Golkoy Bodrum, Turkey
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
Maxx Royal ResortsSculptural coastal showcase
Terraced suites step down a private hillside to tiered seawater lagoons and quiet Aegean sands, greeted by sweeping bayside panoramas.
“The 282 Mahmut Anlar-designed suites and villas cascade down hillsides into indigenous gardens overlooking the Aegean.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Terraced hillside architecture framing undulating saltwater lagoons, anchored by a monumental Refik Anadol digital lobby installation.
Remarkable
A 4,500-square-meter sanctuary featuring an Olympic-sized indoor pool, Turkish hammams, and high-tech medi-spa cryotherapy suites.
Remarkable
A 28-acre coastal campus with six pools, chartered boat excursions, and a sprawling indoor kids adventure park.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Europe
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in Forbes Travel Guide and AFAR.
That’s clearest at the multi-tiered, cabana-strewn beach, but also in the myriad service offerings, from personal butlers to helicopter tours of the Aegean.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Perched on a quiet promontory in Gölköy, the resort sits thirty minutes from the historic streets and bustling nightlife of Bodrum Town.
The rooms
Suites feature green marble vanities and private sea-facing terraces, while Laguna suites grant direct swim-out access into shared saltwater channels.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Six pools step across the hillside grounds, including tiered seawater sundecks and shaded waterside daybeds.
The spa
Slatted timber treatment suites and draped circular lounges host protocols from Biologique Recherche and Swiss Perfection.
The gym
Intricate backlit ceilings top the Technogym fitness studio, which includes dedicated spaces for Reformer Pilates and spinning.
Restaurant
Spago by Wolfgang Puck
Wolfgang Puck's open-air deck serves Californian fusion dishes and signature pizzas right above the water.
Suites and villas line the resort’s edge, not rooms. Chic 72-square-meter suites are ideal for staycationing Istanbulites and Bodrum devotees…
At the table
Restaurants across the resort range from Caviar Kaspia and Alfredo Russo's Italian kitchen to a dedicated patisserie.
How it began
Opened in 2024, Mahmut Anlar sculpted the low-slung stone and timber pavilions to step naturally down the rugged Aegean headland.
“The luxurious new Maxx Royal Bodrum offers world-class design, gourmet dining, and a secluded Aegean location ideal for both relaxation and high-energy nightlife.”
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.