Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay

Opened in 2005 and providing a total of 173 rooms, this deluxe resort offers both luxury and a spa experience. Guests may enjoy modern service and the highest quality in a mild climate. Facilities within the air-conditioned building include a foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, a library, concierge and limousine services, lifts, a safe and a currency exchange bureau in addition to a hairdressing salon, a selection of shops, a bar, a café, a nightclub, a restaurant, conference facilities, Internet access (WLAN), a TV room and a games room. Room and laundry services are available and there is car parking and a garage for those arriving by car. It is possible to hire bicycles and younger guests may participate in the kids' club activities and let off steam in the playground. All rooms are non-smoking.
The birthplace of Heredotus, the 'Father of History', ancient Halicarnassus that was renamed Bodrum, boasts an unrivalled past that stretches back into the beginnings of recorded time. Its colourful culture is the result of many influences; its ancient monuments are testaments of the legends of millennia. The hotel is a pearl of the Aegean and lies just 4 minutes walk from Barbados Bay and about 15 minutes drive from the centre of Bodrum. Bodrum airport is situated some 15 km away whilst it is approximately 3 hours by car to Izmir.
An array of sports and leisure facilities are available at the hotel; further information is available at the reception desk. The spa area is open 24 hours a day. Leisure options in the outdoor complex include 3 pools, children's pools, parasols and a poolside bar. Moreover, there is an indoor pool to make use of, a gym, steam baths, gymnastics sessions and a massage service. Activities on offer in the local area include hiking, Nordic walking, banana boating, motor boating, water skiing, diving, surfing, windsurfing, sailing, catamaran sailing, canoeing, cycling, billiards and basketball. There is an entertainment programme (also for children).
A delicious buffet breakfast is available until 12 pm; lunch and the evening meal may be taken à la carte or chosen from a menu. It is possible to book a bed and breakfast only or a half-board stay. The restaurant is open 24 hours a day.
When arriving from Izmir, take the Aydin Highway and exit at Soke, Bodrum (approximately 100 km from Izmir). Follow the directions to Bodrum (approximately 150 km from the exit). There will be a three way intersection: Yaliçiftlik, Yalikavak, Bodrum. Turn left to Yaliçiftlik and follow the directions to hotel.