A star-studded holiday destination in Bodrum, Turkey, has been forced to shut its doors following a dispute with a local business partner.The beachside experience and club on the Turkish Riviera is a hotspot for wellbeing fanatics, and boasts Eastern Mediterranean cuisine with subtle Mexican influences.With another location in Mykonos, Greece, the brand is a favourite with many celebrities, including Lindsay Lohan and Rita Ora.With 12 bungalows complete with private pools and expansive decks perfect for entertaining, it is a truly elite destination where you can stay overnight, too.Situated on the Aegean coast, other fans of Scorpios include Gigi Hadid and Leonardo DiCaprio.Today, Bodrum boasts ultra-luxury brands including Mandarin Oriental, EDITION and Maxx Royal, while Mykonos favourite Scorpios has chosen the peninsula for only its second permanent outpost. However, a string of measures imposed by a local business partner have meant it has been forced to shut down temporarily. Scorpios in Bodrum on the Turkish Riviera has been forced to close temporarily due to an ongoing dispute with a local business partner Celebrity guests to Scorpios include Lindsay Lohan (pictured) as well as supermodel Gigi HadidIt closed just weeks into the 2026 summer season for a handful of reasons, including operational problems that have significantly impacted the venue.According to a source close to Scorpios, there are restrictions preventing Scorpios’ onsite ambulance and doctors from accessing the property, placing a limit on safety.Additionally, there are restrictions on bringing ice onto the property, creating food safety and hygiene concerns.Delivery windows have also been reduced to a one-hour period.Meanwhile, the overnight demolition of the guest gatehouse and removal of the parking area mean guests would have to park on a public road and walk to the entrance.There has also reportedly been a reduction in licensed operating hours.A statement from Scorpios posted on Instagram over the weekend read: ‘We regret to inform you that Scorpios Bodrum will temporarily cease business operations as of today and until further notice due to differences with our local business partner that could not be resolved so far.”Under the current circumstances being imposed on us, we are no longer able to operate in a way that meets the standards, values and responsibilities we hold ourselves to.”At Scorpios, we have always been committed to delivering the best possible experience while ensuring the wellbeing and safety of our guests, employees, artists and suppliers.’ The resort is one of a string of luxury properties in Turkey’s Bodrum’We sincerely hope that the current issues can be resolved and that we will be able to welcome our community back to Scorpios Bodrum in the near future.’Fans were understandably disappointed, with one commenting: ‘Sad. One of the most beautiful places in the world.’Another chimed in: ‘Come back stronger. Scorpios is one of Bodrum’s iconic symbols.’A third wrote: ‘It takes real integrity to walk away when the conditions no longer align with your values. The Scorpios family has always stood for excellence, transparency, and genuine care for its community. ‘Scorpios Bodrum is a beautiful project, but no location is worth compromising the principles that built the brand. Looking forward to seeing Scorpios thrive again under the right circumstances and in the right location.’A fourth added: ‘Turkey lost again. Scorpios was the biggest entertainment brand that ever came to Turkey.’