From its start as a bohemian hideaway for artists and thinkers in the 1970s, Macakizi has transformed into a favorite boutique hotel for well-heeled, young, and glamorous guests.
Clinging to a verdant terraced hillside, it immediately charms with its white-washed stone villas, clad in bougainvillea. Like most Bodrum beach resorts, there’s no actual sandy beach.
At Macakizi, young glamorous Istanbullus curl up on plump deck cushions, smoking cigarettes, sipping cocktails, and socializing. It’s a real fashion parade, too.
All of Macakizi’s 74 rooms are fresh and bright, and many look out over the sea. Most are in two-storey cottages with private balconies. For better sea and garden views, choose an upper-floor room.
Ours had stone floors, puddled white muslin curtains, high-tech lighting, and a giant screen TV. Embroidered cushions added a splash of color to the otherwise neutral ivory and cappuccino color scheme.