The part of Turkey bordering Greece is washed by the waters of the Aegean Sea. It is there that the famous Bodrum resort is located. It occupies fourteen bays, in which hotels and small settlements are located. The city of Bodrum itself rises in the heart of the resort.
It will take only an hour to explore the entire peninsula from the inside. If you move along the coast, then the road can take 2.5 hours.
Bodrum - the "party" paradise
Bodrum is considered an ideal place for parties. It is not without reason that they call it the capital of nightly adventures. At a short distance from each other there are numerous bars, restaurants, night clubs and discos.
All young people seek, if not to live in Bodrum, then at least relax here. Those who prefer a relaxing holiday on the beach, it is better to choose a quieter place. Active tourists from France, England and Scandinavia mainly come here. In these places it is very windy, so the resort is ideal for surfers and divers.
In the city itself, decent housing is not easy to find. But only 10 minutes away in picturesque bays, luxurious hotels rise. In season, minibuses run to each of them from the city center. Only the most remote ones will have to get a taxi late at night.
Weather
As already mentioned, it is quite windy, but not hot at all. Temperature even in the midst of summer rarely exceeds 30 degrees.
In Bodrum, you can rarely find abandoned beaches. Almost all of them belong to hotels. It can be pebble embankments or a concrete area with an artificial embankment of sand.
Of the 14 bays located in the vicinity of Bodrum, the most famous are Gumbet and Bitez.
Hotel complexes
If you look at the resort from above, it seems that Bodrum occupies a niche around which hotels are located at different levels. More expensive complexes are equipped with special elevators that allow you to go down to the beaches. There are both budget hotels and luxury hotels. Most of them provide for relaxation with children.
One of the resort's most popular hotels is Bodrum Beach Resort. Its description and reviews of tourists will be presented below.
About hotel
The hotel complex is located in Gumbet Bay. The hotel is relatively new, was built in 2012. The center of Bodrum is only 1 km, to the beach 100 m. The area of the hotel is 18,000 square meters. meters. The hotel complex consists of one main building and 11 villas. Vacationers live in 140 rooms, 40 of them are of the “Standard” class, and 100 are of the family type. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, minibar, telephone, TV, safe, bathroom and balcony.
Directions
Foreign tourists can get by air to Bodrum Airport. From there, the hotel can be reached by shuttle bus.
Infrastructure
The hotel has two restaurants and three bars, one of which is located near a large pool. You can swim in two more small pools equipped with water attractions. For walks there is a picturesque garden, you can relax on the terrace overlooking the beautiful landscape. Wi-Fi at the hotel is paid.
The airport is 35 km away.
The Bodrum Beach Resort is a four star hotel.
Room service
Service is available around the clock. Bed linen is changed three times a week. Clean the rooms every day. In the bathroom there is a shower, a large mirror, towels, a bathroom, a washbasin, a hairdryer and toiletries.
The rooms have a bunk bed (for family-type apartments, this bed is available for a fee), tea and coffee making facilities. There is parquet on the floors. Each room has a balcony. If necessary, the room is heated.
Nutrition
Bodrum Beach Resort is an all-inclusive property. There is a bar near the pool, there are several restaurants serving both local and European cuisine.
Fun for kids
This hotel complex involves relaxing with children. For them there is a playground, water rides, a pool and a mini club. Parents may not worry about their children, as they will be under the supervision of educators. But it’s better to take care of your children yourself, as the staff practically does not speak Russian. A babysitter can be invited for an extra fee.
Hotel facilities
The hotel itself has a small shop with all the necessary goods. Secure parking is also available. Valuables can be stored in a special chamber. Laundry, dry cleaning and currency exchange services are available on site.
Entertainment at the Bodrum Beach Resort is standard. On the territory there is a large outdoor pool with water slides, umbrellas, sunbeds and mattresses. There is a Turkish bath. Massages, a sauna and classes in the fitness center are paid separately. You can play darts, table tennis and billiards.
The sand and pebble beach can be reached through the underpass. Here, umbrellas, sunbeds, towels and mattresses are provided at an additional cost.
Rest in the Bodrum Beach Resort 4 * hotel (Turkey) calm and easy. This is one of the few complexes that is designed to stay with the whole family.
Guest Comments
Tourists respond well to this hotel. As for food, many say that by this criterion the hotel Bodrum Beach Resort 4 * (Turkey, Bodrum) reaches a five-star level. Guests are fed several types of meat dishes, salads, vegetables and fruits, sweets, delicious cakes and ice cream. Real professionals work here.
Russian-speaking tourists are settled in a separate part of the hotel. It is worth considering that the administration practically does not speak Russian, so you should learn a few phrases in English in advance to explain your needs.
Reception staff will be grateful if you describe your wishes regarding the room and the view from it. Otherwise, you may be offered a room with a view of the road or worse on the wall of a neighboring hotel.
Hotel Bodrum Beach Resort 4 * (Bodrum) - a haven for Germans, French, Spaniards and Italians. The people are cheerful and loves to walk. But drunken people are rarely seen here. The reason for this is the peculiar atmosphere in which you want to have fun, but not get drunk, although you do not regret the wines here. Animations are held every evening from 21.00 to 23.00. Sometimes you can get to the performances of professional Turkish artists, singers and dancers. Children can have fun all day. Days and evenings there are programs for them.
Near the pool, training is held, to which everyone can join. Such classes are extremely necessary, because after hearty dinners, excess calories quickly accumulate.
Tourist note
The Bodrum Beach Resort 4 * hotel, undoubtedly, deserves attention, but there are some points that should be considered when planning a vacation in Turkey.
If a trip to the resort is carried out with the help of a tour operator, then you need to prepare for the fact that you will be accommodated in the "Russian" building. It has the cheapest rooms. There may be mold on the walls, and cobwebs, and an unpleasant smell. And the view from the window leaves much to be desired. But this is all the flaws of a budget holiday. Either you have to pay, or endure and enjoy at least such conditions. This is not the fault of the Bodrum Beach Resort. The testimonies of the victims suggest that most often this is simply negligent work of tour operators. They seduce tourists with good prices, but forget to tell about the conditions. You can fix the error on the spot, but you will have to pay a little extra. The hotel staff will gladly relocate you to the best room with a chic view. There are enough of them. There are even apartments with a living room and kitchen. Most tourists do not complain, because superior rooms have a completely different service. They are worth the money.
What is famous for the hotel Bodrum Beach Resort 4 * (Bodrum, Gumbet), so it's food. This indicator can bring the complex to the level of five stars. Such a variety of dishes is rarely seen even in the most elite hotels. For example, the five- star Green Beach Resort (Bodrum) cannot boast such a chic service. It is especially pleasing that you can enjoy delicious ice cream here twice a day. You don’t have to spend money on food.
As mentioned above, it is better to bypass the zone for the Russians. Everything here is not as we would like. And even there is a theft from the staff. Guests repeatedly complained that they lost money that they did not manage to hide. Moreover, this can occur directly in front of vacationers. Turks are still those masters. But in the part of the hotel intended for Europeans, such cases were not observed. This is another proof that it is better not to save on living. Here every day they carefully clean it, but sometimes the staff needs to be reminded of some things, for example, that they need to bring a blanket. But they are not intentionally forgotten, just the Turks are a little confused by nature, but very friendly.
Excursions are best booked on site. In this case, they will cost several times cheaper than the services of a guide offered by a tour operator.
The hotel does not have its own beach, but this is not a problem. Within walking distance there are many public beaches, you can choose any.
Entertainment at the hotel is also available, but compared to the entertainment events that take place in Bodrum itself, they are primitive. Therefore, in the evening it is better to go to one of the entertainment facilities of the city. Even in Gumbet itself you can have fun. No wonder it is called a party place. Some tour operators may advertise Gumbet as a place for a quiet family vacation for grandmothers and grandchildren, but this is far from the case. Of the minuses, it can be noted that none of the service staff knows and understands the Russian language. Also, the hotel itself is too expensive internet. But on all beaches and in local cafes it is free.
Summarizing all the reviews, we can conclude that this hotel is ideal for youth recreation. There are many clubs, bars and cafes in the area. The food is excellent. The only thing is not to save on accommodation. A terrible room can spoil the whole impression of a vacation. Grandmothers and grandchildren need to choose other hotels where it’s calm and quiet. The tour operator also does not always need to listen, otherwise you can be completely disappointed in the rest, if you do not take everything into your own hands. Since the hotel does not have Russian speakers, it is imperative to learn several standard phrases in English before the trip, so that you can easily state your needs. Yes, and at the hotel you can acquire valuable acquaintances, especially if you live in a zone for Europeans.