Sustainability — The Dalyan's Apart Hotel

Sustainability Policy

Doküman No: DLYNS-SYS-10 · Yayın tarihi: 19 October 2026

At The Dalyan's Apart Hotel we take an approach that considers the environmental, social, economic and cultural effects of what we do. Sustainability for us is not only environmental responsibility: it also means transparent relationships with the community, fair management, support for the local economy and care for cultural heritage. We undertake to uphold the following principles:

Placing sustainability at the heart of our working culture and involving every member of staff in it,
Complying fully with all legal requirements, including environmental and occupational health and safety legislation,
Providing our staff with a safe and fair working environment based on equal opportunity,
Supporting the active participation of women and young people in employment,
Strengthening the social and economic participation of local people and vulnerable groups,
Putting guest satisfaction first and feeding guest comments into continuous improvement,
Using natural resources efficiently and reducing our consumption of energy, water and raw materials,
Minimising waste and encouraging recycling and reuse,
Setting measurable targets to reduce our carbon footprint and monitoring our performance against them,
Supporting the shift to renewable energy sources,
Offering safe and balanced food in line with food safety principles,
Supporting the protection of endemic plant and animal species and avoiding harm to wildlife,
Respecting historical, cultural and archaeological assets and providing protective guidance,
Giving priority to fair trade and local products in our supply chain,
Upholding children's rights and human rights throughout, and firmly rejecting child labour,
Monitoring our sustainability performance regularly, reporting it transparently and sharing it with our stakeholders.

This policy is reviewed once a year, revised where necessary, and communicated openly to all staff and stakeholders.

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Sustainable Purchasing Policy

Doküman No: DLYNS-SYS-05 · Yayın tarihi: 19 October 2026

Our purchasing is based on environmental, social and economic sustainability. We take an ethical, fair and resource-efficient approach across the supply chain. Alongside quality, cost and legal compliance, we weigh the long-term environmental and social effects of what we buy.

Priority is given to recyclable, recycled, organic and environmentally friendly products and to goods and services that save energy and water.
Products with a low environmental impact and recognised eco-labels (ISO 14001, ISO 50001, FSC, ASC, MSC and similar) are preferred.
Single-use products, unnecessary plastic and packaging are reduced as far as possible; bulk packaging is preferred.
We support suppliers who reduce waste, use energy efficiently and do not damage the ecosystem in production.
Products involving threatened species (game animals, prohibited timber and similar) are not purchased.
Local producers, local businesses and suppliers from the surrounding area are given priority.
Cooperatives, women entrepreneurs and fair-trade certified suppliers are actively favoured.
Products and services reflecting regional cultural values are supported.
Suppliers are expected to show care for job security, human rights, equality and the prohibition of child labour.
Businesses founded or run by women are supported.
Supplier selection is based on transparency, equal opportunity and ethical rules.
We share information with suppliers on sustainability and carry out audits.
Quality, cost, environmental impact and logistical benefit are assessed together.
Returnable and reusable products are given priority.
The use and consumption of purchased consumables is monitored.
The supply chain is reviewed periodically and its sustainability performance monitored.
The share of purchases made from local and fair-trade suppliers is tracked regularly, with annual targets set to increase it.
In maintenance, repair and renovation work, priority is given to sustainable building materials that are low impact, recyclable, long lasting and sourced locally where possible.
Products and services that reduce waste are preferred; long-lasting, reusable, repairable and recyclable products come first.

Within this policy we undertake to keep improving our sustainable purchasing practices and to keep environmental and social responsibility at the front of our supply chain.

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Visitor Code of Conduct at Cultural Sites

Doküman No: DLYNS-SYS-31 · Yayın tarihi: 19 October 2026

We support the protection of the cultural and natural heritage around us, and we encourage our guests, staff and partners to behave respectfully and thoughtfully at these sites.

At cultural sites

Keep quiet; do not speak loudly or make noise.
Respect the privacy of other visitors when taking photographs or video, and do not film without permission.
Never touch exhibits, walls or historical objects.
Do not smoke, eat or drink within the site.
Put litter in the bins provided and leave the site clean.

In natural and protected areas

Avoid any activity that would damage vegetation or harm animals.
Do not light fires or use flammable or explosive materials.
Do not enter areas that are closed to visitors or under special protection.
Do not collect endemic species or disturb nests and natural habitats.
Observe quiet and the protection rules in wetlands and bird sanctuaries, particularly those covered by the Ramsar Convention.

Our staff receive briefings and orientation training on these rules, and participants are reminded of them verbally before guided tours. Feedback mechanisms are in place for inappropriate behaviour, and our information materials are updated periodically.

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Cultural Sites in the Region

Doküman No: DLYNS-SYS-32 · Yayın tarihi: 19 October 2026

The cultural sites around our hotel that merit protection are listed below. We ask you to follow the code of conduct above when visiting them.

Site	Type	Period	Location	Notes
Kaunos Ancient City	Ancient city	Classical, Hellenistic, Roman	Dalyan–Çandır	Known for its theatre, agora and city walls.
Kaunos Rock Tombs	Rock tombs	Antiquity	Dalyan	Monumental tombs carved into the cliff.
Kaunos Ancient Theatre	Ancient theatre	Hellenistic, Roman	Çandır–Dalyan	One of the principal buildings of the ancient city.
Kaunos Ancient Harbour	Archaeological site	Antiquity	Çandır–Dalyan	Reflects the ancient harbour and trading past.
Kaunos Church Remains	Religious building	Byzantine	Çandır	Remains of a Byzantine-period structure.
Pisilis Ancient City	Ancient city	Roman, Late Antiquity	Sarıgerme–Ortaca	Known for its ancient settlement remains.
Kalynda Ancient City	Ancient city	Antiquity	Şerefler–Dalaman	One of the ancient settlements of the Caria region.
Lydae Ancient City	Ancient city	Antiquity	Kapıdağ Peninsula	Known for its rock tombs and remains.
Akköprü	Historic bridge	Historic period	Dalaman	A stone bridge over the Dalaman river.
Sultaniye Hot Springs	Historic spa	Antiquity onwards	Köyceğiz	Known for its thermal springs.
Dalaman Historic Settlement	Historic settlement	Ottoman and Republican	Dalaman	Reflects local living culture.

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Accessibility

Doküman No: DLYNS-SYS-23 · Yayın tarihi: 19 October 2026

The current physical layout of our hotel is not fully accessible for guests with mobility, visual or hearing impairments. In line with our principle of transparency we state this openly to our guests and stakeholders on our website, on our Instagram account and on the information boards at the hotel entrance.

At present the hotel does not have a guest room specifically adapted for disabled use.

Our staff receive regular briefings to raise awareness of accessibility. Our goals for improving the level of accessibility include sign language training for staff, promotional materials in Braille, and warning and wayfinding signs for guests with visual impairments.

If you have questions about accessibility before booking, please contact us on +90 507 441 09 08 or at info@thedalyansaparthotel.com.

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