Takunya Cave Hotel

Good location and have tour options.

We felt like the owner, Fatima, went out of her way to be unpleasant and unaccommodating. The location was good. Hostile, unfriendly, rude. We had to search for her when we arrived to check in since no one was at reception. She refused to help us call the airport or arrange transport to retrieve our bags that the airline lost, insisting she would only help book tours (so she’d get commission). We obviously took our business elsewhere. Room was dank, dark, smelly, fetid and hot (hey, to be expected, right? It’s a cave). But ours also had no window or any ventilation at all unless we left the door open, in which case the owner’s car would run in. ZERO housekeeping during a four night stay. One morning Fatima came in to the room not realizing we were still there and then left abruptly, which was strange since again, she didn’t clean at all while we were there, not even to empty trash or replace toilet paper. She kept trying to get our friend to "gift" her the gold earrings she was wearing. The last few days she spent laying on the couch in reception saying she was sick and yelling at guests to close the door (the only way in or out). She did not keep her distance from us our our toddler and as a result we were all sick the rest of the two week trip with whatever she had. All in all, would NOT recommend.

We loved our stay here. The hotel is so central and Fatma is absolutely amazing! It is a value for money hotel and a must stay! We stayed in the cave room 103 and absolutely loved our time spent here. You can even see the balloons from the terrace here. Fatma makes excellent handmade jewellery too. Will definitely visit again.

Cant explain the kindness and level of care Fatima gave us, she is like a mother to us now. From the day we entered she took care of us like her own children. Very clean rooms, charming and all the facilities you need. Perfect location to all restaurants and activities. Literally walking distance. Thank you soo much for a memorable stay. I highly recommend booking this place, also great value for money.

I do not recommend staying at this hotel. It looks nice and the rooms are big an spacious but the management and treatment of customers from the owner is unacceptable and rude. The hotel is managed by a family. A mother and 2 sons. Ahmed is the nicest of them all and very accommodating and understands how a customer should be treated and provides a caring vibe - his mother on the other side is the problem is this hotel. It might be personal experience but trust me she ruins the hotel vibe. She is constantly checking what you are doing and makes you feel like you are being watched. When I arrived she tried to make me pay more than what was offered on Agoda or *********** so I had to explain I wouldn’t and agree to pay the reasonable price. The good think is she did find me a room the room is great. Even through they had a card machine she instead I paid cash and she wouldn’t stop asking for it because she needed the cash to go to the supermarket. Like it is supposed to be my problem ? Every time I left my room she’s follow to ask me where the mon y was. Very intimidating feeling and pressure which you don’t need when you’re on holiday. She asked other travellers to cash out the money when is so easy to just pay by card as the commission fee to cash money out of outrageous. She just doesn’t know how to be nice. The breakfast is average and you need to keep reminding her that there isn’t coffee or milk and she always gets annoyed when you ask her to go fetch it. The breakfast room was still opened with plenty of food at 11,11am and I went to make me another coffee and I picked some food as there was so much left thinking why would this be a problem - it’s food! and she got the hump that breakfast finishes at 10.30Am needless victim behaviour and she got angry I picked some food instead of being nice and say of course take more if you need it’s ok because literally it is ok. She hasn’t cleaned my room once! I stay in my room sometimes because I am tired but she clearly could come and check and get some toilet papers refilled. No, she hasn’t been once! She sleeps on the bench at the entrance of the hotel which I find very u professional. She chases after you and money 24/7. She shouts about when she’s cleaning with her son. Overall, the hotel is gorgeous in terms of the architecture and interiors and in a great location but I’d rather stay in a cheaper place where you are treated fairly and with someone who is nice. At the end of the day it isn’t about the looks it’s about the experience you receive and at this hotel you won’t get the personal intimate attention you should receive. I do not think it’s worth it. There are plenty nicer people out here in Turkey who I’d rather give my money to than this family. Also breakfast is so basic 🤯 Camilla