We stayed at Levanta in July and August. My wife and two children (10 and 13) had a fantastic time. The accommodation is nothing like anything you will have stayed in before and the warmth and friendliness of the staff is unsurpassed. We heard about Levanta through a friendof a friend and judging by what people said when we were there, it's obvious that people come back year after year. By Turkish standards the food at the hotel is top notch, although probably only above average when compared to decent UK hotels. But then again prices were more like the UK than Turkey. However........the setting is worth the extra you'll pay when compared to what you get at the local tavernas or anywhere in the UK. The Levanta is probably the BEST place we've ever stayed - and we've travelled quite extensively.

We stayed at Lavanta in early summer (2005) before the tourist season got into full swing. The hotel is extremely nice, being set on a high, quite steep hill above town. The hill location and the layout make especially grand the views of the sea from the outdoor sitting areas. Maria and Tosun, the owners, are great and the staff was very courteous and helpful.

We found the smallish town of Yakilavak, where the Lavanta is, to be far more appealing than crowded Bodrum about 10 miles away. Bodrum has a lot of traffic and lots of European tourists. Many good restaurants in Yak and the town market on thursdays is very lively.

The Lavanta is 11 miles from the hub-bub that is Bodrum. It is located on a hill side above the small seaside town of Yalikavak. The setting overlooking the sea is beautiful. If you prefer a restful, beautiful setting rather than noisy nightlife, traffic & dust, you will like the Lavanta. And much to our surprise, dinner at the Lavanta is a first class fine dining experience thanks to Maria's supervision and participation. Our suite was spacious, spotless and comfortable - nice kitchen, sitting room, bath and bedrooms plus a private porch with a great view. Maria and Tosun are very, very gracious hosts - simply a warm & wonderful couple. Our stay at the Lavanta was the highlight of our six week independent trip through the Aegean. We look forward to staying at the Lavanta again !