Incredible mind blowing setting. Fantastic friendly hosts who have poured so much love into this property. Delicious turkish breakfast with lots of variety. Location was the perfect distance to the town. It's a great 6 min bike ride. Out of the hundreds of properties I've stayed out around the world this might be one of my favorites. We hope to return someday. Magical. Absolutely loved it.

Stayed in October 2023

Very nice and hospitable owners who are always there for you. And beautiful views from the great swimmingpool.

Stayed in October 2023

What we thought would be 5 days finally turned into 10, because the wonderful grounds and the warmth of the hosts did us so much good. Fantastic, lovingly tended garden with all kinds of plants; luxurious pool area; generous Turkish breakfast; clean, stylishly furnished bungalows with lots of privacy and above all an incredibly peaceful atmosphere!

Stayed in October 2023

An absolute gem! Already thinking of when to return. The wonderful owners have created a tranquil oasis where you can relax and enjoy. The breakfasts are amazing, freshly made with produce from the garden and there are numerous other touches which make your stay a really special one. Would highly recommend without hesitation.

Stayed in October 2023

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This Place!!! What a gem of a find! Erol and Gaye are genuine beautiful hosts. Portalimo lodge is a heavenly paradise of peace and rest with the bungalows all hidden in the fruit trees. The homemade breakfasts are full of taste and wholesomeness and are plentiful to set you up for the views by the pool which are magnificent (and I thanked mother nature every day for this place and its surrounding nature). This is a place to calm you and rejuvenate, not for partying. The lodge is a walk or short cycle away from the village. There are no taxis running in the immediate area. Olympos end of the beach is stunning with two rustic beach restaurants to sit and listen to the waves and watch the world go by as you fall asleep. There are a few smaller boats which sail around the bay and this is lovely too so we booked two trips via MAHI MAHI TRAVEL (Cirali). Ceylon restaurant is the best we tried on the main strip of the village. Alcohol puts the prices up somewhat but the food is fairly priced and delicious. Take Lira or Euro - everything priced in Lira. You can change money in a couple of places there but no main office.- you will need to ask. Lovely boutique shops with one off clothing and jewellery and restaurants with a couple of supermarkets and 3-4 ATM around the village. This is a place I want to tell you about, but I also want to keep a secret to avoid anything ever changing. Erol and Gaye are the best and I want them to have a great many seasons as they deserve this through their love, care and attention to their home which they share. çok teşekkür ederim Lisa and Debbie will be back x

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing. Everything was PERFECT!

Gaye and Erol are just the best! They will make you feel like at home. We arrived late on the first night, and Erol offered us the ride to the village by car and picked us up when we were done. This was already so kind from him! Fresh, varied and very hearty breakfast each morning (always delicious). The garden is amazingly beautiful, the pool just perfect with its view on the mountains and the nature. Everything is well maintained and clean, the bungalow was cosy and the bed very comfortable. We took bicycles to go to the village and beach every day (5-7min). Easy ride and bicycle is a very commun transport in Cirali. They are lots of good restaurant (you definitely have to try Turkish specialities, they are so YUMMI), and also « private » beaches (belonging to hotels/restaurant) you can go to and use sunbeds and umbrellas (you can pay to use, or you order drinks/food and can use for free). We regret only one thing: that we had to leave this paradise :( we will be back for sure! Thank you again Gaye & Erol for your warm welcome, kindness and hospitality. We couldn’t have dreamed for a better place to disconnect and relax. Don’t hesitate any longer and book at Portalimo: you won’t be desappointed! Lots of love to both of you and Hera, Alice and Edgar

Stayed in September 2023

Everything was top perfect for us.

Beautiful place run by a lovely marriage. One of the best hotel i’ve stayed in. If you are looking for a peaceful , quiet stay among great nature this place is for you. Thank you for the best ending of our holidays in Turkey! Cannot wait to come back one day😊

Stayed in September 2023

There was nothing that we didn't like. The hotel is about a 20 minute walk from Cirali village, so if you are not mobile, you would need a car. We were happy to walk this though.

The owners, Gaye and Erol, were so friendly and helpful. They went out of their way to help us on a number of occasions, particularly when we had a problem with our airport transfer coming home. They provided an excellent Turkish breakfast every morning which was always fresh and plenty of choice. As for the facilities, the hotel pool area and gardens are stunning and beautifully maintained. The log cabin we stayed in was perfect for what we wanted and was immaculately clean.

Stayed in September 2023

Can’t think of anything we didn’t like.

Unbeatable beautiful setting in a National park with views of the mountains on both sides

Stayed in September 2023

Perhaps some new bikes could be purchased in the future, as we did have some bike trouble. However, for free, we were still more than happy.

This hotel is an absolute gem, as are the owners, who could not do enough for us on our stay. The hotel is beautiful and everything has been considered for guests' comfort. The rooms are lovely and stayed cool during the day with the windows closed. The pool is great and has a spectacular view of mountains and the gorgeous hotel garden. The location is about a 7 minute picturesque cycle (using bikes provided by the hotel for free) from the village of Çirali, and a further couple of minutes from the beach. Although the village itself is quiet, the hotel feels peacefully removed from the hustle and bustle. I loved this hotel (and beautiful Çirali) and would happily drop everything and move there tomorrow, especially as Errol and Gaia are so warm and kind. Thank you so much!

Stayed in September 2023

It was perfect …I wish you could buy the jams to take home. I could eat the Mandarin jam everyday

Absolutely exceptional will definitely return. Idyllic peaceful setting with no noise other than cicadas. The most fabulous breakfast with delicious homemade jams. Everyday the breakfast was slightly different- style of eggs, fruit. Served until 11am if you want a later start. The owners were so sweet and helpful. Free bikes. The pool area is stunning and an Honesty bar where you can help yourself to refreshments and snacks. Had a 5 star experience

Stayed in August 2023

A beautiful stay in a lovely natural environment. We had the best time staying at Portalimo Lodge and Erik & Gaye made us feel at home the whole time. There is a lovely swimming pool in the lodge and the beach is only a 5 minute cycle away. We can’t wait to travel back there in the future 😀

Stayed in August 2023

Everything was amazing.

This was the most perfect hotel. We will definitely be back. Just not soon enough.

Stayed in July 2023

Very little. Had to cycle into village but we knew this

Lovely setting. Very peaceful

Stayed in July 2023

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I loved everything! The pool and the breakfasts were special

Stayed in July 2023

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The place is amazing, you can feel there the love and care of the hosts in every centimetre of the space, being table napkins, which are hand-made and different every day, or wind music brought from every place of the planet the hosts visited, giving you the sound healing during fantastic breakfast. You can feel there like in paradise, surrounded by beautiful nature.

Stayed in July 2023

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The peace and quiet of the location in a beautiful garden. The owners and staff especially Kezam the cook made our stay memorable. The cabins are well thought out and equipped. The food was excellent, freshly cooked to order. Nothing is too much for our hosts.

Stayed in June 2023

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Staff and owners fantastic very welcoming food 5 star home cooked food couldn’t do enough for you xx❤️🤩

Stayed in June 2023

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Portalimo lodge was one of the most wonderful experiences I have had while travelling. Everything was excellent from the breakfast, fresh oranges on the trees, gorgeous garden, beautifully maintained bungalows nestled between breathtaking mountains to the owners' hospitality (including the adorable dog). Despite having a car, we also loved the readily available bicyles which we used for a short ride to town. Portalimo Lodge is the perfect way to spent time in Southern Turkiye. we would absolutely go back!

Stayed in May 2023

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This place is an earthly heaven, so verdant, so friendly, so everything good about life and travel. You really don’t need to leave, as the breakfast lunch and dinner, as prepared by the delightful Nezbahn, is copious and tasty. But just down the road is the beach town of Cirali, a throwback to the laidback 60s, with a wide and pristine beach. Hosts Gaye and Erol are as welcoming and interesting as any hosts we’ve encountered—retired from Istanbul, Portalimo is a labor of love, which they generously share.

Stayed in May 2023

It was a perfect holiday for us and the only bad thing is that it is over.

Absolutely in love with this place! From the moment we came in to the last second it was just perfect. Gaye and Erol and their lovely dog Hera greeted us warmly at the gate and were available for help at any moment. The place feels private, because there are only 5 bungalows so it feels very intimate. We stayed in Prestige Bungalow and there is everything you may need and more (even a jewellery hanger, mosquito net, books to read). The towels smell like home, the bed is super comfortable too. And the food! Always fresh and delicious with home-made olives, jams, eggs straight from the hens all prepared with care by a lovely lady Kezban. We had great conversations about travel and life and it made us feel like we visited family! Thank you for creating such an incredible place where one can truly rest, recharge batteries and enjoy human interaction to its finest. We will be back!

Stayed in May 2023

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Beautiful location and garden, friendly and helpful hosts, felt like a little paradise. Beach and restaurants within walking distance. Easy airport transfer was arranged. Bicycles available to use for free. Wish we could have stayed longer.

Stayed in May 2023

Evenings and nights were a bit cold the end of October but hosts explained us how to use the airconditioner as a heater so no problem at all!

The staff was exceptional, very welcoming and helpful. The place is beautiful and smal with only 5 chalets so everything is personalized and very calm. The garden and swimming pool are lovely. Breakfast is very good, thank you very much Kezban! We also had dinner twice and the food is delicious.

Stayed in October 2022

Really loved our stay here, the accommodation we stayed in was spotlessly clean and comfortable. Pool area is a beautiful addition to the property surrounded by the gardens. Owners & staff were amazing, some of the best food we have had in Turkey, we also ate dinner twice during our stay here. Bikes available to visit the surrounding areas of Cirali. Will definitely return, thank you!

Stayed in October 2022