With sweeping panoramic views over the blue Aegean Sea, Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum offers the ultimate in luxurious Mediterranean style on the Turkish Riviera. Overlooking the aptly named Paradise Bay (Cennet Koyu), the 60-hectare resort on the Bodrum peninsula nestles within landscaped hillside gardens surrounded by ancient olive groves and pine trees.
Landscape that echoes the indigenous mosaic habitat
The seamless connection between the landscape and architecture protects the site’s natural beauty, the arrival court, swimming pools, spa gardens, private gardens, pools, and terraces to guest blocks, roofscape and main restaurant terraces. Ideally located on a sixty-hectare coastal hillside at Cennet Koyu with panoramic views over the Aegean Sea, this project represents the brands first resort in Europe and become the region’s most desirable address.
The landscape echoes the indigenous ‘mosaic habitat’ and charts the romantic journey from Mediterranean pine forest and the garrigue shrubland, to olive groves and savanna. This narrative was realized in a sequential experience, with destinations and vistas unfolding down the pathways winding gracefully down the hillside.
Design details
The interior design for Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum features natural elements that merge the building with its surroundings to host serene stays in a five-star beachside resort. Surrounded by olive groves and pine forests, the building nests on a scenic hillside where light, landscape and sea meet in sparkling combination. With refined lines, the interiors draw a scene of luxury with wooden wall paneling and floors, cream-colored rugs, and woven leather headboards.
• Pool deck with tiered infinity edge pools carefully sited to work with the hillside’s natural contours
• Bespoke garden rooms with shade structures
• Over 500 semi mature trees and 100,000 Mediterranean plants sourced from Turkey and Italy
• Tranquil Spa Garden with floating tea house set above dramatic stone-faced cascade
• Extensive naturalistic roof gardens created to hide stepped guest suites from the rooms above
• Stone excavated from site utilized for footpaths and wall cladding
• Specialty & Silent beach Restaurants created in unique romantic settings
A luxurious hideaway
Conceived by acclaimed international designer, Antonio Citterio, the resort’s 122 luxurious rooms, suites, villas, and lifestyle apartments exemplify the ultimate in elegant, contemporary style, taking advantage of the resort’s outstanding vistas to inspire a feeling of being at one with nature. Interior designs successfully combine Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s oriental heritage and attention to detail with the traditional local Turkish aesthetic. Incorporating the hotel group’s guest-centered technology and entertainment systems, each type of accommodation has a sundeck, terrace, or balcony, and some have private gardens and infinity pools.
Guest experience ambassador service
Each guest who opts for Guest Experience Ambassador service will enjoy a stay tailored to their individual preferences, starting from the very beginning of the booking stage to ensure the ultimate experience in Paradise Bay. Personalising an itinerary that includes your favorite hobbies and where you would like to dine, enjoying the seclusion of a hidden beach on the Mediterranean coast, organising one-off celebrations in exclusive venues or cultural excursions to the region’s historical landmarks.
The Guest Experience Ambassador service is the ultimate way to enjoy Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum’s blissful location and services whilst having every aspect of your stay taken care of down to the finest detail making you wish you could take your Guest Experience Ambassador to home with you.
Cutting-edge dining facilities
With thirteen bars and restaurants, Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum offers a broad range of innovative cuisine prepared by talented chefs and served in stylish and sophisticated surroundings overlooking the sea.
Contributing to the vibrancy of the local dining scene the resort’s Atelier di Carne, accentuates the basic aspects of a steakhouse, featuring a wide selection of choice cuts of meat, ethically sourced seafood, and seasonal vegetables.
Serving the globally renowned delicacies of the Far East in an open-air setting with sweeping views of Aegean Sea by the perched over azure waters, Hakkasan continues to serve its dazzling signature dishes with traditional techniques, the finest quality ingredients and contemporary flair that combine to reinvent ancient gastronomy resulting in a unique food and cocktail menu, served in a chic, dynamic and sleek setting.
Located within the resort’s main building, Mandarin Bar serves delicious snacks and tapas plates to accompany an extensive list of fine wines, premium liquors, cognacs, and draught beers. The bar’s terrace is a great spot for enjoying the sunset while sipping on Mediterranean and Aegean inspired cocktails.
Kurochan by IOKI offers Nikkei style contemporary Japanese and Peruvian cuisine. Kurochan by IOKI presents a modern, innovative sushi menu influenced by Peruvian flavors. Overlooking the resort’s main beach, Kurochan by IOKI’s unique setting is enhanced by the restaurant’s stylish layout featuring an open kitchen where guests can watch as their food is prepared.
IOKI on the Beach, offering a mix of Tempura, noodles, Teppanyaki and robata grilled dishes along with an innovative sushi menu on the unique beach of Cennet Bay, Ioki on the Beach offers its guests dishes with authentic Japanese flavors and made only from the freshest ingredients.
Sofra, with its open kitchen and outdoor terrace, located in the main resort building is a spacious, relaxed eatery with great views of the pine forest. Breakfasts are particularly renowned, featuring everything from freshly baked breads and pastries to eggs, home-made yoghurts, cheese, fresh fruit and a range of coffees and teas.
Lucca by the Sea, looking towards a breathtaking Aegean view and combining chic retro elements with comfortable settings, with a menu consisting mainly of Mediterranean and world cuisines and a creative cocktail range prepared by famous mixologists is providing its guests delightful moments with a dynamic atmosphere all day long.
The stylish Blue Beach Club & Bar provides the comfort of your luxurious sun lounger or private cabana, soak up spectacular views from this beachside location and savor a leisurely lunch or snack. Enjoy favorites such as kebab, pizza, homemade ice cream and refreshing cocktails, without ever having to leave the beach.
Ferdi Baba offers a special culinary experience overlooking the azure waters of the Aegean Sea in a stylish atmosphere. Bringing together the fresh and delicious flavors of Aegean cuisine, Ferdi Baba masterfully combines the highest quality ingredients with traditional techniques to offer guests signature dishes and extraordinary cocktails. The menu promises a unique tasting experience for everyone looking for delicious seafood.
Pool Bar & Restaurant serves an array of Mediterranean cuisine, poolside favorites alongside a range of fresh juices, house made ice cream and sorbets, and fun innovative cocktails. A special children’s dining area located beside a uniquely designed family pool and play area offers fun activities and special menus.
Lucca Beach combines the experience of sea, nature, music, and dining by the seashore for the long sunny days.
Vakko L’atelier invites you to a haute couture experience that offers delicious delicacies, elegant presentations and new pleasures that will become a habit at teatime during the first bite all summer.
Hafız Mustafa 1864 brings together the tastes produced by hand, by expert masters, using first-class raw materials at the Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum.
Kids' activities
Centering on its private white sand beach and long shoreline, managed jointly with Gymboree, the resort’s children’s recreational groups include the Kids Club for 4- to 12-year-olds, which features a fun and educational range of arts and crafts, nature and sports activities that are sure to introduce little ones to new discoveries and friendships.
Spa and leisure facilities
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum offers a range of wellness, beauty, and massage programmes in the region, including Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s award-winning holistic signature spa treatments. Centuries-old Turkish water therapies can be experienced in The Spa’s stunningly designed hammams. Benefitting from its secluded location on a hillside ridge overlooking a verdant green valley and the azure Aegean Sea, the spacious 2,700 sqm spa is spread over two floors.
In addition to 12 treatment rooms, 3 beauty rooms and 4 outdoor cabanas with expansive terraces, The Spa’s other amenities include hammams with private scrub rooms, an indoor swimming pool and vitality pool. Pilates and yoga studio form part of its fitness facilities. Skincare products used in the resort’s spa treatments are made from the highest quality organically grown plants, known for their purity, potency and therapeutic qualities. The resort’s abundant leisure amenities center on its expansive stretch of shoreline and a private beach.
The Resort Lifestyle Lounge offers activities ranging from scuba diving and snorkeling to sailing and fishing and has wooden jetties for zodiac boat transfers. Sports facilities include tennis and basketball courts, a jogging path along Paradise Bay, and multiple swimming pools. Guests can embark on a range of lifestyle experiences, such as traditional Turkish sailboat called a gullet.
Exclusive meetings and events
The resort’s flexible indoor events space caters to a diverse range of gatherings from intimate beach weddings and cocktail parties to business conferences and executive retreats. Easily accessible ground floor function rooms in the resort’s main building are filled with daylight. Featuring the latest public-address technology, The Oriental Ballroom can accommodate up to 206 guests. The resort’s meetings and banqueting team will customise any occasion according to the client’s preferences.
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