Spotlight On: Lujo

Written by Ella Cawthorne Last updated June 4th 202404/06/24

Many icons around the world introduce themselves by just one name – Madonna, Cher, Prince to name a few. And this hotel has followed suit, one short and snappy name but is definitely nothing short of an iconic spot. Next up in the Spotlight On series is Lujo in Bodrum, Turkey, and this place is a real show stopper! Keep reading to find out more…

Five Star Luxury

Lujo is found in the popular resort of Bodrum in Turkey, which is said to be fast becoming the Saint-Tropez of the Turkish Riviera! The summertime can see many famous guests choosing to holiday here including Christiano Ronaldo, Beyoncé and the Saudi royal family. This trendy, cosmopolitan town is made up of sugar-cube houses that spill down the hillside into two turquoise bays, one has a glitzy new marina, the other a small beach. They’re both watched over by the turrets of St Peter’s Castle.

The hotel itself is in a beautiful spot, and spreads its grounds far and wide for the ultimate, peaceful, luxury retreat. Because of its grand stature, the hotel boasts not one, not two, but three private beaches reserved for hotel guests only. Down on the sea front you’ll also find Indigo Beach Club, which is reserved for adults only.

Lujo is well located for your holiday whether you’d like a quiet and tranquil retreat where you don’t need to leave the hotel grounds, or if you’re the exploring type, there’s plenty of towns close by that you can explore. Güvercinlik is only 4km away, and it’s great for hilly walks and hiking trails if that’s your sort of thing. A little further afield you’ll find Bodrum City Centre, about 20km away, and here you can enjoy plenty of historic sites, bazaars and even the Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology.

Feasts Fit For Royalty

Fussy eaters are well taken care of here thanks to the stocked main restaurant and choice of a la carte spots. The main restaurant has 24/7 dining too, so you can pick up your late night snack with ease. Asian, Italian and International à la cartes are all on the cards, along with a steakhouse. As part of your All Inclusive package you’ll be able to dine at six à la cartes – Asma, Gaia, Opa, Koza, Sorriso and Shibori. The teppanyaki at Opa, El Gaucho and Secret are payable if you choose to visit those. Wine from the cellar is payable, too. Just so you know, the El Gaucho restaurant isn’t open during April and October, along with the Gaia – which is also closed in October. Here’s a run down of each place:

Asma à la carte – Whilst in Turkey you’ll want to try out local, authentic dishes at this à la carte, including Anatolian cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Just so you know, as part of the B&B package, B&B guests can dine here for breakfast.
El Gaucho à la carte – This place serves up a medley of grilled steaks
Gaia à la carte – Variety of international snacks at breakfast to kick-start your day, followed by fish and seafood for lunch and dinner. As part of the B&B package, B&B guests can dine here for breakfast.
Opa – Opa’s is an adults-only dining venue offering Mediterranean and Asian cuisine. Or, you can opt for teppanyaki for your main meal. Just so you know, as part of the B&B package, B&B guests can dine at Opa for breakfast.
Koza – The hotel’s main restaurant has 24/7 dining – with international cuisine and its own sushi bar – the latter’s from midday ’til 3pm. Just so you know, as part of the B&B package, B&B guests can dine here for breakfast.
Secret à la carte – This à la carte offers an international gourmet menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. And the bar menu lists premium beverages, wine from the cellar, and soft drinks until midnight, too.
Sorriso à la carte – Italian cuisine lines up the menu at Sorriso, plus the bar’s open until midnight.
Shibori à la carte – The à la carte menu here includes sushi and noodles, plus robatayaki show-cooking.

You’ve got just as many in-between meal options, as well. Bluette Patisserie serves lots of tasty sweet treats like desserts, chocolate and homemade ice cream. There’s also 14 bars dotted around the hotel grounds, so you won’t go thirsty!

Flex Your Fitness

Whether you’re a youngster or a big, grown up kid, there’s plenty to keep you entertained at Lujo! Little ones’ are spoiled for choice in the kids’ club. It’s loaded up with a Lego room, video games, a playground, music rooms and a laser tag zone. For adults, there’s a list as long as your arm of sports to try your hand at, including aqua aerobics, basketball, darts, pilates, and table tennis to name a few. But the fun doesn’t stop there, down at the beach you can get the adrenaline pumping with water-skiing, wakeboarding and parasailing, or why not give beach volleyball a go if you prefer being on dry land?

There’s a whole host of different workshops on offer too. They’re themed on everything from cocktails, sushi and gourmet cooking, to make-up, music, arts and crafts, and reflexology. These are in addition to your holiday package, and are payable at the hotel, but they’re well worth booking onto if you fancy shaking up your holiday and trying something new.

As the sun goes down, the fun doesn’t stop here! The kids’ club that’s available during the daytime is actually open until 2am, so whether your little ones are looking for some fun in the sun or an evening boogie, they’ll be well looked after. For the whole family, the place to be is the outdoor stage, it comes alive when the sun goes to sleep! You can take in family-friendly shows packed with performances by acrobats, soul singers, DJs and pop groups. As for watering holes, each beach comes with its own bar. Two are by the sand, and one’s on a pier. Up on the terrace, you’ll find the Pablo Esco Bar – a swanky cigar and liquor lounge.

Relax, Take It Easy!

With so much fun to be had here, and plenty of activities to help you break a sweat, you’ll be happy to know this hotel is the perfect place to relax too, it really has it all! If you fancy treating yourself to a spa treatment during your holiday, the hotel’s spa won’t disappoint. The Sensum Spa & Wellness is perfect for head-to-toe pampering. Its menu is brimming with treatments including holistic massages, facials, seaweed body wraps, Turkish Hamam rituals, and reflexology. There’s also a jacuzzi, sauna, salt room, steam room, relaxation room and Turkish bath to enjoy. If you’d like to top up on your favourite beauty treatment, the beauty salon has plenty to offer like makeovers, manicures and pedicures.

But, at the end of a long day, the place you want to find the most relaxing of all, is of course your cosy room. Superior double rooms plus the option to upgrade to a swim-up with terrace are bookable. Deluxe rooms come with a balcony, while luxury doubles have a terrace. And family rooms can sleep up to 4, and have a balcony, too. All rooms include partial sea views and you’ll have a TV, a wardrobe, air-con, bathrobes and slippers, and free Wi-Fi.