Venosa Beach Resort & Spa

Towering above its vast and impressive grounds, this all-inclusive resort features contemporary architecture reminiscent of a modern cruise ship. Interiors are also sleek. The bright and airy lobby features funky red and purple seating and colorful lighting that feels futuristic, while further in, a collection of white sofas line a curved wall of windows overlooking the green grounds. Much of the rest of the common spaces have a chainlike feel to them, but they're all clean and pleasant, and most are full of natural light and offer sea views.The well-maintained grounds are peppered with trees, palms, large swathes of green lawn, and pretty, colorful flower beds. Paths lead down to a lovely private stretch of sandy beach. There's plenty to do outdoors here, and guests tend to spend most of their time soaking up the sun or dipping in the water. Overall, this upscale resort is a great choice that gets a lot of repeat clientele, and both couples and families with kids are well catered to here.

The hotel occupies a beachfront setting on a peninsula situated southeast of Didim, a small seaside resort town. There's not much in the immediate area, but there are a couple of dining options and grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the hotel. For many more restaurants, bars, and shops, Didim is about a 15-minute drive away. Area attractions include Apollo's Temple (16-minute drive), Lunapark (20-minute drive), Didim Aquapark (20-minute drive), and Rabbit Nose National Park (22-minute drive). Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport is a little less than a two-hour drive away from here.

Rooms feature contemporary decor that's tasteful, if a bit chainlike -- but they're clean and pleasant, and all open onto private balconies or patios with lovely views of the sea (patios offer easy beach access). Turquoise accents, like patterned bed throws and upholstered chairs, liven up the otherwise beige and cream color palette, as do patterned textiles like carpets and curtains. Wooden headboards feature a decorative tree silhouette that adds a nice touch. All rooms have desks and armchairs. Other standard amenities include flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, electric kettles, minibars, electronic safes, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms are small, but sleek and clean. They're equipped with showers, but the fixtures could use an update, plus the wall-mounted hairdryers are of an older variety as well.

The resort offers a host of features and services that easily occupy guests' time. One of the main highlights commanding center stage on the property's attractive grounds is the massive main pool, a considerable portion of which is suitable for lap swimming. The surrounding pool deck is lined with loungers and peppered with palm trees. There's also a second pool with waterslides. Guests have direct access to a private beach as well, which offers loungers and a wooden sunbathing jetty.Spa facilities include a sauna, hammam, and indoor pool, plus a variety of treatments are available (for a fee). The fitness center is equipped with a good selection and variety of machines, plus there are tennis courts, basketball courts, and beach volleyball.Dining-wise, the hotel has a main buffet restaurant that serves all meals (plus there's a kids' buffet). There are five a la carte restaurants that are also included in the all-inclusive plans, serving Turkish, Italian, Mexican, and Indian fare, as well a seafood restaurant. Five bars include a snack bar, pool and beach bars, and a nightclub. Families are catered to with a kids' club that has outdoor and indoor play areas. Other amenities include meeting/event space, daytime and evening entertainment by the animations team (there's an outdoor theater for performances), a TV room, and a shop selling clothes and souvenirs. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.