Zeytinada

Turkey has become very expensive, perhaps bodrum more so than most places. Maybe it’s inflation , maybe it’s greed , but tourists are deserting Turkey in droves to the cheaper resorts in Greece and elsewhere in Europe. We live in Kuşadası and spend a week in Bodrum most years and got an excellent deal at this lovely hotel . £600 for 4 nights for 4 people half board. The hotel is in Torba , about 15 minutes on a dolmuş from town . The beach at Torba is ok , nothing special , mainly sun beds on decking belonging to the seafront bars. However the pool at the hotel is beautiful so you don’t really need to go to the beach. The food is very good , staff great , rooms clean . The hotel is very popular with airline crews on their stopovers so you see lots of pilots and their crews coming and going. When we were there it was very much an adults hotel , very few children , which was great for us ( grown up kids) as there was no screaming around the pool .

This hotel has a very nice peaceful atmosphere. All of the staff are very friendly polite and cannot do enough for you. The rooms are cleaned daily to a very high standard. I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel and look forward to visiting again later in the year. It’s on a busy main road but you cannot hear any traffic noise in your room. Very easy to travel into bodrum Center taking a dolmus from outside the hotel. Perfect for a relaxing holiday .

We visited the Zeytinada in October 2024 (only just realised I hadn't left a review!) We have stayed in the Bodrum area a few times now but this was the first time to the Zeytinada and the Torba area. Area:- approx. 10 minutes drive into Bodrum itself, there is a Dolmus stop to the side of the hotel or its a taxi ride, reception were always happy to book us a taxi which came to the reception door for us. The hotels drive is a bit steep as it sits lower than the roadside, so could be difficult with wheelchairs etc. Torba itself is quiet and small, some lovely restaurants on the water front but not alot there, so definitely a holiday place for those wanting to be away from the noise of the main resorts. The hotel itself is on a busy main road which can be difficult to cross when you wanting to use the shop over the way but noise wise, you don't really hear anything from within the hotel. Hotel:- Beautiful setting with the olive trees and gardens, wouldn't say it's somewhere for children as it's designed more for adults/couples, with no entertainment day or night (except a singer on the Thursday night whilst having dinner) and soft music playing around the pool throughout the day. It's clear that the Zeytinada's main trade is from cabin crew/pilots who are stopping for a night or so and then moving on. This said, there was still plenty of holiday makers and we were all well looked after by a great staff team. Poolside is lovely, plenty of sun loungers which are really comfortable. Alot of cats around the pool and gardens but mainly stay away from guests except a few that want a fuss which we found nice. The rooms are lovely, they are mainly at the back of the hotel over looking another hotel/apartments, not sure if this is a hotel for guests or more private as didn't see many people other than what seemed like turkish people in different uniforms. Beds are firm so for those wanting a soft mattress I'd suggest getting a duvet to put underneath you for added comfort. Rooms cleaned daily and the staff were lovely although speak no English. A lot of steps and no lifts so should bare this in mind if you had difficulty walking etc. Food is good, lots of different varieties each night and more international and Turkish then British. All in all, a little gem of a hotel, great staff and a lovely surroundings. Definitely one for those looking for a holiday away from the noise but close enough to travel into the main resorts. We are heading back this June and we can't wait.

A lovely peaceful hotel with delicious food. We stayed for 11 nights in a suite, the room was very clean and very comfortable for 2 adults and 2 children. All the staff were friendly and helpful. This is a quiet hotel which is perfect for a relaxing break. They had a band play once a week on a Thursday, if we could have changed anything it would have been nice to have a little more entertainment in the evenings. Bar prices were reasonable at the hotel and the lunch time menu was very good. We used the local bus to travel into Bodrum a few times. We also visited the local strip of bars and restaurants in Torba. There is very little public beach in Torba, however the local bars have sun loungers on decking and if you eat and drink there you can use the parasols and sun loungers. Overall this is a lovely hotel with great facilities and delicious food.

Hotel Zeytinada is stunning, with a charming style. The rooms are tastefully decorated with natural fabrics and light wood. The resort is nestled in an olive grove, accompanied by beautiful smooth jazz music from Stacey Kent in the background.You must take advantage of the spa services, and I recommend the Haman. The food is delicious. There is a bus stop to Bodrum right next to the resort, about a 15-minute ride for 1 euro. This resort is for people seeking peace and quiet. The nature around is wonderful.