Turkey invented the modern Mediterranean all-inclusive concept and the Riviera is its global capital. Roughly 70 percent of British package bookings here are all-inclusive. But Turkish AI in 2026 has moved well beyond watered-down spirits: ultra-all-inclusive properties at Belek, Side, Lara and Kemer offer 8+ a-la-carte restaurants, branded spirits, butler suites and kids clubs that put British budget hotels to shame. Below is the complete tier-by-tier breakdown with real prices, what is and isn't included, and the 10 top-rated hotels British travellers actually book.
Standard 4* All-Inclusive
£289–£499pp / 7nt
What's included: Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner; 1–2 a-la-carte restaurants once a week; local-brand spirits and beer; soft drinks; basic snacks; pool entertainment; kids club for 4–12s; 1 watersport included.
What's not: Branded spirits, premium wines, fresh juices, spa treatments, off-resort excursions, room service.
Top hotels: Crystal Sunrise Queen, Justiniano Park, Karbel Beach, Sealife Family Resort, Long Beach Resort
Best for: Value-conscious British families, May/October shoulder weeks, Marmaris/Icmeler/Alanya base.
Premium 5* All-Inclusive
£559–£999pp / 7nt
What's included: Everything from 4* level plus 3–5 a-la-carte restaurants (Italian, Far Eastern, steakhouse, seafood, Turkish), branded spirits and beers, fresh-squeezed juices, mini-bar, evening shows, expanded kids club with English staff, 24-hour snack bar, hammam access.
What's not: Premium spirits (Grey Goose, Macallan), private cabanas, fine-dining surcharge dishes (lobster, A5 wagyu), spa treatments.
Top hotels: Royal Wings, Titanic Beach Lara, Delphin Diva, Concorde De Luxe, Crystal Centro, Akra Antalya, Royal Holiday Palace
Best for: Mainstream British couples and families wanting reliable 5* at sensible prices, Lara Beach / Side / Belek.
Ultra-All-Inclusive (luxury)
£1,199–£2,499pp / 7nt
What's included: Everything from premium plus all spirits including Grey Goose/Hendricks/Macallan, all wines, lobster and A5 wagyu in a-la-carte, in-room fully stocked mini-bar restocked daily, private cabana, butler service in suite categories, free spa treatments, kids clubs with British nanny option, 8+ a-la-carte restaurants, free off-resort tours, free golf rounds.
What's not: Couples massages with imported essential oils, private yacht charter, off-resort fine dining beyond included restaurants.
Top hotels: Maxx Royal Belek, Maxx Royal Kemer, Regnum Carya, Calista Luxury, Cornelia Diamond, Rixos Premium Belek, Titanic Mardan Palace, Adam & Eve
Best for: Couples and high-end families wanting Maldives-level comfort at Mediterranean prices, Belek/Kemer base.
Maxx Royal Belek Golf Resort
Ultra 5*Belek · From £1,799pp
Flagship Belek property: 11 a-la-carte restaurants, Carya Golf Course on site, 17 swimming pools, butler service in suites. The reference point for Turkish ultra-all-inclusive.
Regnum Carya
Ultra 5*Belek · From £1,499pp
European Tour-host golf resort, 32 holes Carya + Sirene, 11 dining concepts, marble-clad spa, private beach with cabanas. Turkish luxury benchmark for golf-focused visitors.
Calista Luxury Resort
Ultra 5*Belek · From £1,399pp
Calmer family-leaning sister to Maxx Royal: 8 a-la-carte restaurants, family suites with kids' rooms, Calista Aquapark, Belek's longest private beach at 1.2km.
Rixos Premium Belek
Ultra 5*Belek · From £1,299pp
Vegas-style entertainment: Anjelique Beach Club, themed restaurants, kids' park, 2 outdoor + 2 indoor pools. The most lively ultra-all-inclusive in Belek.
Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort
Ultra 5*Belek · From £1,099pp
Cornelia Faldo Course on site, 7 a-la-carte restaurants, vast freeform pools, Greek-island-style aesthetic, family-friendly with British clientele.
Titanic Mardan Palace
5*+Lara (Antalya) · From £899pp
Once Europe's most expensive hotel build: Bosphorus-themed canal-pool, Russian luxury aesthetic, 12 restaurants, gondola transfers between buildings.
Royal Wings
5* UltraLara (Antalya) · From £799pp
Reliable 5* with strong British clientele, 7 restaurants, 4 outdoor pools, large kids club, Lara Beach access. Excellent shoulder-season value.
Delphin Diva Premiere
5* UltraLara (Antalya) · From £699pp
Beachfront 5* with 6 a-la-carte, large aqua park, kids' theatre, 24-hour snack bar. Family-friendly Lara mid-luxury.
Akra Antalya
5*Antalya city · From £599pp
Boutique 5* on Konyaalti Beach within walking distance of Kaleici old town. 4 restaurants, Olympic-sized pool, intimate scale (218 rooms). Best for couples wanting city + beach.
Crystal Centro Resort
5* UltraSide · From £589pp
Family-focused with 6 pools including aqua park, 5 a-la-carte restaurants, walking distance to Side Roman ruins and East Beach. Reliable mid-5* for Yorkshire/Midlands families.