Amanruya

An Ottoman village

In the north of the Bodrum peninsula, Amanruya overlooks a breathtaking Mediterranean landscape with 36 pavilions featuring private pools, discreetly nestled among maritime pines, cypresses and olive trees with views of the deep blue sea. It is an ultra-chic retreat for discovering the fascinating Aegean region on the Turkish side. Along a winding road through nature, Amanruya is revealed with its dream location overlooking the Aegean Sea. Inspired by local architecture, the resort has successfully recreated an Ottoman village atmosphere with terraced structures while preserving a luxurious sense of space. The 36 pavilions have been designed using local stone, dark mahogany furniture and white Turkish marble, opening generously onto a private courtyard with a swimming pool and pergola worthy of a Fellini film. No detail has been overlooked, featuring a 50-metre-long infinity pool, a beach club on a private cove, a relaxing spa, a gym, a restaurant, a wine bar, a cellar, a library, a boutique, an art gallery, a carpet shop, and a myriad of excursions to be organised a la carte with the concierge to discover the region's many UNESCO World Heritage historical sites.

STYLE

The architectural duo Ogün have designed a hotel with elegant and understated lines that blends into its natural setting

SITUATION

To the north of the Bodrum peninsula, a 45-minute drive from Bodrum airport

CAPACITY

36 detached houses with private pool and garden

HIGHLIGHTS

The natural setting of Amanruya has remained spectacular, with the hotel having blended brilliantly among the olive trees and cypresses

THE EXPERIENCES

  • At Amanruya: Swimming pool, spa, gym, yoga classes, tennis, non-motorised water sports
  • Nearby: Golf, hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, visiting pottery and carpet-weaving workshops
  • Optional extras: Excursions to the ancient sites of Didyma, Miletus, Priene or Ephesus

THE EXTRAORDINARY

The Deluxe Sea View Pool Pavilions are an example of success and perfection, offering 75 m² of space featuring Aman's sleek chic style, noble local materials (Istanbul carpets, pale grey Antalya marble) blended with signature contemporary furniture, such as Hans Wegner's famous wishbone chair. Perfectionists of understated interior design will be delighted.

ETHICS

Aman Group has made the equation "ecofriendly" = "beautiful" a reality. All their resorts have been designed with a rigorous aesthetic, in the architectural style of their host country, while preserving the natural setting in which they are located as much as possible. This is a true feat, bordering on perfection. Another major strength is that the resorts respect the "small is beautiful" philosophy, rarely offering a capacity of more than 40 rooms.