“excellent welcoming place to stay”

Reviewed 26 March 2013

first stayed at Arikanda two years ago, I was impressed then by the friendliness , professionalism in this small family run hotel. The food was excellent, and the setting, by the river is probably the prettiest in Adrasan. Two years on, the attention to detail is still improving. I know it's a small thing, but they have tea and coffee in the rooms and at breakfast, outside by the river, they serve big mugs of coffee. There is a wood burning stove in the indoor restaurant which keeps it cosy in the cooler out of season evenings. Kitchen expanded, and the food still excellent. The menu is extensive, but not wild. And they do home made cakes which is unusual. We sampled one of these - delicious. They warmly welcome all travellers, Trekkers and chillouters all year round.

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“Second Visit to Arikanda River Garden”

Reviewed 3 July 2013

Our second visit to Arikanda: another wonderfully relaxing stay in this clean, comfortable hotel. The family always welcome us with such warmth and kindness and, as well as providing a perfect environment for any holiday, they enhance all the other delights of this idyll. We would thoroughly recommend this place for all those who appreciate these simple pleasures, coupled with wholesome and beautifully cooked Turkish food.

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“Hospitality, personality & slice of Turkish paradise”

Reviewed 29 September 2012

We stayed at Arikanda River Hotel in September 2012 and what a gorgeous place to find ourselves. We arrived late at night and were relieved to find a big comfy bed in a gorgeous super-clean room with en-suite and tea making facilities. The rooms are really homely with colourful rugs and bedding. French doors with pretty curtains lead to a small balcony with a table and chairs overlooking the lovely river. We woke up to tremendous mountain views (although I’m not sure that is possible from every room) and at night there is the gorgeous, pungent smell of Jasmine in the air. Interesting plants and herbs are dotted about everywhere. If you’re looking for some rest & relaxation, beautiful scenery/beaches, boat trips, REALLY DELICIOUS food and a little slice of Turkish paradise – you need look no further. I can’t imagine anyone being disappointed with this hotel. We thought there might be a problem with creepy crawlies and mozzys with the hotel being on the river but we didn’t see one bug. The river is a fantastic place to have the restaurant as there is a cool breeze which really does offer some relief from the baking Turkish sun. As everyone else has said, nothing seems to be too much trouble for James and his team and almost anything is possible. James organised our airport transfers, a boat trip and other taxi journeys that we needed to make. Who needs a tour company when the service is this good??? All the staff are amazingly organised and really work hard to make sure everyone is made to feel welcome and looked after. There is a great buzz about the place, especially in the restaurant where locals and international visitors all come to sample the delicious food which has earned itself a really exceptional reputation. Big thanks to James, Vahit, Bajram and Mehmet for their super-duper service but also to the rest of the family. It is interesting to see that reviewers from years back tell a similar story. Great to see a small hotel maintaining such high standards but also remaining quirky and affordable with bags of personality which really make it stand out from the crowd.

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“Peaceful haven to recharge batteries”

Reviewed 26 September 2012

We spent a week with James, Vahit and the boys and have returned relaxed and well fed! We went half board which was excellent value. Nothing was too much trouble. The rooms are spacious and clean - the place is rustic but that is its charm. Sitting (or reclining on the turkish cushions) by the river watching the ducks and kingfishers is wonderfully relaxing (although the beach is only 3 minutes away if you want the med). The food is delicious too. A delightful part of Turkey. Not on a bus route and we didn't feel confident enough to hire a car but lifts at reasonable prices can usually be arranged.

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“Heaven on earth”

Reviewed 13 July 2012

This hotel and restaurant is a real slice of heaven. The rooms are large for Turkey, clean and with large double beds. Also a nice touch is the tea-making facilities.All have a balcony overlooking the river and mountains. The river is an entertainment on its own with fish, eels, terrapins, ducks and kingfishers surrounded by flowers. The restaurant sits on platforms over the river and a cooling breeze blows along it. 
The staff are very friendly, efficient and obliging.The food from Fells' kitchen is the best Iv,e had in Turkey( and this was my 46 th visit) and be warned,the portions are big.
We did the boat trip to Water Island which was a great day out, the beach there is pure white and the water crystal clear, all organised by the staff at the Arikanda, and the baot captain coms to pick you up. We had an amazing time there and will be back in September. Can,t recommend it highly enough.
Pam & Neil, Stoke-on-Trent.

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“Paradise”

Reviewed 9 July 2012

We stayed here last October and should have written this before now. It is a wonderful place to stay. We were made to feel at home there and they couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. The food was superb so we didn't eat anywhere else and they made us substantial packed lunches to take with us on our wanderings. Flowers on the freshly made bed was a wonderful touch. Breakfast in the river restaurant with flowers cascading down the banks and wild ducks swimming beneath us was an unforgettable experience. Norman & Jinty, Blairgowrie, Scotland.

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“Holiday of a lifetime”

Reviewed 16 June 2012

Once agaın a wonderful week at the Arıkanda. Excellent food servıce of staff unbelıevable. Frıendly helpful nothıng too much trouble.Comfortable clean rooms.,The settıong of the Arıkanda on the rıver has to be seen to be belıeved. So lookıng forward to comıng agaın.Pearl and janet.England Wıltshıre and Kent

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“All you need for a peaceful break”

Reviewed 8 October 2011

We had read previous reviews of the Arikanda and we weren't disappointed. Adrasan itself is very low key and the ideal place to get away from it all. The brother's who run the hotel are very welcoming and nothing is too much trouble for them. It's an idyllic spot and eating breakfast and evening meals on platforms in the river was lovely. The food was top notch and is part of what made our stay so good. We chose to eat there every evening. That's not something we normally do, but as we only had a week it was all about relaxation for us and as the food was so varied (including vegetarian choices) we could select something different each night and we were never let down by the quality.

The rooms are basic but you have everthing that is required - including aircon. There could be one or two finishing touches to make the rooms more 'special' - maybe a kilim or two hung on the wall - but this is perhaps being pedantic. You wake up (perhaps a bit too early sometimes with the ducks quacking!) to willife on the river - terrapins sunning themselves on the rocks, ducks, wagtails and the odd kingfisher. We only made one excursion in the week we were there to Arycanda, an ancient ruined Lycian city high up in the mountains and off the coach party tourist trail. Well worth a visit. Try a local eatery on the river on the way pack for a lunch of fresh trout cooked in a ceramic dish. We were the only tourists there amongst perhaps 50 or so locals and our taxi driver.

We were recommended to return to the hotel one year in spring, and I expect we will. I can imagine it being the perfect place for spring walks. The brothers and their extended family have really done well with this venture. It started as a restaurant before the addition of a hotel - so you know the origins were based on the success of some very fine cooking indeed!

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“Beautiful place, absolute paradise, friendly people”

Reviewed 24 September 2011

Stayed here for 11 nights in September 2011. Can't say thankyou enough to Vahit and James and everyone else for their wonderful hospitality. 
The hotel has its own restaurant where you sit on platforms on the river. The food was always beautifully prepared by James and his team and the setting could not be beaten.
From our hotel balcony we could see turtles, frogs, ducks, kingfishers and fish which was a beautiful natural setting. It was also very peaceful and relaxing. 
The hotel has wifi and you are also able to use the lovely cool pool at a neighbouring hotel. It is a short walk to the fantastic beach where you can have a great swim in the sea. There are other restaurants in immediate area and you can walk to the main small resort area which is 2km away. Most evenings we ate at the Arikanda as the food and atmosphere could not be beaten. The hotel room was very spacious with a large bed and air conditioning. We would not hesitate to recommend this hotel and we will definately be back.

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“Brilliant place”

Reviewed 26 June 2015 via mobile

Used this place with friends while walking part of the Lycian Way, best hotel we went to. Amazing food, try the steak and perfect hospitality from the staff. The rooms were adequate and no frills but just what we needed. I highly recommend it.

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“A jewel in Adrasan”

Reviewed 15 June 2015

Four of us were in Adrasan on a yoga retreat for a week. After a strenuous day of classes and meditation we were seaching for a good restaurant to unwind.
We found it at Arikanda River Garden Hotel. The staff welcomed us 5 nights in a row and the food was amazing. We ordered the menu upside down and and it got better and better. One night we took 12 people there and we were treated exceptionally well with an outstanding table decoration and a delicious menu.
One good reason to go back to Adrasan…

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“AMAZING PLACE”

Reviewed 11 June 2015

It is a wonderful place to stay! 
James arranged for us transfer from the airport to Arikanda. When we arrived at hotel we received a very warm welcome. 
The hotel is in a beautiful location and very close to the beach (3 mins walk).
The rooms are clean and comfortable and the aircondtioning, all have a balcony overlooking the river. 
The restaurant is set in a unique place around the crystal clear water of the river. Every single meal we had was absolutely delicious, really cooked with love. We ate at the hotel every day and the food was excellent every time. I had the Lamb Sish Kebab, it was the best I ever had. We also tried fish and chicken and they were all fantastic. Nashid and Hamdi made us breakfast earlier one morning because they knew we leave to the airport.
The staff were so friendly and helpful. Make everyone feel like friends within their home. Always a happy atmosphere.
So thanks to James, Vahit, Nashid, Akif, Bayram, Hamdi and and everyone else for their wonderful hospitality. 
Would definitely come back!

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“Excellent staff and food”

Reviewed 5 June 2015

The hotel is small and set on the side of a small, slow running river. The surrounding area is rural with smallholdings and orchards of pomegranates and oranges.
The rooms all have a balcony overlooking the river and the trees beyond. The rooms are well equiped and have comfortable beds.
The main selling points of this hotel are undoubtedly the staff and the food. James and his brothers make everyone feel like friends within their home and will go out of their way to make sure that their guests get the most from their stay.
The food is amazing; during our stay we didnt eat elsewhere, we could bare to miss a chance to work through the menu.
The breakfasts are immense and beautifully presented. There was never any room for lunch.
We could not fault this place

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“Magical”

Reviewed 19 May 2015

Spent the most wonderful fifteen nights at this hotel with my special needs daughter.We were made to feel like one of the family and nothing was too much trouble. It is very easy just to end up doing nothing all day, just relaxing and enjoying the nature all around you.
Everything is at such a relaxed pace - no problem coming down for breakfast at 11.00 a.m. We stayed half board and could choose anything off the extensive menu. The restaurant is nearly always full with locals due to the high quality of the food they serve.Can't wait to go back again next year.

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“Einfaches Hotel mit viel Flair”

Bewertet 2. Juni 2015

Das Hotel bietet nur einfach ausgestattete Zimmer aber die Freundlichkeit und Hilfsbereitschaft des gesamten Teams gleicht das mehr als aus.
Das hervorragende, überaus reichliche Frühstück auf den Terassen im Fluss und dazu die guten Laune der Mitarbeiter waren ein wunderbarer Start in den Tag.
Auch das Restaurant mit seiner umfangreichen Speisekarte und dem leckeren türkischen Essen ist sehr zu empfehlen, die dazu gereichten Brotfladen mit wechselnden Dips sind ein Gedicht.
Wir haben uns in der Woche mehr als wohlgefühlt und kommen sicher nochmal wieder.

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“Entspannter Urlaub, total Stressfrei”

Bewertet 24. Juli 2014

Wir haben Ende Mai 2014 einen 10-tägigen Urlaub im Arikanda River Garden Hotel verbracht.
Es war wundervoll, James, seine Familie und Mitartbeiter haben uns einen wunderbaren Aufenthalt in einem kleinen und auch dadurch sehr persönlichen Hotel bereitet. Das Hotel hat den Transfer vom und zum Flughafen organisiert. Der Strand ist 5 Minuten vom Hotel entfernt. Die Zimmer sind schlicht, aber ausreichend und mit Klimaanlage versehen. Keine Schlacht am Buffet, weder zum Frühstück noch zum Abendessen. Dafür aber ein frisch zubereitetes Frühstück incl. eines sensationellen Omelett, sowie Abends essen a la Carte mit wunderbaren landestypischen Vorspeisen. Auch die Karte enthält überwiegend hervorragende türkische Gerichte. Das Essen wird auf kleinen Podesten mitten im seichten aber klaren Wasser eines kleinen Flüsschens serviert. Ausflüge, Bootsfahrten und Leihwagen können durch James organisiert werden. Auch auf individuelle Wünsche wird man dort eingehen, sofern es denn möglich ist. Sogar unsere Wäsche haben wir ab und an zum Waschen bereitgelegt und nach 24 Stunden sauber und gebügelt zurückerhalten. Alles in allem ein super Urlaub in einem Hotel für Individualisten, die Bettenburgen, Essensbuffets und Massenabferigung nicht mögen. Bei der Abreise haben wir uns von allen Mitarbeitern mit türischem Bruderkuss verabschiedet.
Noch etwas zur Bucht von Adrasan. Es gibt dort nur kleine Hotels, keine Bettenburgen, keinen zugebauten und daher unsichtbaren Strand und keine Strandparzellen für eigenen Hotelgäste.
Es waren schon und werden noch öffentliche Duschen und Toiletten gebaut.

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