Lara, Turkey
Barut Lara
All-inclusive beachfront playground
Lara, Turkey
Renovated
2022
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
Barut HotelsAll-inclusive beachfront playground
Private Mediterranean grounds run like a self-contained seaside village, balancing multi-lane waterslides with quiet beach pavilions.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Seven on-site waterslides and nine swimming pools spread across expansive beachfront grounds.
Listed
Tuva Eurasian Spa pairs traditional hammam foam rituals with a heated Thalasso saltwater pool.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Sitting right by the beach just a 30-minute drive away from the city of Antalya, Lara Barut Collection is ideally situated for exploring the region’s top sights, although the resort hotel’s impressive list of facilities might be hard to leave.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The resort borders Lara Beach along the Kundu strip, with central Antalya's historic harbour a thirty-minute drive away.
The rooms
Swim-up suites step directly into quiet lagoon pools, and private balconies look across landscaped gardens toward the sea.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
The main freshwater pool spans 1,520 square metres, bordering manicured lawns that stretch toward the shore.
The spa
Treatment rooms open directly onto private whirlpool terraces for Thai massages and herbal body wraps.
The gym and baths
The fitness centre looks out over the gardens. Nearby, timber decks hold sunken whirlpool tubs and a dry sauna.
At the table
Nine à la carte restaurants serve regional Turkish specialities and Mediterranean dishes. Evening drinks follow downstairs at Du Du Mango.
How it began
Ali İhsan Barut started the family-run group with thirty-six rooms in Side before building this sprawling Mediterranean flagship.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.