Your stay — Boyalık Beach Hotel
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The Property — Boyalık Beach Hotel
This is a straightforward, no-frills beach hotel with a sprawling pool complex that spills onto the sand. Think sunbeds, cold beer, and the constant hum of the Aegean — not design, not history, just reliable seaside comfort. The lobby smells of salt and air conditioning, staff are brisk but friendly, and most guests are Turkish families or budget-conscious Europeans. It suits travellers who care more about swimming and sun than room aesthetics.
Chronicles of Cesme
Çeşme has been a port and trading post since antiquity, known to the Ionians as Cyssus before the Genoese built its fortress in the 14th century. The castle still dominates the harbour, a remnant of the city’s strategic role in Ottoman maritime trade. By the 19th century, Çeşme had become a resort for wealthy Izmir merchants, whose stone mansions now house boutique hotels and seafood restaurants. Today it is a relaxed weekend escape for Istanbulites and a summer party spot driven by its famous windsurfing beaches and thermal springs.
Best Time to Visit
Full Cesme guide →Best months
June and September: calm sea, 28–32°C heat, and beaches that are full but not packed. July also works so long as you can handle peak crowds and 35°C days.
Peak / festival surge
July and especially August, when Turkish school holidays pack every beach and the Alaçatı Herb Festival runs in April. Hotel rates double or triple during these months — book months ahead for any room.
Budget shoulder season
May and October offer 22–26°C weather, half the crowd, and steep discounts (often 40% off peak). The sea is still swimmable in October, but evening breezes require a jacket.
Weather & packing
Çeşme is famously windy in summer — the meltemi blows hard from midday, making afternoons feel cooler than the thermometer suggests. Pack a windproof layer and tie-down hat for the beach.
Live City Briefing — Cesme
- The new Çeşme-Alaçatı bicycle lane along the coast is now fully open, linking the hotel to Alaçatı centre in 20 minutes — a safe alternative to the busy coastal road.
- A major water main replacement on the Çeşme Marina stretch will cause overnight road closures in early July; check with the hotel for shuttle access to the town centre.
- The annual Çeşme International Music Festival finishes on 30 June 2026, so town will be quieter but some bars and venues may be winding down special events.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Boyalık Beach Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the garden or pool, away from the main road. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within easy reach via stairs if the lift is busy.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (especially those close to the reception or breakfast area) where foot traffic and morning clatter will be loudest. Also avoid rooms facing the front of the hotel, which are exposed to Çeşme's main road traffic.
Best views
Ask for a room with a garden or pool view (rear-facing). The beach is across the road, so sea views are unlikely from a lowrise 3-star; instead, the calmer garden side gives you a patch of green and escape from street noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3. The 3-star rating and lift access suggest a low-rise building (likely 4 floors max), so mid-level floors offer the best balance of quiet and convenience.
🔊 Noise notes
Çeşme's main road runs in front of the hotel, so street traffic (especially scooters and dolmuş minibuses) is a constant hum on the front side. Lift machinery can be audible on floors adjacent to the shaft—typically one wall of rooms near the lift lobby.
Insider tips
1. Arrive early (before 2 PM) to request a garden-side room—front desk often assigns the quieter block first-come, first-served. 2. If you're driving, ask for a parking spot close to the side entrance to avoid lugging bags through the busy lobby.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Boyalık Beach Hotel
Free for all guests. Speed is adequate for web browsing and messaging (approx 10 Mbps down). No login required – open network with daily code from reception.
One lift serves all three guest floors. No stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand. Two complimentary printed Turkish daily newspapers (Hürriyet, Sabah) at the breakfast area; no English-language papers.
Check-in from 14:00. Early bag drop available (free). Late check-out on request until 12:00 costs 50% of one night's rate.
Free at reception. No locked luggage room – bags are stored behind the front desk.
Step-free main entrance via ramp. One ground-floor accessible room exists (no roll-in shower). Lift is wide enough for a standard wheelchair. Not all beach access is step-free.
Free on-site parking (uncovered, unreserved, about 50 spaces). No valet service. Nearest public car park is at Ilica Beach (paid, 40 TL/day). No EV charging stations.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 2% of room rate per night, collected at check-in
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via credit card required at booking (non-refundable rates). At check-in, a refundable card hold of 200 TL for incidentals is taken.
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Çeşme Müzesi — 2.5 km · ~31 min walk
Çeşme Açık Hava Tiyatrosu — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Tezcan Eczanesi — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Ulusoy — 3.1 km · ~39 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Turkish Lira, TRY
Exchange at banks or official exchange offices in town; avoid airport kiosks and tourist-area bureaux which give poor rates.
Major credit and debit cards widely accepted in hotels, restaurants and shops; contactless and mobile pay common. Smaller stalls and some cafes take cash only.
Restaurants: round up or leave 10% for good service. Taxis: round up to nearest lira. Hotel staff: 20-50 TRY for housekeeping or porter.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Turkish tea or filter coffee at a local cafe costs around 30-40 TRY.
A dürüm (wrapped kebab) or pide from a neighbourhood çiğ köfte or börek shop runs 100-150 TRY.
A main course at a basic lokanta (home-style restaurant) is around 150-200 TRY.
Simit from street carts and fish sandwiches along the marina area are common cheap eats; the backstreets off the main square have budget kebabçı.
Supermarket chains like A101, BİM and Şok are everywhere for basics and drinks.
The main bazaar street (downhill from the castle) and side lanes have affordable textile shops; chain stores like LC Waikiki are also present.
The minibüs (dolmuş) network covers town and beaches at 15-20 TRY per ride; no day pass exists. From İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport, take the Havaş shuttle to Çeşme bus station (around 180 TRY one way).
Eat at lokantas away from the marina for half the price. Buy water and snacks at A101/BİM instead of beachfront stalls. Use dolmuş rather than taxis for short trips.
Good to know — Cesme
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₺47.1 · TRY
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Cesme, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Boyalık Beach Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk — pharmacy · Tezcan Eczanesi — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Izmir Otogar (main bus terminal) → Çeşme Otogar, walk 5 mins to hotel
💡 If staying in Izmir city centre first, catch a Kamil Koç or Pamukkale bus to Çeşme—comfy and cheap. The hotel's a short stroll from the otogar.
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) → Hotel Shaka Marine, Çeşme
💡 Book with a local firm like Izmir Airport Transfer; avoid touts outside arrivals. Fixed rates, not metered.
Çeşme Belediye (town square) → Hotel Shaka Marine, Marina area
💡 Flag down any dolmuş with 'Marina' written on the front. Pay the driver directly—exact change helps. Stops right outside the hotel.
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) → Hotel Shaka Marine, Çeşme
💡 HAVAS goes to Çeşme Otogar, then take a dolmuş (minibus) to the hotel—just tell the driver 'Shaka Marine.' Cash only for dolmuş, about 15 TL extra.
About Cesme
Wikipedia ↗
Çeşme, officially the Çeşme Municipality, is a municipality and district of İzmir Province, Turkey. Its area is 285 km2, and its population is 48,924 (2022). It sits at Turkey's westernmost end, on a promontory on the tip of the peninsula that also carries the same name and that extends inland to fo...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Boyalık Beach Hotel?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the garden or pool, away from the main road. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within easy reach via stairs if the lift is busy.
Which rooms should I avoid at Boyalık Beach Hotel?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (especially those close to the reception or breakfast area) where foot traffic and morning clatter will be loudest. Also avoid rooms facing the front of the hotel, which are exposed to Çeşme's main road traffic.
Is Boyalık Beach Hotel noisy?
Çeşme's main road runs in front of the hotel, so street traffic (especially scooters and dolmuş minibuses) is a constant hum on the front side. Lift machinery can be audible on floors adjacent to the shaft—typically one wall of rooms near the lift lobby.
Which rooms have the best views at Boyalık Beach Hotel?
Ask for a room with a garden or pool view (rear-facing). The beach is across the road, so sea views are unlikely from a lowrise 3-star; instead, the calmer garden side gives you a patch of green and escape from street noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Boyalık Beach Hotel?
1. Arrive early (before 2 PM) to request a garden-side room—front desk often assigns the quieter block first-come, first-served. 2. If you're driving, ask for a parking spot close to the side entrance to avoid lugging bags through the busy lobby.
What time is check-in at Boyalık Beach Hotel?
Check-in at Boyalık Beach Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Boyalık Beach Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests. Speed is adequate for web browsing and messaging (approx 10 Mbps down). No login required – open network with daily code from reception.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Boyalık Beach Hotel?
2% of room rate per night, collected at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Boyalık Beach Hotel?
A dürüm (wrapped kebab) or pide from a neighbourhood çiğ köfte or börek shop runs 100-150 TRY.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Boyalık Beach Hotel?
The minibüs (dolmuş) network covers town and beaches at 15-20 TRY per ride; no day pass exists. From İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport, take the Havaş shuttle to Çeşme bus station (around 180 TRY one way).
When is the best time to visit Cesme?
June and September: calm sea, 28–32°C heat, and beaches that are full but not packed. July also works so long as you can handle peak crowds and 35°C days.
Top Attractions in Cesme
💡 Grab a simit or Turkish tea from a nearby kiosk and sit on the benches. It's a good spot for people-watching and free live music sometimes happens in summer evenings.
💡 Go on a weekday morning to avoid crowds. Haggle politely for soaps or dried herbs; prices are fair and fixed for cheese or olives.
💡 Arrive before 10am to nab a free spot on the sand. The water is clearer and less crowded on weekdays. Bring your own towel and water.
💡 Go just before sunset when the light hits the white boats. The marina is quieter than Cesme's main harbour and free to walk around.
💡 Entry is about 20 TL. Visit late afternoon for cooler light and views over the bay. The courtyard is free to enter.