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Wedding at Akra Antalya
Planning a wedding at Akra Antalya? This seafront city hotel in Antalya, known as Akra Barut until 2023, has a garden above the sea, two ballrooms and a terrace with views of the bay and the mountains. Ramarossi, an Antalya-based wedding planner since 2011, can plan and design your wedding at the hotel.
At a glance
Akra Antalya for a destination wedding
Akra Antalya, formerly Akra Barut, is a seafront city hotel in Antalya, and its own wedding page lists six wedding venues. Here are the key facts couples ask about first.
Why couples choose it
A seafront wedding in the heart of Antalya
Akra Antalya sits on the seafront on Lara Caddesi, close to the city centre. Its garden looks out over the Mediterranean to the Bey Mountains across the bay, so a ceremony here comes with a wide view of the sea and the mountains.
Since 2023 the hotel has been called Akra Antalya, after years as Akra Barut. It has 471 rooms, two ballrooms and a garden for large receptions.
Because it is a city hotel, your guests are close to Antalya itself. Kaleiçi, the old town with its harbour and narrow streets, is a short drive away, and so are restaurants, shops and the Lower Düden Waterfalls, so guests can turn the wedding weekend into a short holiday.
- A garden ceremony with the sea and the mountains as the backdrop.
- Two ballrooms for an indoor dinner in any season.
- Guest rooms on site, in the city, a short drive from the old town.
- The airport is about 15 km away, so transfers are short.
Wedding settings
Where an Akra Antalya wedding can take place
The hotel lists six wedding venues: the four below, plus the Penthouse Terrace for about 50 guests and Sedir. Your wedding is shaped around your guest count, the season and the spaces available on your date.
Garden
A 1,300 m² garden with sea and pool views, listed for about 500 guests at a gala dinner.
Side Ballroom
The large ballroom, listed for about 500 guests at a banquet.
Athena Ballroom
A 410 m² ballroom with sea views and a balcony, listed for about 220 at a gala dinner.
Asmani terrace
A restaurant terrace with sea and mountain views, for about 100 guests at dinner.
Akra Antalya (formerly Akra Barut) photos: the garden, the sea and the ballroom
A sample wedding day
Your wedding day at Akra Antalya
Every wedding we plan is designed around the couple, but a day at Akra Antalya could flow like this.
Ceremony in the garden
The ceremony takes place in the garden about an hour before sunset, with the sea and the Bey Mountains behind you.
Cocktail and portraits
Your guests enjoy a cocktail on the lawn or the Asmani terrace while you take portraits by the sea in the evening light.
Dinner
Dinner is served in the garden as the light fades. In the cooler months, the Athena Ballroom, with its sea view and balcony, is an option for an indoor dinner.
Party and the day after
The party continues indoors if you want to dance late. The next day, your guests can relax by the pools, or join a boat trip from the old harbour in Kaleiçi that we arrange.
Good to know
Planning tips for an Akra Antalya wedding
A wedding at a large city hotel runs smoothly when a few details are settled early. With Ramarossi, one team looks after them for you:
- Guest rooms. Antalya is busy from May to October. Plan your guests' rooms before you send invitations. Our guide to resort room blocks in Antalya explains the options.
- Music and timings. Outdoor music may have an end time set by the hotel. Plan the ceremony outside and the party indoors if you want to dance late.
- Sunset. The sun sets across the bay towards the mountains, so we time the ceremony and portraits around it.
- Weather. July and August are hot. An evening ceremony, about an hour before sunset, is often more comfortable for you and your guests.
Your wedding at Akra Antalya
Planning a wedding at Akra Antalya? Contact us
Tell us your date, your guest count and how you picture the day, and we will set up a free video consultation to talk through your Akra Antalya wedding.
What we plan for you
- Ceremony design, décor and flowers
- Photography and video
- Music, DJ, live acts and entertainment
- Bridal hair and make-up artists
- Welcome dinners and after-parties
- Guest transfers and coordination on the day
Planning with Ramarossi
Plan your Akra Antalya wedding with Ramarossi
Ramarossi is an independent wedding planning company based in Antalya. We design and plan the wedding itself: the ceremony set-up, flowers, music, photographers and the timing of the day.
Your own traditions can shape the day too. We plan Persian weddings with a full Sofreh Aghd, Lebanese weddings with a zaffe entrance, and Pakistani weddings across several nights. For couples from the UK, Europe and North America, we also plan a beach wedding in Antalya.
Still choosing a venue? As your wedding planner in Antalya, we can help you compare hotels in your free consultation. You can also browse our wedding hotels in Turkey.
Questions
Akra Antalya wedding FAQs
Can you have a wedding at Akra Antalya?
Yes. Akra Antalya, known as Akra Barut until 2023, lists six wedding venues on its wedding page, the largest listed for about 500 guests. Ramarossi can plan and design your wedding there, so send us your date early.
Is Akra Barut the same hotel as Akra Antalya?
Yes. The hotel was renamed Akra Antalya in 2023, after years as Akra Barut. It is the same hotel on Lara Caddesi in Antalya.
Where is Akra Antalya, and how far is it from the airport?
The hotel is on Lara Caddesi in Şirinyalı, Muratpaşa, on the seafront in Antalya, about 15 km from Antalya Airport (AYT).
How many guests can an Akra Antalya wedding host?
The garden is listed for about 500 guests at a gala dinner, the Side Ballroom for about 500 at a banquet and the Athena Ballroom for about 220. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest which spaces to look at for your date.
Can we get married on the beach at Akra Antalya?
Akra Antalya's seafront is a platform on the rocks rather than a sandy beach, and the hotel's wedding venues are its garden, terraces and ballrooms. The garden sits above the sea, so the sea is still behind you at the ceremony. If you dream of a ceremony on the sand, see our beach wedding in Antalya options.
Can we have a legal (civil) wedding at Akra Antalya?
In Turkey, a legal marriage is performed by an authorised marriage officer from the local municipality. Couples from abroad usually need passports, birth certificates, a certificate of no impediment from their own country and a health report from a public hospital, with official Turkish translations of foreign documents, and the exact list depends on your nationality. Whether the officer can come to the hotel is decided by the municipality, so we check this for your date. Read more about a civil wedding in Antalya.
Where can we hold a welcome dinner or henna night?
The hotel's terraces, such as the Asmani terrace, are options to look at for a welcome dinner. We also plan welcome dinners, henna and Mehndi nights at other venues in Antalya, including a dinner on a boat from Kaleiçi harbour, so each event of your wedding week has its own setting.
When is a good time of year for a wedding at Akra Antalya?
May, June, September and October offer warm weather without the peak heat of July and August. For high-season dates, send us your date early.
How much does a wedding at Akra Antalya cost?
The cost depends on your guest count, date, hotel arrangements and design. You receive one proposal with a clear total, designed around your wedding. For a wider view, read our guide to the cost of a wedding in Turkey.
Can you plan a Persian, Lebanese or Pakistani wedding at Akra Antalya?
Yes. Ramarossi plans cultural weddings in Antalya, including Persian weddings with a Sofreh Aghd, Lebanese weddings with a zaffe and Pakistani weddings with a Mehndi night.
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Free consultation
Let's plan your wedding at Akra Antalya
Ramarossi has planned weddings in Antalya since 2011. Send us your date and guest count, and we will set up a free video call to talk through your Akra Antalya wedding.