Planning a stay at Trendy Lara, the large resort in the Lara/Kundu area of Antalya, Turkey, often starts with practical questions about beach access, room options, and how the property handles families. This guide pulls together verified details from the official hotel website, major booking platforms, and thousands of guest reviews to give you a grounded picture of what to expect before you book.

Last checked: 2026-09-22

Hotel name: Trendy Lara · Location: Lara Beach, Antalya, Turkey · Beach access: Private beach area; short boat ride from hotel · Pool: Outdoor swimming pool and lagoon-style pool with waterpark · Nearby mall: Antalium Premium Mall Lara/Kundu (2.2 mi) · Family focus: Family-friendly evening entertainment and waterslides

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At a glance

• Year opened: 2016, with brand-new rooms from opening (Trip.com Listing)

• 674 rooms, making it a large resort property (TripAdvisor)

• 4.6/5 on TripAdvisor based on 5,400+ reviews (TripAdvisor)

The property has been operating since 2016 with 674 rooms, according to the Trip.com listing, which places it among the larger resorts in the area.

The hotel’s aggregate ratings are consistently strong—between 4.6/5 and 8.9/10 depending on the platform—making it a reliable performer in the Lara/Kundu area based on documented guest feedback (TripAdvisor; TripAdvisor Turkey).

The official Skyscanner hotel overview states that the property “offers an outdoor swimming pool and a private beach area” (Skyscanner).

On-site beach access

Guest reviews and package descriptions on Wakacje.pl describe the beach as “super” and consistently mention that accessing it involves a short boat ride from the hotel (Wakacje.pl). What is clear from the property’s positioning is that the beach is accessible but not a doorstep feature.

What this means: If your priority is rolling out of your room directly onto sand, Trendy Lara’s setup—private beach access via a short boat ride—might not match that expectation.

Based on the available official and third-party sources, the existence of a swim-up room category is not confirmed.

Pool access options

The property’s pool facilities are frequently praised in guest reviews on Wakacje.pl, with multiple reviewers highlighting the water park and pool area as a key strength for families (Wakacje.pl).

The implication: If a swim-up room is a non-negotiable feature for your stay, you’ll need to look at other properties in the area. Trendy Lara’s pool game is strong, but the room inventory does not confirm this particular room type.

Trendy Lara opened in 2016, according to the Trip.com hotel listing (Trip.com).

There is no documented evidence of a major renovation since the 2016 opening in the sources we reviewed.

Geographic context

Why this matters: Being in the Kundu area means you’re in the resort belt, not the old town.

The distance between central Antalya and the Lara Beach area is a common planning question.

Transport options

The trade-off: You’re trading the convenience of being close to Antalya’s old town (Kaleiçi) for the extensive on-site facilities and beach focus of the resort area.

There is no fixed price for this route in our verified sources. If you prefer certainty, pre-book a private transfer through your tour operator.

Aspect	Details
Guest ratings	High guest satisfaction (4.6/5 on TripAdvisor, 8.9/10 on Trip.com)

Based on the documented features and guest feedback, Trendy Lara is best suited to:

• Families — Polish tour operator reviews consistently highlight family suitability (Wakacje.pl).

The Turkish listing shows a local range of roughly ₺11,904 to ₺66,397 (TripAdvisor Turkey).

Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out is 12:00, with a 24/7 front desk, as listed on Booking.com (Booking.com).

Our research has reviewed another prominent property in the area—the Sherwood Exclusive Lara Antalya—which provides a useful point of comparison for similar all-inclusive offerings.

Our recommendation: For first-time visitors to Lara who prioritize beach access and family-friendly amenities, Trendy Lara is a solid choice—provided you’re comfortable with the short boat transfer to the beach.

What day is the local market in Lara?

The market schedule in the Lara/Kundu area is not consistently documented across major tourism sources. Local markets in Antalya province typically operate on specific weekdays that vary by neighborhood, but our research did not confirm a specific day for Lara Beach’s market.

Does Trendy Lara have swim-up rooms?

Based on the official hotel website and booking platform listings we reviewed, a swim-up room category is not confirmed.

How old is Trendy Lara?

Trendy Lara opened in 2016, making the property approximately 10 years old at the time of this writing in March 2026.

Sources

• Trendy Hotels Official Site — property location and brand messaging
• TripAdvisor (English) — ratings and reviews
• Trip.com Listing — opening year and room count
• Wakacje.pl — guest reviews and family suitability