Kaplankaya, Milas · Wedding resort guide

Wedding at Six Senses Kaplankaya

Planning a wedding at Six Senses Kaplankaya? This resort on the coast north of Bodrum, formerly Canyon Ranch Kaplankaya, has private sandy beaches, including Orta Bay and Anhinga Bay, an infinity pool and a 10,000 m² spa, and the hotel offers weddings for up to 1,000 guests at Anhinga Bay. Ramarossi, a destination wedding planner in Turkey since 2011, can plan and design your wedding at the resort.

Pool terrace and long infinity pool at Six Senses Kaplankaya at dusk

At a glance

Six Senses Kaplankaya, formerly Canyon Ranch, as a wedding venue

Six Senses Kaplankaya is a resort at Bozbük in the Milas district, on the mainland coast just north of Bodrum, across the gulf. It opened in 2016 as Canyon Ranch Kaplankaya, came under Six Senses management in 2017 and reopened in May 2018 after a redesign by Clodagh. Here are the key facts couples ask about first.

LocationBozbük Mahallesi, Kaplankaya, Milas, Muğla
Former nameCanyon Ranch Kaplankaya
AirportAbout 50 km, or 50 minutes by car, from Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV)
Bodrum townAbout 80 km by road; the resort also runs a boat service
Size141 rooms and suites, including 66 Ridge Terrace Rooms, plus residences
SeasonOpen from April to November
Anhinga BayOffered for weddings of up to 1,000 guests
SpaSix Senses Spa, 10,000 m²
Six Senses Kaplankaya buildings and gardens above the sea in evening light
The resort above the sea in the evening.

Why couples choose it

Private coves and a wellness resort north of Bodrum

Six Senses Kaplankaya opened in 2016 as Canyon Ranch Kaplankaya and reopened in 2018 under Six Senses, after a redesign by Clodagh. Its low buildings sit above private sandy beaches, including Orta Bay and Anhinga Bay, on the coast of the Milas district.

The hotel offers weddings on the beach, around the infinity pool and in its restaurants, and lists Anhinga Bay for up to 1,000 guests. There is no ballroom and its indoor rooms are up to 122 m², so a wedding here is planned outdoors, with a weather plan for the dinner.

Sage & Sea, Meze by the Sea and the Ortakoy Beach Bar, the 10,000 m² spa and the Grow with Six Senses kids’ programme give your guests a holiday around the wedding. The resort is about 50 minutes by car from Milas-Bodrum Airport.

  • Private sandy beaches in Orta Bay and Anhinga Bay.
  • Anhinga Bay for up to 1,000 guests.
  • A 10,000 m² spa for the wedding week.
  • Rooms, suites and residences for families.

Wedding settings

Where a Six Senses Kaplankaya wedding can take place

Your wedding at Six Senses Kaplankaya is shaped around your guest count, the season and the spaces available on your date.

Anhinga Bay

The cove the hotel offers for weddings of up to 1,000 guests.

The beaches

Sandy beaches in Orta Bay and Anhinga Bay, for a ceremony or a beach party.

Infinity pool

The hotel offers the area around the infinity pool for a celebration by the water.

Restaurants

Sage & Sea and Meze by the Sea, for a smaller family wedding or a welcome dinner.

Six Senses Kaplankaya photos: the coves, the pools and the resort

A sample wedding day

Your wedding day at Six Senses Kaplankaya

Every wedding we plan is designed around the couple, but a day at Six Senses Kaplankaya could flow like this.

Getting ready

The couple can get ready in a suite or residence, while guests spend the day on the beaches or at the spa.

Ceremony in a cove

If Anhinga Bay or one of the beaches is available for your date, the ceremony can take place by the sea in the late afternoon, when the heat has eased.

Cocktail and portraits

While your guests enjoy a cocktail, you take portraits by the pool and along the coves in the evening light.

Dinner and dancing

Dinner can be served outdoors by the sea. We plan a sheltered option for the dinner and where the party moves if you want to dance late.

Orta Bay beach and cabanas from above
Orta Bay from above.

Good to know

Planning tips for a Six Senses Kaplankaya wedding

A wedding at a resort near Bodrum runs smoothly when a few details are settled early. With Ramarossi, one team looks after them for you:

  • Season. The resort is open from April to November. July and August are hot, and May, June, September and October are milder for an outdoor wedding.
  • Getting there. Kaplankaya is about 50 minutes from Milas-Bodrum Airport and about 80 km by road from Bodrum town. We plan the transfers, and the resort’s boat service can take guests across to Bodrum.
  • Music and timings. Outdoor music may have an end time set by the hotel. Plan the ceremony outside and the party indoors if you want to dance late.
  • Guest rooms. Plan your guests’ rooms early, especially for a summer date. The resort has 141 rooms and suites, including the Ridge Terrace Rooms, plus residences for families.

Your wedding at Six Senses Kaplankaya

Planning a wedding at Six Senses Kaplankaya? Contact us

Tell us your date, your guest count and how you picture the day, and we will set up a free video consultation to talk through your Six Senses Kaplankaya wedding.

What we plan for you

  • Ceremony design, décor and flowers
  • Photographers and videographers
  • Music, DJ, live acts and entertainment
  • Bridal hair and make-up artists
  • Welcome dinners and after-parties
  • Guest transfers and coordination on the day

Planning with Ramarossi

Plan your Six Senses Kaplankaya wedding with Ramarossi

Ramarossi is an independent destination wedding planning company in Turkey. We design and plan the wedding itself: the ceremony set-up, flowers, music, photographers and the timing of the day, so you can enjoy the evening with your guests.

Your own traditions can shape the day too. We plan Persian weddings with a full Sofreh Aghd, Lebanese weddings with a zaffe entrance and Pakistani weddings across several nights, in Bodrum and across Turkey.

Still choosing a venue? As your wedding planner in Bodrum, we can help you compare hotels in your free consultation. You can also see all our wedding hotels in Bodrum, or browse our wedding hotels in Turkey.

Questions

Six Senses Kaplankaya wedding FAQs

Can you have a wedding at Six Senses Kaplankaya, formerly Canyon Ranch?

Yes. The resort, which opened as Canyon Ranch Kaplankaya in 2016, offers weddings on the beach, around the infinity pool, in its restaurants and at Anhinga Bay. Ramarossi can plan and design your wedding there, so send us your date early.

Where is Six Senses Kaplankaya, and how far is it from Bodrum?

The resort is at Bozbük in the Milas district, on the coast just north of Bodrum across the gulf. It is about 50 km, or 50 minutes by car, from Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV) and about 80 km by road from Bodrum town.

How many guests can a Six Senses Kaplankaya wedding host?

The hotel lists Anhinga Bay for up to 1,000 guests. There is no ballroom, and the indoor rooms are up to 122 m². Tell us your numbers and we will suggest which spaces to look at for your date.

When is Six Senses Kaplankaya open?

The resort is open from April to November. We check the dates for your year before you fix the wedding date.

Can we get married on the beach at Six Senses Kaplankaya?

Yes, the hotel offers beach weddings, and its coves include Orta Bay and Anhinga Bay. We check which beach is available for your date.

Can we have a legal (civil) wedding at Six Senses Kaplankaya?

In Turkey, a legal marriage is performed by an authorised marriage officer from the local municipality. Couples from abroad usually need passports, birth certificates, a certificate of no impediment from their own country and a health report from a public hospital, with official Turkish translations of foreign documents, and the exact list depends on your nationality. Whether the officer can come to the resort is decided by the municipality, so we check this for your date. You can also marry legally at home and hold a symbolic ceremony in Bodrum, if you prefer.

Where can we hold a welcome dinner or henna night?

Sage & Sea, Meze by the Sea and the Ortakoy Beach Bar are options to look at for a henna or Mehndi night or a welcome dinner. We plan each event of your wedding week so it has its own setting.

How much does a wedding at Six Senses Kaplankaya cost?

The cost depends on your guest count, date, hotel arrangements and design. After your free consultation you receive one proposal with a clear total, designed around your wedding. For a wider view, read our guide to the cost of a wedding in Turkey.

Can you plan a Persian, Lebanese or Pakistani wedding at Six Senses Kaplankaya?

Yes. Ramarossi plans cultural weddings in Bodrum and across Turkey, including Persian weddings with a Sofreh Aghd, Lebanese weddings with a zaffe and Pakistani weddings with a Mehndi night.

Free consultation

Let's plan your wedding at Six Senses Kaplankaya

Ramarossi has planned weddings in Turkey since 2011. Send us your date and guest count, and we will set up a free video call to talk through your Six Senses Kaplankaya wedding.