Best of Bodrum with Susona Bodrum LXR Hotels & Resorts

Set along the Bosphorus waterfront, The Peninsula Istanbul is comprised of four buildings, three of which have been beautifully restored. Boasting an outdoor swimming pool right on the water, as well as a 25-metre indoor swimming pool in the incredibly opulent marble-clad spa and wellness centre. There are eight private treatment rooms, as well as saunas, relaxation rooms, a lavish hammam and a state-of-the-art 24-hour fitness studio. There are 177 rooms and suites, some of which offer views of the water, terraces, balconies and direct garden and pool access. Every room is tastefully decorated in contemporary Turkish design and features smart in-room technology, including bedside touchscreen controls for lighting, temperature and 24-hour access to the dedicated e-concierge service. Guests have the option of international and Mediterranean-inspired dining in The Lobby, as well as Turk-Asian cuisine at Gallada Restaurant, and light bites and drinks at Topside Bar and Abelia Pool Bar.

Located at the western point of the peninsula, the Bodrum EDITION hotel is nestled on the shimmering waters of a secluded bay, just minutes from Bodrum Castle and Bodrum Amphitheatre. Featuring 110 guest rooms, suites and villas, the boutique hotel offers a new generation of luxury. The rooms feature a soothing neutral palette, custom-designed furnishings, indulgent marble bathrooms and some with Aegan Sea views, private pools, balconies and gardens. Home to a state-of-the-art spa, including a salon, Turkish Hamman and fitness centre. Days here can be spent lounging by the infinity pool or at the exclusive beach club, further enhanced by various all-day restaurants, Michelin-starred dining, speciality grills, a night club and two bars. Try your hand at one of the many beachfront activities or explore the upscale shopping mall, high-end restaurants, bars and clubs at the nearby Yalıkavak Marina.

Nestled on the sapphire coast of Bodrum, the Six Senses Kaplankaya resort delivers a stylish and private retreat for both couples and families. The hotel has an incredible 10,000 square-metre spa with innovative wellness programmes, as well as an indoor-heated pool, hydrothermal areas, hammams, state-of-the-art fitness equipment, and classes including spinning, yoga, and Pilates. Reflecting the design of a traditional Mediterranean village, the guestrooms cascade down the landscape, with views of the shimmering ocean or verdant gardens, and options with private pools and terraces too. There are varied options to accommodate couples and larger groups, with the largest five-bedroom residence sleeping up to ten guests. All rooms are modern and stylish, with natural accents and earthy tones. Enjoy flavours from the Aegean, Mediterranean and Asia at the seven dining and drinking venues. As part of the Eat With Six Senses approach, the hotel commits to using homegrown produce and sourcing freshly harvested vegetables, seafood, and speciality ingredients from local suppliers. The resort offers plenty of experiences, with a kids club for the little ones, in addition to hiking, biking, watersports, ancient adventures and more.