Six Senses Kaplankaya Review: Where Wellness Meets Family Fun on the Turkish Coast
If you’re dreaming of a family european getaway that is slightly off the beaten path… and manages to find the perfect balance of blissful grown-up indulgence with magical kid-approved adventures, Six Senses Kaplankaya on Turkey’s sparkling Aegean coast might just be your perfect match. it was ours.
🌊 First Impressions: The Wow Factor
Arriving at Six Senses Kaplankaya feels like stumbling into a secret coastal kingdom. The property is carved dramatically into the cliffs above the sea, with floor-to-ceiling windows that frame views so dazzling you’ll forget your jet lag (and the bumpy ride from the airport!). The design is sleek and serene—modern but warm—exactly what you’d expect from Six Senses.
👧 Kids Club & Family Fun
Let’s be honest: when the kids are happy, everyone is happy. Kaplankaya gets this balance just right.
Grow With Six Senses Kids Club: Not your average playroom. Activities are both fun and mindful—like nature walks, cooking classes, and yoga-for-little-ones. Crafts often incorporate local traditions, which gives kids a chance to connect with Turkey in an authentic way.
Family Adventures: Kayaking, paddle boarding, and biking trails are right at your fingertips. Families can also join guided hikes through the rugged coastal terrain (picture-perfect family photos guaranteed).
Teen Time: Older kids aren’t left out—think tennis lessons, beach volleyball, and even workshops.
FAMILY ROOM CATEGORIES : WE STAYED IN A FAMILY SPECIFIC ROOM CATEGORY — WITH THE KIDS UPSTAIRS IN TWIN BEDS. THE STAIRS ALSO HAD A GATE FOR SAFETY! IT WAS THE PERFECT AMOUNT OF SPACE FOR OUR FAMILY OF FOUR.
This is the type of resort where our kids beg not to leave the kids club!
🧘 Wellness Wonderland
Ok, brace yourselves. The spa here isn’t just a spa—it’s a temple of wellness. Seriously.. it’s over 10K sq m…. it is massive and one of the largest in europe.
Holistic Spa: From traditional Turkish hammams to high-tech biohacking treatments, there’s something for every wellness junkie.
Daily Programming: Meditation, Pilates, aerial yoga, fitness bootcamps, sound baths, you name it.
Tailored Journeys: Six Senses is known for weaving in mind-body-spirit balance. A sleep consultant, nutritionist, and wellness coaches are on hand if you want to go deeper.
🏸 Sports & Active Life
If you’re a sporty family, Kaplankaya’s playground is vast:
On Land: Tennis courts, basketball, guided hikes, e-bikes, and a fully kitted-out fitness center — ONE OF THE BIGGEST HOTEL GYMS I’VE EVER SEEN.
On Water: Kayaks, paddleboards, snorkeling, sailing
Unique Touches: Outdoor bootcamps overlooking the sea and sunrise yoga that makes you forget you ever hit snooze.
🍴 Food & Drink:
The food scene here is heavenly — and scenic too. our favorite restaurant was mezze by the sea - a mediterranean menu in a garden type setting overlooking the sea and full sunset view. the bar is also stunning here — highly recommend dropping the kids at the kids club for the cinema night and having a happy hour sunset drink here before gathering them up for a family dinner.
Farm-to-Table Freshness: Many ingredients come from the resort’s organic gardens. Expect just-picked herbs, Turkish olive oil, and fresh seafood caught steps away. the breakfast here is incredible and included in every stay.
Dining options : mediterranean, asian fusion, italian, and more.
Kid-Friendly Eats: there is a kid menu available at each restaurant and kids eat free with adults.
🤝 Service: Effortless & Warm
Service at Kaplankaya strikes that sweet spot between professional and personal. Staff remember your kids’ names (and favorite gelato flavors) by day two.
Our GEM (Guest experience manager) was so thoughtful and helpful. we played padel one morning and really enjoyed it - we mentioned to her that we’d love to play a game with another couple if she knew anyone on site that also played. She reached out and coordinated it for us - it was so fun and SHE MADE IT EASY.
✨ Final Verdict: A Win for Everyone
Six Senses Kaplankaya nails the elusive family luxury formula: grown-ups get their wellness, wine, and wow-factor design, while kids have an absolute blast. Add in that famous Turkish hospitality, a jaw-dropping coastal setting, and enough activities to keep every personality type engaged, and you’ve got yourself a family getaway worth writing home (or posting on Instagram) about.
