Shimal Panaroma Hotel
8.2 out of 10 from 20 reviewsUla
Full kitchen · 150–200 m² · Sleeps 10
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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Ula
15 stays · 15 aparthotels and 0 serviced apartments
Ula is a district in Muğla Province on Turkey's Aegean coast, and its coastal villages, above all Akyaka, are where aparthotels and serviced apartments come into their own. People stay here for a week or more to windsurf and kitesurf, walk by the river and use the village as a base for the wider Gulf of Gökova. A kitchen, a terrace and room for a group or a family fit that pace far better than a short hotel stay.
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Where to stay in Ula
Akyaka
- kitesurfing
- river walks
- relaxed stays
Akyaka sits at the far end of the Gulf of Gökova, at the start of the Gökova plain, according to Wikipedia, which also gives it a population of 3,147. The official Turkish tourism site GoTürkiye says it belongs to the Cittaslow network, with limited car traffic, and describes the Kadın Azmağı river winding through the village, with small electric boats on its waters and Ula-style houses with timber balconies. Kitesurfing takes place in the afternoons when the wind picks up.
Stays in or near Akyaka
- Shimal Panaroma Hotel · about 400 m away
- Akyaka Nehir Butik Otel · about 500 m away
- Orkide Apart Hotel · about 200 m away
- Apart48 · about 200 m away
Gökova
- quiet stays
- long stays
- nature
Wikipedia places Gökova at the head of the Gulf of Gökova, about 2 km inland from the Akyaka resort area, with a population of 2,098 at the last count. The article also locates the ruins of the ancient Carian city of Idyma, with its acropolis and necropolis, in Gökova's Kozlukuyu neighbourhood, though they are often attributed to Akyaka. It is a calmer base than the coastal village.
Ula town
- local life
- long stays
- Muğla access
Ula is the district seat, and Wikipedia puts it 14 km from Muğla, the provincial capital. Wikipedia describes the district name as coming from an ancient town in the historic region of Caria. Choose it if you want an everyday Turkish setting and are happy to travel to the coast for the beach and water sports.
Getting around Ula
Dalaman Airport in Muğla Province is one gateway to the area. Wikipedia says shuttle services run from it to Marmaris, Fethiye and Menteşe, the central district of Muğla, but that these mostly depend on the arrival of domestic flights, and that passengers from foreign flights generally use transfers or taxis. Wikipedia describes Akyaka as the first coastal town you meet travelling from Muğla towards Marmaris. Arrange the final transfer to Akyaka with your accommodation before you travel.
The Gulf of Gökova is a long, narrow gulf, around 100 km according to Wikipedia. Akyaka and Gökova are only a few kilometres apart, so the two can be combined, but for exploring the wider region a hire car is the more flexible option.
Living in Ula for longer
For a longer stay, Akyaka offers a village routine of river walks, restaurants and water sports, and GoTürkiye lists local specialities including blue crab, shrimp mücver and stuffed calamari. Gökova is quieter and a few kilometres inland. If you work remotely, check connection speeds with your accommodation, and see serviced apartments for relocation for a checklist.
Wikipedia says the city of Muğla, the provincial capital, lies some 30 km inland from the Gulf of Gökova coastline. Ula's municipality also publishes local events on its website.
When to visit Ula
Wikipedia describes Muğla's climate as Mediterranean, with long, hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. GoTürkiye says kitesurfing at Akyaka happens in the afternoons, when the wind picks up, and describes thermal winds and shallow bays that attract an international surfing community. Wikipedia mentions paragliding at the nearby Sakar Pass.
The Ula municipality's website lists events for late September 2026, including Gökova Run Fest and the second Gökova Sesame Harvest Festival. Check it for the current programme before booking, as local events vary from year to year.
Wikipedia says Ula is 14 km from the provincial capital, Muğla, and that Akyaka and Gökova, near each other at the head of the Gulf of Gökova, are both rising centres of international tourism. This page covers the places to stay, how to arrive, tips for longer visits and what the seasons bring. For the format itself, see what is an aparthotel, and browse Turkey for other destinations.
Long-stay tips for Ula
Of the 15 properties here, 3 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 6 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 8 include some form of housekeeping and 10 have a 24-hour front desk. For longer stays, the facts box on each property page shows exactly what the apartments include.
8 properties list a full kitchen and 7 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.
Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 55 m².
Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.
Other cities in Turkey
Planning a longer trip? See aparthotels in Istanbul, Antalya, Alanya, Trabzon, Fethiye, Marmaris, Çaykara and Kas.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Akyaka?
Akyaka is a neighbourhood in Ula district, at the far end of the Gulf of Gökova, according to Wikipedia. It is the first coastal town travelling from Muğla towards Marmaris.
Is Akyaka good for kitesurfing?
GoTürkiye describes it as one of the world's premier kitesurfing destinations, with the wind picking up in the afternoons and thermal winds with shallow bays attracting surfers.
What is the Azmak?
It is a river that winds through Akyaka. Wikipedia says boats go up it and restaurants line its banks, and GoTürkiye says small electric boats operate on it.
How far is Ula from Muğla?
Wikipedia says Ula is 14 km from the provincial capital, Muğla.
What is Idyma?
It is an ancient Carian city whose ruins, dating to the fourth century BC, lie in the hills above the village, with rock tombs and stone walls according to GoTürkiye.
How many aparthotels are there in Ula?
We currently list 15 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Ula.
Do aparthotels in Ula have kitchens?
15 of the 15 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.
Which aparthotels in Ula have a washing machine?
3 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.
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