KEEPING the kids entertained on holiday is always a must, and finding the best child friendly hotel is also top of the list.
Luckily, more and more hotels in Turkey now offer waterpark access. Here we’ve rounded up Tripadvisor’s best-rated waterpark hotels and the best deals to get you there.
All the resorts included in the list are five-star hotels, and the deals are based on all-inclusive stays.
The best part of the deals is that you’ll get unlimited access to the waterpark, on-site or nearby.
At the waterparks, you’ll find plenty of waterslides, attractions, lagoons, lazy rivers and pools that can be enjoyed by younger kids, teenagers and even adults.
The prices are based on a family of four travelling together and sleeping in shared accommodation.
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Here are the top ten waterpark hotels in Turkey that you should visit this summer:
1. Haydarpasha Palace, Alanya
Located in Alanya, the resort is a stone’s throw from a private beach and includes a variety of outdoor pools and eight aquapark slides.
The hotel also has a kids’ club to entertain the little ones with a range of activities every day, while adults can relax at the spa, including Turkish baths, steam rooms and saunas.
The all-inclusive resort boasts six restaurants and six bars, ranging from Italian to Asian cuisine and drinks by the pool.
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- Seven nights all-inclusive with loveholidays
- Seven nights all-inclusive with easyJet holidays
2. Nirvana Dolce Vita, Tekirova
The hotel is located in a hidden forest paradise, still within walking distance of Tekirova town, which boasts many restaurants and shops and a lively nightlife.
The waterpark features fifteen water slides, pools, splash areas, a mini activity pool for babies, and entertainment and kids’ clubs.
The resort features a variety of restaurants, cafes and bars, including a sushi restaurant, burger station, steakhouse and beer garden.
- Seven nights all-inclusive with loveholidays
3. Miracle Resort Hotel, Alanya
The Miracle Resort Hotel features three swimming pools, two shallow pools for kids, and seven water slides, including two kids’ slides.
The hotel is 200m from Lara Beach, where guests can relax by the beach and snorkel.
The hotel also has kids’ and teens’ clubs, a playroom, playgrounds and a games room. A nightclub and live entertainment are also on every night, including live music and shows.
- Seven nights all-inclusive with TUI
- Seven nights all-inclusive with loveholidays
4. Litore Resort Hotel & Spa, Alanya
Located west of Antalya, the Litore Resort boasts over 260 rooms spread over six floors and recently opened in 2015.
All rooms have air conditioning, a minibar, wifi and toiletries.
The hotel features a 150m private beach, outdoor pools and water slides, and some activities, including mini golf, beach volleyball and aerobics.
- Seven nights all-inclusive with loveholidays
5. Seven Seas Hotel Blue, Antalya
The Seven Seas Hotel has five pools, including two children’s pools, sunbathing areas with sunbeds and parasols and a water park.
The aqua park features water slides, a lazy river and inflatable ring slides.
The resort also has ten bars, including a beach and pool bar, and eight restaurants serving a range of Italian, Turkish and international cuisine.
- Seven nights all-inclusive with TUI
- Seven nights all-inclusive with Jet2holidays
6. Land of Legends Kingdom, Antalya
Often referred to as the 'Turkish Disneyland' by fans, the Land of Legends Kingdom has everything you can wish for on-site.
The resort is the largest leisure park in Turkey, and it features two waterparks, one theme park and an arcade.
The waterparks boast more than 70 waterslides, and you'll also find heated pools, lazy floats and lagoons for smaller children.
The park is open to everyone, but the Kingdom Hotel has some extra attractions for those staying on-site, including a shopping centre, a spa and the 'world's biggest children's bar' and playground.
- Seven nights all-inclusive with TUI
7. Sherwood Exclusive Kemer, Antalya
The waterpark at Sherwood Exclusive Kemer is the main attraction, and it features ten water slides, including four for kids only.
The main pool is right by the beach, and cushioned loungers and parasols surround it. A separate pool with mini-slides, tipping buckets and mushroom fountains is also available for smaller children.
The resort boasts five a la carte restaurants, two buffet places, and an ice cream shop open all day.
- Seven nights all-inclusive with TUI
- Seven nights all-inclusive with Jet2holidays
8. Blue Dreams Resort, Bodrum
Blue Dreams Resort has its own private beach and four outdoor pools, including an infinity pool and an aqua park with slides for the kids.
The hotel has a number of activities available throughout the day, such as water skiing, windsurfing and table tennis. During the evening, guests can enjoy shows and entertainment.
Adults can also relax in the Hamman, sauna, steam rooms, or Turkish bath.
- Seven nights all-inclusive with loveholidays
- Seven nights all-inclusive with TUI
9. Sherwood Exclusive Lara, Antalya
Located on Lara Beach, the Sherwood Exclusive Lara is an award-winning resort with six restaurants, four outdoor pools, one indoor pool, and waterslides.
The waterslide pools include a separate adult and kids’ section, and the Beach Club features sunbeds, parasols and pool-side bars.
The resort boasts a number of activities, including a tennis court, water sports and a gym. A nightclub with a DJ and evening entertainment is also available nightly.
- Eight nights all-inclusive with TUI
- Seven nights all-inclusive with easyJet holidasy
10. Vogue Hotel Supreme Bodrum, Bodrum
The Vogue Hotel Supreme Bodrum has a mini-theme park, water park and infinity pool on site.
This Bodrum resort features 33 water slides, four restaurants, eleven bars and two private beaches.
Guests can participate in several activities, including yoga, basketball, archery, water sports and bowling.
- Seven nights all-inclusive with loveholidays
- Seven nights all-inclusive with TUI
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