Bellazure Hotel, Akyarlar - Bodrum

The sea views get a lot of mentions at the Bellazure Hotel – whether it’s from the rooms, the Turkish restaurant or the lobby. The hotel’s set into a hillside in the village of Akyarlar. It’s a traditional sport with a handful of tavernas and a sheltered, croissant-shaped bay. The local bus can get you to Bodrum in half an hour, though. You’ve got a choice of pier, pools or private beach here. It’s a few minutes’ walks down to the sands, where you’ve got loungers and parasols. A wooden jetty provides another sunbathing option.