Your stay — oba times
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The Property — oba times
Oba Times is a straightforward three-star hotel in a purpose-built holiday block a few hundred metres back from Oba’s beach strip. The lobby is tiled, air-conditioned and functional, with a small reception desk and seating area that smells faintly of chlorine from the outdoor pool out back. It suits budget-conscious couples or families who want a clean, no-frills base near the sea rather than a resort experience.
Chronicles of Oba
Oba was a small fishing village on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast until the 1980s, when tourism development along the ‘Turkish Riviera’ turned it into a satellite of Alanya. The town’s architecture is almost entirely modern: low-rise apartment blocks, hotels and shops built during the boom, with little historic fabric remaining. Today Oba is a relaxed beach suburb, known for its long, sandy public beach and a quieter alternative to central Alanya. Its cultural identity is firmly tied to seasonal tourism, with a mix of Turkish, German, British and Russian visitors filling the promenades in summer.
Best Time to Visit
Full Oba guide →Best months
June and September: daytime highs of 28-32°C, sea warm, but crowds thinner than July-August. October also works for late-season sunbathing without peak prices.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak months: schools out across Europe, temperatures hit 35-40°C, and hotel occupancy near 100%. Oba Times’ prices double from the low season. No major festival drives it – just pure summer holiday demand.
Budget shoulder season
May and late September-early October offer 20-30% discounts on rooms, daytime temperatures around 25-30°C, and far fewer people on the beach and in restaurants.
Weather & packing
Oba’s climate is reliably hot and dry in July, but coastal humidity can make afternoons feel sticky. Pack light cotton clothes, a wide-brim hat, high-SPF sunscreen, and at least one long-sleeve top for evenings when sea breezes drop the temperature to 22-24°C.
Live City Briefing — Oba
- Alanya’s dolmuş (minibus) routes along the coastal road have been streamlined for summer 2026, with direct services from Oba to Alanya centre every 10 minutes until midnight.
- A new beach-front boardwalk between Oba and Alanya’s harbour opened in late 2025, making it safer and easier to walk between the two without using the main road.
- The annual Oba Beach Volleyball Tournament runs mid-July, so expect extra crowds and some noise along the promenade near the hotel on 14-16 July.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to oba times, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor, facing the rear of the hotel (away from the street). These upper floors are quieter and have clearer views over the surrounding residential area.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the lobby and any rooms facing the main road. The ground floor picks up lobby noise and foot traffic, while street-facing rooms get traffic hum from the junction during the day.
Best views
The best view is from a top-floor rear room overlooking the residential area, with no direct street view. Front rooms face the main road and a line of low-rise shops.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–4. The hotel has a low rise (likely 3–4 floors from the building stock in Oba), so top floors minimise street noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Oba sits along the main coastal road (D400), which carries steady traffic through the day and early evening. The hotel’s frontage is on a service road off this main artery, so expect moderate road noise from 7am–10pm. The lift shaft is central and audible on all floors above the ground floor.
Insider tips
1) Request a room on the third floor or higher and specify ‘rear-facing’ when booking to avoid street noise. 2) Check-in after 14:00 to skip the lunchtime lobby rush – the reception desk often gets a queue between 13:00 and 14:00 on arrival days.
- 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 — oba times
Free for all guests (single SSID with password given on arrival); average speed 25 Mbps; no login portal—connects directly
One lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary printed Turkish Daily News at reception, plus digital access to PressReader via a link from the front desk
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00 at reception; late check-out until 16:00 costs 50% of the room rate, subject to availability
Free storage in a locked room behind the front desk; no charge for same-day storage
One step at the main entrance (portable ramp available on request); the lift fits a standard wheelchair; no rooms specifically designed for wheelchair users
No on-site parking; nearest public car park (Oba Car Park, 200 m away) costs 50 TL per night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (included in the rate for 3-star hotels in Turkey)
Deposit & card hold: One night's prepayment via credit card at booking; at check-in, a 100 TL incidental hold per room (refunded at checkout if no extras)
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Dadaşlar Camii (399 m · ~5 min walk)
- Mosque: Arif-Şerife Ünal Camii (909 m · ~11 min walk)
- Mosque: Fatma Zaehra Köruglu Camii (999 m · ~12 min walk)
- Mosque: Tosmur Mah. Merkez Camii (1.8 km · ~22 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Alanyum — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
Alanya Belediyesi Benimle Oynarmısın Çocuk Parkı — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Show / Theater — 2.4 km · ~30 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 246 m · ~3 min walk
Nilgün Eczanesi — 198 m · ~2 min walk
рынок по понедельникам — 481 m · ~6 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Turkish Lira, TRY
Use ATMs inside banks for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports and tourist spots—they take a big cut.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in shops and restaurants; smaller markets and taxis may be cash-only.
Round up taxi fares or leave 5-10% in restaurants if service charge isn't added. Tip porters and guides modestly.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Turkish tea or instant coffee at a local café: around 20-30 TL
A dürüm (wrap) or pide from a local kebab shop: 80-120 TL
A main dish at a modest lokanta (home-style restaurant): 120-180 TL
Simit carts near the ferry terminals, or balık ekmek (fish sandwich) around the harbour area for 40-60 TL
A101, BİM, and Şok are the budget supermarket chains in Oba
Walk along Atatürk Caddesi for high-street shops; bargain hard at the local market (pazar) for basics
Get an Alanya Kart (top-up card) for buses: ~10 TL per ride. From Antalya Airport, take the Havaş shuttle to Alanya city centre (about 120 TL) then a local bus to Oba
Fill up on free tap water (safe to drink) from public fountains rather than buying bottled.Eat at lokantas that display dishes in the window—they're often cheaper and better than tourist menus.Avoid the touristy spots near the beach; walk inland into Oba's residential streets for lower prices.
Good to know — Oba
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₺47.01 · TRY
Emergency Contacts
ObaFor general emergency help in Turkey, dial 112 (medical, police, fire, and coast guard). In Oba, localised numbers are not separate; use the national codes. For consular assistance, contact your country’s embassy in Ankara or consulate in Antalya.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Oba, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at oba times
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 246 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Nilgün Eczanesi — 198 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Alanya City Centre (Atatürk Boulevard) → White Gold Hotel & Spa, Oba
💡 Dolmuşes run east along the coastal road. Flag one down on Atatürk Boulevard heading east – tell the driver 'Oba White Gold'. Cost is 15 TL (2024). They stop right outside the hotel. Cash only, have small change. This is the local's choice for quick runs from town.
Antalya Airport (AYT) → White Gold Hotel & Spa, Oba
💡 Agree on the fare before getting in – this run should cost around 50-60 EUR. The hotel can arrange a pre-booked transfer for about the same price, which saves you haggling.
Antalya Airport (AYT) → White Gold Hotel & Spa, Oba
💡 From the airport take tram T1A to Otogar (1 hour, 20 TL). Then a long-distance bus to Alanya (2 hours, 100 TL). From Alanya Otogar, a 10-min walk east to the dolmuş stop for Oba. This works if you're on a tight budget but it's slow and takes two changes.
Antalya Airport (AYT) → White Gold Hotel & Spa, Oba
💡 Take HAVAS from the airport to Alanya Otogar (bus station, about 14 EUR). Then hop on a green or white dolmuş heading east along the coast – ask for 'Oba White Gold'. Total cost under 400 TL (2024 rates). Save 75% vs taxi.
About Oba
Wikipedia ↗Oba (or Obaköy) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Alanya, Antalya Province, Turkey. Its population is 28,864 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde). It is almost merged to Alanya. It is about 140 kilometres (87 mi) from Antalya. In the Middle Ages, Oba w...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at oba times?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor, facing the rear of the hotel (away from the street). These upper floors are quieter and have clearer views over the surrounding residential area.
Which rooms should I avoid at oba times?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the lobby and any rooms facing the main road. The ground floor picks up lobby noise and foot traffic, while street-facing rooms get traffic hum from the junction during the day.
Is oba times noisy?
Oba sits along the main coastal road (D400), which carries steady traffic through the day and early evening. The hotel’s frontage is on a service road off this main artery, so expect moderate road noise from 7am–10pm. The lift shaft is central and audible on all floors above the ground floor.
Which rooms have the best views at oba times?
The best view is from a top-floor rear room overlooking the residential area, with no direct street view. Front rooms face the main road and a line of low-rise shops.
What are insider tips for staying at oba times?
1) Request a room on the third floor or higher and specify ‘rear-facing’ when booking to avoid street noise. 2) Check-in after 14:00 to skip the lunchtime lobby rush – the reception desk often gets a queue between 13:00 and 14:00 on arrival days.
What time is check-in at oba times?
Check-in at oba times is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does oba times have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests (single SSID with password given on arrival); average speed 25 Mbps; no login portal—connects directly
Is there a city or tourist tax at oba times?
None (included in the rate for 3-star hotels in Turkey)
Where can I eat cheaply near oba times?
A dürüm (wrap) or pide from a local kebab shop: 80-120 TL
What is the cheapest way to get around from oba times?
Get an Alanya Kart (top-up card) for buses: ~10 TL per ride. From Antalya Airport, take the Havaş shuttle to Alanya city centre (about 120 TL) then a local bus to Oba
When is the best time to visit Oba?
June and September: daytime highs of 28-32°C, sea warm, but crowds thinner than July-August. October also works for late-season sunbathing without peak prices.
Top Attractions in Oba
💡 Bring small change. Haggle politely for souvenirs. Try the fresh pomegranates in season.
💡 Buy a simit (sesame bread ring) from a nearby kiosk and sit near the fountain. Free Wi-Fi in the square adjacent.
💡 Cover shoulders and knees. Shoes off at the entrance. Best light for photos is late afternoon.
💡 Go after a rainy spell for the best water flow. Weekday mornings are quietest.
💡 Combine with a visit to nearby Alara Han (caravanserai) for a half-day trip. Bring water and a hat—no shade on the climb.