Hideaway

Hideaway Hotel is a small base in Kaş, with 20 rooms, a garden of olive trees and views across the Mediterranean towards the Greek island of Kastellorizo. It suits you if your ideal post-dive routine involves a swim, a shower, something cold to drink and a short walk into town rather than a sealed-off resort with nowhere else to go.

The atmosphere moves between the rooftop terrace, the garden and the shared lounge. You can read from the library, watch television or use the computer with free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. English, French and Turkish are supported through the hotel's website, so the property is set up for guests from those language groups, even though no hotel staff language information is provided here.

There is also a practical advantage for couples and small families: the accommodation ranges from compact single and double rooms to a family room and a sea-view apartment. In other words, you can choose between keeping things simple and giving yourself a little more room to spread out.

The address is in Kaş, Türkiye, on Amfitiyatro Sokak. The hotel overlooks the Mediterranean and sits beside an olive garden, while Kaş town centre is around a ten-minute walk away. That puts restaurants, bars and the evening life of the town within reach without making you sleep in the middle of it.

The sea is only a few steps away, and Little pebble Beach is about half a mile on foot. Sun loungers and parasols are available at the beach. Ince Bogaz Cinar Beach is roughly 0.8 miles away on foot, while Big pebble Beach is about 1.1 miles away, giving you several options when you fancy a different stretch of coast.

Kaş bus station is around 300 metres away. The Lycian Rock Tombs are about half a mile away on foot, and the Hellenistic Theatre is roughly 2.2 miles away. For a slower outing, the hotel organises boat trips in the Kekova area and other excursions, including islands, waterfalls, markets and coastal outings.

The rooms are bright and air-conditioned, with pale furnishings, a private balcony and a bathroom with a shower and hairdryer. After a day in salt water and sun, that combination matters more than a long list of decorative promises: cool air, a proper shower and somewhere outside to sit while the kit of the day is put away.

For a solo trip or a couple travelling light, the single, small double and economy double rooms keep the arrangement straightforward. The garden-view double or twin room gives you a choice between twin beds and a double bed, which is useful when sleeping arrangements need to be agreed before the first coffee. A mosquito net, heating and a clothes-drying rack are also available in the accommodation mix.

The Deluxe Family Room is the sensible choice when three people need to share without turning the room into a game of underwater Tetris. For a couple who value outlook and extra space, the Apartment with Sea View is the more generous option, with its own bathroom and views towards the Mediterranean. An electric kettle is available, and daily housekeeping keeps the return from the day's diving pleasantly uneventful.

Breakfast is included and served as a Turkish buffet, with vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free choices. It is the sort of start that gives you something solid before a boat day, although no breakfast service hours are provided, so early departures are worth checking directly with the hotel.

Food continues on the rooftop terrace. KOI Sushi & More serves Japanese sushi and cocktails for lunch and dinner, with child-friendly choices available. Fabio's Pizzeria brings Italian food and wood-fired pizzas, while Oburus Bites focuses on vegetarian dishes described as healthy and creative. Fresh, local products are part of the hotel's approach to the table.

Drinks are covered by the rooftop offering as well: signature cocktails, cold beers and soft drinks, with views over the Mediterranean, the village and Kastellorizo. A happy hour is available, and the rooftop is open to more than one sort of appetite. You can go for sushi, pizza or vegetarian food without having to organise a town expedition every evening.

Two outdoor swimming pools give you an easy way to loosen up without planning another outing. Sun loungers and outdoor seating are available around the hotel, while the garden and sun terrace offer quieter places to sit when a poolside session has done its job.

Payam Spa is the more deliberate recovery option, with massages, a sauna, a hammam and relaxing treatments. That is useful on a rest day, or when your shoulders have begun keeping their own dive log. Yoga classes are also available for guests who prefer a gentler way to move.

The hotel can arrange organised excursions, including boat trips, islands, waterfalls, markets and snorkelling outings. Cultural excursions are available too, so a non-diving day can involve some history rather than simply moving from bed to pool to rooftop. For a slower evening, the lounge has a television, a library and board games.

An airport shuttle and a shuttle service are available through the hotel, with airport transfers arranged as a service rather than left to chance. Free parking is available on site, and car hire can be arranged. Luggage storage is useful if your travel plans do not line up neatly with the room, while laundry and ironing services cover the less glamorous part of a diving holiday.

Check-in runs from 15:00 to 23:00, and check-out is by 12:00. You need to provide photo identification and a credit card at check-in, and the hotel asks you to share your expected arrival time. There is no age requirement for check-in. Children of all ages are welcome, with cots available for younger children depending on the accommodation selected; extra beds are not available.

Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, and there is a lift. Non-smoking rooms, air conditioning, heating, a safe and daily housekeeping are available. The hotel accepts cash payments, and the tour desk can help organise outings when you have had enough of making decisions underwater.