A gorgeous boutique hotel perched by the water’s edge with just 12 suites and 4 villas, an idyllic beachside escape

Once a simple guesthouse, the Likya Gardens Hotel has been totally transformed into a beach front boutique hotel comprising of just 12 spacious suites, two 2 bedroom villas and two 3 bedroom villas.

Likya Gardens surveys, the Bay of Kalkan and looks out across the inky waters to Hotel Villa Mahal on the far side of the Bay.  The stunning and quiet waterfront location is ideal for couples seeking a peaceful escape with plenty of privacy.

Likya Gardens and Likya Beach Club prides itself on offering the highest levels of service to select guests.

Boasting one of the best locations in Kalkan, this reinvented boutique property is reached via a small lane which to Kalkan’s westerly shore, and has a secluded position overlooking the sea, yet it is still possible to walk into the main part of town.  The boutique hotel is spread across the hillside and offers the opportunity to relax either by your private pool or by the sea, with an attentive and discreet service provided by hotel staff.

All but 6 rooms have their own private swimming pool. New for 2022 are four chic- beachside style villas complete with their own private swimming pools. Built over two floors with the bedrooms on the first floors.  In addition, there are 4 new deluxe pool rooms, situated in the gardens with their own plunge pools and those delightful sea views. All the rooms are spacious, light and airy and have a wonderful laid back feel.

In the original building there are 6 rooms without pool, each has a balcony with sea views and complimentary use of the hotel’s private waterfront and bathing platforms. In the main building there is the Penthouse Jacuzzi Suite with its gorgeous views and its own-roof top Jacuzzi and the Signature Pool room on the ground floor, is always a favourite choice with our regular guests.

Breakfast is served in a shaded area at the Likya Beach Club and features a delightful Mediterranean buffet and some daily specials. Light lunches are available at the hotel’s private waterfront known as the Likya Beach Club. A short walk back along the coastal road will take you to a plethora of wonderful restaurants in Kalkan. Alternatively both the Likya Pavilion, Likya Residence and Asfiya Sea View hotels are close by and both have renowned restaurants.

Pretty steps lead down from Likya Gardens Terrace to the waterfront below where there are private cabanas – one for each of the villas – to enjoy the beachfront in utter seclusion.  They are inspired by the Caribbean and give a hippy chic beachfront vibe that is instantly relaxing.   The whitewashed, wooden cabanas are individually decorated and each has a sun lounger as well of course die-for views out over the Mediterranean.

The waterfront beach club offers easy access to the sea with sun-loungers, diving platforms and parasols dotted here and there.  There is towel and waiter service to the beach club and cabanas with light refreshments including snacks and cooling drinks.

Luxury hotel in its own private bay, a fabulous choice for both couples and families

We are thrilled to include the elegant beach resort, Hillside Beach Club in Fethiye to our portfolio. Surrounded by sweet-smelling, pine clad mountains in a private bay, the location is undeniably breathtaking. Although larger than our selection of small, boutique hotels in Turkey, we couldn’t resist this superb hotel with vast array of facilities, making it a wonderful holiday choice for both couples and families alike.

With 330 elegantly furnished rooms and suites, some are perfect for couples whilst the larger suites can comfortably sleep a family of four, most rooms have a balcony or terrace and many with splendid sea views.

There are 3 private beaches, the main ‘Blue Flag’ beach offers a wide range of water sports for all the family, whilst Serenity and Silent Beach offer serene, quiet space for adults only. There is also huge swimming pool overlooking the pretty bay . There are plenty of great activities for youngsters, a kids club and also activities for older children and teens.

You are simply spoilt for choice when it comes to dining at the Hillside Beach Club, the main buffet restaurant offers a wide variety of Turkish and international cuisine to suit all tastes, there is also the romantic Pasha on the Bay on the waterfront, not to mention the Beach Bar and Restaurant, with it’s relaxed and informal dining by day, and by night it is transformed in to an elegant, Italian restaurant, an idyllic spot to dine al fresco on a balmy summer’s evening. (these 2 beachside restaurants are weather dependent)

The Hillside Beach Club, Fethiye is an exceptional choice for a Turkish holiday and caters for all tastes, whether you are looking for a romantic escape, or a family summer getaway with plenty of activities, this superb hotel never fails to impress.

Please note that due to the hillside location of the hotel, this property is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility.

Immerse yourself in the refined elegance of this chic sanctuary, where relaxation envelops you from the moment you arrive. The attentive and convivial service ensures your every desire is effortlessly fulfilled

Boutique, bijou and perched in a peaceful location, it very much lends itself to couples seeking a laid back escape. The hotel has the most wonderfully chilled ambiance and atmosphere, the owner has kept things delightfully simple allowing the spectacular surrounding nature, dramatic views over Selimiye bay and mountainous back drop to provide the magic. The general manager Erinc and his wonderful partner Bea have worked hard to create a convivial atmosphere akin to staying with old friends, their attention to detail and hospitality creates an intimacy that is hard to tear yourself away from.

It is instantaneously evident that Boho Garden’s world is all about kicking back and escaping from the crowds to relish pure peace and tranquillity. And outside nature does all the talking, the fragrant garden and unfettered terrain is bursting with all the spoils of the med; a plethora of abundant fig, almond and pear trees stand next to gnarled ancestral olive groves. All of the wonderful fruits are made into delicious local jams that you will have the pleasure of sampling at breakfast and they even produce their own olive oil, it doesn’t get more local. The focal point of life is the verdant garden where two large swimming pools are very much the place to gather. The only interruption is the occasional splosh of a guest diving in for a refreshing dip. Adjacent, is the tasteful Tikki Pool bar which serves an array of cooling drinks and pool lunches throughout the day and by nightfall it adopts a cool cocktail vibe.

The hotel boasts 18 individually styled rooms with either garden or sea views. The Nature and Patio rooms are beautifully put together, each enjoys private outside space. For those looking to indulge, the Loft Suites are crowned with stunning free standing baths and jacuzzi tubs which have unbeatable sea views.  Outside, these suites enjoy a shared garden with wonderful scenic landscape views and plenty of cosy corners to curl up with a good book.

Located just moments from Selimiye, Boho Garden is perfectly positioned to wander out and explore all this region has to offer. Sea worshippers will adore the glistening turquoise water and one or two chi-chi beach clubs have all the services you could possibly need for a truly tempting afternoon by the water’s edge. Boats leave daily to explore this stunning coastline, revealing a plethora of secluded coves and secret swimming spots that are only accessible by Captains in the know. While staying at Boho Garden you might also want to take the opportunity to explore the stunning countryside,  the Carian trail is an 820km walking route that ventures into some of the lesser known regions in Turkey- the landscape here is also peppered with classical ruins that date back to the Hellenistic period.

Understated elegance permeates through this bohemian sanctuary leaving you relaxed from the moment you arrive. The entire concept is extraordinarily well done. Naturally serene environs are complemented by an intimate ambience, Boho Garden is the perfect place to escape, rejuvenate and relax.

Summer 2025 Family Friendly

Please kindly note the Boho Garden Hotel is family friendly but due to the rooms only being doubles it does not lend itself to families.

Out and About, Service Note: The hotel team are super hospitable and where possible they will do their utmost to fulfil requests such as whisking guests down to the seafront for dinner, or pick up and drop offs from local beaches.

A stunning luxury 5* boutique hotel near the charming town of Ágios Nikolaos, a well -deserved member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Ideally situated on its own private stretch of sandy beach, the St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel and Thalassa Villas offers magnificent views over the Gulf of Mirabello. Relax around one of the 2 infinity pools that both offer wonderful spots to rejuvenate with a book, or for the more energetic, why not enjoy the many water activities on offer from the water sports centre or continue daily exercise in the fitness centre with state-of-the-art Cybex and techno gym machines.

This hotel is a luxury boutique hotel, privately run, yet offering the services and facilities of a larger luxury resort and with genuine Greek hospitality. With a selection of beautifully appointed and recently renovated rooms, suites and villas, all with modern and spacious interiors with large terraces or balconies and most with fabulous sea views. The exclusive Club Studio Suites, as well as the new Olives & Sea Suites and Thalassa Villas have their own seawater private swimming pools which are heated in the shoulder months and come with their own elevated VIP benefits and little surprises during your stay. The range of rooms and suites ensure this hotel is perfect for couples as well as families.

Dining wise, there is something for everyone at this fabulous hotel; a choice of five restaurants at St. Nicolas Bay Hotel, ranging from fine dining to ranging from the fine dining Minotaure, to the traditional Greek Kafenion on the waterfront with Cretan dishes and excellent seafood; a state of the art Poseidon Spa with an indoor pool and an extensive range of treatment suites where guests can enjoy the ultimate relaxation and tranquil experience. There are plenty of activities to keep inquisitive minds entertained too; a children’s club and playground immersed in nature, cinema, a teens games room and boutique.

This boutique hotel and villas promises the perfect blend of local and contemporary architecture with a strong emphasis on privacy all offered with a perfect backdrop of the Mirabello Bay, with friendly and personable service suitable for any discerning guest.

NB. NEW: Accommodation Tax and  Climate Resilience Tax, effective from 01/01/2024 ( this is applicable to all 5* hotels in Greece). The fee is 10 euros per room per night payable directly by the guests to the hotel, at checkout.  Please kindly note that if the government occupancy tax rates change, the prevailing tax rates at the time of the guest stay will be charged accordingly.

The hotel is not be suitable for guests with limited mobility, wheelchair users, or those who experience significant walking difficulties. We kindly advise considering alternative accommodations within our portfolio for a more comfortable stay.

The Cayo Exclusive Resort and Spa is a seriously elegant design hotel. The property enjoys unprecedented space in each of it’s 116 pool suites and offers guests unparalleled views of the iridescent Spinalonga Island, a UNESCO world Heritage List nominee, together with mesmerising vistas over the sparkling azure waters of Mirabello Bay. Standing in an elevated position, aloft a steep hill, it is still only 250 metres from Plaka pebble beach and dramatically framed by jagged cliffs.

Exceptional attention to detail is demonstrated throughout the Cayo Hotel Concept. The property has been meticulously designed to blend seamlessly with it surrounds and embrace Cretan architectural design. Interiors have been paired by Milanese designer Gian Paolo Venier who took his inspiration from the culture and natural landscape of the island- where possible combining local artisan’s craftmanship with modern furnishings, fittings, and cool neutral tones. Even the selected materials for the project are those rich in the history of Greece, white marble, volaka marble and terracotta. All of which have been handpicked to provide guests with a sense of connection to their surrounds. Throughout, the property exudes bohemian characteristics underpinned by a level of comfort and luxury that is often difficult to find. Accommodation options are plentiful, with many room categories having the option of additional beds or cots- lending itself to families and friends travelling together as well as couples. With so much room to roam guests will relish the incredible outside space and panoramic views from every aspect.

For those seeking a flop and drop vacay with plenty of rest and relaxation there are plenty of swimming opportunities in situ. The hotel boasts three swimming pools, two are large and beautiful where you can bathe under sunny Cretan Skies or cosy up poolside on a voluptuous lounger with a good read. Beyond the pool, is Cayo’s spot on the beach, located just 250m from the hotel and if you don’t fancy stretching your legs, the hotel shuttle runs from the morning into the evening- it’s a wonderful place to unwind while being serenaded by the majestic sounds of the sea. And if you are looking for some respite from the sun, a visit to the well being centre will be the ultimate rejuvenation remedy, pick from one of the many treatments listed on the spa menu or unwind in the Turkish bath. There is also a fitness centre and studio for those who prefer not to let their holiday stand in the way of workout rituals.

A stay at the Cayo Exclusive Resort allows guests to be as well looked after as they like and as independent too. So often the conception with resort hotels is that with everything you could possibly need at your fingertips there is very little reason to leave. The same of course can be said for the Cayo Exclusive Resort which offers residents opportunities to dine in four different restaurants and two bars all of which offer exceptional cuisine with many ingredients seasonal and sourced from local eco-friendly farms or produced in the hotel’s own organic garden. However, Cayo is committed to supporting the local Cretan culture and a sustainable approach to tourism. To this end, the team encourage guests to enjoy the local tavernas in Plaka and explore the wider region, taking in a climbing experience, hiking, water sports and diving.

No matter your interests, the Cayo Exclusive Resort and Spa will provide the ultimate relaxation vacation. The position makes it easy to pick up the pace and venture effortlessly beyond the hotel perimeters. It is however the wonderful team locally on site, who deliver a friendly and attentive service. Proud and hospitable, they are eager to provide a relaxed atmosphere and unforgettable experience that makes it so hard to leave.

NB. NEW: Accommodation Tax and  Climate Resilience Tax, effective from 01/01/2024 ( this is applicable to all 5* hotels in Greece). The fee is 10 euros per room per night payable directly by the guests to the hotel, upon arrival. The hotel reserves the right to not accommodate guests who refuse to pay the CR tax. Please kindly note that if the government occupancy tax rates change, the prevailing tax rates at the time of the guest stay will be charged accordingly.