40 minutes’ drive from Bodrum airport.

On tranquil Barbaros Bay, 15 minutes from Bodrum city centre.

There are 173 elegantly-appointed rooms and suites, all with a sea view, private balcony or terrace, air conditioning, HDTV, WiFi, mini bar and in-room safe. Upgrade to a suite for extras including an espresso machine, BOSE iPod dock and VIP bathroom amenities. The One Bedroom Suites have a Jacuzzi, as do the plush Presidential Suites, which feature a private entrance, living room with large dining table and two dressing rooms. There are also 36 residences housed in separate blocks, offering two or three bedrooms, a large balcony or private garden, living room, fully-equipped kitchen and parking area. Residences have access to all of the facilities at the main hotel.

Varied dining options include pan-Asian cuisine at Saigon, à la carte Italian at La Luce and contemporary Turkish cooking at Olives. The Barbarossa Beach Restaurant is a popular spot during the daytime, serving Aegean-inspired seafood and snacks, and there is also a relaxed poolside restaurant and bar where you can grab light Mediterranean bites, cocktails, smoothies and frozen drinks. Other spots to enjoy a drink include the Sundeck, where DJs lay on downtempo grooves during the day, and the aptly-named Chill Out Lounge, where you can get in the mood with a traditional shisha.

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The private sandy beach includes dedicated adults-only and family sections, and there’s a beautiful outdoor infinity pool. The expansive Sanitas Spa includes a heated indoor pool, whirlpool, Hammam, saunas, steam rooms and fitness centre, and there’s a massage cabana at the beach. Activities on offer include scuba diving, surfing, trekking and yacht rental, with a private marina on site. There is also a games room, kids’ club, playground and art gallery, so there’s plenty to keep everyone entertained.