Natureland Efes stands on the Şirince road in Değirmen Boğazı, a green setting outside Selçuk and a few minutes by car from Ephesus. The ruins are about eight minutes away, the Ephesus Archaeological Museum and the Basilica of St John about six, and Selçuk station five. It is described as an upscale, family-friendly bed and breakfast, with a seasonal outdoor pool, a children's pool, sun loungers and umbrellas, a terrace, a garden and barbecue grills. Rooms include a standard double that sleeps four, with mountain views, and a classic bungalow with a kitchenette that sleeps five. Free babysitting, free Wi-Fi, free self-parking, air conditioning and laundry service are part of the offer. Guests rate it highly, with strong scores for cleanliness and facilities. It is an appealing choice for families and groups who want space, a pool and a green setting instead of a town hotel.
Location and getting around
The property is outside Selçuk's historic centre, so you will normally travel by car or taxi, but the distances are short. The ruins and the museum are a few minutes away, and Şirince is on the same road, which makes the property a good base for combining Ephesus with the village. An airport shuttle is available on request for a fee per vehicle, and the airport is about fifty minutes away. If you do not have a car, plan on taxis, and ask the property about transfers and tours.
It is a quieter, greener choice than the town hotels, with the hills rather than the old streets outside the window.Rooms and facilities: the standard rooms are large, at about thirty-five square metres, and the bungalows offer even more space with a kitchenette, so they suit families who like to prepare simple meals. A restaurant is on the property, and breakfast is available for an extra charge, so check how your rate treats it.
The pool is seasonal, so it is a summer feature, and one recent guest review noted that the pool was empty on arrival, so confirm its status if swimming is important. Check-in is from three in the afternoon and check-out is at eleven in the morning. Pets are allowed for a nightly fee, and extra beds are available for a surcharge.Good to know: this is not the place for a walkable town stay, and it is best for travellers who value space, a pool and greenery.
It suits families with children, small groups and couples who want a countryside base near the village of Şirince. If you prefer to walk to restaurants and sights in the evening, choose a hotel in Selçuk's historic centre instead, and if you want a beach, choose Kuşadası. Many guests use the property as a base for a few nights, taking excursions to Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary and Şirince, and returning to the pool in the afternoon.
Why stay here
- ✓Seasonal outdoor pool and kids pool
- ✓Standard rooms and kitchenette bungalows
- ✓Terrace, garden and barbecue grills
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓Free babysitting
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Airport shuttle on request
Good questions
How far is Natureland Efes from Ephesus?+
The ruins are about an eight-minute drive away, and the Ephesus Archaeological Museum and Basilica of St John about six minutes. The property is on the road to Şirince.
Is breakfast included?+
Breakfast is available for a surcharge, so check how your rate treats it.
Is it good for families?+
Yes. It has a seasonal pool and a children's pool, free babysitting, and bungalows with kitchenettes that sleep up to five.
