🏨 Turkey hotels with New Year program 2027: kids' clubs, gala dinner and all inclusive

New Year's in Turkey is celebrated on the Mediterranean coast. Instead of snowdrifts, there are palm trees, heated pools, and a gala dinner on an open terrace. Hotels in Antalya, Belek, and Kemer put together a separate holiday program for late December.

The programs differ far more than they seem at first glance. Some places bring in a symphony orchestra and host a masquerade ball, while others open a flamingo zoo and keep kids busy from morning to night. It's easy to make the wrong choice: on their websites, all hotels look equally festive.

We've rounded up fifteen hotels in Turkey that operate on an all-inclusive basis and advertise New Year's events. For each one, we've listed the area, the audience, and the honest limitations. You'll find both large family resorts and quiet complexes next to a pine forest here.

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What's included in the New Year's program

💡 In short:

Gala dinner on New Year's Eve, live music, and a holiday party.
For kids: a Christmas tree with Santa Claus, workshops, a mini club, and a disco.
Food and drinks on an all-inclusive basis.
New Year's programs and the all-inclusive concept: 09/2026, according to the official Rixos website and The Land of Legends.

The range of entertainment depends on the property's concept. Family hotels focus on the kids' program, while quiet resorts put the main emphasis on live music and dinners. Below, we've broken the hotels down by resort and explained which one will suit you best.

Hotel	Resort	What makes it stand out
The Land of Legends Kingdom	Belek	water park, theme park, and dolphin shows
Regnum Carya	Belek	golf, a patisserie, and Land of Legends park access as a gift
Rixos Sungate	Kemer	large grounds, bowling, and a cable car

1. The land of legends kingdom hotel

Road to Land of Legends, white hotel in the distance

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This is the most kid-focused hotel in our selection. The complex is located in Belek next to The Land of Legends theme park, and some of the entertainment is right on the property. Guests have access to a wave pool, a 5D cinema, water roller coasters, and a water park with 55 slides (according to the official The Land of Legends website). The rooms are decorated with fantasy motifs, and some rooms have views of the park's castle.

The New Year's program here runs from December through mid-January. The park puts up a Christmas tree, holds contests, and stages performances with Santa Claus. Kids get meet-and-greets with cartoon characters, workshops, a disco, and face painting, while adults enjoy live musicians, a boat parade, a Christmas choir, a party, and fireworks.

Location: Belek, next to The Land of Legends park; you take a free shuttle bus to the beach.
Who it's for: families with kids who want a water park, shows, and entertainment all day long.
Not for: those who want quiet and the sea right outside their window.

Meals are all-inclusive: breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included in the price, and the vitamin bar serves fresh-squeezed juices, milkshakes, and light snacks.

2. AKKA Alinda Hotel

Hotel among pine trees above a turquoise bay

The hotel is located in the village of Kiriş on the seafront at the foot of the mountains. Its main feature is a packed entertainment program: yoga, aerobics, water games, a water park, and animation. The property has tennis courts, a fitness center, an indoor pool, and a hammam.

For New Year's, they put on a disco, a ball, live music, and mountain walks. Kids watch cartoons, make gifts, and meet Santa Claus while adults relax with the animation team. Fruit and wine are brought to your room, and the windows open onto mountain or sea views.

Location: the village of Kiriş near Kemer, on the shore at the foot of the mountains.
Who it's for: active couples and families who want sports and evening shows.
Not for: those looking for seclusion and complete quiet.
The catch: the schedule is packed, so peace and quiet is not the priority here.

Holiday availability: AKKA Alinda prices on Trip.com.

3. AKKA Antedon Hotel

Green hotel garden with pine trees and jacaranda

If you're heading out for New Year's with the whole family, this hotel is built around kids. Guests get cribs, strollers, high chairs, and baby bathtubs, and a baby monitor and blender are available on request. The building has a panoramic elevator with views of the sea, mountains, and pine trees.

The kids' program is scheduled by the hour: maze games, gingerbread cookie making, cartoons, a disco, face painting, and gifts from Santa Claus. Adults get a New Year's ball, a disco, an oriental dance show, and live music. There's a separate kids' restaurant and a mini club where you can leave your child for a few hours.

Location: Beldibi near Kemer, on the shore; surrounded by sea, mountains, and pine trees.
Who it's for: families with little ones who need kids' furniture and a nanny.
Not for: couples who want to spend the holidays alone without kids' activities.
The catch: the focus here is on children, so there are fewer quiet adult areas.

Check New Year's dates: AKKA Antedon on Trip.com.

4. Alva Donna Beach Resort Side

The complex sits on the coast near the village of Colakli and the town of Side. The buildings face the sea directly, so most rooms have water views. The emphasis is on entertainment and food: karaoke, a New Year's party, a retro party, acrobat performances, and a dance show.

The sea is cool in winter, but a heated pool works for swimming. A sauna, Russian banya, jacuzzi, and hammam are nearby. In the evenings, live music plays in the garden, gala dinners and shows take place in the amphitheater, and piano music fills the lobby.

Location: the coast near Colakli, not far from Side.
Who it's for: couples and families who care about evening shows and varied cuisine.
Not for: those planning to swim in the open sea in winter.

The main restaurant prepares fish and seafood, there's a separate diet and vegetarian menu, and the a la carte venue serves Italian and Turkish cuisine. Compare prices for New Year's dates: Alva Donna Beach Resort Side on Trip.com.

5. Alva Donna Exclusive Hotel Belek

This hotel in Belek prides itself on its cuisine, spa center, and regular artist performances. It operates on an all-inclusive basis, so there are almost no extra expenses. You can come with your family, there's a mini club for kids, and conference rooms are available for business guests.

The New Year's program includes salsa, concerts, a Gatsby-style party, karaoke, and a Christmas orchestra. On New Year's Eve, a grand gala dinner is prepared: cocktails, a live corridor of waiters with flowers, a buffet, and champagne. Rooms are separated by internal doors, so you can book two families next to each other, and almost every room has a jacuzzi bathtub.

Location: Belek, on the Mediterranean coast.
Who it's for: families and groups who care about food and evening concerts.
Not for: those looking for a small boutique hotel without conference rooms and shows.

Spa treatments, heated indoor and outdoor pools, a tennis court, a fitness center, and a steam bath help you recharge. Dining is buffet style, but the theme changes daily: on fish day they serve mussels, shrimp, crayfish, and crab. Find a room: Alva Donna Exclusive in Belek on Trip.com.

6. Asteria Kremlin Palace

Red-brick Kremlin-style hotel with towers and flags

The complex was built as a replica of the Kremlin Palace and sits in Kundu near Antalya, right on the Mediterranean coast. You'll ring in the New Year within "Kremlin" walls while still being able to swim in a heated pool. The hotel is geared toward family vacations, with a kids' club and mini disco for children.

The New Year's program revolves around a gala dinner on New Year's Eve and into the early hours of January 1. Add to that a disco, evening shows, piano music, dance classes, and archery. A Turkish bath, sauna, and spa center with massage and seaweed treatments help you unwind.

Location: Kundu near Antalya, on the coast.
Who it's for: families with children and those who appreciate unusual architecture.
Not for: guests who want a quiet, intimate hotel without large-scale shows.

Bars are open around the clock, and the a la carte options include Italian, Turkish, Mexican, and seafood cuisine. Current prices: Asteria Kremlin Palace on Trip.com.

7. Bellis Deluxe Hotel

The hotel occupies a plot in the prestigious Belek area, on the Mediterranean coast, surrounded by a pine forest. The property has a water park and a small zoo with flamingos, ostriches, chimpanzees, and parrots. Guests have access to a pool, sauna, hammam, fitness center, and an equestrian center with ponies for children.

For the holidays, guests can choose between two show programs. Both include a buffet with cocktails, live music, and a gala dinner, and after midnight the party moves to the nightclub. Little ones get a gala evening and a Christmas tree with Santa Claus.

Location: Belek, on the coast in a pine forest.
Who it's for: families who want a zoo and water park right on the property.
Not for: those who dislike noisy parties and high-energy activities.
The catch: most of the entertainment is geared toward families with children.

Every day, kids can enjoy cartoons, animation, workshops, and mini golf, while dinner features sushi, red fish, and tuna. Menus and signage are available in multiple languages, so it's easy to find your way around the restaurants and grounds, and the bar offers a wide selection of cocktails. Check dates: Bellis Deluxe on Trip.com.

8. Miracle Resort Hotel

Miracle Resort hotel at night with blue lighting by the water

The hotel welcomes guests in the Lara district near Antalya, right by the sea. Rooms offer water views, and a good sandy beach and several shops are nearby. Even with heavy tourist traffic, the complex is well maintained.

For sports, there's a basketball court, several soccer fields, tennis courts, and a gym. The experience is rounded out by a water park, spa, sauna, hammam, and a heated indoor pool, while kids have a mini club, swings, slides, and a playground.

Location: Lara, Antalya, near the beach.
Who it's for: sporty families who want fields, courts, and a water park.
The catch: the hotel is popular, so it gets crowded during the holidays.

On New Year's Eve, guests can look forward to a gala dinner and show concerts with dance performances. Meals are served three times a day buffet style. Even in the off-season, the spread includes seafood, fish, a variety of cheeses, pancakes, and crepes, while the a la carte restaurants offer Mexican and Turkish cuisine. Compare rates: Miracle Resort in Antalya on Trip.com.

9. Maxx Royal Belek Golf Resort

This resort in Belek is designed for family vacations and golf. Kids have a children's center, playgrounds, a mini disco, a dino park, a climbing wall, and a water park. The mini club has video cameras, so you can watch your little ones right from your room while caregivers look after them.

New Year's Eve starts with a gala dinner, and a separate entertainment program is arranged for children. That way, adults can enjoy the celebration while giving kids a memorable experience. To stay active, there's stretching, bike rides, yoga, a golf course, a pool, and a gym, plus a spa with massage and a Turkish bath.

Location: Belek, on the coast; shops and nightclubs nearby.
Who it's for: families with children and golf players.
Not for: guests who want an intimate hotel and quiet evenings.

The cuisine spans Turkish, Greek, and Japanese dishes, the chocolate workshop serves desserts, the bakery makes fresh pastries, and every day you're treated to Turkish tea with a plate of sweets. Antalya Airport is close to Belek. New Year's rates: Maxx Royal Belek on Trip.com.

10. Rixos Sungate

Rixos Sungate resort hotel on the Beldibi coast

This complex in Beldibi near Kemer feels like a city within a city: well-kept grounds, bars, cafes, sports facilities, a spa, and an indoor pool. Most guests are families, and there is a mini club for children that accepts kids from age four.

Rooms here come with a balcony or terrace, dining is all-inclusive with fresh juices and champagne, plus Mexican, Italian, and Chinese restaurants. In the evening you have karaoke, quizzes, a DJ, and live music, as well as bowling and a gym.

Location: Beldibi near Kemer, on the beach.
Who it's for: large families and active guests who want plenty of entertainment options.
Not for: those who prefer small, intimate hotels.
The catch: the grounds are large, so you'll do a fair amount of walking between buildings and the beach.

For the winter holidays, the hotel adds in-room treats and gifts for children, including free admission to The Land of Legends park and a cable car ride. A few days before New Year's, themed evenings begin, and on New Year's Eve there is a gala dinner with a live band. Check prices: Rixos Sungate on Trip.com.

11. Rixos Beldibi

Rixos Beldibi hotel building among pine trees

This hotel is all about a quiet getaway. The grounds are green, with palm trees and mountain views, the landscaping is thoughtfully designed down to the details, and hanging swing chairs let you retreat with a book. The complex sits near the village of Beldibi on the coast, with sea or mountain views from the windows, and from the open terrace on the upper floors you can watch the sunrise.

Even the entertainment here is low-key, but it's easy to find something to do: live music in the lobby bar, discos, a Turkish bath, sauna, darts, volleyball, tennis courts, and a library. There is a mini club for children where an entertainer looks after the kids.

Location: Beldibi near Kemer, on the beach; the village center is within walking distance.
Who it's for: couples and families who want peace and quiet and green surroundings.
Not for: those who want loud shows and discos until morning.
The catch: evenings here are calm, with no vibrant nightlife.

The New Year's program starts a week before the holiday: every day brings a new event with live music, karaoke, and Christmas parties. On New Year's Eve they plan a dinner, performances by bands and dancers, fireworks, and an afterparty with a DJ. Dining is three meals a day buffet style, breakfast is continental with fresh juices and smoothies, and the a la carte restaurants serve barbecue, sushi, and seafood. Guests also get free admission to the Land of Legends park and a transfer to Rixos Sungate for the night shows. Book your dates: Rixos Beldibi on Trip.com.

12. Titanic Deluxe Golf Belek

The resort in Belek is surrounded by a pine forest and offers several indoor pools, a spa center, a fitness room, and a golf course with sea views. Bean bag chairs and hookahs sit on the lawn, and restaurants and bars are open throughout. Rooms are spacious, with a terrace and a walk-in closet, and the windows look out over the river or the garden.

The kids' area includes nap and feeding rooms, playrooms, and a children's amphitheater, and the restaurant is designed like a little train. For adults, there's a lobby bar with a terrace where you can wrap yourself in a blanket.

Location: Belek, on the coast in a pine forest.
Who it's for: families with children and golf lovers.
The catch: some of the activities are sports-oriented, so you'll need to plan quieter evenings yourself.

For the holidays, the hotel puts on sports events, a gala dinner, a New Year's cocktail, a DJ party, and an orchestra. The restaurant welcomes guests in themed dining rooms, and in the evening it's nice to sit on the lobby bar terrace. A separate children's program includes a PlayStation tournament. Tennis courts and professional football fields are nearby. Holiday rates: Titanic Deluxe Golf Belek on Trip.com.

13. Rixos Premium Belek

White hotel building by a lagoon pool among pine trees

This Belek hotel is designed for family vacations with premium touches: views of a pistachio forest, a spa with African massage and a snow room, and a French-style street with a coffee shop. Adults have more than twenty sports options, with sessions led by instructors in yoga, pole dancing, CrossFit, and martial arts.

New Year's Eve here is celebrated by the heated pool with live music. The program includes a symphony orchestra, a belly dance show, a DJ party, and fireworks. You'll like this format if you want to ring in the holiday outdoors rather than in a banquet hall.

Location: Belek, on the coast, next to a pistachio forest.
Who it's for: families and couples who value sports, spa, and a high-end dinner.
Not for: those looking for a modest hotel with minimal amenities.

For children, there's the Rixy club with a mini water park, themed workshops, and a miniature town, while adults relax in the sauna or the gym. In the evenings, guest guitarists and dancers perform to Brazilian music. The restaurants serve signature and classic Turkish dishes, and there's a steakhouse, a fish menu, and a bar with exotic cocktails. Check dates: Rixos Premium Belek on Trip.com.

14. Regnum Carya

Panorama of Regnum Carya resort with pools and mountains

This Belek hotel occupies a large property divided by vacation style. It has an adults-only pool with lively entertainment, a water park, golf, a climbing wall, an obstacle course, and a walking route along the golf courses. In winter, flower beds bloom on the grounds, and the air is filled with the scent of cedars and the sea.

New guests are welcomed with champagne, lemonade, candy, and chocolate-covered strawberries, and after a short tour you're checked into spacious rooms with a loggia or terrace. Many rooms have Mediterranean Sea views, and children get their own toiletries, bathrobes, and slippers.

Location: Belek, on large landscaped grounds.
Who it's for: families and couples who want golf, a water park, and rich dining.
Not for: those who want a compact hotel and short walks to the beach.

For children, there's a mini club with a movie theater and game consoles, a ropes course, a water park with slides, a mini disco, and evening shows. Adults are entertained with theater productions and a disco, and those with a sweet tooth will appreciate the patisserie with handmade desserts. For the New Year period, the hotel promises piano music, tea parties, Latin dance evenings, an orchestra, and a masquerade. A free visit to the Land of Legends park is included as a gift. See available rooms: Regnum Carya on Trip.com.

15. Paloma Foresta Resort

Resort hotel with large pool and palm trees

The complex is located in Beldibi on the Mediterranean coast, surrounded by a pine forest. In the morning, it's lovely to step onto your room's balcony and look out at the mountains and pines, and in the room a hotel welcome gift awaits: a bottle of wine and fruit. The interiors are finished with blackout curtains, patterned bedspreads, and a marble bathtub.

Guests have access to a spa center with paraffin treatments, tennis courts, live music, and entertainment. In the evening, a grand piano plays by the bar, a game room with billiards and darts is open, and a mini club is available for children. Breakfasts and dinners are served on a panoramic terrace, and the menu focuses on local produce and seafood.

Location: Beldibi near Kemer, on the coast in a pine forest.
Who it's for: couples and families who value views, quiet, and calm evenings.
Not for: those looking for large-scale entertainment and nightclubs.

New Year's rates: Paloma Foresta on Trip.com.

⁉️🤔 Frequently asked questions

When does the New Year's program start at hotels in Turkey?

Most hotels launch it in late December. At some properties, festive evenings run for just a few days around New Year's Eve, while at others the program stretches for a week or more. Exact dates depend on the property's concept, so check the schedule with your chosen hotel before booking.

What do these hotels do for children on New Year's?

The format depends on the hotel. Family resorts offer a mini club, a Christmas tree with Santa Claus, workshops, face painting, a children's disco, and gifts. The Land of Legends Kingdom adds meet-and-greets with cartoon characters, and AKKA Antedon runs maze games. Young children are accepted from a certain age, usually four and up.

Can you swim in the sea in December and January?

The water is cool in winter, and not everyone finds it comfortable for swimming. However, most hotels in this selection keep heated pools and indoor spa areas open, where you can swim year-round. If the sea itself matters to you, choose a property with an outdoor heated pool and count on warm sunny days.

What's included in the all-inclusive package over the holidays?

The room rate usually includes buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner, drinks at the bars, and some entertainment. Some hotels charge separately for the New Year's gala dinner. Confirm this when booking. You'll also pay separately for spa treatments, excursions, and transfers outside the hotel.

How do you get from Antalya Airport to Belek or Kemer?

Antalya Airport operates flights year-round, and the drive to Belek and Kemer follows the coastal highway. Most hotels offer group or private transfers by prior request. Taxis and car rentals are also available, but a transfer is more convenient: you'll be met at the terminal and taken to the front desk.

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In short: what's worth booking

If you have young children, choose The Land of Legends Kingdom or AKKA Antedon: their children's programs run on a set schedule. If golf and dining matter, take a closer look at Regnum Carya and Maxx Royal Belek. For a quiet getaway, Rixos Beldibi and Paloma Foresta are good fits: pine forest, mountain views, and peaceful evenings.

New Year's in Turkey is a convenient way to celebrate by the sea when the hotel runs on an all-inclusive basis. In winter, beaches are less crowded, and heated pools stay open. Compare dates early, while popular hotels in Belek and Kemer still have rooms available.

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