Best Family Friendly 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.

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.

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.

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.

Just along the oceanfront from Kempinski The Dome, and 50km from the city centre, is Rixos Premium Belek, occupying the largest section of private beach in the area. A great choice for families, there’s a kids club, playground, several massive pools, two-bedroomed suites, inter-connecting rooms and free entry to the nearby Land of Legends theme and water park. All part of the all-inclusive deal. Couples can enjoy the adult-only areas for a more peaceful stay and the privacy of a deluxe swim-up suite. Meals can be taken buffet-style in one of two eateries, or in a choice of three a la carte steak house, Italian and Turkish restaurants. In addition, the resort has eight bars and a full programme of activities excursions and classes.

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.

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.

This beautiful beachfront resort is located in the picturesque village of Torba, with views across the sparkling Aegean Sea and a mountainous backdrop it’s difficult to believe that bustling Bodrum is just 6km away. The hotel boasts superb facilities for family fun including designated kids’ pools, sports activities and evening entertainment, however the sophisticated adult only areas offer a quieter pace for those preferring a more mature holiday. Experienced and talented chefs create culinary delights at the eight al carte restaurants, whilst the open buffet is rich and plentiful in its offering. The resort is home to twelve concept bars for innovative drinks and musical entertainment. The 495-room resort offers a range of room options; from standard garden and sea view through to executive and private deluxe lagoon. For those wishing to enjoy a VIP experience the Voyage Assistant is on hand to arrange the finest of details to make your holiday simply perfect.

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.

Surrounded by fragrant pine forests of Belek and beside a private beach, a stay at the Gloria Serenity Resort promises relaxation and glamour in equal quantities. Highlights include an ozone-treated seawater wraparound pool spanning the length of the property, access to three top golf courses, a selection of floodlit clay tennis courts, a chic spa, high-quality live entertainment and free entry to a charming local zoo. The 369 rooms are separated into eight different accommodation types, while the resort’s kitchens provide an international range of cuisines served buffet-style and a la carte. Gloria Serenity’s on-site convention centre and spacious meeting rooms make it popular for those travelling on business, as well as pleasure.