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Dalyan Live Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in Ortaca/Muğla, Türkiye, hosting 250 at dinner and 350 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about €14,000 (our estimate), reached from Dalaman International Airport (DLM), 45 minutes by car. Best months: May, June, September, October.

Dalyan Live Hotel

Ortaca/MuğlaMuğla, Türkiye

Dalyan Live Hotel stands apart as a riverside property offering direct access to Turkey's Dalyan Delta, a UNESCO-protected wetland where weddings literally overlook ancient tombs and migratory bird sanctuaries.

Guests
250 at dinner350 standing
Rooms
56 rooms
Cost
About €14,000for 80 guestsAisle estimate
Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
Season
Best weather May–JunAisle estimate
Getting there
DLMabout 45 min by carAisle estimate

About the venue

Dalyan Live Hotel stands apart as a riverside property offering direct access to Turkey's Dalyan Delta, a UNESCO-protected wetland where weddings literally overlook ancient tombs and migratory bird sanctuaries.

Unlike conventional hotel venues, this 4.7-star property integrates your celebration into a living landscape rather than isolating it within ballroom walls.

Guests enjoy both ceremony sophistication and post-wedding exploration of one of the Mediterranean's most ecologically significant regions.

  • Located on the Dalyan River with unobstructed views of Lycian rock tombs dating back 2,400 years
  • Immediate proximity to a protected wetland ecosystem hosting over 150 bird species
  • On-site capacity for 20-150 guests across multiple event spaces with river-facing terraces
  • Google rating of 4.7/5 based on guest reviews praising service and location authenticity

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
250 guests
Standing reception
350 guests
Smallest party taken
100 guests

Staying over

Rooms
56 rooms
Room types
3 listed

House rules

Music until
24:00
Fireworks
No
Pets
No

Best weather to marry

Aisle estimate
  1. January: out of season
  2. February: out of season
  3. March: good
  4. April: good
  5. May: best
  6. June: best
  7. July: good
  8. August: good
  9. September: best
  10. October: best
  11. November: good
  12. December: out of season
Best weatherGoodFairWeather does not tell you whether a date is free.

Getting there

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Nearest airport
DLM, 45 min by carAisle estimate
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes
Phone
(0252) 284 44 77
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Reviews of Dalyan Live Hotel

“Brilliant hotel! Good location, friendly staff. A short walk into town and its a nice walk. Very clean and very modern. The food was amazing and very reasonable priced. You can catch the boat from round the side of the hotel to the beach”

Laura LydonOn Google

4.7out of 5, from 329 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

Can we hold ceremonies outdoors with the ancient tombs as backdrop?
Yes. The hotel's riverside terraces offer direct sightlines to the Lycian rock tombs. Outdoor ceremonies typically occur at sunset to maximize the archaeological vista and golden-hour photography.
What's the guest capacity range?
The venue accommodates 20-150 guests, with flexibility to use multiple indoor and outdoor spaces depending on party size.
Are wedding packages all-inclusive?
The hotel works with couples on customized packages. Standard offerings typically include venue rental, catering, and basic AV setup, but specific inclusions vary by season and guest count.
How accessible is Dalyan by air?
The nearest commercial airport is Dalaman International (45 minutes by road). Many couples also use Milas-Bodrum Airport (90 minutes) for additional flight options.
Is the area crowded during peak season?
Dalyan attracts tourists year-round, but the village maintains a quieter character than major beach resorts.

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Friday (Day 1) · day 01
  • 14:00-18:00Guest arrival; check-in; welcome reception on riverside terrace with Dalyan Delta views
  • 19:00Dinner and orientation; optional guided tour of nearby Lycian tombs (sunset viewing)
Saturday (Day 2) · day 02
  • 10:00-12:00Optional pre-wedding activities: Iztuzu Beach visit, boat tour to Blue Lagoon, or spa services
  • 16:00-17:30Guest preparation; wedding ceremony on riverside terrace with tomb backdrop
  • 18:00-23:00Reception with dinner, dancing, and open bar; DJ and live music available
Sunday (Day 3) · day 03
  • 09:00-12:00Farewell brunch; guest checkout

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Sources and booking notes

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  • Seated dinner: 250 guests

    “Dalyan Live Hotel 100 kişiden 250 kişiye kadar yemekli hizmet, 100 kişiden 350 kişiye kadar kokteyl hizmeti sunmaktadır.”
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  • Standing reception: 350 guests

    “Dalyan Live Hotel 100 kişiden 250 kişiye kadar yemekli hizmet, 100 kişiden 350 kişiye kadar kokteyl hizmeti sunmaktadır.”
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  • Smallest party taken: 100 guests

    “Dalyan Live Hotel 100 kişiden 250 kişiye kadar yemekli hizmet, 100 kişiden 350 kişiye kadar kokteyl hizmeti sunmaktadır.”
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  • Rooms: 56 rooms

    “Tesisimiz 56 odası 1 kahvaltı salonu , 1 a la carte restoranı, 1 pool barı, 1 mutfağı ve 1 spa salonu ile misafirlerimize en iyi şekilde kaliteli hizmet vermeye odaklanmış 4 yıldızlı bir tesistir.”
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  • Room types: 3 listed

    “Konaklama imkânları dahilinde otelimizde standart, aile ve deluxe odalarımız buluyor.”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “Üstelik keyifli anlarınız için az sayıda davetliniz ile birlikte havuz başında şık bir yemek organizasyonu, kır bahçemizde ise özel bir kokteyl düzenleyebiliyoruz.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Muğla’da 1. sınıf restoranlar arasında yer alan restoranımızda davet menülerinizi de hazırlıyoruz.”
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  • Dietary options: Çocuklara özel, Diyabet, Vegan and Vejetaryen

    “Çocuklara özel, Diyabet, Vegan, Vejetaryen”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Tesisimiz 56 odası 1 kahvaltı salonu , 1 a la carte restoranı, 1 pool barı, 1 mutfağı ve 1 spa salonu ile misafirlerimize en iyi şekilde kaliteli hizmet vermeye odaklanmış 4 yıldızlı bir tesistir.”
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  • Music until: 24:00

    “Müzik gece 24:00'te, servis 23:30'da sona eriyor.”
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  • Fireworks: No

    “Havai fişek ve benzeri kullanılamaz”
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  • Pets: No

    “Evcil hayvan kabul edilmemektedir.”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Misafirler tesis çevresini otopark olarak kullanabilir.”
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  • Step-free access: Yes

    “Otelimizin odaları tam teşekküllü ve engelli dostu olarak hazırlanmıştır.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Otelimizde sizler için hazırladığımız özel toplantı ve konferans odamız ile iç ve dış konsept bayi toplantılarınızı , düğün ve doğum günü etkinliklerinizi uzman ekibimiz ile düzenleyebilir.”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Otelimizde sizler için hazırladığımız özel toplantı ve konferans odamız ile iç ve dış konsept bayi toplantılarınızı , düğün ve doğum günü etkinliklerinizi uzman ekibimiz ile düzenleyebilir.”
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  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “Üstelik keyifli anlarınız için az sayıda davetliniz ile birlikte havuz başında şık bir yemek organizasyonu, kır bahçemizde ise özel bir kokteyl düzenleyebiliyoruz.”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “Otelimiz açık ve kapalı yüzme havuzlarına sahip olup,son teknoloji olan tuzlu su klorinasyon sistemine sahiptir.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Üstelik keyifli anlarınız için az sayıda davetliniz ile birlikte havuz başında şık bir yemek organizasyonu, kır bahçemizde ise özel bir kokteyl düzenleyebiliyoruz.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “Özel davetlerinizi daha da özel kılmak için profesyonel ekibimiz ve organizasyon sorumlumuz ile birlikte çalışmalara başlıyoruz.”
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About €14,000for 80 guestsAisle estimate

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