Gumbet

Lively beach resort just three kilometres from Bodrum with a gorgeous horseshoe bay, legendary nightlife, and proper party vibes. Think golden sands, calm waters, and Bar Street buzzing till dawn.

✨ Why visit Gumbet?

• 🏖 Gorgeous curved bay with golden sand and calm, shallow waters

• 🎉 Legendary Bar Street offering fantastic nightlight with hundreds of bars and clubs

• 🌊 Brilliant water sports including parasailing, jet-skiing, and banana boats

• 🏛 Just 3km from Bodrum's historic attraction

🎉 Good to Know

• 🤩 Fun fact: Gumbet's name comes from "Gom Tepesi" meaning "buried hill" - the bay was supposedly formed when a hill collapsed into the sea during an ancient earthquake. Now it's one of Turkey's most popular party destinations!

• 🏖 Best beach: The main Gumbet Beach is proper brilliant - over a kilometre of golden sand curving around the horseshoe bay. Shallow, calm waters perfect for families, loads of water sports, and beach clubs keeping the vibe lively all day.

• 🍽 Must-try: Gözleme - thin Turkish flatbread stuffed with cheese, spinach, or meat, cooked fresh on a griddle. Grab one from a beachside stall for the ultimate holiday snack.

• 🚐 Getting around: Dolmuş (shared minibuses) run constantly between Gumbet and Bodrum town for just a few Turkish lira. Jump on one outside most hotels - they're dead easy and way cheaper than taxis.

🏨 Top hotels in Gumbet

Bodrum Beach Resort - Modern 4-star resort just 100m from the beach with swimming pools featuring waterslides that kids (and adults!) absolutely love. Spacious rooms with large balconies, and guests rave about the breakfast selection. It's in a quieter part of Gumbet but only 750m to Bar Street, so perfect if you want easy access to nightlife without the noise keeping you awake. The water slides are a massive hit with families.

The Hello Hotel - Small, friendly all-inclusive hotel just 120m from the beach with indoor and outdoor restaurants. Great location - far enough from Bar Street noise but still walking distance to everything. The staff get brilliant reviews with guests saying they "can't do enough for you." Good food on-site so you don't need to venture out every meal.

Royal Arena Hotel - 5-star all-inclusive resort 350m from the beach with loads of facilities including spa, kids' club, and animation team putting on evening entertainment. Proper good for families who want everything on-site. Multiple restaurants and bars, plus water sports available at the beach.

Shark Club Hotel - Comfortable 3-star in the heart of Gumbet, only 350m from the sandy beach. Modern, light rooms, decorated in bright colours. Indoor/outdoor poolside restaurant, lobby bar, and entertainment team keeping things lively. Great value option right in the centre of the action.

Bronze Hotel - Family and couples-friendly hotel set in attractive gardens just 400m from beach and Gumbet centre. Outdoor pool to relax around, and the Bronze Corner Cafe serves up generous portions from big cooked breakfasts to evening meals. They've got Sky Sports on too, so you won't miss the football.

🎯 What to do in Gumbet

🏖 Things to do for beach lovers

• Spend days on Gumbet Beach with its gorgeous curve of golden sand and calm, shallow turquoise waters

• Try parasailing for epic bird's-eye views of the coastline and Bodrum Peninsula

• Go jet-skiing across the bay or bounce along on a banana boat with your mates

• Book a boat trip to hidden coves and swimming spots along the coast

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Things to do for families

• Splash about in the calm, shallow bay waters that are brilliant for young kids

• Take the kids to hotels with waterslides (Bodrum Beach Resort's slides get rave reviews)

• Jump on a dolmuş to Bodrum Castle - kids love exploring the medieval fortress

• Visit the ancient amphitheatre carved into the hillside with spectacular views

🍽 Things to do for foodies

• Try fresh gözleme (Turkish flatbread) cooked on griddles at beachside stalls

• Head to Bodrum's weekly market for aromatic spices and local honey

• Sample authentic Turkish mezze at traditional restaurants in Bodrum old town

• Book a Turkish cooking class to learn how to make proper pide and kebabs

🎉 Things to do for party animals

• Hit Bar Street's hundreds of bars and clubs running till the early hours

• Bar-hop with happy hour deals, themed nights, and live music

• Join quiz nights, karaoke, and live sports screenings at British-friendly venues

• Take a 20-minute ferry to Kos from Bodrum for a Greek island party day trip

🗓 When to visit Gumbet

June to September (Peak season perfection) - There's a reason this is the most popular time! Guaranteed sunshine with temperatures hitting 28-32°C, barely a cloud in the sky July-August. Every facility's open and buzzing - water sports centres, beach clubs, Bar Street partying till dawn every night. The beaches will be busiest and prices reflect the popularity, so book early for best choice of hotels. June and September are slightly cooler at 25-28°C, perfect if you want full holiday atmosphere without quite as much heat.

April to May, October (Brilliant value) - Proper good shoulder season without sacrificing sunshine. April-May climb to comfortable 20-24°C, lovely for exploring Bodrum's historic sites. Sea warms up gradually, gorgeous by late May. October still hits 22-26°C with seawater that's retained all that summer warmth. Hotels offer better rates,  and most restaurants, bars, and water sports stay fully operational. Slightly more relaxed crowd compared to peak summer party vibes.

November to March (Off-season) - Resort basically hibernates. Many hotels, restaurants, and bars close for winter. Temperatures drop to 10-15°C - pleasant for walking but too cool for beach days, definitely too cold for swimming. Only recommended if you're exploring the Bodrum Peninsula's cultural attractions without crowds. Limited facilities and some rainy days, especially December-January. If you want beach, nightlife, and full resort experience, save Gumbet for warmer months.