Maxx Royal Bodrum

Maxx Royal Bodrum, a Michelin Key Selected property that debuted in May 2024, has quickly established itself as a beacon of luxury on the Bodrum Peninsula, offering an unparalleled guest experience. It is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, signifying its adherence to global luxury standards.

1. Overall Rating & Sentiment

The general consensus for Maxx Royal Bodrum is overwhelmingly positive, with guests frequently describing their stays as "exceptional" and "wonderful." It consistently receives high ratings for staff, facilities, cleanliness, comfort, and location, often scoring above 9.0 out of 10. Many guests consider it the "best resort in Bodrum" and a place they wish to return to for spoiling themselves with its beauty and service.

2. Key Highlights

Guests consistently praise the resort's stunning property, top-notch facilities, and exceptional service and hospitality. Its design-forward aesthetic seamlessly blends with the natural landscape of windswept shorelines and citrus-studded cliffs. The resort offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views and a variety of pristine pools, including a saltwater swimming pool. Amenities such as a world-class spa, fitness center, yoga classes, and a dedicated mobile app for seamless communication and requests are highly appreciated. The inclusion of global gastronomy and hospitality brands like Caviar Kaspia, Spago by Wolfgang Puck, and Mykonos's Scorpios further elevates the experience.

3. Room Quality

Maxx Royal Bodrum exclusively offers suites and villas, with no standard "rooms," all providing glimpses of the sea. The accommodations are described as lavish, spacious, and sophisticated, ranging from entry-level suites at 775 sq ft to a sprawling 11,442 sq ft Presidential Villa with five bedrooms and a private saltwater pool. The Laguna rooms and suites are particularly coveted, situated alongside an undulating saltwater pool, enhancing the sensation of floating. Rooms feature elegant, simple, and smartly deployed materials such as sea-green striated Turkish marble, organic linen curtains, and locally sourced wooden coffee tables. Guests appreciate the pillow menu, Diptyque toiletries, spacious exposed closets, and thoughtful amenities like premium Bluetooth speakers and in-room control tablets. While the design is generally lauded, some minor criticisms include potentially darker lighting in rooms and steps that could be safer.

4. Dining Experience

The resort is a gastronomic paradise, offering seven restaurants, a French patisserie, four bars, and an ice cream parlor. It boasts collaborations with renowned culinary names, including Caviar Kaspia, Spago by Wolfgang Puck, and Oro by Michelin-starred Italian Chef Alfredo Russo. Guests have praised the delicious food across various cuisines, including modern Italian, Latin-infused at Casa Sol, and Aegean at Le Pont. The breakfast at Twenty4 is described as a "divine feast," though some guests have found the food of the main restaurant at breakfast to be fresh and fancy but "not tasty." While the Michelin-starred Italian restaurant (Oro) offers exquisite dishes, some guests noted the portions might be less generous. The pastry boutique, Le Melange, is highlighted for its exquisitely sculpted pastries and artisanal chocolates.

5. Service & Staff

The service and staff at Maxx Royal Bodrum are consistently rated as "exceptional" and "absolutely brilliant." Guests frequently mention the professionalism, responsiveness, warm attitude, and attentiveness of the team, including personal assistants who go above and beyond. The staff are described as friendly, helpful, and generous, contributing significantly to an unforgettable experience.

6. Location & Accessibility

Maxx Royal Bodrum is nestled on a secluded bay on the northern shores of the Bodrum Peninsula, offering a prime beachfront location with stunning sea views. It is situated in the ultra-luxe neighborhood of Göltürkbükü, approximately 50 minutes southwest of Milas-Bodrum airport. The resort is close to attractions like Mandarin Oriental Beach. While the resort is expansive and hilly, 67 buggies are available to ferry guests around, adding a sense of adventure. For accessibility, several guest rooms are ADA-compliant, and the beach-level area, including pools and restaurants, has ramps and wide walkways. However, navigating between some buildings may require alternative pathways without continuous elevator service, and buggies are not wheelchair-accessible.

7. Value & Pricing

Maxx Royal Bodrum is positioned as a luxury property, and its pricing reflects this. Nightly rates for a sea-view suite, including breakfast, lead in at €1,000. Despite the high price, many guests state it is "totally worth it" for the luxury, service, and hospitality received. Unlike some of its sister properties, the Bodrum outpost operates on a bed-and-breakfast concept, with other culinary options incurring additional charges.

8. Common Complaints

While overwhelmingly positive, some recurring issues or criticisms include:

• The main restaurant's breakfast food being fresh and fancy but not particularly "tasty."
• High prices for drinks, particularly on the beach, with some guests noting an Aperol Spritz costing €34 and a breakfast with cheap Prosecco being billed at €200.
• The Michelin-starred Italian restaurant, Oro, while excellent, has been mentioned by some guests as offering less generous portions.
• Occasional feedback regarding room lighting that could be brighter and steps that could be safer.

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