Sunis Efes Royal Palace Resort & Spa

🏖️ Idyllic, palm-fringed beachfront location on Turkey’s Aegean coast
💦 Fantastic pool scene with aqua park and waterslides
🛏️ Elegant, well-equipped rooms and spacious family suites
🍽️ 10 restaurants and 9 bars, including Mexican, Italian & Turkish à la cartes
♻️ Certified Sustainable Hotel (GSTC-recognised standard)
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout

Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rooms: 470 | Floors: 6 | Lifts: 8
Board options: All Inclusive Plus

Child age guideline: Up to 12 years (for pricing/club, may vary by season)

Ozdere is one of the Aegean coast’s most peaceful pockets, with rolling green hillsides, golden beaches and easy day trips to ancient Ephesus and lively Kusadasi. Sunis Efes Royal Palace sits right on the sand, so you can wander straight from breakfast to the beach, or take a leisurely stroll along the shoreline.

The small town of Ozdere is a short drive away for low-key shops and cafés, while Kusadasi’s bazaar, harbourfront restaurants and bars make a great change of scene. Culture lovers are perfectly placed for the UNESCO-listed ruins of Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis.

Beach: on the beachfront
Ozdere resort centre & nearest shops, bars & restaurants: approx. 5.5km
Kusadasi: approx. 35km
Ancient Ephesus & Temple of Artemis: approx. 35–40km

Approx. transfer time from airport: 45 minutes

Ozdere, Izmir Area, Turkey

All Inclusive Plus at Sunis Efes Royal Palace comes with a serious choice of food and drink. The Efes Main Restaurant lays on buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner with live cooking stations, kids’ menus and children’s buffets. Extra buffet venues like Obed Restaurant (poolside lunch) and Heronnsnacks and Mevlana keep the grazing going throughout the day, from beachside snacks to late-afternoon bites.

In the evening, mix things up at the à la carte restaurants (reservation required, seasonal opening). Tuck into Mexican favourites at Casa Bonito, handmade pasta and show-cooking at Cucina Italian, Turkish specialities at Kushane Ottoman or the Fish Restaurant, or Asian flavours at Mandarin Chinese and the Sushi Restaurant. One à la carte dinner per week is typically included with All Inclusive Plus on a minimum 7-night stay; supplements may apply for extra visits or selected dishes.

There are also 9 bars dotted around the resort, so a drink is never far away. Choose from the Teos and Lebedos lobby bars, the Irish Bar, Sports Bar, Patisserie, Pool Bar, Corner Bar in the gardens, Pier Beach Bar on the sands, or the late-night Disco Bar. Expect a wide choice of local drinks and selected international brands as part of the package, with a smart-casual dress code in many venues. Opening times and venues can change by season and occupancy.

Families and water-lovers are truly spoilt here. Outside, you’ll find broad freshwater pools with plenty of sunbeds and parasols, plus a separate children’s pool and a fun-filled aqua park with slides (usually open mid-May to early November, weather permitting). Younger guests have their own splash areas, while older kids and adults can make a beeline for the bigger chutes.

If you prefer a quieter dip, there are two indoor freshwater pools (including a children’s pool), typically heated between October and mid-May – ideal for the shoulder seasons. Fresh pool towels are usually provided against a refundable deposit.

The hotel opens directly onto a sandy, gently shelving beach, with a pier and sunbathing platforms stretching over the sea. It’s the kind of place where you can move effortlessly from the pool to the sea and back again all day long.

Wellness takes centre stage at the spa, where you can book in for massages, beauty treatments, or simply unwind in the Turkish bath, sauna, steam room or whirlpool (some services incur extra charges). The spa usually opens daily between April and November, with an on-site hairdresser for fresh holiday styling.

For more active moments, there’s an air-conditioned gym (minimum age 16) with cardio equipment and free weights, plus a roster of activities such as aerobics, aqua aerobics, darts, table tennis and snooker. Daytime entertainment runs through the season, with team-led games, sports and poolside fun, while evenings bring professional shows, live music, DJs, karaoke, quizzes and a mini-disco for children (seasonal schedule).

You’ll also find a mini-market for essentials and souvenirs, and a reception team able to help with extras like pushchair or wheelchair hire (local charge).

Standard Room
Sleeps 2–3 (some accept an infant). Calm, contemporary rooms with either double or twin beds and a sofa bed or chair bed in many categories. Most include a balcony, with options for land view, side sea view or full sea view. Facilities typically include:

• Flat-screen TV
• Free Wi-Fi
• Safety deposit box
• Balcony (or terrace in some rooms)
• Kettle
• Bathrobe and slippers
• Hairdryer
• Minibar (stocked, some items local charge; beer & soft drinks usually included and restocked daily)
• Bathroom with shower
• Air conditioning (seasonal, weather-dependent)
• Daily housekeeping and regular towel change

Standard Room for Sole Use
Sleeps 1–2. All the features of the Standard Room but tailored to solo travellers or couples wanting sole occupancy, with the same elegant styling and balcony. Available with land, side sea or full sea views.

Standard Room with Side Sea View / Sea View
Sleeps 2–3. As Standard Rooms but with an upgraded outlook to the Aegean – choose a partial or full sea view for sunsets from your balcony.

Standard Room for Single Parent Use
Sleeps 1–3. Well-suited to a parent travelling with children, with the same amenities and balcony plus flexible bedding options.

Promotional Standard Room
Sleeps 2–3 (plus infant in some cases). Offering the same core facilities as Standard Rooms but with more restricted views and a value-led price point. A great option if you plan to be out enjoying the resort most of the time.

Two Bedroom Family Suite
Sleeps 2–4 (plus infant). Ideal for families needing extra space and privacy, these suites feature two separate sleeping areas with a connecting door – typically one with a double bed and one with twin beds. Facilities generally include a balcony or terrace, flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, safe, kettle, bathrobes and slippers, hairdryer, minibar (some items local charge), shower room, air conditioning (seasonal) and daily cleaning with towel changes on request.

Two Bedroom Family Suite Sea View
Sleeps 2–4 (plus infant). All the benefits of the Family Suite, upgraded with sweeping sea views so you can start and end your day with the Aegean on your horizon.

*Images indicative; layouts/views may vary.

🎯 Daily daytime activity programme (seasonal)
💃 Evening entertainment with shows, live music & DJ sets
🏊 Aqua aerobics and pool games
🏓 Table tennis, darts & snooker
💪 Gym workouts and fitness sessions
👧 Kids’ club (4–12yrs) with crafts, games, sports and mini-disco
🌊 Beach time with swimming and sunbathing right on your doorstep

🛎️ 24-hour reception & luggage storage
🧴 Full-service spa with Turkish bath, sauna & treatments*
💇 On-site hairdresser and beauty services*
🧼 Pool towels (refundable deposit)
🛒 On-site mini-market for essentials
👶 Pushchair and wheelchair hire available on request*
🌐 Free Wi-Fi across the resort

*Some services/amenities may incur a local charge and are subject to seasonal opening.

Ozdere offers a slower, more traditional slice of Turkey’s Aegean coast – think go-slow days on the beach, relaxed evenings, and easy excursions to the Roman ruins of Ephesus or the livelier resort of Kusadasi.

Good to know:
• Country: Turkey
• Region: Izmir Area
• Resort: Ozdere
• Language: Turkish (English widely spoken in resorts and hotels)
• Currency: Turkish Lira (TRY)
• Time difference: GMT +2 hours (may vary with daylight saving)
• Average UK–Izmir flight time: approx. 4 hours
• Approximate transfer to Sunis Efes Royal Palace: 45 minutes

Information is based on the latest details from our suppliers and may change throughout the season, particularly opening dates/times, entertainment schedules and All Inclusive inclusions. For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Turkey advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Sunis Efes Royal Palace Resort & Spa directly on the beach?
Yes. The resort enjoys a prime beachfront position in Ozdere, with soft sand, sunbeds and a pier area right in front of the property, so you can move easily between pool and sea.

2. What does All Inclusive Plus include at Sunis Efes Royal Palace?
All Inclusive Plus typically covers buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main restaurant, one à la carte dinner per stay from a choice of six à la carte venues on a minimum 7-night stay (reservation required), snacks such as waffles and ice cream for at least 14 hours daily, and local wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks 24 hours a day. Selected international branded drinks and a daily restocked minibar with beer and soft drinks are also included. Exact details can vary by season, so check the hotel’s latest information on arrival.

3. Is the hotel suitable for families with children?
Very much so. Families benefit from two children’s pools, a separate indoor kids’ pool, an aqua park with slides, a playground, a children’s club for ages 4–12 years, a mini-disco, and restaurants with kids’ menus and buffets. Two Bedroom Family Suites give everyone extra space and privacy.

4. Does Sunis Efes Royal Palace have a spa and gym?
Yes. The resort offers a full spa with Turkish bath, sauna, steam room, whirlpool and a menu of massages and beauty treatments, plus an on-site hairdresser (charges apply for most spa and beauty services). There’s also an air-conditioned gym with cardio and weights, open daily in season for guests aged 16 and over.

5. When is the aqua park open and are there any restrictions?
The aqua park is usually open from around 15 May to 1 November, subject to weather conditions and occupancy. Age, height or weight restrictions may apply for certain slides to ensure safety. The hotel will provide the most up-to-date information when you arrive.

6. How long is the transfer from Izmir Airport to Sunis Efes Royal Palace?
The transfer from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) to Sunis Efes Royal Palace Resort & Spa is approximately 45 minutes by road, depending on traffic and any intermediate hotel stops.

7. Is Wi-Fi available in the rooms?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, including guest rooms, so you can keep in touch with home, stream or browse as needed.