Holiday Club Turun Caribia
A water park for the family while you play
About this hotel
Holiday Club Turun Caribia solves a specific problem that most golf-focused hotels on this coast do not: what happens to the rest of the family while one or two people are out playing Aurinko Golf. Its water park and amusement centre run all day, giving children and non-golfing partners somewhere to be that isn't a hotel room, while the property's own spa, indoor pool and hot tub give the adults a place to unwind once the clubs are put away. Dining and bars on site mean the whole group can regroup for dinner without a taxi into town, and the mix of spa and water park makes this a rare address that works equally well for a couple's relaxed weekend and a family trip built around one parent's golf. It is the pick when the trip has to satisfy more than just the golfers in the group.
- Water park
- Amusement centre
- Spa and indoor pool
- Dining and bars
Our take
I would recommend the Holiday Club Turun Caribia to golfers whose trip is really a family holiday, because the water park, the amusement centre and the spa let each person spend the day differently. It is a busy four-star family resort, so I would not choose it for a quiet golf-only trip. If the aim is to play a round without leaving everyone else bored, it solves that problem better than most hotels.
- Book the water park sessions in advance during July, since it draws local families as well as hotel guests and can fill up on weekends.
- Plan golfing parents' tee times around the water park's opening hours, so the family has somewhere to go for the whole stretch a round takes.
- Reserve a table on site for the evening the group's rounds run late, since it avoids coordinating a taxi back from central Turku after dark.
Why we love it
- Water park keeps non-golfers occupied
- Own spa, indoor pool and hot tub
- Amusement centre for children
- Dining and bars on site for the whole group
Why guests love itI would book the Holiday Club Turun Caribia for a golfer who is traveling with the whole family. The water park and the amusement centre can keep the others busy for a full day while rounds are played nearby, and the spa and indoor pool give the adults a calmer option. Dining and bars are on site, so evenings need little planning. With a 7.6 rating across more than 6,300 reviews, it is a family resort first and a golf base second.