The 509-room Crystal Palace Luxury Resort & Spa is an upscale all-inclusive property with large pools and an active entertainment program. It offers direct access to a great, sandy beach with loungers and a snack bar serving a small buffet and afternoon sweets. There are a fitness center, tennis courts, and mini-golf, but the highlight here is the spa, which offers a long list of body treatments and free access to a hammam, sauna, and snow, salt, and steam rooms. Food at the main restaurant is good but can get repetitive after a few days, and the a la carte eateries get mixed reviews. Rooms are clean and appealing, with classic Ottoman-inspired decor, balconies, minibars (replenished daily), free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. In this price range, sister property Crystal Tat Beach Golf Resort & Spa has a mellower vibe.
The 509-room Crystal Palace Luxury Resort & Spa is an upscale all-inclusive property with large pools and an active entertainment program. It offers direct access to a great, sandy beach with loungers and a snack bar serving a small buffet and afternoon sweets. There are a fitness center, tennis courts, and mini-golf, but the highlight here is the spa, which offers a long list of body treatments and free access to a hammam, sauna, and snow, salt, and steam rooms. Food at the main restaurant is good but can get repetitive after a few days, and the a la carte eateries get mixed reviews. Rooms are clean and appealing, with classic Ottoman-inspired decor, balconies, minibars (replenished daily), free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. In this price range, sister property Crystal Tat Beach Golf Resort & Spa has a mellower vibe.
The 213-room, upscale Club Belcekiz Beach Hotel has an excellent oceanfront location close to plenty of restaurant and bars, as well as the famous Blue Lagoon. The hotel is also loaded with features: There are three pools -- a main pool, one for kids, and one for adults -- as well as three restaurants, multiple bars, a Turkish hammam, and spa. For more fitness, tennis and basketball courts, badminton nets, and a gym are all available. Children have a playground and plenty of daily activities to keep them entertained, too. Rooms have old-fashioned furniture and many are small, but flat screen-TVs, mini-fridges with juice and water, and kettles come standard. This a great family-friendly option, but couples may prefer the more intimate and stylish Oyster Residences.
The 213-room, upscale Club Belcekiz Beach Hotel has an excellent oceanfront location close to plenty of restaurant and bars, as well as the famous Blue Lagoon. The hotel is also loaded with features: There are three pools -- a main pool, one for kids, and one for adults -- as well as three restaurants, multiple bars, a Turkish hammam, and spa. For more fitness, tennis and basketball courts, badminton nets, and a gym are all available. Children have a playground and plenty of daily activities to keep them entertained, too. Rooms have old-fashioned furniture and many are small, but flat screen-TVs, mini-fridges with juice and water, and kettles come standard. This a great family-friendly option, but couples may prefer the more intimate and stylish Oyster Residences.
The Diamond of Bodrum is a mid-range, all-inclusive hotel set on a hillside overlooking the picturesque Bodrum Bay. Its practically city-center location means there's plenty within a short walk, including the city's renowned nightlife strip. Superb views are the hotel's main drawcard, and around half of its 201 rooms open to balconies facing the sea. However, in-room amenities are lacking, furnishings such as bedspreads and tube-style TVs are dated, and some room views are non-existent. Features include three bars, an a la carte restaurant, and an outdoor pool, plus access to a small private beach and lots of kids' activities. For a quieter option away from the bustle, the Hotel Manastir just up the hill has even more stunning views and an infinity pool, though its not all-inclusive.
The Diamond of Bodrum is a mid-range, all-inclusive hotel set on a hillside overlooking the picturesque Bodrum Bay. Its practically city-center location means there's plenty within a short walk, including the city's renowned nightlife strip. Superb views are the hotel's main drawcard, and around half of its 201 rooms open to balconies facing the sea. However, in-room amenities are lacking, furnishings such as bedspreads and tube-style TVs are dated, and some room views are non-existent. Features include three bars, an a la carte restaurant, and an outdoor pool, plus access to a small private beach and lots of kids' activities. For a quieter option away from the bustle, the Hotel Manastir just up the hill has even more stunning views and an infinity pool, though its not all-inclusive.