I stayed in that hotel last year in August, and overall I enjoyed my stay.
Firstly, as the other reviews have mentioned before, the hotel as a lovely layout. A beautiful garden, where you could spend some time if you didn't want to stay at the pool or the beach. The pool was nice, spend a lot time in there, though I found it a bit strange that the pool was closed at 6.30. I think another hour would have been fine. The only other disadvantage was that you could have problems getting yourself a lounger at the pool.
The beach was a disappointing, as it didn't have sand but rather stones, therefore I preferred the pool.

The staff was brilliant. The staff at reception knew me after a day, so any message received for my name was delivered as soon when I came back to the hotel. Also the staff on the bar and a-la-carte restaurant were brilliant and very friendly.

The only other negative things were the food. Breakfast was nice, as I enjoy having something light and cold in the morning.
The dinner was rather OK, however, but you get 30% in the restaurant next door, when you collect a voucher at the reception. And it is a huge different. Due to the voucher it is very cheap, and the food was lovely, especially if you like Fish. I think I have spent more time in the restaurant than using the Buffet, and it was worth every penny.

The entertainment in the evening was nice, if not a bit short. Not sure about the other guests, but I rather enjoyed being part of one session as guests are getting involved in some of the shows.
And if you want to have some drinks afterwards, the superb location of this hotel allows you to to the different pubs and clubs.

I am not sure if I will be back to Gumbet, and maybe an appartment is more suitable for a single traveller. However, I would recommend this hotel, because of the location and the staff.

I hope this review helps at all.

Had a great 2 weeks holiday at the Parkim Palas. Room was small but comfortable. Meals were a little too restricted for my liking, not alot of choice but overall they were not that bad. The hotel is situated on the beach front. The hamocs are great for lounging in too. Try the No Name Bar when you go out for a drink at night.(left out of the reception door and about 150 mtrs on the left. Very Very cheap and very friendly.
Also the calipso bar at the left end of the bay as you look out to sea. Owned by Brits. Free Pool table. We will be going back in 2008 for the 3rd time to Gumbet but will try another hotel just for a change. If thats no good, we will go back to the Parkim Palas in 2009 lol. The Gullet ships are very cheap for a day out at sea too, they go to 5 islands and give you lunch on board. And the day trip to Kos is a must from Bodrum. Go and enjoy.

All the recent reviews are spot on about Parkim palas , it was definately a find!!
Rooms were basic but had everything you needed and were cleaned and towels /sheets changed daily.
Excellent location right on the beach where there are always sunbeds available,the pool gets busier and you may find you need to get up to save a prime location sunbed although not as early as some hotels I have seen .Plenty of bars and restaurants surrounding the hotel but you cannot hear any noise from them from the hotel or grounds, the latter being very pretty with banana trees and hammocks to relax in along with the tortoises to watch!!
The staff are all superb and so very helpful, waiters remember you and what you are drinking all the time.
The boat trips are a must and Dennis will do you a good deal on the hotels boat trip which was brilliant.
My one and only criticism is the food which could be a bit more varied and offer more choice..Childrens meals were available to request each night.
We ate out twice , at the Aloha opposite which was very good value and at the Hotels park restaurant ere entitled to 30% discount again a lovely meal.
All in all a lovely holiday we met some wonderful people and definately hope to return

hi 2 every1 reading this.... i stayed in parkim palace in june of this year and ı cant find the rite word 2 sum up the hotel.. location...staff...facilities r all exellent is an under statement and degrading... the only thıng i dıdnt like is we went half board and i wasnt that fussed on food but then again i dont like salads and thru an illness i hav cant eat dıfferent veg... which their just happend 2 b loadz of.... but everything else was totaly amazıng esp the love swings and bıg bean bags under the palm tree lying on r own private part of the beach with kidz park beside 4 any1 wıth kidz.... and staff cudnt of been more attentive esp amhet who has a tımes for everythıng from fresh orange juıce 2 tea times!!!! and only 2 willıng 2 go out of hıs way to do anythıng 4 u ınfact all the staff r lıke thıs... ıts lıke brıngıng the hılton from uk 2 turkey... and perfect 4 any1 wıth walkıng dıffıcultıes r dısabled as thıs all catered 4.... and any1 wıth a specıal occasıon b prepaıred 2 b made a fuss over ı celebrated my 30th b.day theır and was treated lıke a queen....