Best Kid-Friendly Hotels in Bodrum

Popular with families, the large luxury beachfront Kefaluka Resort offers several attractive pools, including two kids' pools and a water park with five slides; kids' and teens' clubs; plus an array of entertainment facilities and activities like a cinema room, game room, shooting range, water sports, tennis courts, and more. The 384 contemporary rooms all have furnished balconies with sea views. The all-day, buffet-style Kefalonya Restaurant is the resort's main restaurant (there are six total), and there are various snack options during the day, including an ice cream shop and a pastry place. Laundry and babysitting services are available for a fee.

The 222-room luxury Xanadu Island Hotel is a family-friendly, all-inclusive resort on a private peninsula, surrounded on three sides by the Aegean Sea. The modern hotel offers plenty of activities, restaurants, and pools, plus a private beach, a bowling alley, and an amphitheater with entertainment day and night. Attractive suites and villas have fabulous Aegean views from patios and balconies. Kids are catered to with a children's buffet (and kid-size dining tables), a fun kids' club, and a kiddy pool. The dive center has a full water sports program for a fee, but resort feebies include Wi-Fi and laundry service. Note that the a la carte restaurants do not allow kids under seven.

All-inclusive rates and a vast list of activities, tours, and on-site entertainment means that guests never have to leave the 285-room Hapimag Resort Sea Garden. The luxury beachfront resort has outdoor tennis courts and pools, two air-conditioned squash courts, an indoor pool, and a kiddy pool with slides, as well as a kids' club with an outdoor playground and supervised games and activities. There's even a replica of a Bodrum City street, with restaurants, shops, bars, and a spice bazaar. All rooms have small furnished balconies, with either garden or sea views, plus flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi.

Located right on a lovely sandy beach in quiet Gundogan, the chic 228-room Baia Bodrum Hotel draws a clientele of mostly families with its gorgeous views, quality food, and on-site beach (some competing properties don't have any direct beach access). The hotel also features free non-motorized water sports, a kids’ club with indoor and outdoor activities, several pools (including a large freeform one with panoramic sea views and a separate kiddy area), and two small beachfront water parks with slides. There are tennis and basketball courts, plus a bowling alley (for a fee). All of the rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs with satellite channels; electric kettles; and minibars stocked with beer, water and sodas (replenished daily). Family Rooms and Suites have separate living areas and larger terraces.

The sprawling waterfront Ersan has all the amenities expected of an upscale family-friendly all-inclusive (and more): five restaurants, including buffet and a la carte options, two outdoor pools, small water park with several slides, an on-site diving center with motorized and non-motorized water sports, and outdoor sports facilities for tennis, basketball, mini-golf, and mini-soccer. Kids four to 12 years old can take part in the activities held daily at the kids’ club, and the mini disco at night. There is also a games room with video games and ping-pong tables for teens and a playground for toddlers. There are evening shows by the animation team, as well as shows from outside performers in the amphitheater (think Turkish folk dances, acrobatic performances, and fire eaters). Note that the hotel does not offer babysitting services.

The all-inclusive and upscale Vogue Hotel is packed with family-friendly entertainment including a water park, private beach, outdoor theater with regular live entertainment, and indoor game room with a two-lane bowling alley. There's a huge buffet restaurant, as well as bars and optional a la carte eateries spread across beautifully designed grounds, which contain several indoor and outdoor pools, including one with a sandy bottom. Rooms are spacious and modern, with furnished balconies, Nespresso machines, and sharp marble bathrooms; many also have multiple bedrooms.

The Kervansaray Resort is an upscale all-inclusive property scenically set on a hillside overlooking the bay, about a five-minute drive from the seaside village of Torba. This family-friendly resort offers the usual lineup of features and entertainment, including indoor and outdoor pools -- one with waterslides -- a spa, fitness facilities, and plenty of activities. Elevators ferry guests down to a charming beach area with a wooden jetty and deck lined with loungers. There's plenty for children too, including two kids' pools, indoor and outdoor play areas, and a kids' club. Dining options include a main buffet restaurant and four a la carte options -- plus eight bars -- but there have been complaints about food quality and lack of variety. Interiors are average, with fairly bland decor, but guest rooms are pleasant enough and come equipped with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and in most cases, furnished balconies.

The Cactus Mirage Family Club is a mid-range, all-inclusive complex set in attractive gardens overlooking the Aegean Sea. Its location can feel a little remote and being set on a hillside, guests have to navigate a lot of steps, but the hotel does have its own pleasant beach area and direct access to the sea. Catering to families, the property offers plenty for kids, especially free weekday entry to the neighboring water park. Note, however, that entertainment is in French. Dining options typically earn positive reviews and there's no shortage of loungers at the outdoor swimming pool. The 179 rooms are dated but each has a mini-fridge and balcony, some overlooking the gardens.

The Hilton Bodrum Turkbuku Resort & Spa is a luxury all-inclusive property on the northern end of Bodrum Peninsula. Its Blue-Flag beach is surrounded by pine trees, and although it's built out with expansive sundecks, it still gets crowded. The pools -- one indoor and four outdoor, including one with water slides -- are less cramped. The resort also has a kids' club and an outdoor playground. The 490 modern rooms, many of which have sea views, have rainfall showers, furnished balconies, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and electric kettles, but there are no coffeemakers and Wi-Fi is pricey. There are five restaurants ranging from an international buffet with multiple dining rooms and an outdoor terrace to an Italian restaurant and pizzeria.

There are plenty of on-site features at the upper-middle-range Bodrum Park Resort to keep families busy. The family-friendly complex's main pool is large and overlooks the shingle beach -- a pebble stretch with crystal-clear water. The second, smaller pool has a kids' section, and there's a waterslide pool and a free kids' club with an outdoor playground. The 288 rooms range from modern to aging, but they're generally attractive; standard amenities include air-conditioning, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and minibars stocked with soft drinks and beer. Buffet and a la carte dining are available.

This mid-range, family-friendly hotel features an impressive three outdoor pools, one with lively activities, another reserved for quieter relaxation, and a third with two big waterslides; all are lined with plentiful lounge chairs and parasols. There are also a couple of splash pools and direct access to the hotel's private beach. Children have access to a kids' club and a mini-disco; there are also water sports and a game room with a pool table and a PlayStation for older kids and adults. Evening entertainment comes in the form of live music and fire shows (which can be noisy until late). Standard rooms include mini-fridges and flat-screen TVs (with a few English-language channels including a movie channel and a kids' channel), though there is no in-room Wi-Fi. Club Izer's all-inclusive plan includes a buffet-style lunch and dinner; the hotel offers kids' menus.

The family-friendly Isil Club Bodrum -- set on a picturesque beachfront outside of Bodrum City -- offers all of the expected outdoor pursuits, from paddle boating and water sports to tennis and archery. The upscale all-inclusive has a large main pool and a smaller pool with waterslides. The resort's 290 rooms aren't exceptionally stylish, but they're modern and have private patios or furnished balconies with sea or garden views. Free Wi-Fi comes standard, along with small dated flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges. Dining options include a Turkish buffet and a seafood restaurant with outdoor terraces.

The beachfront Isis Hotel & Spa checks most of the boxes of an upscale family-friendly resort, with water sports, multiple pools, and a kids' club. Downsides include small and dated bathrooms, extra fees for use of safes, and Wi-Fi that's generally found to be weak. Dining options are better than average, with a wide range of cuisines to choose from that include Chinese and Italian, as well as an obligatory alfresco seafood restaurant.

Built into a cliff overlooking a picturesque bay, the upscale Club Blue Dreams has 291 rooms with flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges (but no Wi-Fi); most have balconies with superb sea views. There's nothing of real interest within walking distance, but Club Blue makes up for that with extensive facilities, including five restaurants and a spa with traditional Turkish bath. The highlight of the hotel is its large infinity pool; there are also an activity pool with an animation team on staff and a mini water park with water slides. Children also have a separate splash pool and a kids' club.

The Crystal Green Bay Resort is a three-pearl, all-inclusive hotel set on a small pine forest valley overlooking a long private beach and picturesque bay. The range of leisure facilities are outstanding -- water sports, freshwater and saltwater swimming pools, waterslides, a spa, a cinema, and a kids' club are all available. However, dining options are limited to a main buffet eatery and an a la carte restaurant that guests can visit once per week. Although many of the 291 rooms have sea views, some are on the small side and decor is rather uninspiring. Nonetheless, this is without doubt one of the standout properties in the area.

The 232-room Grand Park Bodrum is a family-friendly all-inclusive located on a long, narrow sandy beach a short drive from Turgutreis. Rooms are spacious and light, with floor-to-ceiling windows, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. Most have balconies and many feature at least partial sea views. With indoor and outdoor pools, a kiddy pool, a water park, daily entertainment, several dining options, and a kids’ club (with indoor and outdoor areas and daily activities), there is little guests can't do on-site, which is probably a good thing, as not much is within walking distance.

The 251-room Sundance Resort is a family-friendly all-inclusive property located directly on a sandy beach, a short walk along the promenade from central Turgutreis. It has all of the amenities expected of a three-and-a-half-pearl all-inclusive in Bodrum -- including several pools and restaurants, a spa, daily entertainment, and a fitness center -- plus free water sports (including a few motorized ones), and a 24-hour lobby bar. As of 2016 renovations, most rooms are fresh and feature simple contemporary decor and free Wi-Fi -- many have serene sea views from furnished balconies. The beach is sandy and quiet, and features a wooden jetty with additional loungers and umbrellas.

The upper-middle-range La Blanche Resort & Spa is an all-inclusive beachfront resort conveniently located in Turgutreis, within walking distance of restaurants and shops. Besides its lovely stretch of private beach with plenty of loungers and a sundeck, the highlight here is the large, lagoon-style pool, which also includes a kids' pool with waterslides. For dining, guests can choose between five restaurants and a few bars; the food gets positive reviews overall, especially the a la carte Turkish restaurant. Wellness facilities include a spa with a Turkish bath, as well as a fitness center, plus the hotel offers many outdoor activities like tennis, beach volleyball, and water sports. The 362 guest rooms are dated and could use a revamp, but they come with balconies, free Wi-Fi, minibars with free water and soda.

One of the larger hotels in the city center, the upper-middle-range Mandarin Resort appeals to a wide range of tourists with its affordable all-inclusive rates. All 181 pleasantly modern rooms have furnished balconies or patios, air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi. The resort includes a big outdoor pool, as well as a pool, club, and outdoor playground for kids.