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karen from gloucester travelled to Gardenya Hotel and Apartments with
thomson
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2007 |
rated the Gardenya Hotel and Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness |  | | Location |  | | Staff | | | Food |  | |
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| said: Hi we went right at the end of September and expected the hotel to be pretty quiet but it was quite busy.The accommadation was really clean and comfortable. We started out in a b&b room but I decided that I missed the self-catering facillaties and asked if we could be moved. The next morning I was shown three differant appartments and chose a studio for two people which only cost me an extra £4 anight. I have never seen such a well equipped kitchen, it was almost as good as I have got at home.Even though we swopped to self-catering we were told that we were still entitaled to the breakfast as we had already paid for it which was nice. There bread is so nice and fresh, you could have lived on that alone.
The hotel staff were fantastic, especially the to younger boys who when you get to know them will do a spontagus massage on your neck & shoulders (brilliant).
The location is on a fairly steep hill but after a few days you dont really notice it.
We would definatly go there again if we stayed in Bodrum.
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sam and bev from luton travelled to Gardenya Hotel and Apartments with
first choice
on a friends holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2007 |
rated the Gardenya Hotel and Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: This was the 1st time I'd been self catering,there was everything you needed. The room was perfect for the 2 of us, the rooms were cleaned everyday.
The hotel location couldn't have been better only short distance to the sea and shops.
The entertainment was okay the bar staff were brillaint they made the evenings playing games at the bar, the music wasn't so good though they played the same stuff everyday.
The hotel food was cheap and lovely so was the drinks.
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Phil & Gaynor from Barry travelled to Gardenya Hotel and Apartments with
First Choice
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2007 |
rated the Gardenya Hotel and Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location |  | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We found the Gardenya to be ok, a small bed room and a smallish pool, certainly not the three star we were expecting more like a two star. The hotel is quite dated, probably built in the early eighties with no modernisation since, the furniture and bedding etc must date from then too.
The staff were very good as was the food, their prices were certainly below average for Bodrum too.
This holiday was very cheap, I don't suppose you can expect a five star hotel for that price.
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Fox family from Sheffield travelled to Gardenya Hotel and Apartments with
Thomson
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2007 |
rated the Gardenya Hotel and Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Having read other reviews on the forum our expectations were high of this accomodation, on our arrival Friday 4th May 2007 we were some-what alarmed to be told that the Gardenya was under new ownership, we did not need to have worried however the ownership has not changed, but a new catering and bar team are now in place.
It is still a very nice complex with space for everyone, the rooms are so well equiped it is almost un true, every cupboard reveals a new appliance, sandwich toaster, juicer, Iron, Hairdryer, even an Ironing board (much to my wifes disgust)all kept very clean and enjoyable by a busy team of cleaners.
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mcfarlanes from Aberdeenshire travelled to Gardenya Hotel and Apartments with
First Choice
on a family holiday.
There were 3 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2006 |
rated the Gardenya Hotel and Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Don't hesitate to book this place. Good, clean basic accomodation well sited in Bodrum ideal for a family holiday.
Everyone at the hotel are very friendly - 10 min walk to the beach nice and quiet at night.
No entertainment at the complex as such but just a short stroll before you hit the restaurants etc.
Turkey is still good value for money with exceptionally friendly people who are only too happy to pass the time of day with you. First Stop and Golden Plate good places to eat but so are so many places and all at very reasonable prices.
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Tina Cessford from Blackpool travelled to Gardenya Hotel and Apartments with
First Choice
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2005 |
rated the Gardenya Hotel and Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: I stayed at the Gardenya in sept 2005 with my husband Kev and youngest daughter Abi who was 5. We've been coming to Bodrum for many years now as this is where we met. We enjoyed this hotel so much that we are returning in a few days, this time my son, in-laws and niece are joining us.
I would recommend this hotel to families, singles and couples alike, although it is difficult for people with mobility problems, it is a wonderful accommodation, basic but no more basic than all other accommodation in Turkey.
Staff were great and nothing too much trouble for them.
Looking forward to being back there.
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Kathleen from Belfast travelled to Gardenya Hotel and Apartments with
travel care
on a friends holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2005 |
rated the Gardenya Hotel and Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: I'm just home from the Gardenya hotel and it was the best holiday I ever had. The hotel is lovely, the rooms are clean the food is great.
We had a great time and most of that was down to the staff especially Volcan and Sweety Pie.
The hotel is not far from bar street were we went every night.
I am definitely going back to the Gardenya next year for two weeks, I wish I was there now.
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Wain from Stoke on Trent travelled to Gardenya Hotel and Apartments with
First Choice
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2005 |
rated the Gardenya Hotel and Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Just returned from our third stay at the Gardenya. Once again we have had a brilliant holiday mainly due to the excellent care of the staff. All of the staff (cleaners, barmen and reception) do everything they can to make your stay perfect.
The food is reasonably priced and well presented (ignore the refrigerated case, in the entrance, which looks awful)
The Gardenya is situated far enough away from the centre of Bodrum to avoid the noisy nightclubs, but near enough to be able to stagger back from them in the early hours.
The Turkish nights at the Gardenya are great fun. There is no other formal entertainment, however, the barmen spend most of the time ensuring that guests of all ages (we are in are late fifties) are entertained.
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sarah from manchester travelled to Gardenya Hotel and Apartments with
thomas cook
on a family holiday.
There were more than 6 adults and 6 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2005 |
rated the Gardenya Hotel and Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: I stayed in the apartments at the Gardenya and found that the apartments were basic although they were very comfortable and I had no complaints about the cleanliness as the maids were brilliant. Even though they work very long hours they were always smiling and polite.
There were 21 of us there, 15 adults and 6 children and nothing was too much trouble for the staff, especially Bam Bam and George, they made the holiday great they kept the bar open until we were finished, and all the staff were great with the kids.
Although we were self-catering we still eat at the hotel a couple of times and the food was great.
The location was ok in terms of it being close to the centre and the sea front and getting there was fine because it was down-hill but getting back wasn't so easy as it was all up-hill and after a couple of drinks not so easy.
The entertainment was ok the Turkish night with the barbeque was fun and although there wasn’t much entertainment there the staff made the entertainment by being there.
I would go back every year if I could we've all really missed being there it was great.
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Pearl Davison from Portsmouth travelled to Gardenya Hotel and Apartments with
Thomson
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2004 |
rated the Gardenya Hotel and Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said:
From Bodrum seafront to the Gardenya its all uphill. Great for waking long dormant muscles but not so great for those with mobility problems. In fact, that's my only gripe about our accommodation really. The actual Gardenya site is steps, steps, and more steps and therefore entirely. But oh! Such pretty steps. Each apartment is surrounded by flowers. Hibiscus and mirabilis being just two of the colourful plants that greet you each morning, each evening and in between.
Its only a few minutes walk down to the sea but if you don't like loud karaoke bars beware of Jimmy's Bar who will do their utmost to snare you in.
We managed successfully to avoid this scenario all week. Not our cup of tea.
Our one-bedroom apartment was not the biggest we have ever stayed in but probably the most pleasant. Who needs sea views with all those wonderful flowers and views of the hillside from your balcony.
(If you use the ladies loo in the Gardenya's bar area you can see the sea and the castle)
Everything about the apartment was clean and tidy....until my lot moved in that is.
Beds were made everyday and towels and bedding changed once during the week. On change day towels and bedding are arranged in various shapes and scattered with flowers.
The cleaners went well beyond their call of duty and we would return home to find the morning's washing up done and neatly stacked on the drainer.
Every other SC accommodation I have stayed in has provided buckets, mops and brooms. There was none of this and you felt that despite it being a SC holiday you really were expected to do nothing for yourself.
Everyday the cleaners left little bunches of flowers in a glass on the table.
Such lovely simple touches make you feel special.
The staff in general were brilliant and really went out of their way to help and look after you.
They were all completely mad! Especially the lovely Ahmed and the lovely John/Jan (?).
By the end of the week, my shy and sad (she was pining for her boyfriend) teenage daughter referred to Ahmed as 'my friend' because 'he's kind to me'.
I have given entertainment a 5, not because there was any as such but because we were constantly entertained during our stay.
There was no Turkish night during the week we were there but this was probably down to the place being quite empty of guests with it being the end of the season.
No matter. Whilst it would have been fun to see the lads in drag and doing their own version of the Dreamboys (I think the big local cabaret is called)who needed entertainment on top of the already entertaining staff antics.
We didn't eat in the hotel restaurant at all but the menu was incredibly cheap.
There is a small shop under the hotel. Not very well-stocked, possibly due to end of season running down. But it was fine for water, sweeties and toilet roll etc.
I also got a very good exchange rate on travellers cheques in there.
We didn't use the pool, preferring to swim in the sea but it looked very clean and well maintained.
The public areas, lounge, bar etc were looking a little shabby decor-wise but again I put this down to it being the end of the season and would expect that if (Oh! How I wish) we returned in May everything would be fresh painted.
Hot water was a bit of a pain. Its solar heated so if you had used the hot water in the evening it would be some time before it was hot enough to use again the next day. And the tank didn't hold enough for four showers.
We got round this by using the big plastic bowl provided in the bathroom and bathing old fashioned in front of the fire style. Without the fire.
Not the height of luxury....but do I look like I care?
On our last morning there the cleaners knocked everyone's door to say goodbye (collect their tips).
They embraced the ladies and handed us a small posy of flowers and shook hands with the gents.
They deserved every extra penny they earned in tips that day!
All in all, a fantastic place to stay if you like a holiday on the quieter side and without all the trimmings.
The Gardenya would without a doubt be our first choice of accommodation should we be fortunate enough to visit Turkey again.
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sue from dorset travelled to Gardenya Hotel and Apartments with
first choice
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2004 |
rated the Gardenya Hotel and Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We stayed here for 2 weeks and had a fab holiday.
The staff were great the pool lovely and apartments were basic, but very clean. We have just come back from a holiday in Tenerife and have booked to go back to the Gardenia next July.
We cant wait to have a lovely holiday again. We are taking friends with us as they cant believe all we say about these apartments. Would recomend these apartments to anyone who wants a holiday in Turkey.
Our kids had a great time with the staff who will play in the pool with the kids and keep them entertained.
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donna and sheila finch from bournemouth travelled to Gardenya Hotel and Apartments with
first choice
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2004 |
rated the Gardenya Hotel and Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff |  | | Food | | |
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| said: We found the hotel clean and well presented.
The food was superb and very cheap. We particularly enjoyed the buffet on the Thursday Turkish night.
The location was great, 10mins to beach and shops.
The hotel staff were a great laugh and very friendly.
We look forward to visiting this hotel again early next year.
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songul unlu and mike adams from cambridge, winchester travelled to Gardenya Hotel and Apartments with
jewel in the crownn
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2004 |
rated the Gardenya Hotel and Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We visited bodrum for the first time. The hotel is located near the town, takes 15-20 min by walking to get the town centre. Food is very cheap and delicious. very helpful,friendly staff. once week there is a turkish night in the hotel, it is a brillant deal!!!
Highly recommended!!!!
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giverny from london travelled to Gardenya Hotel and Apartments with
thompson
on a family holiday.
There were 5 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2004 |
rated the Gardenya Hotel and Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: best holiday ever. the best part of the holiday was the staff, the holiday wouldnt be nearly half as great if it wasn't for them. they're so friendy and fun, iv bin back for 1 day and am already depressed because im not with them. the food at the hotel is lovely. we only ever ate out twice in 2 weeks. the apartments are extremley clean and was cleaned every day, the cleaners left lovely suprises such as flowers on the beds and towels in different shapes, such as hearts and boats. turkish night was absolutley great. im going back in october and next year.
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ian the saint from st helens travelled to Gardenya Hotel and Apartments with
my travel
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2004 |
rated the Gardenya Hotel and Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Gardenya apartments bodrum, everywhere was steps, 96 to our room, but we had a game how we found them round the windy paths, past the flowers, past the wendy house, past the dolphin pool, turn left thats our room. Which was nice a spacious lovely views.
Maids came in everyday day clean towels, flowers on the table, large balcony, maybe its because we were so so far back but other peoples rooms were much smaller.
Staff nice and friendly and polite very proud of Turkey and loved us to ask questions. i'm going back in July this year my twins Laura and Emma picked it so it can't be bad.
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Abby from Heywood travelled to Gardenya Hotel and Apartments with
Thompson
on a family holiday.
There were 3 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2004 |
rated the Gardenya Hotel and Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: I really enjoyed this holiday. The staff were very nice and polite and they were always funny.
The hotel food were nice we ate at the hotel every day.
The rooms were clean the maids were nice.
The location was briil because you could see views and it werent very far from the town.
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amy and jennifer from warrington travelled to Gardenya Hotel and Apartments with
first choice
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2004 |
rated the Gardenya Hotel and Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: the hotel was very clean, food was delicious!! it was in a good place and not far away from Bodrum town. The staff were amazing! great fun and make your holiday very enjoyable and fun. best holiday ever! would definately come back.
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Mariet from Groningen (Netherlands) travelled to Gardenya Hotel and Apartments with
Peter Langhout
on a friends holiday.
There were 6 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2004 |
rated the Gardenya Hotel and Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: It was all so beautiful, and I'm back now in Holland for 1 day and I miss it already...
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Stacy from Manchester travelled to Gardenya Hotel and Apartments with
thomson
on a singles holiday.
There were 3 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2004 |
rated the Gardenya Hotel and Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Visiting Bodrum for the first time was amazing. We didnt know what to expect from the hotel but it was truly a fantastic experience.
Our room was beautiful and spacious and exceptionally clean! The only thign was that we never had cooking facilities but the food from the hotel was soooo cheap it wasn't a problem.
The pool was just right with a lovly little bar to keep us happy! The menue included a large range foods to suite everyones taste. The maid service was great they would alwasy leave us lovely flowers and rose pettels on our beds!
Now to my favourite part... the staff... the staff were nothing but fantastic!!! They went out there way to make sure we were enjoying ourselves probably as they were all youg males and we were three girls.
They were very friendly and on our 2nd day theu became our best friends for he entire holiday, we would wait for tem to get off work so we all could go drinking together. We feel like we made gret friends in the staff and we have jus booked o go back in June so see you then guys!
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kelly from kent travelled to Gardenya Hotel and Apartments with
1st choice
on a singles holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2004 |
rated the Gardenya Hotel and Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: this was a mother daughter holiday, and we could not have chosen a better place to go. the staff are amazingly helpful and cheerfull, they couldn't have done enough for us! it was that good we're going again at the beginning of september and again at the end of october!! this was our first visit to turkey, an experience never to be forgotten.
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yasmin from england travelled to Gardenya Hotel and Apartments with
easy jet
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2004 |
rated the Gardenya Hotel and Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Gardenya was so amazing!!
I really want to go back but I know that the staff probably won't work there again.
I fell in love with Shane (one of the bar staff) and I really want to see him again! I miss him so much and if I ever go back I hope he still works there :) (I love you so much xxx).
It was really clean
The entertaiment was excellent!!!!
Sexy turkish men stripping on the bar especially...(forgot his name!!)
only 2 mins away from town
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Yaz from Mansfield travelled to Gardenya Hotel and Apartments with
Thomson
on a family holiday.
There were 3 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2004 |
rated the Gardenya Hotel and Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Gardenya hotel was so fantastic!
I loved the staff so much because even some of them were good looking. Unlike other holidays you just sit there and read a book,but the staff were ALWAYS enjoying them selves. I would live here if I could but I can't obviously!
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Moniek from Holland travelled to Gardenya Hotel and Apartments with
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on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2003 |
rated the Gardenya Hotel and Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Excellent hotel, visiting Bodrum every year I always book this hotel. Staff is very friendly and the food even better.
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Bryony, Emma and Sara from Leeds travelled to Gardenya Hotel and Apartments with
Thompson
on a friends holiday.
There were 3 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2003 |
rated the Gardenya Hotel and Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We found the Hotel to be perfect, clean and spacious. The pool was very clean too and the food from the pool bar was just yummy.
We didn't mind the walk down the hill and we did have a few drinks each night in Jimmy's Bar
All in all and enjoyable stay in the clean atmosphere and all hotel staff were friendly. Would recommend this hotel to friends and family.
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D Crozier from Bellshill travelled to Gardenya Hotel and Apartments with
First Choice
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 4 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2003 |
rated the Gardenya Hotel and Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Gardenya Apts . Bodrum very good ,centrally based and caters for everyone young or old. The staff were excellent , the food couldn't have been better. Booked up again for this year and arrive on July 4.
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steve from enniskillen travelled to Gardenya Hotel and Apartments with
britannia
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2002 |
rated the Gardenya Hotel and Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We booked it as a last minute deal. Hotel we found somehow after the holiday rep failed to collect us from bodrum airport. It was another rep that sorted us out at the airport, cant remember what company but a better one than britannia anyway.
The hotel was simple. We were self catered and apart from one lunch we never ate in the hotel at all. It was a little bit out of town for my liking, but then we always did enjoy the stagger home up the hill anyway.
The thing that sticks in my mind was the room maid who told us the next time we went to bodrum we would have two girls and be married. We now have two girls and.......er/........well a bit late but.....we're getting married next year...........so hopefully 2006 its bodrum again for us.
Lots of good eating places nearby...in fact some f the better ones around. An amazing italian rest. In town is well worth spending your entire holiday in.
Unimaginably cheap for 5 star food and service. Can't remember the name, but its right in town centre next to cop shop. AMAZING.
Anyway.......botto line is......a good wee hotel
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