When does beach season end in Turkey and hotels close for winter?

At Lonicera Premium in early November (Nov 2–9), a beach holiday was still possible: the sea felt about 24°C, and guests swam and sunbathed daily. There was only one brief morning shower; a denim jacket was enough in the evenings. Animation and evening shows were still running.

In late October 2023, the sea was still comfortable for swimming; after sunset at around 6 pm, guests moved to the heated outdoor pool by the bridge, which remained open.

The hotel was operating over the New Year period, but it was unsuitable for a beach holiday: there was rain and strong wind, and nobody used the outdoor pool. The indoor pool was small and the water was cool.

Report on late October at Rama hotel: last year the hotel closed on Oct 26, guests left on the 21st. Food and service quality stayed good even near closing, though the pool at building C was drained and partly dismantled (the slide pool at building A still worked). The à la carte restaurant stopped operating in the final couple of days.

At the end of October the sea near Horus is already too cool for comfortable swimming, and the shallow water makes proper swimming difficult. Overall the stay was still enjoyable.

In October the resort is far less crowded than at peak season: sun loungers and pool tables are freely available at any time, even for large groups, while the hotel operates at full capacity.

In late May through early June the beach was in great shape — smooth sandy entry, no rocks. Negative reviews about the beach may stem from confusion between different hotels.

Many Turkish resort hotels shut down in November and reopen in April. Indoor spa pools at some properties have remained out of service since the COVID period — confirmed by spa staff.

A trip in the second week of November was a poor choice for beach holidays: sunbeds and umbrellas had already been packed away, the sea was stormy, and swimming was only possible in brief gaps between rain showers. The hotel's indoor spa pool was the only option. Recommendation: come no later than early October.