Nice Gem of Art in Bodrum, Turkey

Several months ago one of our clients asked to find a very good hotel next to Bodrum, Turkey, and we did.

We have found Casa Dell’Arte.
The hotel consists of 3 buildings next to each other – Family Resort, The Residence and Villa.

This hotel was started by a Turkish family from Bodrum, who were the original owners of the villa that is now rented out to the hotel guests. The family specializes in automotive spare parts but as a hobby run this stunning hotel (first in Turkey) and buy art. At the current moment Casa Dell’Arte is home to more than €40,000,000 of artwork (individual pieces range between €20 to €4,000,000).

The Residence is a more glamorous part of the resort – it consists of only of 12 suites and is adults only (children from 12 are welcome).  Each suite is a little different from the rest and of course exhibits various original pieces of art.

 
2 of the Suites – Leo & Cancer (yes, all 12 suites are named after the zodiac signs – owners must have an affinity for horoscopes) are facing the sea but are smaller in size than the Duplex Suites. Sea View suites are perfect for a romantic couple!

 
Scorpio Suite (same as Sagittarius) is very beautiful .

 
It is loft style, 130 sq m, with beautiful spacious living area downstairs (a sofa was easily converted for a bed for our daughter) and a huge bedroom upstairs with an uber chic bed, a small study desk and ample storage. These suites are called Duplex Suites on the hotel’s site and are my favourite for families with children over 12.

Family resort is also very comfortable and modern. Family Suite is fantastic for a family of four (it has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a small living room). No views , but you are not too far from the beach.

Main Bedroom at the Family Suite (2 bedroom suite that is absolutely perfect for a family of 4):

 
And a second bedroom for the kids:

What we love:
1. Being right on the beach – walk out of your suite and within 20m your feet are in the sand
2. Beach setting – white designer cabanas set up on the pontoon. 

 
3. Children’s programs: The Way Casa Del Arte looks after the children is excellent. They do a lot of fun and educational activities: drawing, making clay vases and decorations all day long, and playing a lot of games.

4. Family Pool – the source of endless entertainment for the kids in a beautiful setting right on the beach.

5. Breakfast – the setting is magical. Under the shade of trees the freshest Turkish delicacies are served with a smile. Excellent espressos, fresh orange juice, bagels, beautiful fruit.

6. Adults Only & Family areas. Even though it is nice to spend time with the children it is equally lovely to have some time apart lounging in a quiet and peaceful area.

 
7. Stunning Tasteful Design & Artwork throughout the hotel and suites

 
What we don’t like:
1. Wrong charges on the bill – there are cases when people find a few charges on their bills that didn’t belong to them and even though the signatures were obviously different it took them forever to sort it out. Ask for a bill in advance and check it.
2. Getting charged $20 to bring the kettle to the room.

 
All In All – Casa Del Arte is an excellent hotel in an ideal setting. The beach is clean and beautiful, a few local tavernas nearby serve mouthwatering Turkish delicacies, accommodation is superb and the staff are very friendly. Not all of them speak English though.
Need to Know:
Rates at the Family Resort are very reasonable for this level of luxury, they start from €300.00
At the Residence, from €540.00 per night
3 Bedroom Villa is from €1,300.00 per night

For something extra special – Casa Dell’Arte also owns 2 luxury vessels, 35m and 28m gullets.
They have 5 cabins each (max 10 guests) and are ultra luxurious. Day rates start from €2500.
Hire one of them for a few days after the stay in Bodrum and explore the Turkish Riviera from the water.