— Bodrum · Turkey
Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum
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
— The village
Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum
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.
— What guests say
Guest reviews
Janine
to describe it in one word: Paradise
Kristina
Everything
Anastasiia
Well maintained
Nada
The location
Ravichandar
Location. Luxury comfort.
Tobias
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
It was amazing. All peoples were amazing.
Mountaser
Very clean and organized
Huda
Haifa
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!
— The rooms
At Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum
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Duplex with Private Pool, Four Bedroom
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Garden View Room, Twin Bed
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Garden View Room, King Bed
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Mandarin Junior Suite
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Mediterranean Suite
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Sea View Apartment, One Bedroom, King Bed
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Sea View Apartment, One Bedroom, Twin Beds
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Sea View Apartment, Three Bedroom
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Two Bedroom Sea View Apartment
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Garden View Apartment, One Bedroom, Twin Beds
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Garden View Apartment, Three Bedroom
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Garden View Apartment, Two Bedroom
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Sea View Room, King Bed
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Sea View Room, Twin Beds
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Sea View Suite
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Garden View Apartment, One Bedroom, King Bed
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Blue Beach Villa Four Bedroom
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Aegean Suite
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Two-Bedroom Residential Apartment
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Three-Bedroom Residential Apartment
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Four-Bedroom Residential Apartment
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Oriental Suite
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Bougainvillea Suite
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Blue Beach Villa Three Bedroom
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Three-Bedroom Apartment
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Two-Bedroom Apartment with Private Pool
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One-Bedroom Villa
— What you'll find
Amenities
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
— Before you go
House rules at Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum
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.
— What's around
A walk in any direction
Distances are straight-line, measured from the hotel entrance.
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
— Where it is
