Where Is İskelem Otel in Akyaka? Dalaman Airport Travel Guide 2027

Where is İskelem Otel, is it close to the beach, and how do you get there from Dalaman Airport? İskelem Otel is a seafront hotel of around 40 rooms in Akyaka, the slow-city village at the head of the Gulf of Gökova. This guide covers the hotel's location, how far it is from the sea, Akyaka centre and the Azmak river, your options from the airport, and what to know on your arrival and departure days.

Where Is İskelem Otel?

İskelem Otel is at Akyaka Mahallesi, Atatürk Caddesi No:68-70, Ula / Muğla, on the shore of the Gulf of Gökova.

• Province / district: Muğla / Ula

• Area: Akyaka, Gulf of Gökova shore

• Akyaka centre and seafront: about 2 km

• Azmak river: about 3 km

• Nearest airport: Dalaman Airport (DLM), about 73 km

• Alternative airport: Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV), about 90–110 km

Distances are based on the hotel's published details and road measurements; they may vary slightly depending on whether you walk or drive.

Is the Hotel on the Beach?

Yes. İskelem Otel is right on the sea and has its own shore area for guests. According to the hotel's listings, there are sunbeds on the shore, an outdoor pool and a second pool fed by spring water from the Azmak.

Because the cold spring water of the Azmak flows into the sea at Akyaka, the water can feel cooler than at other Aegean bays, even in summer. If you prefer warmer water, the hotel's pools are a good alternative.

Getting to Akyaka Centre and the Azmak

Akyaka centre and the seafront are about 2 km from the hotel. You can walk when it is cooler, or take a short taxi or dolmuş ride in the heat of the day.

The Azmak, Akyaka's best-known sight, is about 3 km away. Late afternoon is a lovely time for a boat trip on its clear water and dinner at one of the riverside restaurants. For everything else to see in the area, read our Akyaka travel guide.

Distance and Journey Time from Dalaman Airport

• Distance: about 73 km

• Journey time: about 65–80 minutes in normal traffic

• Route: D400 via Ortaca and Köyceğiz, then from the Gökova junction to Akyaka

How to Get from Dalaman Airport to İskelem Otel

1. Private transfer

Whatever time your flight lands, your driver will be waiting and will take you straight to the hotel entrance. Book on our Dalaman Airport to Akyaka transfer page and simply enter "İskelem Otel" as your address.

• The price is per vehicle and fixed when you book

• Sedan, minivan, business van and minibus options

• Baby and child seats are free

2. Havaş or Muttaş bus to the Gökova junction, then dolmuş

There is no direct bus from the airport to Akyaka. The Havaş and Muttaş Dalaman Airport–Marmaris buses stop at the Gökova junction on the main road; tell the driver you want to get off at the Gökova junction. From there you continue to the hotel by dolmuş or taxi. Havaş services are timed for domestic arrivals, so there may be no suitable bus after an international flight. See our guide on how to get to Akyaka for details.

3. Taxi

You can take an airport taxi directly, but the fare is metered and waiting times can be longer late at night.

4. Car hire

Worth considering if you plan day trips. According to the hotel's listings, parking is open-air and limited, and at busy times cars are valet-parked at the roadside, so it is worth planning where to leave your car in summer.

Flying into Bodrum Instead?

If your flight lands at Milas-Bodrum Airport, the drive to Akyaka is longer. By public transport, take the Muttaş bus to Muğla bus station and a dolmuş from there to Akyaka; the Havaş buses at Bodrum Airport go to Bodrum town, not Muğla. See our guide from Bodrum Airport to Akyaka or our Bodrum Airport to Akyaka transfer page.

Night Arrivals

Even if you land at Dalaman late at night, you will be met. Once you have your luggage, come to Mavi Transfer desk no. 4. Check-in at the hotel is from 14:00; if you will arrive at night or in the early hours, let the hotel know about your late check-in in advance.

Your Return Journey

Check-out is at 12:00. On evening flights you can leave your luggage at reception and spend the day in Akyaka. We agree the pick-up time with you, allowing for the 65–80 minute drive to the airport and check-in time.

Good to Know

• The hotel does not accept pets.

• Guests under 18 staying without a parent or legal guardian are asked for a notarised letter of consent.

• Breakfast is an open buffet in summer and served at the table out of season; dinner is à la carte.

Hotel rules can change, so we recommend confirming with the hotel before your stay.

Summary

İskelem Otel is a seafront hotel in Akyaka, about 2 km from the centre and seafront and about 3 km from the Azmak. For the roughly 73 km, 65–80 minute drive from Dalaman Airport, you can book in a few minutes on our Akyaka transfer page.