With 18 eateries and bars, 12 pool options, an aquapark, live entertainment and so much else to do on site, you’ll not want to leave this luxurious all-inclusive beachside hotel
Many all-inclusive hotels cater for holidaying on a budget: however the Sherwood Exclusive Kemer, as suggested by its name, offers a more lavish experience.
With 492 rooms, Sherwood Exclusive Kemer is big, but thankfully the buildings are low-rise, framed by pine trees and swaying bougainvillaea.
Location
Sherwood Exclusive Kemer has a spectacular beachfront location, sandwiched between the dramatic Taurus Mountains and the glistening Mediterranean. Located in Goynuk, just outside Antalya, the hotel has a private beach, lined with loungers and cabanas.
Though it feels secluded, it is just 350 metres from the nearest shops and 6 kilometres from Kemer centre with its nightclubs, restaurants and bars.
It serves as a great base for exploring the region, and a great excursion is the Olympos cable car in Olympos Beydağları National Park, which whisks you to the peak of Mount Olympos (also known as Tahtalı Dağı) at an altitude of 2,365 metres. There’s a cafe at the top, allowing you to stay a while and savour the wonderful views, and for an added thrill, you can paraglide through the clouds back down.
The extensive Greco-Roman ruins of Phaselis and the perpetual gas fires emitted by the mythical YanartaÅŸ rock formation are further sites to discover in the area.
However, the sheer range of facilities at this upmarket resort a 75-minute drive from Antalya Airport and a four-hour drive from Dalaman Airport is impressive to say the least and it’s possible you won’t want to leave the complex at all.
Hit the beach and pools
The hotel has a number of swimming pools including freshwater, adult-only and kids’ pools, plus an aqua park for guests of all ages, with numerous pools and waterslides.
If that wasn’t enough, there’s a private 450m sand and pebbled beach complete with sun beds and cabanas. So it is easy to find your perfect spot, whether travelling with family, as a couple, or solo. There’s a range of water sports available too.
What are the rooms like?
Rooms are bright, spacious, unfussy and decorated in neutral tones and some have direct pool access. There are a number of room options to choose from, including family rooms and suites, and features may include a sea or garden view, hardwood floors, king-sized beds, rainfall showers, smart TV and capsule coffee machine, depending on which room type you opt for.
Fab food and drink options
For a large resort like this, it is not surprising that there are plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from. There’s a huge choice of both Turkish and world cuisine at Fusions buffet restaurant, or you can opt for Turkish a la carte at Turquoise; for Italian there’s Basilico and seafood specialities at Mama Cocha. Laid back Indigo Gusto features Mediterranean dishes in a delightful al fresco setting, and as well as further restaurants there are also snack bars, an ice cream parlour, waffle shop, patisserie and street food.
Added to this are the pool bars, beach bars and lounge bars to choose from. While not everything is included in the all-inclusive deal, the overall range and quality of the food here is very high.
Children’s facilities
Of course, children are well served at the resort, and as well as the dedicated children’s pools and aqua park facilities and kid’s buffets, there is also a children’s club for 4 to 12 years, offering arts and crafts, small team games, sports, movie nights, water-based, story time and drama and music. There is a children’s playground with slides, swings and an adventure play area, and indoor play area and TV and movie area.
Sports and wellness
You’re guaranteed to return home completely revived with all the sport and wellness facilities available at Sherwood Exclusive Kemer. There’s an air-conditioned gym with an aerobic studio, cardio fitness training equipment, free weights and more.
The spa includes a Turkish bath, sauna, steam room and whirlpool, with massage treatments available, while sports enthusiasts can choose between aeroball, aerobics, aqua aerobics, badminton, basketball, dance classes, darts, pilates, table tennis, tennis, volleyball and yoga. There is bicycle hire and an on-site hairdressers too.
Entertainment
As well as racquet and team sports, small team games and water-based activities during the day, when evening comes there’s a further array of options: live DJs, karaoke, live music, shows and cabaret, quizzes and discos all beckon when the sun goes down.
The verdict
Sherwood Exclusive Kemer has plenty for everyone, whether you’re a family with toddlers or teenagers in tow, travelling solo, as a group of friends or a couple.
It’s a place you can party to late, singing along to the live music and ordering a cocktail from the supremely slick bar staff; try a different cuisine each night at the different restaurants, try out all the pools, lounge by the sea or just get a bit of quiet time in your room.
Whatever you plan to do, you won’t want to leave!
Sherwood Exclusive Kemer: sherwoodhotels.com.tr/sherwood-exclusive-kemer
