Dardanos Hotel

Great small hotel in the middle of the village. Comfortable and spotless rooms, quiet pool and terrace and a warm welcome from Arif and his team. Relaxed and laid back atmosphere - the perfect place to stay in this stunning part of Turkey

The Dardanos is a complete gem. Situated in the tiny village of Patara it’s a great base for the exquisite Patara beach, the spellbinding archeological site of ancient Patara and nearby sites at Latoon, Xanthos, Saklikent and Tlos. The beautiful towns of Kalkan and Kas and Fetihe are close by. The hotel is small, spotlessly clean with beautiful simple en-suite rooms and a fabulous pool. Breakfast is fresh and delicious in the flower haven garden. Arif runs this place superbly. He is relaxed, knowledgeable and always helpful if you need anything. Definitely the best place to stay in Patara , and in the area if you want a quieter more authentic trip than the busier more touristy towns nearby. And the beach is astonishing- miles of golden sand unspoilt by buildings to conserve the loggerhead turtle breeding ground.

We just love this hotel, this was our second visit, also our first holiday since before lockdown, we were not disappointed. It is just the perfect match of the hotel, the gardens & pool, hotel location and of course Arif the hotel manager and his team that make this hotel such a joy to visit and stay in. The Dardanos hotel is probably the only place other than home that I truly switch off, chill and just relax! :0) Below is a small list of the highlights (In no particular order) Lovely small hotel with personal touch. Arif the hotel manager and his team. Beautiful swimming pool & gardens. Excellent breakfast. Great location, 2-3 km to Roman ruins & Patara beach. Excellent WiFi. No TV (Perfect). Air conditioning in the room. Great Bar offering good selection of wine, beer & spirits. Local shops & Restaurants (there is no lunch/dinner option @hotel) Airport transfer service.

A really wonderful family run hotel in this charming village, twenty minutes walk from the beach or a short low cost taxi ride (advisable in the midday sun) to 16km of largely undeveloped beach. The area is stiff with stunning archaeological ruins, many thousands of years old. Relaxing stylish pool area. Great food and drinks around the village or in neighbouring Kalyan, a short drive/taxi ride away. Thank you Arif and your excellent team. All essentials for a fantastic holiday are here and we will definitely be back for more in the future…

We really loved this hotel - the lovely warm welcome, the cool comfortable rooms (loved the comfy mattress topper!) the relaxed friendly vibe created by Arif and Burak, the pretty pool and the friendly bar. We had stayed at other hotels in Patara but they didn’t really ‘fit’ with us. Arif and Burak couldn’t do enough for us- restaurant recommendations, info on local area, arranging transfers. Burak even gave us a lift to the ancient city when it was too hot to walk there. Correspondence with Arif prior to booking was a breeze! We met so many friendly and interesting people there too, and even bumped into an old friend Ali, who now runs Patara Beach Club. The hotel is right in the centre of Patara village, but really quiet. We can’t recommend this place highly enough, and can’t wait to return.

We spent 6 nights here and had the most relaxing vacation. The hotel has a cosy, calm feeling and Arif with the rest of the staff go out of their way to make your stay care free. We enjoyed the garden and the beautiful pool. The breakfast is nice with delicious seasonal fruits and a nice espresso if you please. It is located in a central area and has plenty of good restaurants in the vicinity. I am looking forward to come back here.