Is Kemer Turkey good for families with teenagers?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 4 days ago
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 4 days ago
TL;DR
Kemer is a great choice for families with teenagers: clean sea, well-maintained hotels with multiple pools, beautiful scenery, and friendly staff. The town itself is lush, clean, and lined with palm trees.
At Emelda Sun Club, families have several children’s playgrounds and pools, while evening entertainment and live music may also appeal to teens. Guests especially recommend excursions to Tahtalı and on the Demre–Kaş route.
At Ring Beach, guests report reliable Wi‑Fi even on the beach, which can be useful for teenagers. The hotel is beachfront; the sea was described as clean and warm, and pebbles at the water entry were not troublesome during this stay. There is also a children’s pool, club, playground, and entertainment.
A family with kids aged 14 and 11 stayed at Asrin Beach in July 2026. Requested and got a sea-view room on the 5th floor. Food was great: grill for lunch and dinner, plenty of fruit. The beach bar with snacks and drinks is a 5-minute walk via an underground passage, with equipped toilets, changing rooms, and showers. First-row loungers must be claimed by 6:30-7am; almost impossible to find free ones after breakfast. Elevators broke down frequently, and housekeeping was inconsistent — sometimes elaborate towel art, sometimes leftover sand despite regular tipping.
Stayed two weeks in June-July: hotel grounds are set in a pine forest, very clean overall, with impressive upkeep of the beach and both piers. Restaurant service is great with several types of fish and meat plus a dedicated grill zone.
The hotel grounds feature a 5D cinema with good air conditioning, and in the evenings there's a laser light show — extra entertainment that could appeal to teens.
A guest reports the grounds are clean and constantly maintained, with tasty ice cream and pastries at the confectionery. There are splash pools for young kids, comfortable pool water (cold only near the bar, heated pool used rarely). Near Building 3 there are 2 pools, a kids' club and a snack bar. Despite reviews mentioning construction noise, it was barely audible during the stay.
A guest currently at the hotel recommends the masseurs Ali and Kadir. They note the kids' club is still great and a new water park has been added — compared to a visit 4 years ago, much has been renovated, food is good and the property is clean.
A recent review adds that the resort works well for families with teens thanks to pools and slides for different ages. This guest describes the sea entry as gentle with soft sand, and says the beach felt wide, with loungers available for a group of five without needing to reserve them early.
There is also a practical room-location tip: in Building 4, balconies may face the pool and the evening disco area, but according to a recent guest, the nighttime noise was not a major problem.
Currently staying — everything is great. The large grounds never feel crowded: guests spread out across the territory, and there are always free spots both by the pool and at the beach.
Sun loungers at the beach can run short for large groups, but the terrace opposite the beach restaurant always has plenty — plus more umbrellas and closer access to the bars.
There is a coffee shop with good coffee on site. For children: a kids' club and water slides. Cocktails are tasty and imported alcohol is available.
Great for families with kids: professional animators and a dedicated teen club on site. Sandy beach with sunbeds always available (arriving after 10:00 was enough to find three together). Attentive staff, wide variety of food and imported drinks.
The sea entry is pebbly — painful for children without water shoes (reef shoes recommended). Alternative: jump from the pontoon. Entertainment includes evening shows, a water park, and yoga/pilates by the sea.
Traveled with a 12-year-old — both absolutely loved it. The hotel is large with something for everyone, surrounded by stunning nature. Staff are hardworking, beaches are cleaned regularly. Hard to imagine negative reviews — everything was top quality.
Just returned. The hotel grounds and surrounding views are wonderful. A wooden pier with good shade canopies is a great spot to relax. Friendly staff, cleanliness throughout. If staying in the main building, request a higher floor for the best views. Bungalows are farther from the beach than the main building.
Traveled with a 14-year-old daughter — loved everything. Varied food, polite staff, beautiful well-kept grounds. The hotel has 3 pools and a daytime snack bar. Stayed in building C with mountain and pool views — stunning. The hotel's private beach is about 200 meters away. Kemer town itself is clean, blooming, lined with palms, and the sea is warm and clear.