Six Senses Kaplankaya
Milas, Muğla, Bodrum, Turkey
Overview
With a prime postcode on the picturesque Aegean coastline, Six Senses Kaplankaya pairs sleek, contemporary design with a landscape of rolling hills and ancient olive groves. Guest rooms open onto balconies or terraces with sweeping sea views, while interiors lean into natural materials for an understated feel.
Wellness here goes far beyond switching off. Guests have access to hydrotherapy circuits, restorative massages and personalised holistic programmes, alongside yoga, Pilates and guided fitness sessions. Multiple outdoor pools, three private beaches and dedicated wellness studios create space to slow down and move mindfully. And an expert team of doctors, therapists and nutritionists ensures each stay is carefully tailored, without ever feeling clinical.
Dining shows off the region’s best bits, with Mediterranean and Aegean-inspired dishes made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients, alongside thoughtfully designed wellness menus for those seeking a more balanced approach.
Everyone is welcome at Six Senses Kaplankaya, and there’s a Kids’ Club with organised activities. That said, the emphasis here is on wellbeing, so it’s best suited to families with older children.
When to go
What we love
- The Alchemy Bar workshops where you can make your own beauty products – let your creativity flow
- The integrative wellness approach with all elements combining to restore your inner balance
- The extensive spa, which has a hydrothermal experience – don't miss the salt grotto and igloo
Who should go
- Solo travellers happy to soak up some serenity but also to feel personally nurtured
- Travellers who want expert advice on everything from nutrition to exercise – the team is ultra-knowledgeable
- Those who like the finer things in life: it’s luxury all the way here and you get what you pay for
Wellness
True to the reputable Six Senses name, Kaplankaya has comprehensive wellness and holistic health programmes, combining preventative Eastern practices with results-driven Western therapies. Guests are looked after by a team of medical doctors, nutritionists, and naturopaths who are experts in their fields.
Wellness facilities include 20 treatment rooms, an indoor heated pool, Watsu pool and hydrotherapy pool (in addition to two outdoor pools), a salt grotto, sauna, igloo, hammam, heated loungers, nail bar, and a hairdresser.
The fitness options are just as varied, and include a state-of-the-art gym, tennis court, yoga and Pilates studios, a waterfront yoga platform, and a cycling studio.
- Muscle activation technique
- Tension soother massage
- Cellular exclusive lift concept facial
- Yoga
- Pilates
- Meditation
- Cycling class
- Abs and core training
- Mindful walks
- Circuit training
- Body weight training
Activities
- Tennis
- Table tennis
- Water sports
- Racquetball court
- Cooking class
- Boat trips
- Great spot for biking and hiking by the coast
- Visit ancient city of Ephesus with 4th century BC amphitheatre
- Head to Bodrum for shopping
Sample Weekly Class Schedule
Please note - Classes are subject to change and seasonal adjustmentsRooms
Six Senses Kaplankaya has 141 rooms and suites, including so-called Ridge Rooms in five hillside villages. All offer spectacular Aegean Sea views. Ridge Rooms feature private terraces and pools, while every accommodation includes a marble bathroom with a large bath and walk-in shower.
Please note, Ridge Rooms are unavailable in low season.
Size: 54 square metres
These rooms have king-size or twin double beds, a sofa area, dressing room, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a balcony with Aegean Sea views. Facilities include air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, a flatscreen satellite TV, telephone, safe, mini bar, bottled water, tea and coffee making facilities, beach bag, yoga mat, flip flops and The Organic Pharmacy toiletries.
These rooms have king-size or twin double beds, a sofa area, dressing room, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a balcony with Aegean Sea views. Facilities include air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, a flatscreen satellite TV, telephone, safe, mini bar, bottled water, tea and coffee making facilities, beach bag, yoga mat, flip flops and The Organic Pharmacy toiletries.
These rooms are tucked away from the main building on a hill, with a king-size or twin beds, a sofa area, a walk-in wardrobe, floor-to-ceiling view windows, and a balcony with Aegean Sea views. Facilities include air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, a flatscreen satellite TV, telephone, safe, mini bar, bottled water, tea and coffee making facilities, beach bag, yoga mat, flip flops and The Organic Pharmacy toiletries.
Size: 74 square metres
These spacious suites have a king-size bed, walk-in wardrobe and dressing room, separate living area and a large terrace with sea views. Facilities include air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, a flatscreen satellite TV, telephone, safe, mini bar, bottled water, tea and coffee making facilities, beach bag, yoga mat, flip flops and The Organic Pharmacy toiletries.
What’s on the menu
Six Senses Kaplankaya takes food quality seriously, using ingredients from its own gardens and trusted local suppliers. Mediterranean and Aegean dishes are given a Turkish twist. Guests on wellness programmes have a special menu, and all restaurants offer gluten and dairy-free options.
Location
Six Senses Kaplankaya lies on the Aegean coastline, with direct access to three private beaches. The traditional villages of Akbük and Bozbük are just a 15-minute drive away, offering a glimpse into local life beyond the resort. Bodrum is one hour away, and well worth a daytrip for its pretty marina, historic castle and boutiques.
Transfers are approximately 45 minutes by car from Milas Bodrum International Airport, or a 10-minute helicopter ride. From Bodrum Airport, the drive takes around one hour.
Families, Children & Infants
Everyone is welcome at Six Senses Kaplankaya and there are Kids Club activities. However, there is a focus on wellbeing here so it would be better suited to older children only.Reviews
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