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An aerial rendering showing a contemporary resort seamlessly integrated into a coastal landscape with lush green hills and the Aegean Sea.

Destinations · Bulgari

Bulgari's Bodrum Debut: A Mediterranean Retreat for 2027

Bulgari Hotels & Resorts announces its latest Mediterranean venture, the Bulgari Resort & Mansions Bodrum, slated for a 2027 opening. This new destination promises to blend architectural sophistication with the natural allure of the Turkish Riviera.

H. TANABE·2 min read

May 13, 2026

Properties in Bodrum

Where we'd stay

Amanruya

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Amanruya

Nestled on a private bay, Amanruya’s stone-and-wood pavilions evoke Ottoman villages. Each features a private garden and marble-clad swimming pool, offering serene indulgence amidst olive groves and pine forests. The Aegean Sea dictates the rhythm here.

The Bodrum Edition

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The Bodrum Edition

Amidst olive groves, this Aegean retreat by Ian Schrager marries local white marble and stone with a minimalist sensibility. Guests can indulge in a traditional hammam or savor Latin-inspired cuisine with a focus on fresh, local ingredients and a high-energy atmosphere.

Mandarin Oriental Bodrum

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Mandarin Oriental Bodrum

Gracing the Turkish Riviera, the Mandarin Oriental Bodrum is a study in Mediterranean allure. Terraced into a verdant hillside, its stone and timber structures frame immediate Aegean views. The resort’s Watsu and thalassotherapy programs are a defining draw.

Maxx Royal Bodrum Resort

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Maxx Royal Bodrum Resort

Perched on 28 hillside acres along Bodrum's north coast, Maxx Royal Bodrum Resort is luxury calibrated for sun-bronzed jet setters. This LEED Gold-certified resort opened in May 2024 on a private peninsula near Cennet Bay.

Susona Bodrum Lxr Hotels Resorts

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Susona Bodrum Lxr Hotels Resorts

Nestled on a private peninsula, Susona Bodrum offers a serene escape. Its design, a collaboration with Serdar Bilgili, marries natural wood and stone with contemporary Turkish artistry. Guests can rejuvenate at the world-class Thalassotherapy center, indulging in mineral-rich seawater therapies, or savor the delicate flavors of Aegean cuisine, with a focus on olive oil-poached local fish.

Lujo Hotel Bodrum

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Lujo Hotel Bodrum

Designed with a "barefoot luxury" philosophy, Lujo Hotel Bodrum presents a collection of rooms, suites, and villas cascading down to the Aegean Sea. Natural materials like local stone and timber are used throughout, harmonizing with the turquoise waters and olive groves. Indulge in culinary artistry across nine restaurants, from the inventive Opa! Mediterranean, to authentic Turkish and Asian cuisines.

Six Senses Kaplankaya

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Six Senses Kaplankaya

Poised on a serene Turkish hillside overlooking the Aegean Sea, this 141-room resort champions wellness with an almost 110,000-square-foot an expansive, multi-tiered spa and pioneering Watsu treatments. Terracotta, local stone, and timber define its clean-lined, contemporary aesthetic.