Cesme Peninsula

Ebullient Bülent Ulucan runs this great little hotel on the hillside overlooking the marina. — Lonely Planet

Cheery and colorful, this centrally located spot has good-sized rooms set around a lush garden and pool area, and a welcoming vibe. — Fodor's

Stone floors, fireplaces, rich fabrics, and traditional furnishings reflect the good taste that pervades these two photogenic, 150-year-old Greek houses on an atmospheric old backstreet. — Fodor's

This atmospheric former caravansaray, next to Çeşme's medieval castle, is encased in stone walls and decorated in Ottoman-inspired style, with a palm-shaded courtyard and a rooftop terrace. — Fodor's

The Alacati Beach Resort & Spa is an upper-middle-range property bordering a private stretch of Alacati's turquoise water and beach. — Oyster

What this 2-star hotel in central Çeşme lacks in style, it makes up for in location—close to the waterfront and main shopping street, and convenient for onward journeys as well. — Fodor's

The newest hotel to arrive in Alaçati, the Istanbul elite's getaway on the Aegean Sea, does away with the area's quaint cookie-cutter aesthetic in favor of character and verve. — Travel + Leisure

The 10-room Chigdem Hotel is a charming, upscale boutique, quietly located near Alacati's center. — Oyster

This stylish, serene boutique hotel near the Alaçatı Marina has spacious, well-appointed rooms—many with balconies or cozy window seats—and a large, well-tended pool and lawn area. — Fodor's

This charming country house with nicely appointed rooms and a beautiful porch and garden feels peacefully secluded from Alaçatı’s hubbub despite its central location. — Fodor's

All of the spacious rooms and suites face a lawn, the pool, or the sea from their balconies and terraces. — Fodor's

Illica Hotel is a four-pearl property located on the beach about 10 minutes from central Cesme. — Oyster

Spacious, well-appointed rooms, a peaceful private beach, a sundeck extending into the sea, a spa, and no end of water sports are among the many amenities at this deluxe seaside resort in Ilıca. — Fodor's

A private waterfront lounge deck, pool, restaurant, and outdoor bar ensure that you never need to leave this family-friendly resort. — Fodor's

A good option for families, this waterfront hotel at the edge of Çeşme town sits above a small public beach and is just a 10-minute walk from the main square—though far enough away to ensure peace and quiet at nighttime. — Fodor's

A garden courtyard and just maybe Çeşme's friendliest family hosts are highlights at this relaxed hotel a short walk from Çeşme's pedestrian main street. — Lonely Planet

Right on the waterfront and close to the entertainment action, this B&B above the Penguen Restaurant is run by the same ultrafriendly owners. — Lonely Planet

Friendly, accommodating staff and a prime waterfront location in central Çeşme elevate this small family-run hotel from simple guesthouse to cozy home-away-from-home. — Fodor's