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Adrian_99
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02.01.2025 17:58
We are planning our first family vacation to Turkey this summer with our two kids, aged 5 and 8. We are looking for a resort that has a great kids' club and decent water slides, but isn't completely overrun with noise 24/7. Does anyone have experience with the Antalya or Bodrum areas for families? We’d prefer an all-inclusive setup so we don't have to worry about meal planning every day. Any specific hotel recommendations or areas we should avoid would be greatly appreciated.
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Zuzi_P
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02.02.2025 19:05
We stayed at the Delphin Imperial in Lara last summer. The kids' club is top-notch and they have a massive aqua park, but it can get quite loud during the day. If you want peace, maybe look for something a bit further out in Belek.
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Toni_M
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24.03.2025 23:42
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I second the Belek recommendation. We went to the Maxx Royal last year and it was incredibly relaxing despite being family-oriented. Definitely pricier, but worth it if you want to avoid the chaos.
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Aleks_K
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04.04.2025 14:45
Avoid the center of Bodrum if you want quiet. It's beautiful but the music from the bars carries across the water late into the night.
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NeZnamNoPisha
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04.06.2025 09:20
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That's a great point about Bodrum. We stayed in Yalikavak instead and it was much more chill for the kids.
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Denis_P
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09.06.2025 10:58
Check out the Liberty Fabay in Fethiye. It's a bit of a drive from Antalya airport but it's much more laid back and the kids' activities are really well-organized.
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ObiknovenChovek
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26.07.2025 04:57
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Is Fethiye better than Antalya for a first-timer? We were leaning towards Antalya for the convenience.
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ZlatnaRuka
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31.07.2025 06:02
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Antalya is definitely more convenient for families, especially with an 8-year-old who might get restless on long transfer rides. Just stick to the Lara or Belek areas.
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Yulia_M
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15.08.2025 12:51
Look into the Rixos hotels. They usually have excellent kids' clubs that keep them busy all day, which gives you some actual quiet time.
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kamilo
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12.09.2025 07:40
Make sure you check the recent reviews on TripAdvisor before booking. Some resorts have changed management recently and the service quality has dropped.
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Yana_P
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12.09.2025 10:30
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Totally agree with the previous poster. We booked a place based on old photos and it was a mistake. Always check the latest user uploads.
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Ameli_Z
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21.10.2025 07:33
We went to Side last June and it was the perfect middle ground. Great historical sites to walk around and plenty of family resorts that aren't just loud party hotels.
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iztrit_potrebitel
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24.10.2025 18:43
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Side is a great shout. It feels a bit more authentic than the purpose-built resort towns.
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Ameli_Z
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11.01.2026 14:07
Whatever you do, just make sure to book your airport transfers in advance. It makes the whole arrival process so much smoother with kids.

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