The very best boutique and luxury hotels in Bodrum, Türkiye feature luxury design elements, exceptional food, and stellar service

Beach babies who have already discovered the best of what Malta, Malaga, and Croatia have to offer may want to think about Türkiye’s south-west coast. With its prime location on the Aegean Sea, the city on the Bodrum Peninsula is a sun-seekers’ dream, and we know all the best boutique and luxury hotels in Bodrum to take your holiday to the next level.

Check out our guide to the best boutique hotels in Türkiye, too, plus we recently flew with Türkiye’s low-cost carrier, Corendon Airlines.

The best boutique and luxury hotels in Bodrum, Türkiye

1. Caresse | Gümbet

Hotel: Caresse, a Luxury Collection Resort Bodrum
Address: Asarlık Mevkii, Adnan Menderes Caddesi No:89, Gümbet, Bodrum, Muğla, Türkiye
Number of rooms: 67 rooms, suites and villas
Brand: Luxury Collection (Marriott International)
Year opened: 2015
Style: Contemporary luxury beachfront resort
Family amenities: Children’s pool, family rooms, babysitting available, private beach
Wellness facilities: Spa, Turkish hammam, fitness centre, infinity pool, private beach
Best for: Luxury beach holidays, couples and design lovers
Prices starting from: £500 per night, depending on room and season.

Sitting majestically on a hillside overlooking a private cove, Caresse was designed by leading Turkish architect Onur Özgül to blend in with the low-rise villages that are dotted across the surrounding countryside. However, this is where the traditional ends – endless wooden decking, abstract artwork and mid-20th century furnishings – this is a haven of contemporary design.

The hotel’s floating deck is the perfect place to relax, but you’re not short of other choices with the private beach and infinity pool with bespoke furniture a stone’s throw away. Out of its 67 carefully designed rooms, each with its own balcony, the King Villa is the jewel in the crown with panoramic views and a private whirlpool.

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2. Amanruya | Gölköy

Hotel: Amanruya
Address: Demir Mevkii, Gölköy, Bodrum, Muğla, Türkiye
Number of rooms: 34 pavilions
Brand: Aman
Year opened: 2011
Style: Ultra-luxury minimalist retreat inspired by Ottoman architecture
Family amenities: Family-friendly accommodation, private pools, beach access
Wellness facilities: Spa, yoga, private pools, fitness facilities, private beach
Best for: Privacy, honeymoons and luxury escapes
Prices starting from: £1,300 per night, depending on room and season.

Amanruya is on the south-east Aegean coast of Türkiye, and its unique design was inspired by the simplicity of the architecture in the pre-Ottoman Selçuk era. The floor-to-ceiling windows, natural wood and endless views make you feel at one with nature, and everything is entirely sourced from local materials.

Featuring only 34 private pavilions each with its own pool, means privacy is guaranteed. Wine tasting, horseback riding and snorkelling are all on the itinerary of private excursions offered at Amanruya, after which some light socialising at the private beach club should be on the cards.

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3. No:81 Hotel Bodrum | Göltürkbükü

Hotel: No:81 Hotel Bodrum
Address: Göltürkbükü Mah. Keleşharımı Caddesi, 104. Sokak No:6, Göltürkbükü, Bodrum, Muğla, Türkiye
Number of rooms: 49
Brand: Independent
Year opened: 2001
Style: Chic beachfront boutique hotel with contemporary interiors
Family amenities: Family rooms, pet-friendly accommodation, private beach
Wellness facilities: Outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, sauna, private beach
Best for: Stylish beach holidays, nightlife and couples seeking a boutique stay in Türkbükü
Prices starting from: £250 per night, depending on room and season.

Set on the northern Bodrum Peninsula, No:81 Hotel offers a stylish beachfront retreat in one of Turkey’s most exclusive destinations. Once a quiet fishing village favoured by artists and writers, Türkbükü has retained its understated charm despite Bodrum’s rise as a glamorous Mediterranean hotspot. Family-owned and managed by the Karakaya family since 2014, the boutique hotel features just 49 contemporary rooms and suites, each with a private balcony or garden terrace and access to guest-only swimming pools overlooking the Aegean Sea.

The heart of the hotel is DAZE, an elegant beach club and restaurant where laid-back luxury meets exceptional food, cocktails and music. Guests can spend the day relaxing on the private beach, enjoying refined Aegean-inspired cuisine made with produce from the hotel’s own organic farm, or sip expertly crafted cocktails as the sun sets over Türkbükü Bay. 

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4. Lujo Hotel | Guvercinlik

Hotel: Lujo Hotel Bodrum
Address: Çomça Mevkii, Güvercinlik, Bodrum, Muğla, Türkiye
Number of rooms: 422
Brand: Independent
Year opened: 2018
Style: Contemporary luxury art-inspired resort
Family amenities: Kids’ club, teen club, family beach, children’s pools, entertainment
Wellness facilities: Spa, Turkish hammam, fitness centre, indoor and outdoor pools
Best for: Luxury family holidays and gourmet dining
Prices starting from: £550 per night, depending on room and season.

The perfect blend of luxury and comfort, Lujo Hotel treats hospitality as art. The hotel’s belief is that everything evoking joy must involve art, hence its theme of ‘Art & Joy’. Its simple but trendy rooms are architecturally unique, and are all at least 45sq-m, many of which have private pools and sweeping views across the Aegean.

There are three beaches to choose from: ‘Joy’, which is perfect for families, ‘Escape’ for some peace and tranquillity, and finally ‘Indigo’ beach, where you can join a party and dance into the evening. The food here is the cherry on the cake, as Lujo’s seven gourmet restaurants provide an array of Turkish, Greek and Asian flavours cooked up by chef Mustafa Gurbuz and his team. For an evening cocktail, head to the wittily named Pablo Esco Bar.

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5. Susona Bodrum | Bodrum City

Hotel: Susona Bodrum, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Address: Torba Mahallesi, Kaynar Caddesi No:15, Bodrum, Muğla, Türkiye
Number of rooms: 76 rooms, suites and villas
Brand: LXR Hotels & Resorts (Hilton)
Year opened: 2020
Style: Modern luxury waterfront retreat
Family amenities: Family suites, children’s facilities, private beach
Wellness facilities: Spa, outdoor pools, fitness centre, private beach, wellness treatments
Best for: Couples, luxury travellers and exclusive beach escapes
Prices starting from: £500 per night, depending on room and season.

Innovated by architect Gokhan Avcioglu, the design of Susona was inspired by a droplet hitting water – a ‘high energy’ central area surrounded by circular rings rippling outwards. Despite this futuristic concept, the natural elements of Bodrum have been retained, with no building higher than two floors, entirely white colour schemes and timber screens, as well as a series of buildings cascading down to the water’s edge.

Lush green gardens, private pools, a VIP lounge and soft sandy beach will entice you not to leave this elegant resort, but if you’re searching for a true taste of local life, opt for the vineyard tour or Turkish sandal-making experience.

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6. Bodrum Loft | Gölköy

Hotel: Bodrum Loft
Address: Demirbükü Mevkii, Gölköy, Bodrum, Muğla, Türkiye
Number of rooms: 36 villas
Brand: Independent
Year opened: 2018
Style: Sustainable luxury village-style retreat
Family amenities: Spacious villas, beach access, family-friendly accommodation
Wellness facilities: Open-air massage, fitness facilities, private beach, yoga
Best for: Nature lovers and peaceful luxury escapes
Prices starting from: £600 per night, depending on room and season.

Inspired by the authentic outdoor lifestyle of the Turkish people, Bodrum Loft has been designed by Tabanlioglu Architects to represent a modern Turkish village with a focus on sustainability. There are 36 open plan wooden villas to choose from, all with a range of natural materials such as sandalwood, olive, laurel and citrus.

The interiors aim to bring the outside in, so you will feel at one with nature, whether you’re enjoying fresh food in the shaded restaurant, taking a break on the private beach deck or relaxing with an open-air massage. To get a taste of some culture, take part in a tour of some local eateries and historical sites provided by the hotel.

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7. Six Senses Kaplankaya | Milas

Hotel: Six Senses Kaplankaya
Address: Bozbük Mahallesi, Kaplankaya Mevkii, Milas, Muğla, Türkiye
Number of rooms: 141 rooms and suites plus residences
Brand: Six Senses
Year opened: 2018
Style: Eco-luxury wellness resort
Family amenities: Kids’ club, family activities, children’s pool, beach access
Wellness facilities: Award-winning spa, Turkish hammam, hydrotherapy, fitness centre, yoga, indoor and outdoor pools
Best for: Wellness retreats and luxury relaxation
Prices starting from: £650 per night, depending on room and season.

Six Senses is renowned for its ultra-luxury hotels, and its third Turkish offering, Kaplankaya, is no different. Carved into a giant rock formation and liberally decorated from floor to ceiling with lush greenery, the designers of the hotel, Clodagh Design, pay tribute to the spectacular natural beauty and heritage of the local area in both its architecture and interiors.

Entering through a sparkling lobby with panoramic views is only the first step on your journey here: Turkish rugs, gold-leafed wood tables and flat-weave carpets all combine to immerse you in the rich history of the area, without skimping on luxury amenities. In-room iPads and Marshall speakers, as well as one of the world’s most advanced wellness spas, will ensure a taste of the high life.

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8. Macakizi | Göltürkbükü

Hotel: Maçakızı
Address: Şehit Gaffur Kaynar Caddesi No:77, Göltürkbükü, Bodrum, Muğla, Türkiye
Number of rooms: 74 rooms and suites
Brand: Independent
Year opened: 1977 (luxury redevelopment completed in the 2000s)
Style: Iconic luxury boutique beach hotel
Family amenities: Family rooms available
Wellness facilities: Spa, gym, private beach, outdoor pool
Best for: Celebrity spotting, fine dining and stylish beach holidays
Prices starting from: £750 per night, depending on room and season.

Another conception from Tabanlioglu Architects, Macakizi is named lovingly after the nickname of the original founder of this hotel, although the property is now owned by her daughter. The hotel is inspired by the 80s beach guesthouses, which originally stood in Bodrum, and the walls are swathed in bright bougainvillaea, seamlessly transitioning you from outside to inside.

The focus here is on pure relaxation, with the pier and floating deck providing the perfect spot to watch the sun dip below the horizon, while the breakfast area and pool blend in with the local fauna and crystal blue sea. The coffee table books, muted shades and soft fabrics, as well as modern but minimalistic artwork, work perfectly to create understated luxury. The fine dining, gym and spa are also a given at such an opulent location.

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9. Allium Bodrum Resort | Yalıkavak

Hotel: Allium Bodrum Resort & Spa
Address: Yalıkavak Mahallesi, Çökertme Caddesi No:68, Yalıkavak, Bodrum, Muğla, Türkiye
Number of rooms: 36
Brand: Independent
Year opened: 2017
Style: Contemporary luxury boutique hotel overlooking Yalıkavak Bay
Family amenities: Family suites available, babysitting on request
Wellness facilities: Spa, Turkish hammam, sauna, outdoor infinity pool, fitness centre, yoga, private beach area
Best for: Romantic luxury escapes and sunset views over Yalıkavak Marina
Prices starting from: £350 per night, depending on room and season.

Named after a local flower symbolising good fortune and prosperity, Allium is less than a mile from Yalikavak town, and its spectacular location on the Aegean coastline is what makes it so breathtaking. The 36 guest rooms all have private terraces with uninterrupted ocean views, while the waterfront cabanas are the perfect place to put down your towel for the day, with a break for a restorative treatment at Allium’s private spa.

Each villa’s earth-toned palettes and natural materials with splashes of colour leave you ready to relax and unwind, while Allium’s restaurant, which uses only the freshest local ingredients, will ensure you leave with a full heart and stomach, and will want to return time and time again.

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10. Kuum Hotel | Göltürkbükü

Hotel: Kuum Hotel & Spa
Address: Atatürk Caddesi No:150, Göltürkbükü, Bodrum, Muğla, Türkiye
Number of rooms: 64 rooms and 40 residences
Brand: Independent
Year opened: 2008
Style: Contemporary architectural luxury resort
Family amenities: Family accommodation, beach access
Wellness facilities: Turkish hammam, spa, fitness centre, private beach, indoor pool
Best for: Relaxing beachfront stays and spa breaks
Prices starting from: £280 per night, depending on room and season.

Consisting of 64 rooms, 40 luxury residences and a Turkish spa and hammam, Kuum Hotel is the fusion of New York and Istanbul-based designers, Global Architecture Development (GAD), who take inspiration from the surrounding seascape and historical legacy of south-western Türkiye.

Co-existing with the hillside topography – think domed ceilings and grass-covered roofs, Kuum is almost inseparable from the surrounding nature. Three outstanding restaurants will spoil you for choice: pick Kuum for world cuisine, People for live music, and Teppanyaki for a classic Asian entertainment experience. The traditional white-curtained, waterfront cabanas are the perfect place to put your feet up with a glass of wine in the evening.

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11. Birdcage 33 Hotel | Yalıkavak

Hotel: Birdcage 33 Hotel
Address: Yalıkavak, Bodrum, Muğla, Türkiye
Number of rooms: 11 rooms and suites
Brand: Independent
Year opened: 2021
Style: Boutique adults-only design hotel
Family amenities: Adults only (16+)
Wellness facilities: Saltwater swimming pool, wellness treatments available
Best for: Romantic escapes and boutique luxury
Prices starting from: £220 per night, depending on room and season.

Head for the wild olive-covered hills and check in at Birdcage 33 Hotel. Blending an eclectic collection of art pieces with stylish interior design, it’s a slice of paradise brimming with creativity and understated luxe.

Home to just 11 rooms and suites, each featuring its own bespoke design story,  any space you choose here will get you into relax mode quickly. The saltwater pool will be the spot you want to be in for cooling off at this adult’s only retreat.

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12. The Bodrum EDITION | Yalıkavak

Hotel: The Bodrum EDITION
Address: Dirmil Mahallesi, Balyek Caddesi No:5A, Yalıkavak, Bodrum, Muğla, Türkiye
Number of rooms: 102 rooms, suites and villas
Brand: EDITION Hotels (Marriott International)
Year opened: 2018
Style: Contemporary luxury lifestyle hotel
Family amenities: Family rooms, children’s amenities available
Wellness facilities: Spa, Turkish hammam, salt room, sauna, plunge pool, fitness centre, infinity pool, private beach
Best for: Luxury travellers, couples and beach club lovers
Prices starting from: £650 per night, depending on room and season.

Perched on Yalikavak Bay overlooking the Turkish Riviera, The Bodrum EDITION is a state-of-the-art, luxury boutique hotel designed by hotelier Ian Schrager. A utopia on the Aegean Sea, this 102-bedroom property draws inspiration from local Turkish influences and natural resources to create organic and relaxing interiors.

The hotel features an infinity pool with views over the sparkling sapphire marina, a spa with Turkish hammam, sauna, steam room, salt treatment room and plunge pool. Aside from being immersed in relaxation, you’ll also find two signature restaurants headed up by the hotel’s famous Peruvian chef, Diego Munoz. For people watching, head to the hotel’s 350-ft white sand beach to watch the yachts come in, while enjoying a cocktail in one of the beachfront cabanas.

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13. Casa de Nova Bodrum | Gümbet

Hotel: Casa de Nova Bodrum
Address: Adnan Menderes Caddesi, Gümbet, Bodrum, Muğla, Türkiye
Number of rooms: 15 rooms
Brand: Independent
Year opened: 2021
Style: Adults-only boutique hotel
Family amenities: Adults only
Wellness facilities: Outdoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi suites
Best for: Affordable boutique stays for couples
Prices starting from: £120 per night, depending on room and season.

Just a 10-minute-walk from the beach, Casa de Nova Bodrum is an intimate, adults-only stay. Featuring crisp white exterior walls, the property is located around a central swimming pool, offering a choice of seats and loungers to catch the sun.

Home to 15 rooms, guests can opt for a range of different types, including the Terrace Jacuzzi Suite, which comes complete with an outdoor hot tub. Breakfast is included at the property, and a selection of Turkish dishes can be enjoyed at the restaurant.

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14. METT Hotel & Beach Resort | Bodrum City

Hotel: METT Hotel & Beach Resort Bodrum
Address: Haremtan Sokak No:11, Eskiçeşme, Bodrum, Muğla, Türkiye
Number of rooms: 103 rooms and suites
Brand: METT Hotels & Resorts
Year opened: 2021
Style: Contemporary luxury lifestyle resort
Family amenities: Family rooms, children’s facilities, beach access
Wellness facilities: MOI Spa, Turkish hammam, fitness centre, outdoor pool, private beach
Best for: Foodies, spa breaks and beach holidays
Prices starting from: £320 per night, depending on room and season.

Located in a private cove with access to one of Bodrum’s most pristine beaches, METT Hotel & Beach Resort is home to just over 100 rooms and suites. Guests can expect elegant interiors with a minimal, natural aesthetic and views of the gardens or the sea.

A Turkish Hammam is on site, along with MOI spa for relaxing and rejuvenating treatments. For foodies, a range of restaurants offer something for everybody, serving up Turkish, Italian, and fine Mediterranean cuisine.

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15. Manzara Boutique Hotel | Bodrum City

Hotel: Manzara Boutique Hotel
Address: Kumbahçe Mahallesi, Atatürk Caddesi No:136, Bodrum, Muğla, Türkiye
Number of rooms: 60
Brand: Independent
Year opened: 2014
Style: Hillside boutique hotel with panoramic views over Bodrum Castle and the marina
Family amenities: Family rooms, children’s pool, spacious suites
Wellness facilities: Two outdoor swimming pools, a fitness centre, and massage treatments available
Best for: Travellers wanting easy access to Bodrum town with boutique charm
Prices starting from: £150 per night, depending on room and season.

Perched on a hillside overlooking Bodrum Bay and the iconic Bodrum Castle, Manzara Boutique Hotel combines a peaceful setting with one of the town’s most convenient locations. Just a short walk from the marina, historic attractions, restaurants and nightlife, the adults-only hotel offers the best of both worlds: a tranquil retreat surrounded by gardens and bougainvillaea, yet close enough to experience the vibrant atmosphere of Bodrum. Its bright, contemporary rooms were renovated in recent years, with many enjoying sweeping sea and castle views.

Guests can spend their days relaxing beside one of two outdoor pools, enjoying a leisurely breakfast or dining at the hotel’s Italian restaurant while taking in the panoramic views across the bay. 

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16. Casa Nonna Bodrum | Bodrum City

Hotel: Casa Nonna Bodrum
Address: İçmeler Mevkii, İçmeler Caddesi No:91, Bodrum, Muğla, Türkiye
Number of rooms: 34 rooms and suites
Brand: Independent (LMHW Collection)
Year opened: 2023 (rebranded as Casa Nonna)
Style: Elegant adults-only luxury beachfront hotel
Family amenities: Adults only (16+)
Wellness facilities: Spa, Turkish hammam, sauna, fitness centre, outdoor swimming pool, private beach, wellness treatments
Best for: Romantic escapes, peaceful luxury holidays and couples seeking an adults-only retreat
Prices starting from: £300 per night, depending on room and season.

This adults-only hotel in the heart of Bodrum is the perfect spot for a romantic getaway. The design style here was made to feel like an uber-stylish home-away-from-home, and we love the beachfront suites that feature sea views.

There’s a spa, a hammam, a fitness centre, and saunas onsite, so be sure to book in for a relaxing massage after days exploring Bodrum. At APRÈS, guests can sample dishes crafted from produce from the hotel’s very own farm, while Begonville is the spot for long breakfasts and lunches. In summertime, the Pool & Beach Bar means you don’t have to move far from your lounger for sustenance.

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