Novum Garden Side

🆕 New for Summer 2025 – fresh, modern stay on the Side coastline
🏖️ Private 200m-long beach with bar and sunbeds
💦 On-site aqua park with slides and splash-friendly pools
🍽️ À la carte dining included with All Inclusive Plus
🎭 Lively animation programme with day and evening entertainment
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout

Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Travelisto recommended rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Board options: All Inclusive Plus

Child age guideline: up to 11 years

Blocks: 5  |  Rooms: 293  |  Floors: 5  |  Lifts: 8

Novum Garden Side sits in the Side area of the Antalya coast, a stretch known for sweeping sandy beaches and easy-going resort life. You’ll have a private beach area for guests, while Side’s historic old town and impressive Roman ruins are a short drive away for culture-filled half days. Local shops, cafés and low-key bars are within walking distance, making it easy to mix hotel time with a change of scene when you fancy it.

• Private hotel beach: on the doorstep (approx. 200m stretch reserved for guests)
• Nearest shops and restaurants: approx. 400m
• Side resort centre: approx. 10km
• Antalya city (for bazaars & old town): around 70km

Approx. transfer time from airport: 1 hour 30 minutes from Antalya (AYT)

Side, Antalya Area, Turkey

You’re well covered on the food-and-drink front at Novum Garden Side. The main buffet restaurant handles breakfast, lunch and dinner with international favourites, show-cooking stations and a dedicated kids’ buffet. For something more leisurely, the La Cucina à la carte restaurant (typically open mid-May to mid-October) offers included evening meals as part of the All Inclusive Plus concept – ideal for a more date-night feel without leaving the resort.

Throughout the day you’ll find snacks and sweet treats at Lokum Patisserie by the pool, while the line-up of six bars keeps refreshments close wherever you’re spending time: a beach bar right on the sand, relaxed lobby and terrace bars, a pool bar for daytime drinks, Bistro Bar for late-night bites and a garden disco bar for after-dark dancing. Smart-casual dress may be requested in certain venues, and some services are seasonal or subject to reservation.
What All Inclusive typically includes.

Pool days are a highlight here. There are four outdoor freshwater pools, including a spacious main pool with a separate children’s section, a quieter pool area for more laid-back lounging and another family-friendly pool where inflatables and water toys are allowed. An indoor pool, heated at the start of the season, offers a cosy retreat if the weather turns.

The on-site aqua park brings slides and splash zones into the mix, usually open in morning and afternoon sessions, so you can easily build your day around the rides. Down at the hotel’s private stretch of beach you’ll find sunbeds, parasols and a beach bar for drinks and light bites, with optional watersports such as canoeing and motorised activities operated by an external provider.

Active types can make the most of the air-conditioned gym, fitted with cardio and strength equipment and open from early morning to early evening. Organised activities run through the day, from aerobics and aqua aerobics to tennis, basketball, volleyball, table tennis and darts.

When it’s time to switch off, head for the spa to experience a classic Turkish bath, sauna sessions or a menu of massage and beauty treatments (extra charge). There’s also an on-site hairdresser for holiday-ready styling. A small mini-market covers everyday essentials and beach bits, and reception can help with wheelchair hire and luggage storage if needed.

Interconnecting Family Room
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 5
Designed for larger families or those who like extra space, these interconnecting options typically combine two double/twin-style rooms, giving everyone a bit more privacy. Expect a balcony, two shower bathrooms and practical comforts including flat-screen TVs, Wi‑Fi, air-conditioning, kettles, hairdryers, safes and a minibar (stocked with soft drinks, charges may apply for some items). Daily cleaning, fresh towels and regular linen changes are included.

Economy Double or Twin Room
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 2
A great-value choice if you’re planning to spend most of your time by the pool or beach. Facilities mirror the standard rooms, including balcony, shower bathroom, TV, Wi‑Fi, air-conditioning, kettle, hairdryer, safe and minibar*, but with a simpler outlook or location within the hotel.

Standard Double or Twin Room
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 4
Ideal for couples or small families, these rooms offer a flexible double or twin-bed set-up, with space for additional beds depending on occupancy. Each comes with a balcony, shower bathroom, flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, air-conditioning, kettle, hairdryer, in-room safe and minibar*. Daily housekeeping keeps everything tidy throughout your stay.

Double or Twin Room for Sole Use
Sleeps: minimum 1, maximum 3
Perfect for solo travellers or those who like their own space, these rooms offer the same comforts and features as the standard rooms, with the added benefit of sole occupancy and available extra bed space if travelling with a child.

*Images indicative; layouts/views may vary.
*Minibar items and some in-room services may carry a local charge.

🎯 Aerobics and aqua aerobics sessions
🏀 Basketball and volleyball
🎾 Tennis and table tennis
🎲 Darts and small-team games
💦 Aqua park with slides and water-based activities
🎤 Frequent daytime animation and poolside fun (seasonal)
🏖️ Beach games and watersports options nearby (some run by external providers, extra charge)

🛎️ 24-hour reception with luggage storage
🧳 Equipment hire including wheelchair rental (on request)
🧴 Spa with sauna, Turkish bath and massage treatments*
💇 On-site hairdresser*
🛍️ Mini-market for holiday essentials
👧 Children’s club (4–12 yrs), six days per week
🛝 Children’s playground with shaded areas
📶 Free Wi‑Fi throughout the hotel

*Spa, salon and some services are payable locally.

Side combines long sandy beaches with genuine historic interest, thanks to its Roman amphitheatre and the Temple of Apollo set dramatically by the sea. Expect a warm Mediterranean climate, especially from May to October, with plenty of sunshine for pool-and-beach days.

Good to know:
• Destination: Side, Antalya Area, Turkey
• Flight time from UK: around 4.5–5 hours
• Local currency: Turkish Lira (TRY)
• Language: Turkish (English widely spoken in tourist areas)
• Time difference: +2 hours in summer / +3 hours in winter (UK time)
• Dress code: smart-casual may be required in certain restaurants
• Facilities, entertainment and opening times can vary by season and occupancy

*Hotel information is subject to change and may vary by season; always check the latest details at reception on arrival. For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Turkey advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Novum Garden Side directly on the beach?
Novum Garden Side has access to its own private 200m-long beach area on the Side coastline. It’s just a short walk from the hotel buildings, with sunbeds, parasols and a beach bar available for guests.

2. What does All Inclusive Plus include at Novum Garden Side?
All Inclusive Plus typically covers buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main restaurant, plus the option to have dinner at the La Cucina à la carte restaurant. Snacks are served at selected times between meals for at least three hours per day, midnight snacks are available at Bistro La Notte between 22:00 and 07:00, and ice cream is offered at lunch and dinner. Selected local and international branded alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and hot drinks are generally available for a minimum of 22 hours per day, and the minibar is replenished daily with soft drinks. Exact timings and inclusions can change by season.

3. Is Novum Garden Side suitable for children?
Yes, this is a very family-friendly hotel. There’s a children’s club for 4–12 year-olds, a playground, children’s sections in the pools, a small aqua park with slides, and a kids’ buffet and menus in the restaurants. The entertainment team also runs family-focused activities and a mini-disco in the evenings during the main season.

4. Does Novum Garden Side have a spa and gym?
The hotel offers a spa area with a sauna, traditional Turkish bath and a range of massage and beauty treatments for an extra charge. There is also an air-conditioned gym with cardio and strength equipment, plus fitness activities such as aerobics and aqua aerobics for guests who like to stay active.

5. How far is Novum Garden Side from Side resort centre?
The property is approximately 10km from Side resort centre, where you’ll find the harbour, ancient ruins and a wider choice of restaurants and bars. Taxis and local dolmuş (minibuses) are readily available for easy journeys into town.

6. What is the transfer time from Antalya Airport to Novum Garden Side?
The transfer from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Novum Garden Side usually takes around 1 hour 30 minutes by coach, depending on traffic and how many hotel stops are made on your route. Private transfers are often quicker.

7. Is Wi‑Fi available at Novum Garden Side?
Yes, complimentary Wi‑Fi is available throughout the hotel, including in rooms and most public areas, so you can stay connected and share those holiday moments.

8. Are there any dress codes in the restaurants?
The main expectation is smart-casual rather than formal. Swimwear and beachwear are generally not permitted in indoor restaurants or some bars, particularly during dinner. It’s a good idea to pack light cover-ups and footwear for heading from the pool or beach to lunch.