Royal Palm Area Hotel, Gumbet
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This brand new hotel, built in 2004, is located 20 m to the beach. It is situated only 200 m from the centre of Gümbet and 2.5 km from the centre of Bodrum. The airport is 35 km away. loading...
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Royal Palm Area Hotel Reviews
" We were looking for a cheap and... "
Submitted By: Mr M O''C
We were looking for a cheap and cheerful holiday and so when we arrived at the Royal Palm Area we kept an open mind having read previous reviews. The hotel, although 4 years old I believe was looking a little sorry for itself and needed much TLC to bring it up to scratch. The staff were helpful when you needed them but pretty much kept themselves to themselves as much as possible. As for seeing the Rep, you have one glimpse then he dissappears off the face of the earth. Thankfully the beach was so close, 20m and was a welcome escape from the pool area that blasted out the latest beat music that was most definitely for the benefit of the guys behind the bar and not the guests. Familes please note that there is nothing for the kids to do what so ever, no kids area or nothing to entertain them in the pool area. At the beach there are purpose built jetty areas that house "Free Sunbeds with matresses and umbrellas". You may believe you will get hassled by the restaurants and bars to buy drinks, we were approached just the once a day and made to feel very welcome without parting with numerous amounts of cash. With regards the food at the hotel, there was always plenty of it, but what it was we are not to sure about!! Nothing was labelled up. There was always something to eat but it wasn't the best cuisine in the world. I would warn you all about the coffee machine at the bar. The machine looks very authentic with it's Nescafe Logo, however when the machine ran out of water, the bottle was removed from it and filled up from a hose pipe behind the bar. Where that water came from was a pure mystery.......we both had stomach cramps and felt this may have contributed!! Down town you get constant hassle for patronising restraunts and shops and towards the end of the holiday this became rather boring!! If you are looking for a romantic meal, then be prepared to eat in a restaurant that serves standard UK delights.....not local cuisine.... I didn't mean this to be a negative report as the holiday served it's purpose and for what we paid we did not expect the delights of the Burj Al Arab, Dubai!!!! I would just recommend you arrive with an open mind and set about enjoying the sun and beach!! Oh and if you want a turkish bath do go at the beginning of the holiday as it helps maintain your tan longer and you feel great afterwards too.....Hope this helps.....
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Sunshine.co.uk
" fantastic time our first time in... "
Submitted By: Mrs S J Day
fantastic time our first time in turkey and we want to go back again, the turkish people are so friendly and happy cant fault anything just had brilliant time. A big thankyou to all the staff that made us welcome, very helpful we will be back next year!!!!
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Goldtrail
" Myself and my wife have just returned... "
Submitted By: Mr S Gray
Myself and my wife have just returned from our weeks holiday at the Palm Garden. Looking at some of the reviews on here we were a bit initimidated as to what we would find when we arrived. This hotel was previously known as the Grand Iskandil but has now been taken over by new management. Much for the better if any of the reviews for the Grand Iskandil are anything to go by.!!!! I could have no real complaints about this hotel the choice of food was really good. Obviously you will not get a full english menu every day but then again you are not in England and that takes nothing away from the food that was served because everything we had was fresh and lovely. There was always chicken on the menu and a barbecue every evening. The desserts were something to die for. You could have the local beer, spirits and soft drinks such as Coke, Fanta, Sprite or Orange Juice from 10 in the morning till eleven in the evening. All the staff were really friendly and tried their best to understand English. The room we had was spacious and very clean and the maids were in every day to change our bedding and towels. The pool stands out as one of the best i have ever encountered on a holiday and the slide was a real bonus coming on in both the morning and the afternoon. The animation team were really friendly and there was water aerobics every morning and music was played throughout the day which made sitting around the pool much more interesting in my view. The centre of Gumbet as well as the beach was only a five minute walk away with lots of restaurants, bars and shops. Overall this was a very enjoyable holiday and i hope to be returning next year.
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Goldtrail
" Very good for the price... food was... "
Submitted By: Mr G Claes
Very good for the price... food was good!! People were nice. Rooms were clean ... Perfect last minute with a good quality/price!!
Food was good. Every day the evening dinner was good. Mostly fresh stuf!! Also every evening other food ... one time a week a turkish night with turkish food and ambiance was arround the restaurant.
Arround the swimmingpool the music was a bit disturbing ... to loud, and very often the same songs ... but okay ... the rest was very well!!
Food was good. Every day the evening dinner was good. Mostly fresh stuf!! Also every evening other food ... one time a week a turkish night with turkish food and ambiance was arround the restaurant.
Arround the swimmingpool the music was a bit disturbing ... to loud, and very often the same songs ... but okay ... the rest was very well!!
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Ferio
" Clean Hotel
Friendly Staff
Clean Hotel
Friendly Staff
Pool is quite deep therefore not too child friendly.
Local store just outside the hotel which was very handy for things like water etc.
Food was very good and lots of it.
Enertainment very limited one Turkish Night but that was very good.
Plenty of space around the pool no shortage of sun beds.
Tip boxes every where but just ignore them every one seems to.
Very easy to get to Gumbet town and Bodrum on the local bus.
Nothing really for kids to do no childrens entertainment therefore would think twice if you have kids.
Beach is very close but it is not sandy but nice to sit on a lounger and relax.
Hotel is popular with Turkish famillies and a mix of other Europeans.
T>V in the room is very poor with hardly an english channels and picture quality is poor, sometimes its nice to chill out and watch a bit of T.V!
Air Con in the room is adequate... a bit noisey but works there was no additional charge for this.
Overall good value for money but not really a hotel designed for famillies with young kids.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Wings Abroad
" First time in the resort of Gumbet.... "
Submitted By: Mrs K Gardiner
First time in the resort of Gumbet. Previously been to Mamaris and Icmeller.
The area was very hilly, not very suitable for elderly or infirm,as the walking conditions are bad as the pavements are very narrow and uneven.
Hotel situated off the beaten track main road but the plus was it was beside the beach.
On approach to hotel and having read previous reviews I wasn't looking forward to it, but on arrival we were greeted very well.
Given room without a balcony i was not pleased, i inquired about changing room right away they said to come back tomorrow at 12 when we did it was changed to a lovely balcony room over looking the sea and pool.
The meals were of a high standard. Plenty of choice and our kids are murder to feed but there was always something for them. Plenty choice of fruit and staff were very welcoming. The only thing I would say about the dining room was that the staff at times had to be reminded not to take your plate away too quickly.
The hotel lacks entertainment but then so does the whole of Turkey no matter what bit you go to.
I suggested a few things when i was staying at the hotel to the manager. For instance putting out name tags to inform the guests what they were eating at the hot plate as i was bored asking what kind of meat it was. They took this on board and within 2 days it was working well. The scotch accent at times can be hard for the Turkish people to understand.
The hotel was clean, sheets changed daily and beds done fancy every day. The people very nice and approachable and would recommend this Hotel if you were thinking of visiting the area of Gumbet. Well done Hotel Royal Palm Area, especially to the bar and restaurant Manager who mad everyone every age feel welcome, also the two boy pool attendents who keep the pool area well kept along with the toilet area's and everything else they do in their 18 hour day. This years reviews seem better than lasts maybe the change of staff to the hotel done it good.
The area was very hilly, not very suitable for elderly or infirm,as the walking conditions are bad as the pavements are very narrow and uneven.
Hotel situated off the beaten track main road but the plus was it was beside the beach.
On approach to hotel and having read previous reviews I wasn't looking forward to it, but on arrival we were greeted very well.
Given room without a balcony i was not pleased, i inquired about changing room right away they said to come back tomorrow at 12 when we did it was changed to a lovely balcony room over looking the sea and pool.
The meals were of a high standard. Plenty of choice and our kids are murder to feed but there was always something for them. Plenty choice of fruit and staff were very welcoming. The only thing I would say about the dining room was that the staff at times had to be reminded not to take your plate away too quickly.
The hotel lacks entertainment but then so does the whole of Turkey no matter what bit you go to.
I suggested a few things when i was staying at the hotel to the manager. For instance putting out name tags to inform the guests what they were eating at the hot plate as i was bored asking what kind of meat it was. They took this on board and within 2 days it was working well. The scotch accent at times can be hard for the Turkish people to understand.
The hotel was clean, sheets changed daily and beds done fancy every day. The people very nice and approachable and would recommend this Hotel if you were thinking of visiting the area of Gumbet. Well done Hotel Royal Palm Area, especially to the bar and restaurant Manager who mad everyone every age feel welcome, also the two boy pool attendents who keep the pool area well kept along with the toilet area's and everything else they do in their 18 hour day. This years reviews seem better than lasts maybe the change of staff to the hotel done it good.
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Goldtrail
" very, very, very bad food (just some... "
Submitted By: Bs Bogy
very, very, very bad food (just some boiled vegetables), bad meal organisation (short time results very crowded), dirty tables, aso
nice hotel, clean room
the garden view (for rooms in the back), means to open your window in a wall
bad and expensives drinks
nice hotel, clean room
the garden view (for rooms in the back), means to open your window in a wall
bad and expensives drinks
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2007
- Board Basis:Select
- Tour Operator:Select
" My husband and i went to the hotel... "
Submitted By: Mrs S Ryan
My husband and i went to the hotel with dread as we booked the holiday then read the reviews but i must say that the people that have made negative comments about this hotel have most defiently not given it justice, it is very clean, the food was fantastic and plentiful and the staff very welcoming and helpful, we enjoyed it so much that we are returning next year with our daughter,grandaughter my husbands mother and my friend we cant wait to get back.
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:wings abroad
" have to say ive been to turkey 4... "
Submitted By: Miss SG Gault
have to say ive been to turkey 4 times and this was by far the best holiday! everyone complaining about it need to wise up! we realised wen we wer ther that most of the people staying wer expecting to be treated like royalty and were very ignorant towards both staff and other people staying ther! we got on well with the staff and had a good laugh! they were some of the most pleasent staff i have ever met! they made my holiday brilliant! maybe at times things werent the best but all u people who are moaning need to realise that these guys can work anything up to 20 hour shifts for a little wage packet! they done there best to please everyone!some people need to get a life its a holiday ur on not a visit to a place wer ur famous! we enjoyed this hotel and will deffinatly be back nxt year! thanks to all the stafff we love u all xx
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" Having never been to Turkey before we... "
Submitted By: Joodles
Having never been to Turkey before we were a little apprehensive. We read reviews about Onur Airlines, Royal Palm Area Hotel and were a little concerned. We went with an open mind and needn't have worried. The airline was spot on time, the seats were confortable despite the reviews and the food was really nice. Free soft drinks on board also. We booked seperate transfers through Taxis Abroad.com and were the first to arrive at the hotel at 3.30am. Check in was fine and we were assisted to our rooms with the cases.
The rooms were clean and bright. We had an end room, our friends got a front pool view and the balcony was quite small but looking up all day from the pool, no one used them anyway. The pool is lit at night and looks very pretty. In the day the flower beds looked a little dry and worn but they had a heat wave of 100 degrees so that was to be expected.
There was only one nights entertainment, which is quite good but don't bother with a raffle ticket. There is a guy selling trips to a turkish bath at £4 per head, this included return transport for 5 of us. Value for money and recomended on the first day. We went twice. His name was Kanan and he was fluent English.
I would give the food 7 out of 10. There is such a huge choice of salad, pasta's and some nights local turkish woman come and cook local bread to order with BBQ kebabs cooked fresh. Breakfast has lovely breads and cheeses, the chef cooks omlettes to order.
There is only one bar really, the pool bar but its open till midnight. Don't loose your glass though, they get confused if you ask for another drink like a raki chaser if you already have a beer in front of you. You will be asked to finish that first before they will serve you..............its a hard life! The lager is cool and refreshing but gets warm quickly in the plastic glasses by the pool. The staff do get confused between Vodka, Snaps (local) and bacardi. Its a bit of a gamble but they do test the Raki themselves to make sure!
The beach is very close and its a 10 minute stroll into the night life area. Gumbet Bay is stunning at night and the town is full of life and good shopping.
Overall, we were happy with the hotel, however we have booked Gumbet again this year but a hotel nearer town. Saying that, if we somehow ended up back at Palm Area, I would be quite happy. You get what you pay for and it was value for money
The rooms were clean and bright. We had an end room, our friends got a front pool view and the balcony was quite small but looking up all day from the pool, no one used them anyway. The pool is lit at night and looks very pretty. In the day the flower beds looked a little dry and worn but they had a heat wave of 100 degrees so that was to be expected.
There was only one nights entertainment, which is quite good but don't bother with a raffle ticket. There is a guy selling trips to a turkish bath at £4 per head, this included return transport for 5 of us. Value for money and recomended on the first day. We went twice. His name was Kanan and he was fluent English.
I would give the food 7 out of 10. There is such a huge choice of salad, pasta's and some nights local turkish woman come and cook local bread to order with BBQ kebabs cooked fresh. Breakfast has lovely breads and cheeses, the chef cooks omlettes to order.
There is only one bar really, the pool bar but its open till midnight. Don't loose your glass though, they get confused if you ask for another drink like a raki chaser if you already have a beer in front of you. You will be asked to finish that first before they will serve you..............its a hard life! The lager is cool and refreshing but gets warm quickly in the plastic glasses by the pool. The staff do get confused between Vodka, Snaps (local) and bacardi. Its a bit of a gamble but they do test the Raki themselves to make sure!
The beach is very close and its a 10 minute stroll into the night life area. Gumbet Bay is stunning at night and the town is full of life and good shopping.
Overall, we were happy with the hotel, however we have booked Gumbet again this year but a hotel nearer town. Saying that, if we somehow ended up back at Palm Area, I would be quite happy. You get what you pay for and it was value for money
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2007
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Goldtrail
" Returned to this hotel for the... "
Submitted By: Mrs J A McNulty
Returned to this hotel for the secound time. An excelent hotel for the money. The food was a far better standard than last year and the customer service skills of the staff greatly improved. Please do not expect English food remember your are in Turkey!! Pay a visit to China Town in Gumbet for an evening meal Shoping in Bodrum fantastic went when Turkey were playing football no hastle!!
Another great holiday.
Another great holiday.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Goldtrail
" JUST COME BACK HOTEL CLEAN ROOMS... "
Submitted By: Mr A MOON
JUST COME BACK HOTEL CLEAN ROOMS CLEANED+TOWELS CHANGED EACH DAY
ALL STAFF ARE GREAT ,FOOD GOOD BUT NOT HOT ENOUGH ,PLENTY OF DRINK,NOT WATERED DOWN AS SOME PEOPLE SAY ,FOUR OF US WE GOT PLASTERED EVERY NIGHT.
WEATHER IN THE FORTYS,BUT ALLWAYS ANICE COOL BREEZE.
OVERALL GREAT HOLIDAY GREAT .P.S HIGH PETE ITS ALAN
ALL STAFF ARE GREAT ,FOOD GOOD BUT NOT HOT ENOUGH ,PLENTY OF DRINK,NOT WATERED DOWN AS SOME PEOPLE SAY ,FOUR OF US WE GOT PLASTERED EVERY NIGHT.
WEATHER IN THE FORTYS,BUT ALLWAYS ANICE COOL BREEZE.
OVERALL GREAT HOLIDAY GREAT .P.S HIGH PETE ITS ALAN
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:WINGS ABROARD
" JUST COME BACK HOTEL CLEAN ROOMS... "
Submitted By: Mr A MOON
JUST COME BACK HOTEL CLEAN ROOMS CLEANED+TOWELS CHANGED EACH DAY
ALL STAFF ARE GREAT ,FOOD GOOD BUT NOT HOT ENOUGH ,PLENTY OF DRINK,NOT WATERED DOWN AS SOME PEOPLE SAY ,FOUR OF US WE GOT PLASTERED EVERY NIGHT.
WEATHER IN THE FORTYS,BUT ALLWAYS ANICE COOL BREEZE.
OVERALL GREAT HOLLIDAY GREAT .P.S HIGH PETE IT,S ALAN
ALL STAFF ARE GREAT ,FOOD GOOD BUT NOT HOT ENOUGH ,PLENTY OF DRINK,NOT WATERED DOWN AS SOME PEOPLE SAY ,FOUR OF US WE GOT PLASTERED EVERY NIGHT.
WEATHER IN THE FORTYS,BUT ALLWAYS ANICE COOL BREEZE.
OVERALL GREAT HOLLIDAY GREAT .P.S HIGH PETE IT,S ALAN
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:WINGS ABROARD
" The resort is deffinatley not 4* more... "
Submitted By: Mr C Wilson
The resort is deffinatley not 4* more like 2 and 3/4* rooms were clean and well maintained but very basic.
Reading previous comments about the food well i am sorry to say its all true but there are to local beach front bars that sell excellent food, if you like beef,pork,or fish do not goto this resort as on the menu for the whole seven day when i attended this resort was chicken and soup, the breakfast was very continental with the German and Dutch guests in their elements.
Gumbet was a very nice place and it is a pleasant walk to the small town and the buses are very regular into Bodrum which i found to be a little bit manic.
Drinks were watered down and very little choice which was very dissapointing its the first AI holiday i have not been able to get drunk!!!
Reading previous comments about the food well i am sorry to say its all true but there are to local beach front bars that sell excellent food, if you like beef,pork,or fish do not goto this resort as on the menu for the whole seven day when i attended this resort was chicken and soup, the breakfast was very continental with the German and Dutch guests in their elements.
Gumbet was a very nice place and it is a pleasant walk to the small town and the buses are very regular into Bodrum which i found to be a little bit manic.
Drinks were watered down and very little choice which was very dissapointing its the first AI holiday i have not been able to get drunk!!!
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2007
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Goldtrail
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The hotel's idea of all inclusive was three meals a day and drinks all day. No snack,s no ice cream, pastries etc which you can usually get with all inclusive. However, that wasn't too bad and the buffet food was OK...Until the 5th day when we came down for breakfast and found no food and the manager said 'thats it..end of season! We then had 'waiter' service, soup, salad, hot meal, sweet and fruit. No too bad in itself but no choice. The Hotel then went into close down mode. The pool wasn't cleaned, the sun beds were put away, the staff wore casual clothes and they started to pack up. We had no warning, no details and no choice in the matter.
Bodrum airport was chaotic. All flights go out on the same day and you can't move. Food and drinks are expensive. On landing at east Midlands we then found our cases had been badly damaged and had to wait whilst they tried to find an Onur airline agent but eventually found that he had 'closed for the season' as well. We eventually got our forms filled in by another agent.
What could have been a good holiday was spoilt by the last 2/3 days. Med hotels who run the Royal Palm have no idea of customer service and should not be taking holiday bookings if they intend to close the hotel down half way through anyone's stay.