

They charge extra money for safe box , lots of noise at nights .but staff are very nice and helpful

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

28 Apr 2024

Amal

Good and scenic. Only negative is that they're a bit funny when bringing food/drinks from outside.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2024

Rebecca

Relaxing mini break with great views up high

Very relaxing two night stay in one of the jacuzzi bungalows. 127 right at the top with great views (& many steps). Kind and friendly staff. Breakfast needs some eggs & hot dishes added to it to be excellent. Enjoyed our time very much.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Mar 2024

anping

Dinner is not cheap given the portion.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

09 Feb 2024

Verified traveler

Nice stay with a beautiful view of the beach and friendly breakfast service.

Partner

2/10

Poor

15 Dec 2023

Kenneth

Dangerous steep stone paths to get to/from room.

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2023

David

Such a lovely place

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

29 May 2023

Sona

DO NOT STAY HERE - GIANT SPIDERS IN YOUR ROOM

Do not stay here as they have 6\" diameter giant spiders in the rooms. We checked in via hotels.com at around 5 pm... then at 10 pm while we were getting ready to sleep, we saw a giant spider on the stone walls. Called the reception, they came and killed the spider with broom and checked the room and said there will not be anymore spider, we asked to change our room and they said that they are fully booked and will not change our room. We didn't feel safe as they could could not garante that there will not be anymore spiders and we did not want to get bitten by spiders as we are travelling and two of us have allergies to insects bites.... we asked them to give us our money back as we wanted to leave and we only stayed for 5 hours... they said that they will not refund out money because we booked through hotels.com..... so we left to another hotel, I send a message to hotels.com and they said that they will refund our money and they will contact the hotel to get our refund... hotels.com contact the hotel and hotel refused to refund our money, so hotels.com told me that because hotel is refusing to refund our money, they can not refund the money to us... do not stay here at all, specially if you have kids...we have allergies to spider bites and the hotel totally ignored us, didn't give us another room or didn't give us out money back as we only stayed for 5 hours and left to go to another hotel...

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2023

Peter

It’s on the mountain side with lovely pine woods so it merges with the landscape as it is lovely stone built
Be prepared to walk and climb but u don’t have to rush enjoy looking around
Lovely people without being gushing or sub-serviant
Mustaffa and Cissy in managing the bar and upstairs restaurant are great; Mustaffa is also an English Teacher (and to you Turkish) and a philosopher..wonderful! Lovely food from the quiet unobtrusive chefs and great breakfast (you do the mountaineering!!) but ask what is included and what extra (nb Fresh Orange..thanks go to Feri in reception👍😘) Tailor (the night watchman is also great for a man-chat !! Pool small but perfectly formed as a quick dip to wake u up in the morning!! Lovel flowers/herbs in the unobtrusive gardening …really shouldn’t popularise it with my review but the owner is a visionary who should be rewarded by more business. Congratulations on an oasis of a development

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2023

Kenneth Oconnell

5 stars all around! A 10! I travel all over the world and this place is top 10 for sure, had the single room all the way up too; room 106. Just awesome; the interior was Vermont winter cabin like. Big deck to sit out on, great room, giant shower, all modern. Reception is very welcoming and friendly; the restaurant is incredible. The mojito wasn’t the greatest; you can make it up to me next time. (Keep practicing) :). The waitstaff at dinner was courteous and professional; had the curry vegetable plate. Was awesome! Able to charge to room and pay when you check out! Big bonus. Breakfast, free, was huge, and delicious. Includes coffees too! Was able to change my US dollars to pay for my meals and then had the change to have on me for rest of journey. Everything about this place is a 10! Remember me when I return, as I absolutely will and bring others with me! Fantastic job and wonderful accommodation! Keep it up!! List your restaurant on google as it doesn’t show up at all; if I wasn’t staying there I wouldn’t have known you had a restaurant, nor does your website say it either. Have menu available online.

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2023

Richard

Fantastic stay

The Symbola is great value, I had a wonderful stay thanks to Ferihan and her team. Nothing was too much trouble for them and all were very friendly and welcoming.

The hotel is perfectly situated cut into the hillside giving great views across the beach to the lagoon with almost all day sun and a very short 4 minute walk to the beach and main Oludeniz strip. The hotel is also a short walk to a path linking Oludeniz with the Lycian way and routes up to Babadag mountain. Highly recommended.

Self

8/10

Excellent

06 Nov 2022

Verified traveler

We stayed in bungalow 125 which is the top of many stairs and has no light and no real deck to enjoy the view. The staff were very good and accommodating. Big thank you to THailan for all his good advise of places to visit. Walk to the beach and the little town was very easy.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2022

Veda

Excellent

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2022

Ahmad

The location and views were amazing. Super friendly and helpful staff.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2022

Azim

We stayed for 2 nights. It is a nice hotel, about 5 min walk from the beach. Service was excellent. Would stay there again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2022

Vadim

Great bungalow with jacuzzi

Everything is excellent! Rooms, personnel, breakfast!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2022

Anton

This is truly wonderful hotel. Great and friendly stuff. Very good restaurant. Amazing views from the restaurant area. Rooms and the hotel itself resemble old castle :)
Stayed with two kids and were absolutely happy.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2021

Richard

What a beautiful spot. We really enjoyed it! Out of the way enough to be quiet but close enough to everything to be practical.
We had a nice view of the sea and the room was comfortable.
The staff were all very friendly and helpful.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2021

Chenshu

Overall the hotel is very good. Only two minor issues. One is the hotel does allow by the boss

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Nov 2020

Erin S.

Decent value for money

The hotel was pretty on the outside and had a pretty bar and breakfast area with nice lights up in the trees. Because the area is filled with trees, there are only certain parts of the hotel with a view. Our room looked into the side of the room next to ours. The bed was not particularly comfortable, but the accommodations were clean and good for the price.

Pluses:- the outdoor entrances to each room and covid19 prevention efforts of the staff made this place feel like a safe place to stay during the pandemic. It was a 5-10 minute downhill stroll to the public in town sandy beach and restaurants area. The staff were friendly and helpful and sent a repair man immediately when we couldn’t figure out how to open the drain in our sink. They offered a standard Turkish breakfast with nice omelets.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Stay Here!

Amazing stay, amazing hotel, amazing staff, especially Tilan and Denize! In our short stay, this place felt like home!
Our every last need was attended to, and the staff was clearly enthusiastic, warm and genuine in their engagement with guests.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2019

Hugh

May 2019

The trip to this hotel was for my birthday it was amazing. Had a great sea view and even got a tour of their new bungalows. The Labrador pup was also so friendly and lovable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2019

Rifat

Yes yes yes

Beautiful accommodation and very friendly staff... loved every minute

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2018

Sophie

Quiet stay in Oludeniz

Great stay, town is very quiet at this time of year so not much going on but that's to be expected being a coastal town in winter. Beautiful place and nice hotel :)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2018

Cristan

This is one of very few hotels that stays open all year (including the restaurant). It's a bit like a castle with great views of the town and beach. Amazing value.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2018

June

Lovely secluded hotel with friendly staff. Room was lovely and the added 'birthday gift for my husband was very kind xwe will be back.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2018

george

nice hotel with friendly staff on edge of resort

steep bank up to hotel but view worth it from balcony and restaurant terrace looking over the sea but still handy for the beach

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2018

Bill

The gentleman who checked us in was fantastic and the bartender was very friendly.

4/10

Poor

20 Aug 2018

Haldun

They didn’t give us to room
As they shown

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2018

Akbar

Fantastic! Amazing views!

Great location and wonderful views! Probably the best you can find in the Olu Deniz location. Stunning! Staff are very friendly and try their best to help out. We were not happy with our first room and they accommodated for us straight away. Hot water was an initial issue for us in the first two days but this problem was resolved. Definately recommend!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Nice hotel

Pros: nice and clean room, pretty good breakfast
Cons: no 24/7 reception, staffs don't understand english, beach view is a lil bit blocked by all the trees

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2018

Claudia

Perfect floral retreat from bustling Oludeniz

Could not fault the service we experienced during our stay.

Our room was immaculate and each balcony offers a better view than any hotel down in Oludeniz. We really appreciated the greenery and calm of sitting at the hotel bar every time we walked back to Symbola from seeing the town.

Both the breakfast & scenery each morning were perfect.

Really such good value for money!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2017

Marie

Lovely hotel

It was a nice hotel. I loved the local area and hotel’s was perfect

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Nov 2017

bernie

Too many steps for me.

Not very friendly staff. Food the same every day so only ate there a couple of times. Very sick for 2 days after first evening meal so had to starve for 2 days. Also hot water only ever warm hence we all came back full of cold.one staff member continually knocking on the door, very annoying and no privacy.

6/10

Pleasant

28 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

Lovely views

Food ok but no choice on main meal on evening if I didnt like it there was nothing else

Room cleaning basic did not bleach loo at all I ended up cleaning it with shower gel

Bath surface was grubby looking and was not cleaned either during our stay plenty of clean towels and bedding changed regularly

Staff friendly wasps were a big problem at
Meal times and they should feed the cats not throw stones st them!

I

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2016

Mandie

Thank you to all at the Symbola Beach Hotel

We had an amazing week at the Symbola Beach. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff and owners. (Aertugrual and Tulin) They all went above and beyond to ensure we had a good holiday.
The Symbola is a small family run hotel with only a few rooms. It was lovely to return to its quiet serenity and a cooling deep in the pool after the hustle and bustle of the main resort and beach.
The room was kept spotlessly clean, the food was delicious and we were always greeted with smiles. A huge thank you to Oscar and the ground crew.
The hotel is almost invisible from the main resort being nestled in the side of the mountain but only 5 minutes walk away from the beach, restaurants and shops. The views were stunning, we often sat and watched the sunset after returning from the beach or the brave people that were paragliding off the top of the surrounding mountains! I didn't, my partner did!
Would not hesitate to recommend this hotel and will definally be returning hopefully in the not too distant future.

8/10

Excellent

10 Aug 2016

Talisa

Could be perfect with a little improvement.

Symbola Oludeniz has a few minor details that could be improved. The breakfast wasn't great (bread being cut near old dishes, not the cleanest crockery) and the rooms could do with new shower curtains as theirs are a little grotty and the mattresses are a bit uncomfortable. Notices in the hotel are paper printed and signs from other hotels are used in the rooms making it feel slightly unprofessional. HOWEVER, the staff were absolutely amazing. They made our holiday so much better than it could have been with their advice, accommodation and daily chats. The great staff make up for all of the short falls of the hotel. With a few improvements this could be the most wonderful place to stay. We truly enjoyed our time here.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Oct 2015

Mark

Neat place

Great spot. Of course in any turkish hotel, hot water can be an issue related to solar. WiFi only works near pool and reception, not in rooms. Baths could use an update but are clean and proper. nice breakfast and a freshly cooked omelette. Some noise from the part scene does filter up from town, but all places in this town are subject to that. safe location. cool building design

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Oct 2015

Martine

Perfect retreat with a short walk to the beach

Lovely relaxing stay at this conveniently located intimate hotel. Great for couples without children.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Oct 2015

Verified traveler

Very nice staff, ok rooms

The staff was very friendly, but the room we stayed in had a pretty bad musty smell in the bathroom and the main room. If we had to stay there longer than one night it would have been a problem. I would have had to change rooms or hotels. It may have been that we were there only one night so we didn't get a great room, and all the others were fine, but I suspect they were probably all similar. The breakfast was good though, the hotel is in a nice and quiet location and the landscaping is very pretty.

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2015

Verified traveler

Lovely little hotel

My sister and I stayed here for a week. The location is lovely. Bit of a walk to the lagoon but if you can't be bothered with that the main beach is only a 5 min walk max. It is up the hill but that makes it out of the way and so worth a few extra beads of sweat. Room was spotless and was cleaned everyday.
We had a room that I think I have read about before - family room. The 'small cave' (I liked it!) does cool down if you can leave all doors open and the air conditioning is never switched off. My only gripe would be that our terrace, and I think it was the same for most of the rooms, be they balcony or not, had no lighting. I love sitting out and watching the sun go down. But despite buying lots of tealights we still could not see a thing after the sun set. I was OK as I read a Kindle but my more traditional sis had to have a small pocket torch to read and wore it dangling from her ear. A lovely spot but some more lights would make it better .

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2015

Tarun

Cute property

The hotel is a gem located on a hillock near the beach. The room is comfortable and has cute balconies - all amenities such as AC and mini fridge included. The breakfast was one of the few in our stay at 6+ properties throughout Turkey that offered hot items in the breakfast buffet (sausage and French toast the day we were there). Also, it is peaceful and idyllic, away from the noise of the market but close enough by a short walk (uphill on the way back though). The only drawback was that they didnt have tea coffee sachets in the room - despite having a kettle. It is a small enough nicety that helps.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

I stayed for one night at Symobola and I was looking for hotels to spend another night. I found other hotels in the area with the same price per night but with better facilities and room condition.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2015

Steven

Just Stay Here

LOVED this hotel. It's about 300 meters off the main strip, up a little ways so you've got a great view through the trees. It is a bit of a hike coming back to the hotel, all up hill, but really wasn't a huge deal, definitely worth it for it's location. The staff was extremely nice and helpful. Complimentary breakfast every morning was great. Had dinner there once during our stay and was NOT disappointed. Very romantic. Won't stay anywhere else in Oludeniz.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2015

Stuart

Amazing holiday at the Symbola!

On first arriving we were met by the friendly staff and straight away we thought that the photos of the hotel do not do it justice. It's a beautiful place. The views from the room were breathtaking. The room was traditional and spotlessly clean. We spent many afternoons sitting on the balcony surrounded by beautiful plants, scenery and tranquility.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 May 2015

Mir

Disappointed

It was a total disappointment. The hotel itself is in poor condition, everything needs an upgrade, beds were not comfortable, bathroom is from 60's, may be that explains the rate. I rather spend a little more money and stay somewhere better. The only good part was the hotel staff were nice and welcoming. Overall I was not impressed with the hotel and Oludeniz town.

Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Oct 2014

Verified traveler

Clean, views, perfectly located

Great spot, very quiet yet a very short walk from the beach/shops etc. Fantastic view, including beautiful sunsets. Breakfast is basic and clean. Rooms are cleaned daily.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2014

darren and ange

Great views of olu deniz

We had a warm welcome from eddie , after our late flight and arriving at 11.45pm . He is very easy to talk to and more than happy to help with anything you want , or things to do . It is wonderfully lit amongst the pine trees over looking Olu Deniz . The room(115) was a nice size and clean with an extra bed in another room if needed, good views out the windows and nice and close to the pool,bar and breakfast area . A good selection at breakfast which we took out to the pool and raised terrace every morning looking over the town and bay,with paragliders coming down the mountain to land on the sea front most mornings . You have the option of the half board meal ( 4 course i think) or an a la carte. We ate there on 3 nights and more than pleased with the food that was freshly cooked each time.It is a lovely setting to eat in in the evening.We met the hotel owners on a couple of occasions who took great interest in there guests and that they were enjoying their stay. Can't wait to go back next year

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2014

Maria

Best decision I made for choice of hotel

I couldn't have been happier with my holiday. I went with my partner and was our first holiday away together. This holiday needed to be perfect so I researched this particular hotel inside and out before booking. I was honestly BLOWN away. For a 3 star hotel, it really surpassed my expectations. The views are absolutely stunning. Can see the mountains, the sea, paragliders in the sky. Absolutely beautiful.

There are however, some rooms that didn't have the optimum views... We booked a deluxe double room with a private balcony - the rooms on the lower floors don't really have separated balconies (there were other peoples belongings in 'our balcony' that was not leaving for a couple of days) and the room didn't have views as great as the upper ones. We spoke to the hotel receptionist the day that we arrived and explained we were under the impression that we would have a more private balcony etc. They said they were fully booked to move us that day so we had to wait the next day till someone checked out. So yes it was a bit tiresome having to repack and move the next day, but the hotel staff were really helpful and made the move as hassle free as possible.

That aside, the rest of the holiday was fault free and perfect. I would really recommend it for couples. Was so romantic. Definitely the best holiday I've had. I cannot rate this hotel enough. Just amazing.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2014

Jeff

Great hotel and excellent staff

We recently stayed 4 nights at the Symbola and enjoyed every night. When we first arrived we were informed that they only had two twin beds available, however the next night they could move us into a double bed. They put us in the managers room for one night which was fine. The next three nights we were in room 109 which had amazing views of the beach and ocean and was a good sized room; the vaulted ceiling helped make it bigger too. The hotel was clean and the food is delicious. Breakfast is a good buffet and you can ask for an omelet as well. Eddy was always there to help us out, whether it be another beer or just have a good laugh. He is very nice and a hard worker. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be staying here again next time in Oludeniz.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2014

Tiff n Bryan

Hidden Gem!!

Just returned from an enjoyable stay here. Exactly as described on the websites, the staff are always available to help and to ensure that you have a relaxing and enjoyable stay. The room we were given was perfect and this accommodation has what I would call a 'rustic' charm, with rooms built on different levels and nestled into the hillside overlooking Olu Deniz. The situation and structure of the hotel would make it challenging for anyone who has mobility difficulties, although there were some older guests there during our stay who had only positive comments. The staff were all very friendly as were the other guests we met, be it at breakfast by the poolside or around the pool terrace during the day. We also took the recommendation from Osgur (receptionist) of the 12 island boat trip which was a great day out. We had a fantastic stay here and would not hesitate to return in the future.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2014

AllyMac

lovely quiet hotel

A lovely hotel, up in the hills but quite close to the centre of the resort too. Peaceful, with great service. We did ask to change rooms as our first room (111) was very dark with no balcony & overlooking stone walls. However when we moved to 115 after a couple of nights, the room was much brighter. Basic layout, but everything you need for a quiet break.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2014

Debbie

Quiet and friendly

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Hotel is away from the madding crowd set on the side of the mountain. (There are lots of steps so not good for people with mobility problems) The hotel does not provide organised activities, so it was a very calm and relaxing place to stay. The rooms are comfortable and rustic. Staff are very friendly and helpful. The hotel is small and we got to know lots of the other guests. There was no 'reserving' sunbeds in the morning. Breakfast good. We had dinner a few times as well - all good. Views from most rooms and the pool area lovely. The pool area is surrounded by pine trees, so it was a cool place to be on the hottest days. A fantastic hotel I would thoroughly recommend.

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2014

dave

Friendly hotel close to all amenities

Clean, basic hotel decor a bit tired. All staff were friendly and helpful, great breakfast. There are a lot of steps so wouldn't suit people with walking difficulties. The hotel is only 5 minutes away from beach, restaurants etc but is in great woodland location and there is little noise from the town.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2014

Verified traveler

Excellent hotel in Oludeniz!

This was, by far, the best hotel that we stayed at during our vacation in Turkey! The hotel is built on a bit of a hill and is surrounded by beautiful trees which provide some privacy and relaxation, yet it is still close enough to walk to the beaches and city centre. The staff was extremely friendly and spoke great English. The food at the hotel (including the breakfast) was also very good. Since the beaches at Oludeniz can become quite crowded, it was nice to have the pool to relax at. I would highly recommend this hotel to others!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2014

Verified traveler

Comfort and peace walking distance from the strip

A clean, spacious room with decent bathroom; in a great location only a stone's throw from all the bars/restaurants/beach etc, but not too close to be kept awake. balconies can feel fairly overlooked, breakfast is free and fairly decent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2014

Hels50

Loved this hotel - would highly recommend

We had 10 nights in the Symbola at the beginning of July and loved the place. The hotel is in a secluded and quiet located nestled in the pine trees, but yet only 5 minutes walk from all of the action in town.
The room was clean, spacious and had air conditioning at no extra charge. The view from the balcony was stunning and we never tired from watching the paragliders. The breakfasts were great (especially the omelettes cooked to order). The pool was small but perfectly formed with ample shade (if needed) from the trees and sun brollies, and the pool bar was a plus. Also the pool toilets and shower facilities were immaculate.
The free WiFi was a bonus - we could access this in the pool/restaurant area and on our balcony.
We ate a few lunches and dinners at the hotel which were very tasty and reasonably priced.
The staff were all very helpful and friendly (especially the barman/waiter Tayyar!).

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2014

Stephen Hall

Holiday in Oludeniz

My girlfriend and I had a wonderful holiday in Oludeniz and a major contribution to that was the excellent hotel we stayed in. The location was very close to the main elements of the resort but in a calm secluded location. We loved the hotel and would definitely return there.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2014

Great location

Great location

Of all hotels around the beach of OluDeniz, this one is 400 meters from the beach easily accessible...located sidehil at the bottom of the mountains, it has a perfect view on all surroundings..Rooms are very typical, surrounded by trees...Very clean. The staff in general is very friendly...Two weeks in Turkey...5 hotels and this one will probably be the one i will remember the most. For dining, it is better to eat along the beach...

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2014

Verified traveler

Wonderful stay at Olu Deniz

The hotel staff is very friendly and helpful. Hotel is clean and comfortable.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2014

LCS

Definitely worthy of more than 3 stars.

What is there to say? Picturesque location set into the side of a mountain, 5 minutes from the beach and staff that are always happy to help. Rooms are great and the cleaner is a lovely lady, as are the rest of the hotel staff. Really can't rate this hotel highly enough and, what's more, it doesn't cost an arm and a leg like some of the other hotels in the area.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2014

Verified traveler

Unique boutique hotel.

The hotel was great and just what we we looking for. Quiet and private, about a block (3-5min walk) from the main street of Oludeniz. 7 min walk from beach. All rooms have private balcony and/or patio. Food was excellent.

The staff was very accommodating and took care of all our needs right away.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2013

Carol

Near town, beach and all necessary amenities

This was a holiday stay, in the last week of October, in a most wonderful small rustic hotel, sheltering within a small forest of pine trees. The views were stunning, we could see the sea from the balcony and watch sunsets between the trees.

We could hear music and some noise from the town in the evenings, sometimes a little noisy from local hotels, but what do you expect in a holiday resort? But, at 12.30 every night everywhere went quiet.

I cannot wait to return to this hotel, a) because of the wonderful treatment we received there and b) it was literally a 5 minute walk to the town itself, with a little hill on the way back, so if you think you may find this a problem then this hotel may not be for you, but the hotel do offer a shuttle service, and c) the town of Olundeniz was a lovely a relaxed place to be with plenty of choice for trips and excursions and a great variety of restaurants and cafe/bars and shops. Check out a little pancake shop down an alleyway with a gourd tree growing in the middle of it, well worth the visit!

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2013

Joey

Great hotel nestled in the mountainside

Symbola was a quick 5-10 minute walk from the beach (depending on your walking speed). The management was extremely friendly and helpful. The breakfast had some good options, but nothing spectacular. The rooms are certainly not plush or luxurious, but were perfect for what we were looking for, which is a laid-back cozy hotel within walking distance from Oludeniz beach and restaurants.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Oct 2013

Verified traveler

Good location hotel could be improved

Stayed for 2 nights before our stay in Kalkan. The staff are pleasant but feel they could have been a bit more friendlier. The rooms are clean and are a good size with lovely exposed stone walks but the furniture and Devore is dated and the rooms are very dark with not much natural light.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2013

Wendy

Nice Hotel Good Location

The hotel was hidden from the road behind gardens and tree's it was like being in your own little world, room was coloured stone it was clean and the bed was comfortable it also had air conditioning which we needed as weather was very hot. We loved the balcony will really miss it as the trees and flowers plus birds (which looked like Jays) and the sun going down over the mountains was a great place to relax. To reach the hotel we had a steep but short climb plus steps which we found good exercise but we needed a sit down when we got to our room especially with the heat. Lots of paragliding from mountain top which was great to watch especially when sitting having breakfast outside by the pool.

8/10

Excellent

18 Aug 2013

Verified traveler

unique hotel on hillside

Nice unique hotel. Nice comfortable rooms. Staff could be a little friendlier. Not very helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2026

Remi

Tout était très bien. Petit déjeuner excellent et très varié. Super merci a vous

Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Mar 2026

Vesile

The hotel’s location is very ideal and the view is beautiful. The rooms are also quite nice; they feel a bit worn as expected, but they were clean and the bathroom looked well maintained. The hot water and water pressure were good. AC works perfectly fine. The receptionist (especially) and the manager were very kind and welcoming.

Overall, the hotel can be considered good value for money. I believe it may perform even better once the season fully starts.

However, I cannot say the same about the food and beverage side. We wanted to have lunch at the restaurant and, besides the food not being very good, the ketchup, mayonnaise, and mustard had expiration dates that had passed more than a year ago. We told this to the lady who is serving the lunch, she just put them back to the fridge. Tomorrow they were still there tho. There were also rotten fruits at the open buffet. Breakfast was ok for the price anyway.

It might be worth giving the place another chance once the season starts.

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

25 Dec 2025

Hatice

Kötüydü

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2025

Aylin Mirva

Personel inanılmaz caliskan ve guler yuzlu bir ekipti. Kahvaltı cok cok iyiydi ayrica kedileri besliyor olmalarını da cok sevdik. Odamız çok sirin ve yeterliydi. Kasım ayında gittim ve yer bulma sıkıntısı çekmedim. 12 ay açık bir tesis.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2025

Craig

We had a great stay, thanks!

8/10

Excellent

20 Nov 2025

Mustafa

iyi

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Oct 2025

Xinyun

The hotel's setting on a steep hillside offers authentic, natural beauty. However, be aware that the terrain requires a good level of fitness for climbing back from the town.

Our stay was severely impacted by a heavy rainstorm. The poor drainage system caused the balcony to flood, and rainwater seeped into our room, creating a very unpleasant situation. Furthermore, a persistent unpleasant odor in the bathroom was an ongoing issue.

The breakfast offered was below average for the price point of this hotel.

Overall, given these problems with the facilities and maintenance, we found the hotel to be overpriced and left feeling disappointed.

Partner

2/10

Poor

04 Oct 2025

Elif

Odami yagmur yaginca su basti. Oda en tepede olmasina ragmen balkondan ve kapidan giren sularla oda göle döndü. Bir kez gelip sildiler , kapi altlarina havlu koyfular. sonra tekrar su basti. Göl icinde gezindim odada. Restoranlarda surekli kediler masa altinda oldugu icin asla rahat yemek yiyemedim. Param ziyan oldu, asiri derecede konforsuz, odalar ve esyalar cok eskiydi.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2025

Alessio

Hotel tranquillo in mezzo alla natura con vista mare

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

17 Jul 2025

Öznur

bir daha tercih etmeyeceğimiz bir otel misafirlerine tamimiyle ticari şekilde yaklaşıyorlar yemeklerini yiyemedik hep dışarı gitmek zorunda kaldık odanın kilidi yoksu jakuzi desen apacık dışarda ve pisti

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jun 2025

Yaprak

Yemekleri ailecek beğenmedik. İçecekleri pahalı bulduk. Denize ulaşım sağlansaydi memnun olurduk

Friends_and_family Family