The namesake town of the peninsula, Bodrum has a history of more than 5,000 years and is home to some great history, like the fabulous Bodrum Castle and Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Today, the fishing village-turned-vogue resort town offers a wide selection of elegant hotels, nightlife venues and a fabulous marina crowded with boats. However, it’s still possible to find quiet among the cobbled back alleys.
Marina Vista
Located across the street from the Milta Bodrum Marina, this classic two-story hotel has 92 rooms, all with balcony, air-conditioning, satellite LCD TV and more. There is a bistro, restaurant and bar. The spa center includes a fitness center, sauna and steam room and there is an outdoor swimming pool surrounded in gree. Also, the indoor and outdoor areas on the second floor are available for all types of private functions. Wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel. Open year-round.
Neyzen Tevfik Caddesi No.168. T: (0252) 313 03 56, www.hotelmarinavista.com
Dibeklihan Villa
With a respect to the natural elements both in its location and architecture, the five uniquely designed villas surrounding a large pool offer a veritable, lush and peaceful getaway. Have breakfast with a view of age-old olive trees or a snack on the pool island with the all day food service. For history buffs, the archaeological and antique exhibition is available, while shopping aficionados can head to the nearby Avenue Bodrum shopping center.
İpekyolu Caddesi No.2 Konacık. T: 0545 412 19 39, www.dibeklihan.com/villa
El Vino Hotel & Suites
Open year round, has a total of 11 standard rooms and eight suites. All rooms are nicely decorated with a balcony or terrace. There is a fine dining restaurant, swimming pool, open air heated jacuzzi, and fitness center.
Omurça Mahallesi Pamili Sokak No.14. T: (0252) 313 87 70-71, www.elvinobodrum.com
Ha Lâ Bodrum
Petite and uber-romantic Ha Lâ Bodrum is a boutique hotel set in a traditional Bodrum stone house, restored to reflect its original state. Surrounded by a lemon tree orchard, Ha Lâ, with only five different rooms, is both back-to-nature retreat and home away from home.
Eski Çeşme Mahallesi Davulcu Ali Sokak No.17.
T: (0252) 316 52 74, 0535 507 76 81 , www.halabodrum.com
Regnum Escana Villas & Boutique Hotel
Regnum Escana Villas & Boutique Hotel is a boutique hotel with 10 stylish, spacious rooms offering luxurious seating areas, bathrooms with shower, Bulgari bathroom cosmetics, tea/coffee sets and more. In addition to the private beach, you’ll find watersports, sauna, jacuzzi as well as yoga and pilates lessons at Sarpedor Boutique Hotel, just a free shuttle ride away. On the rooftop overlooking the Bodrum Castle, city and sea view, is the lush Lobster & Steak House Restaurant.
Yokuşbaşı Mah. Sulu Hasan Cad. No:33 Villa No:25-26.
T: (0252) 316 37 38, www.regnumescanahotel.com
The Marmara Bodrum
With luxury built into the DNA of this brand, The Marmara Bodrum has a total of 97 rooms including five suites, all with a balcony or terrace with garden or Bodrum castle view. There is a restaurant overlooking the Bodrum Bay, two bars, two outdoor swimming pools, spa and wellness center, fitness center, two squash court and a tennis court. There are three state of the art meetings rooms. The Marmara Bodrum Flamm Beach is located in Göltürkbükü where the guests enjoy the most clear bay of Bodrum and the most green beach lying on 200 mt coast with all day wine and dine opportunities.
Yokuşbaşı Mahallesi Suluhasan Caddesi No.18. T: (0252) 999 10 10, www.themarmarahotels.com
