Adults-Only Hotels in Alanya & Side

Adults-only hotels in Alanya & Side: peace on the Turkish Riviera

When you think of a holiday in Turkey as a couple, you probably think of entertainment, children’s pools and buffet bustle. Alanya and Side can offer something different. Both resorts lie on the Turkish Riviera, the Mediterranean coast between the Taurus Mountains and the sea, and this is precisely where several hotels have consciously chosen to move away from the family model. In our Adults Oasis directory, you’ll find two adults-only hotels in the Alanya & Side region, where child-free peace, wellness and quality time together take centre stage—not kids’ clubs and pool parties.

Getting there and location: why the region is so convenient

Getting there is one of the region’s major advantages. Antalya Airport has more frequent connections from German-speaking countries than almost any other Mediterranean destination, often several times a day. From there, Side is around an hour away, while Alanya lies roughly two hours to the east. If you want to avoid the stress of a transfer, Alanya has a small, peaceful airport practically on its doorstep: Gazipasa.

The two resorts have very different characters. Side is a peninsula with an ancient heart, built directly on the ruins of a Greco-Roman harbour city, with the Temple of Apollo by the water. Alanya is larger, livelier and dominated by a medieval castle perched on the rock. For a holiday as a couple, that means you don’t have to choose between the beach and culture: both are within walking distance or a short drive away.

Wellness and spa: the hammam factor

One advantage the Turkish coast has over many Mediterranean destinations is its genuine hammam tradition. A classic Turkish hammam with steam, a marble treatment slab and a foamy soap massage is not a tourist add-on here, but part of the culture, and many spa areas in the more upmarket hotels are built around it. In an adults-only hotel, you can enjoy the wellness area without splashing children, which makes the difference between “relaxation” and “half-relaxation”. Sauna, a quiet room, a couples’ treatment in the afternoon: that’s the norm here, not an exceptional luxury.

Romance and atmosphere

What makes an adults-only holiday on this coast special is the evenings. The sun sets over the Mediterranean, the light reflects off the ancient columns in Side, and the castle glows above the bay in Alanya. An adults-only hotel with a mature clientele means peaceful evenings and a glass of wine on the terrace instead of a mini-disco in the background. That is exactly the atmosphere Adults Oasis curates: hotels where you’re not the exception as a couple.

Cuisine: more than a buffet

Turkish cuisine is one of the most underrated reasons to holiday here. Fresh fish, meze served in small dishes, pomegranate and olive oil, plus local sweet treats. In Side, you’ll find restaurants tucked into the lanes of the old town, while in Alanya the dining scene stretches along the harbour. Many of the adult-focused hotels offer à la carte options or smaller, higher-quality buffets instead of mass catering—a detail that makes a real difference on a couples’ holiday.

Nature and activities

The region is about more than the beach. Behind the coast, the Taurus Mountains rise up, with waterfalls, gorges and cooler mountain villages. Popular excursions include:

• Manavgat Waterfall near Side and the Düden Waterfalls near Antalya
• Boat trips along the coast and into the bays around Alanya
• Damlatas Cave and Alanya Castle
• The ancient city of Aspendos with its Roman theatre
• Hikes and jeep tours into the Taurus Mountains

The Mediterranean is warm enough for swimming here for many months of the year, and Side’s long sandy beaches are among the widest on the coast.

Best time to visit

For couples, timing is crucial. The summer months are hot and busy, making them the classic peak season for families. The shoulder seasons are more pleasant for a peaceful adults-only holiday: late spring and early autumn, when the water is still warm, the days are mild and the resorts feel noticeably more relaxed. If you’re looking for wellness rather than a day at the beach, the region is also worth visiting outside the peak season, when you can almost have the hammam and spa to yourself.

Find adults-only hotels in Alanya & Side

The two hotels listed in this region are child-free hotels focused on peace, wellness and quality time together—not an erotic or swingers’ concept, but simply relaxation without family bustle. Adults Oasis brings them together in one place, so you don’t have to scroll through dozens of family resorts to find the right ones. Take a look at the profiles, compare the locations and spa facilities, and find the adults-only hotel that suits your holiday in Turkey.