Which hotel is better in central Antalya/Old Town: Sky Kamer or a city hotel with a private beach?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 6 days ago
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 6 days ago
TL;DR
For a short city stay and easy access to central Antalya, Sky Kamer gets good feedback for breakfast, cozy rooms, and bay views. If beach access and full meals matter more, travelers recommend a city-style hotel with its own beach 5–7 minutes away, loungers, and themed dinners, but the sea entry is rocky so water shoes are useful.
A recent stay report says a family of five could still find a breakfast table, and there were free beach loungers around 11:00. Rooms in the main building, especially sea-view ones, were considered a good choice.
A detailed review says this city-style hotel is best for travelers who don’t plan to stay on the property all day: there’s little animation, but the staff are very welcoming. The private beach is a 5–7 minute walk away next to the public beach, with loungers and umbrellas provided, though you should bring your own towels. The sea entry is large pebbles, so water shoes help.
Food feedback for the same hotel mentions three meals a day with no snack service in between: lunch and dinner often include themed menus, grilled dishes or oven-cooked items, plus Turkish desserts. Standard drinks include wine, gin, whisky, tea, coffee, and soft drinks, while cocktails, fresh juice, and shisha cost extra.
Practical conditions were described as comfortable even in hot weather: the dining area is an open terrace without air conditioning, but umbrellas and fans made it manageable. Room AC reportedly works well, and in the Bade building, near room 903, tea and coffee are available 24/7.
If your priority is staying in central Antalya for walking and sightseeing, Sky Kamer is recommended for its good breakfasts, cozy atmosphere, bay-view rooms, and walkable location near the main central areas.