Resort Villages Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum
Cennet Koyu Comca Mevkii Göltürkbükü, 48400 Golturkbuku, Turkey
HOTEL OVERVIEW
You know what caught me off guard about the Mandarin Oriental in Bodrum? It’s actually tucked away in this little cove called Cennet Koyu – which literally means “Paradise Bay” in Turkish, and honestly, they’re not being dramatic about it. I mean, I’ve stayed at plenty of five-star places that feel like they could be anywhere, but this one really feels like it belongs exactly where it is. The approach down the winding road through Göltürkbükü has you wondering if your GPS is confused, but then you round that final curve and see the property spread out along the shoreline like it grew there naturally.
The thing that really gets me is how they’ve managed to feel both luxurious and completely unpretentious at the same time. The staff – and I’m talking about everyone from the valet guys to the housekeeping team – actually seem to know the area inside and out. They’ll tell you which fishing boats come in around 6 AM if you want the freshest catch, or that the little path behind the spa connects to an old stone trail that locals use for evening walks. The rooms themselves face either the bay or these rolling hills dotted with olive trees, and the sound insulation is actually impressive because you can have complete silence or step onto your terrace and hear the gentle lapping of waves – your choice. I stayed during shoulder season in late May, which turned out to be perfect timing because the summer crowds hadn’t arrived yet, but the weather was already warm enough for swimming. The pool area never felt cramped, and there’s this nice flow between the different spaces where you can find your own little corner without feeling isolated.
What really sold me on this place was how it handles the balance between being a retreat and still connecting you to the real Bodrum experience. You’re close enough to Yalıkavak Marina (maybe 10 minutes by car) to hit the Saturday market or grab dinner at one of those waterfront places locals actually frequent, but far enough away that you’re not dealing with the party boat noise that can get pretty intense around the main Bodrum harbor during summer weekends. The beach club here has this relaxed vibe where you can actually read a book without someone trying to sell you jet ski rentals every five minutes. And the spa – well, it’s built into this natural hillside setting that makes you forget you’re at a hotel at all. The hammam experience they offer is the real deal, not some watered-down tourist version. Check-in was smooth, parking is handled without any fuss, and they seem to have figured out how to maintain that high-end polish without making you feel like you need to whisper in the hallways. It’s the kind of place that makes you understand why people keep coming back to this particular stretch of the Turkish coast.
HOTEL HIGHLIGHTS
Reviews
Staff: 9.6
Comfort: 9.6
Location: 9.4
Facilities: 9.6
Cleanliness: 9.6
Value for money: 8.8
Janine from Lebanon
to describe it in one word: Paradise
Kristina from Spain
Everything
Anastasiia from United Arab Emirates
Well maintained
Nada from Kuwait
The location
Ravichandar from India
Location. Luxury comfort.
Tobias from United Kingdom
Beautiful gardens (1,200 plants, trees) amazing 6 star luxury villas, great view - breathtaking, best hotel 4 hours flight out of London and one of the best Mandarin Orientals I’ve stayed in.
Yasemin from Germany
It was amazing. All peoples were amazing.
Mountaser from United States
Very clean and organized
Huda from Kuwait
Haifa from Saudi Arabia
Mandarin oriental never disappoint me, my stay here was exquisite as always the staff were beyond nice and welcoming they did everything to make our stay at mandarin memorable and comfortable.
Sinem was great!
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SURROUNDINGS
What's nearby:
- Myndus Gate: 13 km
- French Tower: 15 km
- Çocuk Parkı: 13 km
- Buz Fabrikası: 13 km
- Bodrum Windmills: 14 km
- Oasis Oyun Parkı: 14 km
- Greek Amphitheatre: 13 km
- Pedasa Antique City: 11 km
- Mausoleum of Halikarnassus: 14 km
- Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archeology: 15 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Flamm: 3 km
- Restaurant Di Mare Beach Restaurant: 3 km
- Restaurant Il Riccio Restaurant & Beach Club: 300 m
Top attractions:
- Bodrum Castle: 15 km
Beaches in the neighbourhood:
- Golturkbuku Beach: 2.5 km
- Mandarin Oriental Beach: 300 m
- Golturkbuku Public Beach: 5 km
Public transport:
- Bus Bodrum Municipality Bus Station: 14 km
Closest airports:
- Bodrum-Imsik Airport: 39 km
- Milas-Bodrum Airport: 50 km
ROOMS
- Duplex with Private Pool, Four Bedroom with 5 × 1 extra-large double bed, 2 × 2 single beds, 2 × 4, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 12 adults, 8 children
- Garden View Room, Twin Bed with 2 single beds for 3 adults, 2 children
- Garden View Room, King Bed with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
- Mandarin Junior Suite with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
- Mediterranean Suite with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
- Sea View Apartment, One Bedroom, King Bed with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
- Sea View Apartment, One Bedroom, Twin Beds with single beds, 2 single beds, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
- Sea View Apartment, Three Bedroom with 2 × 2 single beds, 4 × 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults, 4 children
- Two Bedroom Sea View Apartment with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed, 2 × 2 single beds, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults, 4 children
- Garden View Apartment, One Bedroom, Twin Beds with single beds, 2 single beds, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
- Garden View Apartment, Three Bedroom with 2 × 2 single beds, 4 × 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults, 4 children
- Garden View Apartment, Two Bedroom with 2 × 2 single beds, 2 × 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults, 4 children
- Sea View Room, King Bed with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
- Sea View Room, Twin Beds with 2 single beds for 3 adults, 2 children
- Sea View Suite with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
- Garden View Apartment, One Bedroom, King Bed with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
- Blue Beach Villa Four Bedroom with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed, 4 × 2 single beds, 2 × 4, 1 double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 8 adults, 7 children
- Aegean Suite with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
- Two-Bedroom Residential Apartment with 2 × 1 double bed, 2 × 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults, 4 children
- Three-Bedroom Residential Apartment with 2 × 2 single beds, 2 × 1 double bed, 2 × 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 7 adults, 6 children
- Four-Bedroom Residential Apartment with 2 × 2 single beds, 2 × 1 large double bed, 2 × 1 single bed, 2 × 4, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 8 adults, 7 children
- Oriental Suite with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed, 2 × 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
- Bougainvillea Suite with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
- Blue Beach Villa Three Bedroom with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed, 4 × 2 single beds, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 7 adults, 6 children
- Three-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 2 single beds, 4 × 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 8 adults, 7 children
- Two-Bedroom Apartment with Private Pool with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed and 2 × 2 single beds for 5 adults
- One-Bedroom Villa with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults
FACILITIES
General:
- Minimarket on site
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Barber/beauty shop
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttle Additional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Outdoors:
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun terrace
- Private beach area
- BBQ facilities Additional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
Wellness:
- Kids' pool
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Personal trainer
- Fitness classes
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Spa/wellness packages
- Foot bath
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Hair styling
- Hair colouring
- Hair cut
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Public Bath Additional charge
- Hammam
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
- Fitness centre
- Sauna Additional charge
Activities:
- Bicycle rental Additional charge
- Live music/performance
- Cooking class Additional charge
- Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
- Themed dinner nights Additional charge
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Beach
- Tennis equipment
- Evening entertainment
- Kids' club
- Water sport facilities on site Additional charge
- Snorkelling
- Diving Additional charge
- Canoeing
- Table tennis
- Children's playground
- Games room
- Fishing Additional charge
- Tennis court
Food & Drink:
- Fruits Additional charge
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid meals Additional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Languages spoken:
- Arabic
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Russian
- Turkish
Cleaning services:
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser press Additional charge
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Business facilities:
- Fax/photocopying Additional charge
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Great for your stay:
- 8 restaurants
- Parking
- Spa and wellness centre
- WiFi available in all areas
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
Entertainment and family services:
- Strollers
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Indoor play area
- Babysitting/child services Additional charge
Parking Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).:
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
3 swimming pools Pool 1 - indoor Free!Pool 2 - outdoor Free!Pool 3 - outdoor (kids) Free!:
- Seasonal
- All ages welcome
- Heated pool
- Seasonal
- Adult only
- Heated pool
- Suitable for kids
HOUSE RULES
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 15:00
- Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out:
- Until 12:00
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
HOTEL ADDRESS
Cennet Koyu Comca Mevkii Göltürkbükü, 48400 Golturkbuku, Turkey
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