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Mandalya Gardens Apartments offer a stunning location for a self catering holiday as they are nestled between the olive trees on the hillside and the turquoise waters of the Aegean Sea. A mix of 2 3 and 4 bed apartments they are offer spacious modern and contemporary facilities all with stunning sea views from the balconies or terrace. The apartments are set around a very large swimming pool and childrens pool and an international restaurant and bar which offers great food and wine if you don't want to self cater. There is 24 hour reception desk and a small shop for your essentials and the restaurant even provides room service to your apartment!The apartments are decorated in a neutral style and all have ensuite bathrooms to the main bedroom in addition to a guest bathroom. Open plan living and kitchen area is provided with a large balcony or terrace for al fresco dining. They are all fully air conditioned and come complete with linen and towels for use in the apartment and a fully equipped kitchen for self catering.The resort management offer a complimentary shuttle service to the beach which is just 5 minutes drive away. The town of Akbuk is 20 minutes walk away or again just a 5 minute drive. All along the coast there are beach bars restaurants and cafes and a nightclub for evening entertainment and evening entertainment is put on at Mandalya once a week also.

APOLLONIUM VILLASSurrounded by olive groves and pine trees Apollonium Villas has a beautiful beachfront location. It has 7 swimming pools including an Aqua Park with water slides and full spa facilities.All guest villas in the Apollonium Resort are equipped with full self-catering kitchen facilities. In addition every villa has an LCD TV with satellite channels and a private patio.Guests can make use of the communal outdoor barbecue facilities and it is 10 minutes' drive to the nearest supermarket.Apollonium Villas offers a private beach where boats are available for guests' use. There are facilities for tennis table tennis and mini-golf and there is nightly entertainment during the summer season.The town of Akbük meaning 'white bay' is 8 km away. There are water taxis from the Apollonium's private jetty to the larger town of Didim where there are numberous restaurants bars and clubs.There is free wireless internet in public areas and free on-site car parking is available.TYPE OF HOUSES:Two Bedroom Upstairs with Terrace - Max. 5 peopleTwo Bedroom with Garden - Max. 5 people Three Bedroom Upstairs with Terrace - Max. 7 peopleThree Bedroom Villas - Max. 7 peopleHOTEL FACILITIESGENERALBar 24-Hour Front Desk Newspapers Garden Non-Smoking Rooms RoomsFacilities for Disabled Guests Shops in Hotel Air Conditioning Private Beach Area Restaurant (à la carte) Sun Terrace ACTIVITIESTennis Court Sauna Fitness Centre Games Room Spa and Wellness Centre Massage Children's Playground Table Tennis Karaoke Windsurfing Darts Canoeing BBQ Facilities TurkishSteam Bath Mini Golf Indoor Swimming Pool Outdoor Swimming Pool Outdoor Swimming Pool (seasonal) Indoor Swimming Pool (all year) Indoor Swimming Pool (seasonal) SERVICESLaundry (for extra charge) BarberBeauty Shop Ironing Service (for extra charge) Currency Exchange Car Hire Tour Desk Entertainment Staff Nightclub DJ Shuttle Service (surcharge) Water Sports Facilities on site AIRPORT TRANSFERS CAR HIREWe can arrange private transfers tofrom Bodrum-Milas and Izmir (Adnan Menderes) airports and fully insured local car hire at very competitive rates. If you decide to hire a car one of our professional drivers will take you from to the airport with no extra charge. Please request a quotation. INTERNETFree! Wireless Internet Hotspot is available in public areas and is free of charge. PARKINGFree! Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed). HOTEL POLICIESCheck-inFrom 16:00 hoursCheck-out06:30 - 11:00 hours CANCELLATION PREPAYMENTCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room. CHILDREN and EXTRA BEDSFree! One child under 12 years stays free of charge when using existing beds. Up to two children under 2 years are charged EUR 2 per night per person for cots.There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 2.Any type of extra bed or baby cot is upon request and needs to be confirmed by the hotel.Supplements will not be calculated automatically in the total costs and have to be paid separately in the hotel. PETSPets are not allowed.ACCEPTED CREDIT CARDSVisa EuroMastercard Maestro Solo SwitchThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.NEAREST TRAVEL LINKSAirport: Bodrum-Milas: 80 km (50 min) İzmir : 160 km (1hr 30 min)Railway: Soke: 60 kmFerry: Altinkum: 35 kmDirect flights from the UK and Europe to Bodrum-Milas airport operate primarily in the summer season (April to October) with indirect flights via Istanbul operating all year round. Journey times to the complex are 50 minutes via the scenic (mountain ) road or 1hr 30min via the main road.Direct flights from the UK and Europe operate all year round to Izmir (Adnan Menderes) airports which is a 2hr drive via motorway and main road.Driving directions to the property will be provided at the time of booking confirmation.FURTHER DETAILS INDOORSThe owners dearly want you to enjoy your stay at their property and have put together a Renters Guide to assist you. This contains instructions (in English) on how to operate the dishwasher washing machine and other electrical appliances (that are all in Turkish): a guide to nearby Akbuk with a street map showing restaurants bars cafes supermarkets baker butcher petrol station ATM's bus station weekly market etc. The guide also contains information on local sightseeing tours bus timetables and boat trips together with airport transfer and car hire rates.FURTHER DETAILS OUTDOORSThe complex boasts 6 outdoor swimming pools (all with a children's pool for the small ones) one indoor (heated) pool with jacuzzi and one Aqua Park pool with water slide and chute. The use of the indoor pool and fully equipped gym are free of charge but there are nominal additional charges for the sauna spa treatments Turkish bath tennis table tennis and mini-golf.There is an onsite reception area where you can find local tour information bus timetables etc as well as the Renters Guide located in the property giving details of local restaurants supermarkets banksATMs etc. The onsite Byblos restaurant serves both breakfast and lunch menus plus an evening a-la-carte service with nightly entertainment during the summer season (customers are charged). Plans are afoot to introduce a BBQ area and general pupose restaurant for summer 2010. There is also a large bar and terrace area where you can sit and watch the glorious sunsets over a refreshing cocktail.The large communal gardens beyond reception lead down to the sandy beach and the private jetty where daily boat trips aound the local bays and the water-taxi to Altinkum depart. Limited water sports are available from the beach during the summer including both banana and ringo rides (customers are charged). The gardens themselves are equipped with sun beds large sun loungers and parasols and a drinks service is available from the main pool bar.There is a children's play area complete with slide climbing frame swings and ride-on animals plus an outside chess board for those wishing to tax their brains. During the summer season there are a number of daily activities such as archery aqua aerobics petanque (boules) water polo and kids face painting etc.An onsite mini-market is open during the summer stocking everything from breakfast ceral to toothpaste beer and wine plus that all essential sunblock. A free wi-fi service is available in the main communal building and two internet PC's are available in reception for a small charge.The AKBUK BOZBUK AREAAkbuk (meaning 'white bay') is the nearest town some 9 kms (15mins) away by car (a public bus service also runs tofrom the complex) boasting a number of restaurants serving both Turkish and international cuisine plus a number of bars - most with entertainment - and a nightclubdisco. It also houses a number of supermarkets a small post office pharmacy butcher baker petrol station and ATM's (where you can draw Turkish Lira Euros and Pound Sterling cash) plus several gift shops and stalls. There is a weekly market every Friday where you can find everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to local home-made cheeses honey olive oil spices fish clothes shoes and lots more for you to practice your bartering skills !! And If you men have never experienced a Turkish haircut and shave you must frequent one of the local barber shops where they also trim your eyebrows nostrils and ears! In the summer months Akbuk harbour is host to many tour boats offering day trips to the surrounding bays and islands. There are also diving boats from here and nearby Bodrum plus opportunities for the keen angler to take a fishing expedition anywhere along the coastline that will net you Sea Bream (Çupra') and Sea Bass ('Levrek') etc.ACTIVITIES NEAR AKBUKSports:Tennis in townWatersportsWaterparkHorse RidingFishing Great for:Walking holidaysRural countryside retreatsBeach or lakeside relaxationA winter sun breakGolf ClubThe AEGEAN COAST REGION The stunning new 5 star complex of Apollonium Villas is set in a superb location in a pleasant natural environment on the sea front and surrounded by forests of pine and olive trees. This area of Turkey boasts an average of 300 sunny days per year where temperatures in the peak season can reach into the 40's celsius made tolerable by the calming gentle breeze from the sea and surrounding hills. It's ideal for the sun sea and sand worshippers.This area is ideal for culture seekers possessing some of the most spectacular and significant of Turkeys' archaeological sites with a rich cultural legacy from early Greek Roman and Ottoman civilisations. The World Heritage site of Ephesus (where St. Paul was said to preach) containing numerous temples a restored library and a huge amphitheatre together with the nearby House of the Virgin Mary are only about an hours drive away. Close to Ephesus is the coastal town of Kusadasi with it's deep sea harbour accommodating up to 700 cruise ships per year. The Temple of Apollo in Didim the large amphitheatre at Miletus and Lake Bafa with its large breeding area for Flamingo's and other wild birds are closer to the complex. Further afield are the stunning white limestone cliffs and hot springs at Pamukkale which can easily be visited in a day trip.Altinkum (meaning Golden Sands') and its older attached sister Didim is a busier larger town and is only 40 minutes by car or in the summer months take the water taxi directly from Apollonium's own private jetty. There you'll find a vast sandy beach lots of bars restaurants shops hotels and nightclubs. Sea-cat' like ferries offer day trips to the nearby Greek islands of Kos and Samos during the summer months with journey times approximately one hour each way.For the shoppers a trip to Bodrum with its numerous boutiques shops yacht harbour castle and museum is only an hours' drive away or closer still is the Outlet Shopping Mall at Söke.

Property Location
With a stay at Seahorse Deluxe Hotel in Didim, you'll be connected to the airport and close to Altinkum Beach. This 4-star hotel is within the region of Miletus and Theater of Miletos.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Your bed comes with cotton sheets, and all rooms are furnished with single sofa beds. Rooms have private balconies where you can take in city and pool views. 32-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature jetted bathtubs and makeup/shaving mirrors.

Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a nightclub. Additional features at this Art Deco hotel include wireless Internet access (surcharge), babysitting/childcare (surcharge), and an arcade/game room. The complimentary beach shuttle makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.

Dining
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's 2 coffee shops/cafĂŠs, or stay in and take advantage of 24-hour room service. When you are in need of a refreshing drink, visit a poolside bar or one of 4 bars/lounges, or 2 swim-up bars.

Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include high-speed (wired) Internet access (surcharge), currency exchange, and express check-in. Planning an event in Didim? This hotel has 50 square feet (5 square meters) of space consisting of small meeting rooms and banquet facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free valet parking is available onsite.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

• This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
• Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
• The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
• No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

The preferred airport for Seahorse Deluxe Hotel is Bodrum (BJV-Milas) - 33.8 km / 21 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.