MACAKIZI BODRUM

"Though Bodrum’s smattering of luxe hotels undoubtedly do laid-back and relaxed better than most, those in search of an altogether more vibrant stay should set the Macakizi in their sights. The setting is low-key but beautiful, with just 64 rooms, unobtrusive casitas with greenery growing up around them, and bowers of pink bougainvillea framing views of the coast. Of course, it isn’t party all the time. Mornings here stretch past sunrise with solitary sea dips and a replenishing breakfast, though once noon strikes, the background beats kick up a notch. By evening, the indoor-outdoor terraces of the restaurants and bar thrum with a vibrant, all-ages crowd, eating seafood, drinking perfectly-frosted rosé, and setting the world to rights with people who, just mere hours ago, were total strangers."

"After strolling along the magnificent coastal roads, lovers of modern Aegean cuisine will delight in Maçakızı, located in the eponymous hotel that the MICHELIN Guide also recommends. Chef Aret Sahakyan proposes creative dishes that play on local culinary traditions. The wine list is also first-rate, from Turkish and European vintages to an impressive champagne cellar." - MICHELIN Guide

"After strolling along the magnificent coastal roads, lovers of modern Aegean cuisine will delight in Maçakızı, located in the eponymous hotel that the MICHELIN Guide also recommends. Chef Aret Sahakyan proposes creative dishes that play on local culinary traditions. The wine list is also first-rate, from Turkish and European vintages to an impressive champagne cellar." - MICHELIN Guide

"Maçakızı does not give away its secrets easily. The drive that snakes along the narrow roads raises your expectations with each turn, until you arrive at this luxury hotel nestled on a hillside of stunning natural beauty. The mesmerising views of the bay and the elegant decor will captivate you the moment you enter. This is a truly special place, make no mistake. The new take on Aegean cuisine that chef Aret Sahakyan and his team bring to the table only reinforces that feeling. The classic roots of their dishes are evident in the hearty sauces, such as the fish fumet with added butter that gives the barbecued sea bream a delightful richness. The chefs enthusiastically build on that foundation, with a focus on freshness and thoughtfully prepared garnishes. Think pickled vegetable salsa and the umami of fermented goat's cheese with al dente squid and creamy hummus. Champagne lovers will be delighted by the impressive assortment. The wine list is also wide-ranging and includes the best of Turkish and well-known European wine regions. The mysteries of Maçakızı are absolutely worth discovering!" - Michelin Inspector

"This glamorous ‘beach restaurant with rooms’ is made for a good time, with daybeds and a pavilion decked out with comfortable sofas scattered with Rifat Ozbek’s Yastik cushions. Maçakizi is the epitome of understated good taste across a myriad of chilling spaces, from the utterly serene palm-shaded pool to the lower level beach, a vibrant expanse of canopied decking that is the place to while away the day, going directly from sun lounger to sea as a DJ spins soft disco classics."