Elaa Cave Hotel

It was a very kind hotel. I want to use this hotel again.

İşletme deki Necla hanım anlatıldığı gibi çok güleryüzlü ve ilgili . Kaldığımız oda içi rutubet kokusu vardı . Fiyat performans oteli . 14 Ekim tarihinde 3 kişilik oda 1 günlük konaklama bedeli 1.666 tl idi .

We booked 2 rooms directly with the hotel for our stay in Cappadokya. When we arrived in the afternoon there was a young boy at the reception and the receptionist spoke with us at the phone. Firstly we were shown 2 rooms in the main building, then we were rerouted to the Elaa Suites building, about 200mt further, where one room was shown to us and it was ok. Therefore we move with all luggages to the Suites building. We discovered then that the second room was half the size of the other room and very dark. We asked to have a larger rooms, so we moves our luggage to a bigger room, available only for that night. On the second day we had to move all luggage again to the small room and the third day we decided to leave the hotel. Breakfast is organized with a small and crowded self service table at the first floor and few seats (not enough to accomodate all the guests of the rooms when it's raining or cold) and a terrace on the 2nd floor with 2 sun umbrellas, one is not standing still. Carrying food and drinks on the terrace is made by guests. Not very comfortable on small stairs.

The Ella Cave Hotel provided a warm and friendly vibe, and a comfortable place from which to explore Goreme and Cappadocia. We were first-time visitors to Turkey and loved the authentic experience of staying in a hotel carved out of rock. The owner, Ruth Lockwood and her cheerful team of Neesha and Ahmet happily organised tours and transit; and nothing seemed to be too much trouble. Ruth’s other business, Tribal Collections was also well worth a visit after we read about it the Lonely Planet guide to Turkey. Here we found a range of interesting rugs produced by local women. Ruth’s knowledge of rug-making and what to look for is encyclopaedic.

I stayed in suite 99 in the units across the little road from breakfast and reception. If you are ok with steps up a few terraces the flat is gorgeous. Impeccably decorated with a collection of Ottoman antiques, incredible carpets and gorgeous textile artwork. The are multiple day beds to curl up to read a book, large windows in both rooms and a wonderful large bed with fresh linens and excellent pillows. An ensuite tea service and an upstairs private terrace and bathroom with large shower and plenty of clean towels. Besides the beauty of the rooms the great joy is the view into the central village of old Ortahisar. Epic. I’m happy I could easily negotiate the metal spiral staircase that leads to the upstairs bathroom and private terrace. If a person has mobility issues I know there are more suitable and equally beautiful suites on the property.

I was lucky enough to wake up at this charming boutique cave hotel on the first morning of 2022. Set in the picturesque unspoiled village of Ortahisar, Elaa Cave hotel is tiny, immaculate and exquisitely decorated, with a special focus on local antiques and authentic Turkish rugs. I can’t speak highly enough about the delightful, friendly and kind staff. The calm and cosy cave arch room was the perfect counterpoint to the evening’s celebrations. After a sound sleep in the very comfortable bed, and a delicious made-to -order breakfast, 2022 looked very positive indeed.