Oludeniz Beach Resort by Z Hotels is a large, all-inclusive resort at Belcekız, on the Ölüdeniz seafront, a short walk from the beach and close to the Ölüdeniz Nature Park and the Blue Lagoon. The property has 190 rooms, and the standard room is a garden-view double of around 215 square feet that sleeps two, with a queen bed or twin beds, air conditioning and an in-room safe. Food and drink are included on an all-inclusive basis, subject to the usual restrictions, and there is a free breakfast buffet. There are two on-site restaurants and a poolside bar. The pool area is the heart of the resort, with two outdoor pools, a separate children's pool, a waterslide, sun loungers and umbrellas, and there is also a sauna, a Turkish bath and massage, a hair salon, beach volleyball, a garden and a small grocery or convenience shop. Free self-parking is provided, and the front desk is staffed around the clock. Check-in begins at 2 pm and check-out is at noon. Guests rate the hotel 7.6 out of 10 across a small number of reviews, with the location scoring highest, which is typical of resorts where the setting is the main attraction.
Season and practicalities
Like most Ölüdeniz resorts, this is a summer property. Pools, restaurants and beach services are designed for the warm months, and the winter pattern in the village is quiet, with many hotels and clubs shut. Confirm the opening dates for your travel dates before you plan around the resort. Dalaman Airport is about an hour and a half by road, so arrange a transfer in advance, and Fethiye town is about 14 kilometres away by dolmuş or taxi.
Why families like it
The all-inclusive format makes budgeting simple, the children's pool and waterslide keep younger guests busy, and the beach is within a very short walk, so afternoons by the sea do not need a car. The nature park with the Blue Lagoon is close for a day of swimming in sheltered water.
Evening entertainment in the village is a short stroll away, and the resort has its own garden for quieter moments. If you want to explore, boat trips to Butterfly Valley, paragliding off Babadağ, the Kayaköy ghost village and Saklıkent Gorge can all be arranged, and many tours offer pick-up from this part of Ölüdeniz.
Who it suits and drawbacks
Families, groups of friends and travellers who prefer a simple, inclusive holiday suit this property. It is a mid-range resort rather than a boutique hotel, with standard rooms of modest size, and guest scores suggest that cleanliness and service can vary, so read recent reviews and set your expectations accordingly. If you would rather have a small, quiet hotel with a spa and no children, consider Oludeniz Blu instead, and if you want a year-round base, stay in Fethiye town and visit the coast for the day.
Why stay here
- ✓All-inclusive food and drink
- ✓Two outdoor pools
- ✓Children pool and waterslide
- ✓Two restaurants and poolside bar
- ✓Sauna, Turkish bath and massage
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓Beach volleyball
- ✓24-hour front desk
Good questions
Is Oludeniz Beach Resort all-inclusive?+
Yes. Food and drink are included, with some restrictions, and a free breakfast buffet is served.
How close is it to the beach?+
Very close. Belcekız Beach and Ölüdeniz Beach are each about a one-minute walk, and the nature park with the Blue Lagoon is nearby.
Is there parking?+
Yes, free self-parking is available.
