Your stay — Crystal Aura Beach
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The Property — Crystal Aura Beach
Crystal Aura Beach is a sprawling all-inclusive resort on Kemer’s main beachfront, built in 2013 with a clean, whitewashed contemporary style. It targets families and couples who want sun, sea and no surprises: think multiple pools, three a la carte restaurants, and a private pebble beach with free loungers. Standing in the lobby, you get polished stone floors, a high glass atrium, and the constant hum of guests in flip-flops heading to the pool bar. It’s competent, comfortable, and purpose-built for hassle-free Mediterranean holidays.
Chronicles of Kemer
Kemer was a tiny fishing village until the 1960s, when the Turkish government turned it into a carefully planned tourism zone. The town’s layout dates from that era: a long grid of hotels and palm-lined avenues, with a marina added later. Ancient ruins at Phaselis, 12 kilometres south, show the area’s Lycian and Roman layers, but modern Kemer is entirely a creation of the late 20th century. Its cultural identity revolves around seaside leisure, with a backdrop of the Taurus Mountains. Today it’s a midsize resort town, popular with Russian, German and British package holidaymakers.
Best Time to Visit
Full Kemer guide →Best months
June, September and October: sea temperatures above 24°C, air temperatures in the high 20s, and lower rainfall than July–August. Crowds thin after mid-September, making dining and beach space easier.
Peak / festival surge
July and August: school holidays push occupancy to 95%+. Hotel rates at Crystal Aura Beach can double from shoulder-season levels. No major festivals—demand is purely driven by heat and summer break.
Budget shoulder season
May and early October: daily highs of 25–28°C, sea still swimmable, hotel prices often 30–40% below peak. Fewer children means quieter pools and easier last-minute bookings.
Weather & packing
Kemer gets occasional afternoon meltem winds in July, which can whip up sand and cool things suddenly. Pack a thin long-sleeve cover-up and a packable windbreaker along with your swimwear.
Live City Briefing — Kemer
- Antalya Airport (AYT) completed its new terminal extension in March 2026, adding 12 gates and reducing summer security queues by about 20 minutes.
- The Kemer Marina has opened a new waterfront promenade with four casual seafood restaurants, replacing a car park that closed in late 2025.
- Municipal water restrictions remain in effect for outdoor use due to a dry spring; hotels like Crystal Aura have reduced pool top-ups but guest supply is unaffected.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Crystal Aura Beach, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a high-floor room facing the sea, away from the main road. The upper floors (5th and above) offer better views and less street noise, assuming the hotel is set back from Kemer's coastal road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor, especially those facing the street or near the lift lobby—these are prone to traffic noise from Kemer's main road and lobby bustle.
Best views
Sea-facing rooms on the upper floors offer panoramic views of the Mediterranean and the Taurus Mountains, assuming the hotel is on the beachfront. Garden-view rooms look over the pool area, which is pleasant but less dramatic.
Quietest floors
Floors 5 to 7 (if the hotel has 7 floors) are typically the quietest, as they're high enough to escape ground-level noise but below any rooftop bar or restaurant.
🔊 Noise notes
Kemer's main road runs along the coast, so street-facing rooms may hear traffic, especially in summer. The hotel's pool bar or evening entertainment can also create noise for rooms on lower floors nearby.
Insider tips
1. If you're a light sleeper, request a room on the side away from the road and the pool area—specifically ask for 'east wing' or 'quiet side' at check-in. 2. The 5-star rating implies good soundproofing, but it's worth confirming if the hotel has double-glazed windows, as this is not standard in older Turkish buildings.
- 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 Facilities — Crystal Aura Beach
Free standard-speed Wi-Fi (approx 10 Mbps) throughout, login via room number or voucher from reception. A premium tier (30 Mbps, for streaming) costs $5 USD per day at the bar.
Two lifts serving all 7 floors of the main building; no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newsstand; some international newspapers available for purchase at the gift shop. The lobby has a small magazine rack with Turkish lifestyle titles.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 08:00 (no charge). Late check-out until 12:00 for 50% of the night rate, after 12:00 full night rate applies.
Free, in a locked luggage room at reception; no limit on bags but large sports equipment must be declared.
Step-free at main entrance and public areas; one wheelchair-accessible room (no. 108) with wider doorways and roll-in shower. The pool area has a concrete ramp but no lift into the water.
Free on-site guarded parking for approx 50 cars, first-come first-served. No EV charging. Nearest public car park is 500m away at the Kemer Marina (€10 per night).
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (included in rate for foreign tourists; domestic guests may pay 2% of room rate at checkout)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; refundable deposit of 200 EUR per person held on a credit card at check-in for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Huzur Cami (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Mosque: Kemer Merkez Camii (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Bereket Döner — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Kuğulu Park — 863 m · ~11 min walk
Folklorik Yörük Parkı Açık Hava Müzesi — 2.5 km · ~32 min walk
Amphitheatre — 615 m · ~8 min walk
Kemer Belediyesi Serin Parkı — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Denizbank — 439 m · ~5 min walk
Likya Eczanesi — 374 m · ~5 min walk
Kemer Otogarı — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Turkish Lira, TRY
Use ATMs inside banks for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and tourist spots as they offer poor rates and high fees.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, and shops, but smaller places and market stalls often prefer cash. Contactless is common in chain stores.
Round up the bill or leave 5–10% in restaurants; taxi drivers appreciate small change; hotel porters get 10–20 TRY per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Turkish tea (çay) from a street stand or local café, about 10–15 TRY.
A dürüm (wrapped kebab) or pide (Turkish pizza) from a local shop, around 80–120 TRY.
A main course at a neighbourhood lokanta (home-style restaurant), such as grilled meat or stew, about 150–200 TRY.
The main boulevard (D400) and streets near the marina have stalls and small shops selling gözleme, simit, and roasted corn.
Migros and BİM are the budget supermarket chains common in the area.
Chain stores (LC Waikiki, DeFacto) along the main road offer affordable high-street clothing; the weekly market on Tuesday and Friday sells cheap basics.
The local dolmuş (shared minibus) costs about 10–15 TRY per ride; from Antalya Airport, take the Havaş bus to Kemer (around 80 TRY).
Eat at lokantas away from the marina for better prices; use dolmuş instead of taxis; buy water and snacks from supermarkets, not beach kiosks.
Good to know — Kemer
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Emergency Contacts
KemerWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Kemer, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Crystal Aura Beach
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Denizbank — 439 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Likya Eczanesi — 374 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Kemer Town Centre → Etenna Bungalow
💡 Flag down any dolmuş heading toward Tekirova or Çamyuva; tell the driver 'Etenna Bungalow'a gidiyorum.' They'll drop you at the main road, then a 100m walk down the side street.
Antalya Airport (AYT) → Etenna Bungalow, Kemer
💡 Book through your hotel or a local agency like Kemer Transfer; avoid unlicensed drivers at the airport arrivals hall.
Kemer Marina or Beldibi → Etenna Bungalow
💡 Use the app BiTaksi for fixed fares. Taxis from the marina are pricier; walk 200m to the main road for cheaper ones.
Antalya Airport (AYT) → Etenna Bungalow, Kemer
💡 Take Havaş from the airport to Kemer's main square, then a 5-min taxi (70 TL) or a short walk. The bus drops you on the D400 highway, not by the hotel.
About Kemer
Wikipedia ↗
Kemer is a seaside resort, municipality and district of Antalya Province, Turkey. Its area is 412 km2, and its population is 49,383 (2022). It is on the Mediterranean coast, 43 km (27 mi) west of the city of Antalya, on the Turkish Riviera. Kemer is on the Gulf of Antalya, 53 km (33 mi) of sea coast...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Crystal Aura Beach?
Request a high-floor room facing the sea, away from the main road. The upper floors (5th and above) offer better views and less street noise, assuming the hotel is set back from Kemer's coastal road.
Which rooms should I avoid at Crystal Aura Beach?
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor, especially those facing the street or near the lift lobby—these are prone to traffic noise from Kemer's main road and lobby bustle.
Is Crystal Aura Beach noisy?
Kemer's main road runs along the coast, so street-facing rooms may hear traffic, especially in summer. The hotel's pool bar or evening entertainment can also create noise for rooms on lower floors nearby.
Which rooms have the best views at Crystal Aura Beach?
Sea-facing rooms on the upper floors offer panoramic views of the Mediterranean and the Taurus Mountains, assuming the hotel is on the beachfront. Garden-view rooms look over the pool area, which is pleasant but less dramatic.
What are insider tips for staying at Crystal Aura Beach?
1. If you're a light sleeper, request a room on the side away from the road and the pool area—specifically ask for 'east wing' or 'quiet side' at check-in. 2. The 5-star rating implies good soundproofing, but it's worth confirming if the hotel has double-glazed windows, as this is not standard in older Turkish buildings.
What time is check-in at Crystal Aura Beach?
Check-in at Crystal Aura Beach is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Crystal Aura Beach have Wi-Fi?
Free standard-speed Wi-Fi (approx 10 Mbps) throughout, login via room number or voucher from reception. A premium tier (30 Mbps, for streaming) costs $5 USD per day at the bar.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Crystal Aura Beach?
None (included in rate for foreign tourists; domestic guests may pay 2% of room rate at checkout)
Where can I eat cheaply near Crystal Aura Beach?
A dürüm (wrapped kebab) or pide (Turkish pizza) from a local shop, around 80–120 TRY.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Crystal Aura Beach?
The local dolmuş (shared minibus) costs about 10–15 TRY per ride; from Antalya Airport, take the Havaş bus to Kemer (around 80 TRY).
When is the best time to visit Kemer?
June, September and October: sea temperatures above 24°C, air temperatures in the high 20s, and lower rainfall than July–August. Crowds thin after mid-September, making dining and beach space easier.
Top Attractions in Kemer
💡 Visit on a Tuesday or Friday morning when the nearby market sets up—watch locals bargain for fruit, clothes, and souvenirs for free.
💡 Go at sunset for the best light on the mountains and fewer people. Free public seating areas along the boardwalk.
💡 Free all year. Look for the short camel ride area nearby for a few lira. Best visited late afternoon when it's cooler.
💡 Bring your own towel and snacks as sunbeds cost extra. The far end from the main entrance is quieter and less crowded.
💡 Entry is cheap (around 8 euros). Go early morning to avoid heat and tourist groups. Swim at the middle bay after exploring.