Aybuke Pansiyon

A sweet family run place. They welcomed us with smiles, and I'd definitely recommend it if you're after some peace and quiet.

The breakfast was another disappointment. There wasn't much of a breakfast offering, they didn't even serve eggs every day, just cakes, pastries, and cookies. I'd tell people not to book a guesthouse just based on reviews. It was beyond appalling from the start. We booked through ETS Tour, but they hadn't told the guesthouse that we had a child. The owner put us in a tiny room with no bathroom door, electrical wires running through the bathroom, and cobwebs on the ceiling. They didn't help at all. I was pregnant and had to share one bed with my child and partner. For three nights I couldn't sleep, curled up at the foot of the bed so the child could be comfortable. The room was so small they didn't provide a bed, and they wanted us to pay to move to a larger room. They were completely unhelpful. We chose the guesthouse because of the reviews, but they didn't match our experience. If you go based on those reviews, your holiday could be ruined.

We were four people and stayed five nights. The peaceful setting was the best part, especially sitting on the divan outside our room among olive trees, listening to crickets. It's quiet and great for relaxing, though not for anyone who likes nightlife. The sea is within walking distance, and the sunbeds and umbrellas are free. There's a small market nearby, plus a fishmonger and a mobile greengrocer who regularly announce what they're selling. Datça is half an hour away, but the winding, hilly roads make the trip tiring. There are lots of coves nearby, and Palamutbükü was my favorite for its long beach and sandy sea. The air wasn't overly humid. Our simple, clean room and bathroom were better than I expected. There was air conditioning and a mini-fridge. I would've liked coat hooks in the bathroom. There wasn't a wardrobe, maybe because space is limited, and perhaps the empty boxes were being used instead. The single bedspreads could've been a bit bigger. Breakfast was buffet style, with different pastries each day, plus jams and olives made by Aunt Fatma, one of the owners. Aunt Zülfiye, an Uzbek employee, makes very good pastries. My one real gripe was the tea, which was always lukewarm, almost cold. Dinner can be arranged for an extra, reasonable price. I'd definitely recommend Aunt Zülfiye's Uzbek dumplings. Yes, I'd stay here again. Thanks to the owners, Ms. Nurya and her husband, Mr. Buğra, and to Aunt Fatma, their friendly, pleasant mother. 🙏🙏🧡🧡

The rooms were clean and the staff were very polite, always ready to help. The location is great if you want to explore Datça, with everything at a fairly convenient distance. Even though the place is very cheap, they also put together a really nice village breakfast. We were very happy with our stay and definitely recommend it. I'm uploading a photo of the breakfast too. :)