Gümbet Cove Hotel is the budget beach pick, on the bay at Gümbet, the lively resort district a short drive from Bodrum Town. It has a private beach with sun loungers and a free beach shuttle, a seasonal outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar and a beach bar, barbecue grills and a garden. Rooms include standard rooms with pool or beach views and a two-bedroom apartment that sleeps three, and they have air conditioning, free wifi, a safe, a refrigerator and a balcony. Free self parking is available. It suits younger travellers, groups and families who want a beach on the doorstep at a modest price, and who are happy with a livelier setting.
Location and getting around
Gümbet is the entertainment district of the Bodrum area, with bars, restaurants and water sports along a wide sandy bay. Gümbet Beach is about three minutes on foot, and the watersports centre about nine. The Bodrum windmills are four minutes away by car, and the Myndos Gate of the old city walls is within about two kilometres. Oasis Mall is about 17 minutes on foot. Bodrum Imsik airport is around 43 minutes by car. Dolmuş minibuses connect Gümbet with Bodrum Town, and taxis are easy to find.
The rooms
The Standard Room with pool view and beachfront position is around 269 square feet and sleeps two, the other Standard Room is around 323 square feet, and the Basic Apartment is around 484 square feet with two bedrooms for groups. Rooms have wardrobes, showers and balconies. Families should check the room type, since the apartment is the most practical for three or more guests.
Facilities and services
The private beach has sun loungers and a free shuttle, and the seasonal pool is open in the warm months. There is a restaurant, a bar and a beach bar, and a buffet breakfast is available at an extra charge. The garden, the barbecue grills, the laundry service and the 24-hour front desk add to the convenience, and free self parking is welcome in a district where parking can be tight.
Who it suits
Budget travellers, groups of friends and families who want sand and the sea close to hand. Cats and dogs are accepted for a nightly fee. Light sleepers should note that Gümbet is a nightlife area, so ask for a room away from the beat of the bars. Couples who want calm and elegance should look at Gümüşlük or Yalıkavak instead.
Good to know
Check-in begins at 2 pm and check-out is at noon, and late check-out is available for a fee. Late check-in is possible in limited hours. The pool is seasonal, so check what is open on your dates, and check when you book.
Why stay here
- ✓Private beach with sun loungers
- ✓Free beach shuttle
- ✓Seasonal outdoor pool
- ✓Restaurant and beach bar
- ✓Garden and barbecue grills
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Free wifi in rooms
- ✓Air conditioning
Good questions
Does the hotel have its own beach?+
Yes, it has a private beach with sun loungers and a free beach shuttle.
Is breakfast included?+
A buffet breakfast is available at an extra charge. Check what your rate includes when you book.
Is there parking?+
Yes, free self parking is available.
