Antalya Resort Areas Explained: Where Is Your Hotel Actually Located?

Your holiday confirmation may say Antalya, Side, Kemer, Belek or Alanya.

That does not always tell you exactly where your hotel is.

Antalya's Mediterranean tourism coast is made up of dozens of individual resort areas, neighbourhoods and accommodation zones. International tour operators and booking platforms may sometimes use a better-known destination name to describe a hotel located in a neighbouring resort.

A property marketed as a “Side hotel”, for example, might actually be in Kumkoy, Evrenseki, Colakli or Gundogdu.

A “Kemer resort” could be in Beldibi, Goynuk, Kiris, Camyuva or Tekirova.

An “Alanya hotel” might be in Konakli, Turkler, Avsallar, Incekum, Okurcalar, Mahmutlar or Kargicak.

For holiday inspiration, that broader naming is usually harmless.

For airport transfers, travel planning and understanding where you will actually spend your holiday, the precise location matters.

This guide explains 38 Antalya resort and accommodation areas individually, so you can identify where your hotel really is before you travel.

Why Antalya Hotel Locations Can Be Confusing

The word Antalya can describe several different things.

It can mean:

• Antalya Province;

• Antalya city;

• the wider Turkish Riviera around Antalya;

• or simply the airport region used by a holiday company.

The same problem appears on a smaller scale with names such as Side, Kemer and Alanya.

A resort may be sold internationally under the nearest famous destination even though the property itself is several kilometres away.

This happens because tourists recognise major destination names more easily than smaller neighbourhoods.

A first-time visitor is much more likely to recognise Side than Evrenseki.

They are more likely to recognise Alanya than Turkler.

And they may know Kemer without ever having heard of Camyuva.

The broader name helps sell the destination.

The precise location helps you understand the journey.

The Hotel Name Is Often More Useful Than the Resort Name

When you are unsure where you are staying, start with the complete hotel name and address.

Do not rely only on the destination heading on your package-holiday confirmation.

Look for:

• the complete hotel name;

• neighbourhood or district;

• postcode or address;

• nearby resort name;

• and map location.

This is particularly important when arranging a private airport transfer.

A transfer company needs to know where the vehicle should actually go, not simply which famous destination appears in the holiday brochure.

The 38 Antalya Resort Areas in This Guide

For easier planning, the 38 locations can be divided into six geographical groups.

Antalya Urban Coast

• Antalya City Centre

• Kaleici

• Lara

• Konyaalti

Belek Coast

• Belek

• Bogazkent

Kemer and Western Antalya Coast

• Beldibi

• Goynuk

• Kemer

• Kiris

• Camyuva

• Tekirova

• Cirali

• Olympos

• Adrasan

• Kumluca

• Kas

Side and Manavgat Region

• Gundogdu

• Colakli

• Evrenseki

• Kumkoy

• Ilica

• Side

• Sorgun

• Titreyengol

• Manavgat

• Kizilagac

• Kizilot

• Cenger

• Orensehir

Alanya Coast

• Okurcalar

• Incekum

• Avsallar

• Turkler

• Konakli

• Alanya

• Mahmutlar

• Kargicak

Understanding these groups makes it much easier to interpret hotel addresses.

Antalya City Areas Explained

Not everyone landing at Antalya Airport is travelling to a separate resort town.

Some of the most popular accommodation areas are within Antalya itself.

Even here, the location makes a significant difference to the type of holiday.

Antalya City Centre

Choose Antalya City Centre when your accommodation is genuinely within the modern urban part of Antalya rather than inside Kaleici or one of the major coastal resort districts.

City-centre accommodation can include:

• business hotels;

• city hotels;

• serviced apartments;

• residences;

• private apartments;

• and other urban addresses.

This is the broadest of the central Antalya categories.

If your accommodation is specifically inside the historic Old Town, use Kaleici instead.

If it is along the western beachfront zone, Konyaalti may be more accurate.

If the address is towards Lara, use Lara.

Kaleici — Antalya Old Town

Kaleici is Antalya's historic centre.

It has a completely different accommodation character from a modern city district.

Visitors commonly stay in:

• boutique hotels;

• restored historic properties;

• pensions;

• guest houses;

• and apartments.

Narrow historic streets and restricted vehicle access can also make the exact accommodation particularly important.

If your booking says Antalya Old Town, Kaleici or places your hotel inside the historic walled centre, this is the correct destination.

Do not treat Kaleici and generic Antalya City Centre as identical.

Lara

Lara is one of Antalya's most frequently misunderstood location names.

The term can refer broadly to the eastern side of Antalya's coastal area, while holidaymakers also use “Lara” when talking about the major resort-hotel corridor farther east.

This means two properties described as being in Lara can offer very different surroundings.

One may feel urban.

Another may operate as a large all-inclusive beach resort.

Always use the complete hotel name rather than assuming every Lara booking refers to exactly the same section of coastline.

Konyaalti

Konyaalti lies on the western side of central Antalya and combines beach life with a substantial urban and residential environment.

Accommodation may include:

• beachfront hotels;

• apartments;

• residences;

• apart-hotels;

• and city-style properties.

Konyaalti therefore has a different travel identity from Lara.

It also should not be confused with Kaleici simply because both are part of Antalya city.

Belek and Bogazkent: Similar Holiday Market, Different Locations

Belek is one of the best-known premium resort names in Antalya.

But not every hotel marketed as “Belek” is in exactly the same place.

Belek

Belek is internationally associated with:

• premium resorts;

• golf holidays;

• large all-inclusive hotels;

• family travel;

• and high-end resort accommodation.

If your booking is genuinely in Belek, use Belek as the transfer destination.

Golf travellers should pay particular attention to the hotel name because different resorts and golf properties occupy different sections of the wider area.

Bogazkent

Bogazkent sits within the broader Belek and Serik tourism corridor but should be treated as a separate resort destination.

Its accommodation profile is strongly associated with substantial beachfront resorts and family holidays.

A hotel may still use “Belek” prominently in international marketing even when its physical location is Bogazkent.

That is why the actual address matters.

Belek or Bogazkent?

Use this simple rule:

Choose the property location, not the most famous destination name.

If your hotel's address says Bogazkent, arrange travel for Bogazkent.

If it is genuinely in Belek, use Belek.

Kemer Resort Areas Explained

The Kemer coast is one of the clearest examples of why broad resort names can be misleading.

“Kemer” is both a specific town and the internationally recognised name for a much larger holiday region.

From the Antalya direction, the coast contains several distinct destinations.

Beldibi

Beldibi is one of the first major Kemer-region resort areas reached when travelling south-west from Antalya.

It has a strong beachfront resort and holiday-hotel character.

If your hotel is in Beldibi, do not automatically enter Kemer centre as your destination.

You would be travelling farther than necessary.

Beldibi should be treated as its own resort area.

Goynuk

Goynuk lies farther along the coast after Beldibi when travelling towards Kemer.

The area combines:

• major resort hotels;

• Mediterranean coastline;

• mountain scenery;

• and access to the wider Goynuk nature area.

It is not Beldibi.

It is not Kemer centre.

If your hotel confirmation identifies Goynuk, use Goynuk.

Kemer

Kemer in this guide means Kemer town and the accommodation located around the central resort area.

This is important because “Kemer” can also be used loosely for hotels located throughout the district.

Kemer centre has its own:

• marina;

• hotel areas;

• shops;

• restaurants;

• nightlife;

• and urban resort environment.

A booking in central Kemer is different from a hotel in Kiris or Camyuva.

Kiris

Kiris lies south of Kemer centre.

It has a strong resort-hotel identity and is frequently marketed internationally as part of Kemer.

However, reaching Kemer town does not complete the journey if your accommodation is actually in Kiris.

The transfer needs to continue.

Use the exact resort name.

Camyuva

Camyuva lies farther south along the same coastal area and contains a mixture of resort hotels, smaller accommodation, apartments and holiday properties.

It should not be combined automatically with neighbouring Kiris.

A “Kemer holiday” in Camyuva is geographically different from a hotel in Kemer town.

Tekirova

Tekirova is one of the southernmost major resort centres within the conventional Kemer hotel corridor.

Passengers travelling here continue beyond Kemer, Kiris and Camyuva.

Its larger resort properties make it a significant destination in its own right.

If your holiday company calls the trip “Kemer”, check the actual hotel address.

Tekirova may be where you are really staying.

Beyond the Main Kemer Resort Strip

After Tekirova, the accommodation character begins to change.

Large conventional resorts become less dominant and destinations increasingly appeal to travellers choosing nature, independent accommodation and smaller properties.

Cirali

Cirali has a quieter and more nature-focused identity.

Accommodation often includes:

• boutique hotels;

• pensions;

• bungalows;

• villas;

• garden properties;

• and smaller independent stays.

The final local road into Cirali also matters.

Simply reaching the main coastal highway does not mean you have reached your accommodation.

Cirali should therefore be treated as a distinct destination rather than a generic Kemer transfer.

Olympos

Olympos is closely associated with Cirali but is not the same accommodation area.

Olympos is particularly well known for:

• bungalow accommodation;

• pensions;

• small lodges;

• tree-house style properties;

• its forested valley;

• and the ancient city.

An Olympos booking may also contain administrative references such as Kumluca or Yazir.

Do not assume this means your destination is Kumluca town centre.

Use the actual Olympos accommodation.

Adrasan

Adrasan is another nature-oriented destination, but it has its own bay and accommodation geography.

Visitors commonly choose:

• small hotels;

• pensions;

• bungalows;

• villas;

• and independent properties.

The road leaves the main coastal corridor and continues towards Adrasan Bay.

For transfer purposes, Adrasan is not Olympos and it is not Kumluca centre.

Kumluca

Kumluca in this guide refers primarily to Kumluca town and accommodation or private addresses around the district centre.

That is important because Kumluca is also the name of a much wider administrative district.

Adrasan and Olympos may appear within Kumluca-related address information while still being entirely different transfer destinations.

If you are staying in Kumluca town itself, use Kumluca.

If your property is in Adrasan or Olympos, use the more precise destination.

Kas

Kas lies much farther west along Antalya's Mediterranean coast and has a very different travel identity from the large resort areas closer to Antalya.

It is particularly associated with:

• boutique accommodation;

• small hotels;

• villas;

• apartments;

• independent travel;

• and coastal exploration.

A booking described broadly as an “Antalya holiday” in Kas should not create the impression that you are staying near Antalya city.

Kas is a distinct long-distance destination.

Side Resort Areas Explained

The Side and Manavgat region creates more hotel-location confusion than almost anywhere else on the Antalya coast.

Many resorts may use Side in their international hotel description even though they are not in Side centre.

This is one of the most important location clusters to understand before travelling.

Gundogdu

Gundogdu is part of the western Side resort belt.

It has a strong large-hotel and all-inclusive holiday identity.

If your hotel is in Gundogdu, you do not need to use Side centre as the destination simply because the property markets itself under the wider Side name.

Colakli

Colakli is another major resort area west of Side.

It contains extensive hotel accommodation and is particularly popular with package-holiday and family travellers.

Colakli and Gundogdu are neighbouring resort areas but should not be treated as identical transfer destinations.

Evrenseki

Evrenseki sits within the western Side hotel corridor and has a high concentration of resort accommodation.

Many international visitors may see “Side” more prominently than Evrenseki on holiday marketing.

For transport, use the actual hotel location.

If the property is in Evrenseki, Evrenseki is the more useful destination.

Kumkoy

Kumkoy lies close to Side and has one of the region's strongest concentrations of hotels, resorts and tourism infrastructure.

This creates a common misunderstanding:

A guest may believe they are staying in Side centre when their hotel is actually in Kumkoy.

The difference matters, particularly when arranging direct hotel transport.

Ilica

Ilica, Manavgat has a different profile from the dense beachfront resort areas.

It includes a more mixed residential and accommodation environment.

Visitors may stay in:

• apartments;

• villas;

• residences;

• smaller hotels;

• or other private addresses.

Because the name Ilica also exists elsewhere in Turkey, specifying Ilica, Manavgat is particularly important.

Side Centre

Side itself combines the modern tourism environment with one of Antalya's most famous historic coastal settings.

A genuine Side booking may involve:

• hotels;

• apartments;

• resorts;

• accommodation near the historic centre;

• or properties around the Side urban area.

Do not assume that every hotel containing “Side” in its name is geographically in central Side.

Check the address.

East of Side: Sorgun and Titreyengol

The accommodation areas east of central Side also have their own identities.

Sorgun

Sorgun has a greener resort character and is strongly associated with substantial hotel properties set within a quieter natural environment.

It is geographically distinct from Side centre.

If your hotel is in Sorgun, use Sorgun rather than shortening the destination to Side.

Titreyengol

Titreyengol is another independent resort area within the wider Manavgat tourism region.

Large resort hotels are an important part of its accommodation profile.

Although it is close to Sorgun and Manavgat, the hotel name remains important because each area creates a different final route.

Manavgat

Manavgat is not simply another name for Side.

Manavgat is a substantial town and district centre with:

• city hotels;

• apartments;

• residences;

• private addresses;

• businesses;

• and local accommodation.

A passenger travelling to Manavgat town centre has a different destination from somebody staying at a beachfront Side resort.

This distinction is frequently overlooked.

Eastern Manavgat Resort Areas

Continuing east through the wider Manavgat tourism corridor brings another collection of hotel destinations that are often described using broader regional names.

Kizilagac

Kizilagac has a strong large-resort profile.

Many properties operate as self-contained holiday environments with extensive hotel grounds and beachfront facilities.

It is east of the principal Side tourism belt and should be booked as its own destination.

Kizilot

Kizilot is separate from Kizilagac despite the similarity between the names.

This is an important distinction for international visitors.

The two names can easily be confused when reading hotel confirmations.

Always check the full property.

If the hotel says Kizilot, do not automatically book Kizilagac.

Cenger

Cenger lies farther along the eastern Manavgat coastal corridor.

Its accommodation profile includes resort properties and coastal holiday hotels.

It is distinct from Kizilot and from neighbouring Orensehir.

Use the precise hotel name.

Orensehir

Orensehir can be particularly confusing because some accommodation may be marketed using a better-known neighbouring resort.

Its position within the eastern Manavgat–Alanya corridor means passengers may encounter references to Manavgat, Okurcalar or nearby resort names.

For transfer planning, the property address is more important than the marketing label.

Why “Side” Can Mean So Many Different Places

When an international tour operator sells a holiday as “Side”, the intention is often to identify the broader tourism destination rather than the exact neighbourhood.

As a result, “Side” accommodation may actually be distributed across a long hotel corridor.

Your booking could be in:

• Gundogdu;

• Colakli;

• Evrenseki;

• Kumkoy;

• Side;

• Sorgun;

• Titreyengol;

• Kizilagac;

• or another Manavgat-area destination.

That does not necessarily mean the holiday company has made a mistake.

It means the travel-industry destination name is broader than the physical hotel location.

For precise transport, always use the physical location.

Alanya Resort Areas Explained

Alanya creates the same issue on an even longer section of coastline.

A holiday advertised as Alanya can place you in a hotel well outside Alanya city centre.

Understanding the individual resort names is therefore essential.

When travelling from Antalya direction towards Alanya, several important resort areas are reached before Alanya centre.

Others lie farther east.

Okurcalar

Okurcalar is one of the westernmost major Alanya resort areas in this guide.

It has a strong concentration of large resort hotels and all-inclusive accommodation.

If your hotel is in Okurcalar, you are not staying in Alanya centre.

This is one of the most important distinctions for airport journey planning.

Incekum

Incekum is known as a beach-holiday area and has a particularly strong family-resort profile.

The destination is west of Alanya centre and should not be merged automatically with nearby Avsallar.

Use the exact hotel location.

Avsallar

Avsallar combines substantial resort accommodation with a more recognisable local centre.

It is one of the most frequently booked western Alanya holiday areas.

An “Alanya holiday” in Avsallar does not mean the hotel is close to Alanya city centre.

The actual resort name provides much more useful information.

Turkler

Turkler is another major hotel and resort zone west of central Alanya.

Large all-inclusive properties and family resorts are particularly prominent.

It lies between other established Alanya-coast holiday areas, so the hotel name is essential for identifying the correct destination.

Konakli

Konakli lies closer to Alanya centre than several of the western resort areas but remains a distinct destination.

It combines resort hotels with its own local environment.

If your booking is in Konakli, use Konakli rather than assuming every property in the wider Alanya tourism region should be booked as Alanya centre.

Alanya Centre

Alanya in this guide refers to accommodation in and around Alanya city itself.

The city has a much broader travel profile than the resort zones west of it.

Visitors can stay in:

• city hotels;

• beach hotels;

• apartments;

• residences;

• apart-hotels;

• and private accommodation.

Alanya centre also offers its own restaurants, shopping, nightlife, castle area and urban beaches.

A genuine Alanya-centre booking is therefore different from a resort holiday in Avsallar or Okurcalar.

East of Alanya Centre

The resort coast continues beyond Alanya itself.

Mahmutlar

Mahmutlar lies east of Alanya centre and has a particularly strong apartment, residence and longer-stay accommodation market in addition to hotels.

Many international property owners and repeat visitors stay here.

This makes Mahmutlar's airport-transfer profile different from a conventional all-inclusive resort.

If your accommodation is in Mahmutlar, the journey does not finish when you reach Alanya centre.

Kargicak

Kargicak lies farther east and includes:

• resort accommodation;

• villas;

• residences;

• apartments;

• and properties extending into hillside areas.

For private villas and residential accommodation, precise location information becomes particularly important.

Kargicak should not be shortened to Alanya simply because Alanya is the better-known city.

The Alanya Coast in Geographical Terms

A useful way to understand the Alanya group is to think of the coast in relation to Alanya city.

West of Alanya Centre

• Okurcalar

• Incekum

• Avsallar

• Turkler

• Konakli

Alanya

• Alanya city and central accommodation

East of Alanya Centre

• Mahmutlar

• Kargicak

This simple distinction can prevent many hotel-location misunderstandings.

“My Hotel Says Alanya” — What Should I Do?

Find the full address.

If it contains:

Okurcalar, use Okurcalar.

If it contains:

Avsallar, use Avsallar.

If it contains:

Turkler, use Turkler.

If it contains:

Konakli, use Konakli.

If it contains:

Mahmutlar, use Mahmutlar.

If it contains:

Kargicak, use Kargicak.

Only use Alanya centre when the hotel is actually in the central Alanya area.

“My Hotel Says Kemer” — What Should I Check?

Look for one of these more precise locations:

• Beldibi

• Goynuk

• Kemer

• Kiris

• Camyuva

• Tekirova

If your accommodation lies farther into the nature-focused western coast, you may instead be staying in:

• Cirali

• Olympos

• Adrasan

The wider Kemer label alone is not enough to determine the actual hotel location.

“My Hotel Says Side” — Which Area Could It Really Be?

Check whether the property is physically located in:

• Gundogdu

• Colakli

• Evrenseki

• Kumkoy

• Side

• Sorgun

• Titreyengol

• Kizilagac

• Kizilot

• or another Manavgat-area location.

This is probably the most important destination check for first-time Side visitors.

Resort Marketing Name vs Physical Hotel Location

There is nothing unusual about a tourism company using the nearest internationally recognised destination.

Travel marketing often needs simple geographical categories.

The problem appears only when travellers assume that the marketing category and the physical address are always identical.

Think of the two as different pieces of information:

Marketing destination

Helps you understand the general holiday region.

Physical accommodation location

Tells you where you are actually staying.

For airport transportation, the physical location wins.

Why Exact Hotel Location Matters for Airport Transfers

Knowing the actual resort area affects several practical parts of your journey.

The Correct Route

A driver needs the real destination, not the broad tourism region.

Realistic Journey Planning

Different parts of the same tourism region can be separated by a meaningful road distance.

Correct Return Pickup

Your departure transfer needs to begin at the actual accommodation.

Fewer Location Errors

Similar names such as Kizilot and Kizilagac can easily create confusion.

Better Communication

Using the complete property information gives both passenger and transfer provider the same destination reference.

Hotels, Resorts, Villas and Apartments Need Different Location Information

The best destination information depends partly on your accommodation type.

Large Resort Hotel

Usually provide the complete hotel name.

Boutique Hotel

Hotel name plus area is useful.

Apartment

Provide the building or residence name and complete address.

Villa

Provide the villa name, address and accurate location information where necessary.

Bungalow or Pension

Provide the property name and the relevant Cirali, Olympos, Adrasan or other local destination.

Private Residence

Use the complete address rather than only the resort name.

This is particularly useful in:

• Mahmutlar;

• Kargicak;

• Ilica;

• Kumluca;

• Antalya City Centre;

• Konyaalti;

• and other areas with substantial residential accommodation.

Five Hotel-Location Mistakes to Avoid

1. Booking “Side” Without Checking the Hotel Area

Your resort may actually be in Evrenseki, Kumkoy, Colakli or another Manavgat destination.

2. Assuming Every Kemer Hotel Is in Kemer Centre

Beldibi, Goynuk, Kiris, Camyuva and Tekirova are different locations.

3. Treating Every Alanya Holiday as Alanya Centre

The western and eastern Alanya coast stretches across numerous separate resort areas.

4. Confusing Administrative Districts with Accommodation Destinations

An Olympos address may mention Kumluca without meaning Kumluca town centre.

5. Choosing the Nearest Famous Name Instead of the Hotel Address

For transport, the precise property location is more useful than the most recognisable tourism label.

Which Antalya Areas Are Most Commonly Confused?

Several destination pairs or groups deserve particular attention.

Side vs Kumkoy

Kumkoy is a separate hotel area close to Side.

Side vs Evrenseki

Evrenseki accommodation may use Side heavily in international marketing.

Kemer vs Goynuk

Goynuk belongs to the wider Kemer region but is its own resort area.

Kemer vs Tekirova

Tekirova is considerably farther along the Kemer coast than Kemer centre.

Cirali vs Olympos

Closely associated geographically, but different accommodation areas.

Adrasan vs Kumluca

Adrasan lies within the wider Kumluca district but is not Kumluca town centre.

Kizilagac vs Kizilot

Similar names, separate locations.

Belek vs Bogazkent

Same wider resort corridor, different accommodation areas.

Alanya vs Avsallar

Avsallar lies west of Alanya centre and is a major destination in its own right.

Alanya vs Mahmutlar

Mahmutlar lies east of Alanya centre and has a different accommodation profile.

How to Identify Your Antalya Hotel Location Before You Fly

Use this quick process.

Step 1: Find the Complete Hotel Name

Avoid abbreviations where possible.

Step 2: Check the Address

Look for the smallest meaningful destination name.

For example:

“Side” may be broad.

“Evrenseki, Manavgat” is more precise.

Step 3: Check Whether the Hotel Uses a Wider Marketing Destination

A resort can legitimately advertise itself within the Belek, Side, Kemer or Alanya region while physically standing in a smaller resort area.

Step 4: Use the Precise Area for Transport

If the address says Avsallar, use Avsallar.

If it says Tekirova, use Tekirova.

If it says Bogazkent, use Bogazkent.

Step 5: Send the Full Property Details

The hotel name remains the most valuable final confirmation.

The 38 Areas at a Glance

Main Holiday Region	Exact Area	Typical Accommodation Character
Antalya	Antalya City Centre	City hotels, apartments, residences
Antalya	Kaleici	Boutique hotels, pensions, Old Town stays
Antalya	Lara	Urban hotels and large resort accommodation
Antalya	Konyaalti	Beachfront hotels, apartments, residences
Belek	Belek	Premium resorts, golf hotels, family accommodation
Belek	Bogazkent	Large beachfront and family resorts
Kemer	Beldibi	Beachfront resorts
Kemer	Goynuk	Resorts, nature and mountain setting
Kemer	Kemer	Central resort town
Kemer	Kiris	Resort hotels south of Kemer
Kemer	Camyuva	Resorts, hotels and apartments
Kemer	Tekirova	Large southern Kemer resorts
West Coast	Cirali	Boutique hotels, bungalows, pensions
West Coast	Olympos	Bungalows, pensions, independent stays
West Coast	Adrasan	Small hotels, pensions, bungalows
West Coast	Kumluca	Town hotels, apartments, private addresses
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