Aspawa Hotel

Beware – Scam Experience as a Solo Female Traveler I stayed at Aspawa Hotel in Pamukkale and while the place itself is clean and the older couple (mother and father) running it are genuinely kind and warm, my experience overall was deeply disappointing and frustrating – especially as a solo female traveler. The issue started with their son Osman, who handled my shuttle booking. He knew I was traveling alone and told me he had already paid for my shuttle in advance during the reservation process. He then insisted that I pay 800 lira in cash to him directly. I clearly told him I was low on cash and preferred to pay the shuttle driver myself, but he pressured me to pay him, claiming it was already settled. When I got into the shuttle, the driver came with a card machine, asking for the actual payment – which turned out to be only 425 lira. It was then I realized Osman had lied to me and scammed me for almost double the amount. The driver was honest and transparent, and it was clear Osman had never paid anything on my behalf. What made it worse was the way Osman treated me , he was dismissive and showed zero respect which felt even more unsettling given I was traveling alone. It’s already challenging being a solo female traveler and having to deal with this kind of behavior makes it even more difficult. Unfortunately, this experience overshadowed what could have been a peaceful and pleasant stay. Female travelers especially, please be cautious. Trust your instincts and don’t hand over cash unless you’re 100% sure of the arrangements. I wish I had followed mine earlier.

The hotel is very clean and provides everything. They give out free coffee and made us feel welcome. We enjoyed our stay there. The location is prefect as well as it's near all the attractions. The couple there Hussain and Amina was very lovely and welcoming. Also the receptionist which is the son, Osman he made sure we settled in smoothly and let us know the attractions around. The rooms are also spacious and they have a pool at the front. Definitely will recommend for families and friends.

Quite good enough for solo traveler