Category: Turkey Accommodation

Located just around 1 km from the picturesque Calis Plaji beach, Sundia Exclusive by Liberty Fethiye is a distinguished five-star adults-only (16+) hotel that offers a refined and peaceful retreat in the Turkish Riviera. This is an all-inclusive hotel. Our stay in April 2024 for four nights exposed us to an experience combining comfort, excellent service, and premium all-inclusive dining, making it a perfect choice for travellers desiring both relaxation and local exploration. This property is around 50 minutes in car from the Dalaman Airport.

NOTE: When we visited this property in April 2024, children were allowed. Now they have changed it to an adults-only (16+) hotel.

During our April 2024 trip to Dalaman, we had the pleasure of staying at the ‘Sundia Exclusive by Liberty Fethiye’. If you’re planning a visit and looking for inspiration or guidance, I invite you to explore my detailed post — ‘Dalaman Turkey 4 Days Itinerary‘. It’s packed with practical tips and insights that can help you make the most of your trip.

Location and Accessibility

The hotel’s prime location near Calis Plaji ensures guests enjoy the serenity of a boutique resort while being close to the bustling Calis Beach promenade. This lively walkway, approximately 2 km long, is filled with an array of restaurants, bars, and charming shops, ideal for evening strolls or early morning walks. Guests can also enjoy water taxi rides to the nearby town of Fethiye or choose the scenic blue cycle path for an hour-long walk.

Accommodation and Guest Comfort

Sundia Exclusive features contemporary-decorated rooms adorned with modern amenities including air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, WiFi, and spacious private bathrooms. Each room is provided with a safety deposit box and daily housekeeping. For an enhanced stay, guests can opt for sea view rooms (subject to additional charges), offering breathtaking views over the coast. Please note that all rooms are not sea facing. The rooms are thoughtfully designed with spacious beds and comfort-focused bedding and pillows. The bathroom was also big, clean and well maintained.

Facilities and Leisure

Guests have access to a well-maintained swimming pool surrounded by plenty of sun loungers—though it’s wise to note that early morning ‘reservation’ by towels happens occasionally. The pool area features live music in the evenings, adding to the relaxing ambiance. Fitness enthusiasts will appreciate the small yet functional gym equipped with treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, dumbbells, multi-use machines, and weights. Additionally, free access to table tennis, pool tables and other board games adds recreational options at no extra cost. The Wi-Fi throughout the hotel works perfectly.

Bicycle rental is available for exploring the local area. The daily entertainment programme for adults ensures there’s always something engaging happening throughout the stay.

There are also party rooms and a shop within the facility.

Culinary Offerings

All-inclusive package included an ‘ultra-all-inclusive’ wristband—mandatory to wear—that grants nearly 24-hour access to food and beverages within the hotel. The Blue Restaurant, the hotel’s main dining venue, offers a stunning buffet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The spread is varied and continually refreshed, featuring grilled fish and meat dishes, vegetarian selections, a large variety of desserts, and fresh fruits such as bananas, oranges, grapefruit, apples, nectarines, watermelon, and melon. The restaurant boasts ample seating and overlooks the sunset, making it a breathtaking dining setting. Large number of seats are available, so you will get seats without much waiting. The large number of main courses and fruit desserts to choose from allowed us to try something new every day. The buffet food changed every day.

For lighter or off-hour meals, the Dia Snack Restaurant serves snacks including burgers, pizzas, pastas, and soups. Guests seeking a more exclusive dinner experience can visit the two à la carte restaurants: Vertex Lounge for Italian cuisine and Vertex Beach for fish specialties, both operating between 19:30 and 21:30. The property also has several bars, some of which offer paid services.

Service Excellence

A hallmark of Sundia Exclusive is its exceptionally friendly and helpful staff, many of whom speak English proficiently. Communication is smooth, and requests are addressed promptly, with 24/7 assistance available. The housekeeping team is especially commendable for maintaining child-like spotless cleanliness throughout the property.

Practical Information

• Check-in is from 14:00, and checkout is by 12:00.
• Pool hours run from 08:00 to 18:30.
• Guests are encouraged to clarify during check-in which services fall outside of the all-inclusive package. Some of them are freshly squeezed fruit juices, bottled wines and spirits, spa treatments, market shop purchases, photography services, doctor visits, and hairdressing.

Beach Access and Surrounding Areas

An entry to the nearby beach allows guests to enjoy sea views, though it is important to note that the beach appears to be a public area rather than hotel exclusive. The beach’s sand is coarse, somewhat uneven and inclined, and there were lots of cigarette butts reducing the aesthetic appeal.

The hotel benefits from direct access to the lively promenade, providing a vibrant atmosphere with excellent dining and shopping options. For excursions booked via tour operators, hotel pickup is available, adding convenience for guests.

Minor Considerations

• The pool is comparatively smaller, for the number of guests.
• Poolside music can sometimes be loud, impacting those seeking tranquillity.
• There is an issue with guests reserving sunbeds early in the morning by placing towels, potentially detracting from the experience.
• Balcony spaces in rooms are relatively small compared to expectations.

Summary

Sundia Exclusive by Liberty Fethiye offers a rare mix of intimate boutique charm, outstanding cleanliness, and superb culinary variety delivered through an all-inclusive package. Its friendly, attentive staff and convenient location near Calis Beach’s bustling promenade make it an excellent choice for adults looking to unwind in style while enjoying the cultural richness of the region. Whether planning a romantic getaway or a relaxing solo trip, Sundia Exclusive promises a truly enjoyable stay in Turkey’s beautiful coastal town.

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