Resort Villages Salmakis Resort & Spa
HOTEL OVERVIEW
Look, I’ll be straight with you about Salmakis Resort & Spa – it’s one of those places that gets a lot right but isn’t quite perfect, which honestly makes it more interesting than some of the cookie-cutter five-stars around Bodrum. The location in Bardakci Bay is actually brilliant if you know the area. You’re tucked away from the main Bodrum madness (thank god, because the harbor area gets absolutely mental in July and August), but you can still walk to decent restaurants without needing a taxi every time you want proper Turkish food instead of hotel buffet fare.
The resort itself has this sort of understated elegance thing going on – not flashy like some of the newer places, but you can tell they’ve put thought into the details. The spa is genuinely good, not just a couple of massage rooms with fancy lighting. I mean, the hammam experience alone is worth it, especially if you’ve never done the full Turkish bath thing properly. The pools are where they really shine though – there’s this infinity setup that looks out over the bay, and honestly, around sunset with a proper Turkish coffee or maybe something stronger, it’s pretty spectacular. The beach access is decent too, though the pebbles can be a bit rough on your feet – definitely bring water shoes if you’re planning to do much swimming.
Here’s the thing though – and this is probably why it sits at a 7.4 instead of pushing into the nines – the service can be a bit hit or miss. Sometimes you’ll get staff who clearly know what they’re doing and make everything seamless, other times you’re waiting twenty minutes for someone to bring you a towel. It’s not terrible, just inconsistent in that way that can be frustrating when you’re paying five-star prices. The food is actually pretty solid, better than I expected from a resort kitchen. They do a good job with both the international stuff and local dishes, though if you want the really authentic Turkish experience, you’ll want to venture into Bodrum proper at least once or twice. The whole place gets quite busy during peak season – we’re talking Russian and European families everywhere in summer – but if you can swing it in shoulder season, it’s much more relaxed and you’ll actually get to enjoy the facilities without fighting for a decent spot by the pool.
HOTEL HIGHLIGHTS
Reviews
Staff: 8.1
Comfort: 7.6
Location: 8.5
Free WiFi: 6.6
Facilities: 7.5
Cleanliness: 7.5
Value for money: 7.0
Omar from Lebanon
Friendly staff and helpful, i highly recommend this hotel, Thanks All.
Tamas from Turkey
Been guests of the hotel for years. Great location, land and sea accessibility. Well equipped spa and other utilities. Beautiful view of gulf of Bodrum (if payed). Family friendly. Used to be the most loveable hotel in Bodrum.
Linda from United Kingdom
Location
Adrienne from United Kingdom
Lovely location
Superb breakfast
Restaurant staff lovely
Reception staff very helpful generally esp regarding taxi transfers.
Dr from Iraq
Very nice and comfortable
Cynthia from Turkey
The junior suite we stayed in was spatious. It was perfect for our family of 4. The view was so nice. I liked the beach and the sea. We were able to swim with the fish most of the time. The pool was quite clean and big. The temperature was perfect. I liked the played music there too. The staff was smiley and helpful. We loved Salahaddine he took...
Serim from Turkey
The staff was generally helpful and the location near the center was perfect for us
Michael from South Africa
Everything was very professionally run. The food served at the buffet was excellent and all the staff super friendly. I will certainly recommend you.
Karl from United Kingdom
The view from our room
Salah from Bahrain
Old facilities and services did not improve since every team I stay only because of location, beach and pool.
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SURROUNDINGS
What's nearby:
- Myndus Gate: 1.5 km
- French Tower: 2.8 km
- Bodrum Castle: 2.8 km
- Çocuk Parkı: 2.3 km
- Buz Fabrikası: 2 km
- Bodrum Windmills: 1 km
- Oasis Oyun Parkı: 2.4 km
- Greek Amphitheatre: 1.9 km
- Mausoleum of Halikarnassus: 2 km
- Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archeology: 2.5 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Pasa Balık: 10 m
- Cafe/bar Voyage Sea Bar: 10 m
- Restaurant T.A.Y Beach Club: 10 m
Top attractions:
- Pedasa Antique City: 3.8 km
Beaches in the neighbourhood:
- Mor Plaj: 5 km
- Akkan Beach: 3.6 km
- Bitez Beach: 4.2 km
- Gumbet Beach: 1.2 km
- Bardakci Bay Beach: 150 m
Public transport:
- Bus Bodrum Municipality Bus Station: 2.9 km
Closest airports:
- Bodrum-Imsik Airport: 32 km
- Milas-Bodrum Airport: 43 km
ROOMS
- Double or Twin Room with Sea View with 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults, 1 child
- Double or Twin Room with Garden View with 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults, 1 child
- One-Bedroom Apartment with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 1 child
- Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 double bed, 2 × 1 large double bed and 2 × 2 sofa beds for 5 adults, 1 child
- King Suite with Sea View with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 1 child
- Junior Suite with Sea View with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 1 child
- Penthouse Suite with 2 × 1 double bed for 3 adults, 1 child
FACILITIES
Bedroom:
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
General:
- Shuttle service Additional charge
- Minimarket on site
- Shared lounge/T V area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Wake-up service
- Tile/marble floor
- Heating
- Car hire
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Barber/beauty shop
- Airport shuttle Additional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
Kitchen:
- Electric kettle
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun terrace
- Private beach area
- Terrace
- Garden
Wellness:
- Kids' pool
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Personal trainer
- Fitness classes
- Fitness
- Full body massage
- Head massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Hair styling
- Hair colouring
- Hair cut
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Make up services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Public Bath
- Hammam
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
Activities:
- Aerobics
- Archery
- Live music/performance
- Beach
- Tennis equipment
- Evening entertainment
- Kids' club
- Entertainment staff
- Squash Additional charge
- Diving Additional charge
- Darts
- Table tennis
- Billiards
- Children's playground
- Tennis court Additional charge
Living Area:
- Seating Area
Food & Drink:
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
Room Amenities:
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
Languages spoken:
- English
- French
- 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:
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- 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:
- 2 restaurants
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Spa and wellness centre
- Bath
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
- Free parking
Entertainment and family services:
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/child services Additional charge
2 swimming pools Pool 1 - indoor Free!Pool 2 - outdoor Free!:
- Open all year
- Seasonal
Parking Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).:
- Valet parking
- Accessible 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
Bardakci Bay, 48400 Bodrum City, Turkey
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