Palace Hotel Olive Odore  

Set in Kucukkuyu (Ayvacik) on Turkey’s Aegean coast, this beach hotel sits close to Kazdağı (Mount Ida) national park. You’re a short drive from Adatepe Olive Oil Museum and the Zeus altar, with Mihli Waterfall and Mihli River Stone Bridge within easy reach.

Thirty-six air-conditioned rooms with fireplaces and flat-screen TVs. Many rooms open onto private balconies or patios and include minibars, slippers, safes and desks (amenities vary by category). Expect sea-breeze mornings and a clean, modern vibe with local touches.

Relax on a private beach or swim in indoor and outdoor pools. Stay active at the fitness center or diving club, then unwind in the sauna or massage room. The hotel arranges trekking and jeep safari tours in Kazdağı, and hunting programs are offered for guests. Free self-parking is available onsite.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout the property. Rooms have desks and safes; 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, laundry and car-rental assistance are on hand.

On-site restaurant serves local cuisine with seasonal Aegean fish and a wine cellar of regional selections. Hit the bar/lounge for drinks, order room service during limited hours, and enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast daily from 7:30–10:00.