Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum spreads over 60 acres of hillside and olive groves above Paradise Bay, on the Göltürkbükü side of the Bodrum peninsula, looking out over the Aegean. Türkbükü is about 10 minutes by car, Bodrum town and its castle 30 to 35. Rooms, suites, apartments and villas are contemporary, with Turkish rugs, floor-to-ceiling glass and sea views, and many suites and villas have their own garden and infinity pool. The resort has two private beaches and several outdoor pools. Dining is wide-ranging, with 13 restaurants and bars, from Hakkasan for Cantonese, ROKA and Gigi to Sofra, GAIA and the Blue Beach Club. The spa runs over three levels with a Turkish bath, and the Mouratoglou Tennis Academy has its courts here. There is a kids' club, babysitting and a water sports centre, which makes it an easy resort for a family week. The resort opens for the warm months and closes over the winter.
- Nearest airport
- Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV), 28 Miles / 45 Kilometres
- Rooms
- 132 rooms, suites and villas
Insider tip Ask for a suite or villa with its own pool on the upper slopes for the widest view of the bay.
Why I choose it A full resort on a quiet bay, with enough restaurants and activities for a family week after the city and Cappadocia.
