Is Alanya a better choice than Antalya or Kemer for a beach vacation, and which hotel should I pick?
Based on 1 discussion with 2 participants · Last activity: 5 days ago
Based on 1 discussion with 2 participants · Last activity: 5 days ago
TL;DR
Travelers recommend Alanya over Antalya/Kemer for lower humidity and more hotel/beach variety; in October it's still warm there while Antalya may see rain. Popular picks are Oz Injecum and Loniсера (better food than Utopia), with evening walks in Turkler village.
Evening Alanya lit up with city lights, sunsets and sea views from elevated spots leave a strong impression, and hotel atmosphere is described as very warm and relaxed.
Oz Injecum hotel (Oz chain) is a solid pick — getting to Alanya used to feel far, but arranging a private transfer now makes it easy.
Alanya offers the most reasonable hotel prices across different levels and a wider variety of beaches compared to other resorts in the region.
Antalya and Kemer feel very humid due to the mountains, similar to sticky Sochi-style heat, while Alanya's climate feels more comfortable.
For October trips, Alanya is clearly recommended — it stays warm there, while Antalya can get heavy rainfall around that time.
Loniсера hotel is called one of the best Alanya options — not cheap, but food quality tops Utopia's, grounds are green, and the property gets renovated every year.
Loniсера's beach area is fairly small, so it's best to grab sunbeds early in the morning.
Turkler village is noted as a nice spot for an after-dinner evening walk.