Aegean bays and polished evenings
Bodrum Peninsula
Bodrum combines marinas, restaurants, beach retreats and access to historic sites. Peninsula position affects transfer time and the atmosphere outside the hotel.
The Farr destinations
Turkey
Generous resort living, Aegean coastlines and space for every generation.
Pictured: Maxx Royal Belek
The destination, considered
Generous days on the Riviera.
Belek brings resort living and golf into the same conversation; the wider Antalya coast and Bodrum offer different settings. Compare the scale of the hotel, its accommodation and the experiences you will actually use.
Your personal concierge helps you compare the setting, the accommodation and the practical details, then handles your booking from start to finish.
The destination, properly understood
Türkiye,
in greater detail.
Compare the Aegean character of Bodrum with Antalya’s Mediterranean resorts, then decide how much history, coast and resort life should share the journey.
Region-by-region guidanceSeasonal contextConcierge planning notes
Where to stay
Four distinct ways
to experience it.
Integrated resorts and golf
Belek
Belek is known for large beachfront resorts, extensive facilities and golf courses, making it practical for families and multi-generational groups.
Mediterranean coast and ancient sites
Antalya, Side & Kemer
The wider Antalya region combines long resort beaches with access to sites including Perge, Aspendos and the old quarter of Kaleiçi.
A city worthy of its own chapter
Istanbul
Set across Europe and Asia, Istanbul adds imperial architecture, bazaars, contemporary dining and Bosphorus views before or after the coast.
What to do
Experiences with
real sense of place.
Signature experience
Cruise the Aegean
A private gulet or day boat is a natural way to explore bays around Bodrum and the southwest coast.
Signature experience
See the ancient coast
Ephesus, Perge, Aspendos and other archaeological sites deserve realistic travel time and a specialist guide.
Signature experience
Use the hammam well
Choose a respected hotel spa or established hammam and understand whether the experience is traditional, private or treatment-led.
Signature experience
Make room for Istanbul
Two or three well-paced city nights can contrast beautifully with a longer coastal stay.
When to go
Use the season,
not just the date.
April–May
Comfortable for touring and golf, with coastal hotels moving into their main season; water may still feel cool.
June–September
The principal beach season on the Aegean and Mediterranean, with hot conditions and the greatest demand in school holidays.
October
Often attractive for the coast, golf and historic sites, though seasonal services reduce as the month progresses.
November–March
Better suited to Istanbul, culture and selected year-round resorts than a conventional beach holiday.
Plan it well
Details that change the holiday.
- Bodrum and Antalya are separate gateways; choose the coast before comparing flights and transfers.
- Large resorts vary in scale, dining systems and room geography—request a room location that matches how your party moves.
- Check current entry requirements and regional travel advice before committing.
Destination information checked against GoTürkiye — official tourism portal. Entry rules, safety advice and local conditions can change: review the current UK government travel advice before booking and departure.
The choice that matters
Find your version of Turkey.
Belek · Regnum Carya
Consider the room and villa options alongside the Carya golf setting. A party combining golf with beach time should compare the whole resort experience.
Explore the hotel guide ↗Belek · Maxx Royal
Compare the suites and villas with the Montgomerie Maxx Royal golf setting. Decide how much time belongs to the course and how much to the people travelling with you.
Explore the hotel guide ↗Bodrum · private beach living
Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum brings two private beaches and rooms, suites and villas to Paradise Bay. Compare its Aegean setting with the golf-led resorts in Belek.
Discuss this idea ↗
A stay to consider · Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum
Bodrum, at your own pace.
On Paradise Bay, two private beaches give this Aegean stay a different character from a golf-led holiday in Belek. Accommodation ranges from rooms to substantial villas, allowing the setting and the amount of private space to lead the choice.
A Garden View Room brings a terrace into the stay. A Mandarin Junior Suite adds a private terrace with a plunge pool and outdoor shower. For a larger gathering, ask your concierge to compare the bedroom arrangements of the individual villas.
Would you prefer a beach retreat in Bodrum or a resort-and-golf stay in Belek?
When to travel
Warm-weather living
Türkiye’s Mediterranean coast has hot summers and milder winters. Spring and autumn are worth discussing when golf or exploring matters as much as pool time. Seasonal facilities and course arrangements need checking for your stay.
Official destination information ↗
The Farr collection
Hotels to explore.
Turkey
Regnum Carya
Belek resort & golf
Golf, substantial resort facilities and a choice of main-building rooms, pool rooms and villas.
Explore the hotel guide →
Turkey
Maxx Royal Belek
Suites, villas & golf
Suites, lagoon living and villas with championship golf and a wide choice of dining.
Explore the hotel guide →
Turkey
Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum
Aegean suites and private villas
Paradise Bay terraces, private-pool accommodation and a varied seasonal dining scene.
Explore the hotel guide →A journey idea to discuss
Golf, without making every day about golf
Build a few rounds into a resort holiday, leaving shared time for everyone travelling. Your concierge can discuss tee-time requests alongside the room choice and airport arrangements.
An idea for your enquiry, not a fixed itinerary. Your proposal will confirm the arrangements and availability.
Before you choose
The details
that matter.
All-inclusive packages are not interchangeable. Ask about dining reservations, premium services and villa benefits for the exact category quoted. For golf, establish your preferred courses, playing days and equipment requirements before finalising the stay.
What should I include in my enquiry?
Your preferred dates, departure airport, number of adults and children, approximate budget and the kind of accommodation you enjoy. Mention any must-haves so they guide the shortlist.
Can you suggest somewhere beyond this collection?
Yes, use the enquiry to tell us what you have in mind. The collection is a starting point; we can discuss other possibilities and establish what is available through the relevant providers.
For more destination background: official tourism information.
The detail makes the difference
What matters
to you?
Bring these preferences into your first conversation.
- 01A separate bedroom for children
- 02Preferred courses and rounds
- 03Dining beyond the main restaurant
Your personal travel concierge
Every detail.
Personally considered.
You will be assigned a personal concierge who handles your enquiry and booking from start to finish. Share the places you love, the people travelling and the details that matter most.
Our website is a selection. If you have something different in mind, let us know.