Everything I read in Tripadvisor was true about Venus. It is the best place to stay in Pamukkale. The service was first class, the room was more than I expected, the food was great & I only wish more hotels would copy their style. The staff treated us like a long lost family member, helping us to make our way to the sites, even suggesting we call them if we had any difficulty with the rest of our travels in Turkey. The young couple who run the place, Karyn & Ibrahim are just delightful. I kept getting myself into trouble with hair dryers, locked doors & internet stuff ups & they just smiled through it all & fixed it up. No fuss.

At dinner time they actually played real Turkish music, it was all quite serene in the pretty garden with a cute golden retriever lolling around on the grass.

The room was newly renovated, clean, bright & comfortable as well as roomy. I spied another room for 3 which was huge.

I guess saying all this is a waste though as its a small hotel, they don't need selling because 'word of mouth' & tripadvisor has kept it fully patronised. I'm just repeating what other have said before me.

Thanks guys for a great stay.

We only stayed one night, but two would have been better, as it turned out. We had arranged through the hotel for a private car from Izmir airport and it was there waiting for us. We had asked to see a couple of Roman sites, Tralleis and Nysa on the way, to break up the journey - expensive, compared to the local buses, but well worth considering. Both sites were worth a visit, if only to compare to Heiropolis and Ephusus. The other advantage is that we were the only people there - if you have joined the crush at Ephusus, you'll understand that this is something that may appeal to those who want to soak up the atmosphere. The Gate at Tralleis was probably the best we saw in Turkey, pic attached. As the other reviews state, lovely garden and pool area, recently re-done, friendly family run hotel and good food. Slightly away from the main tourist strip, but easily walkable if required.

Have been meaning to write this review for a while, myself, my husband and adult daughter stayed here after overnight rail trip from Istanbul. It was an oasis after pleasant but busy stay in Istanbul, and it was a relaxing and informative start to our exploration of the Turkish country side. The spacious triple room reminded me of my auntie's place (spotlessly clean and homely)
The food was home cooked and huge helpings, swimming pool welcome after a hot trek to the travertines and back, better than forking out for expensive overcrowded hot pools at the site. The highlight for us though was Karen's wonderful suggestions for places to stay on our onward journey. Not only that she rang the next place at Selcuk and booked it for us. Now that is service! and made all the difference to our holiday.

For our 2-night stay in Pamukkale, we chose Venus Hotel based on the recommendation in Lonely Planet. It is a warm and friendly place. The owner Ibrahim and his parents were very helpful, giving us rides and making arrangements for excursions.

The dining room is very cozy, we got to meet other guests over dinner. Our bedroom was lovely with hot water all the time! During our ten day visit to Turkey, we stayed in many different B&Bs. I must stay this was an experience we remember most fondly.