Oh boy, Garo's is just that charming. Lit by fairy-lights, the tables clutter the courtyard and sprawl out onto the dock by the sea. Live music plays in the background as plate after plate of mezze is dished out to your table. A Türkbükü Bay must.
A garden oasis, the rooms at Bella Sombra are undoubtedly great, but it's the courtyard garden, the abundance of plants and the outdoor swimming pool at this hotel that steal the show. A day by this pool is sure to be a day well spent.
Described as a "bohemian icon", Macakizi may just be one of the chicest places to rest up in Bodrum. Unparalleled sea views, a boat to cruise the ocean at sunset and a spa nestled amongst the trees. What is more, a Michelin-starred restaurant is on your doorstep.
You’ll most definitely have associated Scorpios with its Mykonos claim to fame – and the beach club-loving brand has now turned its sea eyes to Bodrum to distil its high-design, barefoot luxury ethos into one of the Turkish coastline’s sleekest stays. From twelve private-pool bungalows to the Beach House loungers and buzzing bar scene, every detail is calibrated for a smooth glide from sunrise to late-night dancing. Rooms are calm and contemporary – glass walls, outdoor tubs, soft linens – with breakfast delivered to your door and a 24-hour room service team just a WhatsApp away. Days stretch with sound baths and Vinyasa flows; nights kick off with DJ sets and dirty Martinis. Wellness and revelry co-exist: cold plunges and slow dinners, deep beats and deep breathing. Pack your best beachwear.
Scorpios has carried the Mykonos beach club concept to Bodrum, distilling its high-design, barefoot luxury ethos onto the Turkish coast. The setting is beautiful: a private beach, extraordinary sunsets over the Aegean, and interiors carrying the brand's signature warmth throughout. The food programme is excellent; the music is carefully and very well curated. A very good addition to the Bodrum landscape.