Avg. price
£85/night
£43pp · under 2s free
Best months
Jun - Sep
Properties
1
Highlight
All-inclusive + baby pool + beach
A quieter alternative to the big Bodrum resorts. All-inclusive hotels, a pebble beach, and a pirate-themed waterpark that even a 4-month-old loved. Just don't go in May unless you like cold pools.
Turkey Travel Guide for Families
Getting to Akbuk from the UK
Fly into Bodrum Milas Airport (BJV) - Jet2, TUI and easyJet all fly direct from multiple UK airports. Akbuk is about 20 minutes south of the airport, making it one of the shortest resort transfers you'll find. We flew Jet2 from Bristol and the transfer was so quick Tallulah didn't even wake up. Most package holidays include the transfer, but if booking independently a taxi costs around £15-20.
Visa & Entry Requirements
UK citizens need an e-Visa to visit Turkey. It costs around $50 (about £40) and you can get it online before you go at evisa.gov.tr. It takes about 5 minutes and you get it by email instantly. Your passport needs to be valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date. Children need their own passport and their own e-Visa. Turkey is NOT in the EU or Schengen Area. Travel insurance is essential - GHIC doesn't apply.
Best Time to Visit
June to September for pool and beach holidays. We went in May and the weather was lovely (25-28°C) but the pools hadn't warmed up yet - they're not heated. Tallulah screamed the second she touched the water. The sea was actually warmer than the pool in May. June is the sweet spot: warm enough for pools, before peak summer prices, and less crowded. July and August are hot (35°C+) so you need to be careful with sun exposure for babies. September is warm, calmer, and cheaper.
Currency & Costs
Turkey uses the Turkish Lira (TRY). The exchange rate is very favourable for UK visitors - Turkey is genuinely good value. If you're going all-inclusive, most of your costs are covered upfront which makes budgeting easy. Outside the resort, meals in Akbuk are cheap (£5-8 for a full meal). Card payment is accepted in resorts and larger restaurants but carry some Lira for smaller shops and taxis. ATMs are available in Akbuk town.
Packing for Turkey with a Baby
Sun protection is the priority. Babies under 6 months can't wear suncream, so you need shade solutions: a SnoozeShade pram cover, a wide-brim hat, and light long-sleeve layers. Bring a clip-on fan for the buggy - in 28°C heat it's a lifesaver. A travel buggy is better than a full-size pram as many resorts have steps. Bring your own baby float for the pool, a portable bottle warmer and travel steriliser if formula feeding, and enough nappies for the week (different brands abroad).
Language
English is widely spoken in Turkish resorts and hotels. You'll have no trouble communicating at all-inclusive resorts, restaurants, and tourist areas. Akbuk is quieter and more local than Bodrum, but even there most people in shops understand basic English. Learning a few Turkish words goes down well - locals really appreciate the effort.
Read Our Full Trip Report
We took our 4-month-old to Long Beach Club Nature in Akbuk. Pirate baby pools, freezing water in May, and why all-inclusive is the way to go with a young baby.
Turkey with a 4-Month-Old: A Week All-Inclusive in Akbuk →
Tested with Tallulah