
Best Beach Hotels in Turkey
Turkey is the ultimate country of contrasts and fusion, the original cultural and ethnic melting pot. It will excite and inspire in equal measure. Geographically and culturally, it is where East meets West, where the call to prayer is heard over the pealing of church bells. Once the centre the Byzantine Empire and then of the Ottoman Empire, there is evidence everywhere – churches, mosques, monasteries, castles, forts – of the fascinating journey Turkey has been on since time immemorial. Istanbul (or Constantinople, depending on which historical period floats your boat) is the most populous city in Europe and straddles the Bosphorous Straight that separates Europe from Asia. Cultural highlights include the Byzantine Hagia Sophia mosque, the Ottoman Blue Mosque and the Greek Orthodox Hagia Triada. If you’re looking for a little retail therapy, the Grand Bazaar is an absolute must.
Beyond the cities, the contrasts continue unabated. The mountains are super-sized and the forests deep, lush and green. The other-worldly topography of the Cappadocia region is truly mind-blowing and best viewed from the basket of a hot air balloon. Not to forget the plethora of ancient coastal towns and modern beach resorts – the nearly 5,000-mile coastline has hidden coves and expansive beaches for every shade of sun worshipper. The food fusion is a delight for every palate, with inspiration drawn from Eastern Europe, the Balkans, Arabia, the Mediterranean and the Maghreb.
Read on to discover some of our favourite luxury hotels in Turkey.
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Aegean Region, Bodrum City
METT Hotel & Beach Resort Bodrum
(5 stars)With 103 rooms, suites, and villas, METT Hotel & Beach Resort Bodrum brings a chic, Mediterranean spirit to the stunning Haremtan Bay on Turkey’s Aegean coast. Just a short drive from Bodrum’s historic marina, this five-star lifestyle resort combines contemporary design with relaxed sophistication, appealing to a cosmopolitan crowd seeking style and comfort in equal measure.
The rooms are light-filled and minimalist, featuring warm tones, marble bathrooms, and sea-facing balconies, while private pool suites and villas offer added seclusion. Dining is a highlight with Isola, serving modern Italian cuisine; Folie Restaurant & Sea for upscale French Riviera-style dining over the water; Attiko for Pan-Asian flavours; and Mood Lounge for sunset cocktails.
The MOI Spa provides indulgent treatments, a Turkish hammam, and a sauna, while guests can unwind by the infinity pool or the private beach club. Seamlessly blending the vibrancy of Bodrum with Mediterranean ease, METT embodies a barefoot-luxury ethos with an elegant social pulse.
Mediterranean Region Turkey, Belek
Regnum The Crown
(5 stars)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.
Aegean Region, Bodrum
Amanruya
(5 stars)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.
Europe, Turkey
Bodrum Loft
(5 stars)Bodrum Loft is set in a uniquely designed building in keeping with the natural beauty of the area. The resort is comprised of 36 completely furnished and beautifully decorated units complete with every modern comfort. There are options to reserve entire units, one-bedroom apartments or superior rooms. There are three restaurants including the sensational Michelin-recommended Loft Elia which served locally sourced ingredients all throughout the day while offering sensational views. Private dining is also available at this resort and there are two bars which invite you to unwind and take in the views of the Aegean Sea. The Patisserie Loft by Vakko L’Atelier is a tempting boulangerie open all day and serving authentic French delights. The hotel spa is found in a verdant garden and offers treatments and wellness facilities to guests throughout their stay. Bodrum Loft offers an open-air fitness centre with the option of personal training. A stay here also provides you with optional amenities including hairdressing and babysitting services.
Aegean Region, Bodrum City
Kaya Palazzo Resort & Residences
(5 stars)The luxurious Kaya Palazzo Resort & Residences can be found in the very heart of Bodrum along a breathtaking 200m private beach. This lavish seaside resort offers a collection of comfortable and contemporary accommodations in the form of spacious guestrooms with swim-up options; deluxe suites with private gardens; and spectacular villas with private pools. Guests can choose from multiple on-site dining options including Terrace À La Carte serving local and international flavours, Palazzo Lounge with live DJ performances and Lounge 40 where you can enjoy an expertly crafted cocktail. The hotel’s spa and wellness facilities include saunas for total relaxation. There is also a fully equipped fitness room. Guests can take advantage of the 24-hour butler services and the entertaining, family-friendly Kids club. The Kaya Palazzo Resort & Residences is the ideal location for a 5-star getaway full of sun and sea views.
Aegean Region, Bitez
Caresse, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Bodrum
(5 stars)This luxury resort is set on a spectacular section of Bodrum’s coastline, with stunning beaches, seaside pools and terraces. Its 75 airy rooms and 9 suites are decorated with modern furnishings complimented by a Turkish twist, enticing such esteemed visitors as the Saudi royal family. Its 4 restaurants feature everything from both contemporary and traditional Aegean cuisine to sushi, making best use of locally caught fish and rarer global options. The hotel’s own boats are available to hire for coastal excursions, including a luxury yacht features in James Bond’s Casino Royale. Take advantage of the dazzling and well-stocked seafront bar on the evening, watching the lights bounce off the seawater.
Aegean Region, Yalıkavak
The Bodrum EDITION
(5 stars)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.
Aegean Region, Bodrum
Macakizi Bodrum
(5 stars)Maçakizi hotel is named after the Queen of Spades, known for her intelligence and beauty and the hotel certainly lives up to its namesake. Stylish and sophisticated with a cool laid-back vibe it’s easy to see why this is a popular choice for the cool crowd in Bodrum, with celebrities such as Mick Jagger named on the guest book. The hotel is conveniently located and comprises of 74 rooms including 21 suites – for the utmost in privacy choose the Upper Deck suite which is hidden away on the hillside. Guests can take a quick dip in the small hotel pool or head to the seafront deck for the full Aegean aquatic experience. For those wanting something less strenuous guests can indulge in a treatment in the open-plan Nuxe spa treatment rooms. Dinner here is a glamorous affair in terms of ambience and cuisine with a wonderful menu ranging from fresh Mediterranean dishes to traditional Turkish cuisine. Each dish is a work of art and dining here truly is gastronomic experience. The Maçakizi family is expanding with the recent additions to its portfolio including Villa Maçakizi for the ultimate in a private getaway and the Maçakizi Halas 71 the sophisticated yacht which is available for charter and features the unique and high class dining experience the hotel name has become famous for.
Aegean Region, Yaliciftlik
Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay Bodrum
(5 stars)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.
Aegean Region, Göcek
Rixos Premium Göcek
(5 stars)Nestled between two marinas amidst the natural beauty of pine forests, this adult-only all-inclusive resort is the perfect place to escape to enjoy tranquillity and unforgettable moments. Accommodation is presented in the form of a suite or private villa. The villas are the perfect choice for a romantic retreat and are located and can be reached in five minutes by speedboat from the resort. Both accommodation options are beautifully appointed and offer easy access to the resort’s secluded private beach and other facilities. The four exceptional restaurants and six unique bars, each boasting their own concept and style, offer guests a choice for every occasion from casual and fun to elegant and sophisticated. Rejuvenate your body and mind at the traditional spa or opt for something more energetic at swimming pools, tennis courts, fitness centre, aqua gymnastics and a whole host of water sports on the stunning coastline.
Aegean Region, Dalaman
Hilton Dalaman Sarigerme Resort and Spa
(4 stars)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.
Aegean Region, Göcek
D-Resort Göcek
(5 stars)With its natural coves and wonderful beaches, D-Resort Göcek is a hidden treasure which seamlessly blends nature and luxury to offer guests an enriching experience. Rooms and suites combine contemporary architectural design with beautiful finishes to present a superb selection of accommodation options. The three onsite restaurants boast absolute individual style, ambience and menus with all three presenting dishes creatively prepared using the freshest of locally sourced ingredients. There are plenty of activities for the more energetic guests including a state of the art fitness centre and gym along with studio classes and variety of water sports. And when all you want to do is kick back and relax the extensive spa welcomes guest to relax in the Zen Garden, enjoy a Jacuzzi, Hamman, sauna, steam room, ice fountain, vitality pool or perhaps indulge in an award-winning skincare treatment by ERICSON LABORATOIRE.
