Akra Kemer

Great hotel. Have made Turkey our fly and flop destination of choice travelling there 2 or 3 times each year. From the moment we arrived at the Akra Kemer we were made to feel special. Weather wasn't fantastic every day but we were there to relax and it was ideal for that. Everything was slightly scaled down but we expected this as it was April. In some ways it was better for it. Food in the main restaurant was plentiful and varied although not best for vegetarians but Waiting staff in the restaurant got it just right . Attentive without being in your face. The beach was a different story - Lots of choice for veggies and delicious. Speciality restaurants were open and the level of service there was , if anything , even higher . Quick 10 to 15 minute walk into Kemer with the usual assortment of Turkish shops. Plenty of choice and the obligatory fakes. The lounge bar was the perfect place to relax and chill and the Jazz Bar was a great area to relax and enjoy the evening. Would we return ? Yes. Will we return ? Depends. Too many great hotels but the Akra deserves a special mention.

We had never been to Turkey before and, if we’re honest, there had always been a fairly strong “don’t fancy it” mantra in our house. After comparing Turkey with other parts of Europe and Mexico for a similar price, we decided to give it a go — and chose Akra Kemer. We’re very glad we did. The hotel is an impressive, established 5-star resort with a real sense of grandeur and style. Despite being huge, the clever layout means it becomes surprisingly easy to navigate after the first day or two. There are a few strangely empty spaces around the hotel, which can look a little odd, but these are minor quirks. Everything else feels incredibly well organised and runs like clockwork. The rooms are clean, comfortable and functional, with everything you need. The penthouse rooms offer slightly more space and enormous bathrooms. It will be interesting to see how the rooms look in a few years as they inevitably start to show some wear, but right now they are very good. The food is one of the hotel’s biggest strengths. The main restaurant offers plenty of choice, different themes and lots of fresh cooking. The pool and beach restaurants during the day are arguably even better — pizzas, burgers, fresh fish, waffles, crepes, sizzling beef… the list seems endless. You could probably stay for a month and still not try everything. The à la carte restaurants take things up another level, although booking them is essentially an Olympic event. Tables open at 8am, 48 hours ahead, and by 8:00:45 the popular restaurants can be full. The Italian, Asian and Turkish restaurants we visited were all superb. Guest Services were also excellent at sorting out our bookings when we needed two tables of three joining together. The staff throughout the hotel are exceptional: friendly, efficient, polite and genuinely keen to help. The bars are well staffed, and the poolside waiters on rollerblades deserve a special mention for flying around the resort collecting glasses and taking orders. The Lounge Bar has live music every night, while the Luna Bar on the fourth floor offers fantastic views across the hotel and bay. The entertainment team are excellent without being pushy, with activities throughout the day including darts, water polo, volleyball and various fitness sessions. A special mention must go to Tom, the Tunisian Scouser, who learned names incredibly quickly and made sure children were involved. My son absolutely loved him. There are loads of facilities too: several pools, water slides, a cinema, bowling, arcade, gym, spa, sauna, steam room and numerous bars. The relax pool is genuinely relaxing, while the beach is stony and gets deep quickly, so beach shoes are recommended. There are only two real negatives. The hotel next door can be very loud until around midnight, so consider your room location. Secondly, if you have a strong moral compass when it comes to buffet etiquette, prepare yourself. Watching someone take 50 cherries, eat 10 and abandon the remaining 40 genuinely tested my patience. The sushi situation wasn’t much better! Overall, Akra Kemer completely changed our opinion of Turkey. Fantastic hotel, brilliant staff, excellent food and enough to do that boredom is almost impossible. We came saying “we don’t fancy Turkey” and left wondering when we could come back — which probably tells you everything you need to know.

Having the best time here and would 100% recommend it. Hands down best holiday we have had. All the staff and team have been great, big shout out to Morwen and Tom, they have had made our kids holiday. Can't wait to book again for next year!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely fantastic holiday at Akra Kemer! We’ve just had an amazing stay at Akra Kemer and honestly couldn’t fault the place. From the moment we arrived, the hotel, facilities, food and, most importantly, the staff were absolutely brilliant. The whole hotel is spotless, the food is fantastic with so much choice, and there is always something going on throughout the day. The staff are incredibly friendly, welcoming and helpful, and you can really tell they care about making sure everyone has a great holiday. A special mention has to go to Tom from the entertainment team. What a guy! 😂 He was brilliant from start to finish — always full of energy, funny, friendly and making everyone feel welcome. He went out of his way to get involved with everyone and genuinely made our holiday even better. You can tell he really enjoys what he does, and that comes across to the guests. The whole entertainment team deserve a massive thank you, but Tom definitely deserves a special shout-out. He’s an absolute credit to Akra Kemer! We’ve had such a brilliant time and would 100% recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a fantastic holiday. We’re already looking forward to coming back! ❤️🇹🇷 Thank you Akra Kemer for an unforgettable holiday — see you again soon! 🌴☀️

This was our second visit to Akra Kemer, from July 31st to August 7th, and once again, we were welcomed from the minute we arrived. We stayed in a Whirlpool Bath Room, which was a great size for our family of four. As always, the room was exceptionally clean, and the maid service was excellent. Our room was cleaned and fresh towels were provided every day. We all had an amazing time and would absolutely return again. The service from every member of staff was outstanding. The rollerblading waiters provide such amazing service, and we especially loved the patisserie and pool bar. Every staff member genuinely cannot do enough for you and makes you feel so well looked after throughout your stay. The animation team are fantastic with children — Domfu, Ruveyda, Marwen, Okan, Cansu and Emrah are all amazing. However, a special mention has to go to Tom from the Animation Team, who has become a huge part of our family holidays. We first visited in June 2025, and my children absolutely loved Tom. They were so excited to come back this year and begged to return to see him again. Tom makes them feel included in all the activities and has them laughing from the moment they arrive. Both children are up dancing with Tom nearly every night, as well as joining in with darts, boules and air rifle. He really goes above and beyond to make sure they are having fun and feel included. Tom even waved us off on the day we left, which was another lovely personal touch and something that made us feel so welcomed and valued. Tom definitely makes our holiday very special for all of us and is an exceptional asset to Akra Kemer. Thank you, Tom! ❤️ We tried another hotel in Belek last August after staying at Akra Kemer in June, and there was simply no comparison. In fact, it was a complete shambles compared with Akra Kemer! Akra Kemer really does have everything spot on — the service, food, entertainment, activities and facilities are all exceptional. There were so many highlights during our stay. The party on the pier with the saxophone player was an amazing experience, and the exclusive cocktail evening where we got to meet the management team was another lovely touch. On the morning we left, we were greeted with chocolates and treats, and Guest Relations took the time to ask if we had enjoyed our stay and whether we had any feedback. All our cases were loaded onto the bus for us too. We genuinely didn’t have to lift a finger all week — we were waited on hand and foot! A huge thank you to all the team at Akra Kemer for another unforgettable holiday. You really do make your guests feel special from the moment they arrive until the moment they leave. We will definitely be back for a third time — and hopefully many more after that! Amazing hotel, amazing staff and amazing memories. ❤️ Thank you, Akra Kemer — and a very special thank you to Tom! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️