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“A week at Sea Garden resort with Mark Warner, Bodrum -...”

written by on 04/08/2012

I went solo to the Sea Garden Resort, Bodrum this June booked through Mark Warner. I had booked last minute and did not realise (and was not told when making the booking with Head Office which I feel it was misrepresented) that it was actually a Turkish Hapimag resort with Mark Warner doing the waterfront and childcare and occupying 90 out of the 300 rooms.....so for the first week we had 50 Russian men staying for a Tyre Conference!! a bit of an unexpected surprise.... I did however have a relaxing break and enjoyed the beach, landscaped gardens, spa, swimming pools, water aerobics, gym and tennis and the highlight was a day on a Gulluk boat which is worth doing - it was also nice to know that I could take out a kayak or windsurfer if I wanted - it was very hot in the 40's and I met some lovely people..I would say this is a resort geared more towards famillies/couples with children and babies than an Adults only place...so many toddlers on the flights!! If you are looking for the intimate Mark Warner concept and spirit then this is not the place...it is too large and you have guests from all over. The food was fine - healthy fresh grilled fish, salads and fruits but quite a few wasps!! I think the service in the restaurants could be fine tuned ie clearing away of dirty plates more promptly and charging for the tennis courts and freshly squeezed orange juice at breakfast should be reviewed. An interesting experience but won't be returning....