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Sun-filled, modern bedrooms sit among lush Mediterranean gardens complete with private beach and marina here at Atami. Located in a secluded bay in the Bodrum region, this boutique hotel is an ideal base from which to explore the striking natural beauty of the region.

Located just outside Gölköy and 23 kilometres from the bustling town of Bodrum, the hotel is ideally situated for museums, archeological sites, hiking trails and water sports.

The hotel restaurant serves both delicious Turkish and Japanese cuisines – an unusual combination that reflects the heritage of the owners. And there are numerous on-site activities to participate in ranging from yoga and ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement)to walking, boating and a range of spa treatments.

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Water, purified by the hotel, is heated with solar energy - efforts are made to preserve both water and energy, and guests are provided with guidelines on how to save resources. The garden has been regenerated with native plants. The hotel does not provide or encourage the use of high-power engine boats or jet-skis that contribute to noise pollution, water pollution, the disturbance of sea life and carbon emissions. Instead, the hotel offers canoes, small sailboats, windsurf, snorkels and mountain bikes.

The hotel has also fought the expansion of polluting fish farms along the coast, and it hires local staff and guides, as well as purchasing from local independent suppliers and growers where possible.

Rooms

Food

The Atami Restaurant's menu draws on traditions as varied as Turkish, Mediterranean & Japanese cuisines, fusion specialities and vegetarian specialties.

The Turkish dishes use rich flavours and fresh ingredients and the menu includes many local recipes of the Aegean region along with Turkish classics.

The Japanese-born hostess is responsible for preparing the Japanese dishes here and there are a number of set lunch menus to choose from. Favourites include the Osaka sushi menu prepared from marinated salmon and sea bream or the teriyaki chicken menu.

Features & Facilities

• Outdoor restaurant for 90 people
• Indoor restaurant that seats 60
• Swimming Pool
• Private Beach
• Private Jetty
• Pool Bar & Snacks Bar, Beach Bar
• Small Meeting Room (10 people)
• Larger Meeting Room(40 people) equipped with whiteboard, projector and screen, microphone, video player, DVD player, television, fax, air conditioning
• Air Conditioned Squash Court
• Gymnasium
• Table Tennis
• Wind Surfing
• Sunfish sailboat, two 4,20 Class sailboats and a motor boat
• canoes
• Ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement) Lessons
• Yoga
• Hiking
• Bicycles
• Internet
• Library
• Billiard
• Safe Mooring (for boating guests) & Floating Marina
• Massage
• Culture Tours (upon request by 10 or more guests)
• Airport transfers available upon request

Local Info & Activities

Atami Hotel is situated in Bodrum, one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Aegean region of Turkey. Gölköy, the village where Atami Hotel is located, is famous for its lively night life with numerous waterfront cafés and bars.

Bodrum, whose ancient name is Halikarnassus, is the birth place of Herodotus and home to many ancient civilizations. The city features lively bazaars, museums, an ancient amphitheatre with excellent productions, cultural festivals, hamams (traditional Turkish bathhouses) and lots of cafes and restaurants to suit any taste or budget.

Bodrum also has a great number of tour companies offering sight-seeing and sporting activities in the area.

Cultural sights and experiences

There are three hamams, or traditional Turkish baths, in the area – ask the hotel about how to visit.

The Yalikavak Bazaar (open Thursdays) is full of colour and vitality – the spice stores selling countless powders and pastes, an incredible array of fresh fruit and vegetables, and tea and pastry stands serving local delicacies. Other local bazaars include a fabric bazaar and a food bazaar. Ask the hotel for advice on when and where to go.

The town of Göltürkbükü is the "marriage" of the villages Gölköy ( Karianda ) and Türkbükü. This twin city is blessed with a beautiful beach and has a good selection of seafood restaurants serving the freshly cooked catch from the Mandalya Gulf. Archeology buffs can take a walk into the hills and visit the remains of Karianda, a Lelege city found 5000 years ago. No excavations have been undertaken yet but the outer limits of the site have been identified.

The two villages are still separate from each other though it takes only 5 min to go from one village to another by car. However, the atmosphere of these two are quite different.

trekking & walking

A walk on the small hills surrounding Paradise Bay reveals other delightful bays and inlets. If you are interested in more vigorous exercise, take a walk and scramble to the summit of Karadag ("Black Mountain" - one of the highest hills in the Torba region), which provides stunning views of the Bodrum Peninsula and the Greek island of Kos. You can also explore the surroundings on bike and visit the nearby forest and villages.

water sports

Atami Hotel is situated on a sheltered bay perfect for windsurfing, canoeing and sailing. The hotel also features a floating marina, Port Atami, ideal for those guests who would like to spend some time ashore, before or after their yacht cruises.

In summer, there are daily boat trips leaving from Gölköy that cruise the bays around the village. They also stop at Paradise Bay, and they can pick you up from Atami. They serve lunch and afternoon tea on the boat. To join one of these tours, just ask the hotel desk to make a reservation.

yoga, meditation, massage and beauty treatments

Heal your soul and your body. In addition to the yoga holidays and yoga retreats organised in early summer and fall, summer is the time for individual yoga and mediation lessons. The classes are both for beginners and intermediate levels. If you're interested in the yoga retreats, contact the Good Travel Co. for details.

At Atami Hotel, you can take the opportunity to rejuvenate yourself with a range of massage therapies, reiki, meditation and relaxation techniques.

Sustainability

• Atami has made a big effort to plant indigenous trees on the property and as a result, the area is much greener than it was a decade ago.
• Organic garbage is composted, and the hotel recycles as much as it can.
• Atami has a water purification system that cleans water from a well, and uses the grey water for irrigation.
• Solar cells heat water for the bathrooms.
• Guests are asked to help conserve energy and water by only asking for fresh towels and linens when necessary, using their energy-saver key holders and only turning the air conditioning on when it's really hot.
• Atami successfully campaigned to remove fish farms that were polluting the area, from Paradise Bay.
• Atami supports the local community by hiring local guides who know the area well and can introduce guests to local customs. Local villages are nearby and guests are encouraged to visit
• As a bed and breakfast, Atami particularly encourages guests to try out local cafes, restaurants and bars. The hotel buys its own supplies from local providers, and hires local staff.

Getting There

Atami Hotel is 40 km. from the Bodrum - Milas Airport, and 23 km. from Bodrum.

A hotel transfer is available from the airport and from Bodrum for a fee.

Flights: For guests who are taking a flight to Bodrum, a shuttle minibus/taxi service is provided on demand . If you would like to come on your own, you should first travel to Bodrum by airport shuttle buses provided by Hava? and take the minibus to Gölköy from the central coach station of Bodrum. Get off at the taxi station in Gölköy, which is very close to the Göltürkbükü Municipality building (in Turkish: Göltürkbükü Belediyesi). You can take a taxi to Atami Hotel from there, which is only 10 minutes drive and will cost about €14.

Bus/Coach: If you are coming from another city in Turkey, get off the coach at Bodrum Central Coach Station and take the minibus to Gölköy. Get off at the taxi station in Gölköy, which is very close to the Göltürkbükü Municipality building (in Turkish: Göltürkbükü Belediyesi). You can take a taxi to Atami Hotel from there, which is only 10 minutes drive and will cost about €14.

Car: For guests who are travelling by car, the best way to reach is through Gölköy: Take the TORBA junction, which is before the Bodrum city and follow the signs which will lead you to Göltürkbükü. At Gölköy, follow the main road and drive until you reach Sporkent, a site of summer houses, which is situated at the end of the village. Take the road right next to Sporkent's entrance, the ‘Cennet Koyu' exit, which will lead you to Atami Hotel.

The last 1,5 km. of the road leading to the hotel is a dirt road, as Atami is the only building in the bay. Please request a map for driving instructions.

Sea: For guests who will reach the hotel by sailboat or yacht, a map can be provided upon request. The hotel has a floating marina offering secure mooring, electricity and water as well as office services. Port Atami Marina's location is:

37 degrees, 7' 42" N, 27 degrees, 25' 12'' E.

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Rates & Bookings

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1MAY - 14 JUNE

• STANDARD €100 €85
• DELUX €150 €130

15 JUNE - 31 AUG

• STANDARD €120 €105
• DELUX €180 €160

1 SEPT - 30 sept

• STANDARD €100 €85
• DELUX €150 €130

1 Oct - 30 APRIL

• STANDARD €80 €70
• DELUX €120 €105

what''s included/excluded

• All rates include breakfast and government taxes.
• Children under 15 are not particularly welcome due to safety reasons.
• Additional bed available with deluxe rooms at an addional fee of €60 p/night.

booking conditions & cancellation policy

• In july and August, a minimum 2 night reservations are accepted. Reservations less than 2 nights are not accepted.
• Pets are not allowed.
• Check in time is 3pm and check out is 11am.
• An airport transfer is provided from Bodrum airport for a fee of €56 or from Izmir airport for €139.
• Reservations are made by paying a 25% deposit.
• If cancellations are made up to 10 days prior to arrival then 10% of the total cost of the booking will be charged.
• If cancellations are made after 10 days prior to arrival then a 10% of the total cost of the booking will be charge plus the cost of one nights accommodation.
• In case of a 'no show'', the total cost of booking will be charged.

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