With over 50 years of established history in the tourism sector, Akra Hotels continues to contribute to Turkish tourism with its first investment in the Aegean region, Akra Didim, following its Mediterranean operations. Scheduled to open in April 2026 and offering year-round service with 359 rooms, Akra Didim will provide a unique Akra experience in the Aegean with its accommodation and activity options within a 279-acre complex.
Located in Didim, Aydın, a meeting point of ancient civilizations, Akra Didim, designed in harmony with nature and offering year-round service, will provide a unique holiday concept combining high-level comfort and rich living spaces. Operating under the "Simplicity" concept, where comfort and relaxation come from simplicity, Akra Didim will offer uninterrupted gastronomic, sports, wellness, and cultural experiences for families, adults, and children. With sea-view rooms offering unparalleled views of the intertwined green and blue landscapes, Priene Houses, designed with simplicity in mind and inspired by the region's ancient texture, will be one of the options that will differentiate the accommodation experience at Akra Didim. It's ideal for those seeking an isolated holiday with pets, families, and adults. Other features that will set Akra Didim apart in its all-inclusive concept include: personal "breathing" areas, gastronomy, cultural and artistic events, a comprehensive 1800 square meter SPA & wellness center, sports facilities enriched with alternatives such as tennis, padel, and pickleball, special activities and workshops for children to enjoy, and halls suitable for business and other organizations.
“Akra will take the concept of offering options in the hotel industry much further”
Gürel Esener, General Manager of Akra Didim, stated, “At Akra Didim, which we have developed with a completely sustainable approach, we will focus on offering the diversity of gastronomy, the spaciousness offered by nature-friendly architecture, and the beauty of nature with Akra quality. With its location, activities, design that reflects a modern interpretation of Hellenistic architecture, and philosophy focused on preserving life, we will offer our guests experiences of nature, harmony, balance, well-being, creation, production, and sharing simultaneously. Akra Didim also holds a very special meaning for our group. Akra Didim will be our first investment in the Aegean region after the Mediterranean region. The variety it offers in terms of accommodation and activities, and its large complex structure, will be a unique experience for Akra. Akra Didim, where we will reflect our more than 50 years of experience, service, and quality understanding as Akra Hotels, will provide us with new experiences in the hotel industry. The experiences we gain here will take Akra's concept of offering options in the hotel industry much further.”
A Different Accommodation Experience with 279 Rooms and 80 Priene Houses
Akra Didim will offer 279 rooms and suites of varying sizes, from suites with terraces and sea views to rooms with swimming pools, as well as 80 Priene Houses in 5 different types and sizes for adults and families. In this accommodation concept, where simplicity takes center stage, vacation, relaxation, and work life will gain a new definition. At Akra Didim, where all processes will be managed with comfort and simplicity, the comfort and peace of simplicity, the tranquility of nature, and the flow of life will be felt in a unique experience.
The New Center of Sports and Well-being
Akra Didim will make a difference not only with its accommodation but also with its privileged areas offering active living and holistic well-being. Akra Racket Club will cater to all guests interested in racket sports with 4 padel courts and 1 international standard padel match court, 8 pickleball courts, and 2 tennis courts. Designed for those seeking rejuvenation, the 1,800 square meter SPA & wellness center will stand out with its tranquil atmosphere surrounded by nature. Blending traditional and modern therapies, guests will rediscover themselves with Watsu treatments to relax muscles, thalasso pools offering seawater therapy, a Kneipp walking path to improve circulation, vitality pools to revitalize the body, and cold diving pools to strengthen the immune system. Akra Didim's comprehensive wellness experience will offer not only physical relaxation but also mental cleansing and spiritual balance.
