Mandarin Oriental Bodrum

The Mandarin Oriental Bodrum is perched on the leafy hillside above Cennet Koyu (Paradise Bay), on the coast of the Bodrum Peninsula, 20 minutes from Bodrum town. 

The rooms, suites, villas and apartments are dotted around the extensive grounds, meaning that guests have incredibly spacious accommodation and plenty of privacy, overlooking the gardens or the sea. True to the Mandarin Oriental mould, the interiors are sleek and stylish, with wood panelling and plush furniture, and the bathrooms have marble furnishings, underfloor heating and deep bathtubs.

Some have kitchenettes and lounge areas, and private terraces or infinity pools set in lush gardens. For a truly opulent stay, opt for the lavish two-storey seven-bedroom Presidential Villa, with its generous sun-kissed terrace and private pool.

When it comes to dining, you really are spoilt for choice: there are several different restaurants offering cuisine from Turkish to Japanese, ranging from delicious Italian dishes at the Assaggio restaurant, where you can dine on an overwater terrace, to pizza and homemade ice cream at the Blue Beach Club & Bar, right by the sand. Enjoy creative cocktails at the Mandarin Bar.

The Mandarin Oriental Bodrum has two private beaches, as well as a gym and a spa spread over three levels overlooking the Aegean, with hammams, several treatment rooms and outdoor cabanas, and indoor and outdoor pools to cool off in.

If you are travelling with the family, there are also plenty of facilities for children, including a children's pool and a kids club. 

Take a tour of the surrounding area in style, either on an exhilarating helicopter ride or by sailing the clear waters on a traditional Turkish gulet. Go fishing or scuba diving, while on land you can play tennis or basketball, or head up the paths that circle the beautiful Paradise Bay.

Learn about Turkish culture with activities like olive pressing, glass blowing and pottery making.