With its dreamy coastline, unique landscapes and intriguing history, not to mention a fantastic spa culture, a honeymoon in Turkey ticks all the boxes. The best hotels here are designed with romance in mind, with balconies and pools focussed on the view, secluded beach-side cabanas for two and restaurants aglow with candlelight. Not to mention, special packages for honeymooning couples.
Whether you opt for a beach break, a cultural city escape or a one-of-a-kind getaway to Turkey’s mountainous interior, complete with romantic hot-air balloon ride, your holiday in Turkey is sure to be unforgettable. Let’s dive deeper into some of the best hotels for newlyweds in one of the top honeymoon destinations in the world.
The Bodrum peninsula is known for its luxurious resorts and hotels, like the Lujo Hotel. If you want a honeymoon in Turkey with private pool access, this is your spot, with its Laguna Deluxe Rooms offering a terrace with private pool and an incredible view. Terrace Rooms have an on-terrace jacuzzi while the Sunset Villa for two has a large pool in a private garden and ample sunbathing space, as well as VIP services and drinks packages – you’ll never want to leave. As honeymooners, you’ll enjoy champagne and treats on arrival, a complimentary room-service breakfast, access to the silent Escape Beach and a couple’s spa discount.
Take your luxury honeymoon in Turkey to the next level at the Hotel Villa Mahal, complete with private yacht. Located on the beautiful Kas coast, the hotel has just 13 rooms and four elegant villas, each with its own style. Choose from a private infinity pool and balcony, private beach access with a bathing platform and the honeymoon suite with an enormous jacuzzi bath. Enjoy breakfast on the terrace, lunch at the beach club and a candlelit dinner by the water, or take a day cruise with catering on the fully-staffed yacht. Could a honeymoon in Turkey get any better?
Looking for a luxury honeymoon on more of a budget? The Barut Hemera hotel is for you. The beautiful resort has extensive gardens with private pavilions, multiple outdoor pools and a fantastic beach just steps away. Make memories with fun watersports or enjoy an indulgent spa trip. When you book the honeymoon package here, you’ll get roses, a fruit basket, chocolates, and sparkling wine on arrival, as well as honeymooners t-shirts and a breakfast served to the room. You’ll also get to book a candlelit dinner on the evening of your choice.
The Romance Istanbul Hotel is a luxurious choice for a city honeymoon in Turkey. The decadent, old-world decor is picture perfect, with balconies offering views over Gülhane Park, and rooms and suites have a palatial feel. There’s a spa and indoor pool, a restaurant with a view and the romance and honeymoon packages include signature cocktails, a cake or chocolate fondue, rose petals and a special dinner.
What could be more romantic for your honeymoon in Istanbul than a hotel with a view of the Hagia Sophia? The Four Seasons Istanbul at Sultanahmet promises a city break par excellence, ensconced in the neoclassical residence with an elegant, modern interior. Enjoy the extensive treatment menu at the spa and choose from in-room dining, a terrace bar with an exceptional view and Antolian haute cuisine in a secluded courtyard. To complete your honeymoon, book an oyster and champagne pairing or the ‘romance under the stars’ experience, including a personalised four-course menu, house champagne, elegant floral decorations and an optional musical accompaniment.
With its honeyed sunsets, fairytale geology and romantic hot-air balloons drifting into the sky daily, Cappadocia is a destination synonymous with honeymooning. The Artemis Cave Suites & Spa is an adults-only venue, with cave rooms featuring bathtubs and cosy fireplaces. The hotel’s terraces and restaurant are the real gem, offering sweeping views of the valley. After the spectacle is over, retreat to the luxurious peace of the Turkish baths.
The Kelebek Special Cave Hotel and Spa promises romance from the moment you step inside. Choose from atmospheric cave rooms, suites with a view, and one of the special honeymoon suites complete with claw-foot bathtub, fireplace and breakfast to the room. There are several terraces and secluded corners of the gardens from which to admire the panorama, as well as a perfectly positioned rooftop bar and a pool with valley views. You can even hire the hotel’s photographer to capture your postcard-worthy honeymoon for you.
For a honeymoon in Fethiye where everything is taken care of for you, make a beeline for the Akra Fethiye Tui Blue Sensatori resort and go all-inclusive. Fethiye is one of the ultimate beach destinations in Turkey and the Tui Blue Sensatori has a prime stretch of sand-and-shingle beach for its loungers and private cabanas. You can flit between the sea and the pools and then enjoy a romantic meal at one of the five atmospheric a-la-carte restaurants. You can even book a private honeymoon dinner in one of the candlelit beachside cabanas. If you book the honeymoon package, you’ll get sparkling wine and a fruit basket on arrival, as well as a breakfast served in-room and a romantic photo print from the hotel’s photographer.
Looking for other exceptional honeymoon destinations? If it’s the warm sea and glorious beaches that have drawn you to Turkey, then a honeymoon in Greece or Cyprus could be for you. Both promise near-endless sunshine hours and beautiful coastlines, with plenty of all-inclusive resorts to cater to your every whim. For a cultural break more similar to a visit to Istanbul or Cappadocia, why not honeymoon in Montenegro or Croatia? Both promise romantic castles, breathtaking mountains and waterfalls, and a glitzy coastline too.
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