In Brief: OKU Hotels has announced plans to establish a new hotel in Türkiye, OKU Bodrum, and to resume operations at its OKU Andalusia property in Spain, both slated for 2026.
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OKU Bodrum – Image Credit OKU Hotels
OKU Hotels will open OKU Bodrum on 1 May 2026 and reopen OKU Andalusia for its first full season on 17 April 2026, expanding its portfolio to four properties.
OKU Hotels will open OKU Bodrum on the northern coast of the Bodrum peninsula in Türkiye on 1 May 2026. The adults-only property will be the brand’s first in Türkiye and will feature 58 rooms and suites, all with front-facing sea views, private balconies or terraces, and several with private or shared pools. The hotel offers direct access to a protected bay and a private jetty for boat access to lagoons, islands, and marinas.
Dining at OKU Bodrum will include three venues: Teyo, an open-air Nikkei-inspired restaurant; To Kima Restaurant, serving Mediterranean cuisine; and The Round Bar, located on the jetty and offering meze snacks and cocktails. The hotel will display a curated collection of artworks and sculptural installations through a collaboration with art curator Begüm Güney.
Amenities at OKU Bodrum will include a spa with a hammam, sauna, sea-view fitness area, relaxation space, and open-air seafront treatment cabanas. Activities will range from garden-to-glass workshops and guided hiking excursions to visits to artisanal weaving studios.
OKU Andalusia in Spain will reopen for its first full season on 17 April 2026, introducing new facilities including the Beach Club Alma on the Costa del Sol, with a menu focused on fresh seafood, crudo, caviar dishes, padrón peppers, and aged Galician beef. Alma will feature an adults-only pool area with a snack menu and DJ music.
Additional dining options at OKU Andalusia will include Teyo, led by Executive Chef Mark Vaessen; To Kima for all-day Mediterranean cuisine; The Terrace for breakfast and Italian-inspired evening menus; and a new Bodega wine bar and open-air piazza serving Spanish and local wines with deli-style plates.
Wellness facilities at OKU Andalusia will include a 2,000-square-meter spa with an indoor pool, relaxation area, meditation courtyard, sauna, steam room, vitality showers, movement spaces, an open-air yoga shala, and a fitness center. The Sports Club will offer tennis, padel, and a multi-use pitch, with a wellness menu available at the pool.
The property will introduce a new kids’ club for children up to 12 years old, featuring an adventure playground with treehouses, a splash area, and activities such as treasure hunts, local crafts, water play, and workshops. Facilities for teens will include watersports and beach bonfires.
OKU Andalusia will offer 255 guest rooms, including terraced suites with private pools, roof terrace rooms with ocean views, and a private four-bedroom villa next to the beach. On-property activities will include wine tasting, basket-weaving workshops, and daily meditation. The location provides access to beaches, golf courses, hiking trails, and villages, with nearby activities including nature trails at the Los Alcornocales Nature Reserve, kitesurfing in Tarifa, and golf along the Mediterranean coast.
With these additions, OKU Hotels’ portfolio will include four properties, with existing locations in Ibiza and Kos.
