“We come back”

A place like home with chicken and a lot of love from the owners

This was a wonderful vacation in an absolutely serene lodge! It was very quiet, the breakfast was delicious, and the pool area was beautiful. The fact that there are only 5 huts in total means that it is very quiet and relaxing. Erol and Gael are excellent hosts. The family atmosphere on their premises makes the stay particularly special. They baked a cake for my birthday for example! Cirali is a lively little village with a beautiful beach (turquoise water), and some nice hiking opportunities. Our highlight was hiking up the Lycean Way and spending time at hidden beach. The lodge offers free bikes to go into town, which makes getting around very easy. There is a lot one can do here, and we would come back any time!

Set in jasmine scented gardens designed to give each unit complete privacy, Portolimo is a haven of tranquility and peace. Set under the protection of majestic mountain peaks, you can read a good book beside the sparkling pool. I was not feeling well (tummy issue) at the end of our stay, and Gaye and Erol kindly made me meals that I could have. We befriended a local 🐈 and our unit felt like home. Chatting to other guests at breakfast, it was evident that many were returning for up to the 6th time. When it was time to leave, we felt that we would love to stay here again. Portolimo is a place where you can completely relax, unwind, and wash away your cares. If you enjoy cycling, there are bicycles available at no cost, and you can explore the village and surroundings at your leisure. Portalimo was absolutely fabulous 👌

“Perfect Couples Stay”

The whole experience was amazing from start to finish. The hosts greeted us and were exceptionally helpful and friendly throughout the stay. The scenery in and around the hotel was stunning and really made you feel you had your own personal slice of paradise in Cirali. Having a limited number of rooms meant the experience was very personalised and exceptionally relaxing. All of our needs were met and exceeded from the unbelievable breakfast spread, to parking, to having bikes available... The list goes on. They also made a birthday cake for my girlfriend without being asked, just from recognising the date in her passport, which was delicious. But that level of attention to detail was a perfect example of how the hosts went over and above to make it an incredible experience. Another point of note is the hosts local knowledge, they recommend a great place for dinner and also a Baklava spot in Antalya which did not disappoint.

This is one of those special stays that I’ll remember for a long time - It is truly beautiful. The property and gardens are so lush and green, there are lots of fruit trees and massive mountain backdrops. The pool is great with many different types of seating and there are even chickens roaming. The owners, Gaye and Erol and the chef are very kind and welcoming. The breakfast is incredible and they even offer dinner too at very reasonable prices. It’s a little back from the beach but the accom offers bikes that you can freely use. Don’t hesitate in booking this stay.

“Perfect stay in the middle of nature !”

Gaye and Erol are adorable, the swimming pool and the garden are fabulous, the bungalow is comfortable and the beach is easily accessible by bike ! We recommend 100% :) thank you Gaye and Erol !

“Delightful retreat on road into Circali”

Delightful property with small cabin style accommodation about 20/30 minute flat walk to Cirali township and beach. Well appointed twin room with small deck in lovely garden setting. Excellent breakfast with lots of variety with fresh ingredients and presentation prepared by Soula. Superb cook who also can prepare lunch or dinner by preordering. Relaxing pool with both sunny and shady areas to chill out. Friendly and super helpful hosts. Note hourly bus service from 900 am to 700 pm to / from township / beach or to main highway. Timings can be a little fluid.

Loved everything - the most incredible place we have ever stayed. Beautiful gardens, pool and rooms. Amazing attention to detail. Delicious food. The hosts and chef were so kind and helpful. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

“Highly recommend this place and looking forward to come back .”

We spent a week in April in this adorable place , surrounded by mountains and beautiful garden. The orange trees were blossoming and you can’t get enough of this incredible aroma . Our little cottage was cute and had everything necessary to relax and enjoy the vacation. Gaye and Erol are very hospitable and kind couple , they took great care of us and treated us with delicious and varied breakfasts every morning . Even though the hotel is a bit distant from the center of Çirali but we were provided with bikes which made it very easy to get everywhere .

“Pure relaxation amongst trees and mountains”

Very nice couple is leading the lodge hotel. Everything is done with a high attention to details and a huge care about guests. Every breakfast was like an art piece, not similar to previous one. The territory is huge with a lovely and very maintained garten with lemon, banana and pomegranate trees and swimming pool.

“Memorable!”

This was more than a hotel as our lovely hosts made us feel so welcome in their home! The gardens in and around the bungalows were magnificent and everything was so green and lush.. it was amazing. Walking out of our bungalow and to the pool felt like we were in the jungle with the mountainous backdrop. The pool area is gorgeous and surrounded by trees and mountains. We had bikes to get to the beach (about 5 mins) or short drive. Loved our stay so much!

“Idyllic place to spend a holiday!”

Beautiful location, gardens, pool. Accommodation had everything we needed and hosts were exceptional.

The best place we have ever stayed at! We felt so welcome at the hotel and the food was absolutely delicious!

“A glorious retreat.”

The scenery was incredible, the garden was beautiful and wonderful to relax in, and the owners were a delight.

Everything was beautiful, we loved it! The room was very comfortable and cool, the pool and garden were beautiful and the breakfasts were delicious. Erol and Gaye made us feel very much at home. Thank you so much!

“I wished I could I’ve stayed longer”

Everything. The all setting is so beautiful, with greenery all around. The pool area is absolutely stunning, and there’s a lot of cute corners full of details around the property. The breakfast is amazing, freshly made, and with plenty of options and variety. The hosts and the chef were very kind and seem to be always available. The location is very convenient, just a 5 minute drive from the beach, but you can also use one of the several bikes the property has available for free.

Very friendly, helpful and welcoming Great breakfast Beautiful setting

“A perfect place to escape to in Çirali”

Portalimo Lodge is the perfect place to stay in Çirali. Everything was perfect. We loved the warmth and friendliness of the hosts Gaye and Erol, who were so kind and helpful. The Turkish breakfasts were so fresh and tasty. The room had everything we needed, including a powerful shower. We loved taking the bikes and cycling 5 minutes down to the main street and the beach before cycling back and crashing by the pool. We will definitely be back!

“An idyllic holiday in a beautiful oasis.”

Breakfast was fresh, varied and plentiful. Excellent value for money. Location was a little far out for us but Erol was more than happy to drive us into the village and collect us. Gaye, Erol and their staff work very hard at keeping guests happy. Little touches such as home made Lemonade and cakes were lovely. Thank you for a wonderful holiday.

“A little slice of heaven”

Beautiful setting, wonderful kind and helpful owners, lovely clean pool all very tranquil