About this hotel
General information
Ariana Sustainable Luxury Lodge is a small eco-lodge on a hillside above the Uçhisar valley in Cappadocia. Its name refers to an ancient sun goddess, and each of its eleven suites, spread over three levels, takes the name of a goddess of Anatolia or Mesopotamia. Some suites are carved into the soft volcanic rock, others are built of stone, and two are split-level lofts.
The interiors are full of light: vaulted ceilings, natural stone and old mosaics sit alongside contemporary furniture, commissioned photography and artworks. The lobby has a leather sofa and a wood-burning stove, and the gardens step down the slope to the lodge’s own vineyard. The hotel works to sustainable-tourism principles and shapes its days around local food, wine and an unhurried exploration of the region.
Location
The lodge stands in the Tekelli quarter of Uçhisar, on a slope looking across the valleys of Cappadocia, with views towards Pigeon Valley. Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport is 39 km away (about 40 minutes) and Kayseri Airport 75 km (about 75 minutes); private transfers are arranged by the hotel on request.
Spa
There is no spa as such; instead, massages are given outdoors on the sun terraces overlooking the valley. The Aruru suite has its own Turkish hammam with a wooden lounging area, and in season an hour in a heated private hot tub by the vineyard, with a bottle of sparkling wine or champagne, can be booked.
Sports & leisure
The lodge has a gym, and its terraces lend themselves to yoga. The rest of the day is filled with outings arranged by the concierge:
- a sunrise hot-air balloon flight with private transfer;
- half-day or full-day tours of Cappadocia’s landmarks, 4x4 off-road drives and a sunset safari in a Land Rover Defender with a tasting of local wines;
- a photography tour with a professional photographer, horse riding and guided hikes under the full moon;
- mountain bike hire with a map of suggested routes;
- a drive along the Silk Road to the Salt Lake (Tuz Gölü) by way of an old caravanserai, and the Semah ceremony of the whirling dervishes;
- sommelier-led wine tastings and a private cooking class in local dishes such as manti, testi kebab and sarma.
Restaurants & bars
The single restaurant, The Plum Restaurant, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner: contemporary Mediterranean cooking with Turkish touches, built on seasonal produce from local farms and the lodge’s own garden and vineyard. The dining room has floor-to-ceiling windows and the sun terraces face the valley, with Cappadocian wines to match. There is also a bar and 24-hour room service, as well as vineyard picnics and a six-course tasting dinner served among the vines.
Pets
Pets are not accepted.
Rooms
Eleven suites of three kinds — cave, stone and duplex — ranging from 32 to 62 m². Most have a gas fireplace, and many open onto a shared or private terrace over the valley.
Air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, Apple TV on request, iPhone dock, cordless phone, espresso machine, mini fridge with water and local wine, welcome champagne, Egyptian cotton linen, pillow choice, work desk, marble bathroom with L’Occitane products, robes, hairdryer, iron and evening turndown.
Bau Cave Suite
A secluded cave suite with a queen-size bed and a bathroom finished in onyx and wood; the terrace is shared. For two guests.
Siduri Stone Suite
A stone suite with a king-size bed, a sofa and a private deck that catches both sunrise and sunset. For two guests.
Aja Stone Suite
A loft-style stone suite with a picture window framing the sunset, a queen-size bed and a bathroom walled in rock and onyx. For two guests.
Beltis Stone Suite
A stone suite with a picture window, a gas fireplace, a queen-size bed and a private deck. For two guests.
Inara Stone Suite
A suite with walls of bare original stone, a picture window onto Pigeon Valley, a queen-size bed, a sitting area and a mosaic bathroom with a tub. Up to three guests.
Nanshe Cave Suite
A cave-and-rock suite with a gas fireplace, a king-size bed and a private deck. For two guests.
Silili Cave Suite
A cave suite with an extra room, a sofa by the gas fireplace, a queen-size bed and a shared terrace. Up to three guests.
Aruru Cave Suite
A cave suite with valley views, a gas fireplace, a queen-size bed and its own Turkish hammam a few steps away; the terrace is shared. For two guests.
Kamrusepa Cave Suite
A cave-and-rock suite with a living area, a gas fireplace, a king-size bed and a bathroom of rock walls and onyx; the terrace is shared. For two guests.
Arinnitti Duplex Suite
A split-level loft with a separate living room, a gas fireplace, a queen-size bed, a mosaic bathroom with a tub and a private deck over the gardens. Up to three guests.
Ishtar Duplex Suite
The largest suite: a contemporary split-level loft with a gas fireplace, a king-size bed, a mosaic bathroom with a tub and a private deck. Up to three guests.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.