Hera Hotel is a Kaş town hotel suited to visitors who plan to spend their days out on the water or exploring and want a clean, simple base within walking distance of everything. Its appeal is location: from the front door you can reach the harbour, the old town lanes and the dive and boat offices without a car or taxi. Hotels of this type usually offer compact rooms, air conditioning, a breakfast of Turkish staples such as tomatoes, cucumber, olives, cheese, eggs and bread, and a reception team that can help with excursions. Kaş town: the centre is a compact grid of lanes between the harbour, the main pedestrian street and the Antique Theatre, and almost everything a visitor wants lies within a twenty-minute walk. Boats for Kekova, Meis, diving and snorkelling leave from the harbour, restaurants and cafes sit along the waterfront and in the old town, and the weekly market, small beaches and swimming platforms are close. Dolmuş minibuses link the town to Kalkan, Patara and the beaches along the coast, and taxis are inexpensive for short journeys.
Who it suits
Couples, solo travellers and friends who see the room as a place to sleep and shower between activities will find a central hotel like this good value, especially in the shoulder seasons when prices drop. Families can ask about triple or family rooms. Light sleepers should ask for a room away from the street, since the centre of Kaş is lively on summer evenings and the call to prayer and delivery vehicles start early.
Staying in Kaş: the town works as a base for both the water and the hills. Mornings suit boat trips and diving, afternoons are for swimming off the platforms and wandering the shops, and evenings are for the harbour, where meze and fresh fish are served at tables facing the sea and the Greek island of Meis. The town is livelier than Kalkan but still relaxed, with small bars and live music rather than big clubs, so it suits couples, friends and families alike.
Before you book
Property details such as room types, breakfast, parking and air conditioning vary by room and by season, so read the room description when you book carefully and check recent guest photos. If you need a quiet room, a sea view, a lift, a family room or an early check-in, message the hotel in advance. Ask about transfers from the nearest airport, which are normally Dalaman or Antalya, both a long drive away, and about seasonal opening dates if you travel outside the main summer months.
A final note on timing
Arrival and departure days are easier if you tell the hotel your expected arrival time, ask about luggage storage after check-out and confirm early breakfast for boat days. If you arrive late at night or leave before sunrise for a tour, let the reception know so someone is available, and keep the hotel phone number and address in Turkish handy for taxis.
Why stay here
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Breakfast available
- ✓24-hour or late reception
- ✓Private bathrooms
- ✓Terrace or balcony rooms
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Easy access to the harbour
Good questions
Is Hera Hotel close to the harbour?+
It is in the Kaş town area, so the harbour and old town are usually within a short walk. Confirm the exact distance when you book.
Does it suit families?+
Ask about family or triple rooms and whether there is a lift, as rooms and facilities differ.
How do I get from the airport?+
Dalaman and Antalya airports are both a long drive away. Arrange a private transfer or a bus to Kaş.