Ariana Sustainable Luxury Lodge - Special Category - Cappadocia - Uchisar

Cave suites atop Uchisar Valley with panoramic views of Cappadocia - Condé Nast Traveler Hot List 2015

Suites & Accommodations

Ariana Sustainable Luxury Lodge - Special Category - Cappadocia offers individually furnished luxury suites with private decks and panoramic views of Uchisar Valley. Each cave suite blends modern design with historical elements, featuring onyx and mosaic bathrooms and private Turkish hammams in select rooms. Suite options include duplex and apartment-style layouts with remote-controlled gas fireplaces and lofted bedrooms.

Dining

The Plum Restaurant serves contemporary Mediterranean cuisine prepared by a 35-year veteran chef, using farm-fresh ingredients sourced from local farms and the hotel's own garden. Guests enjoy a-la-carte breakfast and complimentary afternoon tea daily, with wine and champagne available from the bar. Dinner features dishes like burrata, lamb chops, and sea bass, with personalized service from the restaurant manager.

Location & Activities

Situated atop Uchisar Valley, the hotel is 850 metres from Uchisar Castle and within easy reach of Göreme Open-Air Museum and Pigeon Valley. Complimentary activities include photography tours and wine tastings, while bicycle rental and cooking classes are available for guests. The hotel also arranges private tours, including jeep safaris at sunset and guided explorations of northern Cappadocia.

Wellness & Sustainability

The full spa experience at Ariana Lodge includes treatment rooms with onyx and mosaic walls, plus a fitness centre with wellness facilities on-site. Sustainability efforts include an on-site vineyard, electric vehicle charging stations, and a focus on local ingredient sourcing throughout the property. Guests can relax in the sun terrace jacuzzi overlooking the valley or walk through the garden with outdoor fireplace.

Services

A 24-hour concierge service assists with personalized tour bookings, airport shuttle arrangements, and car rental. The hotel provides valet parking, currency exchange, and express check-in/check-out, as well as soundproof rooms and allergy-free accommodations. Business facilities include meeting and banquet spaces with fax/photocopying, plus board games and puzzles for family stays.

• Suites: Individually furnished cave suites with private decks and onyx bathrooms
• Dining: The Plum Restaurant with farm-to-table Mediterranean cuisine
• Location: Atop Uchisar Valley near Uchisar Castle and Göreme Open-Air Museum
• Wellness: Spa with onyx and mosaic walls, fitness centre
• Activities: Complimentary photography tours and wine tastings
• Sustainability: On-site vineyard and electric vehicle charging station
• Services: 24-hour concierge and airport shuttle

Licence number: 15209