Murat Tabanlıoğlu

Aerial view of a wooden dock extending into clear turquoise water, featuring several arranged sun loungers with potted plants. Two flags, one white and one red, are positioned at the end of the dock.

Maca Kizi Hotel & Beach

Bodrum, Turkey
An aerial view of a waterfront restaurant featuring wooden decking, sun loungers, and dining tables surrounded by lush greenery. The clear blue water is visible alongside the structure.
Year
2020
Status
Built
Type
Hospitality
A wooden deck with lounge chairs and cushions, overlooking a calm body of water. The scene is illuminated by soft sunlight, with a distant view of greenery and a jetty in the background.
A wooden dock extending over clear blue water, featuring several lounge chairs with white cushions. The scene captures a serene waterfront atmosphere, with sunlight reflecting off the water's surface.

Maça Kızı, originally known as Bodrum’s first beach club, gradually transformed into a hotel as Türkbükü expanded toward the far end of the bay. The project focuses on adapting the existing beachfront club to the needs of contemporary hospitality without disrupting its long-established character or the memories associated with the place.

An aerial view of a wooden dock with lounge chairs near the water, surrounded by greenery. A white boat is anchored beside the dock, with calm blue water and sunlight reflecting on the surface.
An interior view of a modern restaurant featuring wooden walls and tables, with a pink dog sculpture on a table. In the background, chefs are working in an open kitchen.

The redesign preserves the spirit of the original setting while upgrading spaces, circulation and seaside amenities to create a refined, modern retreat. The result is a hotel that carries the legacy of Maça Kızı into the present, maintaining its familiar atmosphere while elevating the overall experience for today’s guests.