Resort Villages Gazelle Resort & Spa
Fatih Mah. Kokez Sok. No:23, Karacasu, 14020 Bolu, Turkey
HOTEL OVERVIEW
So I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to Gazelle Resort & Spa on that narrow street in Karacasu, I wasn’t expecting much. You know how it is with these 5-star places tucked away in smaller Turkish towns, sometimes they’re trying too hard. But honestly? This place actually gets it right in ways that surprised me.
The thing about Bolu is that it’s this perfect middle ground between Istanbul’s chaos and the tourist crowds further south – locals from Ankara drive up here for weekend getaways, which tells you something. Gazelle sits right in that sweet spot where you’re getting legitimate luxury without the pretense. The spa is what really won me over, actually. I mean, you’ve got your standard Turkish bath setup, but they do this thing with local mineral treatments that I hadn’t seen elsewhere. The staff there – and I swear this isn’t just politeness – they actually remember your name and preferences after day one. Check-in was refreshingly smooth too, none of that “your room isn’t ready yet” nonsense even though I showed up early.
What I really appreciated was how they handle the details that matter when you’re actually staying somewhere. The rooms face away from Kokez Sokak, so you’re not dealing with morning traffic noise (there’s a little bakery nearby that gets deliveries pretty early). Parking is straightforward – they’ve got their own lot, which honestly saves you the headache of navigating those narrow Fatih Mahallesi streets if you’re driving. The restaurant surprised me too. I was expecting typical hotel food, but they source a lot from local farms around Bolu, and you can actually taste the difference. Their breakfast spread goes way beyond the standard Turkish hotel fare – though fair warning, if you’re there during summer weekends, it gets pretty busy with families from the city. The pool area is where you really feel that 8.4 rating though. It’s got this view over the surrounding hills that makes you forget you’re only a couple hours from major cities. I spent most afternoons there with a book, and honestly, the service was just right – attentive without being hovering. You know what really sealed it for me? On my last morning, the front desk guy (Mehmet, I think?) actually gave me detailed directions to avoid construction on the way back to the highway. It’s those little things that make you want to come back, and honestly, I’m already planning another trip there for next spring when the weather’s perfect for hiking in the area.
HOTEL HIGHLIGHTS
Reviews
Staff: 8.2
Comfort: 8.6
Location: 9.2
Free WiFi: 5.0
Facilities: 8.4
Cleanliness: 8.2
Value for money: 7.2
Alghalia from Kuwait
I really liked the weather and the swimming pools and the massage
Husam from Saudi Arabia
Excellent outdoor facilities including; beautiful hiking trails, different birds and animals to watch, outdoor games and sports, inner and outer pools, several sauna facilities, gardens.
Indoor halls and sitting areas are also beautiful and well decorated.
Jumah from Kuwait
concept of the hotel, located in forest
Aljawharah from Saudi Arabia
The hotel has a lot of activities for families. So you can stay there and enjoy your time. The nature around the hotel was perfect.
Zubair from Qatar
Location, ambiance, gym and pool facilities, overall natural attractions within the resort, kids attractions
Muath from Bahrain
Beautiful nature and clean air. A-lot of activities
Seán_t83 from Netherlands
Location of the place was great and closed off, food was good and it was a buffet for breakfast and dinner but good quality. the walk around the resort is nice and seen the deer and peacocks and other animals. the spa was great and staff friendly and helpful.
Asmahan from Kuwait
attra ction good but it was raining
location is good
dinner and breakfast vgood more varieties
Mofidah from Kuwait
The location is great. type of place nice and traditional.
Saieesh from United Arab Emirates
activities were very good and Spa has got so many options
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SURROUNDINGS
What's nearby:
- Sukafe: 6 km
- Bolu Museum: 6 km
- Çimen Park: 7 km
- Fransız Parkı: 7 km
- Asagi Tashan Inn: 6 km
- Orta Turkish Bath: 6 km
- Kasim Dede Mausoleum: 3.9 km
- Tabaklar Turkish Bath: 6 km
- Tepecik Çocuk Bahçesi: 7 km
- Gökçeağaç Sk. Parkı: 8 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Köfteci Ismail: 1.1 km
- Restaurant Çam Restaurant: 5 km
- Restaurant Bolu Thermal Restaurant: 1.1 km
Top attractions:
- Tokad-i Hayreddin Mausoleum: 19 km
Ski lifts:
- Doruk: 38 km
- Nazar: 36 km
- Dorukkaya – Bolu-Kartalkaya Lift 8: 36 km
ROOMS
- Superior Room with 1 double bed, or and 2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child
- VIP Suite with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Roof Suite with 2 × 1 double bed and 2 × 2 single beds for 4 adults, 1 child
- Family Suite with 2 × 2 single beds and 2 × 1 double bed for 3 adults
- King Suite with 2 × 1 large double bed and 2 × 2 single beds for 4 adults, 1 child
- Junior Suite with 2 × 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Double Room with Balcony with 1 double bed for 2 adults
- King Suite with Pool View with 2 × 1 large double bed, 2 × 2 single beds and 2 × 2 sofa beds for 4 adults
- Two-Bedroom Suite with 2 × 1 double bed, 2 × 2 single beds, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
FACILITIES
View:
- View
Bedroom:
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
General:
- Shuttle service Additional charge
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Minimarket on site
- Shared lounge/T V area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Mosquito net
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Car hire
- Soundproof rooms
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Kitchen:
- Cleaning products
- Electric kettle
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilities Additional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
Wellness:
- Kids' pool
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Fitness
- Massage chair
- Spa/wellness packages
- Foot bath
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Sun umbrellas
- Hammam
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
Activities:
- Badminton equipment
- Tennis equipment
- Kids' club
- Nightclub/D J Additional charge
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Karaoke Additional charge
- Table tennis
- Billiards Additional charge
- Children's playground
- Games room
- Tennis court
Living Area:
- Sofa
- Seating Area
- Desk
Food & Drink:
- Coffee house on site
- Fruits Additional charge
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Room Amenities:
- Drying rack for clothing
- Fold-up bed
- Clothes rack
Languages spoken:
- Arabic
- English
- Turkish
Cleaning services:
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser press Additional charge
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Business facilities:
- Fax/photocopying Additional charge
- Business centre Additional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Great for your stay:
- Restaurant
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free WiFi
- View
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
- BBQ facilities
Entertainment and family services:
- Baby safety gates
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Indoor play area
- Babysitting/child services Additional charge
2 swimming pools Pool 1 - indoor Free!Pool 2 - outdoor Free!:
- Open all year
Parking Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).:
- Valet parking
HOUSE RULES
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 14:00
- Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out:
- Until 12:00
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
HOTEL ADDRESS
Fatih Mah. Kokez Sok. No:23, Karacasu, 14020 Bolu, Turkey
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