Bük Butik Otel

A charming little boutique hotel right beside the blue lagoon. We really liked it.

You don't need the Maldives for clear water right at your doorstep. Even though my house is near the sea in Palamutbükü, I still can't get over the marigolds, bengonvilleas, jujube trees, pumpkin flower petals, and birdsong here. It's hard to describe how beautiful it all is. This is the kind of place where you can find peace and happiness, with smiling faces, love, and joy. Visit Bük Boutique Hotel. Thank you for everything, Mr. Sezer, Mr. Batuhan, Ms. Hande, Mr. Hasan, and my dear Aras and Arya.

The sea is very clean, though stony and quick to get deep. Gerence Bay is about a seven-minute walk away, and worth trying if you head there around 7 am to enjoy it. There are enough amenities in Palamutbükü to spend your holiday without going out, though I'd set aside one evening for Old Datça. At Bük Boutique Hotel, friendly staff welcome you and you walk to your room through flowers. The days felt restorative, with birds, crickets, and waves around us, plus a calm beach, pristine sea, and a magnificent view. Families with children may like the garden-facing ground-floor rooms, while the upper floors have a view and bohemian feel that suits couples looking for romance. We had breakfast included. Dinner prices seemed a little high to me, though they were in line with nearby places.

We had a really enjoyable four-night holiday and I'd happily come back. The hotel is spotless, the rooms smell lovely, and it's quiet and relaxing. Mr. Hasan looked after us kindly from arrival through departure, and all the staff were polite and quick to handle our requests.