It’s easy to fall in love with Turkey instantly and forever. Among many options for vacations abroad, this extraordinary country has long become a top choice for our compatriots. For some, it captivates with its atmosphere of unrestrained fun, excellent service, and a whole range of entertainment. For others, it is associated with beach holidays, all-inclusive hotels, and ancient heritage.
Hotels in Turkey with direct pool access from the room are especially suitable for lovers of comfortable rest. This new system is called SWIM UP. After sunbathing on your own balcony or terrace, you can immediately dive into the pool. Usually, these rooms are designed for two adults, so they are especially popular with couples and honeymooners.
Acanthus & Cennet Barut Collection 5*
Many consider this option the best place to stay in Side, and for good reason. From the first minute of your stay here, you will feel a special pleasant atmosphere and the highest level of service. If a question arises, it is immediately resolved, as its solution is already embedded in the concept of this place.
Among other things, there are rooms with direct pool access – very convenient. It’s especially pleasant to swim in the morning, just after waking up. Upon check-in, you get a gift – a beautiful beach bag. The mini-bar is constantly replenished with water, juices, and beer.
Guests are fed superbly: themed dinners, fruits, vegetables, drinks, and sweets for every taste. You can take a bottle of freshly squeezed juice with you. Moreover, guests have access to a luxurious 24-hour lobby with a huge selection of drinks included in the UALL, ranging from sparkling wine to Henessy Xo.
You can book A la carte restaurants, and “Saffron” is highly praised, while “Lavender” surprises tourists with a variety of coffee and tea types and exquisite handmade chocolates.
On Wednesdays, there is a fish day in the main restaurant with a wide selection of fish prepared in front of you. Cold appetizers include oysters, shrimp, and crabs. There is a good selection of various drinks and cocktails.
And a note about cats: they are loved and cared for here. There is a regular vet watching over their health. The cats are well-behaved and even intelligent, not imposing their company. But if you want to interact with them, they will offer you the coziness and affection of their feline souls.
Lujo Hotel 5*
A meticulously thought-out family vacation spot with an individual approach to each guest. Everything is luxurious – pools, restaurants, landscaping, excellent beaches with white sand, a water park, and many entertainments: water skiing, SUPs, parachutes, underwater scooters, and more.
Rooms with sea views include SWIM UP rooms (with direct pool access). Bathrobes, slippers, and all toiletries are provided daily. There is a capsule coffee machine, a kettle, and water. You can walk to the sea or use the escalator.
The kids’ club is particularly noted – many arcade games, laser tag, and video games. There are even music lessons with a teacher. They sing and play various instruments (real drum sets, many electric guitars, etc.). They also take photos and videos of the lessons.
The food is diverse, with beautiful restaurant presentation. Guests praise the Turkish restaurant and the Koza restaurant, which prepares excellent fish and seafood. The Italian restaurant Sorisso serves excellent ribeye, and they cook it exactly as you request. The local Turkish white wine is very good. Sweet lovers will appreciate the two pastry shops where you can try different desserts and ice cream every day.
The territory and buildings are huge, with many guests, but it’s surprisingly quiet due to an effective noise suppression system.
Rixos Premium Belek 5*
Its cozy green area and incredibly long sandy beach will make you feel like Robinson Crusoe on a wonderful island. At the reception, you’ll be enveloped by the unique scent of fresh flowers with a light breeze, immersing you in the atmosphere of the beautiful and mysterious East.
The exquisite rooms are clean and functional, with options for rooms with personal pool access.
The jewel of this place is undoubtedly the “Anjana Spa.” The professionals provide consultation on procedures, and the massage therapists perform miracles – working on problem areas powerfully, strongly, and painlessly. After a series of massages, you will feel as light as a bird. The hammam procedure is an unforgettable bliss with a foam massage.
Food for every taste: the meat restaurant is a must-visit, the Italian restaurant has excellent truffle dishes and risotto with flame-seared Parmesan, and the Asian restaurant’s Phuket-style beef is unparalleled. The bars are also excellent. The alcohol is imported and of high quality. If you want draft beer, it’s available at the Irish pub with two varieties.
The kids’ club is fantastic. The animators love and know their job, with a ton of energy and a very cool activity program: mini-disco every evening, talent shows, masterclasses, and competitions.
Adults won’t be bored either: football, fishing from the pier, volleyball, various relays and active games, fitness classes, and many activities in the pool. In the evening, interesting shows and musicians perform in the beach bar.
Rixos Premium Tekirova 5*
Visiting here, you will understand what paradise is. A beautiful, well-maintained, large area, incredibly beautiful azure sea, and a big clean beach. For leisure, there is a wide selection of sports activities, masterclasses, and high-level evening animation. The only downside is the lack of a disco or nightclub, just music until midnight, but you can sing karaoke.
Children are entertained with contests, games, and performances. There is an adventure park and a climbing wall. The “Bunnies” show is pure delight, with little ones squealing with joy.
Rooms are excellent, always cleaned on time and thoroughly. Comfortable beds and a pillow menu are available. The staff brings fresh fruit and prepares the room for sleep.
A wide variety of food, many pastries, a separate croissant station, Turkish sweets, delicious corn bread – the list goes on. Cheeses and salads, seafood and grill, a sea of alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails, detox drinks for breakfast, delicious teas and coffees.
The restaurant is large. At the entrance, staff escort you to a table and take your order immediately.
Rixos Sungate 5*
This is where Turkey’s best Rixy Club is located, hosting stars (Basta, Loboda, etc.), the cozy Fantasy bar with a mountain view, and the World Class sports complex with group workouts. The rooms are recently renovated with large terraces. You can stay in a modern villa with a beautiful interior and a private butler.
The sea is magnificent, surrounded by mountains, and the area is lush with greenery. There are many pools, some with slides. On the beach, you can relax in cabanas, offering seclusion. It’s a little quiet paradise on a large location.
Excellent food, a wide selection of meat dishes (quail, lamb, duck, turkey), fish (salmon, baked, grilled, lightly salted, sea bass or dorado), marinated shrimp, mussels, calamari, Turkish flatbreads, buns, olives, cheeses, ham, etc. The pastry shop is wonderful.
There are always high-quality dried fruits (dried apricots, prunes, figs), nuts, and honeycomb. A la carte restaurants offer Chinese, Japanese, and Italian cuisine. For children, there are thematic drawing and music classes in the kids’ club. For adults, there are many sports activities. There is a sauna and hammam.
A pleasant bonus for guests is free access to the Land of Legends theme park.
Granada Luxury Belek 5*
You will be simply amazed by the scale. Beautiful, modern, atmospheric. A huge well-maintained area. One of the largest outdoor playgrounds for children. Ideal for winter holidays as there are many indoor locations where it’s comfortable to relax even in the rain.
The spa is just amazing: a large indoor pool, a seawater pool, hammam, and sauna. The water park is a separate delight, an engineering marvel, especially the giraffe slide. By the pools, there is a food court (hot dogs, pizza, grilled meat, fruits, ice cream, milkshakes).
In the rooms, you are greeted with a welcome bottle of red wine and a plate of fruits and nuts. The rooms are clean, with comfortable beds, a regularly replenished minibar, and towels, including beach towels, are changed frequently. The food is a buffet with a vast selection. There are seafood and sushi, an abundance of sweets and fruits.
The lobby bar offers excellent Turkish coffee and alcohol to suit all tastes. Alcohol is generally imported in all bars, and all kinds of cocktails are made. In the evening, a pianist creates a special atmosphere. You can dance at the disco with live music, sing karaoke, or work out in the gym.
Animators engage with the kids all day, working very well with a positive, bright, and friendly team. There is a professional stage in the amphitheater where interesting shows are held every evening.
Guests wanting to take a break from children can relax in the Maldives zone (18+) – relaxation, seclusion, and tranquility.
Kaya Palazzo Golf Resort 5*
True luxury, impeccable quality, comfort, and a masterpiece of design in Belek.
Spacious rooms with large bathrooms and huge beds. You can choose a room with a heated pool.
On your birthday, you receive a gift from the administration – a delicious cake, oriental sweets and nuts, fruits, and champagne. The territory is clean and well-maintained, with many flowers. It’s clear that a lot of love and attention is given to the plants: trees are beautifully trimmed, with beautiful photo zones and many palm trees with growing bananas.
The most pleasant thing is that in the restaurants and bars, there are live flowers on the tables in pots or bouquets in vases. In the hammam, you can get a peel and foam massage. The services are paid but worth it, very professional. After the procedures, the skin is smooth, the body relaxed, and the mood excellent.
The cuisine is tasty and diverse: greens and vegetables, meat, seafood, fish, side dishes for every taste, pickles, sauces, dried fruits, fruits, and even strawberries and amazing pastries.
Excellent entertainment programs for children and adults, a great kids’ club, and a small water park.
Liberty Fabay 5*
Another place where you can choose a room with direct pool access. Other rooms are spacious and modern with large balconies and sun loungers.
Guests are fed mainly in the main restaurant with seating both inside and outside, where it’s pleasant to sit by the fountains. The food is excellent: lamb, fish, and seafood – all are of high quality and delicious. Drinks are imported – Aperol and Campari, champagne, decent whiskey and rum, tequila.
There is a 24-hour pastry shop and a snack bar between the pool and the beach, working à la carte. The presence of a separate restaurant, bar, and pool for adults only adds to the picture of impeccable service. There is also an 18+ zone on the beach.
The beach is magnificent: wide, with light sand and a gentle entrance to the sea, convenient for children and the elderly, with plenty of sun loungers. You can take a cabana with service for an additional fee.
Animators are cheerful and unobtrusive. They conduct yoga, Pilates, and body sculpt classes. There is a volleyball court.
Evening events take place in several places. Those who wish can visit the new spa with a huge circular pool and verandas for relaxation.
Regnum Carya 5*
This might be the best beach on the Antalya coast. The white sand creates the impression of being in the Dominican Republic or, for example, in Cuba. Each year it becomes more beautiful and posh: they’ve added tents with fruits, ice cream, Turkish pastries, and corn.
Right by the sea, there’s an à la carte restaurant with its beach area, many hammocks, sun loungers, and cushions. The view from the restaurant in the evening is stunning. The room fund is rich, and you can stay in a villa with a heated pool.
The kids’ club is exceptional: the program is meticulously planned, every minute is scheduled – developmental activities, games, cooking masterclasses, and dancing. There are even swimming lessons for different ages (three times a week, free classes). Additionally, there are many playgrounds, a water park, and a rope park. Activities for adults include Pilates, yoga, strength sports, and stretching.
Food is top-notch: meat, fish, seafood, fresh vegetables, fruits, fresh juices, high-quality alcohol, and excellent desserts.
In summary, if you are looking for a place for a family vacation, you will definitely spend a magical time here surrounded by beauty, care, and attention.
TUI Magic Life Masmavi 5*
The territory is large and very beautiful, with peace and quiet, and the air is filled with the scent of eucalyptus and pines. Cats are a special story and a symbol of this place. It’s impossible to pass by without petting them. You can also meet turtles and hedgehogs on the grounds. There are many pools and activities to suit every taste, including a water park.
Rooms are spacious with new furniture. The view from each room is wonderful, and on the upper floors, you can see beautiful landscapes – the sea, mountains, sunsets, and sunrises. The beach is magnificent, large, and impeccably clean.
The food is diverse and truly delicious, with an abundance of meat, seafood, fish, fruits, and sweets. The cuisine is exquisite, with restaurant-quality presentation. There is a separate kids’ menu and baby food in jars. The drinks in the bar are imported, and the bartenders make excellent cocktails.
Evening shows are very bright and spectacular (circus acts, local Turkish national shows), with four professional volleyball courts, football, water sports, darts, archery, a gym, aerobics, cycling, seven tennis courts, free group and paid individual lessons. Once a week, there is a tennis tournament among guests.
The SPA zone is a separate building with hammams and saunas at different temperatures, and there is a salt room.
Adam & Eve 5*
If you want to unwind and relax without kids, this place with an 18+ concept is perfect for you. You can stay in a luxurious villa with a sea view. On the first floor, there is a living room, a plasma TV, a minibar, and a bathroom.
On the second floor, there is a jacuzzi, a large bed, a ceiling mirror, a shower with a hammam, a sauna, a large wardrobe, and a private pool. Cleaning and replenishment of the fridge and hygiene items are done daily, and linens are changed every three days.
The main restaurant is large. The food is impeccable: meat, fish, porridge, yogurts, soups, many desserts, and fruits. Tables are set outside: warm, romantic, with candles on the tables. The territory is small but well-maintained. The sea is warm, with a sandy entrance.
Evening shows are bright and spectacular, followed by a disco, with go-go dancers. There are always parties by the main pool, animation, modern loud music, and live music in the evenings.
A huge SPA with a good hot sauna, a large cool and warm pool, and multiple hammams. This place will definitely not leave anyone indifferent and will charge you with energy for a long time.
Paloma Grida 5*
The territory resembles a European city (an open-air reception format and 2-3-story residential houses), where you can hide from the bright Turkish sun in the shade of tall, old pines, with many beautiful photo locations. The wide sandy beach is perfect for a family vacation with children. It’s ideal for those looking for a combination of service, excellent food, entertainment, sports activities, and more.
Guests are served on an Ultra All-Inclusive basis. The food is decent. Nothing particularly fancy, but varied. The fish restaurant à la carte is particularly noted (there is also one with Turkish cuisine), and the beach bar 18+ is praised for its delicious cocktails.
Activities include morning yoga and aqua aerobics, live music and dancing until you drop in the evening, a kids’ disco, and various shows in the amphitheater. There are many sun loungers around the pools, on the sand, and on the lawn.
Rooms are quiet, clean, with a wide and comfortable bed on the ground floor. Excellent blackout curtains and a quiet air conditioner. Lizards and turtles live around, and local cats, resembling little tigers, bring special joy to children.
Paloma Oceana — Luxury Hotel 5*
If you don’t believe there are places you would return to year after year, this is one of them. It’s the perfect spot for those tired of the city hustle: the sea, sun, peace, quiet, and beautiful nature.
The transfer from Antalya Airport is 45 minutes, with a quick meeting without additional waits or long formalities: you are quickly brought to your villa by buggy – bright and spacious with two bedrooms on the first and second levels and direct pool access.
The compact territory (everything is within a 10-15 minute walk) is adorned with plantings, creating green corridors and interesting photo locations.
There are evening concert programs, piano bars in the main building and by the main pool. You are fed in five restaurants with different cuisines, and everything is truly delicious. Wine and champagne are unlimited.
The beach is one of its main assets – large, with fine sand. The entrance to the sea is ideal for children – 20 meters of water from the shore with a depth of no more than 80 cm. Adults can swim further, where there is a large fenced area for deep-water swimming.
All water activities are available – bananas, jet skis, parachutes, etc. You can rent a cabana – a beach house for a reasonable price. Next to the beach is a small water park and a playground with animators.
IC Hotels Santai Family Resort 5*
Another paradise, consisting of a complex of two-story villas with direct pool access. Warm reception, quick check-in, and a special atmosphere are the hallmarks of this place.
The food is top-notch. Eggs Benedict for breakfast with red fish. Every day, a themed dish from the chef. Lots of meat and fish, grilled vegetables, quail, freshly squeezed juices, delicious ayran and gözleme, and ice cream that is second to none. There is a corner with baby food.
The chef and guest relations staff are always present in the dining room, so any dietary menu issues can be resolved immediately. Even the dishes are very beautiful. The alcohol concept includes local and foreign drinks: HAVANA CLUB 3 rum, Jim Beam, JB whiskey, champagne, and very good white wine.
The infrastructure is commendable: children’s animation and a kids’ club, movie theaters in three languages, a fairly large water park, several heated outdoor pools, a spa complex with a sauna and hammam, games like bocce, darts, and football.
Susesi Luxury Resort 5*
This is simply a gigantic water paradise: many large and small pools transitioning from one to another and then into the endless sea – a true water kingdom. Engineers did their best in designing the fountains and the territory, with each stream having its unique sound, murmur, and splashes. Additionally, there is a large water park with slides for children and adults,
Spacious rooms with terraces offer a beautiful view of the sea. You can stay in separate villas with direct pool access.
The grounds are incredibly beautiful and green, with a gentle entrance to the sea, where fish swim, clean water, pebbles only near the water’s edge, and clean sand afterward. The beach is large and wide, with plenty of sun loungers. You can take as many towels as you need and leave them when you leave the beach, which is convenient. There is a bar on the beach with drinks, and nearby they bake the most delicious Turkish flatbreads. There is a fresh bar and a pastry shop close by.
The food is excellent and abundant: in the morning – champagne, red fish, eggs, buns, cheeses, pizza, porridge, various dishes. For lunch – soups, side dishes, meat, fish, pizza, salads, cheeses, greens, pasta, and many sweets and drinks. For dinner – pasta, meat, rolls, side dishes, drinks, baklava, rolls, greens, snacks, and more.
For those who wish, there is a well-equipped SPA center and a gym. If you are looking for a place to party, you should choose something else. People come here for relaxation, seclusion, harmony with themselves and nature.
Jiva Beach Resort 5*
Located just a few kilometers from the city center. The sea is just a few steps from the main building. All rooms have sea views and overlook a green garden, with some offering direct pool access. The perimeter is well-kept and very beautiful, with a pond with fish that can be fed and many relaxation spots.
In terms of food – all kinds of vegetables and fruits, differently prepared fish, turkey, chicken, meat, pastries, eggs, ham, cheeses, pasta, thick-crust pizza, paella, national cuisine, and of course, desserts. Alcohol is local.
The coffee in the coffee shop opposite the pool is amazing. The menu by the pool includes semi-fast food, shawarma, national flatbreads with meat or cheese with greens, coffee, tea with sweets, salads, pizza, pasta, and nuggets.
The infrastructure includes a modern gym, hammam, sauna, and beauty salon. They say hairdresser Serdar is a master of his craft, a true perfectionist. The pastry chef is a separate story. The desserts are very tasty, with a rich assortment.
The animation is excellent. In the kids’ room, the girls arrange a mini-disco for the children at 9 pm. Adults are also entertained – acrobats, a snake man, and more are invited.
Here you can take a break from your native language since Antalya is a Russian health resort, Alanya is a place full of German tourists, but Fethiye is an absolutely British resort, so you can practice your English.
Titanic Deluxe Bodrum 5*
A wonderful place to relax in Bodrum, located in a cozy bay with a white sandy beach, breathtaking mountain views, and the clearest azure sea. The grounds are very beautiful and well-maintained, showing clear signs of care and love.
A big plus is that all rooms have a full or partial sea view. There are SWIM UP rooms (with direct pool access). Slippers, bathrobes, and a minibar are provided. Cleaning is timely.
Rooms with direct pool access are particularly popular. The service is high quality, and the alcohol selection is excellent. The beach bar with drinks is a separate delight.
The food in the main restaurant is without complaints: red fish, cheeses, exceptionally fresh vegetables and greens, fruits. Additionally, you can visit the à la carte restaurants with Greek (themed Greek nights are held) and Italian cuisines. There is a coffee shop where you can order coffee, herbal tea, and treats.
The building is built on a hill, so escalators and elevators are provided everywhere, which is very convenient.
Aquasis Deluxe Resort & Spa 5*
You definitely won’t want to leave here. The territory is huge, without exaggeration. The staff is wonderful, striving to create a warm, relaxing atmosphere, with everyone smiling and being very attentive. The rooms are spacious, clean, and comfortable, with no complaints about cleaning.
Guests are fed diversely and deliciously in several restaurants: fish, grilled meat, vegetables, fruits, and more. Children eat everything with pleasure. There is a separate coffee shop where you can drink tea or coffee with pastries. The pastries are really tasty. They say you must try the tiramisu. You can visit the A la Carte restaurants – Italian and seafood.
The sea is calm and clean, with many fish near the pier, so you can bring a mask and snorkel. There is a series of pools of different depths and temperatures, a new water park, and a kids’ club that children love (crafts, cartoons, games every day).
The evening animation is amazing. Fire shows, circus performances, and dances leave the best impressions. The evening live music at the bar is also very pleasant and atmospheric.
Those who wish can use the SPA services, including a massage room.
Selectum Family Resort Side 5*
This accommodation option is simply created for family vacations: numerous different pools, a large water park (nine slides for adults and children), and a wonderful amusement park. The sea is clean and calm. There is a private sandy-pebble beach with a beautiful pier – very romantic. There are always enough sun loungers.
The food is very diverse (including dietary), with plenty of fruits, ice cream, children’s cocktails, meat, fish on the grill, steamed vegetables, porridge, soups, pastries (the croissants are delightful), and desserts. The alcohol is decent.
There are enough entertainments, especially in the evening: every day there is a children’s disco and some interesting show, live music, karaoke, etc. Everyone parties and has fun until midnight. For those who need more, there is a nightclub on the grounds. During the day, there is plenty to do: dancing, step, volleyball, water polo, archery.
In general, you definitely won’t get bored. The rooms are clean and fresh, with a safe and a fridge regularly replenished with free water, Fanta, and cola. Shops are nearby, where you can buy sunscreen and various small items at reasonable prices. There is a pharmacy, so you don’t really need to bring medicines with you.
TUI Magic Life Jacaranda 5*
From the first minutes of being here, you will feel at home. Warm, cozy, beautiful, and clean. The staff is friendly and strives to do everything to make you comfortable. The guests are mainly Germans, with a few English, Polish, and Ukrainians.
The food is tasty and right: lamb, baked veal, chicken, turkey, crabs, and crayfish. Delicious flatbreads are baked nearby, with an intoxicating aroma. The waiters are friendly, trying to speak Russian, and many succeed.
You can visit the à la carte restaurants for free. The fish restaurant is highly praised. They say the chef is a magician and a wizard. There are many sports grounds: football, basketball, beach volleyball, archery, tennis courts, and a hall for group activities like jumping, Pilates, etc.
You can sign up for the workouts through a mobile app, and they are free. There are several pools, one of which is heated (partially outdoors, mostly under a roof), a hammam, a sauna, and a SPA zone. The hammam is beautiful and large, with plenty of space.
The rooms are huge, some with direct pool access, which is very convenient. The animation team is active. In the evenings, various programs are held in the amphitheater, and live music is played. This place has its own atmosphere, and you’ll want to return.
Belek Best 5-Star Ultra All-Inclusive Hotels
