Photo: courtesy of The Bodrum EDITION
The Bodrum EDITION
A resort of 2018 in a sheltered cove near Yalıkavak, its grounds sloping down through olive trees to a beach and a jetty.
Overview
The Bodrum EDITION is a resort hotel on a sheltered cove near Yalıkavak. It lies on the west side of the Bodrum Peninsula. It opened in 2018 under the EDITION brand, which began with the hotelier Ian Schrager and now runs worldwide with Marriott. Rooms, suites and villas step down a slope toward a white beach and a jetty. The hotel appears in the MICHELIN Guide, and its restaurant, Kitchen, holds a MICHELIN Star.
The Bodrum EDITION at a glance
Inside, the look is spare yet warm. Wood finishes, light fabrics and marble bathrooms give the rooms the feel of a beach house, and most of them face the Aegean. Beyond the rooms, you find a spa, an infinity pool and a beach club. At night, you can choose a grill above the bay or Turkish, Japanese and Latin American menus. Finally, a nightclub keeps going after dinner.
Quick facts
- Good for: couples and friends who want a social beach stay, food lovers, a spa break
- Best combined with: Bodrum Castle, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus and a day out on a yacht
The Site and Its Story
A cove at Yalıkavak
The resort fills about 22,000 square meters (5.4 acres) of a cove that lies out of the strongest winds. Its grounds form a horseshoe that slopes down to a beach of about 100 m (330 feet) and a jetty with cabanas. The landscaping keeps to the plants of the peninsula itself, so native olive trees grow between the buildings. In the same way, builders used local stone throughout the resort.
How the Bodrum EDITION was built
Ian Schrager's company shaped the concept, while the designer Christophe Pillet worked with that team on the reception. There, a glass atrium frames the bay as you walk in, so the sea is the first thing you see. The hotel opened in the summer of 2018. Since then, the restaurant has held its MICHELIN Star for three years in a row, through 2026.
Where the Bodrum EDITION Sits
Yalıkavak lies at the western point of the peninsula, and its marina is about 3 km (2 miles) from the hotel. By contrast, Bodrum town lies on the far side of the peninsula. There, Bodrum Castle stands where the first settlement of ancient Halicarnassus stood. The Knights of Saint John built it between 1406 and 1523, and today it holds the Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology. In town are the remains of the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. For flights, Milas-Bodrum Airport lies 37 km (23 miles) from the center of Bodrum. Our Bodrum guide covers the town, its bays and the Carian sites inland.
Day trips from Yalıkavak
Inland, Milas was once Mylasa, the seat of the Hecatomnid dynasty. Around 367 BC, Mausolus moved his capital from there to Halicarnassus. Today Milas lies just 17 km (11 miles) from the airport. You can visit it on the day you fly in or out. By sea, a day on a yacht shows you the coast of the peninsula from the water.
Who It Suits
The Bodrum EDITION suits couples and friends who want a beach by day and a lively dinner at night. It also suits food lovers, since Kitchen holds a MICHELIN Star. Because the mood is stylish but casual, it fits travelers who like good design without formality.
Visiting or Staying at the Bodrum EDITION
Updated: October 26, 2026.
Spa, beach and dining at the EDITION
The spa has a hammam, a salon and a gym, and the infinity pool looks out over the bay. Down at the water, the beach club runs beside the jetty. However, if you want to dine at Kitchen without staying, ask the hotel first. We book your stay at The Bodrum EDITION.
Seeing Bodrum with Us
Would you like to stay on the Yalıkavak side and still see the castle and the Carian sites? From the Yalıkavak side, the castle is a drive away; send us your stay for the hotel stay, a day on a yacht in the bays or our Bodrum city and boat tour. For other places to stay on the peninsula, see our guide to The 5 Best Hotels in Bodrum, Bay by Bay.
Frequently asked questions
Can you book The Bodrum EDITION for us?
Yes. We arrange stays at The Bodrum EDITION as part of a private trip in Turkey. Ask us for your dates.
Where is The Bodrum EDITION, and how far is it from the airport?
It stands on a sheltered cove near Yalıkavak, on the west side of the Bodrum Peninsula, about 3 km (2 miles) from Yalıkavak's marina. Our driver meets you at Milas-Bodrum Airport, so ask us for the transfer time.
What does the hotel offer?
A white beach with a jetty and a beach club, an infinity pool and a spa with a hammam. Its restaurant, Kitchen, holds a MICHELIN Star.
When did The Bodrum EDITION open?
It opened in the summer of 2018. Its rooms, suites and villas step down a slope toward the beach, and most of them face the Aegean.
What can we pair with a stay at The Bodrum EDITION?
See Bodrum Castle and the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, or spend a day on a yacht in the bays. We can also arrange our Bodrum city and boat tour.
