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  • Rooms: 40
  • Address: Pomelan Caddesi 15 Bitez 48400 Turkey
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“Friendly family apart/hotel”

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2 of 5 stars
edinburgh scotland
Feb 13, 2007
5/5 found this review helpful

There were 3 adults on this holiday as my friend Milly had joined us for a break having been a bit poorly.We were told we would have a large family room,but when we arrived the room was very small,with 3 single beds in a row,1 of which was right in front of the wardrobe,which meant we had to push the bed sideways to open the wardrobe door.The hotel didnt have a larger room to offer us so we made up our minds to cope as best we could,& I have to say,it caused some hilarity,arranging changing clothes etc,but we worked out a routine which worked ok for us.The hotel is very pleasant,set among lime trees which perfumed the air beautifully,& there were 2 pools 1 large with loungers & umbrellas free of charge.The cooking facilities were very basic with a tiny hotplate,no pots,but there were plates etc.The hotel has a nice restuarant which served excellent cheap breakfasts & lunches,but the evening meals were not so good.Bitez is small,but has a great selection of restuarants,so we were not stuck for places to eat at night.The hotel staff are very friendly,& worked extremely hard at seeing everyone was happy.It was clean,& we were kept well supplied with linen & towels.Bitez is well placed for trips,which we booked with a local company down by the beach,& they were very much cheaper than the reps tours.Bitez is not a place for night life,but its very close to Bodrum where most of the younger guests would head for.Txis are cheap,& the bus services were good,stopping right outside the hotel door.I would recommend this hotel,but not if theres more than 2 sharing a room.I dont know how people with young children would manage comfortably.There were no kids when we there staying,but the size of the rooms could cause problems I would think.

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luxor1's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2006
Member since: February 13, 2007
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“Makumba Apartments are great!”

Makumba Summer Garden

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5 of 5 stars
Nuneaton
Nov 24, 2006
4/4 found this review helpful

The Makumba Apartments are great. We first visited them in 2003 and liked them so much we have been back every year since and have booked for 2007 already. We always go in the half term break in May so its never very busy and you can easily get a sunbed round the pool. The staff are so friendly and nothing is too much trouble. We have made friends with lots of the staff and also people in the restaurants in Bitez. They always remember us and its nice to feel special!. We have also made friends with other guests and we all tend to go the same two weeks.
The kids love it too. They have 2 swimming pools and they can wander around the grounds and you don't have to worry about them. They love it when the staff remember their names and they make a big fuss of them.
I would definately recommend the Makumba to anyone looking for a relaxing and friendly place to spend their holiday.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Friendly staff
    • Disliked — Nothing
    • Tips/Secrets: — Try and get a room with pool view
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GaynorMD's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2006
Traveled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: November 24, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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“A Great Holiday Revisited”

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5 of 5 stars
Manchester
Sep 23, 2006
7/7 found this review helpful

We were at the Makumba Summer Gardens back in June for 1 week with my 14yr old daughter (see previous review) and liked the place so much that we went back for 2 weeks from 4th Sept.
School holidays over, the place is quietening down but the weather was sensational.
This time we booked direct with the hotel which was so easy and we didnt have to pay until we got out there. We paid £25 each way for a taxi (booked on the internet) so there was no sitting on a coach waiting for everybody to get there bags and then going round the houses before you get to your hotel. Althought the taxi was great we were worried whether they would be there and what the state of the car/driver would be. The hotel would have arranged this for us for the same price.
Service, like last time, was outstanding and the room was clean and tidy with daily maid service and fresh towels every day.
If you want anything just ask at reception and they sort it straight away - more coat hangers, borrow (not hire) a hair dryer.

It was amazing how many people remembered us from last time and we felt at home from day 1. It was strange not having to get accustomed to a place as we already knew the people and places.

We took 50 lire and the rest in £20 notes. You can even pay in sterling in most of the restaurants/tour places and they give you a better rate than the hotel. Paying by credit card gave us an even better rate and we used a card that didnt charge a fee so it was great value.
We were getting 2.70 Lire to the £. A large beer is 4.5, English Breakfast 8 (bacon better than at home), Main course 15 - 25.
Again everywhere we ate the food was superb but what sets the places apart is the way they look after you once they get you inside. New Season and Golden Spoon were fantastic.
The reason I think these two stand out is that they have more staff so they have the time to look after you.

It was my wifes birthday when we were out there and New Season did her proud - cake, wine, fruit, liqueuers, sparklers THE WORKS.

In May we spent our time round the pool but all the sunbeds were still out from peak season and although there werent a lot of people it still felt a bit crowded so we decided to try the beach.
Its a horseshoe shaped bay.
All the sunbeds are free because they are linked to the restaurants so you cant take your own food and drink but you dont have to buy drinks if you dont want to and you can go to other restaurants for your lunch - try the seafood salad at Seashells its delicious. Theres no pressure on you to buy anything but itf you do then you have your own beach waiter to fetch and carry. We got a couple of sunbeds right by the water, again at the New Season restaurant, and when we left on the 1st day they asked if we wanted the same again the next day so they reserved it for us everyday. I dont like being crowded but although the beds are close you dont fell hemmed in and there was a lovely breeze on on beach that was missing from the pool.
The sea is very clean and slopes nicely so plenty of shallow for non-confident swimmers.

All in all a great relaxing holiday with not one single problem/issue and we WILL be going back to Bitez, Makumba & New Season.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Everything
    • Disliked — Nothing
    • Tips/Secrets: — Take sterling not Lire. Find a cheap flight and book direct
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SteveGS's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2006
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: June 06, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Great food / Wine
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“makumba all the way!”

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4 of 5 stars
cambridge
Sep 4, 2006
6/6 found this review helpful

just got back last week! after a 14 hour delay coming out and then being put in the wrong hotel, we hadnt started on a good note!
But the staff made our holiday for us, they all make an effort to talk to you. Ali was so funny, someone you must get to know!
i agree with what someone else said about the raffle being a scam, DONT buy a ticket save your money for something else!
we went on some amazing trips went to a turkish bath, it was an amzing experience, went to turgetreis market, worth a look especially if you like designer clothes (they are fake though) and went on a boat trip for the day! we booked all our trips through ioneon (i think)! we tryed several restaurants in bitez but we found the best one was 'The golden spoon' the staff were so friendly, billy, charlie and paddy were the best! they give you a free bottle of wine, garlic bread, coffee and a big plate of fruit on the house!
we'll deffinetly be going back there, the hotel was so clean. if you dont like busy places (like us) then pool 2 is the best to use its vertually like having your own pool most of the time even in peak season!
thanks summer garden for a fab holiday!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The staff
    • Tips/Secrets: — Invest in the aircon, make sure it works as soon as you get in your room!
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sun*hunny's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2006
Traveled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: September 04, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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“Friendly staff, Clean accomodation, we will be back.”

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5 of 5 stars
Poole, United Kingdom
May 30, 2006
6/6 found this review helpful

We have just got back from a two week stay with our 16 month old son Jake. The Appartments were cleaned daily and basic but very pleasant. Minor Gripes would be the taps in the bathroom were not clean and the balconies were small, but do not let this put you off.
The staff were brilliant and made a real fuss of Jake as did all the locals. After two weeks in this resort, he is noticably more confident and less shy.
The restaurant is as good as any in the resort which are all genuinely good, with prices keen, quality good and portions generous at the hotel.
The shop is clean and competitively priced.
Could do with a proper paddling pool for toddlers, but as the shallow and virtually waveless beach is only 1 minute walk away this is not really a problem.
Over the hotel and resort are great for young families. We do not usually go back to the same resort twice, but may very well make and exception this time.

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ChrisKarenAndJake's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2006
Member since: March 07, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
I recommend this hotel for:
Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Pet owners
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