Istankoy Hotel

Just returned from a week here with my two teenage sons. Bodrum itself was ok, but as low season not everything was on for the kids. However, couldn't fault the hotel at all. Good was well cooked and reasonably priced, I mean a ten ounce fillet for just under a tenner. Breakfast was good, I notice some reviewers complained about it, bit really what do you want? This is Turkey so you get a Turkish breakfast, you can always book room only and order their English breakfast from the a la carte menu. Pool was cold, but hey it is October so expected that. The hotel boat trip was great and much better value than most I saw advertised. All the staff were helpful and friendly, especially considering they must have already worked a busy season. The room was cleaned everyday and to a high standard by the lovely cleaning lady.All in all this place made the holiday much better than it could have been as the resort was so quiet. After a week in Istanbul it was a lovely place to relax, it really is a home away from home, but without the dishes and laundry.

Visited with a friend for 10 days. We had two double rooms in the newer block which were perfectly sized and had everything that we needed. One thing that stands out in this hotel is the cleanliness. I have stayed in four and five star hotels which have not been nearly as clean or well looked after. The staff are also lovely, they can’t do enough for you and so hard working. This hotel is in the middle of Bodrum so there is bound to be some noise regardless of where your room is situated. We had no road noise or noise from the pool area, but we did hear the Cockrell and the call to prayer occasionally - i’m not sure what else people expect being so centrally based?! It is literally in walking distance of bars restaurants and shops. We ate in the Hotel a few times, the breakfast is continental but you can also buy other items if you want to. Main menu is nice and there are plenty of other options nearby. They literally serve food all day and night! Because of the set up of this hotel you really have no choice but to get involved in the day-to-day life of both residents and staff. Going for breakfast is a fairly social affair and the pool area great for catching up with new friends. We spent a lot of time in the town but always enjoyed coming back for a drink and a chat. However if you want to keep yourself to yourself there is an opportunity to do that. We just loved meeting so many different people. I really didn’t know what to expect from this hotel having stayed in a four-star in Bodrum previously. We have already looked at booking for next year and have definitely well and truly been converted to the Istankoy family. While this hotel may have a three star rating for me it is much more like a four star in terms of cleanliness and service. Would also recommend the hotel’s boat trip as price is very reasonable and it’s a great way of meeting some new people too. Just what was needed to set us up for the winter and we can’t wait to be back next year!

This hotel is perfectly situated in Bodrum. Walking distance to visit the Castle and the tourist facilities as well as to the beach and restaurants. Bedrooms good size and the chambermaid keeps them clean and comfortable. The hotel has a lovely pool bar. We booked bed and breakfast only, and the food was good. All staff were very friendly and helpful.