Description of hotel: Dogan Paradise Beach Hotel in Izmir

Refurbished in 2008, this beachfront hotel is located approximately 2km from Ozdere on the west coast of Turkey. Great for beach lovers, the hotel has a laid-back style and consists of low-rise blocks of rooms surrounded by gardens. The marvellous ruins of ancient Ephesus are a 35-minute car ride away and the resort of Kusadasi, popular with cruise ships, is about an hour away via public transport.