Kefi Beach Bodrum — Hotel in Bodrum

Not known to many tourists, we discovered this place by accident during summer of 2017, spent the day at their lovely beach, and decided to come back during summer 2018 and spend a week.||||Kefi Beach has everything you look for in a place to stay:||* The complete charm of Bodrum is in it, with the old trees, the white and blue little buildings, the colored doors, etc... ||* One of best beaches in Bodrum, amazing to swim in. Perfect temperature and clean. You can choose to tan on its sandy beach, or the grass, filled with old trees where you can sleep/rest under the shades during the hot hours of the day. The breeze amazing! ||* Impeccable clean rooms. I remember coming to Kefi from a 5 stars resort in Bodrum, and rooms in Kefi were cleaner.||* Food was very affordable and tasty. ||* I loved the twist of sellers passing by to sell corn, various fruits of the season, nuts... makes you love the spirit of Bodrum. ||* Loved their night entertainment with live shows of Turkish and Greek flavors. ||* Location of Kefi in Ortakent, where it is connected with all sorts of cafes, restaurants and other beaches on same walking pier. So you never get bored. You can simply take a walk after sunset, choose where to eat, and shop from the little shops placed all over. ||||Very affordable, and extremely friendly. Thank you Meral for taking excellent care of our family from booking to check out. ||||If you are looking for an affordable secret gem place in Bodrum, Kefi Beach is it! I took the time to write this review, so that English speaking tourists can learn more about...

Unfortunately, Kefi Beach has become a symbol of over-commercialization in Ortakent. Although centrally located and one of the largest properties on the seafront, it feels more like a private business empire than a public-friendly beach. It’s widely known that the place is operated by Aras family, Ahmet Aras is the mayor, which raises concerns about fairness and public access.

Almost every square meter is filled with sunbeds, leaving very little open space for those who don’t want to pay high fees. The pricing is excessive and not at all in line with the spirit of a family-friendly or accessible beach. Loud music throughout the day causes constant noise pollution, making it difficult to relax or enjoy nature. On top of that, their constant use of water seems extremely wasteful, especially during hot and dry summers when water conservation should be a priority. The mayor’s involvement in this setup is a disgraceful testament to public power being wielded in service of profit, not the people. Ortkakent deserves better: beaches that respect both the environment and the...

We have been spending our summer holidays in Yahşi for the past three years, usually staying for over a month. Among the many beachfront venues, we used to choose Kefi — until our recent visit changed everything.||||During the Bayram holidays, the so-called head waiter or manager appeared and completely ruined the atmosphere. He treated both customers and his own staff with open disrespect, making up arbitrary spending rules and acting arrogantly when questioned — even lying outright.||||What’s worse is his cowardly attitude: when someone randomly placed sunbeds in the middle of the beach, he didn’t dare intervene. He muttered from a distance but had neither the courage nor the authority to act. He plays power games only with those who won’t push back — typical behavior of someone hiding behind his position without the strength to stand behind his own rules.||||We won’t return as long as this person is working there. We’ll spend the rest of our holiday elsewhere, and I’m sure we’re not the only ones walking away from this place...