Paloma Pasha

Just returned from an amazing week at Paloma Pasha (a week was not enough) Every part of our holiday experience was wonderful, our swim up room was lovely and kept clean and tidy everyday, food in all restaurants was just outstanding, bars served amazing cocktails and Ahmed at the Lobby Bar made whatever cocktail you asked for. Iris in the Lobby Bar is just a true asset, always a welcoming smile and great service. Have no negative comments to make except the beautiful pool was slightly too cold. Would definitely recommend

We’ve had a lovely stay at Paloma Pasha Izmir. The hotel is in a beautiful location, with lovely surroundings and a relaxing atmosphere. The staff are friendly and welcoming. A big shout-out to Samet, aka “Sammie, Samuel” from the animation team. He is a real asset to the hotel. Sammie is fun, energetic and has a fantastic personality. He has a natural ability to bring people together, get everyone involved and create a fun atmosphere where everyone feels welcome. In particular, he has made playing darts memorable. What could simply have been a game of darts has become one of the highlights of our holiday because of his enthusiasm, humour and his energy is infectious! People like Sammie really do make a difference to a holiday. He goes above and beyond to make sure guests have a great time, and we hope the hotel recognises what a valuable member of the animation team he is. Thank you to all the staff at Paloma Pasha for a wonderful stay — and especially Sammie, who deserves a very special mention! ❤️ We will certainly remember the laughs, the fun and, of course, the darts! 🎯 Triple Winner 😜

We have just returned home from the paloma pasha having spent 2 lovely weeks there. hotel small but set in perfect surroundings, lovely food and excellent drink quality, we had room 281 which overlooked the pool and the sea, staff was amazing and always helpful. a special mention must go to ferhat in the main restaurant he was just amazing. there was couples, old and young, and families so it is a hotel for everyone. thank you paloma for our lovely holiday. john and jacqueline.

All is great in the hotel. We enjoyed it very much so far. Special thanks to Levent and the Entertainment team Osman.

This hotel is set in a stunning location amongst mountain backdrops and woodland. The beech is right on site, clean and safe for all abilities of swimmers as its very shallow, warm and calm. Hotel itself is extremely clean and well presented with a beautiful garden, the largest swimming pool we’ve ever seen and the grounds are well looked after. Staff are friendly, passionate and always happy to help. Food and drink was excellent throughout. We went to the Quentine for lunch as you sit admiring the sea view during the day, watching fishing boats passing by. We also had an evening meal there which was very good. Wabi Sabi was a nice restaurant also. Curio is a BBQ steak restaurant but not included in all inclusive so you have to pay and we felt it was quite expensive so didn't bother. The main restaurant is great for all meals and serves a wide selection of well cooked food, suitable for every age. The only negative is the al a cartes and Quentine Lunch menu is limited so you can get quite board with the offerings. My suggestion for Quentine Lunch menu would be reduce the amount of pizza choices and add a couple more wraps, like Mediterranean chicken wraps. The rooms are spacious well presented and kept immaculately clean, no mould or unsightly stains at all in the bathroom, which made you feel like you were the only people to use the bathroom! Bedroom did lack a chest of draws and coat/ bag hangs but that is a personal thing. Everywhere in the hotel has been professionally adapted for disabled people including sea chairs, again a fantastic touch. Entertainment is ok during the day, but could be better as the team seem to concentrate on the programme and not interact with guests by just speaking with them and smiling! The evening entertainment is terrible if non existent and this needs to change and utilise the large hotel area rather than the trek to the amphitheater for a 30 minute 'show' that is pretty poor. So be prepared by bringing cards as you will get bored. Cats- the hotel has cats, adults and kittens that roam the hotel grounds and public areas. Most are friendly and happy for a cuddle or fuss. People complain about the cats, infact shockingly one morning we watched as an older gentleman sitting down at breakfast deliberately kicked one of the most friendly cats as it walked under his chair! BUT the cats are there for a reason - they keep the rodents and large bugs away so please if you aren't a cat person just respect why they are there and treat them with kindness. Also if you are a cat person they are fed dry cat food and most is paid for by the hotel or the wonderful lifeguards. We purchased a bag for them on our last day and they were so grateful. Alongside the beach is a local strip of bars and a supermarket which can get lively especially on a Sunday when the locals come down to use the public beach. If you need a cashpoint or want to visit the local town, which has a Saturday market it's a good 15 minute walk or a 5 minute taxi ride and the hotel reception are happy to call a taxi for you. Just be prepared to be every shop keepers best friend as you walk along the town which is a bit frustrating. Because of the location of the hotel it's quite a journey to go exploring or doing trips. So this brings me to point out that if you are flying in from Gatwick and landing in Bodrum your transfer will be 2 and a half hours plus, depending if you book a private taxi transfer or use the tour operator transfer which is much longer. Bodrum Airport is also extremely expensive for food and drink so remember to enjoy the hotel food and eat before you travel back to the airport as a pizza slice will cost you £15 and a soft drink around £10. This hotel is definitely a 5* but with a few changes would be exceptional. Totally recommend it for a chilled out break but if you are looking for a more lively resort or hotel probably not for you. Just want to finish by saying a hugh thank you to all the staff back and front of house who are clearly passionate about their work and the service they provide.