Resort Antalya is one of the favorite Turkish holiday destinations for tourists from all over the world. Every year the city receives more than a million guests. Hotels are improving the service, trying to attract as many guests as possible to their territories. The sea, the beach and local attractions attract vacationers from many countries of the world. Excursion agencies organize trips to waterfalls, archaeological sites, parks unique in their landscapes. Many hotels take on the responsibility of organizing excursion routes.
In a brief overview, the hotel complexes located near Antalya Airport are presented. These options are quite suitable for tourists who want to have a good rest and at the same time be close to the air routes of Turkey.
IC Hotels Airport
The 4-star hotel is 800 metres from the airport. It is surrounded by a picturesque park with alleys for leisurely walks. The 179 rooms have 358 beds. Main meals are organised by the Bristol restaurant. It serves breakfast and Turkish and international dishes throughout the day. There is also a Late Bar and a Pool Bar on site. The hotel has two swimming pools. One seasonal outdoor, the second indoor with a children’s bathing area. The spa complex offers 41 treatments. Professional staff give massages, aromatherapy and body care with algae, help in sports. A free shuttle service is available for airline passengers.
“Clean and nice room. A free airport shuttle service is available on request. Breakfast starting at 04:00 is very convenient for early flights» Korcan, Netherlands
Holiday Inn Antalya – Lara
10 km from Antalya Airport is a 5-star hotel chain Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts. The fund has 139 rooms,including standards, suites and deluxes. It offers an outdoor swimming pool with a sun terrace, free private parking, car rental. The fitness and spa club is open from 09.00 to 18.30. In addition to the gym, it has a steam room, sauna, snow fountain, massage room. The heated outdoor pool is made in the shape of an aquarium. The on-site Starbucks Café offers a snack and lounge area. Breakfast is prepared in several versions depending on the tastes of the guests. Free time can be spent on the beach by the sea. It is 500 metres away.
“The professional work of the manager at the stage of ordering a room, a warm welcome, excellent service, a wonderful atmosphere and, finally, strict adherence to all hygiene rules in the conditions of COVID-19. So, all the ingredients for a good rest and fruitful work are. Thank you and wish “Holiday Inn” all the best” Zhanna, Ukraine
Veranda Beach Suites
6 kilometers from the airport is the hotel complex Veranda Beach Suites. Rooms overlook the city and the sea. Guests can relax on the private beach. On the territory of the hotel there is an outdoor seasonal swimming pool, garden, terrace for relaxation, bar. The restaurant serves an à la carte menu throughout the day. Room service is available around the clock. An airport shuttle service is available on request.
“The place is gorgeous and peaceful. This hotel attracts families and couples. Owners are constantly trying to make improvements. The hotel is new and they still have ahead of them. The staff is very attentive. Dinner at an affordable price. I had to ask a couple of times before I got help. There is no elevator here, so we struggled to get our luggage to our room” Anisa, UK
Lara Beach Homes
Apart-hotel Lara Beach Homes is located in Lara. It offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Each room has a balcony with pool views, satellite TV, a seating area, a well-equipped kitchen and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Each room has a garden view and a private patio. Pets are accepted here. The rooms were renovated in 2013 and 2019. Guests are waiting for a Turkish bath, sauna, steam room, swimming pool, children’s pool, restaurant. Every 5 minutes from the hotel you can reach the city center and beaches.
“Just 10 minutes drive from the airport, close to Lara Beach. Clean room with modern furnishings and outdoor pool, breakfast is good too. A taxi will cost you 60 local ‘lira’ currency. The price was valid until mid-October 2020. The administrators are very helpful and friendly” Mark, Ukraine
Antalya hotels are not usually accepted with pets. Because of this, problems can arise if tourists travel with pets. But in any case, the information must be clarified when booking, since at any time the situation may change. Lara Beach Homes, for example, is a nice exception to the rule.
Club Hotel Sera
The fashionable hotel complex receives guests in the format of “Ultra All Inclusive”. It is located on the first coastline 9 km from Antalya Airport. Guests are accommodated in three buildings with their own names: Elegance, Club and Park. Meals are provided by the restaurants “Royal”, “Garden 89”, “Mongolian”, “Bistro Royal a la carte”, “Trattoria Pomodoro”, “Sushi”. It offers guests: spa body care, fitness center, sauna, hammam, 4 swimming pools, common and children’s beaches. Guests of the hotel are entertained in a mini paintball club, a games room, evening shows and animators during the day. Nearby historical sites: Kaleici, Perge, Aspendos Theater, Temple of Apollo in Side.
“Lovely place for a family holiday with multiple pools, restaurants and a private beach. The entire hotel is elegantly decorated from the lobby to the rooms. Some toiletries, such as a toothbrush and toothpaste, were missing. Also, I was not provided with an electric iron for ironing clothes in the room, the only option was to use a paid laundry” Abdul, Malaysia
Doubletree By Hilton Antalya City Centre
The 5-star Doubletree By Hilton hotel is located 8.5 km from Antalya Airport. It offers an indoor and rooftop pool, fitness centre and spa, and warm DoubleTree biscuits upon arrival. Breakfast is served on a Swedish-line basis or is served individually. Mermerli Beach is a kilometre and a half away. You can get there by public transport or walk. The receptionist will tell you the most suitable route. Transfer to the hotel is paid separately. You can’t come with animals.
“The Hilton is overall wonderful and I would highly recommend it for a stay or a temporary stopover. Breakfast was very good, especially the range of cheeses, both local and more widely known varieties. A good mix of standard dishes and of course I like to try the cuisine from the area, it was delicious. I did not like the fact that some channels on the TV did not work, and the air conditioning control system in the room sometimes did not cool the room to the desired temperature” Peter, USA
Wind of Lara Hotel & SPA – All Inclusive
The 5-star hotel operates on the “All Inclusive” system. It is 14 km from the airport. The transfer is paid for additionally. For accommodation provided 275 stylish rooms. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at the restaurant. The spa includes a sauna, hammam and indoor pool. In total, there are three swimming pools on the territory of the hotel. Other facilities include car rental, children’s playground, private beach, beauty salon, souvenir shop. On the beach there is an opportunity to practice water sports.
“Definitely not 5 stars, but still good. I liked that the place was just amazing. Food for 7-10 points. The facilities are great and the entertainment is great enough to keep you busy all day long. I didn’t like the cleaning. It requires special attention. The rooms and bathrooms are not filled with things and are easy to wash to a shine. I have stayed in rooms from the Burj Al Arab to the best hotels in Liverpool. The owners claim that this is a 5-star hotel, but lowered its level from 5 to good 4” Shab, UK
Ramada Resort Lara
The hotel complex is located in the Kundu district, a 15-minute drive from Antalya Airport. The hotel has 396 rooms, 132 of which are family rooms. Meals are provided by 6 different restaurants a la carte, bars. For a relaxing comfortable holiday, full of entertainment, there is an Amphitheater with evening performances, a spa center, a mini club, a beach and a pier, a water park and a team of animators. The hotel has a diving school, a water sports club, car rental.
“Overall we really enjoyed our stay at Ramada Resort Antalya with our group of friends. We came to Antalya with several families and stayed at this hotel. It has friendly staff, variety of food, my kids enjoyed daily games with the animators, and we appreciated the variety of the night show. The only downside is the beach away from the hotel” Ihab, Saudi Arabia
Melas Lara Hotel
The 5-star hotel is located 12 km from the airport and 17 km from the city centre. It is built right on the popular Lara Beach. Restaurants serving Turkish, Mediterranean, Mexican and Chinese cuisine can be found on site. It offers animation, a children’s club, a beach, water sports, entertainment activities. Specialists of the spa center offer wellness treatments, a scrub-foam program, a variety of massage techniques. Tennis courts, a volleyball court and a mini golf course are built on site for sports. The night show ends with a disco.
“A good stay to relax and forget about all your worries. The staff were very accommodating, we had several inquiries during our stay and the staff did their best to fulfill them. I was also very pleased with the measures from the crown that were taken, the hotel of course took it seriously. All the bars had a good selection of drinks, but nothing exclusive. The variety of dishes was a great advantage. I would also like to mention the evening programs that were interesting to watch while sipping a cocktail” Kamil, Germany
Rixos Downtown Antalya
The hotel has a category of 5 stars and works in the format of “All Inclusive”. It is located in the center of Antalya. In 2020, its interiors were completely renovated and the structure reconstructed. The hotel received a certificate for its respect for the surrounding nature and ecological purity. The entire area around the building is occupied by a park with exotic plants. There are 3 restaurants. The pool is built in the shape of a lagoon. Konyaalty Beach is 300 metres away. It offers: sports grounds, SPA with sauna and massage room, lounge with panoramic terrace, tour desk. During the summer season, a free shuttle service to the Land of Legends Park is provided.
“I am in love with everything related to this hotel! There would be a time to stay here forever. The room, the food, the view and the service were excellent!! The owners also improved the rooms!” Hermaine, Pakistan
IC Hotels Residence
The luxurious guest villas of the 5-star hotel are surrounded by chic gardens. The airport is 11.1 km away. Transfer is arranged. For accommodation there are 43 houses with their own beach area and absolutely different interior design. For example, the spa with massage rooms is decorated in an Asian style. Here you can order not only a Thai massage, but also take mud baths and visit a cosmetologist. Experienced instructors will help in organizing sports, skydiving or aquabike. The hotel offers an ultra all-inclusive stay.
“Perfect choice. Impeccable service. Maximum protection against Covid-19. I mention only a few people who made sure that our rest and entertainment were impeccable: Musa, Serdar, Alona, Nazifeh, Sultan, Abdurrahman, Elif (maid). Many thanks to the staff in the kitchen, in the restaurant, at the reception, on the beach, for the cleanliness of the rooms” Lazarescu, Romania
Hotels of the resort provide maximum services for visiting tourists. With a few hours between flights, you can stay at IC Hotels Airport. If there is a desire to relax for a few days, then IC Hotels Residence is the most magnificent option. Here you can fully experience the beauty of rest at sea, breathe fresh air and feel like a VIP guest of sunny Antalya.
