Orka Sunlife Hotel Resort and Aquapark

Orka Sunlife Resort & Spa is a family-friendly hotel on the outskirts of the Turkish resort of Hisaronu. The town is on a mountain plateau, a short drive from the beach resort of Oludeniz on the Mediterranean coast. The centre of Hisaronu¸ is a short walk away and has plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants, as well as gift shops and a weekly market. In the evening the resort comes alive with music, dancing and nightclubs open until dawn. The hotel has five swimming pools, including a kids' pool, a water slide pool and a heated indoor pool. If you want to keep up with your fitness routine during your stay, you can work out in the gym. For some downtime, there's a spa offering a Turkish bath, sauna and massage treatments. During the day you can join in with aquaerobics in the pool, burn off some energy playing football or basketball, or enjoy a more leisurely game of boules in the hotel's grounds. For dining, Orka Sunlife Resort & Spa has a buffet restaurant and three a la carte restaurants, as well as a snack bar and a patisserie. There are four bars, one of which by the pool. Most evenings there's entertainment at the hotel including live shows, karaoke and bingo. There are lots of activities to keep children entertained as well. A hotel shuttle bus runs to the beach twice a day and there's local transport for when you want to explore a little further afield.

Orka Sunlife Resort & Spa is 1km from the centre of Hisaronu¸ and 2.5km from the beach at Oludeniz. Oludeniz is famous for its Blue Lagoon, which lies behind the main horseshoe-shaped sandy beach. The lagoon is a popular place for diving and snorkelling, and has been designated a national park. You might even catch a glimpse of a rare loggerhead turtle here. In the evenings, Oludeniz has a laid-back nightlife scene, as well as rooftop restaurants serving traditional Turkish food. Within driving distance of Hisaronu¸ is the resort of Fethiye, with twisting backstreets full of shops, many selling locally made carpets and crafts, and a bustling weekly market. There are open-air cafes selling fragrant Turkish coffee and restaurants serving mezze and kebabs. History lovers might enjoy visiting the Tomb of Amyntas, a series of Lycian rock tombs carved into the hillside above Fethiye. There's also the remains of a medieval castle and a Roman amphitheatre to explore.

The buffet restaurant is open for breakfast, late breakfast, lunch and dinner, and offers themed nights such as Tex-Mex and Sunday Roast. A kids' buffet has familiar favourites. The three a la carte restaurants serve Chinese, Turkish and Italian food. The lobby bar is open 24 hours a day.

There's a kids' pool and playground. The hotel-run kids' club includes activities such as face-painting, games and arts and crafts. There's also a mini disco.

Rooms at Orka Sunlife Resort & Spa have either a balcony or terrace. Inside, you'll have air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a minibar and a TV.