Yonca Lodge, Fethiye

Yonca Lodge - A beachfront hotel in a fruit orchard with private beach, sunset dining, and eco-conscious design

Yonca Lodge, a 3-star hotel rated 8.9/10 on Booking.com, occupies a beachfront location within a large fruit orchard overlooking the Mediterranean islands and bays near Fethiye. The property offers 20 rooms across four categories: Superior (sea-view with terrace jacuzzi), Standard (garden-view with dual balconies), Penthouse (private terrace with in-room jacuzzi), and Duplex (mezzanine bedroom with garden-facing terrace). All accommodations feature air conditioning, minibars, free WiFi, and natural wood/stone decor. Guests dine at an à la carte restaurant serving regional dishes with sunset views, while the beach bar offers cocktails under mimosa trees. The hotel provides direct access to Karaot Beach, a sea turtle nesting site, and arranges activities like paragliding, diving, and Lycian Way hikes. A glass-walled garden lounge accommodates meetings for up to 40 guests.

Pros

Private sandy beach with sunbeds under mimosa and mulberry trees

On-site restaurant serves locally sourced ingredients and family recipes

Eco-conscious operations include solar power and zero-waste kitchen practices

Superior rooms feature sea-view terraces with jacuzzis

Pet-friendly policy allows small animals (up to 6kg) at no extra charge

Cons

Most rooms lack sea views (only Superior category faces the water)

Beach has both sandy and rocky sections with gradual depth increase