Akyalı Butik Otel

We found this through the internet and turned up unbooked at 10.30pm after flying into Bodrum. Fifteen minutes from the airport and we were in our sizeable and clean room. The beautiful morning view over the sea added to our contentment and after our first swim we enjoyed a pleasant breakfast by the waterside. . Lunch and evening meals were also to a high standard and everyone was very welcoming and helpful. Afternoon tea and cakes served at 5pm which was a nice touch. Lots of places to sit and lie n the sun and shade and we had lo sme great swims. Nice walk along the waterside into Guvercinlik itself where there are a few shops and oher places to eat and drink. It may be adjacent to the main road to Bodrum but we were not bothered by any traffic noise at all. Dolmus stops right outside for short journey into Bodrum itself. We stayed for 2 nights at the beginning of our trip and were so happy we booked the last night there too so as to be close for our return flight home. We were in a different but larger room and it was as good as the first with fridge and t.v. All in all a lovely find.

We had pre booked many months in advance for a three night stay but on arrival they had no record of our booking despite a reconfirmation. The hotel was empty so this was not a problem. We were shown three rooms that were quite large with a small balcony and chose the larger room. The rooms need renovating and the bathroom, especially the shower, could do with a very good clean. The stair carpets in the public areas and worn and need a good hoover and the outside areas needed a lot of maintenance. The wallpaper is patched in parts and the whole hotel feels like an old fashioned seaside guesthouse in the uk including strips of green astro turf in the bedrooms giving it a "pitch and putt" feel. The plus points are good wifi, a sea view and a nice breakfast. However, we were very glad that our three day reservation had not been recorded and checked out the following day.

Stayed one night after arriving late from bodrum airport. Delightful young man at front desk who didn't speak any English. Good room with great sea view. No where to obtain drink or water in hotel but turkish breakfast on sea edge was nice enough. No glasses to drink from in room. It seems that everyone brings own water bottles. We had just arrived so weren't well equipped. Shops open very late close by so be sure to stock up before arriving. Small pool on waters edge. Recommend for overnight on way to airport.