Kundu, just 12 km east of Antalya Airport, is home to the most ambitious themed hotels in the Mediterranean. Here's how the three biggest names compare for a real-world holiday.
Kremlin Palace
Theme: Russian Kremlin, complete with St Basil's domes and Red Square plaza.
Beach: 250 m of sandy beach with private cabanas.
Pools: 7 outdoor + 1 indoor, including a wave pool.
Standout: Aquapark with 12 slides, free for guests.
Food: 9 Γ la carte restaurants (Italian, Turkish, Russian, Asian, fish) plus main buffet.
Best for: Families with kids 6β14 who want non-stop activities.
Average price 2026: β¬170ββ¬280/night per couple, all-inclusive.
Watch out for: Massive scale β walking from your room to the main pool can take 8β10 minutes.
Titanic Beach Lara
Theme: Titanic ship β the main building literally looks like the ship, with bow, smokestacks, and lifeboats.
Beach: 200 m of sandy beach.
Pools: 5 outdoor including a pool with the ship's "deck" overhead.
Standout: One of the better food selections in Kundu β 11 themed restaurants.
Food: Strong Asian (Japanese teppanyaki), Italian, and Turkish options.
Best for: Couples and families looking for a unique aesthetic and good food.
Average price 2026: β¬200ββ¬350/night per couple, all-inclusive.
Watch out for: The "ship" theme is committed β every detail. If you don't love it, it will feel kitsch.
Mardan Palace
Theme: Ottoman/Versailles luxury, gold leaf and crystal everywhere.
Beach: Imported white sand from Egypt β different from Kundu's natural sand.
Pools: 7 outdoor + an artificial lagoon with a 200 m gondola ride.
Standout: Once Europe's most expensive hotel to build (β¬1.4 billion). The lagoon and chandelier-laden public spaces are unmatched.
Food: 12 restaurants, very strong Turkish, Italian, and seafood.
Best for: Honeymooners, anniversary trips, anyone who wants Versailles-meets-Vegas luxury.
Average price 2026: β¬280ββ¬500/night per couple, all-inclusive.
Watch out for: Closed for periods over the years β confirm current operation status before booking.
Quick recommendations
- Most fun for kids 6β14: Kremlin Palace (aquapark + activities)
- Best food: Titanic Beach Lara
- Most luxurious: Mardan Palace
- Best value: Kremlin Palace
- Most photogenic: All three are extraordinary, but Mardan wins on Instagram
Common concerns
Are these hotels just for Russians?
Kundu was originally developed for Russian charter holiday market. The themed hotels reflect that β but today guests are mixed: Russian, German, British, Polish, and Turkish all common. Multilingual staff at all three.
Are the all-inclusive drinks good quality?
At these price points, yes. International brand spirits, decent house wines, fresh juices. Premium drinks (Hennessy, Belvedere) often require an upgrade or premium AI package.
Can I get to Antalya old town from Kundu?
Yes β about 25 minutes by hotel shuttle or 200 TL by taxi. But honestly, most Kundu guests stay at the hotel; that's the design.
Transfer
All three hotels are 12β14 km from Antalya Airport β just 18β20 minutes by car. Our Kundu transfer is fixed β¬20 in an Economy Van (up to 6 passengers + 6 large suitcases). Worth it: many of these themed hotels charge β¬40ββ¬60 for their own airport transfer.