— Bodrum · Turkey
Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay Bodrum
You know what? I’ve stayed at a lot of places along the Turkish coast, but Kempinski Barbaros Bay honestly caught me off guard – and I mean that in the best way possible. When you’re winding down that coastal road toward
— The village
Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay Bodrum
You know what? I’ve stayed at a lot of places along the Turkish coast, but Kempinski Barbaros Bay honestly caught me off guard – and I mean that in the best way possible. When you’re winding down that coastal road toward Yaliciftlik (most people can’t pronounce it, but locals just call it Yali), you start thinking you’re heading to the middle of nowhere. Then suddenly, there’s this stunning property carved into the hillside overlooking one of the most pristine stretches of the Aegean I’ve ever seen.
The thing about this place is that it actually feels Turkish, not like some generic resort that could be anywhere. The architecture works with the landscape instead of fighting it – lots of natural stone and these terraced levels that follow the cliff down to their private beach. Speaking of which, that beach is something else. It’s tucked into this protected cove, so the water stays calm even when it’s choppy everywhere else along the coast. I spent most mornings there before the day-trippers started showing up around 11. The staff sets up these comfortable daybeds right on the sand, and honestly, the service is spot-on without being overbearing – they remember your drink order by day two, but they’re not hovering.
What really sets this place apart though is the attention to detail that you don’t notice until you’ve been there a few days. The soundproofing is incredible (you can’t hear your neighbors, which isn’t always a given at Turkish hotels), the WiFi actually works everywhere including by the pool, and – this might sound weird but it matters – the water pressure in the showers is fantastic. The spa is built into the hillside with these treatment rooms that have floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the bay. I’m not usually a spa person, but when you’re looking out at that view while getting a massage… well, it works. The whole property has maybe 170 rooms, so it never feels crowded, even during peak season in July and August. Check-in was smooth, though I’d recommend arriving after 3 PM because the rooms really aren’t ready before then, despite what they might tell you. The location means you’re about 20 minutes from Bodrum proper, which is perfect if you want to explore the castle and the market but also escape back to somewhere quiet. Just know that you’ll want a car – taxis from town get expensive fast, and the hotel shuttle only runs a couple times a day.
— What guests say
Guest reviews
Mohamed
Honestly, everything is more than excellent, the hospitality, the services, the food, and the cleanliness of the place
Deniz
Staff very attentive and helpful. Superb food. Excellent location.
Valveer
Very helpful, cheerful and well trained staff. Nothing was any problem. Made us felt very welcomed.
Puneet
The location was away from the crowded areas and right on the beach.
Andràs
You will receive what you can expect to receive
Derek
Lovely hotel, facilities & staff were great.
Dania
We like everything the food are amazing and the stuff they are very kind and very clean. We just love it.
Edi
Super location if you want to stay in the hotel and enjoy your quiet holidays. Everything is available at the hotel. Cristal clear water with a sun deck and a beach, nice swimming pool, overall a perfect hotel.
Jm
Gate to Heaven This is “The place to be in Bodrum”! I had been to this resort in July 2023 and left a review on Tripadvisor.com in Turkish "Mükemmel - Profesyonellik, kalite ve hizmet örneği” (“Excellent - An example of professionalism, quality and service”) which still reflects all its positive points today. For this reason, I invite you to read...
Lamyaa
The food and the atmosphere are incredible! The beach is beautiful also the infinite pool is dying for to see and take photos there lol! If you are influencer this is the spot to shine There’s 4 restaurants And each one of them has their own cuisine there is Asian and there is international and then Italian and then another international and on...
— The rooms
At Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay Bodrum
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Superior Room Partial Sea view (Double)
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Deluxe Room with Sea view (Double)
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Junior Suite with Sea view (Double)
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One Bedroom Suite with Sea view (Double)
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Grand Deluxe Room with Panoramic Sea view (Double)
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Deluxe Room with Sea view (Twin)
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Grand Deluxe Room with Panoramic Sea view (Twin)
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Superior Room Partial Sea view (Twin)
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Suite
— What you'll find
Amenities
General
- Shuttle service Additional charge
- Minimarket on site
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Car hire
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Soundproof rooms
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Barber/beauty shop
- Airport shuttle Additional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun terrace
- Private beach area
- Terrace
- Garden
Wellness
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Personal trainer
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Light therapy
- Body treatments
- Hair styling
- Hair colouring
- Hair cut
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Make up services
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Hammam Additional charge
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
Activities
- Live music/performance
- Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Temporary art galleries
- Beach
- Kids' club
- Water sport facilities on site Additional charge
- Snorkelling Additional charge
- Diving Additional charge
- Hiking Additional charge Off-site
- Canoeing Additional charge
- Windsurfing Additional charge
- Table tennis
- Billiards Additional charge
- Children's playground
- Games room
Food & Drink
- Fruits Additional charge
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Kid meals Additional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Languages spoken
- German
- English
- Russian
- Turkish
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- 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
- Telephone
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Concierge service
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopying Additional charge
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Great for your stay
- 8 restaurants
- Parking
- Spa and wellness centre
- Pets allowed
- Free WiFi
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
Entertainment and family services
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Babysitting/child services Additional charge
2 swimming pools Pool 1 - indoor Free!Pool 2 - outdoor Free!
- Opening times
- Seasonal
- Seasonal
- All ages welcome
- Infinity pool
Parking Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
— Before you go
House rules at Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay Bodrum
Pets
- Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
- When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Check-in
- From 15:00
- Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
- Until 12:00
Age restriction
- The minimum age for check-in is 18
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.
— What's around
A walk in any direction
Distances are straight-line, measured from the hotel entrance.
What's nearby
- Myndus Gate 17 km
- French Tower 14 km
- Bodrum Castle 14 km
- Çocuk Parkı 18 km
- Buz Fabrikası 18 km
- Bodrum Windmills 17 km
- Oasis Oyun Parkı 14 km
- Greek Amphitheatre 16 km
- Mausoleum of Halikarnassus 16 km
- Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archeology 14 km
Restaurants & cafes
- Restaurant La Luce 150 m
- Restaurant Olives Restoran 150 m
- Restaurant Barbarossa Beach & Grill Restaurant 150 m
Top attractions
- Pedasa Antique City 18 km
Public transport
- Bus Bodrum Municipality Bus Station 13 km
Closest airports
- Bodrum-Imsik Airport 34 km
- Milas-Bodrum Airport 43 km
— Where it is
