TUI BLUE Ephesus

TUI BLUE Ephesus isn't your average holiday resort, it's more like a beachside village packed with personality. The vibe is laid-back but full of energy, perfect whether you're up at sunrise for a beachfront yoga class or cheering the kids down the waterslides later on. It's stylish too. Recently refurbished, the hotel feels fresh and modern without being flashy. You'll spot olive trees and palms swaying by the pool, and plenty of quiet corners for reading or snoozing.

One of the biggest perks? Guests staying here get free unlimited access to the Aqua Fantasy waterpark, a mega-sized splash zone right next door. We're talking wave pools, rapid slides, lazy rivers, and even a pirate ship for the little ones. It's a proper hit with families, and the best part is, you can pop back and forth as much as you like. The park is open between May and October.

Location-wise, the hotel sits just outside Kusadasi, about 15 minutes from the town centre. That means peaceful days on the private beach, but you're never far from the buzzing bazaars and harbour-front restaurants of Kusadasi. You,re also just down the road from Ephesus, one of Turkey's top historical sites, which makes for an easy day trip.

Back at the hotel, the all-inclusive setup includes buffets, à la carte dining, local drinks, snacks and entertainment. There's a team of TUI BLUE reps always on hand (they're called BLUE Guides) who know everything from poolside activities to the best spot for sunset. It's that kind of friendly place where the staff remember your name, and maybe even your favourite drink.

All rooms at the resort are a great size and have a balcony or terrace with pool or garden view. For families, it's worth looking at the 2 bedroom family rooms for extra space. Free WiFi, air conditioning and TV come as standard.

Check in time: 2pm

Check out time: 12pm

Double Room With Balcony

Double rooms here are spacious and have a balcony or terrace with a garden view. All rooms have free WiFi, as well as air conditioning, TV and safe. These rooms can sleep up to three people.

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Family Room With Balcony

The family room is a great option for small families of three or four. These rooms have a separate bedroom with double bed and separate living area. Hair dryers and Wi-Fi are available in all rooms.

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2 Bedroom Family Room With Balcony

Sleeping up to 5 people, the 2 bedroom family rooms have a balcony with garden view, and are ideal for families who need a little extra space. They have tea and coffee making facilities, TV, shower in the bathroom, air conditioning and WiFi.

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Hotel Only

You aren't able to book the TUI BLUE Ephesus as hotel only, however, it is part of the same hotel complex as the Aqua Fantasy Aquapark Hotel and Spa, which can be booked as hotel only via TUI, or other tour operators like Jet2holidays, On The Beach and Booking.com.

Deals & Discounts

Being a TUI BLUE hotel, when you book far enough in advance with TUI flights and on the TUI website, you can secure your holiday for zero deposit! That's right, you can get your holiday next year booked now without having to pay a penny just yet, and pay the balance over time. Plus you can take advantage of discount codes that are frequently available. And as a family friendly hotel, there's usually free child place discounts as well!

Swimming Pools

There are five swimming pools at the hotel, including a large main pool, indoor pool that's open between October and June, children's pool and baby pool.

Water Park

Guests staying here can take full advantage of the Aqua Fantasy Aquapark next door. You'll get unlimited access to the 30+ slides and pools throughout your stay. From thrilling drops and space bowls to the lazy river and children friendly pirate ship splash park, there's endless fun for everyone.

Spa & Fitness Centre

There are spa facilities here, which include a sauna and steam room. Massages and other treatments can also be booked. The gym is a good size with a range of cardio and weight equipment, plus there a number of fitness classes like aqua aerobics and yoga.

Entertainment

During the day, there's a line up of activities and pool side fun. As evening comes around, enjoy a relaxed drink in the bar, or enjoy one of the local shows and live music that are often on in the evenings. During the summer, there are even outdoor cinema nights and silent discos.

Kids Club, Creche & Activities

This is a fantastic family friendly hotel and there are three kids' clubs here, each tailored to different age groups. The Baby & Tots Club is perfect for those under 3 years old with toys and activities, as well as story time from the qualified childcare experts. The multi-sensory BLUE®Tots sessions are a great option too.

The Kids' Club is for 3-12 year olds and has two supervised sessions a day, six days a week. There's lots going on from arts and crafts to sports activities.

Available between June and September, the teens club offers a great space to meet with other youngsters, with loads of activities indoors, by the pool and at the beach.

Restaurants

There are four restaurants here, with all inclusive meals being in the buffet restaurant or the Caribbean Bar. The three other a la carte restaurants can be booked. All options can cater to specific dietary requirements including vegan and gluten free.

Buffet Restaurant Meal Times:

Breakfast: 7:30am - 10:30am
Dinner: 6:30pm -9:30pm

A La Carte Restaurants

Three a la carte restaurants complete the dining options. The Taverna is a paid for option, however, guests can enjoy one visit per stay for free. The Italian restaurant is also an option you pay extra for. This is open 6 days a week for dinner only and requires a reservation. Th Caribbean bar is where you can grab daytime snacks and lunch.

Bars

There are a number of different bars and a coffee shop where you can enjoy your favourite drinks throughout the day. The pool bar, swim up bar and beach bar are the perfect places to enjoy an afternoon cocktail in the sunshine, while the main bar offers drinks and light evening entertainment.

Beach

Being located on a quiet stretch of sandy beach, you can choose to spend the day away from the pool and waterslides, and instead splash about in the sea. This is great for families who love to mix things up and not spend all day every day by the swimming pool.

Excursions

There are a number of excursions and activities you can enjoy outside of the hotel. These trips can be booked via your holiday rep, in advance or by yourself. Ephesus itself is an ancient city full of rich history and archaeological sites, perfect for history buffs.

Nightlife

There isn't much in the way of nightlife around this part of Turkiye, so you'll need to head down to Kusadasi (about a 30 minute taxi ride) if you want a livelier pace of evening.

Booking directly via TUI, if you need to contact the hotel or find out more information, you are usually best to speak to TUI first. If you do need to contact the hotel, there are several ways to do so. And don't forget you can see more photos, video reviews and much more on social media.

Address

Pamucak Oteller Bölgesi
35920 Selçuk/İzmir
Türkiye

Contacting The Hotel

To contact the hotel, you can call +90 232 850 8500. Please note this is an international number and you will be charged accordingly. You can also email the hotel at info@aquafantasy.com.

Getting There

Airport transfers are included as part of your TUI package, and are the most straightforward way to get from the airport to your hotel. The coach transfer from Izmir airport (Adnan Menderes Airport) will take around 70 minutes, while the journey time from Bodrum airport will take over 2 hours.