Pine Bay Holiday Resort is the classic Kuşadası beach resort, spread across a wooded headland with its own private beach and a long list of facilities. Expedia lists 653 rooms with air conditioning, minibars, safes and satellite television, three outdoor pools, an indoor pool, a waterslide and a free shuttle to the beach. The resort is all-inclusive, with buffet and a la carte meals, snacks and selected drinks included, and it has five restaurants and two poolside bars as well as a beach bar. The spa offers massages and treatments, and the grounds include tennis courts, mini golf, beach volleyball and basketball, with scuba diving available. It is a place to spend a week unwinding by the sea, and the good news for sightseers is that Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary and Kuşadası town are reachable by taxi or organised excursion.
Location and getting around: the resort lies outside the centre of Kuşadası, on the coast, so you will rely on resort shuttles, taxis or tours to reach the town and the ruins. Ephesus and Selçuk are under an hour away by road, and most guests book excursions through the resort or an independent operator. A day trip to Pamukkale is long from here, so plan it as a full day. The Kuşadası boat trip also offers hotel transfers.
Rooms and facilities: rooms are traditional resort style, with balconies in many categories, and family rooms are available. With 653 rooms, the property is large and busy in summer, so ask for a room near the pool or beach depending on your preference. All-inclusive terms apply to meals and select drinks, though gourmet or a la carte dining is limited to one meal per stay, and airport transfers cost extra. Expedia lists check-in from 2 pm, check-out before noon and a minimum check-in age of 18.
Good to know: Expedia notes that the property is closed in the winter, from early January to early March, so check dates before planning a shoulder-season trip. The resort suits families, couples and groups who want a package holiday with a few cultural excursions, and it is less suited to travellers who want to walk to restaurants and sights. If you want to stay near the ruins and the old town, choose Selçuk or Şirince instead.
Why stay here
- ✓All-inclusive meal plan
- ✓Three outdoor pools and an indoor pool
- ✓Private beach with free shuttle
- ✓Spa with massage treatments
- ✓Five restaurants and two pool bars
- ✓Tennis courts and mini golf
- ✓Waterslide and kids facilities
- ✓Scuba diving and watersports
Good questions
Is Pine Bay all-inclusive?+
Yes, Expedia lists buffet and a la carte meals, snacks and selected drinks as included, with gourmet dining limited to one meal per stay.
Is it close to Ephesus?+
It is on the Kuşadası coast, under an hour from Ephesus and Selçuk by road. Most guests visit on an organised tour or by taxi.
Is the resort open all year?+
Expedia lists a winter closure from early January to early March. Check your dates before booking.
