Melisa Boutique Hotel and Spa is aimed at visitors who want more than a bed for the night. The boutique label suggests a smaller property with more personal service and carefully chosen decoration, and the spa element points to a place where you can unwind after a day of diving, kayaking or hiking. In a town where many hotels are simple and functional, a spa hotel stands out as a treat, particularly in spring and autumn when an evening in a hammam or sauna is especially welcome. Kaş town: the centre is a compact grid of lanes between the harbour, the main pedestrian street and the Antique Theatre, and almost everything a visitor wants lies within a twenty-minute walk. Boats for Kekova, Meis, diving and snorkelling leave from the harbour, restaurants and cafes sit along the waterfront and in the old town, and the weekly market, small beaches and swimming platforms are close. Dolmuş minibuses link the town to Kalkan, Patara and the beaches along the coast, and taxis are inexpensive for short journeys.
Spa and facilities
Spa offerings at hotels of this kind often include a Turkish bath, sauna, massage and treatment rooms, but opening times, charges and what is included in the room rate vary. Check in advance whether the spa is free for guests or costs extra, and whether it needs to be reserved. If you travel with children, ask about age limits in the wellness areas. A pool or terrace, a decent breakfast and a quiet room are other features worth checking.
Staying in Kaş: the town works as a base for both the water and the hills. Mornings suit boat trips and diving, afternoons are for swimming off the platforms and wandering the shops, and evenings are for the harbour, where meze and fresh fish are served at tables facing the sea and the Greek island of Meis. The town is livelier than Kalkan but still relaxed, with small bars and live music rather than big clubs, so it suits couples, friends and families alike.
Before you book
Property details such as room types, breakfast, parking and air conditioning vary by room and by season, so read the room description when you book carefully and check recent guest photos. If you need a quiet room, a sea view, a lift, a family room or an early check-in, message the hotel in advance. Ask about transfers from the nearest airport, which are normally Dalaman or Antalya, both a long drive away, and about seasonal opening dates if you travel outside the main summer months.
A final note on timing
Arrival and departure days are easier if you tell the hotel your expected arrival time, ask about luggage storage after check-out and confirm early breakfast for boat days. If you arrive late at night or leave before sunrise for a tour, let the reception know so someone is available, and keep the hotel phone number and address in Turkish handy for taxis.
Why stay here
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Spa and wellness services
- ✓Breakfast available
- ✓Private bathrooms
- ✓Terrace or balcony rooms
- ✓Reception assistance
- ✓Easy access to the harbour
Good questions
Does the hotel have a spa?+
The name indicates spa facilities. Confirm what is included and what costs extra.
Is it suitable for couples?+
Boutique spa hotels are popular with couples. Ask about romantic extras.
Is it open all year?+
Check seasonal opening before you book.