Best Luxury Hotels in Bodrum

The Marmara Bodrum is a sophisticated luxury boutique known for offering some of the most stunning views in Bodrum. It is one of the area's top options, and its 97 rooms are spacious and chic, with design details, a soft neutral palette, and upscale amenities such as smart TVs, iPod docks, and Molton Brown toiletries. Its rooftop restaurant serves excellent Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine in a stylish dining room with a large deck overlooking the city and the sea, and its two pools offer plenty of space to relax in the sun. The hotel also features a high-end spa with a hammam, body treatments and salon services, and a well-equipped fitness center with panoramic views. The Marmara is not within walking distance of the beach or major attractions, but offers free shuttle service to a private beach area in Golturkbuku, located a 15-minute drive away.

The 96-room Grand Yazici Bodrum is a sophisticated luxury boutique with sleek contemporary decor tucked away on the hills of Bodrum. The highlight at this design-conscious property is its beautiful infinity pool, complete with panoramic city and sea views and wonderful cabanas and loungers. The spa is another top selling point, with indoor and outdoor pools, signature massages, and a well-equipped fitness center. Rooms have parquet floors, small balconies, free Wi-Fi, and appealing bathrooms. Standard rooms, however, lack coffeemakers. The location a 10-minute drive from the city center and the beach may not be convenient to some, but the hotel runs a free shuttle service to its beachfront sister property, the Grand Yazici Torba. Unlike many other properties in the area, the Grand Yazici Bodrum is not all-inclusive, though there are optional full-board rates.

This beachside luxury hotel is scenically set on a hillside with gorgeous views over the sea, but is a 30-minute drive from Bodrum City. A stunning infinity pool offers breathtaking views over the bay, and there's a lovely indoor pool in the on-site spa. The hotel's private beach is one of the area's best, and conveniently divided into an adult-only silent section and a family-friendly area. There are varied dining options, but they're pricey and some are open only seasonally -- as are many other features at the hotel, including the kids' club and the beach. The 173 guest rooms feature elegant contemporary decor and have private balconies offering lovely views. It's one of the best options in the area that's not all-inclusive, and unlike the Grand Yazici Bodrum and The Marmara Bodrum, it's right on the beach.

A self-contained, luxury beachfront resort surrounded by a coastal pine forest, the 285-room Hapimag Resort Sea Garden does everything it can to ensure guests never have to leave the property, with its vast list of activities, tours, and on-site entertainment. There's even a replica of a Bodrum City street, complete with restaurants, shops, bars, and a spice bazaar. There are also several pools, along with an indoor pool and a spa with an obligatory Turkish bath. There's a dive center right on the beach, and though the waterline is rocky here, the turquoise waves are gorgeous. The remote location and beautiful natural scenery are the main draws for many.

Set on a hill amid olive groves and bougainvillea, the trendy, luxurious Macakizi Hotel Bodrum is a favorite hangout for Turkish and international jet-setters and celebrities. Its beach club is one of the most famous nightlife spots in Bodrum, while the restaurant is known for its outstanding Mediterranean cuisine and serene views. The spa offers top-notch services, with outdoor massage huts overlooking the Aegean, though the small outdoor pool is a bit underwhelming. Its 74 simple yet stylish rooms have upscale amenities, large windows opening onto balconies or terraces, and beautiful bathrooms with rainfall showers. A quiet, family-friendly place this is not, but those interested in people-watching, sunbathing, and partying will be hard-pressed to find a better spot.

The 228-room Baia Bodrum Hotel is a chic luxury property located right on a lovely sandy beach in quiet Gundogan. Minimalist all-white decor and large decks with panoramic sea views lend this all-inclusive a relaxing vibe, while a small water park, daily pool activities, and free non-motorized water sports draw couples and families. Rooms are hip and stylish, with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi -- but a few Standard Rooms lack balconies. Food gets great reviews for variety and quality, and the spa offers a wide array of massages, as well as an indoor pool and a hydrotherapy area.

The 117-room Sianji Wellbeing Resort is a luxury beachfront resort dedicated to wellness, offering various detox programs and an extensive wellness center with a spa, fitness center, and a wealth of classes such as yoga, meditation, and mind and body healing. Pretty green grounds are inspired by the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, and are situated by the beach, about an eight-minute drive from Turgutreis. Health-conscious dining options include a gourmet raw food restaurant and an eatery catering to an alkaline diet -- plus guests can opt for buffet-style dining or Mediterranean fare. The resort offers both indoor and outdoor pools, and direct access to a private beach. Luxurious suites, villas, and penthouses feature stylish contemporary decor and marble bathrooms, many with whirlpool tubs and balconies with sea views.

The Hilton Bodrum Turkbuku Resort & Spa is a luxury, 490-room, all-inclusive property on the northern end of Bodrum Peninsula in a bay frequented by wealthy Turkish families. Its Blue-Flag beach is surrounded by pine trees, and although it's built out with expansive sundecks, it still gets crowded. The pools -- one indoor and four outdoor, including one with water slides -- are less cramped. The resort also has a kids' club. The modern rooms, many of which have sea views, have rainfall showers and furnished balconies. There are several fine-dining options and bars with great outdoor terraces, and its only a five-minute drive from happening Golturkbuku, for those who want to branch out.

The 222-room luxury Xanadu Island Hotel is a family-friendly, all-inclusive resort on a private peninsula, surrounded on three sides by the Aegean Sea. The modern hotel has lush, expansive grounds and offers plenty of activities, dining and drinking options, and multiple swimming pools, as well as a private beach. Attractive suites and villas have fabulous Aegean views from patios and balconies, plus sleek bathrooms. Kids are treated to a child-size buffet, fun kid's club, and kiddy pool, while a variety of treatments are available at the spa for adults. The location is remote, making it best suited to guests who want to remain on-site.

The 48-room Casa Dell’Arte is a unique luxury beachfront boutique with an impressive art collection. The property is divided into two main areas: the adult-only Residence section is intimate, elegant, and romantic, while the family-friendly Village has a more casual atmosphere and is a touch less luxurious. Rooms in both sections are stylish, however, with a soft neutral palette that highlights the artworks displayed, and high-end amenities such as L’Occitane toiletries and LCD TVs. The hotel is known for its lovely beach club, but it also features a great spa, plenty of daily activities -- such as art workshops, group yoga and morning walks along the bay -- two private yachts for overnight trips, and two pools.

The 129-room Ramada Resort Bodrum is a luxury hotel with a quiet atmosphere and a strong Mediterranean feel. Located on a hillside in Bitez, it capitalizes on its lovely surroundings, with serene outdoors that include a large pool with panoramic views, and several dining options with spacious decks. Along with tennis and squash courts, the hotel offers a fully equipped fitness center with spin and Pilates studios, and a wonderful spa complete with an indoor pool, massages, and a sauna. Although somewhat generic in style, rooms are clean and light, with large windows -- in most offering panoramic valley and sea views -- and great amenities such as free Wi-Fi, LCD TVs, coffeemakers, and minibars. The hotel offers free shuttle service to a private beach club, but the location a 10-minute drive from the city center may not be convenient to some.