Reviews of Phocas Cave Suites

The view of the balloons is absolutely amazing. The hotel doesn’t promote its terrace and balloon view enough! There is one terrace on the room level – but that one is not great, the balloons are hardly visible there, much worse than from other hotels in Goreme. However, on the rooftop there is another terrace, a bit neglected and run-down (during the day stray dogs and cats often sleep there). Still, the view from this terrace is fantastic. You get a 180-degree panoramic view of the balloons – to the left, to the right, in front of you, and even above you. Truly spectacular. In my opinion, it’s an even better viewpoint than many hotels in the center of Goreme. The hotel is very cheap for Cappadocia standards, so overall I would recommend it, especially if you plan to stay more than 2–3 days and don’t want to spend a fortune on hotels in the center of Goreme.

There is dampness in the rooms. On the first day we stayed in a room without a window, and at check-in we hadn’t noticed that there was mold in the bathroom. It was hard to breathe, and during the night my airways became irritated. The next day we asked to change the room, and the staff did so without any problem. This time we got a room with a window, and that was a much better choice – it wasn’t as damp and there was no mold in the bathroom. Still, the room had a specific smell, but at least it was possible to sleep and function. Breakfast was small and not very tasty.

The facilities were excellent, and everything we needed was well taken care of. The view was amazing — we could see the rising hot air balloons and the sunset from the balcony. The breakfast was delicious, and the atmosphere felt as comfortable as home.

The staff were attentive and friendly. They went above and beyond catering to my mother who is celiac, and arranging breakfast for us prior to departure despite being before breakfast time. The caves suites are incredible and cool in heat and hot in the cold. I would book again in a heartbeat

The hotel is absolutely beautiful – a true Cappadocia experience. The rooms are spacious and carved into the rock, giving a unique and authentic feel. Breakfast was excellent, and the view from the terrace is breathtaking. The staff are extremely kind and welcoming. We give the hotel our highest praise and would gladly recommend it to anyone.

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We had a fantastic stay at this hotel and would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting the area. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel right at home. They were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and genuinely helpful. They went above and beyond in assisting us with all the tours we wanted to book, even being transparent and honest about pricing, which we truly appreciated. The location of the hotel was another highlight. It's conveniently close to a nearby valley with cave houses that you can hike up for a beautiful view. On our first day, we were running short on time to make it up for the sunset, and without us even asking, the staff kindly drove us up to the viewing deck to make sure we didn’t miss it. That gesture alone says so much about their level of care and service. The hotel is situated in a charming small village that's incredibly convenient. Everything you need is within walking distance. There are groceries, restaurants, and souvenir shops nearby, making it easy to explore and enjoy the local scene. One of the most magical parts of our stay was waking up to see hot air balloons floating directly above the hotel. It’s a picture-perfect moment, literally just above your head, and an amazing sight that we’ll never forget. Overall, this hotel delivered a wonderful experience: warm hospitality, a perfect location, and some unforgettable memories. Highly recommended!

If there’s one thing that could be improved, it would be the breakfast. While it was decent, it didn’t quite match the high quality of the rest of our experience, and there’s definitely room for improvement in terms of variety and taste.

Everything, from location, comfort, friendly and helpful staffs.

Nothing.

Authentic cave hotel unlike others that call themselves 'cave' hotels but are free-standing Being located out if Goreme in Cavusin ended up being ideal for balloon viewing every morning and was a pleasant 30minute walk into town when we wanted to go. Plus it's more closely situated for Red/Rose Valley hikes Room was beautiful and had everything we needed, the breakfast was good too

Being a cave hotel the ventilation wasn't great so the bathroom could remain damp and smelled a bit but I suspect this is common to all cave hotels

The room is clean and spacious. It's comfortable and quiet. It's a good location to view the hot air balloons in the morning. Breakfast selection was reasonable and sufficient.

Uphill and narrow street to the accommodation - making it difficult for SUV car and parking. We had some damage on the bumper unfortunately.

Location was great for watching hot-air balloon in the morning.

The staff were incredibly helpful from the start and made us feel very comfortable asking for anything. The breakfast was excellent - mainly cheeses, breads, olives, cereals, etc. From the roof terrace, you can see all of the views with the best view in the area. Such a magical place to sit and enjoy a morning coffee.

As the rooms are cave suites, they get dusty and could perhaps do with a good vacuum and clean. Having said that, the rooms were very clean but there were some dusty parts in the corners and crevices. The location is near to a handful of small restaurants, so it is best to rent a car if you wish for more options.

Exceptional stay & exceptional staff! Phocas Cave Suite exceeded our expectations.We can wholeheartedly recommend them, they went the extra mile for us! In addition, we wanted to do a photoshoot, they assisted with recommending a photographer and assisted with the booking as well.

The breakfast was very good, plenty of choice and freshly cooked/prepared food. Good presentation and nicely served. The hotel staff were very helpful and friendly. They provided us with local information and gave us coffee when we checked out at the end of our holiday and had to wait for a late coach trip home.

The hotel is at the top of a steep cobbled hill which is not really suitable for people with mobility issues/asthma/heart conditions. It would be a good idea to mention this in the description of the property. The area is fairly quiet so if you are looking for more choice for evening meals/bars etc Goreme may be a better choice.

We truly enjoyed our stay at the hotel. The location was quiet and peaceful, allowing us to relax and unwind during our trip. All staff were also incredibly helpful, making our stay even more enjoyable. Special mention ManagerBekir and our Ballon pilot Seko. We appreciated their attentiveness and willingness to assist us with anything we needed. Overall, our experience at the hotel was fantastic and we would highly recommend it to others. They do all Booking for you all adventure, Ballon ride and Airport shuttle in reasonable price.

Breakfast was decent, lady was lovely.

Very well organised and friendly staff

Breakfast menu was boring

An excellent experience. The rooms are very beautiful and spacious. The view from the hotel is exceptional (would recommend to wake up early to see the hot air balloons). The staff at the hotel is very accommodating. Very good breakfast options. They will arrange airport transfer for you, if you message them before hand. I found that very helpful. The hotel location is not in Goreme, but all the tour providers will pick you up from the hotel. I did not have any issue.

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Excellent location and experience . The hotel is very well located for your morning as the morning view was quite magical . It is in the middle of all where it all crosses . i would highly recommend to choose them over others or the main goreme as this location was more private and peaceful.

Phocas Cave Suites is a fantastic hotel with excellent staff and spacious rooms that offer all the amenities you could need. The cave-style rooms are beautifully designed, providing a unique and comfortable stay. The service was good,highly recommend it for anyone looking for a memorable experience in a stunning setting.

The breakfast at Phocas Cave Suites was disappointing with very limited options. Adding more variety would greatly improve the experience.

Everything. The rooms were really comfortable And clean with lovely decor. The breakfast was really lovely with freshly cooked produce served by a lovely lady in the kitchen. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly showing great hospitality throughout and was a highlight of our time in Cappadocia

Nothing - only room for improvement would be to provide some Sun loungers to make more use of the ample terrace spaces but this was not an issue more an observation.

Amazing staff. Quaint charming town. Best terrace to see the hot air balloons as balloons come up right from behind

They gave us an upgrade in the room , and the room was superb. Friendly staff, helpful.

Nothing I could think about