Turkey in August

[Kingdom35]

Looking at 10 days AI in late August this year.

Budget max around 4.5k but prefer under £4k as i think paying over that is a tad absurd.

All the kids want is a decent evening entertainment programme and some water slides/pools.

Seen a few in Antalya but not keen on it being very busy/over crowded. Other areas like Bodrum, Torda, Didum and Kemer.

Two kids 7 and 9, Grandparents late 60/70....we usually only leave the resort a day or 2.

Any recommendations on areas and perhaps a good area with 1 or 2 sight seeing?

Hotels - is 5 star really 5 star or is 4 star suffice? I have a feeling that Turkey is decent value compared to alternatives like Greek Islands/Canaries...

Last 3 years weve been to:

2025 - Paphos
2024 - Ibiza
2023 - Gran Canaria

Only left the resort on average 1/2 days if that.

[justin220]

We did Delphin Be Grand a couple of years ago and really enjoyed it. The water park is brilliant.

Worth a look.

Being honest a lot of the Turkey hotels are all much and such the same, we were looking to go this year and once you've looked at a few its hard to remember which is which.

Ended up booking Greece

[Heathwood]

We really enjoyed Tui Blue Palm Garden last year (about half an hour from Side). Might push the budget slightly, but worth pricing up.

[Richtea1970]

We've been to Turkey many times, just as a couple and with our children/grandchildren, all AI too.
To be honest you wont go wrong anywhere that is a 5 star, they are all very good, with similar set ups/food etc.

We've never had a bad holiday there and we've tried difficult countries too but the service and value for money in Turkey makes it difficult to beat. For first time I'd either go for Side or Izmir.

[Sheepshanks]

Is that £4K for the six of you?

[K77 CTR]

I really like the fethiye area, it feels like there are less Russian people in that area and prices locally are turkish lira rather than euros.

[Kingdom35]

justin220 said:

We did Delphin Be Grand a couple of years ago and really enjoyed it. The water park is brilliant.

Worth a look.

Being honest a lot of the Turkey hotels are all much and such the same, we were looking to go this year and once you've looked at a few its hard to remember which is which.

Ended up booking Greece

I had a look, very expensive that hotel against our budget but looks great.

I agree that was where i was getting too, all 4/5 star, all look great.....plus it is hard to remember like you say

Ive seen Ramada Resort by Wyndham Arbuk not really Bodrum but is this a bit too isolated? Also seen Blue Dreams Resort Torba. Also saw Vikingen Infinity Resort & Spa

Where did you end up in Greece then?

[Kingdom35]

Sheepshanks said:

Is that £4K for the six of you?

No for the 4 of us, my parents il cost in accordingly once i choose a resort/hotel.

Good point probably worded my post badly.

[Marshall878]

Another vote for Fethiye here.