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All inclusive Turkey: the best resorts in Belek, Lara and Kemer
Nobody does all inclusive like Turkey. Here are five resorts around Antalya with water parks, golf and kids' clubs, and what ultra all inclusive really means.
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The coach from Antalya airport passes one resort after another, each with its own water park and its own beach. Turkey has built all inclusive on a bigger scale than anywhere else in Europe. The question is not whether there is a hotel for you, but which area to pick.
In short: all inclusive in Turkey
The best all inclusive resorts in Turkey are around Antalya, in Belek, Lara and Kemer, about four hours from the UK. Many offer ultra all inclusive with several à la carte restaurants, a water park and a kids' club in the price. Belek has golf and the biggest resorts, Lara is closest to the airport, and Kemer has mountains right behind the beach.
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Our first choice: Regnum Carya in Belek, with twelve restaurants, a water park, a golf course and a private beach. See rooms at Regnum Carya
To compare with Greece, Spain and long-haul options, see the best all inclusive resorts in Europe and further afield.
What is ultra all inclusive?
Ultra all inclusive is a Turkish term with no fixed definition. It usually means imported drinks, several à la carte restaurants and the minibar are included, not just the buffet and local drinks. Read the list anyway: some restaurants cost extra even at the most expensive hotels.
Belek: golf and the biggest resorts
Belek is about 30 minutes east of the airport and is built around its golf courses. Many of Turkey's biggest and most expensive resorts sit side by side along a long sandy beach here.
Regnum Carya: Belek
Regnum Carya has twelve restaurants, 16 bars, a private beach and its own water park, with the golf course right next door. Some restaurants, such as the Turkish grill Köz Ocakbaşı, cost extra. It suits families and golfers who want everything in one place and do not need to see Antalya.
Book your stay: See rooms at Regnum Carya
Maxx Royal Belek Golf Resort: Belek
Maxx Royal Belek sits on a private beach with nine restaurants, an 18-hole golf course, a free water park and a kids' club. It is one of the most expensive all inclusive resorts in Turkey, and you feel it in the price. It suits anyone who wants the best Belek has to offer and is not watching the budget.
Book your stay: See rooms at Maxx Royal Belek Golf Resort
Rixos Premium Belek: Belek
Rixos Premium Belek has six restaurants, eight bars, a private beach and a spa. Your stay includes access to The Land of Legends theme park in Belek, with roller coasters and a water park. It suits families with older children who want more than the pool.
Book your stay: See rooms at Rixos Premium Belek
Kaleiçi
Antalya old town is less than an hour from Belek and Kemer. An evening here is the best break from the resort.
Lara: closest to the airport
Lara is east of central Antalya, about a quarter of an hour from the airport. The hotels here are big and often flamboyant, and the transfer is the shortest of any area.
Mardan Palace: Lara
Mardan Palace is known for its lavish palace style, with ten restaurants, two beach bars, a private beach and a water park. Several restaurants, including the Asian one, cost extra. It suits anyone who wants a short transfer and a hotel that is an experience in itself.
Book your stay: See rooms at Mardan Palace
Kemer: mountains behind the beach
Kemer is west of Antalya, under an hour from the airport, where the Taurus Mountains come almost down to the sea. The beaches are more pebble than sand, but the scenery is the finest around Antalya.
Maxx Royal Kemer: Kemer
Maxx Royal Kemer has eight restaurants, eleven bars, a private beach and a water park, and the minibar is included. It is the sister hotel to Maxx Royal Belek, with the mountains as a backdrop. It suits anyone who wants Belek-level luxury with nature and mountains around them.
Book your stay: See rooms at Maxx Royal Kemer
What about Alanya and Side?
Alanya and Side have many cheaper all inclusive hotels and are popular with British families. The transfer from Antalya to Alanya takes about two hours, so expect a long first day.
When to go to Turkey
The season around Antalya runs from April to October. May, June and September are pleasant and suit children well, while July and August are very hot. Many resorts have indoor pools and stay open later into the autumn.
Frequently asked questions about all inclusive in Turkey
Where is the best all inclusive in Turkey?
Belek, Lara and Kemer near Antalya have the best all inclusive resorts in Turkey. Belek has golf and the biggest resorts, Lara is closest to the airport, and Kemer has mountains and nature. Alanya and Side are cheaper, but with a longer transfer.
What is the difference between all inclusive and ultra all inclusive?
Ultra all inclusive usually means imported drinks, the minibar and several à la carte restaurants are included, not just the buffet and local drinks. The term has no fixed definition, so check what the hotel actually includes.
Which resorts in Turkey are best for families?
Regnum Carya, Maxx Royal Belek and Maxx Royal Kemer have water parks and kids' clubs included. Rixos Premium Belek includes access to The Land of Legends theme park, which suits older children best.
When is the best time to visit Antalya?
May, June and September are the best months for most people, with warm weather without the worst of the heat. July and August are very hot. The season runs from April to October.
Enjoy your holiday
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