Esra Family Suite Hotel

Overall, I had a very good stay and would recommend the hotel, especially for families.

The main downside for me was the location. When booking, the hotel is advertised as being in Bodrum, but it isn’t actually in Bodrum itself, which I think could be made much clearer when booking.

Other than that, the hotel itself is really lovely and very family-friendly. The rooms are a good size and generally comfortable, although some of the furniture does feel a little cheap. For example, my daughter opened one of the drawers and the handle actually snapped off in her hand. Thankfully, she wasn’t hurt, but it was a little disappointing.

The hotel was clean throughout, and the staff were all polite and friendly, which made the stay enjoyable.

The food was okay overall, but I do think there could be a little more variety. We found that some of the meals were very similar or repeated quite often, so changing the menu up more regularly would definitely improve the experience.

Overall, though, we had a lovely stay and enjoyed our time here. With a few small improvements, particularly with the food variety and room furniture, I think this could be an even better hotel for families.

We have just returned from a wonderful holiday at Hotel Esra Family Suites, and I cannot speak highly enough of the entire team. From start to finish, the staffand the lovely guests we met along the way made our trip truly special with their kindness, professionalism, and incredible hospitality.

As one of the very few ethnic minority families staying at the resort, we felt completely welcomed, valued, and respected by every single member of the staff. While we occasionally noticed stares and whispers from other guests, the hotel staff treated us with total equality, warmth, and genuine care throughout our stay. We were also lucky enough to connect with some lovely, friendly guests during our time here, which made the experience even brighter.

The reception staff were fantastic from the moment we arrived always friendly, super helpful, efficient, and ready to answer any questions with a smile.

A huge, special thank you to our coach transfer driver who demonstrated extraordinary kindness by turning back for when my sister forgot her phone. That level of care and helpfulness is rare and was deeply appreciated.

Our room was kept spotless, but what touched us most was finding a sweet "safe journey" note left by our cleaning lady on our last day. It was such a thoughtful, personal touch.

The whole dining, bar and management team worked tirelessly. The food was absolutely amazing with a delicious, fresh variety cooked every single day. The drinks were fantastic great teas, coffees, lattes, hot chocolates, and a great selection of cocktails throughout the day (with late-night drinks after 11 PM available for a very reasonable fee, which is completely understandable.

A huge, special thank you to the ice cream guy! He saw us sitting on regular chairs in the heat, immediately spoke to his colleague, cleared some space by the pool, and got us proper pool loungers. It was such a thoughtful gesture that really made our day.

Unfortunately, we did witness a few UK family kids acting entitled, rude, and talking down to the hotel staff. Despite this disrespect, the staff remained patient, professional, and gracious at all times. They deserve so much respect for the hard work they do every day.

A Quick Tip for Visitors:

Please be aware that there are quite a lot of chain smokers around, If you or your family want to avoid inhaling a lot of secondhand smoke, you may just want to sit a bit further back in the reception lobby.

Be aware that people wake up very early to reserve the pool lounge chairs with their towels and bags for the whole day, so spots can fill up quickly.

Overall, we had an incredible holiday filled with amazing service, friendly faces, and great memories. We are leaving happy, refreshed, and so grateful to the entire Hotel Esra team. We would definitely recommend this hotel.