Arikanda River Garden Hotel

“Location, River-Garden”

“Loved dining by the river with ducks, eels and a turtle for company. Really excellent food, good range of options. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Rooms are bright and all with their own balcony overlooking the river but a little removed from the dining so never noisy.”

“Food is wonderful. Staff helpful. Loved eating on tables located on platforms on river. Liked ducks, turtles. eels fish etc. A unique place to stay. Staff helpful. Sept quieter time to go.”

“Location is wonderful---a short walk to a great beach. Quiet, peaceful, right on the Arikanda River and so very comfortable. Breakfast was very good with lots of options. Staff was friendly and very helpful. But the topping on the cake was when I asked some questions about the hike to see the eternal flames at Cirali (nearby) , the owner of the hotel wanted to know if I had a walking stick for the tricky hike. When I told him I did not, he said, "Just a minute", and took two brooms apart to give the the handles to use for walking sticks! That is just above and beyond considerate and helpful!!! That would NEVER happen in the United States! I LOVE Turkey and the Turkish people, and this man is a primary example of why! Great hotel, wonderful location. They also own a great restaurant on the beach at Cirali, named the Arikanda, where we had the best meal ever in many months of travelling in Turkey. Get the lemon chicken!!! Fabulous. I would return to the Arikanda River Hotel in a heartbeat----and I would drive up to Cirali for the Arikanda restaurant as often as possible!”