Zarha Mountain Resort  

Perched at about 750 m in Sürmene, this mountain resort sits where sea and forest meet. It’s roughly 4 km from the town center, 6 km from the coast and about 45 km from the nearest airport. A family-friendly mountain spa escape with sweeping natural views.

The property has 61 air-conditioned rooms (2 suites, 2 family rooms and 57 standard). Rooms include minibars, flat-screen TVs, desks and in-room safes. Private bathrooms have showers, complimentary toiletries and hair dryers; daily housekeeping and complimentary Wi‑Fi keep things easy.

Hit the seasonal outdoor pool or the indoor pool, sweat it out in the fitness center, then unwind in the sauna, hammam and full spa. There’s also an arcade/game room, hair salon, children’s pool, live music, horse farm, ATV and bike trails, mini sports courts, mini-lunapark, playgrounds, walking paths, picnic and BBQ areas, plus a mescid. Free on-site parking and valet are available; roundtrip airport shuttle offered for a surcharge. Wake up to sea-and-forest mornings.

A 50-person meeting room and complimentary wireless internet cover small events and remote work. 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and laundry/dry-cleaning services are on hand.

Multiple on-site options include a 200‑person sea-view kamelya restaurant, a 250‑seat main restaurant, a 150‑seat café/game area and a nargile café. A coffee shop and round-the-clock room service keep things flexible. Complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00–10:30, and live music often accompanies dinner.