It was a fantastic vacation, even though it was just the start of the season in Bodrum.
The drive from the airport takes about an hour, so it's actually quite reasonable.
As you get closer to the hotel, it becomes more isolated and even more lush with greenery.
The hotel is located on a hillside and blends in perfectly with the surrounding nature/forest, which is why there are trees in certain buildings (with notches in the roof) and some steep paths. The bay below the hillside is exclusively used by the hotel (although parts are open for excursions), and you can enjoy a private beach made of sand and gravel, or relax on one of the two wooden footpaths.
The rooms have recently been renovated and are very comfortable. There are regular double rooms, family rooms with a bedroom and two bunk beds in a second room, and family rooms with two regular bedrooms. Some of the latter are still undergoing renovations, but they are expected to be completed by summer.
All of the rooms have either a balcony or a terrace. The balconies in the regular rooms of the main building are very small, only suitable for standing (and maybe smoking, as ashtrays are provided in every room).
The bathrooms are nice and equipped with everything you need: a shower, toilet, sink, mirror, and towels. Nothing extraordinary.
The service staff is exceptional and caring. They strive to fulfill every request, even when there are language barriers. Most of them only speak Turkish, with limited English proficiency. However, it is sufficient for ordering drinks at the buffet restaurant, and the menus in the à la carte restaurants are available in multiple languages, including Turkish and English. Some even have German translations. As for the bar staff, they are mostly Turkish as well, but they are knowledgeable about most drinks, unless they are too fancy. There are a few male staff members who speak English quite well and may assist you when needed, depending on their availability.
Our personal favorites were the Starbucks coffee near the pool (open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM), the freshly made waffles (from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM), the freshly brewed Turkish coffee (available all day), and the selection of baklava and biscuits at the lobby bar (from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM).
Additionally, we had an exclusive dinner experience just for the two of us. Originally, it was supposed to be the Turkish à la carte dinner from our booking, but since the restaurant was still undergoing reconstruction after the recent storms, they arranged a special dinner in a nicely decorated area of the restaurant. The entire à la carte staff team (as they referred to themselves) took care of our elaborate 5-course dinner.
We had a wonderful time at Bodrum Park Resort, and even the manager (who is proficient in German but lacks English) took great care of us and all the other guests. He greeted everyone by name whenever he encountered them and had a good rapport with the staff as well.
Right outside the hotel, there is a bus station where the local dolmus, heading to Bodrum city, stops. The timetable for both directions can be found in the lobby, or you can simply ask the manager or reception for assistance.
The dolmus costs about €1 per person per trip, and it's better to pay with a card when on the bus. The drivers prefer minimal cash on board, hence the use of card readers. All national and international credit cards are accepted, except for Amex.
Additionally, it should be noted that using the safe box in the room costs €2 per day, unless it is included in your booking.
We will likely return and stay again.