Side is an ancient resort port city on the southern Mediterranean coast of Turkey. It is known for its clean and well-maintained long beaches, as well as breathtaking views of Greco-Roman ruins. Many fragments of walls, temples, an amphitheater, and a marketplace from ancient times have been preserved here. A vacation here will leave only positive impressions and unforgettable emotions.
To spend your vacation without unnecessary inconveniences, in full comfort, it is advisable to choose 5-star beachfront hotels in Side. Well-maintained grounds, developed infrastructure, comfortable rooms, and daily entertainment will delight even the most demanding tourists. Such complexes are ideal for couples, groups of friends, and families with children.
Acanthus & Cennet Barut Collection 5*
The beach is just a couple of minutes away. Guests can enjoy a private section of the Mediterranean coast, where they can engage in their favorite water sports.
Amenities include:
- A spa complex with a sauna and massage room
- A modern fitness center
- An outdoor pool
- A children’s club with a special pool for safe swimming
Each room has its own balcony and equipped bathroom. A turndown service is provided. The local restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine, with tables set both indoors and on the outdoor terrace.
Several bars operate, including poolside and garden bars. Special menus are available for guests with specific dietary needs, including vegan, lactose-free, and gluten-free options. A professional entertainment team ensures guests never get bored. Free parking is available for guests’ cars or rental vehicles.
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The complex is located close to the most famous attractions of the resort, including the Temple of Tyche on the marketplace and the ruins of the Byzantine hospital. These are the most memorable ancient structures in the city. On the way to them, tourists can enjoy views of other significant architectural monuments that are several thousand years old.
Alva Donna Beach Resort Comfort 5*
Located on a large well-maintained green area, it consists of several separate multi-story buildings. Some rooms have sea views. All rooms are decorated and furnished with wooden furniture in neutral colors. Each room has a balcony.
The resort provides all conditions for a comfortable and memorable stay:
- A children’s club
- Conference halls
- A large spa center
- Heated indoor and outdoor pools (including children’s pools with slides)
Numerous events of various formats are held here, in which all guests can participate.
The most anticipated and spectacular events include:
- Sports competitions
- Contests
- Pool parties
- Thematic festivals
- Fairs and specially designed programs
The modern fitness center is equipped with the latest sports equipment and operates throughout the day.
Local restaurants offer dishes from different countries:
- Italian
- Turkish
- Mediterranean, as well as exquisite seafood
In the mini-club, children can engage in drawing, crafting, and modeling. For entertainment, there is a ball pool, remote-controlled toys, and gaming consoles.
Seven Seas Hotel Blue 5*
Located on the seashore. The staff speaks Turkish, English, German, and Russian. The private sandy-pebble beach is awarded for its cleanliness and amenities. Towels, sun loungers, and sunshades are provided for free. Pavilion use is available for an additional fee. Rooms offer views of the garden or the sea.
Guests can enjoy buffet meals with a special children’s section. There is a snack bar on the beach and by the pool, a pastry shop on the lobby terrace serving sweet and savory snacks, and sandwiches. The menu includes local and imported non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. Turkish coffee is available for hot drink enthusiasts.
There are several pools of various sizes and depths, including spiral, double, children’s, and rafting slides. The fitness center with professional instructors operates all day.
Guests can use the following for free:
- Turkish bath
- Sauna
- Steam room
If desired, guests can visit the beauty center and use the services provided there for an additional fee, including massages, peels, skincare, and other procedures.
Tui Magic Life Jacaranda 5*
Located on a beautiful, wide sandy beach. Entertainment programs are available for tourists of all ages:
- A wide range of sports, including Zumba, beach volleyball, and tennis
- Fitness programs
- Thematic events, concerts, exhibitions
- Evening shows with live music and unforgettable disco performances
There are several pools, including a relaxation pool, an indoor pool, and an active pool. Guests can also spend time in the equipped water park. In their free time, guests can go shopping or on excursions, as well as diversify their gastronomic experiences by visiting one of the local restaurants. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served buffet-style.
Guests can enjoy:
- Unusual snacks
- Traditional sandwiches
- Sweet cakes and pastries
- Non-alcoholic and national alcoholic beverages
- Tea and coffee
There are several bars and a full-fledged coffee shop. In the wellness center, guests can enjoy carefree leisure and relaxing procedures, such as visiting a sauna or a massage room. Professional tennis courts and coaches are available to help guests improve their skills. Weekly sports matches are also held here.
Novum Garden Side Hotel 5*
Guests have access to a long sandy beach, comfortable rooms, pools, a water park, and numerous restaurants with bars. All rooms are tastefully and modernly decorated. Special rooms are available for people with limited physical abilities.
The local spa center offers a variety of services designed to relax the body, strengthen mental and physical health, and restore energy after a busy day. Caring staff with medical training will perform all necessary procedures to fully satisfy any request.
Health treatments include:
- Turkish hammam
- Sauna
- Therapy rooms
- Outdoor pool
A professional entertainment team regularly holds children’s events, evening shows, and spectacular dance programs in the amphitheater. Live music is played every week.
A children’s club operates, and a special buffet is provided in the local restaurant. Babysitting services are available on request, as well as all necessary equipment for feeding and comfortable accommodation for the youngest guests.
Barut Hemera 5*
Several restaurants on the complex’s grounds, serving à la carte, offer guests exquisite dishes of Turkish and international cuisines. Guests can relax surrounded by greenery, in the lobby, or by the pool, ordering colorful refreshing cocktails or premium alcoholic beverages at the bars.
A separate beach on the seafront is equipped with everything necessary for comfortable leisure. Guests can also relax by one of several pools, each designed in different styles.
Fun events, shows, and performances are held throughout the day. Conditions for lovers of calm, peaceful, and relaxing holidays are also provided. Guests can visit the spa center in their free time to enjoy the effects of the hammam, professional massages, and other health and wellness procedures.
Walking through the green garden, guests can enjoy bird songs and encounter more than 10 species of birds native to this region. Families with children will appreciate the opportunity to send their child to a specialized club, where they can enjoy active games, safe playgrounds, and a wide variety of creative activities under the strict supervision of experienced and professional educators.
Liu Resorts 5*
An atmosphere of unparalleled comfort combined with unique architecture awaits guests in the luxurious comfortable rooms of the complex. Some rooms have direct access to the pool or an open area. Guests can relax on the terrace with sea views, enjoying the sunrise or sunset in pleasant company.
Local restaurants serve Turkish and international cuisine. The food philosophy here focuses on preserving national values and traditions. Refreshing cocktails at the numerous bars will captivate even the most discerning gourmets. Rooftop and seaside restaurants, as well as terrace dining in the pool area, are available to guests.
Guests can pamper their body and soul at the local spa complex, surrounded by aromatic flowers.
Unique relaxation and rejuvenation programs include:
- Turkish bath
- Cosmetic procedures
- Mud therapy
- Aromatherapy
- Sauna
- Detox and more
There are several pools, including outdoor, indoor, and water slide pools for children and adults, as well as a relaxation zone.
Paloma Finesse Side 5*
The chefs at the local restaurants adhere to the concept of new-generation food and drink creation, using advanced cooking technologies and exclusively high-quality products supplied by nearby farms. Numerous establishments, bars, and bakeries offer a carefully selected range of dishes and drinks.
Modern Mediterranean restaurants serve Japanese, Chinese, and Asian cuisine, as well as top-notch barbecue meats. Specially trained staff take responsibility for the safety and quality of the vacation for young tourists.
Children attending the club will not only have fun but also learn a lot. Regular educational seminars and events are held for kids. The staff ensures that every guest feels comfortable and at ease, quickly socializing in the group.
The club offers everything necessary for a productive and memorable leisure time:
- Gaming consoles
- DJ stands
- A social media corner and much more
There is a large water park where all family members, regardless of age and preferences, can have fun.
Side Star Resort Hotel 5*
Surrounded by the sea on one side and numerous historical sites on the other, this hotel has been awarded an international prize for its clean shallow sandy beach. This is a great place for a family vacation and safe swimming. Tourists have access to sun loungers, mattresses, and umbrellas.
There is a heated indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children’s pool with slides. All necessary equipment for comfortable leisure is also provided for free. A spa center operates on-site. Thanks to health treatments and the work of experienced specialists, the body will detoxify, and energy levels will significantly increase.
Guests can try various massage techniques:
- With volcanic stones
- Thai
- Bai
- Sports
- With Dead Sea salt
- Anti-cellulite
- Aromatherapy
Guests can enjoy dishes of Turkish and international cuisine. Cooking is done in strict accordance with international quality standards and relevant hygiene rules. A buffet is served in the main restaurant.
There are several bars with local and imported alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and desserts – in the lobby, by the pool, and on the beach. Food and snacks, beer, wine, and refreshing cocktails are available around the clock (some items may be chargeable).
VONRESORT Golden Coast & Aqua 5*
All dishes served at local eateries are prepared according to special recipes by outstanding chefs, using fresh and high-quality products. Restaurants will surprise guests with their unique atmosphere and unparalleled style. Guests can enjoy wonderful views in the local bars.
Professional bartenders will take into account all guests’ taste preferences, and the relaxed atmosphere will allow them to unwind after a busy day. Spa center masseurs will help relieve fatigue, and health treatments will help guests recover from physical and psychological stress. Skin will regain its elasticity, blood circulation will improve, and the body will be filled with energy.
Guests have access to:
- Turkish bath
- Aromatherapy sessions
- Wraps and much more
Various sports events and entertainment shows are regularly held. A professional entertainment team will fill tourists’ vacations with bright emotions and unforgettable impressions.
The complex offers all the necessary conditions for a full and interesting leisure time:
- Disco
- Game rooms
- Souvenir shops
- A mini-cinema and more
Several pools are located on the grounds – in quiet and active zones for both adults and children.
Akadia Luxury Sorgun 5*
Located just a few minutes walk from the sea and surrounded by rivers, the rooms offer unique scenic panoramic views of the sea and lake. The complex is designed in a modern style, with every seemingly insignificant detail and color scheme aimed at creating a cozy and comfortable atmosphere conducive to full relaxation and replenishment of energy spent during a busy day.
Available services and infrastructure of the complex include:
- Bicycle rental
- Transfer organization
- Parking
- Currency exchange
Numerous restaurants and bars are available, where tourists can try traditional Turkish dishes and enjoy a variety of drinks, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails. Numerous historical landmarks are nearby. A bus stop is within walking distance.
Guests can relax in an environmentally friendly area – surrounded by the sea, pine forests, rivers, lakes, and green fields. There are several pools – outdoor and indoor with heating. There is a well-equipped fitness center, water slides, and a spa salon.
Paloma Orenda 5*
This is a bungalow-type complex with a large green area. Located on the first coastline, the beach is sandy-pebbly. Towels, umbrellas, and sun loungers are provided for free. A separate fee is required for the use of a cabana.
Guests have access to:
- A children’s playground
- Hammam
- Tennis courts
In their leisure time, guests can engage in aerobics, archery, golf, as well as try their hand at other popular sports. Such activities are available even for beginners – under the guidance and close supervision of an experienced professional trainer, mastering the relevant skills is much easier.
Suitable conditions for a family vacation with children are also provided. Guests have access to a special outdoor pool, a menu with a corresponding assortment of dishes and drinks. Babysitting services are available for a fee and upon request. There is a children’s playground. Entertainment clubs for different age categories operate.
Restaurants and bars serve Far Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine, as well as grilled dishes. In their free time, guests can visit souvenir shops or go to the water park.
Voyage Sorgun Hotel 5*
Guests can choose to stay in cozy bungalows, captivating with their design and the opportunity to enjoy untouched nature, or rooms in the main building with modern decor and all necessary amenities for a comfortable stay. The main restaurant, offering a wide variety of Turkish and international cuisine, is open to guests at any time – for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
There is a pastry shop, a beach bar awarded for cleanliness, and a pool bar – surrounded by trees or a fun atmosphere. There is a spacious grassy area for sunbathing, a separate family pier, and an adults-only pier. A children’s club operates. Kids can participate in various activities tailored to their age group and interests.
Guests can enjoy exciting evening shows, new acquaintances, and interesting discoveries. An amusement park also operates.
The main stage remains the center of entertainment and fun throughout the season. It hosts performances by world-famous bands, live music concerts, animation programs, and more.
Melas Resort Hotel 5*
Combining unique architecture and an elegant atmosphere, guests can dine in a restaurant with a captivating view, on a terrace, or in a comfortable indoor setting. There are open and closed pools located on the fifth-floor terrace. There is a water park. Guests can enjoy drinks anywhere – in the lobby, at the disco, by the pool, or on the beach. The complex is equipped with panoramic elevators.
The beach has shallow water and golden sand. Sun loungers and sunshade cushions are provided for free. Several conference halls are available for various business meetings and festive events. Numerous souvenir shops are nearby.
The local amphitheater operates in the evening. Various shows and performances are held here:
- Cabaret
- Dances
- Performances
- Bingo
- Folklore shows
- Live music
During the day, the professional entertainment team organizes various tournaments – darts, air rifle shooting, bocce, beach volleyball, billiards, and more. Mini-discos are organized for children. Mini and teen clubs operate. There is a children’s playground, a pool, and safe water slides in the water park.
Kirman Calyptus Resort & SPA 5*
Located within walking distance of its own sandy-pebble beach, guests have access to a well-equipped fitness center and free private parking. A lush green garden is on the grounds. In their free time, guests can visit one of the restaurants or bars, relax in the common lounge. Food and drink delivery to the room is also possible.
A continental breakfast is served in the mornings. The dining concept pays due attention to menu planning for people with specific needs – detox, diet, vegetarian, children’s, lactose-free, and gluten-free.
There is a hammam and a children’s playground. Transfer from or to the airport is organized for an additional fee. The administration is ready to accommodate guests with disabilities. In addition to specially designed rooms, there is appropriate equipment in the pool and technological solutions for comfortable movement around the grounds.
The infrastructure includes:
- Outdoor pools of various depths and sizes
- A water park
- An indoor heated pool
There is a library and a game room. Various shows are regularly held in the amphitheater. In their free time, guests can visit the spa center.
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