This summer, Yalıkavak Marina Hotel by METT Collection emerges as one of Bodrum’s most sought-after places to stay, bringing together the energy of Yalıkavak’s celebrated social scene and the ease of a private coastal escape. As the only hotel located directly inside Yalıkavak Marina, the intimate 36-key retreat places guests at the centre of the season with waterfront dining and designer boutiques, yacht-filled views and late-night destinations, while offering its own private beach, pool and uninterrupted panoramas of the Aegean.
Recognised multiple times as the World’s Best Superyacht Marina and awarded the prestigious 5 Gold Anchor Platinum rating, Yalıkavak Marina captures the energy of Bodrum’s summer season through superyachts, over 130 international boutiques and celebrated dining and nightlife. From the hotel, guests can step straight into the marina and spend the day browsing Dior, Saint Laurent and Gucci, pause for a waterfront lunch, and continue into the evening at destinations such as Zuma and Bagatelle.
Beyond the marina’s social rhythm, the hotel offers an intimate retreat designed for guests who value both privacy and proximity. Refurbished in 2023, the property comprises just 36 rooms, suites and villas, including spacious two-bedroom suites with private pools and an exclusive three-bedroom villa featuring its own deck and private yacht dock.
The experience extends to AURA Beach, the hotel’s signature beachfront restaurant and lounge. At its heart, a striking 30.70-metre pool is framed by loungers and uninterrupted sea views, creating a private counterpart to the energy of the marina just moments away. Pairing Mediterranean warmth with Japanese culinary precision, AURA Beach offers a relaxed setting that evolves throughout the day, from leisurely lunches overlooking the water to DJ-led sunset sessions as evening settles over the Aegean.
Few addresses on the Bodrum Peninsula offer both a private beachfront and direct access to an internationally recognised superyacht marina. As luxury travel increasingly becomes defined by access, ease and a genuine sense of place, Yalıkavak Marina Hotel offers something that cannot be replicated elsewhere in Bodrum: the intimacy of a private coastal escape, set within the marina’s most coveted address.
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