Last Updated on June 14, 2024 by Suzy McCullough
TTTTPlus TUI Rating – TUI Blue For Families
The TUI Blue Ephesus in the Izmir area of Turkey is set between a beach and a waterpark perfect for keeping all the family entertained. The hotel blends first-rate family facilities with a great location and the rooms are all recently refurbished with what has been described as ‘comfy beds’.
Located near the centre of Kusadsi which has been transformed from a fishing village to a bustling holiday place. If you are in search of old Turkey the cobbled streets, mosques, old-school tavernas and bazaars can still be found here.
The hotel has its own private beach and is 55 minutes from Adnan Menderes Airport or 165 minutes from Bodrum Airport.
Highlights
At the hotel, your kids can have great fun at the classic TUI BLUE for families kids’ club and entertainment. You also have the benefit of free access to Aqua Fantasy Waterpark. This is jam-packed with slides, chutes and flumes. With a private sandy beach, it is easy to relocate from the poolside to the seafront.
There is also a big outdoor pool, plus an indoor pool and a shallow swimming spot for children. At the waterpark, there are 31 water attractions including a great range of slides and a pirate ship.
Things you’ll love:
- Great for Families
- Free Waterpark Access
- Private Beach
Your Board Basis
The TUI Blue Ephesus Turkey operates on an All Inclusive board basis. This includes buffet-style breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Plus snacks at set times and selected local-brand alcohol, soft drinks, tea and coffee.
There are two restaurants, a buffet and a Mediterranean. The buffet restaurant features a balance of local, international and family favourites. There is also a children’s buffet and an area for preparing baby food. One visit per stay to The Taverna is included for All inclusive guests, subject to availability.
Additional Activities
The hotel has a focus on wellbeing and the Healthy Eating Challenge encourages youngsters to try new foods. Another bonus is the hotel’s professionally run swimming lessons plus their family well-being classes which can help relax all the members of your family.
A holiday here includes their Hotel rep and 27/7 Online service. An English-speaking TUI rep will visit your hotel during your stay.
There is a range of sports activities including tennis, watersports, family football, movement and dance sessions for ages 3-11, weekly fitness events for all the family and more. The hotel has free Wi-Fi.
Rooms include a double room with a balcony and garden view, a family room also with a balcony and garden view plus two bedroom family rooms with a garden and a balcony.
Entertainment
There are kids clubs for ages 3-11 that offer up to two hours of themed activities six days a week. For ages 3-5 there is the Minis club and a second Maxis club for 6-11 year olds. Clubs are included in your stay. They also run a baby club and there is a Hangout spot for teens aged 12-15 where they can hang out away from parents and younger siblings. The hotel runs an evening entertainment programme.
Key Facilities:
- Outdoor Pool
- Children’s Pool
- Indoor Pool
- Waterpark
- Evening Entertainment Programme
- On-site dining options
- Kid’s Club
- Sports
