Kaş Old Town Hotel & Beach

Sea-facing, right on the waterfront and within easy reach of Kas's old-town streets, Kaş Old Town Hotel & Beach suits divers who want the sea close and the evening walk shorter than the dive briefing. You have a private beach area, loungers, parasols, snacks and drinks on hand, then the town outside when you fancy a change of scene.

The hotel's website is available in English and Turkish, which is useful when you are comparing rooms or arranging the practical side of your stay. The general feel is straightforward: beach access first, a rooftop drink later, and enough room comfort to stop the day from turning into an endurance event.

The address is Andifli Mah. Hastane Cad. No 26, in Kas, Turkey, on the Mediterranean waterfront. You reach the hotel's beach area directly, with the sea just 20 steps away. Little Pebble Beach is around 0.4 miles on foot, while Kas Yacht Marina is roughly a quarter of a mile away.

The old town is close enough to make wandering practical rather than theoretical. Kas Ataturk Statue is about a quarter of a mile away, and the Lycian rock tombs are around 0.4 miles from the hotel. The bus station is approximately 0.3 miles away. For a wider excursion, Dalaman Airport is about two hours away and Antalya Airport around three hours and fifteen minutes.

The room choice is mainly about how much sea you want and how many people need to sleep under the same roof. The Deluxe Double Room with Sea View is the obvious couple's pick if the outlook matters; the side-sea-view version gives you the same maritime idea from a different angle. Both use an extra-large double bed, so there is no need to negotiate sleeping territory with a partner who has spent the day finning against a current.

For families or groups, the family rooms and the Classic Triple Room provide more flexible bed arrangements, including single beds alongside an extra-large double bed. If you want a double room without making the view the main event, the Standard Double Room keeps the focus on space and the large bed. Balconies are available, and the sea-view categories are the ones to choose when stepping outside with a drink matters as much as the room itself.

Air conditioning is useful after heat, salt and a full day outdoors. Rooms also have a private bathroom, toiletries, towels, slippers, a hairdryer and either a bath or shower, along with a minibar and electric kettle. A mosquito net is available, and extra-long beds are part of the room set-up. Free WiFi runs throughout the hotel, while daily housekeeping deals with the less glamorous evidence of travel.

Breakfast is included and comes as a continental, vegetarian and buffet spread. The kitchen leans into Turkish and Mediterranean breakfast habits: different cheeses, homemade jams, locally grown Mediterranean greens, Turkish sausages, and eggs prepared as classic eggs, an omelette or menemen. It is the sort of start that gives you something more substantial than a heroic cup of coffee before heading out.

For the evening, the rooftop bar is the named drinking spot. It serves cocktails and other drinks with views across the Mediterranean and towards Meis island. The hotel's beach area also has snacks and drinks, so you can keep the post-swim routine simple: lounger, shade, something cold, and no complicated expedition in search of refreshment. When you want a proper meal away from the hotel, Kuşlu Meyhane, The Kaş Beach and Bunbun Kaş are all only about 50 feet away.

The private beach area is the main place to spend non-diving hours, with sun loungers and parasols already part of the set-up. You can keep the afternoon deliberately unproductive, which is often the sensible choice when the morning involved a boat, a tank and several metres of water. Snacks and drinks are available there, keeping the route from beach to refreshment pleasingly short.

When sitting still loses its appeal, the hotel can connect you with boat outings, island trips, waterfalls, markets and snorkelling excursions. Hiking and cultural excursions add a land-based option, while bicycle hire and bike tours give you a way to explore beyond the immediate waterfront. Canoeing and horse riding are also available as activities away from the hotel. The tour desk, car hire and bicycle services make the practical side of these outings easier to arrange.

Check-in runs from 14:00 to 23:30 and check-out from 08:00 to 11:00. You need photo identification and a credit card at check-in, and the hotel asks you to share your expected arrival time. Airport transfers are available to arrange with the hotel, and car hire, a tour desk and currency exchange are also available.

Free public parking is available nearby, with no reservation required. WiFi is free throughout the hotel, and a shared lounge gives you somewhere to sit outside the room. The hotel welcomes children of all ages, with cots and extra beds available on request, subject to the selected room and availability. Pets are welcome without an extra charge. Upper floors are reached by stairs only, while accessible bathroom features include a lower sink, raised toilet, grab rails and an emergency cord.