About this hotel
General information
Princes’ Palace Resort occupies a green hillside on Büyükada, the largest of the Princes’ Islands in the Sea of Marmara, a short boat ride from Istanbul. The estate is arranged around a grand, carefully restored 19th-century mansion whose salons, suites and glazed conservatory poolhouse set the tone for the whole resort, while landscaped gardens and terraces fall away towards the water.
There are 70 keys in all, 56 of them suites, most looking out over the sea, with interiors that pair warm wood and woven textures with Ottoman-inspired detailing. A private lagoon beach, infinity pools, a tennis court, ANIM Wellbeing & Spa and yacht outings make it a self-contained island retreat, with the city still close at hand by water.
Location
The resort sits on the heights of Büyükada, looking over the Sea of Marmara and, from the upper suites, towards the Istanbul skyline. The island is reached from the city by boat; the hotel arranges transfers by sea and by road, and guests’ yachts can moor at the resort. Istanbul Airport is about 72 km away and Sabiha Gökçen Airport about 41 km; the nearest high-speed train stations are Bostancı and Pendik.
Spa
ANIM Wellbeing & Spa brings together time-honoured healing traditions and a modern, science-led approach, shaping each programme around the guest. Facilities include a hammam, a gold-glazed pool facing the Sea of Marmara, a sauna and steam room, a relaxation lounge and a barber and beauty salon. The menu covers massages, facials and body treatments, alongside yoga, meditation and personal training.
Sports & leisure
The resort has a tennis court, a gym with cardio and strength equipment, and indoor and outdoor pools. Yoga, meditation and personal training sessions are offered, and the hotel arranges yacht excursions on the Sea of Marmara as well as sightseeing tours of the island and of Istanbul.
Restaurants & bars
Dining moves from the mansion to the shore and up to the roof — a chef’s menu indoors, grilled seafood by the water and cocktails at sunset.
- Dining Room — the main restaurant, with a carefully composed chef’s menu; breakfast is served here
- Lounge & Bar — Mediterranean flavours and signature cocktails in the waterfront Yacht Club, which guests can reach by boat; open in season
- Beach Bar — drinks and light bites by the sea, in season
- Roof Terrace Bar — wine and cocktails with views over Istanbul and the sunset, in season
- Sea Lagoon & Pool — snacks and light lunches beside the lagoon and pool
Swimming
The resort has its own beach set around a sheltered sea lagoon, with direct access to the clear water of the Sea of Marmara; the Cabana suites lie almost at the shoreline. Infinity pools, the conservatory poolhouse in the mansion and the spa’s sea-view pool complete the picture, and snacks are served by the lagoon during the day.
Pets
Pets are welcome, subject to the hotel’s conditions.
Rooms
The 70 rooms and suites, 56 of them suites, look out over the gardens or the sea — from garden rooms and beachside Cabana suites to panoramic suites with terraces above the Sea of Marmara.
Floor-to-ceiling glass doors, warm wood floors, Ottoman-inspired detailing, a minibar with soft drinks and a Turkish marble bathroom with a walk-in shower.
Garden Deluxe Room
A garden-view room with a king-size bed, a small sitting area and floor-to-ceiling glass doors onto the greenery. Sleeps two; can connect to a Sea Suite, Sea Suite Grand or Sea Suite Panorama.
Cabana Suite
A suite beside the private lagoon with a terrace over the Sea of Marmara and direct access to the shore; king-size bed and marble bathroom with walk-in shower. Sleeps two.
Sea Suite
A bright suite with a private terrace facing the Sea of Marmara, a king-size bed and a sitting area. Sleeps two; can connect to a Garden Deluxe Room.
Garden Suite Grand King
A garden-view suite with a private terrace among mature trees, a separate bedroom with a king-size bed and a lounge with divan seating; bathroom with tub and shower. Sleeps up to three.
Garden Suite Grand Twin
A garden-view suite with a private terrace among mature trees, a separate bedroom with two twin beds and a lounge with divan seating; bathroom with tub and shower. Sleeps up to three.
Cabana Suite Grand
A beachfront suite with a large private terrace over the sea, a spacious lounge with divans, a king-size bed and a bathroom with tub and shower. Sleeps up to three.
Sea Suite Grand
A sea-facing lounge and a separate garden-view bedroom with a king-size bed or twin beds, plus a private terrace above the Sea of Marmara. Sleeps up to three.
Sea Suite Royale
A generous sea-facing suite with a separate lounge, a king-size bedroom and a private terrace over the water. Sleeps two.
Sea Suite Panorama
Set high above the waterfront, with a living room, a sea-view bedroom, a freestanding bath and a terrace looking across Büyükada and the Sea of Marmara to the Istanbul skyline. Sleeps up to three.
Princes’ Suite
The resort’s largest suite, with generous living areas, a private terrace and panoramic sea views; a king-size bed plus an extra bed and a freestanding bath. Sleeps up to four.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.