Kustur Club Holiday Village

The all-inclusive Kustur Club Holiday Village's 170 acres (69 hectares) of wide, open greenery are well-maintained, and they border a small beach. Lawn gardens, pine trees, and olive groves divide up the numerous activity-based features -- from vast pools with waterslides to seafront dining. There's a designated quiet pool, but prepare for thumping beats at the main pool and lots of kids in most areas. Contemporary interiors in mostly neutral tones are bland, making outdoor seating for dining areas more alluring. Plus some take in gorgeous sunsets. Activities range from water aerobics to amphitheater fire shows, and with the majority of guests coming from France or Turkey, staff largely speak in their language. Note, a small cover charge applies to a la carte dining, and like most of the region, the hotel is only open mid-April through mid-October.

This hotel has a coastal location an 11-minute drive north of Kusadasi. There isn't a ton nearby, but the beach is the main draw. The private beach is across the street, or reached via an underground tunnel. Although it's small, tiki-shaded loungers here are relaxing, and lapping water views extend to gorgeous horizons. The larger, public Pigale Beach is an eight-minute walk away. Immediate surrounds of other hotels and a grocery store aren't exciting, but a bus outside runs to Kusadasi in 15 minutes, where nightlife, shopping, and a marina with ferries to Greece are worth exploring. The historic Ephesus town is 18 minutes away by car. Allow an hour's drive to reach Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport.

Straightforward rooms are in low-rise buildings or bungalow setups -- the latter of which are mostly freestanding Family Rooms sleeping four. Rooms have clean-tiled, carpeted, or tiled floors, patterned or striped motifs in bedspreads and wallpapers, and warm or neutral colors. Standard Rooms are dated, featuring loud red carpet in many and patterned peach and red bedding. It's worth the upgrade for 2014- or 2017-refurbished units, where quilted leather headboards, contemporary wooden furniture, and a neutral and purple palette are smart. Be it a balcony or flower-filled patio, furnished outdoor spaces are guaranteed. Likewise are phones, desks, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and AC. Seating areas are provided, and some rooms have sofa beds. Unfortunately, no kettles are provided, there's a fee for safes, and the resort's Wi-Fi doesn't reach many units. Excluding larger Suites, which have living rooms, units span 312 to 377 square feet (29 to 35 square meters). Bathrooms are old or modern-looking, with shower/tub combos in the former and rainfall showers in the latter, plus toiletries and hairdryers in all. Note, upper-level rooms are reached by steps.

Extensive features here pack in a lot for the price tag, though they're all of average quality. The private beach has loungers, umbrellas, water sports (fee), and adjacent dining. Lounger-surrounded pools are upbeat aside from a designated relax pool, and together offer a whirlpool, kiddy fun, waterslides, snack bar with ice cream, and a popular pancake hut. Well-reviewed buffets have show kitchens, international menus, and Italian or Asian a la carte counterparts with sprawling terraces -- some sea-facing. A small fee applies to non-buffet restaurants. Five bars have indoor and outdoor seating, and one is open 24/7. Alongside solid water features, kids are well-catered to with a playground, game room, tennis, mini-golf, basketball, and a kids' club. The large gardens are also great for run-around space.

Adults can unwind in the spa, although it's tiny, and fees apply for its sauna and whirlpool. Massages and treatments are on offer. Free yoga, Zumba, and water aerobics are popular, as are live evening shows, mostly hosted in the outdoor amphitheater. A mini-market sells essentials. Pets are not permitted. Free parking and Wi-Fi complete amenities.