Mediterranean Elegance Returns: Mandarin Oriental Reopens Iconic Waterfront Resorts in Italy, Turkey, and Greece

Source: Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

Reported By: Caroline Dalal

This spring, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group reintroduces three of its celebrated waterfront properties across Europe, each curated for the traveler who values discretion, distinction, and immersive design. With the seasonal reopening of Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como, Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum, and Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino, the group invites guests to experience the height of Mediterranean luxury, guided by its signature service and rooted in local authenticity.

As the brand continues to expand its global resort portfolio, these three properties remain at the core of what makes Mandarin Oriental an enduring icon of elegance and experiential travel.

On the eastern shore of Lake Como, where tranquility meets old-world refinement, Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como reopens with renewed allure. Tucked within a centuries-old botanical park, the resort is anchored by Villa Roccabruna, a 19th-century architectural jewel that has been gracefully reimagined.

This season introduces a newly redesigned CO.MO Bar & Bistrot, offering lakeside views and an atmosphere of relaxed sophistication. For those seeking a more elevated dining experience, L˜ARIA, under the leadership of Chef Massimiliano Blasone, offers an inspired culinary journey—Italian in essence, yet refined with Japanese nuance.

Wellness also takes center stage at this lakeside retreat. The spa features a zen garden and panoramic wet area, complete with an ice pool, saline bath, Finnish sauna, and the only floating pool on the lake—inviting guests to drift in both water and thought.

Perched along the shores of Turkey’s Aegean coastline, Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum reopens with its distinct blend of Mediterranean charm and elevated seclusion. The resort’s accommodations range from refined suites to expansive villas with private gardens and infinity pools that seem to dissolve into the sea.

Dining spans the familiar and the unexpected. Blue Beach Club & Bar offers casual yet carefully prepared Turkish specialties and handcrafted pizzas just steps from the sand. Meanwhile, culinary destination Hakkasan brings its signature modern Chinese cuisine to the Turkish Riviera.

The award-winning spa at Bodrum offers more than repose—it invites guests into a sensory journey shaped by traditional Turkish rituals and contemporary wellness therapies. Treatments are enhanced by panoramic sea views, encouraging relaxation without compromise.

On Greece’s southwest coast, Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino reemerges into the season with architectural grace and cultural reverence. Terraced along the hills of Navarino Bay, the resort integrates naturally into the Peloponnesian landscape, offering views as expansive as the stories rooted in the region.

New for the season are two bespoke villas: a five-bedroom Royal Villa designed by MKV Design and a three-bedroom residence by Alexander Waterworth. Each offers private pools, dedicated spa spaces, and an uncompromising sense of privacy—ideally suited for long, unhurried escapes.

Gastronomy here is a love letter to place. Oliviera highlights the flavors of Messenia, while Pizza Sapienza brings Naples to the Greek isles through the hands of Chef Daniele Cason. The newly introduced Tahir explores the rich culinary traditions of the Levant.

The spa, informed by ancient Greek philosophies of wellness, delivers holistic treatments alongside immersive fitness programs, offering guests the time and space to recalibrate.

For those inclined to explore, the destination offers a rare blend of adventure and culture—from private yachting and championship golf to archaeological excursions at the Palace of Nestor and ancient Olympia.

Mandarin Oriental’s Mediterranean story continues in 2026 with the debut of Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra, Mallorca. Located on a dramatic peninsula along the Costa d’en Blanes, the upcoming resort promises local culinary inspiration, layered wellness experiences, and the brand’s signature hospitality—all with the natural elegance of the Balearics.

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world’s most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences. Renowned for creating outstanding properties, each destination reflects the Group’s dual Asian heritage, local culture and unique design. Driven by a passion for the exceptional, every day, everywhere, the Group’s mission is to craft time enriching experiences that transform the ordinary to the exceptional and guests to fans through its legendary service. The Group now operates 43 hotels, 12 residences and 26 exceptional homes in 26 countries and territories with many more projects under development. Mandarin Oriental continues to drive its reputation as an innovative leader in luxury hospitality, delivering sustainable growth over the long term.