Türkiye’s newest golf destination is combining championship golf with five-star resort living, Mediterranean scenery and the freedom to make a holiday as active or as relaxed as you please. With unlimited-golf packages now available, Dalaman is giving travellers another reason to consider its stretch of coastline.
Some holidays are built around doing absolutely nothing. Others come with an itinerary so packed that returning to work starts to look suspiciously restful.
The more appealing option, particularly for travellers who like to stay active, is often somewhere between the two.
That is the attraction of the new golf holidays at The Dalaman Golf Club, where a newly opened championship course sits alongside Hilton Dalaman Sarıgerme Resort & Golf on Türkiye’s Mediterranean coast.
Guests can spend their mornings playing golf, head for the beach in the afternoon or enjoy the resort’s restaurants and leisure facilities without having to organise every part of the day.
For those who prefer their holidays with rather more sporting ambition, there is also a seven-night package offering unlimited golf from €1,414 per person.
The golf club opened in September 2026, adding a new sporting attraction to a region already known for its coastal scenery and established holiday resorts.
And while golf is clearly the main event, the wider appeal is the opportunity to combine an outdoor sporting break with the comforts of an ultra-all-inclusive holiday.
An active holiday with room to slow down
The idea of an active holiday means different things to different people.
For some, it involves getting up early, spending several hours on the golf course and making the most of every available opportunity to play.
For others, a good holiday needs a little more flexibility. A round of golf might be followed by an afternoon beside the pool, time at the beach or a leisurely evening over dinner.
Dalaman’s latest packages accommodate both approaches.
The neighbouring Hilton resort offers a private beach, sports and lifestyle facilities, multiple dining options and the Elysion Spa, providing alternatives to a day spent on the fairways.
That combination is particularly relevant for couples or groups travelling together who do not necessarily share the same enthusiasm for golf.
One person might be keen to play three rounds in four days. Another may prefer a longer stay with a more relaxed schedule.
Having different ways to enjoy the destination means the entire holiday does not need to revolve around the first tee.
There is an important distinction here. A resort offering golf and spa facilities is not automatically a dedicated wellness retreat, and a spa treatment should not be confused with medical recovery.
The appeal is more straightforward: visitors have access to outdoor recreation and opportunities to relax in the same destination.
Sometimes, having the freedom to choose how to spend the day is attraction enough.
What do the Dalaman golf holiday packages include?
The new offers combine accommodation at Hilton Dalaman Sarıgerme Resort & Golf with access to The Dalaman Golf Club.
Three main packages are available.
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All prices are based on two people sharing a room, with ultra-all-inclusive accommodation.
A shared golf buggy is included with every round.
The four-night break offers a shorter sporting escape, while the five-night alternative provides an additional day at the resort without increasing the number of included rounds.
That extra day could be especially appealing to travellers who want to enjoy the facilities without feeling obliged to make every waking hour about golf.
The seven-night offer takes a different approach, allowing keen players to make repeated visits to the course during their stay.
There is something appealing about returning to a course after getting to know its layout, particularly when the following day’s round offers another chance to improve on the previous one.
However, the precise booking conditions for unlimited golf, including tee-time availability and any restrictions, are not specified in the advertised offer. These should be confirmed before reserving a holiday.
Guests can also upgrade to a Sea View Guest Room, although the additional price has not been detailed.
A further benefit is a 15 per cent discount on treatments at the resort’s Elysion Spa. The discount should not be mistaken for complimentary treatments.
The packages are advertised for stays until the end of November 2026, with another period running from 5 March to 17 September 2027.
A new championship course surrounded by nature
The Dalaman Golf Club is the region’s first golf venue, bringing an 18-hole championship course to a landscape of pine forests, wetlands and Mediterranean coastline.
Designed by International Design Group, the par-72 layout measures 6,152 metres, or 6,728 yards, from the back tees.
Its design includes 55 strategically positioned bunkers, 15 natural water hazards and considerable changes in elevation.
For experienced golfers, those features promise plenty of decisions to make during a round.
The setting is also a significant part of the attraction.
The course has been designed to incorporate the surrounding landscape, with sweeping views towards the Mediterranean and natural features forming part of the playing environment.
Built on naturally sandy soil, the course was developed using sustainable construction practices. Detailed information about its ongoing environmental performance, however, has not been provided.
For a golf development situated among wetlands and other biologically diverse habitats, how the course is managed over time will be an important part of its environmental story.
The club also includes a driving range equipped with TrackMan technology, dedicated short-game practice facilities and a new clubhouse.
These facilities give golfers the option to practise between rounds, although anybody enjoying the unlimited-golf package may find they have quite enough to keep them occupied on the course itself.
The Hilton resort offers more than golf
A large part of Dalaman’s appeal comes from the established resort sitting alongside the new golf development.
Hilton Dalaman Sarıgerme Resort & Golf opened in 2009 and occupies a riverside setting close to where the Aegean and Mediterranean meet.
The hotel offers luxury accommodation, a private beach and a range of sports and lifestyle facilities alongside restaurants and bars serving Turkish and international cuisine.
For guests booking one of the ultra-all-inclusive packages, the convenience of having accommodation and resort dining arrangements together may help simplify the holiday.
The Elysion Spa provides another option for those wanting time away from sport, while the coastal setting gives visitors somewhere to enjoy the scenery without necessarily planning an activity.
None of that requires the holiday to be organised around a strict wellness programme.
Travellers can decide how much of their stay to devote to golf and how much to spend enjoying the resort.
That flexibility is an attractive proposition for an active getaway, particularly when the people sharing the holiday have different interests.
Easy access and a few things to check before booking
Travel arrangements can make a considerable difference to a short holiday.
The Dalaman Golf Club is situated approximately 20 minutes from Dalaman International Airport, giving the destination a practical advantage for overseas visitors.
For UK and European travellers considering a four- or five-night break, a relatively short onward journey from the airport is especially useful.
However, flights and airport transfers are not explicitly listed among the advertised package inclusions, so travellers should establish exactly what is covered before comparing total holiday costs.
It is also worth checking the available room categories, golf booking conditions and any additional charges associated with upgrades.
Those considering the seven-night package should pay particular attention to how unlimited rounds are scheduled.
An offer may look attractive on paper, but understanding how the practical arrangements work is essential before committing to an entire week.
Is Dalaman worth considering for an active getaway?
The combination of a new championship golf course and an established beachfront resort gives Dalaman an interesting position in the active-holiday market.
Golfers have a substantial course to explore, with practice facilities and multiple package options. Those travelling with them have access to the wider resort, private beach, restaurants and spa services.
The four- and five-night offers suit travellers wanting a shorter stay built around three rounds of golf.
The seven-night package is more obviously aimed at keen players who want the opportunity to return to the course repeatedly.
Of course, a golf holiday does not have to become an endurance event simply because unlimited rounds are available.
The attraction of this particular destination is that visitors can choose how to divide their time between sport and relaxation.
A morning on the fairways followed by an afternoon doing very little sounds a perfectly respectable holiday itinerary.
And for anybody who cannot resist booking another tee time, there is always tomorrow.
Booking information: Hilton Dalaman Sarıgerme Resort & Golf
