Parkim Ayaz

Parkim Ayaz is a family-friendly hotel found on G¸mbet beach, a sandy and pebbly bay near Bodrum on Turkey's southern coast. Renovated in 2019, the hotel's modern, whitewashed buildings have details that reflect local Turkish style. They sit in gardens dotted with shrubs, with palm trees towering over the swimming pools. There are three outdoor pools at Parkim Ayaz, as well as two separate kids' pools. There's also a twisting water slide for kids to enjoy. When you need to cool down, you can enjoy refreshments from the hotel's four bars. One of these is a swim-up bar, so you can sip a drink while perched on a stool in the water. Parkim Ayaz has two a la carte restaurants, one serving Turkish food and the other offering Italian cuisine. If you fancy heading further afield, you could take a short stroll into Gumbet, where you'll find an array of bars and restaurants in an area that's popular with holidaymakers. If you're feeling energetic, you can join in with an exercise class at the hotel, spend an hour or two playing tennis or darts, or head to the gym. For some downtime, there's a Turkish bath, a sauna and a spa where you can be pampered with a massage or a pedicure.

The hotel is set in a lively area with bars and restaurants nearby. It's 500m from Parkim Ayaz to the centre of Gumbet, where you can relax on the beach or have a drink at a waterfront bar. In the evening, this resort takes on a party atmosphere. The ancient port city of Bodrum, with its narrow streets and whitewashed houses, is 4.5km from the hotel. You can browse the boutiques during the day and enjoy vibrant nightlife in the evening. If you want to absorb some Turkish culture, you can visit the castle or the Halicarnassus theatre, which dates back to the 4th century BC.

You can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at the buffet restaurant. There's also a late breakfast on offer, with a continental-style buffet. A Turkish night is held once a week. Drinks and food are available from the hotel's bars through the day and until late. The a la carte restaurants both have outdoor seating.

Parkim Ayaz has a kids' club where children aged 4 to 12 can take part in activities. There's also a games room with table football and billiards.

Rooms at Parkim Ayaz are airy, with tiled floors and a balcony or terrace. They all have satellite TV, a minibar and individually controlled air conditioning.