The best all-inclusive hotels in Turkey

Beachfront and forest-backed retreats, all packed with people pleasing facilities, make up our pick of Turkey’s top all-inclusive stays

Turkey is without a doubt a leader in the world of all-inclusive stays. The people-pleasing cuisine has something for everyone, showcasing the best seasonal produce – think bowls of golden green olives and perfectly ripe figs, a diversity of tasty kebabs, among other specialties, and a multitude of local sweet treats. Then there’s the service; hospitality is seemingly in the DNA of Turkish culture, so warm smiles are par for the course.
Warm weather, outside of a couple of months in winter, is pretty much a given in these coastal locations, and stunning scenery home to ancient artefacts, beautiful beaches and majestic mountains provides a backdrop for it all. Whether you’re after a luxury retreat, grown-up stay or family-friendly getaway, you’ll find what you’re looking for in this sun-kissed country. Read on to discover our pick of the best all-inclusive hotels in Turkey.

Every hotel in this curated list has been visited by one of our expert reviewers, who are usually hosted on a complimentary basis. They stay for a minimum of one night, test at least one meal and trial other experiences that the hotel might have to offer.

This luxury all-inclusive on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast has abundant appeal for both adults and children. The resort is scenically set between white sand beach and pine forest on the coastline between the city of Antalya and town of Belek. Here, 612 rooms including swim-up rooms, family rooms and villas with private pools are joined by an array of facilities spanning Mediterranean and globally inspired restaurants, a spa, pools, kids’ club and water park. Several piers and pavilions help you make the most of the beachfront and sports enthusiasts are well catered for with everything from an 18-hole golf course to football fields and tennis courts.

Caresse places guests at the heart of the ever-enticing Bodrum area but within the seclusion of a private bay. Facing onto the Aegean Sea are the contemporary rooms, suites and residences of this stylish resort where highlights of the sea-view communal spaces include the day-to-night destination Buddha-Bar Beach Bodrum, renowned Greek restaurant Barbarossa Bodrum and the serene Spa Caresse. Choose between the indoor and outdoor pools for a cooling dip. The spa is adults-only but children can join in on a variety of games, sports and creative activities at the Kids Academy.

This golf resort covers an expanse of scenic coastline outside the town of Belek. A private beach and two golf courses are a part of the resort area, which also encompasses a range of accommodation style catering for couples or families, several pools, a spa with Turkish baths and a diversity of restaurants and bars including a patisserie and pier bar. Families will have plenty to do, with activities ranging from a kids’ club with Gogi Fun Jungle indoor and outdoor play area to a game centre for all ages, tennis courts and beach volleyball.

Backed by forested mountainside and facing onto the turquoise sea, Liberty Lykia lies within 400 acres of natural landscape. A family-friendly option, the resort keeps children entertained with the expansive Kids’ World, weekly shows on the Children’s Stage and additional baby, children and youth programmes. Guests of all ages will appreciate the panoramic pool and beach, and adults can unwind in the spa complete with Turkish bath. Dine in a different sea-view restaurant each night and make the most of sports facilities like tennis courts and water sports.

The beachfront Atlantique Holiday Club is a part of Kusadasi resort town on Turkey’s western Aegean coast. Ideal for active travellers, the hotel offers abundant facilities catering for water and land sports, fun activities for kids and a stream of entertainment. Sabai Spa provides a retreat from all of the action. Spend time on the beach, which is the longest sandy beach in Kusadasi, and take a dip in several pools, including those of Tortuga Water and Theme Park. Several dining spots, including a buffet restaurant, beach club and snack bar, showcase international and Turkish cuisines.

This resort backing a palm-lined sandy beach on Alacati’s coastline is a verdant hideaway comprising stylish accommodations options – from family rooms and suites to adults-only swim-up suites and luxurious villas and residences with garden or sea views – alongside indoor-outdoor restaurants, such as a seafood restaurant and beach club, and the extensive wellness facilities of the spa. There’s an impressive kids’ club with indoor and outdoor playground, with plenty of opportunities for everyone to discover the culture and traditions of Turkey outside the resort. Set aside time to simply enjoy the beach it faces onto where sun loungers line the shores.

Flamboyance is the focus at this luxury resort on the beachfront in Belek. Lavishly decorated rooms in rich hues join family-focused and more grown-up dining experiences, a series of pools including one that spans 4,700 square metres, a spa with hammam and an impressive kids’ club home to interactive theatre, a Lego centre, amusement park and cinema. There’s also a water park aimed at providing fun for the whole family. Activities and entertainment abound here, with live music and yoga workshops among other options. Cabanas line both the beach and private pier.

This all-inclusive retreat is found in a peaceful location overlooking the deep blue waters of Marmaris and surrounded by pine forest. Accommodation options including marine suites, family rooms and luxurious private villas peer out of this verdant setting towards the sea where guests can unwind on sun loungers dotting the pier and beach. The various restaurants, too, make the most of these sea and garden views, with Farfelle Italian restaurant, for example, set right on the water’s edge. Several pools – indoor and outdoor – feature throughout the resort, with a thermal spa and kids’ club among its other highlights.

A structure inspired by the shapes and colours of the town of Alanya sits at the heart of this contemporary resort surrounded by the greenery that stretches to a Blue Flag beach. Sea-view restaurants – both buffet and à la carte options – and a beach bar, a patisserie and club feature amid a wide range of swimming pools for adults and children, and other facilities including a spa with Turkish bath, with loungers then set up on the semi-private beach. Activities such as beach volleyball, water polo and yoga happen throughout the day and live entertainment takes place each evening.

Rates above are guide prices per person per night, please note that all-inclusive packages can differ across hotels. Please check the hotel’s websites for further information on what’s included.

9
Telegraph expert rating

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