Ilica Hotel Spa & Thermal Resort

This hotel is situated on the Turkish coast of the Aegean, some 4 km from the tourist resort of Çesme. The smooth part-pebble, part-sand beach is only a few steps from the hotel. There are numerous shopping and entertainment venues in the small town of Ilica, only about 1 km from the resort, where there is also a public transport stop. The nearest large town is Izmir, approximately 90 km away. Transfer time to Izmir airport is about 70 minutes.

Guests have a choice of 258 non-smoking rooms, including 2 junior suites, 8 suites, 11 studios, 7 single rooms and 220 double rooms, located in a 6-storey main building and 4 auxiliary buildings. The reception desk is open round the clock. Amenities include a baggage storage service, a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The resort offers various facilities for guests with disabilities. 2 lifts and wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. A number of shops, including a supermarket and souvenir shop, are great for shopping or just browsing. The grounds of the resort feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a TV room, a playroom and a library. Parking spaces are available to guests travelling by car. Other services include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service, a laundry service, a hairdresser, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. Bicycle storage is available to guests. There is a bike hire service as well. Daily newspapers are available for purchase. The business centre is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine. Lectures, presentations and meetings can be held in one of the 3 conference rooms.

Rooms feature a living room, a kitchen and a bathroom. Air conditioning and individually adjustable heating ensure comfortable indoor temperatures. Most units include a balcony with sea views, where guests can relax and linger a while. All rooms are carpeted and have a double bed, a queen-size bed, a king-size bed or a sofa bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe and a minibar are also available. Guests will also find a refrigerator included among the standard features. A trouser press is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. Family rooms are available for parents with children.

Plenty of active recreation awaits guests in the pool area's 4 outdoorpools. No matter the weather, swimming is always a possible in the indoor pool. There is also a special swimming area just for kids. Thrills on the waterslide, refreshing drinks at the pool bar and a soothing soak in the hot tub – the pool area has a little something for every state of mind and body. Sun loungers and parasols are available on the sun terrace. The resort offers outdoor sports, including cycling/mountain biking, tennis, beach volleyball, volleyball, basketball, crazy golf, golf, archery, fishing and horse riding. A number of sports are available, including water sports such as windsurfing, snorkelling and diving. For a fee, guests can also enjoy water skiing, jet skiing, paddle boating, banana boat rides, canoeing and catamaraning. Guests can enjoy a wide range of indoor sports, including a gym, table tennis, badminton, billiards, darts, bowling, squash and handball. There is a wellness area with a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a hammam and a solarium. Subject to charge: massage treatments. Additional leisure activities include an entertainment programme, a kids' club, live music and a dance club.

Dining facilities include a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. Delicious specialities await guests in 2 non-smoking, air-conditioned restaurants. Refreshing drinks at the beach bar are a perfect way to enjoy warm weather. Half board can be booked. A generous breakfast buffet, a lunch à la carte and a comprehensive dinner buffet offer plenty of delicious variety. Staff are also happy to provide children's meals. The resort also offers snacks.