Cornelia Golf Club, connected to the resort by a short shuttle, is home to a Nick Faldo-designed golf course and a David Leadbetter academy, which is why it is one of Belek's most desirable destinations for serious golfers.
Cornelia Golf Club, connected to the resort by a short shuttle, is home to a Nick Faldo-designed golf course and a David Leadbetter academy, which is why it is one of Belek's most desirable destinations for serious golfers.
The Cornelia Faldo Course is the first project in Turkey for Britain's greatest golfer of recent generations, and is a 27-hole complex that has garnered considerable praise in its short existence. Faldo's creation is a serious test, especially when tackled from the championship tees, as it measures close to 7,000 yards.
The course is carved through a stunning pine forest, with a dramatic ridge of dunes running through the middle. The 6-time major winner was delighted with the blank canvas for his project, as well as its sandy soil, and his creation has done much to aid the emergence of the outstanding Cornelia Resort as a major player in Belek.
The David Leadbetter academy is operated using the guiding principles that have seen the swing guru instruct Ernie Els, Nick Price and Greg Norman among others.The Cornelia Deluxe Resort was only officially opened in 2002, and has been widely received as a welcome high end addition to the popular destination of Belek.
The hotel itself is home to 358 guest bedrooms and suites in total, most of which benefit from sea views. Cornelia is perched right on the sea front, offering direct access to the sandy beach, and offers its guests a luxury all inclusive service, including a welcome drink upon arrival.
The in-room facilities include a safe deposit box, central air-conditioning, telephone, deluxe bathroom, satellite television and a music stereo system, while the décor and furnishings are modern and elegant. There is also a complimentary Wi-Fi service available throughout the hotel.
The outstanding facilities and excellent options for groups and families at Cornelia make it an extremely popular 5* choice for a golf holiday in Belek.
The magnificent hotel is built around the five lovely outdoor pools, which are the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the sunshine. The resort offers an endless list of sports and activities, including tennis, volleyball, football, basketball, climbing, bowling, as well as fantastic water sports like wind surfing, sailing, jet-skiing, parasailing and banana boating.
There is also a great kids club, with loads of activities, while the fitness centre is equipped with the latest training technology.
The Crassula Eco Spa, which is spread across two floors, is a one of a kind facility and is the only eco spa concept in the whole of Turkey - using only 100% organic products it manages to provide the best luxury services without any damage tot the environment. The spa is uniquely designed to pamper and relax your body by using the endless treatment possibilities that nature offers. Treatments that can be provided include: massages of the Far East, Sultan Care, holistic therapies with natural oysters, natural core beauty treatments, saunas, steam rooms, shock pool, recreational areas and traditional Turkish Hamam.
The resort town of Belek is also famous for its miles of sublime sandy beaches, which are one of just 17 sites where the Caretta turtles choose to lay their eggs.
During the winter months the Cornelia Deluxe Resort operates 2 A'la carte restaurants and 3 full service bars (one of which is opened 24 hours). During the summer there are 8 bars at the guests service, as well as 5 A'la carte restaurants, including: Florian, Hedera and Nazark. Room service and meals from the A'la carte restaurants may be subject to a service charge.
The Deluxe Disco should appeal to the younger generation of golf holiday makers.