Your stay — Orange City II
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The Property — Orange City II
Orange City II is a clean, no-fuss 3-star hotel on Mahmutlar’s main strip, ten minutes’ walk from the beach. The lobby is bright and tiled, with a small reception desk and a pair of worn armchairs — functional rather than flashy. It suits couples and older travellers who want a reliable base for a beach-and-pool holiday without the price tag of the resort giants. The USP is its central location and the rooftop pool, which catches the afternoon sun.
Chronicles of Mahmutlar
Mahmutlar began as a small farming village until the 1980s, when the Turkish Riviera tourism boom turned its coastline into a strip of hotels and apartments. It sits just east of Alanya, and much of its older housing stock was replaced by concrete holiday blocks by the 2000s. Today it’s a relaxed, mixed community of locals and long-stay northern European retirees, with a pedestrianised high street full of cafes and textile shops. The town keeps little of its pre-tourism architecture, but the beachfront promenade and the hillside views towards the Taurus Mountains give it a distinct Mediterranean character.
Best Time to Visit
Full Mahmutlar guide →Best months
May, June and September — consistently hot, sunny days (28-32°C), low humidity, and far quieter than July–August peak. Sea temperatures are pleasant by late May.
Peak / festival surge
July and August: daytime highs regularly hit 35°C, and Mahmutlar’s beaches and promenade are crowded with families and Russian tour groups. Hotel prices in this period rise by 40-60% compared to June; Orange City II’s base double room in July 2025 typically listed at €80–€100 per night. The Alanya International Culture and Art Festival (June–September) pulls day-trippers.
Budget shoulder season
April and October: highs of 22-26°C, lower hotel rates (30-50% off peak), and the beaches are quieter. April can have a few rainy days; October still offers swimming into early weeks. Excellent for budget travellers or those who dislike intense heat.
Weather & packing
Mahmutlar’s humidity spikes in July and August, making the heat feel heavier than the thermometer suggests. Pack at least two light cotton outfits per day, a wide-brimmed hat, and a thin long-sleeve shirt for evening mosquito protection.
Live City Briefing — Mahmutlar
- The main coastal road (D400) through Mahmutlar has had intermittent lane closures and resurfacing since April 2026; expect 10–15 minute delays if driving west towards Alanya.
- A new weekly farmers’ market launched in May 2026 on Atatürk Boulevard, every Thursday 08:00–14:00, selling local fruit, vegetables and textiles.
- July 2026 is the peak of the Alanya Festival season: the 30th Alanya International Culture and Art Festival runs until 15 July, with evening concerts on the beach and a parade on the main beach promenade on 2 July.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Orange City II, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a mid-floor room (floors 3-5) facing the inland side away from the main road. Mahmutlar's main street runs parallel to the coast, so inland-facing rooms are quieter and get afternoon shade. The lift stops at every floor, so mid-floors balance easy access with less foot traffic.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (noise from lobby and street) and top-floor rooms (possible heat from roof, slower lift access in summer). Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor — can hear the motor and door sounds.
Best views
Side-facing rooms on floors 4-6 have partial sea views over rooftops, but no full sea view from a 3-star inland location. Inland rooms look onto other apartments — quiet but unremarkable.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5 are the quietest — away from street level and roof, and not busy with lift traffic.
🔊 Noise notes
Mahmutlar's main road has constant minibus (dolmuş) traffic and late-night pedestrian noise in summer. Street-facing rooms can hear this until 1am. No disco or major bar nearby, but the hotel's own entrance may have smoking noise.
Insider tips
1) Check in after 2pm when the morning checkout rush clears — the single lift is slower then. 2) If you drive, park on the side street not the main road — the hotel has no dedicated lot, and street parking fills by 6pm.
- 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 — Orange City II
Free WiFi in all rooms and public areas; typical speed 15 Mbps down/5 Mbps up during evening peak. No login required — connects directly when you accept hotel terms.
One lift serves all 6 floors (floors 1-5 guest rooms, floor 0 reception); no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary digital newsstand; a single printed English/Turkish newspaper (Hürriyet Daily News) available at reception from 08:00. No heritage quirks — building is a 1990s concrete-framed structure.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00 (free if room ready). Check-out by 12:00; late check-out until 16:00 costs 50 TRY (subject to availability). Weekends same policy.
Free storage after check-out in locked luggage room behind reception; no time limit same day.
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; wheelchair-accessible lift to all floors. One accessible room on floor 1 with wider doorways (80 cm) and grab bars in bathroom. No threshold guards to terrace.
Free on-site parking for 8 cars in gated courtyard (first-come, first-served). Nearest public car park on Atatürk Caddesi, 200 m south, 15 TRY per 24h. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard booking; a refundable card hold of 200 TRY for incidentals taken at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Mahmutlar Oktay Cebeci Camii (252 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Mahmutlar Merkez Camii (1.5 km · ~18 min walk)
- Mosque: Guleviz Cami (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
- Mosque: Camii (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Akdeniz Park — 453 m · ~6 min walk
Şairler Parkı — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
Kaygusuz Çocuk Parkı — 895 m · ~11 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Ziraat Bankası — 415 m · ~5 min walk
Merve nur — 193 m · ~2 min walk
Migros Jet — 348 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Turkish Lira, TRY
ATMs are the best option; they give decent rates. Avoid exchange bureaux by the beachfront and the airport – their rates are poor.
Most shops, restaurants and supermarkets accept major credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard). Contactless is widely used; mobile pay works in chain stores.
Rounding up the bill or leaving 10% is common in restaurants. For taxis, round up to the nearest 10 TL. Hotel staff appreciate 20–50 TL for housekeeping, but not expected.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A Turkish tea (çay) from a local tea shop costs about 10 TL.
A dürüm (wrap) from a lokanta (eatery) costs around 120 TL.
A main dish like a pide or a portion of grilled köfte costs roughly 200 TL in a sit-down restaurant.
The market strip along the beachfront has plenty of simit, midye dolma (stuffed mussels) and gözleme stalls – especially near the main square.
BİM and A101 are the budget supermarket chains you'll find on almost every street.
The weekly Wednesday market (Halk Pazarı) sells affordable clothing, shoes and fabrics right in the centre of Mahmutlar.
Dolmuş (shared minibus) – a single ride anywhere in Mahmutlar costs 20 TL. From Antalya Airport, take the Havaş bus to Alanya then a dolmuş to Mahmutlar – total about 200 TL.
Buy large bottles of water at BİM or A101 (about 10 TL) instead of from beach kiosks. Eat at lokantas rather than tourist-facing seafront restaurants – they're half the price. Use the public dolmuş instead of taxis for local trips.
Good to know — Mahmutlar
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₺47.19 · TRY
Emergency Contacts
MahmutlarFor police, ambulance or fire, dial 112 (single European emergency number works in Turkey). Mahmutlar has a local Jandarma station (rural police) at +90 324 524 10 10. Tourist police in Alanya: +90 242 513 99 99. For non-urgent medical help, Mahmutlar Devlet Hastanesi: +90 324 524 10 10.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Mahmutlar, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Orange City II
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Ziraat Bankası — 415 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Merve nur — 193 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Calista Hotel → Alanya city centre
💡 Agree the fare before you get in – rates aren’t metered for short hops. Yellow taxis are cheapest; hotel concierge can call one. For Alanya, split with another guest to cut cost.
Calista Hotel (stop: Mahmutlar) or nearby dolmuş stop → Alanya Otogar / city centre
💡 These are red municipal buses – cheaper than dolmuşes but slower. Buy an AlanyaKart from any TSM kiosk (€0.50) for contactless payment; single rides with card are half price.
Antalya Otogar (Bus Station) → Mahmutlar Merkez (town centre)
💡 Get off at the final stop – it’s a 5 min walk to Calista. Dolmuşes are yellow minibuses; wave them down anywhere along the coast road. Cash only, exact change appreciated.
Antalya Airport (AYT) → Calista Hotel, Mahmutlar
💡 Book a private transfer via KiwiTaxi or the hotel – it’s €10-15 extra but saves you being last drop-off. Shared shuttles stop at multiple hotels along the coast.
About Mahmutlar
Wikipedia ↗
Mahmutlar is a neighbourhood of the municipality and district of Alanya, Antalya Province, Turkey. Its population is 53,034 (2022). It lies 10 km east of Alanya. Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde). The town has been transformed by the building of holiday homes and apartments for E...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Orange City II?
Request a mid-floor room (floors 3-5) facing the inland side away from the main road. Mahmutlar's main street runs parallel to the coast, so inland-facing rooms are quieter and get afternoon shade. The lift stops at every floor, so mid-floors balance easy access with less foot traffic.
Which rooms should I avoid at Orange City II?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (noise from lobby and street) and top-floor rooms (possible heat from roof, slower lift access in summer). Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor — can hear the motor and door sounds.
Is Orange City II noisy?
Mahmutlar's main road has constant minibus (dolmuş) traffic and late-night pedestrian noise in summer. Street-facing rooms can hear this until 1am. No disco or major bar nearby, but the hotel's own entrance may have smoking noise.
Which rooms have the best views at Orange City II?
Side-facing rooms on floors 4-6 have partial sea views over rooftops, but no full sea view from a 3-star inland location. Inland rooms look onto other apartments — quiet but unremarkable.
What are insider tips for staying at Orange City II?
1) Check in after 2pm when the morning checkout rush clears — the single lift is slower then. 2) If you drive, park on the side street not the main road — the hotel has no dedicated lot, and street parking fills by 6pm.
What time is check-in at Orange City II?
Check-in at Orange City II is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Orange City II have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi in all rooms and public areas; typical speed 15 Mbps down/5 Mbps up during evening peak. No login required — connects directly when you accept hotel terms.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Orange City II?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Orange City II?
A dürüm (wrap) from a lokanta (eatery) costs around 120 TL.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Orange City II?
Dolmuş (shared minibus) – a single ride anywhere in Mahmutlar costs 20 TL. From Antalya Airport, take the Havaş bus to Alanya then a dolmuş to Mahmutlar – total about 200 TL.
When is the best time to visit Mahmutlar?
May, June and September — consistently hot, sunny days (28-32°C), low humidity, and far quieter than July–August peak. Sea temperatures are pleasant by late May.
Top Attractions in Mahmutlar
💡 Bring your own umbrella and towel as rentals cost extra. The beach gets busy after 10am on weekends.
💡 Visit just before sunset for a view of the minaret against the orange sky. Dress modestly and remove shoes at the entrance.
💡 Bring small notes and go early (around 8am) to avoid the heat and find the best produce. Bargain politely for textiles.
💡 Cross the bridge and walk 100 metres east to find a small baklava shop that sells fresh pieces for 5 lira.
💡 Visit at sunset for a quieter atmosphere and good light for photos. The western end is less crowded.