Aman Resorts has reopened Amanruya as of April 15. Set on 60 acres of secluded hillside about 30 minutes from central Bodrum, the resort overlooks a private bay and offers a peaceful retreat among pine forest, olive groves and clear, warm waters. Guests can enjoy the gentle soundtrack of cicadas and uninterrupted views of the Aegean Sea.
The property blends local materials and craftsmanship with contemporary design. Turkish marble, terracotta and acajou wood appear throughout the resort, creating an atmosphere that is at once refined and rooted in place.
Amanruya comprises 36 separate stone pavilions arranged on terraced gardens. Each pavilion is freestanding and spacious, with exposed beam ceilings, Hammam-style bathrooms, Turkish charcoal fireplaces and private infinity pools that often include outdoor showers. The design emphasizes privacy and seamless indoor-outdoor living.
Communal spaces are intimate and thoughtfully curated. Highlights include a three-story library with a cozy top-floor lounge, a dedicated dining pavilion, a cigar lounge and an art gallery. Outdoors, a 164-foot infinity pool lined with turquoise marble invites leisurely swims and relaxed lounging while taking in sweeping sea views.
Dining is overseen by Turkish chef Ercan Soylu, whose menus span traditional Turkish and Middle Eastern specialties alongside international and Asian-inspired dishes. The culinary program focuses on fresh, locally influenced ingredients presented with contemporary technique.
Just steps from the pavilions, Amanruya’s private beach club sits beside the bay. A pebble beach is furnished with Ottoman divan lounge beds for sunbathing and enjoying the water and dramatic sunsets in privacy and comfort.
Amanruya offers a tranquil combination of understated luxury, local character and natural beauty, making it a destination for guests seeking privacy, culinary variety and relaxed seaside living close to Bodrum.