This 5 star stay comes with a family focus and deluxe features. Every inch of its 54,000 square metre grounds has a polished look from its grand ship-like exterior to the captivating reception area with its enormous chandelier and stylish pool scene complete with Balinese beds. Did we mention the hotel also comes with an oceanfront location in Lara Beach? Here, a private patch of sand is waiting to treat guests to premium beach days.

Small guests will love making a splash in the onsite waterpark when the sun is shining, while the cinema and bowling alley are the place to head on cloudy days. There’s even a mini fun fair complete with a ferris wheel if those aqua-based thrills aren’t enough. As for dining and drinking options, the All Inclusive Plus concept promises endless culinary treats with eight a la cartes and beverages served for 12 hours a day.

Rooms accommodating six people

All stays come with character thanks to their modern funky décor, from the black and crème striped rugs, printed eye and lip cushions alongside padded red walls – worlds away from what you would expect of traditional Turkish interiors. It’s not one size fits all either with a good choice of room options. There’s interconnecting stays perfect for big families holding a maximum of six guests, superior doubles with side sea views and swanky junior suites.

As standard guests can benefit from a selection of homely amenities including a flat screen TV, hairdryer, coffee making facilities, mini bar and balcony. Air conditioning is also provided to make sure you get a good night’s sleep on those toasty summer nights.

Eight a la cartes

From late breakfasts to a sprawling buffet lunches and midnight snacks, the hotel’s All Inclusive Plus programme ensures guests never go hungry. As for drinks, choose from a list of local or international beer, wine and spirits alongside soft drinks with 12 bars onsite.

Buffet Restaurant: Filled with show-cooking stations, this buffet eatery serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

Mia Mensa Restaurant: With food being brought straight to your table, order Italian classics with pizza and pasta on the menu at this popular a la carte.

Lalezar Restaurant: For mouth-watering Turkish favourites, this is just the spot with its local-inspired menu.

Tequila Restaurant: Adding a hint of spice to your holiday experience, you may have already guessed that this is the Mexican restaurant. After sampling its fiery flavours, you may even be treated to a post-dinner magic trick.

Museum Restaurant: This is the hotel’s French a la carte where guests are invited to try country favourites with the likes of frogs legs and quail gracing its set menu.

Violet patisserie: Serving baked baklava along with slices of cake and coffee, you’ll find this sweet tooth favourite in the lobby area.

Camelot bar: For snacks outside your scheduled mealtimes, this spot has you covered.

Snack Bar: Serving a range of light bites from chicken nuggets to burgers and pizzas poolside, this handy venue invites you to indulge in the sun.

GQ Pajero: If you want to relax in a child-free setting, this adults only bar opens its doors from 8pm until 1am.

Tulip Lobby Bar: This convenient drinking spot is a great place for a night cap thanks to its chilled atmosphere.

Nightclub: Don’t want to go to bed early? Put on your dancing shoes from 11am until 2am.

*Please note – reservations are required for the a la carte restaurants and beach wear is not permitted in a number of venues.

Activities for every holiday style

Jam-packed with excitement with its fantastic range of indoor and outdoor facilities, you won’t be stuck for things to do at this animated hotel. Outside you’ll find four sprawling pool areas which manage to cover a large section of its impressive grounds, from a splash number for kids to heated options and a choice of slides including a multi-lane racer. Alongside leisure pursuits such as tennis courts and aqua aerobics, guests can also make use of a bowling alley and a cinema where you can catch films in English.

The kids’ club is a must for those aged between four to 12 with staff organising all kinds of fun, whether that be engaging story times for its smallest attendees, messy craft sessions ideal for occupying restless toddlers or games consoles perfect for its oldest children. If that wasn’t exciting enough just wait until you spot the amusement park where a carousel and ferris wheel are on hand to provide some old-school fun. After all that enjoyment, there’s plenty of rejuvenating highlights too, we’re talking Turkish bath treatments and a private beach where you can gaze onto the Mediterranean from a sunlounger filled pier.

Inches away from the Mediterranean

Ideally positioned for admiring the beautiful blues of the Mediterranean Sea, everything points towards the coast at this high-end property. Found in the hotel-crammed resort of Lara Beach, most stays come with their own patch of sand.

You’re just a short 20-minute drive from Antalya Airport as well, so you can start your holiday immediately. Those who want to explore further may want to visit Antalya’s centre, which is just under 10 miles away and is home to two of the best beaches in Turkey alongside a plethora of shops.