Zir Dream Thermal & Spa Hotel

If you are in Istanbul and have time to take a break from the hussle & bussle take the ferry over to Yalova and the bus to Termal for a night or 2. The scenery is breath taking. We stayed in the White Tuana for 2 nights on half board basis. The standard rooms were large and all have balcony. As far as I am aware they all have baths (no showers) and the water is hot spring water. A bath robe was also provided. There was a fridge which was handy. The food was outstanding and very varied so something for everyone. The chef was always checking everything was ok. The swimming pool and spa is all hot springs water and it was at 40 degrees while we were there. There is a ladies only spa pool if required. The staff were really helpful and friendly. Their English was limited but it was never a problem. We were always greeted with smiles where ever we went in the hotel and nothing was too much trouble. There is no drinking at this hotel. Free wifi throughout the hotel. This hotel has only been open 3 months and the gardens and outside has not been completed yet. There is a lot of building work going on in this little village but there was no noise inside this hotel. (Take care If you book the Black Bird Hotel) This village has yet to become a tourist area and as such is completely unspoilt, a true taste of Turkey. I can't wait to return in the future.