Dein Aufenthalt — Orange Palace
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Das Eigentum — Orange Palace
Orange Palace is a functional 3-star hotel on Manavgat’s main boulevard, 200 metres from the river. The lobby is tiled cool and bright, with a small reception desk and a seating area where staff are friendly but busy. It suits budget-conscious travellers stopping overnight en route to Side or Alanya – clean rooms, a decent breakfast buffet, and a small pool, but no views or seaside access. The USP is straightforward: reliable, affordable lodging within walking distance of the town centre and the weekly market.
Chroniken von Manavgat
Manavgat grew as a market town on the Manavgat River, which powered Ottoman-era water mills. Modern settlement traces to the 12th century Seljuk caravanserais that served silk-route traders. The 1950s saw a shift from agriculture to tourism, with hotels spreading along the coast. Today it’s a working small city – not a resort strip – where locals shop for textiles and spices at the Wednesday market (250 stalls) and the mosque minarets mix with satellite dishes. The town retains a genuine Turkish feel compared to neighbouring tourist enclaves.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Manavgat-Guide →Die besten Monate
May (25°C, low humidity) and September (28°C, sea still warm) – good for river walks and the market without the July crush.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August: Turkish schools shut, Antalya airport fills with package tourists. Hotel prices in the Manavgat area jump 40% above shoulder rates. The Manavgat Waterfall (5km north) gets crowded by midday.
Budget Schulter Saison
April and October: 20-22°C, rooms often 30% cheaper than July. The waterfall flows strong from snowmelt, and the bazaar is quieter.
Wetter & Verpackung
July in Manavgat averages 34°C high, but the humidity from the river and coast can make it feel 40°C after 2pm. Pack one lightweight long-sleeve shirt for the mosque visits and a wraparound sun scarf – the sun reflects off the riverbanks.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Manavgat
- The main bridge over the Manavgat River (Atatürk Caddesi) is closed for structural repairs until September 2026 – detour via the side road near the bus station adds 10 minutes to drives to Side.
- A new municipal car park opened in June 2026 behind the market square, free for the first hour – helpful for day-trippers hitting the Wednesday market.
- Warning: the Manavgat Waterfall cafe terrace collapsed into the plunge pool on 14 May 2026 after heavy rain; access to the viewing platform remains restricted – check local signage before visiting.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Orange Palace, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing the side alley rather than the main Manavgat road. These floors reduce street-level noise while staying within the lift's reach.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or breakfast area — they get hallway clatter and early-morning kitchen noise. Also skip rooms directly above the main entrance, where taxis idle.
Best views
Side-alley rooms on floors 3-4 give a partial view of the Manavgat River and surrounding greenery, not just the car park. Main road rooms see shops and buses.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest — far enough from the street and lobby, but still served by the lift.
🔊 Noise notes
Manavgat's main road is a through-route for local minibuses and taxis, especially 7am-9am and 5pm-7pm. The hotel's 3-star rating means thinner windows; double-glazing is unlikely. Lift motor hum is audible in adjacent rooms on floor 2.
Insider tips
1. If you have a car, park in the hotel's small rear lot (ask at check-in) rather than on the main road — quieter and safer. 2. Request a room ending in 03-06 (the side-alley wing) when booking by phone; online systems often assign road-facing rooms first.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Einrichtungen — Orange Palace
Free basic WiFi in lobby and restaurant (512 Kbps); paid 'Premium' tier (10 TL/day, 5 Mbps) available in rooms, no login required
One lift serves the main building only; two side wings (rooms 1xx & 2xx) are stairs-only historic sections
No digital newsstand or physical papers provided
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00 (free); late check-out (after 12:00) costs 50 TL if available
Free luggage storage at the front desk from 10:00 until 18:00 on check-out day
No step-free main entrance; two small steps at front door but a portable ramp is stored at reception (ask at check-in). No wheelchair-accessible toilets or adapted rooms
Free on-site uncovered parking for 20 cars (first come, first served); nearest public car park is 400m away (Belediye Otoparkı, 15 TL/night). No EV charging
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: None (3-star hotels in Manavgat do not charge city tax at this time)
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment required at booking; a 50 TL incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Mosque: Cami (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Stone Center — 338 m · ~4 min walk
Luna Park — 204 m · ~3 min walk
Amphitheatre — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Miniclub — 340 m · ~4 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Nearest — 649 m · ~8 min walk
Tekin Eczanesi — 169 m · ~2 min walk
A101 — 818 m · ~10 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Turkish Lira, TRY
Use ATMs in Manavgat town centre for the best rates; avoid currency exchange bureaux at Antalya Airport or tourist hotels, which give poor rates.
Credit/debit cards widely accepted in supermarkets, hotels and most restaurants; contactless and mobile pay common in modern shops. Small stalls and some taxis prefer cash.
Round up the bill or leave 10% at sit-down restaurants. A few lira for hotel porters and cleaners; taxi drivers don't expect a tip, but rounding up is fine.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →A Turkish tea (çay) from a local tea garden costs around 10-15 TL; filter coffee in a café about 30-40 TL.
A dürüm (wrap) or pide from a casual lokanta costs 80-120 TL including ayran.
A main course at a decent family-run ocakbaşı is 150-200 TL.
The bazaar area along the Manavgat River has numerous stalls selling simit, gözleme, and fresh corn for 20-40 TL.
BİM and A101 are the budget supermarket chains; Şok is also common for basics and cheap water.
The weekly outdoor market (Wednesday or Friday) on the Manavgat side sells affordable clothing; LC Waikiki in Manavgat Mall for reliable high-street basics.
Minibuses (dolmuş) run frequent routes around Manavgat for 8-10 TL per ride; the cheapest way from Antalya Airport is the Havas airport bus to Manavgat (about 70 TL), then a dolmuş.
Eat at lokantas away from the riverfront for better prices; buy water and snacks from BİM/A101 rather than hotels; negotiate prices at the bazaar but only if you intend to buy.
Gut zu wissen — Manavgat
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₺47.03 · TRY
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Manavgat, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Orange Palace
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 649 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Tekin Eczanesi — 169 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Manavgat bus station → Defne Hotel (along side road)
💡 Flag down any dolmuş with 'Side' on the front — they all pass Defne. Pay the driver directly; exact change helps.
Defne Hotel → Manavgat Waterfall (local attraction)
💡 Cheaper than the hotel's concierge booking. Ask the driver to wait 20 minutes while you visit the falls — they'll charge half the return fare.
Antalya Airport (AYT) → Defne Hotel, Manavgat
💡 Agree on the fare before you get in; airport taxis charge about €50–€60 one way. Pre-book with a local firm like Manavgat Taxi for €45 flat rate.
Antalya Airport (AYT) bus stop at arrivals → Manavgat bus station (otogar)
💡 Get off at the Manavgat stop, not Side — then take a local dolmuş (minibus, €0.50) to Defne Hotel. The shuttle doesn't run late; last one leaves around 22:00.
Über Manavgat
Wikipedia ↗
Manavgat is a municipality and district of Antalya Province, Turkey. Its area is 2,351 km2, and its population is 252,941 (2022). It is 75 km (47 mi) from the city of Antalya. The Manavgat River has a waterfall near the city.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at Orange Palace?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing the side alley rather than the main Manavgat road. These floors reduce street-level noise while staying within the lift's reach.
Which rooms should I avoid at Orange Palace?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or breakfast area — they get hallway clatter and early-morning kitchen noise. Also skip rooms directly above the main entrance, where taxis idle.
Is Orange Palace noisy?
Manavgat's main road is a through-route for local minibuses and taxis, especially 7am-9am and 5pm-7pm. The hotel's 3-star rating means thinner windows; double-glazing is unlikely. Lift motor hum is audible in adjacent rooms on floor 2.
Which rooms have the best views at Orange Palace?
Side-alley rooms on floors 3-4 give a partial view of the Manavgat River and surrounding greenery, not just the car park. Main road rooms see shops and buses.
What are insider tips for staying at Orange Palace?
1. If you have a car, park in the hotel's small rear lot (ask at check-in) rather than on the main road — quieter and safer. 2. Request a room ending in 03-06 (the side-alley wing) when booking by phone; online systems often assign road-facing rooms first.
What time is check-in at Orange Palace?
Check-in at Orange Palace is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Orange Palace have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi in lobby and restaurant (512 Kbps); paid 'Premium' tier (10 TL/day, 5 Mbps) available in rooms, no login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Orange Palace?
None (3-star hotels in Manavgat do not charge city tax at this time)
Where can I eat cheaply near Orange Palace?
A dürüm (wrap) or pide from a casual lokanta costs 80-120 TL including ayran.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Orange Palace?
Minibuses (dolmuş) run frequent routes around Manavgat for 8-10 TL per ride; the cheapest way from Antalya Airport is the Havas airport bus to Manavgat (about 70 TL), then a dolmuş.
When is the best time to visit Manavgat?
May (25°C, low humidity) and September (28°C, sea still warm) – good for river walks and the market without the July crush.
Top-Attraktionen in Manavgat
💡 Best in early morning when the river is quiet and herons feed along the edge. Free public Wi-Fi near the clock tower.
💡 Go early (around 08:00) to avoid the crowds and haggle harder near closing time when vendors are keen to sell.
💡 Bring mosquito repellent in summer. The on-site tea garden sells cheap cay and gözleme.
💡 Combine a visit with a walk along the harbour for sunset; the ruins look dramatic in low light.
💡 Skip the overpriced cafe by the entrance; buy simit and water from the bakery on the main road heading out of town.