Arriving to the Mandarin Oriental Bodrum
Perched atop Paradise Bay, jaw-dropping panoramic views of the glittering Aegean first greet you on the terrace. Tiered gardens, pools, restaurants, and luxury boutiques like Chanel and Cartier gently slope down the hillside towards a crescent-shaped stretch of sand, a tony beach club, and a beckoning sea in shades of crystal-clear aqua and deep azure. While the peaceful retreat spread across nearly 150 lush acres is a quick car ride away from the sights of Bodrum center — known as the jewel of the Turkish Riviera — be forewarned that it may be hard to tear yourself away from the resort’s many charms.
Aerial view of Mandarin Oriental Bodrum
Location
The Mandarin Oriental Bodrum is perched overlooking Paradise Bay, on the northern coast of the Bodrum Peninsula. The resort is a 5-minute drive to the town of Göltürkbükü, 20 minutes to Bodrum center, and about 45 minutes from Milas–Bodrum International Airport.
Welcome terrace
The Vibe
Peaceful, secluded contemporary luxury — with a mix of families, well-heeled couples on romantic getaways, and influencers snapping shots with the Aegean as their backdrops.
One of the resort’s 11 dining options
Overlooking Paradise Bay, the tiered resort slopes down the hillside to the Aegean
Highlights
11 distinct dining and drinks options, including casual family-friendly breakfast spots, traditional Turkish fare, innovative cocktail bars, modern Chinese cuisine, and a haute couture patisserie
Over a mile of gorgeous private sand beach with bars, restaurants, and a beach club
Nearly 150 acres dotted with olive and pine trees give a peaceful and secluded feel
Indoor and outdoor pools for adults and kids
Pampering spa with vitality pools, hammams with private scrub rooms, a fitness centre, and outdoor treatment spaces
Scuba diving, watersports, and boat rentals
Basketball and tennis courts
On-site luxury boutiques including Cartier, Chanel, Elie Saab, Eres, Falconeri, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Missoni, Van Cleef & Arpels…
The stellar 5-star service for which the M.O. brand is known
Sea View guest room
Aegean Suite bathroom
Bougainvillea Suite private infinity pool
Rooms & Suites
There are 122 guest rooms in all, including 59 rooms, 28 apartments, and 25 villas. 10 super luxe suites — the largest in their category on the Bodrum Peninsula — include private outdoor spaces (sundecks, terraces, or balconies), and many also have their own gardens and/or infinity pools too.
Bougainvillea Suite terrace
Architecture and Decór
From the guest rooms to the restaurants, bar, beach club, and lounge spots, the design (by acclaimed Italian architect, Antonio Citterio) is meant to highlight the sweeping panoramas and natural beauty of stunning Paradise Bay.
Sleek and contemporary lines frame out the views, and a calming color palette of tasteful neutrals and natural elements like gleaming woods comprise the interiors.
Blue Beach Club & Bar
Dining
Count yourself lucky if you stay at the resort long enough to sample all 11 of its dining and drinks options. Not to be missed are kebabs on the sand at Blue Beach Club & Bar, traditional Turkish fare at Hafız Mustafa 1864, alfresco Mediterranean dining at Lucca Beach, and modern Chinese cuisine at Hakkasan.
Gild the lily with innovative cocktails at Mandarin Bar and jewel-like patisserie at Vakko L’atelier.
Outdoor spa cabana
