Course data
18 holes, par 72, 5,942 m
The official white-tee measurement is 5,942 m. Alternative tees allow the round to be adjusted for different handicaps, and the final selection is made with pace and enjoyment in mind.

Belek golf course
A measured par-72 course through 650,000 m² of pine forest beside Kaya Palazzo.
SirGolf decision summary
Official or on-site accessPlace this round deliberately in the week. This view shows the player profile, the stays SirGolf would pair first and the access pattern to confirm.
A composed resort course
Kaya Palazzo Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course created by Golf Med Ltd with project designer David Jones, laid out across 650,000 m² of Belek pine forest.
Course conditions and tee-time availability can change. We check the current details for your dates.
Course intelligence
At 5,942 m from the white tees, the course offers a manageable holiday length while retaining enough doglegs, bunkers and water to demand a clear plan.
The course, read before play
Course data
The official white-tee measurement is 5,942 m. Alternative tees allow the round to be adjusted for different handicaps, and the final selection is made with pace and enjoyment in mind.
Design
The routing uses pine corridors and changes of direction rather than relying on length alone. Its resort setting makes the course approachable, but careless positioning still brings bunkers and water into play.
The complete course brief
Kaya Palazzo Golf Club is a par-72, 18-hole resort course designed by David Jones with Golf Med. Open since 2007 and directly associated with Kaya Palazzo, it provides an efficient, playable anchor for mixed groups without removing the need for thoughtful placement.
Design
David Jones
Created with Golf Med as a resort-oriented strategic layout.
Format
18 holes
A complete par-72 course on the hotel estate.
Footprint
650,000 sq m
A mature Belek landscape with water and bunkering.
Opened
2007
Established vegetation now shapes the course experience.
Clubhouse
Renovated 2023
The golf arrival and social space has been refreshed.
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01 / Course identity
Kaya Palazzo is designed to serve a broad range of resort golfers rather than only elite ball-strikers.
Fairways generally offer a route into play, while bunkers, water and green angles still reward a considered line. The mature landscape gives the course a settled character that contrasts with newer, more exposed developments.
SirGolf often uses Kaya as an arrival round, a confidence-building day or the programme's convenient anchor. Appropriate tees preserve strategic choice without forcing slower players into repeated carries.
Arrival round
Choose a realistic tee and let the course introduce local turf and wind without excessive pressure.
Mixed handicaps
Preserve shared pace while allowing stronger players to engage with the full strategy.
Programme balance
Use Kaya to restore confidence and social energy during a championship-heavy week.
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02 / Playing plan
The course does not require constant aggression to remain interesting.
Players should identify the safest route around water and bunkers, then leave an approach from a comfortable number. On par fives, an orderly three-shot plan can outperform a speculative second shot. Around the greens, the best miss is normally the one that leaves the simplest uphill recovery.
Because the course looks approachable, impatience is a common error. SirGolf recommends a steady first six holes, allowing players to learn the turf and green pace before taking more ambitious lines.
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03 / Resort-course balance
The par-72 structure and manageable visual scale make Kaya suitable for societies and family golf.
Stronger players can create challenge through tee selection and more demanding lines, while developing golfers can use the available width and conservative routes. This flexibility is valuable when the travel party values a sociable round as much as the score.
The course should not be dismissed as merely easy. Wind, pin positions and water can sharpen the test. The objective is to match the tee to the player so those features remain strategic rather than punitive.
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04 / Club operation
The club publishes range, putting, academy and pro-shop facilities within its operation.
A short warm-up focused on driver carry, wedge distance and green speed is generally sufficient for a resort group. Coaching can be useful for companions or beginners who want to join part of the golf programme.
Current handicap limits, range access, buggy conditions, academy bookings and hotel movement are confirmed for the tee time. The clubhouse renovation improves the setting, but live services and opening periods remain operational.
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05 / Programme role
A Belek itinerary does not improve when every round is equally demanding.
Kaya can sit between Carya and PGA Sultan, or follow a tight woodland course such as National. Guests at Kaya Palazzo also benefit from using it on arrival or departure day, when direct access reduces risk.
SirGolf decides whether a second Kaya round adds useful familiarity or whether the group needs a different landscape. Repeat play can be especially effective for mixed handicaps because confidence and pace often improve on the second visit.
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06 / SirGolf view
Kaya Palazzo Golf Club suits resort golfers, societies, couples and families who value playability and direct access.
Low-handicap players can find a meaningful test from the correct markers, but travellers seeking only tournament-scale difficulty may prioritise longer courses. Its strength is broad usability rather than intimidation.
SirGolf confirms the current tee, handicap policy, range, buggy, maintenance and hotel benefit for the requested date. Old promotional packages and course-care periods are not treated as current.
Role in the week
Define Kaya as arrival, recovery, anchor or repeat-play course.
Tee choice
Keep water and bunkers strategic for every handicap band.
Hotel movement
Confirm the exact room-to-club and bag arrangement.
Questions before booking
It is generally one of the more approachable Belek options from sensible tees, subject to the club's current handicap policy and course conditions.
Yes, direct resort-course convenience is a core advantage. SirGolf still confirms the precise movement, bag storage and package inclusions.
The course opened in 2007, and the official factsheet notes that the clubhouse was renovated in 2023.
The round in practice
Scorecard facts matter, but the experience is defined by how the design, hazards and operating conditions influence the decisions on the ground.
Strategy
Several holes reward a tee shot placed for the next angle. The course becomes more comfortable when the group accepts the visible line rather than forcing aggressive carries from unsuitable tees.
Setting
Mature trees define the playing corridors and separate the course from the surrounding resort environment. The visual effect is calm, even when water and bunker placement tighten the target.
SirGolf pairing intelligence
Kaya Palazzo Golf Club should be paired with a hotel that protects the quality of the golf day. These are the current SirGolf-listed bases that offer the strongest combination of access, atmosphere and suitability for the players travelling.
The direct resort-course relationship keeps arrival-day, replay and final-round golf practical. Kaya's playable strategic character also makes the combination useful when one party contains several handicap levels.
The SirGolf fit
Specific, useful guidance for deciding whether this page belongs on the shortlist.
Facilities
The club publishes practice facilities, equipment services and on-course buggy support. Rental sets, lesson times and buggy policy are confirmed before the day of play.
Stay
Kaya Palazzo Golf Resort sits directly alongside the club. The pairing reduces transfer friction and leaves room to add one or two more demanding championship courses elsewhere in Belek.
Course condition, tee selection, handicap rules, rental equipment and buggy operation are confirmed for the requested date.
Where to stay
Compare the hotel options and other courses at the same golf club.
Start your Belek golf holiday
Share the dates, number of golfers and courses you want to play. We will prepare a clear proposal covering the resort, tee-time requests and private transfers.