In-Depth Review of Maxx Royal Bodrum in Turkey - AFAR
"An ultra‑luxurious, sustainably minded resort set on a private peninsula in Göltürkbükü with a secluded cove, sandy beach and sweeping Aegean views; the property occupies expansive hillside grounds punctuated by monumental artworks (a Refik Anadol digital mural in the soaring atrium and Bernar Venet sculptures on the headlands) and minimalist Med‑Scandinavian architecture that emphasizes wood, glass and stone. The 282 suites and villas—designed by Geo_ID and Mahmut Anlar—range from generously sized entry suites to multi‑bedroom Laguna Series and an 11,442 sq ft presidential villa, many with private pools and wide sea‑facing balconies; interiors feature handcrafted tiles, green marble sinks and luxury toiletries, with in‑room tablets and curated amenities. Dining is a major draw, with partnerships that include Wolfgang Puck’s Spago (notable for smoked salmon pizza with caviar, sesame cones with tuna tartare and a glazed whole sea bass), Caviar Kaspia, Oro by chef Alfredo Russo (highlighted by a deconstructed eggplant parmigiana and ravioli del plin), the beachside Casa Sol (huevos rancheros, corn tostadas and empanadas) and a water‑view Le Pont serving classic Aegean meze, fried mussels and grilled turbot and sea bream. Leisure offerings span six pools, multiple bars, a super‑exclusive Scorpios beach club, tennis courts, a vast 5,750 m² wellbeing centre with an Olympic pool, Technogym, exotic saunas, a hammam, 21 treatment rooms and a Longevity Clinic overseen by Dr. Buğra Öktem, plus high‑tech medi‑spa options like cryotherapy and sensory deprivation. Service is polished and personal—concierges reachable via app, multilingual staff and attentive beach attendants—while families benefit from an elaborate Maxxi Land kids’ club with separate age zones, cinema, theater and workshops. Practical notes: the resort is about a 50‑minute drive from Milas–Bodrum airport, offers a few ADA‑compliant rooms and ramps and elevators in parts of the site but can be difficult to navigate on foot because it’s built into a hill, and on‑site transport is mainly by buggies that are not wheelchair‑accessible." - Anya von Bremzen
