We love Turkey and regularly have holidays there - this was our eleventh, although only second time in Dalyan. We booked a cheap deal through Thomas Cook website for 2 weeks self-catering. Although we only booked the bedsit apartment we actually were given a lovely apartment with big sitting room/ kitchen and separate double bedroom. The weather was extremely hot even for Turkey - reaching 50c one day, so we were very pleased to have several windows, all with mosquito netting so that there was a lovely through draft all night. There was air conditioning in the bedroom if you wanted but we don't like air con. The kitchen area was,as usual, basic but there was a lovely fridge - our main requirement; two rings, basic crockery and cookware and a kettle.
The Sahin apartments are run in a very friendly and efficient manner. We were very impressed with the staff who were always courteous and helpful without being overbearing if you didn't want to spent a lot of time chatting at the bar (this was however well catered for if that's what was wanted!). There is a snack bar there, we didn't use it but only because we are addicted to Lokanta food so went into town every evening and lunchtime! There is also a minibus into town in the evenings although we chose to walk. There is also a Hamman right next to the pool area - worth trying a Turkish bath or two!
Dalyan is lovely. A beautiful rural location with wildlife abundant - a full stork nest just down the road! The river is stunning and the resort more laidback than busier more hassley resorts.
We were able to have a lovely relaxed holiday doing exactly as we pleased. There is plenty to do if you want but it is also a wonderful place to do nothing!
I would recommend the river walk, which is beautiful with a lovely shady bar where you can sit watching turtles etc. They also do very reasonable boat trips.

My wife and I had never been to Turkey together before, I had always had the "...I'm not going to Turkey" attitude thinking it would be dirty, i'd have an upset stomach and my blonde-haired wife would constantly be getting hassled. However, we needed a sunshine break desperately and funding wise, this worked out perfectly when we booked through Thomas Cook online.

We booked at the supposed 2* Sahin apartments after reading a couple of other reviews online suggesting that the apartments would be clean and more than adequate. When arriving at Sahin down the rubble-track from the main road we were somewhat nervous, however once inside the entrance of Sahin we were very pleasantly surprised. We were greeted by the friendly staff, personally introduced to many of them and our bags carried up to our room. The room was on the top (2nd) floor and overlooked the pool and bar area. The cleanliness of the room was very impressive, as was the size of it. There was a large lounge/kitchenette area, a shower-room/wc/basin, and a large bedroom. Aircon in our bedroom was available for a small cost from the hotel but we opted not to use it.

The pool, poolside bar and terraced dining area were all kept clean and tidy and staffed until the last guest had gone to bed in the evening. However, noise was not an issue if you weren't the last person up!

We spent the majority of our 2 weeks around the pool at the hotel and found it thoroughly relaxing. A massive bonus of staying at Sahin is that there is a Hammam (turkish bath) adjoined to the hotel. During our stay we had two turkish baths (saunas, showers and full body exfoliate), a full body massage and mud packs on our faces so became familiar with the boss of the baths who spoke to us on a daily basis and shared drinks with us.

The town of Dalyan is a very enjoyable place to visit. Every evening we took the 10/15 minute relaxed walk in for evening meals and drinks and to take in the ambiance. We tried a different restaurant most nights and were very impressed with the quality of food, the price and the service. The locals could not do enough for us, both in the hotel and in the village. A particular favourite meal was the local traditional lamb "hotpot" cooked in a clay pot and broken into at your table.

On our days not lying by the pool we ventured to the Market in Dalyan both Saturdays of our stay - a very hot experience - enjoyable but two visits to a market in two weeks was adequate! We also spent a day on the "Discover Dalyan" trip incorporating the famous mud and sulphur baths, the large inland lake, the beach and a BBQ on the boat. Another day out was spent on a luxury yacht island hopping - we opted for the more expensive yacht option rather than the double-decker cheap boat - A choice which with certainly did not regret.

To sum up our holiday, it was superb, and we are looking to return to Dalyan this summer.

We are two ladies of maturer years, but both of much younger outlook! We had a week in the Sahin Apartments in September 2005. We were at first put into the wrong apartment and, although it was clean and absolutely first-class, we had booked so that we could have a bedroom each (the first night was spent, one in a bedroom and the other on the convertible sofa - totally adequate and very comfortable). There was no hassle about being re-housed the following day in an apartment with two large, airy bedrooms, with two balconies! The staff at the Sahin, especially the manager (can't remember his name) were wonderful and we had a really lovely time. As it was a bit late in the season the place wasn't full and there were very few people around the pools. However, this didn't really matter. The Turkish Night was absolutely first-class with very good food and a troupe of traditional dancers who were excellent. The Sahin is right next to one of the oldest Hammims (Turkish Baths) in Dalyan and a visit there is highly recommended. We would have no hesitation in recommending the Sahin Apartments to anyone. And Dalyan is absolutely the perfect place for a holiday. Dragging our husbands and friends back there in June 2006!

we have just returned from a 2 week holiday (10/04) at the sahin apartments in dalyan.
the whole family loved it , the weather was great.
The staff at the apartment was so friendly as though they had known you for years, nothing was to much trouble for them what ever you asked them. The chef (cookie) would made you what ever you wanted to eat and the food was lovely, the cleaners would also do some washing for you if you asked (which was helpful for a family of 6).
The apartments were very big and clean.
Go see and enjoy like we did.
If you would like to see pictures of the apartment please feel free to email me,carol03j@aol.com.
if you go please say hello to the laughing manager,umit(reception) and chef from the jones family.