Location. The Hotel Mavi Kumsal is located in Bodrum, Turkey, one kilometre from the city centre. Bodrum Castle is 2.5 kilometres away, and Milas is at a 40-kilometre distance. Hotel Features. Set against a backdrop of lush greenery and overlooking the sea, the Hotel Mavi Kumsal occupies a modern property with a white façade and leads down to a private beach area. The hotel has an outdoor pool with separate children's area, and offers a sauna and massage services. There is a hair salon and mini market, and those arriving by car will find garage parking available on site. Further amenities include room service, and laundry facilities.

The Hotel Mavi Kumsal houses an informal buffet restaurant with terrace area, and an à la carte restaurant serving local and international dishes. There is a pool bar, lobby bar, and snack bar, and a complimentary buffet breakfast is provided. The full- board rate includes breakfast, and lunch and dinner with soft drinks and house wine. The half-board rate includes breakfast and lunch.

Conference space is available on site, and there is wireless Internet access throughout.

The hotel offers table tennis, darts, table football, and billiards, and there is a games room and mini-club. A range of water sports are available at the beach area.

Guestrooms. The 175 guestrooms have bright, modern decor with patterned fabrics and wood furnishings, and extend to balconies or terraces. Amenities include air conditioning, wireless Internet, satellite television, hair dryers, minibars, and safes. The hotel offers a half-board and full-board rate.

Expert Tip. Bodrum Castle, 2.5 kilometres from the hotel, was built in the 15th Century by the Knights Hospitaller and now houses the city's Museum of Underwater Archaeology. The castle's former chapel contains a collection of Mycenaean vases, and there is a vast collection of coins and jewellery in the Italian Tower.

Room Types:

Standard Room (Sea View):   One king or two twin beds. Light, neutral decor with patterned fabrics and light wood furnishings. Balcony with sea view. Air conditioning, satellite television, wireless Internet access, direct-dial phone, safe, minibar. Bathroom with telephone, makeup mirror, and hair dryer.

Standard Room (Land View):   One king or two twin beds. Light, neutral decor with patterned fabrics and light wood furnishings. Balcony with garden view. Air conditioning, satellite television, wireless Internet access, direct-dial phone, safe, and minibar. Bathroom with telephone, makeup mirror, and hair dryer.

Driving Directions: From Bodrum Milas Airport (BJV): Distance to the Hotel Mavi Kumsal is 35 kilometres approximately 45 minutes' drive.

Getting there. A HAVAS shuttle bus operates between the airport and the bus station in Bodrum city centre. Taxis wait outside the terminal and cost approximately 50 EUR to the city centre. Prices are all subject to change.

Getting around. Bicycles and scooters are available for hire in most resorts. Minibuses run to most local beaches and resorts. A car is useful for travelling further afield.