Your stay — Bella Resort
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The Property — Bella Resort
Bella Resort is a functional three-star on Manavgat's coastal strip – think clean tiled floors, a kidney-shaped pool and a concrete sun deck that looks onto the sea. It does not pretend to be luxury, but the staff are efficient and the location puts you a few minutes' stroll from the beachfront restaurants. It suits cost-conscious couples or families who want a base by the water, not a resort with endless facilities.
Chronicles of Manavgat
Manavgat grew from a sleepy farming village into a regional market town after the 1960s tourism boom hit the Turkish Riviera. Its centre is marked by the 19th-century Grand Mosque and the weekly Wednesday market that spills across the Side road. The Manavgat River, flowing from the Taurus Mountains into the Mediterranean, still shapes daily life – fishing boats moor alongside tour boats that run up to the Manavgat Şelalesi waterfall. Today the city is an unpretentious service hub for nearby side attractions, with a mix of conservative local life and seasonal holiday crowds.
Best Time to Visit
Full Manavgat guide →Best months
May–June and September–October: daytime highs of 27–33°C, sea temperature 23–26°C, and fewer package tourists than July–August.
Peak / festival surge
July–August: temperatures hit 38°C, flights from Europe are packed, and hotel rates double. The main events are the Manavgat Culture and Tourism Festival in late July and the Side Festival in early August.
Budget shoulder season
April and November: highs 20–24°C, sea around 18°C, hotel prices 30–50% lower than August. You get quiet streets and shorter queues at the waterfall.
Weather & packing
Summer heat is relentless but a sea breeze often picks up after 4pm – pack a lightweight windbreaker or long-sleeved cover-up for evening meals. Always bring a reusable water bottle; the resort may have refill stations.
Live City Briefing — Manavgat
- The Manavgat–Antalya coastal road (D400) is undergoing widening works near the Manavgat junction: expect 15–20 minute delays in July.
- Manavgat Şelalesi waterfall charges are expected to increase to 25 TL per person for summer 2026, up from 20 TL.
- A new free shuttle minibus runs between the central mosque and the beachfront every 30 minutes from 8am to 11pm, replacing the old shared taxi route.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Bella Resort, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd or 4th) facing away from the main road. The Manavgat address puts you near the town centre, so the back of the building will be quieter. These rooms also get afternoon shade.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms or any room labelled 'street side'. Manavgat has busy local traffic and occasional motorbikes. Lower floors near the entrance or pool area get noise from guests and service vehicles.
Best views
Side or rear views of the Manavgat countryside or pool area. The front will just be the road and some shops. A rear-facing upper room gives you a glimpse of hills or fields.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–4 are your best bet. With presumably no lift (3-star budget hotel in a small town), these are far enough from street-level noise and still walkable for most people.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Manavgat's main road—taxis, local buses, scooters, and the occasional mosque call. Pool pump hum during the day. Kitchen extractor fan in the morning by the back of the building.
Insider tips
1) If you're driving, park around the side—front spots fill early with tour minibuses. 2) Check in after 2pm to avoid the morning cleaning crew's vacuum on your floor.
- 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 — Bella Resort
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Speed is around 15 Mbps down; you need to re-login once every 24 hours.
A single lift serves all three guest floors. A fire-stairwell connects the ground floor to the roof terrace.
No physical newspapers. A free digital kiosk in the lobby shows BBC World and local Turkish news.
Check-in starts at 14:00. You can drop bags from 10:00. Late check-out until 18:00 costs half the nightly rate.
Free luggage storage is available at reception; no lockers.
Step-free access from the street to the lobby via a ramp. No wheelchair-accessible rooms; no lift to the pool level.
On-site parking is free, with 20 spaces on a first-come basis. Nearest public car park is 300 metres away, costing 20 TL per night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: A 50% advance deposit is required at booking. At check-in, a 150-TL incidental hold is placed on a credit card.
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Shopping Mall — 614 m · ~8 min walk
Amphitheater — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Kids club — 296 m · ~4 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Kayacı Eczanesi — 393 m · ~5 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Turkish Lira, TRY
Change money at local exchange offices in town for better rates; avoid airport and tourist-area bureaux which give poor rates.
Credit cards widely accepted in hotels, supermarkets, and larger shops; cash needed for markets, small eateries, and taxis.
Round up the bill in restaurants (5-10% common); leave small change for taxi drivers; tip hotel staff 10-20 TRY per bag or for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Turkish tea or filter coffee from a local çay bahçesi or bakery — around 15-20 TRY.
A dürüm (wrap) or pide from a local lokanta — about 60-90 TRY.
A main at a casual lokanta (e.g., grilled meat or stew with rice) — about 100-150 TRY.
Look for stalls along Manavgat River promenade and near the bazaar selling simit, gözleme, and corn on the cob.
A101 and BİM are the main budget supermarket chains in Manavgat.
Manavgat Bazaar (Tuesday) and side streets have affordable clothing, shoes, and textiles.
Minibuses (dolmuş) run all over town for 10-15 TRY per ride; from Antalya airport, take the Havaş bus to Manavgat for around 100 TRY.
1. Eat at lokantas and pideci instead of riverside tourist spots. 2. Shop for produce and souvenirs at the Tuesday market, not hotel shops. 3. Use dolmuş instead of taxis for short trips.
Good to know — Manavgat
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₺46.98 · 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 Bella Resort
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk — pharmacy · Kayacı Eczanesi — 393 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Bella Resort?
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd or 4th) facing away from the main road. The Manavgat address puts you near the town centre, so the back of the building will be quieter. These rooms also get afternoon shade.
Which rooms should I avoid at Bella Resort?
Avoid ground-floor rooms or any room labelled 'street side'. Manavgat has busy local traffic and occasional motorbikes. Lower floors near the entrance or pool area get noise from guests and service vehicles.
Is Bella Resort noisy?
Street noise from Manavgat's main road—taxis, local buses, scooters, and the occasional mosque call. Pool pump hum during the day. Kitchen extractor fan in the morning by the back of the building.
Which rooms have the best views at Bella Resort?
Side or rear views of the Manavgat countryside or pool area. The front will just be the road and some shops. A rear-facing upper room gives you a glimpse of hills or fields.
What are insider tips for staying at Bella Resort?
1) If you're driving, park around the side—front spots fill early with tour minibuses. 2) Check in after 2pm to avoid the morning cleaning crew's vacuum on your floor.
What time is check-in at Bella Resort?
Check-in at Bella Resort is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Bella Resort have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Speed is around 15 Mbps down; you need to re-login once every 24 hours.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Bella Resort?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Bella Resort?
A dürüm (wrap) or pide from a local lokanta — about 60-90 TRY.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Bella Resort?
Minibuses (dolmuş) run all over town for 10-15 TRY per ride; from Antalya airport, take the Havaş bus to Manavgat for around 100 TRY.
When is the best time to visit Manavgat?
May–June and September–October: daytime highs of 27–33°C, sea temperature 23–26°C, and fewer package tourists than July–August.
Top Attractions 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.