Hotel Gumusluk is the village-scale pick in this list, set in Gümüşlük on the quiet western side of the Bodrum peninsula and about two minutes on foot from Gümüşlük Beach. It has five room types, from a standard single and double to a family studio suite of around 484 square feet that sleeps four. Free breakfast of local dishes is included, and the hotel has an outdoor pool, a children pool, a poolside bar, a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, a terrace, a garden and barbecue grills. Rooms are individually decorated, with air conditioning, free wifi, a safe, a refrigerator and a balcony or patio. It suits couples and families who want a relaxed beach village rather than the busy resort towns.
Location and getting around
Gümüşlük is a small seaside village at the end of the peninsula, known for its sunsets, its fish restaurants along the shore and the island of Rabbit Island just off the beach. The hotel is two minutes from Gümüşlük Beach and about 14 minutes on foot from the port beach. Yalıkavak Marina is about a 13-minute drive, Bitez Beach about 27 minutes by car and Türkbükü about half an hour.
Bodrum airport is around 53 minutes by car, so most guests arrive by transfer, and the hotel can arrange a round-trip airport shuttle for a fee per vehicle. A rental car or taxi is useful for seeing the rest of the peninsula.
The rooms
The Family Studio Suite sleeps four, the Standard Triple sleeps three, and the Standard Double is around 226 square feet and can have a queen bed or twin beds. There is a standard single room and a mobility-accessible double. Rooms have laptop-friendly workspaces, wardrobes and flat-screen televisions with cable channels. Because the rooms are compact, families should look closely at the room type before booking.
Facilities and services
The outdoor pool and the children pool have sun loungers and umbrellas, and the pool is open in daytime hours. The hotel provides beach towels and beach umbrellas, which is useful for the short walk to the sand. There is an electric car charging station, a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff. Parking is not described, so ask the hotel if you are driving.
Who it suits
Couples, families and small groups looking for a calm base and an evening meal by the water. Pets are allowed, which is not true of every hotel in the area. Nightlife is low-key, so travellers wanting bars and clubs should look at Gümbet or Bodrum Town instead.
Good to know
Check-in is from 2 pm and check-out is at 11 am. Free cancellation applies on some rates. Pool and restaurant hours can change outside the summer season, so check when you book.
Why stay here
- ✓Free breakfast with local dishes
- ✓Outdoor pool and children pool
- ✓Poolside bar
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓Beach towels and umbrellas
- ✓Terrace and garden
- ✓Free wifi in rooms
- ✓Air conditioning
Good questions
Is breakfast included?+
Yes, a free breakfast of local dishes is included.
How far is the beach?+
Gümüşlük Beach is about two minutes on foot.
Are pets allowed?+
Yes, pets are allowed. Check any conditions with the hotel when you book.
