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Yasmin Bodrum Resort - All Inclusive

Property with private beach and full-service spa
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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Club Room, Garden View
Private beach, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
    All-inclusive
  • Bar
    Bar
  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa

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Map
Peksimet Mahallesi , 5541 Sok , No 17/1, Bodrum, Gumusluk, 48400
  • Rabbit Island
    5 min drive
  • Gumusluk Viewpoint
    5 min drive
  • D-Marin Turgutreis Marina
    10 min drive
  • Bodrum (BJV-Milas)
    69 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room, Garden View

Standard Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Club Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Sofa Bed

Standard Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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Club Room, Garden View

Club Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
  • 27 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Standard Family Room

Standard Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Club Family Room

Club Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Bodrum

At Yasmin Bodrum Resort - All Inclusive you'll be 3 km (1.8 mi) from Rabbit Island and 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Gumusluk Viewpoint. Highlights at this beachfront property include 4 restaurants, 3 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering can include massages, aromatherapy and mani/pedis along with access to the sauna. The buffet restaurant, Myndos Restaurant, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. With 5 lounge bars and a beach bar to choose from, you can enjoy a drink at the property. Spend the day at the private beach where you'll find free cabanas, and enjoy the 3 outdoor tennis courts and indoor swimming pool. Other amenities include a nightclub, free Wi-Fi in public areas and a 24-hour gym. Free buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions in proximity to this Bodrum property include Tigaki Beach and Bodrum Beach.

What's nearby

  • Rabbit Island - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • D-Marin Turgutreis Marina - 10 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Yalikavak Marina - 15 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Bodrum Dedeman Aquapark - 16 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Karaincir Beach - 32 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Bodrum (BJV-Milas) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sianji Lobby Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • Yasmin Resort Restaurant
  • ‪Sultan Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • Yasmin Resort Snack Bar
  • ‪Körfez Restaurant & Bar - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Yasmin Bodrum Resort - All Inclusive

Property with private beach and full-service spa
Some rates at Yasmin Bodrum Resort - All Inclusive are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Simply step outside to unwind on the property's beach. Hit the beach and work on your tan in the sunloungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with complimentary cabanas and umbrellas. At Yasmin Bodrum Resort - All Inclusive, you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Free breakfast is served daily. There are 4 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 5 bars/lounges, a beach bar and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach property also offers a complimentary children's club, a children's pool and outdoor tennis courts. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Bodrum property.

  • 386 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 4 dining venues
  • 5 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • 16146 sq ft of conference space
  • 1500 sq. m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
Yasmin Bodrum Resort - All Inclusive offers 386 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The on-site spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Languages

English, German, Russian, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • La Perla Restaurant
  • Myndos Restaurant
  • Ocenia Restaurant
  • Snack Bar
  • Sultan Restaurant

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 16,146 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 11 November 2024 to 30 April 2025 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed between 22 October and 9 May.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Property Registration Number 19075

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Yasmin Bodrum Resort - All Inclusive?

Yasmin Bodrum Resort - All Inclusive offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Yasmin Bodrum Resort - All Inclusive?

Yep, Yasmin Bodrum Resort - All Inclusive has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Yasmin Bodrum Resort - All Inclusive?

The closest beach to Yasmin Bodrum Resort - All Inclusive is Tigaki Beach (17.1 km).

Is there a spa on site at Yasmin Bodrum Resort - All Inclusive?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Yasmin Bodrum Resort - All Inclusive. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments.

Does Yasmin Bodrum Resort - All Inclusive have a pool?

Take your pick from 3 outdoor swimming pools, a lap pool, an indoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

Does Yasmin Bodrum Resort - All Inclusive have a waterslide?

Yep, this property has a waterslide!

What luxury perks are available at Yasmin Bodrum Resort - All Inclusive?

Yasmin Bodrum Resort - All Inclusive features a private beach, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa.

What makes Yasmin Bodrum Resort - All Inclusive a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a private beach, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Yasmin Bodrum Resort - All Inclusive.

Does Yasmin Bodrum Resort - All Inclusive serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet brekkie is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Yasmin Bodrum Resort - All Inclusive?

No, Yasmin Bodrum Resort - All Inclusive does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Yasmin Bodrum Resort - All Inclusive?

Yep, they've got a beach bar and 4 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Yasmin Bodrum Resort - All Inclusive?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Yasmin Bodrum Resort - All Inclusive?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Yasmin Bodrum Resort - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 37 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Canan, howard beach

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and the hotel is beautiful but needs major renovations in rooms. Food is pretty good and service is excellent. They overworked their employees, not enough staff at location. Property is beautiful with beach is amazing. They just need ASAP renovations in rooms. Rooms conditions are pretty bad, it’s not 5 star or even 4 stars. Room conditions are motel style. Since the beach was amazing and we were at the beach all day. It was worth it for me and hubby.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sasha, Irvine

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prose: nice and clean pools Cons: obsolete and dirty hotel, wrong description about rooms especially those that are not located in the main building, extremely tip motivated staff, obsolete and dirty room and amenities
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

ewa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Worst hotel I've been to. We were initially given a very dirty room. it took us a few hours to find a room that would be in a decent condition. The lobby is finished cheaply - pictures of the ancient figures on the walls in wallpaper that is falling off. the restaurant lacks cups, utensils that should be replenished regularly. the tables in the restaurant was very underserved. Most of the staff are not interested in any help. Usually all inclusive hotels have fresher juices- apparently not this one. The rooms were poorly cleaned, and dirty dishes were left outside the rooms for hours. The view was amazing and memorable. I would like to thank few workers who made this trip enjoyable: Arda, Hakan, and Anahanim. Out of all of the workers there, very little actually had the motivation to help out the residents.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Masoud

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this place. The staff, service, entertaining and food was great. Couldn’t ask for more. The staff spoke English and was very professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at Yasmin Bodrum Resort! The beach is great, 2 pools to swim in, and the spa is amazing with a very professional staff. Every staff member is nice and accommodating to any of our needs we had.

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just completed a 7 night stay at Yasmin… got off to a very rough start with a very poor room assignment as we arrived later in the evening and the resort was very busy due to Turkish holiday…the hotel worked with us that evening to locate to a better room… After a couple nights got moved to a room more akin to 5 star quality. The property itself and the facilities are spectacular! A special thanks to Kamel the front desk manager and the Entertainment team led by Islay! Staff is very friendly and attentive Fabulous stay in Bodrum!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

erhan, Melbourne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not a 5 star hotel
Check in is a nightmare. Getting to and from the room takes 15 mintues to arrange a buggie car after several attempts. Plus side, close to beach and the food on offer. However, not 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

paris , london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
nice hotel
Good experience, can't fault the staff and facilities, just needs a little update and tlc which is being done this winter so will return next year. Mainly Turkish and middle eastern people holiday here which speaks volumes for the hotel Loverly people , And very friendly to speak to and all love baby's. Was overwhelmed by the interest in the 1 year old we have . Every 5 minutes she had so many fans. Will return for a second holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yasmin Resort in Bodrum, Turkey
The hotel is in a beautiful area with great views and that's the only good thing about this place. There were a lot of issues with the rooms. Between my sister's family and ours we rented 4 rooms. One of the rooms we were assigned smelled so badly that we couldn't use it and had to cram into the other three rooms for three days till we were assigned a usable room. The air conditioning in two of the rooms kept breaking down and they finally fixed them. They have two elevators which both broke the 2nd day we were there and they fixed one of them after 24 hours while the second one stayed broken for three days. The water temperature in the showers were non-constant and it was either too hot or too cold. Most of the food either had no taste or was too salty. A lot of the dishes were dirty. The water slide area had a lot of loose steps and needed repair.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

the view from the club rooms is wonderful
we arrived to the hotel at 2:00 am, check in was fast ! at first we got room 1448 but the noise from the ac engine was unbearable, asked for another room after 30 min got 1400, this room was much cleaner, very quiet and great view ...

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Service is TERRIBLE other than that all is fine.
The Resort and the Beach is very nice but the service the TERRIBLE.

10/10 Excellent

Peiman, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yasmin bodrum resort
Had an amazing time with my fiance in there. Amazing service and staff

4/10 Poor

kafkas

Not a 5 star
Low quality food and services , pool doesnt seem clean at all, definately a 4 star..

6/10 Okay

Ahmed, riyadh

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
medium hotel good for a very short stay
You are not feeling that you are stay in 5 star hotel.

8/10 Good

Ben, London

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice beach and very good pool activities
we really enjoyed our time in yasmin resort. lots of wonderful programs during a day and night. very clean swimming pools. we also enjoyed swimming activities and pool games which runs by hotel staff.

4/10 Poor

JO, Wales, UK

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
OVERRATED!
The room that we were allocated on arrival was near the main reception and restaurant, which was good. The room, in my opinion consisted of basic accommodation and did not live up to "5*" standard which was advertised. The room did have air conditioning which made our stay more pleasurable. The food was very good and they did provided a varied menu, which we enjoyed. However the majority of staff were very unhelpful and it seemed to be a "chore" for them when asking for advice or assistance. The resort location was good from the point of view that it was right on the beach and they had a choice of pools for places to sunbathe. However, it was very isolated and there were no shops, bars etc to visit nearby. There was a shuttle bus available at a cost if you wanted to venture out further. The hotel, as a whole was nice enough, but was beginning to look "tired". There were several restaurants and pool bars that were closed for the duration of the holiday. The hotel entertainment was almost non-existent and on a few occasions in the week was totally absent! The most disappointing event of the holiday was when the hotel reception/bar area was transformed into stalls for an exhibition/conference and was invaded by people in business suits, leaving us feeling very uncomfortable in our beach wear! MORTIFIED!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Paradise in Paloma
Hotel is situated in a beautiful little cove, looking out to the Aegean towards a couple of greek islands. The food was excellent, though the 'all inclusive' menu's meant that quite a few of the guests were XXXL sizes and there to indulge. The weather was briliant and the staff very friendly. Evenings entertainment was pretty good, particularly when they had live music. As it is a little away from the action of Bodrum, it does pay to hire a car and then venture out south along the coastal road to Bodrum. Some magestic little coves and towns.

8/10 Good

Phil, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I would stay again.
A bit far from the airport (1 hour) and no internet in the rooms (lobby only) but senic views, good food and drink (included) and a very nice clean pool made for a very pleasant stay.

10/10 Excellent

khulood, Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for family.
its very nice hotel , comfortable and very enjyoble , its has amazing location and very good managment , they are really make us very happy with our staying in thier hotel.

4/10 Poor

K

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous view at so so hotel
This hotel is a good hour away from the airport. A few family members got car sick on way back to airport on shuttle. We took taxi from airport to hotel so that was better. The hotel is in a gorgeous spot. It has two large outdoor pool but all the lounge chairs were taken at all times, Fully booked when we were there so brought down the quality of service. Some of the staff were super friendly but others not so much. Reception personal were rude at times. Food quality very average with buffet food being recycled to the next meal. Poor service at buffet restaurant. Our room smelled like smoke although was supposed to be on non-smoking floor. Sink would not drain. Baby crib they provided had rusted, was broken and had fungus on the canvas. Had to call five times and finally go to reception to get them to bring another bed which we didn't get until 10pm! Elevator from lobby to level of main building was not working. Overall would not go back nor recommend it to a friend.

6/10 Okay

Rich, Brooklyn, NY

Liked: Room comfort
Mixed review. We enjoyed but there were issues.
Overall, we had a good time at the Paloma Yasmin in spite of many things that could and should be improved upon. I would consider returning if I vacationed in this area again. Favorable comments: -The views from the hotel out over the water. -The outdoor pools. -Cayda, who works at the main desk and who helped us get our lost luggage back from the airline as well as to change rooms to move into the main building. -The buffet restaurant. The food is good and there is a wide variety of dishes available. Unfavorable comments: -The rooms on the hill (called "Myndos" are a long hike uphill to walk to. The rooms at the top are 160 steps (I counted them) up. While there is a shuttle service available, there is often a long wait. Avoid these rooms (we moved to the main building after the first night.) -There was mold growing along the edges in the bathtub. This was true for both rooms we were in. (To their credit, I did notice a maintenance person recaulking around the bathtub in another room so maybe they are addressing this issue.) -The Fish specialty restaurant was horrible. The food was awful, there was a smell of sewage and the waiter service was poor. Avoid this restaurant and instead stick to the buffet. (After this experience, we decided not to try the other specialty restaurants.) -The entertainment was not very good. There weren't any shows at night. Just some musical entertainment out near the pool. Not enough activities at the pool during the day. Also, the hotel staff was not at all familiar with the entertainment schedule. -The area around the lower pool is very slippery when wet. Be very careful. -Wifi is only available in the main lobby seating area. It is not available in the rooms or out at the pool. Very inconvenient. -There is no ATM cash machine at the hotel. You have to go into town to get cash. -We felt that the hotel was understaffed. This includes the front desk and the shuttle service. -I was unable to arrange in advance for airport pickup by the hotel shuttle service. I tried to contact the hotel via the website but received no response. When I called (this happened twice) I was told that no one on duty at that time spoke English and that I should call back later. In the end, we had to take a taxi from the airport to the hotel.

8/10 Good

Babak, Tehran, Iran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun but very far from City and Airport...
It was a good hotel with great shows and good food and drinks and entertainment programs and daily sports activities, but very far from the city and airport.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Lindi, South Africa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paloma Yasmin hotel
We enjoyed our stay at the hotel (in July2010) but we found it to be a very family+kids hotel. We do have a baby ourselves, but had to decided to travel overseas for a couple's holiday on our own (without our baby). We were disappointed to find the hotel was really overrun with toddlers and kids (which isn't what we expected). I think its a great hotel to take your kids to - but if you are travelling as a couple or single person then I dont think this is an appropriate hotel. We were pleasantly surprised by the standard of the food offered in the restaurants (given that its an all inclusive hotel). The only issue about the hotel is the complicated process for booking restaurants (you have to the day before - and you can only make bookings up until 3pm that day / you cant book at the same restaurant twice etc.) The hotel is located on a beautiful part of the Bodrum peninsula - and the beaches are pristine. The hotel has a lovely deck that juts out into the ocean with deck chairs that you can lie on and enjoy the sea view. The issue we had with the hotel's location is its inaccessibility to Bodrum centre. The hotel does offer a transfer bus service (at a cost) - but this bus doesn't operate regularly so one is fairly limited to the times you can go in to Bodrum (e.g. 5pm) and only get collected after 11pm (not earlier) If you catch your own taxi into Bodrum the fare is a lot more costly. So you are pretty much confined to the hotel. When taking a day trip out to Ephesus - consider that you actually drive back past the airport (about an hour from Paloma Yasmin) and then another 1.5hours to Ephesus from the airport (we flew out that afternoon to Istanbul). We ended up hiring a car from Paloma Yasmin and driving to Ephesus for the day and then back to the airport (so as to cut out the lengthy bus return trip) - although it is more expensive than taking a package bus tour trip.