Kefi Beach and Suites in Ortakent

Unfortunately, Kefi Beach has become a symbol of over-commercialization in Ortakent. Although centrally located and one of the largest properties on the seafront, it feels more like a private business empire than a public-friendly beach. It’s widely known that the place is operated by Aras family, Ahmet Aras is the mayor, which raises concerns about fairness and public access.

Almost every square meter is filled with sunbeds, leaving very little open space for those who don’t want to pay high fees. The pricing is excessive and not at all in line with the spirit of a family-friendly or accessible beach. Loud music throughout the day causes constant noise pollution, making it difficult to relax or enjoy nature. On top of that, their constant use of water seems extremely wasteful, especially during hot and dry summers when water conservation should be a priority.
The mayor’s involvement in this setup is a disgraceful testament to public power being wielded in service of profit, not the people.
Ortkakent deserves better: beaches that respect both the environment and the local community.

we were there yesterday with my family. and my other friends were there too. we ordered a pizza, fries and two alcoholic drinks. i asked for the bill, the waiter came and said i had to pay 2,500 tl. i said okay and then he said actually you had to pay 5,000 tl. when i asked why, he said the entrance fee was 1,500 tl. but my friends and i had been going there for 4 days and each person was paying 800 tl. i said how unfair is this. the manager came and said this is our rule to me. snickering and sarcastically. most of the staff at the business are not professional and this behavior towards me was very rude. i wish. i hadn't gone, you should be careful too.

We have been spending our summer holidays in Yahşi for the past three years, usually staying for over a month. Among the many beachfront venues, we used to choose Kefi — until our recent visit changed everything. During the Bayram holidays, the so-called head waiter or manager appeared and completely ruined the atmosphere. He treated both customers and his own staff with open disrespect, making up arbitrary spending rules and acting arrogantly when questioned — even lying outright. What’s worse is his cowardly attitude: when someone randomly placed sunbeds in the middle of the beach, he didn’t dare intervene. He muttered from a distance but had neither the courage nor the authority to act. He plays power games only with those who won’t push back — typical behavior of someone hiding behind his position without the strength to stand behind his own rules. We won’t return as long as this person is working there. We’ll spend the rest of our holiday elsewhere, and I’m sure we’re not the only ones walking away from this place because of him