Jasmin Beach Hotel

I enjoyed my stay at the Jasmin Beach Hotel so much that I didn’t even go out, other than one brief walk to the supermarket – an uphill trek, hard in 30 degrees. It offered me everything I needed for a relaxing holiday. The room was clean and comfortable, in an attractive garden area (occasional mosquitoes so bring repellent). The mattress was slightly hard, just as I like it. The fridge worked well and was a decent size. Excellent air conditioning, nice little balcony. I loved the massive pool. During busy / noisy times, there were other swimming options and plenty of quieter places to hang out. I particularly enjoyed cocktails on the terrace next to the road, under the olive trees. The beach is just across the quiet road, mainly sandy (but do take beach shoes), with plenty of the hotel’s own free sunloungers. These are well managed by a friendly, impressively hard-working young man, who is constantly on the go, picking up rubbish and generally keeping the area pleasant. Lovely, safe swimming, never too crowded or noisy when I was there, despite being beside the watersports facility. The beach shelves down gently at first, and is easy to enter. But it does become quickly deeper, so care needs to be taken by non swimmers. Too sandy and, on some afternoons, a bit windy, to be much good for snorkelling, but the swimming is excellent and the Aegean was a lovely refreshing temperature. The food was absolutely excellent, with a huge array of healthy and delicious choices, three times a day. The focus is slightly more on Turkish dishes – the breakfast offering includes ten different types of olives! – which suited me perfectly, but there is plenty to appeal to all nationalities. Amazing salads, fish, meat, eggs, beans, etc. etc. I believe burgers and chips are also available (at certain times / places), and the upstairs Sports Bar / International Restaurant – where I enjoyed watching one of the FIFA England matches on catchup – does full English, too (payable, not included in AI). Main dishes are labelled, but it would be good to see a bit more labelling. I had intended to go on a diet at this hotel, but ended up putting on weight – the desserts at lunch are simply astonishing. Wine, beer and soft drinks are freely available (the included white and red wines are much better than the rosé). The staff generally were very hard-working and professional but I sensed that some lacked confidence with English, which made them occasionally hesitant, and could make them appear unfriendly. In general, a super hotel, to which I hope to return. Special thanks to Anne Kemer in Guest Relations, and to Soner on Reception, who kindly tried to help me find my mislaid glasses (which sadly never turned up). The only thing I felt was lacking was more of an emphasis on being ‘green’ – re single-use plastic, water conservation (though I did see solar panels) – but no doubt that will come soon.

Hotel is nice, room is nice but go to terrace restaurant. the food is lovely and the drinks are fabulous and cocktails aswell. So good i’m coming back see you in september.see you later guys x

A really great hotel right on the beach. It has a fantastic main pool and a pool with three slides open twice a day. There's also a pool at the back of the complex by the Terrace Restaurant. There's is always plenty to eat , breakfast dinner and tea with snacks offered in between. With water polo, aqua aerobics and darts with a good entertainment team on offer. Staff are really friendly and helpful. There is a bus that runs every 15 minutes right outside the hotel to bodrum. With a hairdresser, Turkish massage/baths on site too. The Terrace Restaurant has a beautiful view and top quality food. Once out of 7 days you go s at free on the a la carte menu which is delicious. They also have a full paid menu including t bone steak and lamb chops. Food is amazing and Jimmy is a great host. Can't recommend the Terrace enough. Would definitely come back. Best hotel IV been to in Turkey.