Bodrum, TurkeyTorba
Susona Bodrum, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Tiered waterfront resort
Torba Bodrum, Turkey
Opened
2016
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe ResortOutside the door
The house
HiltonTiered waterfront resort
Named after a legendary Turkish mermaid, the resort balances quiet cove swimming with spirited evening jazz and DJ sessions over the water.
“The rooms have clean, modern lines and cool gray, white and beige hues. The stark Mediterranean-style décor puts the focus on the ever-changing bright canvas right outside.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Curving whitewashed pavilions cascade down the hillside toward wooden sundecks along the water.
Notable
Wooden jetties with private cabanas and water sports span a secluded Aegean peninsula.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Forbes Travel Guide and Condé Nast Traveler.
The 76 rooms, suites, and villas do a fine job of getting out of their own way, arraying swaths of blonde wood and swoopy, curvilinear furnishings so as best to welcome floods of light and knockout Aegean panoramas.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Torba keeps a quiet village pace among olive groves and pine woods, with central Bodrum six kilometers away.
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The rooms
Curved blonde-wood furniture keeps the focus on sea-facing balconies, while ten standalone villas add private swimming pools.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A rooftop infinity pool overlooks Torba Bay. Down on the waterfront sundeck, thatched cabanas surround a curved club pool.
The spa and gym
The circular gym sits beneath a round skylight. Across the spa, cedar saunas flank a Turkish marble hammam.
At the table
Terraces set with olive trees serve Aegean seafood at sunset, and thatched bars pour cocktails along the water.
From its sleek, futuristic-looking buildings to the plush seaside lounges, private plunge pools, and wooden jetties, it’s a coastal oasis that complements its natural surroundings.
How it began
Architect Gokhan Avcioglu modeled the layout on a water droplet, scattering low-rise pavilions across the slope to catch cooling Aegean breezes.
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Our shorthand
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.