Gardenya Hotel

We have stayed at the Gardenya twice, we like position just out of town, slighty up hill, but worth it.
we found that rooms allthough basic, had everything you would need for self catering,the rooms were cleaned every day, beds changed twice a week, the towels also.
Plenty of places to eat and drink, from the Gardenya to bar street, we found the very best place for food and a fantastic night was "THE BESA BAR" if you go to bottom of street cross the road you will see the "Besa Market" advertised on the wall opp Jimmys bar (avoid if you can)follow this sign, down the ally it will lead you to BESA BAR and RESTAURANT Chris and the staff will help to make your holiday one to remember, the food is freshly cooked, and is priced far lower than the restaurants near the sea front.You can evan book a trip on a Turkish Gullet "THE LADY STEFFENY".Can't wait for June to arrive when we will be there again.

Went to Gardenya for a weeks stay mid September had a fab time. The staff work hard all day. Sergio the bar man is cool and we had a good laugh, he made us feel very welcome. The cleaners well they are another storey, they spend more time selling you
things than cleaning the room. Had a meal twice and had no complaints. Going back next year cant wait !!!!!

I disagree with the comments that people have made about this resort, My Husband and I returned to this hotel for the 3rd year running this year and my parents who are both 50 came too and thourouly enjoyed it. The people have changed from previous years apart from lovely Sergio who is wonderful and always happy. The staff are very helpful and on hand if you have any problems. The rooms are cleaned daily and the Maids are very nice ladies who also always seem happy. The music around the pool does sometimes get annoying as it is repeated quite alot but all you have to do is ask the staff to change it and they will play what you want. The noise level during the day and in the evening is the same as any other resort we have stayed at and basically conists of people on holiday just enjoying themselves. For the past 3 years we have met people in the Gardenya who have been going back for 14 years and always enjoy their time there. Over the years we have made good friends with the staff in the restuarant accross the road Alp Captain and they are all wonderful and the food is great. We will definatly be booking again for next year.

bodrum is an excellent place for an holiday but the gardenya made the holiday. its atmosphere is brillant and pool is fairly big. the rooms were clean and spacious, everything about the place was brillant the bar man was excellent his name was ebo, ha , we went to the bessa every night the food was lovely and the price was excellent on the set menue.
this place is worth while and the shopping is beyond extreme
my girlfriend enjoyed the shoppin every night and is the place to go if your into that

just returned after 2 weeks in gardenia . this venue is definatly not for families or couples. should be rated for 18-30s, music and noise from people in the pool at all hours . staff had no control , so kept bar open all night to accomodate the revellers. staff were unhelpfull, even refusing to let me use the telephone one morning at 4am to call police as one group had thrown a dog into the swimming pool! the only staff i can praise are the cleaners, very pleasant and hardworking. i would not recomend the gardenia to anyone and would not return there.

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Is the Gardenya the "Hotel from Hell?”
Noise is a problem with this hotel both during the day and through the night.
They appear to have a very limited choice of music which they continually repeat at very loud volume.
Forget relaxing by the pool or sleep at night as the music stops just in time for the party goers return at around 5am
No control over rowdy guests retuning at 5-6am where the pool bar is then opened for
drinking. The staffs only concern is are you spending money at the bar.
Rooms are small and very basic ours was infested with ants and other insects.
As I had read the reviews on the food at the hotel we went self catering although the other guests we spoke to confirmed that the breakfast was not worth getting up for and ate elsewhere. The lack of people eating at the restaurant during the evening also seems to support this.
This hotel is not suitable for either families with young children or couples looking for a relaxing holiday.
It will appeal to the 18 to 25 year age group who appear to love it.
The rooms are small, in poor repair and the cleaning is a joke.
Its cheap, but as the adage goes you get what you pay for!
Would not recommend this hotel even to people I dislike.

My boyfriend and I have just returned from a week in Bodrum and I would DEFINITELY reccommend these apartments.They were spotless.spacious and the kitchen was very well equipped.The staff at the Gardenya were extremely friendly and helpful especially Sergio!The food here was also very good and reasonable but I also have to recommend going to the DEMETER restaurant the food there was delicous and very cheap.Each night they cook there meat and fish on a BBQ and they also have a set menu of three course meals for just 9euro each,EXCELLENT Restaurant!!!!This restaurant is sort of hidden so if you want to go from the Gardenya go down to the end of the hill,take a right,you will then see the Mandrin Hotel and go down the lane beside it and its right at the bottom of that lane,the staff Curly,Shaggy and George our very nice and good fun!!!!
Bodrum itself is a beautiful place there is lots to do and I would defo go visit the castle its beautiful and the views when up high are amazing!!!Its just 5euro entrance fee defo worth a visit!!
Nightlife also very good but quiet as it was only start of season!!
All in all if you are thinking of booking,Go For It!! We had a Brilliant time!!!!

Ahh How anybody could say a bad word about Gardenya...? It was perfect there, always enough sunbeds, air con that circulated really well around the apartments, even a bot too well sometimes to make it chilly, Really friendly staff and a cool pool. The apartments arent ott mazing but who spends all day in them? Easy enough to wash sleep and have drinks and food! The restuarant across the street is amazing and will cook you up whatever you like.. The bar staff would even play our home made Cd's throughout the day whilst we relaxed in the sun.. literally you can walk down the road to Bodrum town even though i do suggest hopuing in a 5 minute taxi to Gumbet.. Restuarants are gorgeous (Red dragon in particular) and the bars are amazing at night completeley entertaining..brilliant clubs like X-BAR and Shakers... Really nice neat place.. x

We had an amazing time at the Gardenya! There was 7 of us geordie girls staying and we loved it. The staff were great Bambam who was only there for a few days of our stay because he was off to do his national service but he served us a great breakfast for them mornings. Sandy (Sergio) was a great laugh he would get us up dancing and playing games in the pool and at the bar. Then there was Mehmet we didn't really spend much time with him and he was very quiet but was really helpful and a good bar man. Then there was Jakie, Mr Jack Daniels, the best bar man in Turkey, he showed us tricks made us great cocktails and even made our very own cocktail.
All of the staff were helpful, the rooms were always clean and tidy, the security made us feel safe at night especially as we were a group of girls. I must mention Jack, Shorty and Santa over the road in Al Kaptain the restaurant, we spent most of our time eating there as there was something everyone liked, they were friendly and very cheap. overall every thing we needed was accommodated for and it was a holiday we'll never forget!!!

You get what you pay for! The rooms were basic but clean, the maid visited regularly and emptied the bins/replaced toilet paper daily.
We only ate breakfast and lunch at the hotel but there was plenty of food which was all delicious.
The staff can't do enough for you - especially little Sergio - he was an absolute star!
The pool is a bit salty but clean and cool. Am not sure there'd be enough sunbeds to go round at peak times but when we went it was quiet so there's was plenty of room. They do play music all day at the bar by the pool and can be a bit loud at times but it didn't spoil our holiday.
I would definitely stay at the Gardenya again and would recommend it to anyone who doesn't mind basic!
As for outside of the hotel - Alp Captain Restaurant over the road is divine and they all make sure you're well looked after. For somewhere a bit livelier to eat head down to the beach and the Golden Plate restaurant. The staff are fantastic and the food is to die for - they also do a free moonlight boat trip every Tuesday - you only pay for your drinks while on board though it is polite to eat at the restaurant afterwards!
Bodrum is a fab place (my second time there this year) and Bodrum castle is well worth seeing - though you need a good few hours to fully appreciate it - even if you're not into sightseeing - the views alone are worth the 10 liro entrance fee.