12 of the best all-inclusive hotels in Turkey

1. Liberty Lykia Adults Only, Olu Deniz

Best all-inclusive hotel for couples

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Tucked between rolling hills and verdant pines on its own private bay, Liberty Lykia Adults Only is one of the best all-inclusive hotels in Turkey for couples looking to get away from it all.

The five-star hotel is a beauty, with multiple pools, deluxe rooms and sublime spa and wellness centre. Spend your days sipping cocktails on the private beach and relaxing with a seafront massage on the open-air pavilion.

Whether you’re after a light bite for lunch or a seafood feast for dinner, the hotel’s 12 eateries will satisfy any craving, and the activities on offer provide something for every type of mood – be it yoga or banana boating.

If you can prise yourself away from the hotel’s stunning complex, the dreamy azure waters of Olu Deniz’s Blue Lagoon are a must visit – only 11 minutes away by car.

2. Calimera Side Resort, Side

Best all-inclusive hotel for budget travellers

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Travelling on a budget? Calimera Side Resort has a range of simply designed, comfy rooms that will keep both you and your wallet happy. You’ll find this four-star all-inclusive hotel in the heart of Side – a bustling port city with two long, sandy beaches.

Centred around two stylish pools, the hotel caters to all ages. Adults can kick back and soak up the glorious sunshine on the terrace before cooling off in the whirlpool, while little ones will love the children’s pool and waterslides. There are activities aplenty too, ranging from an action-packed kids club to sports such as volleyball and boules.

For your meals, take your pick from the hotel’s two delicious restaurants, La Sera Italian Restaurant and Telia Restaurant and Grill, then enjoy a creative cocktail at the poolside Connect Bar.

3. Club Med Bodrum Palmiye, Bodrum

Best all-inclusive hotel for R&R

If you’re seeking a fly-and-flop holiday, you’ll find rest and relaxation aplenty at four-star Club Med Bodrum Palmiye.

With its secluded cove location beneath rich green pines and pristine grounds that lead down to a fine sandy beach, serene stays come standard here.

The peaceful atmosphere is echoed in the bungalow-style accommodation and two on-site restaurants. Choose between bright and airy rooms or terraced suites to rest your head, and replenish your energy sampling traditional Turkish specialties from the al fresco La Terrasse restaurant.

For tranquillity that goes beyond your sun-lounger, enjoy sun-kissed strolls along the coastal promenade, hike the scenic surrounding hills or glide through the water on a catamaran.

4. Lara Barut Collection, Antalya

Best all-inclusive hotel for luxury

Immaculate private villas, a lagoon-style pool and prestigious dining, all just a stone's throw from a Blue Flag beach? Find it all at the Lara Barut Collection in Antalya.

This five-star all-inclusive hotel is one of Turkey’s best for top-to-toe luxury. All your holiday needs are taken care of here: unwind at the spectacular spa with an invigorating skincare treatment, tuck into a gourmet dinner made by award-winning chefs, and sleep soundly come nightfall in the comfort of your BAYOU Villa.

Got the kids in tow? Waterslide fun awaits at the on-site aquapark or there’s all sorts of amusements for little guests and teenagers alike at the Kids and LOL clubs.

5. Papillon Belvil Hotel, Belek

Best all-inclusive hotel for families

Frequently named as one of the best family hotels in Turkey, Papillon Belvil Hotel is a great pick for an all-inclusive break with the brood.

Whether you’re all about family fun in the sun on the 250m-long (820ft) beach, generous superior family rooms, or the endless entertainment on offer at the Papy Kids Club, this four-star all-inclusive hotel knows how to keep all its guests happy. Even the Reborn Spa can be enjoyed together with its Kids Spa offering.

Hotel highlights for little ones include six waterslides, a cinema and sports academy, while adults can enjoy a game of tennis at the Papillion Fit Club.

If you fancy a day out, hit the cafes and shops in Belek town or seek out family thrills at The Land of Legends theme park.

6. Parkim Ayaz Hotel, Bodrum

Best all-inclusive hotel for beach bums

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Turkey’s all-inclusive hotels and its beautiful beaches are a match made in heaven, and Parkim Ayaz Hotel’s spot on the shores of one of Bodrum’s best bays is enough to entice any beach bum.

The four-star hotel sits on the stunning sweep of Gumbet Beach. Its prime beach spot is great for sunbathing, but you’ve also got lots of restaurants and bars nearby. Watersports are also on the cards, and you can try your hand at windsurfing, parasailing or jet-skiing.

The hotel boasts a whopping 237 rooms. Whether you opt for a family room or a deluxe, you can expect sophisticated style and modern decor, all with private balconies. Three pools, seven restaurants, plus a spa and fitness centre, make up the rest of the vast complex. It’s paradise for any all-inclusive fan.

7. The Beachfront Hotel, Marmaris

Best all-inclusive hotel for nightlife

If you’re heading to Turkey for the nightlife, Marmaris knows how to get the party started. The popular resort town is basically built for fun-filled nights out, with open-air clubs, lively bars and music venues galore.

Base yourself at The Beachfront Hotel for an all-inclusive getaway in the heart of the action. As its name suggests, the three-star, adults-only hotel is situated on Marmaris’s main beachfront and is within easy walking distance to all the city centre hotspots.

The hotel is minimal and fresh in design, creating a less-is-more feel. With a restaurant and lounge bar, well-equipped gym and a hammam, there’s plenty to fill your days when you’re not out on the town.

Lazy afternoons spent by the pool are the perfect way for any night owl to rest and recharge.

8. Hillside Beach Club, Fethiye

Best all-inclusive hotel for nature lovers

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Five-star Hillside Beach Club’s ethos is ‘feeling good’ – and the all-inclusive resort goes all out to make it happen. Nestled in a sheltered pine-covered cove on the outskirts of Fethiye, it's one of the best all-inclusive hotels in Turkey for getting back to nature.

The hotel’s luxurious rooms are designed to be in harmony with their natural surroundings, which you can enjoy from your sea-view room. The glamorous pool floats above the seafront, you can devour local cuisine at three on-site restaurants or just let your stresses melt away on any one of its three beaches.

Activities here are all about celebrating your surroundings – think watersports on the aquamarine sea, bike tours around Fethiye’s rugged coastline and restorative yoga classes at the Silent Beach.

Keen hikers can head off into the rolling green hillside or, for utter serenity, make your way to the Sanda Nature Spa.

9. TUI BLUE Palm Garden, Manavgat

Best all-inclusive hotel for activities

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Like the sound of an all-inclusive jam-packed with activities? Look no further than TUI BLUE Palm Garden. Whether you’re a fitness fanatic, excursion enthusiast or lover of games, this four-star hotel has got it all.

The hotel’s impressive 80,000 square metre beachfront complex is a fantastic base to get stuck into archery, bouldering and beach volleyball, or get the whole family involved in a round of minigolf. Watersports include windsurfing and jet-skiing, and its packed evening entertainment calendar features live band nights and sports tournaments.

When you’re ready to relax, take a dip in the giant splash-shaped pool, hit the beach for a sunbathing session or enjoy a soothing treatment at the BLUE Spa. At the end of the day, you can rest easy in one of the hotel’s 363 contemporary and comfortable rooms.

10. Atlantique Holiday Club, Kusadasi

Best all-inclusive hotel for kids entertainment

There’s not much the kids can’t do at Atlantique Holiday Club. One of the best all-inclusive hotels in Turkey for children, its impressive selection of swimming pools, sport classes and themed kids’ club means your itinerary will pretty much take care of itself.

Its biggest draw is the on-site Tortuga Waterpark. Tot or teen, there’s splash-filled fun to be had here all day long, with 14 slides, a lazy river and a pirate-themed pool.

Still got energy to burn? That’s nothing a good sports tournament can’t fix. Get a competitive family game of volleyball going or join a fitness class to boost your endorphins. The hotel’s dedicated watersports team will be waiting down at the beach when you’re done.

11. Maxx Royal Belek Golf Resort, Belek

Best all-inclusive hotel for golfers

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Belek is the country’s golfing capital, so it’s no surprise you’ll find some of Turkey’s best all-inclusive hotels for golf enthusiasts here. Maxx Royal Belek Golf Resort is one of the best.

Its championship course is everything you’d expect from a five-star golf resort that has welcomed golfing greats like Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. Warm up your swing at the driving range before teeing off for a round on the 18-hole course.

For non-golfers, Maxx Royal’s other offerings will keep you busy. Multiple restaurants, a wellness spa, and multiple swimming pools make up the vast complex, all with gorgeous views over the Med.

And if you want to splash the cash, the helicopter transfer service will drop you off at the hotel in style.

12. Julian Club Hotel, Marmaris

Best all-rounder

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Whatever you’re looking for in an all-inclusive holiday to Turkey – whether it's amazing food, an Instagrammable pool, or entertainment so good you won’t want to leave – you’ll find the lot at Julian Club Hotel.

Set back from Marmaris’s coast, but still an easy twenty-minute walk (or a five-minute bus) to the beach, this four-star all-inclusive hotel strikes the perfect balance between leisure and pleasure for all ages.

There are four gorgeous pools for fly-and-floppers, while the open buffet at Loryma Restaurant and sweet somethings at the Lobby Bar and Patisserie will satisfy foodies. There’s non-stop activities to keep little ones happy and a Chill Out Spa Centre for the grown-ups, too.