Happy Hotel Kalkan

STUNNING huge swimming pool kept immaculately with wonderful views over the coast and lots of comfy sunbeds with pool towels. Room and bathroom was spacious ( I only had the standard room). Reception staff very helpful. Option of room safe if required for no charge. Location is at the end of the Kalamar Road. Walking distance to town if you are fit but I had hire car as too much for me. Reckon would take a fit person 30 mins to walk in. However two small beach clubs walking distance down the hill and a lot of restaurants in Kalamar road walking distance up the hill ( at least downhill after dinner!). For me the quietness of the location especially at night worked well. Good amount of parking in the hotel parking and just outside. Good basic Turkish breakfast everyday with good service from friendly staff. Option of eggs or omelette to order included. Good lunch and evening menu at poolside , usual Turkish options and well priced for a hotel. Drinks not expensive. Evening entertainment on some evenings with live music. Small children's pool but like the rest of Kalkan not really suitable for small children as many steps so they would require very close supervision. Relaxing place to stay, especially if you just want a poolside holiday with the other Kalkan options nearby. Taxis are still cheap and plentiful and can be ordered within a few mins from reception. Free book exchange in reception if you run out of holiday reading ( any cafes and hotels in Kalkan have a few shelves). Also good for solo traveller, I was with a friend for part of my stay but was perfectly comfortable staying there on my own. Pretty gardens, lots of trees and flowers and all areas clean and tidy.

Happy Hotel is located in Kalamar Bay Area. You can walk into Kalkan which is downhill and takes around 15 mins (not 5 as some have stated!). Of course you can walk back but we always took a taxi as up hill. Taxi was 200TL (about £5). Having been to Kalkan numerous times, I like this area as a little quieter. Restaurants within a 5 mins stroll. Quiet area. Rooms have a balcony - some with much better views than others. We did not have a view but did not bother us as little time is spent in the room. Room has a minibar but they make it clear this is not for your own snacks. The light is bright for this fridge so a sleep mask is a good thing to pack. Ample toiletries in the bathroom. Kettle in room - big bonus! Fabulous shower! Water from bar was only 50TL (£1.20) for a big bottle. Drinks are expensive at hotel but everywhere in Kalkan now is! Pool area amazing with the most stunning views and attentive staff to bring you drinks!

Good bay view and a big nice swimming pool. The restaurant locates by the pool, also with both mountain view and bay view. The food is perfect and alcohol available. The room is bigger than average with a big balcony.

The hotel was very good, excellent staff and attentiveness to your requirements. Good setting for the hotel, quiet but not too far from shops, restaurants and cafes. Beach very close and relaxing. Excellent room, and fittings, with comfy large double bed.

The fantastic pool!! No matter how many people were in there was always room to swim . 25 metres .always spotlessly clean as was the rest of the hotel. Delicious breakfast buffet . Staff were always really attentive and discreet.