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Delphin Imperial Hotel

8.5
The Palmprint
8.5 out of 10
Six fronds, six scores ·
Fly into
AYT · 15 min
Dining
12 venues
Best months
Apr – Oct
Guests say
4.6 out of 5 on Google · 7,367
From $209
pp / night · $418 for two
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Dining, pools and the beach

Modern buffet dining room at Delphin Imperial with arched ceilings, blue accent lighting, and multiple food stations along white and black counters.

Dining & bars

19venues · 12 restaurants, 1 buffet, 6 bars

A few venues take reservations, the rest are walk-in

Official Delphin pages list Gusto open buffet plus 11 a la carte restaurants.

International buffet · Turkish · Mexican · Far Eastern · Greek · Italian · Spanish · French · Seafood · Steakhouse · Sushi
Photograph to come

Pools & waterplay

4pools

With waterpark, waterslides, heated

Expedia and Hotels.com list three outdoor pools, indoor pool, children's pool and waterslide.

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The beach itself

Official source states 0 m to the beach in Lara; Mediterranean conditions vary by wind and season.

  • Moderate water, swimmable most days
  • Gradual entry, shallow a long way out

Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.

Rooms & suites

Who fits where at Delphin Imperial Hotel

All 5 categories, from the resort's own accommodations pages. The figures are the comparison: how many the room takes, against the most this property puts in any one key. Where a category carries no figures, the resort does not publish an occupancy for it, which at villa tier usually means it is set when you book.

Spacious resort suite with two beds featuring black and gold patterned headboards, hardwood floors, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking landscaped grounds.
Spa bathroom with mosaic tile walls, multiple white vessel sinks, ornate black furniture, and framed botanical artwork at Delphin Imperial Hotel.
Resort guest room with striped curtains, red accent wall, two beds with patterned bedding, desk with kettle, and flat-screen TV.
Room categories at Delphin Imperial Hotel, smallest first: occupancy, size, bedrooms and aspect
SuiteOccupancyBedroomsAspect
Superior RoomSleeps 41 bedroomNot published
Family RoomSleeps 51 bedroomNot published
Junior SuiteSleeps 31 bedroomNot published
Lagoon RoomSleeps 31 bedroomNot publishedswim-out
Presidential SuiteSleeps 22 bedroomsNot published
Family fit5 in one key is possible in exactly one category, the Family Room · a party of 6 needs two · a true two-bedroom exists

Occupancy is the maximum published occupancy including rollaways, not comfortable occupancy. Categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.

= sleeps 2 of 5 max

The research file · Delphin Imperial Hotel

Before you book

Two things the research turned up about Delphin Imperial Hotel that the brochure does not say.

  1. Delphin Imperial Hotel is a true Ultra All Inclusive beachfront resort in Lara, Antalya.

  2. The record stays under review because official room-count and OTA room-count sources conflict.

Most loved

4 themes
  • Extensive food choice and a la carte restaurants
  • Large pool and aquapark setup
  • Beachfront Lara location near airport
  • Family amenities and entertainment

Most complained about

3 themes
  • Service can vary in peak periods
  • Large-resort crowding and reservation planning
  • Some facilities operate seasonally
From Reddit
Sentiment: Split

Reddit was searched; resort-specific discussion is thinner than TripAdvisor/OTA volume, but broader Lara resort discussions support the family-large-resort and food/amenity themes.

What it costs

The rate, and where to check it

Our tracker samples real rates for a two-adult, 7-night stay on a rotating schedule, so the number below is a checked price with a date on it, not a teaser. The channels underneath price the same stay; a few minutes across them is routinely worth a night's rate.

Per-person figures assume two sharing. Taxes and fees vary by channel, so compare the final screen, not the first one.

$209pp / night
$418 for two, all in · checked 19 Jul
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Best time to visit

Apr to Oct

Real seasons here: highs run from 59°F in January to 93°F in July, and the wet months run Nov to Mar.

Delphin Imperial Hotel by month · average high, rain days and our verdict
MeasureJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average daily high59 degrees Fahrenheit61 degrees Fahrenheit64 degrees Fahrenheit72 degrees Fahrenheit79 degrees Fahrenheit88 degrees Fahrenheit93 degrees Fahrenheit93 degrees Fahrenheit88 degrees Fahrenheit79 degrees Fahrenheit70 degrees Fahrenheit61 degrees Fahrenheit
Rain days10 days8 days6 days4 days3 days1 day0 days0 days1 day4 days6 days10 days
VerdictCoolCoolCoolBestBestBestBestBestBestBestWetCool

Getting there

15 minutes from AYT

Nearest airport
AYT · Antalya Airport
Transfer
15 min · costs extra
Address
Kemerağzı Mahallesi Yaşar Sobutay Bulvarı No:344, Kemerağzı, Lara Cd., 07112 Aksu/Antalya, Türkiye
Phone
+90 242 320 07 07

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Book it before you land and the ride is settled. The alternative is a taxi rank at the end of a long flight.

The fare
Fixed when you book. No meter, no surge, no cash at the kerb.
If you're late
The driver tracks your flight and waits. Delays don't cost you the ride.
On arrival
Your name on a board in arrivals, past customs, before the taxi rank.
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15Minutes by car
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Before you fly

Turkey

Language
Turkish (English common in resorts)
Currency
Turkish lira (TRY); euros often accepted at resorts
Power
230V, Type C/F plugs (US devices need an adapter)
Driving
On the right
Main airport
Antalya (AYT)
Flight time
~11–13h from the US East Coast (one stop)

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Flights

Fly into AYT, 15 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $751.

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Insurance

Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.

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Data

An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.

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What's actually included

In the plan, or on the bill

Where the line sits at Delphin Imperial Hotel, item by item, with what we checked it against.

What the all-inclusive plan covers at Delphin Imperial Hotel, and what costs extra
What you'd expect to pay forStatus
Premium & à la carte diningUltra All Inclusive includes buffet and multiple reservation-based a la carte restaurants.Included
Top-shelf liquorOfficial restaurant pages state local and some imported alcoholic drinks are within the concept.Partly included
Room serviceExact Ultra All Inclusive room-service coverage should be verified.Partly included
Wi-FiIncluded
In-room minibarVerify current official minibar list before completion.Included
Spa treatmentsCosts extra
Kids' clubIncluded
Airport transfersCosts extra

Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this

Water park with colorful slides and a bright blue pool at Delphin Imperial Hotel, distinctive tower buildings visible behind the recreational area.
For families

Bringing the kids to Delphin Imperial Hotel

What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.

Kids' club
Supervised program
Teen program
Exists, but low-key; don't book around it
Babysitting
Available at extra cost
Rooms that fit a family
3 categories, incl. Superior Room, Family Room
Heated pools
Yes, selected winter/indoor or outdoor pools as operated
Beach for young swimmers
Gradual entry; watch the swell
Dinner reservations
Needed at some restaurants
Questions parents ask
Can a family of 5 stay in one room at Delphin Imperial Hotel?
Yes. Delphin Imperial Hotel has room categories that sleep 5 or more in one key: Family Room. The largest stated occupancy is 5. Occupancy rules count most children (and sometimes infants) toward the limit, so confirm your exact ages with the resort when you book.
Does Delphin Imperial Hotel have a kids' club, and from what age?
Yes. Delphin Imperial Hotel runs a supervised kids' club. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm before booking.
Group travel

Taking a group

Large resort with disco, bowling, bars, a la carte dining and event hall.

Private dining & events
Bookable
Nightlife
Lively, bars running late
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