The Turkish Riviera's Newest Family Stay Comes With Splashes & Spas
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts—the world's largest hotel franchising company with over 9,000 properties across 95 countries—has just opened its latest five-star resort in Alanya, a historic port city on Türkiye's southern coast known for its cliffside castle and turquoise waters.
Just 20 kilometres from the city centre, the newly built Wyndham Alanya features 188 rooms and suites right on the Mediterranean shoreline.
Designed as a family-friendly retreat, the resort features a spa with a salt room and Turkish hammam, indoor and outdoor pools, and gondola rides that glide around the property.
Guests can dine at four on-site restaurants serving regional and international flavours. There are also children's play areas, sports courts, and shuttle services to both the beach and airport.
With a scenic garden and event spaces overlooking the sea, the resort lends itself to weddings, corporate retreats, and slow, sunlit gatherings that stretch into evening.
Whether it's a family holiday or a weekend escape, Wyndham Alanya offers a relaxed entry point to one of Türkiye's most enduring coastal destinations.
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