Best Luxury Hotels in Turkey

With 568 rooms and suites, Regnum The Crown makes a bold statement on the Belek coastline, offering a lavish destination resort where grandeur meets Mediterranean warmth. Set against pine forests and the blue waters of the Antalya Gulf, the hotel unfolds as a palatial retreat with soaring atriums, marble-clad halls and interiors that marry contemporary elegance with regal accents. The atmosphere is designed for both indulgence and comfort, making it a place where families, couples and groups alike can enjoy an experience defined by space, variety and service.

Choose from a wide array of restaurants and bars, including international buffets, Turkish specialities, gourmet à la carte dining and lively cocktail lounges. The expansive spa focuses on wellbeing with hammams, thermal areas and bespoke treatments, while multiple pools, an aqua park and direct access to a private beach ensure there is always somewhere to relax or play. A dedicated fitness centre and tennis courts complement the facilities, while younger guests have their own world within the kids club. Suites and premium categories offer Club Lounge access and butler service, ensuring privacy and personalised attention. With its golf courses nearby, chauffeur transfers, and extensive choice of entertainment, Regnum The Crown presents a holiday environment that combines resort luxury with a sense of theatre on Turkey’s southern coast.

Fairytale turrets evoking the ancient Ottoman Empire, a village-like atmosphere and a wealth of five-star amenities set the Mardan Palace apart. If you like your resorts big and starry, then this is the place for you. The hotel has 560 stunning rooms, 35 places to eat and drink, a giant kids’ club (including its own splash park), a spa retreat, tennis court, golf club, and enormous wraparound pool with a sunken aquarium containing over 2000 fish. Food is available 24 hours a day, and guests are treated to special touches, such as champagne and strawberries on arrival. Built by Azerbaijani businessman Telman Ismailov and designed with regal splendour, its opening was attended by the likes of Mariah Carey, Kendall Jenner, Sharon Stone, Richard Gere, Monica Bellucci, Paris Hilton, Seal and Tom Jones. Not only is this one of the finest places to stay in Antalya, but it’s also among the best hotels in the Mediterranean, reserved for travellers with a luxury budget.

Stay right beside the sea, in the first Marriott property to arrive in the city. The 149-bedroom five-star hotel is a great choice if you want direct beach access. Its sea views are panoramic, not least from its rooftop bar and infinity pool. There’s also an indoor pool and a full-service spa, a fitness suite, a lobby bar and an all-day restaurant. And those in premium suites can access the M Club Lounge. All of the rooms offer views of either the ocean or the city, with calming, contemporary decor and you can bring your furry friend along for the journey.

This carefully UNESCO supported renovated historical building near Urgup offers the perfect romantic getaway, special family occasion or an educational adventure. The boutique hotel boasts spacious rooms, each with unique features like fireplaces, natural stone bathtubs, or personal hammam sauna, courtyard or terrace. All cavernous, softly lit rooms feature under floor heating and are peacefully neutral in décor. The hotel boasts a lovely swimming pool for respite from the summer heat, whilst the onsite spa offers a range of massage and beauty treatments. The hotel has two dining options but is also just a five minute walk from Urgup town centre within Goreme National Park.

Boasting the largest ballroom in the capital, the JW Marriott in Ankara is a five-star sanctuary. Here, Turkish tradition is blended with European facilities. It accommodates the Karma Spa Wellness and Fitness with indoor and outdoor pools and 17 meeting rooms. 413 suites and guest rooms have soundproofing, USB sockets, iPod docks, robes, slippers, light-up make-up mirrors, marble bathrooms and floor-to-ceiling windows. Enjoy a meal in the Fires and Flavours all-day dining venue with its open kitchen, in the JW Steakhouse (do try the cheesecake, it’s legendary), in the spa cafe and with epic views at the Skye Vue Cocktail Bar and Terrace. The elegant JW Lounge serves a traditional afternoon tea.

Perched on a hill just 3km from the gorgeous Yalikavak Marina, The Bodrum EDITION offers enthralling coastal views of the turquoise coast with its terraces, promenades and seaside pools and spa. Sleek, sharp and stylish, this hotel offers luxuriant food, both casual and refined, as well as two sensational bars for a romantic Mediterranean-inspired evening. With spacious rooms, suites and bungalows on offer, you can expect polished stone floors, marble baths and bright, light decor for ultimate relaxation. The service is kingly at this majestic five-star resort.

Hidden upon a cliff-top which overlooks the spectacular Barbaros Bay and its unspoilt landscape, this Kempinski owned resort is ideal for those looking for seafront style and natural grandeur. Classically decorated with high ceilings, traditional Turkish architecture, drapes and opulent furnishings, guests have access to private beaches lusciously kitted out with wicker beds and shielded, green vegetation. The service is friendly and the facilities top notch, with a choice of 3 restaurants on-site: Italian, Aegean and Vietnamese. A Turkish themed beach bar offers poolside lunches and evening drinks on a spectacular seafront patio.

Set in a stunning location overlooking the emerald blue Aegean Sea, the Mandarin Oriental offers extreme comfort and class over 59 guest rooms, 29 suites and 36 apartments, each designed with an impeccable eye for contemporary Turkish and Oriental fusion styled furnishings. With 2 private beaches, a sumptuous spa and a wide-ranging variety of cuisines to choose from, you’re guaranteed to feel relaxed and inspired in this opulent beachfront resort. The Mandarin Oriental lives up to its name in this palatial five-star resort, where guests can indulge in lavish services and facilities which include everything from yoga to designer shopping.

The all-inclusive luxury beach resort boasts an enviable location sitting on the edge of the Dalaman River and Mediterranean Sea offering guests stunning views from almost every angle. The super-stylish resort offers guests a choice of spacious upscale rooms and suites some of which include private pools and saunas but all of which present the highest standards of comfort. With a 23 restaurants and bars on side there is an excellent choice when it comes to dining, from the elegant oyster and champagne bar and adult only roof top bar through to the relaxed Citrus Patisserie and everything in between. Guests who enjoy the active life can take advantage of the fully equipped gym, Pilates studios, tennis courts, water sports and ten outdoor pools. For family fun, the kids club offers a comprehensive programme of activities and evening entertainment. Just a short stroll from the town centre and with easy access to local attractions guests can conveniently explore and soak up the local culture and atmosphere.

The magical fishing village of Torba is home to the stunning and super stylish Casa dell’Arte. Specialist art collections adorn the walls at this boutique hotel that comprises of just twelve rooms and suites, each named after a sign of the zodiac. Choose from panoramic sea-view suites to duplex or dome suites – all of which are elegantly appointed with a contemporary design. Guests can make use of the private pool and private jetty for a refreshing dip or indulge in some pampering with massage and spa facilities. Yoga and tennis can also be arranged whilst for seafaring types, there is a private yacht for hire complete with expert crew and again decorated with a private and impressive art collection. Dining here is an exquisite experience as head Chef at the hotels’ renowned restaurant creates beautifully presented dishes and mouth-watering flavours all inspired by the unique geography of Bodrum. Buffet breakfast presents fresh and local ingredients that can be enjoyed in the well-manicured gardens or in the beautifully appointed and intimate dining room and drinks and snacks are served throughout the day and can be enjoyed at any of the hotel’s private and luxurious spaces. This is a place that will make you feel very special.

Found in a picture-perfect olive grove, surrounded by cypress trees, Amanruya offers a truly luxurious and tranquil escape on the north coast of the Bodrum Peninsula. Set on a private pebble beach, this resort is comprised of separate guest pavilions with individual swimming pools and terraces. The village-style resort features multiple dining venues including the all-day Poolside Dining Pavillion serving traditional Turkish cuisine and Sushi by Amanruya where you can dine indoors or al fresco. There is a serene Beach Club compete with a bar and seemingly never-ending sea views. The hotel’s spa and wellness facilities include a 50-metre open-air swimming pool boasting stunning views of the bay. Guests can also take advantage of the fitness facilities including a fully equipped gym, yoga studio and tennis court. There is a range of non-motorised water sports equipment for guests to use and enjoy the Aegean Sea from a new perspective.

This hotel was transformed from a 19th-century palace to one of the most luxurious places you can stay when vacationing in Istanbul. It is located in Bosphorus, one of the best neighbourhoods in the city. This location allows visitors to watch the romantic sunset from a waterfront position. The hotel has 170 guest rooms, and these include 25 suites. The entire building features ancient Ottoman architecture, and the decorations are also inspired by contemporary designs. Visitors can also enjoy spending time in the large outdoor swimming pool that overlooks the Bosphorus Strait. Alternatively, they can spend time in the well-lit underground swimming pool. This one also features underwater music.