Hotels in Gumbet, Turkey
4 of 52 hotels in Gumbet
Try and get a room with a pool view you won't be disappointed, the windmill restaurant for fantastic and the best views of gumbet.
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21 years ago
Wasn't that impressed with Gumbet, much nicer places in Turkey so won't be returning there, but will keep going back to Turkey despite this horrendous holiday we had.
21 years 7 months ago
Warning- street paving not great at all. A few holiday makers come back from the place with a broken ankle. So be careful!!
21 years 7 months ago
The resort had lots to offer, many many restaurants within walking distance of the hotels, plenty of cheap transport, drivers are a bit crazy tho!
Gumbet has loads of Karaoke bars, but they're all the same really. The Windy Bay restaurant is a favorite with lots of people, they cannot be faulted. You can pick up plenty of knocked off designer gear for pennies, advise is to bring some English money with you as you can usually get more for it. Don't forget to haggle at the market stalls, and be prepared to walk away, as they will come running after you. Watch out for the shoe shine boys on the beach who will try to clean your shoes without your permission, and then rip you off for it.
The beach is narrow, and has lots of dogs on it. Sun loungers belong to specific hotels, and you cannot walk along the boardwalk without being hounded for boat trips. Turksih baths and many other private trips can be booked along the beach, so shop around.
There is a nightclub called Hallicarnes, or something like that. It's an 'open air' club (which means it has no roof) it looks like a big castle this too is within walking distance. The club was shut when we went to Turkey, but we heard that it is good from the other guests.
It is hard to get away from the locals who try to sell you something and they get offended if they see you buying from another stall, but don't let what they say get to you. My advise is to go out there with a fake tan as you don't get bothered half as much, and learn to just keep walking, even tho you feel rude.
Last of all, I suggest you bring your climing boots if you intend walking as the resort is VERY VERY hilly, and can be quite hard work in the mid-day sun. It is hard to find shade, and a shop that sell water from a fridge. Bring books and games, as buying magazines and newspapers is very expensive because they're imported.
Gumbet has loads of Karaoke bars, but they're all the same really. The Windy Bay restaurant is a favorite with lots of people, they cannot be faulted. You can pick up plenty of knocked off designer gear for pennies, advise is to bring some English money with you as you can usually get more for it. Don't forget to haggle at the market stalls, and be prepared to walk away, as they will come running after you. Watch out for the shoe shine boys on the beach who will try to clean your shoes without your permission, and then rip you off for it.
The beach is narrow, and has lots of dogs on it. Sun loungers belong to specific hotels, and you cannot walk along the boardwalk without being hounded for boat trips. Turksih baths and many other private trips can be booked along the beach, so shop around.
There is a nightclub called Hallicarnes, or something like that. It's an 'open air' club (which means it has no roof) it looks like a big castle this too is within walking distance. The club was shut when we went to Turkey, but we heard that it is good from the other guests.
It is hard to get away from the locals who try to sell you something and they get offended if they see you buying from another stall, but don't let what they say get to you. My advise is to go out there with a fake tan as you don't get bothered half as much, and learn to just keep walking, even tho you feel rude.
Last of all, I suggest you bring your climing boots if you intend walking as the resort is VERY VERY hilly, and can be quite hard work in the mid-day sun. It is hard to find shade, and a shop that sell water from a fridge. Bring books and games, as buying magazines and newspapers is very expensive because they're imported.
21 years 7 months ago
resort is fantastic beach clean in most parts shops close buy everything you need is on hand. have been every year but differant hotels so far baba is best hotel there.
21 years 8 months ago
gumbet, there were so many clubs in gumbet we did not venture into bodrum. again the people were friendly and we danced dust til dawn. definetly turkish paradise
21 years 9 months ago
gumbet excellent holiday resort for everyone young and the not so young beach very clean will definetly be visiting again probably at the hotel Ba-Ba brilliant
21 years 10 months ago
The resort of Gumbet was nice, although the beaches where not to impressive. Boat trips where fun and worth doing. People very friendly, watch out for the random people walking around trying to sell you things, they can be very pushy just tell'em to s*d off. :-)
21 years 10 months ago
Gumbet is fab!! without a doubt,all the pubs and clubs are great, over the last 3 years gumbet has been modernising, and its looking better each time (reason i know this even though ive only been here once is from photos and friends and family reviews!!) The Beach is great and if you ever get a chance go on one of the boat trips as they are fantastic and very very great value for money and the craic is 90! I will be back here without a doubt!!
22 years ago
the resort itself was a very nice place to stay all of the locals were very pleasent and the other hotels and bars were very welcoming and invited you to come into and use their facilities. it was just a short ride into bodrum which was packed full of activities to do
The beach a bit dirty in areas. Plenty of boat trips on offer and i recommend Sandys. Loads of restaurants to chose from the windy bay is cheap with a good family menu.We loved our holiday in turkey and we have booked again this year.
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