Side Mare Resort & Spa

💦 Fantastic multi-pool complex with waterslides and aqua park
🍹 All Inclusive beach bar for lazy seaside days
🎯 Full range of daily activities and evening entertainment
💆 Relaxing spa with Turkish bath, sauna and massage
🛏️ Comfortable rooms and family options sleeping up to 4
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout

Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (local classification)
Travelisto recommendation: solid 4★ all inclusive family resort

Rooms: 320 | Blocks: 2 | Floors: 6 | Lifts: 3

Board options: All Inclusive

Child age guideline: up to 13 years (may vary by season and room type)

Set in the popular resort of Side on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast, Side Mare Resort & Spa balances poolside fun with easy access to the beach and historic sights. Stroll a few hundred metres for local shops, bars and restaurants, or head a little further to reach the wide sandy shoreline and Side’s ancient ruins, amphitheatre and harbourfront dining.

• 400m from the nearest shops, bars and restaurants
• 1.3km from the beach
• 3.8km from Side resort centre and Old Town (Temple of Apollo, amphitheatre)

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

Side, Antalya Area, Turkey

All Inclusive dining at Side Mare Resort & Spa centres around the Pamfilya buffet restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with show-cooking, a kids’ buffet and family-friendly touches like highchairs and microwaves. Once per stay (subject to availability and reservation) you can change things up at the Aspendos à la carte restaurant for international dishes in a more intimate setting.

You’re never far from a drink: there are around six bars, including a pool bar, lobby bar, cocktail bar, lively disco bar and a handy beach bar serving drinks and snacks by the sea. A smart-casual dress code applies in selected venues (no beachwear; long trousers for gentlemen in the main restaurant in the evening). Opening times and availability can vary by season and occupancy. What All Inclusive typically includes.

The hotel’s watery heart is its four outdoor freshwater pools, including a main pool with children’s section, quieter pools for relaxed swimming and a separate beginners’ pool. A dedicated aqua park with slides and inflatable ring rides adds extra thrills for older children and teens, with lifeguards and restrictions in place for safety.

One of the feature pools is heated in spring (usually late April to end of May; weather dependent), making early-season dips much more inviting. Sun terraces with loungers and parasols wrap around the pools, with free pool towels provided.

The nearby beach (approx. 1.3km) offers soft sand and shallow waters typical of Side, plus the hotel’s own Apollo Beach Bar for drinks and snacks during the day, so you can mix poolside fun with time by the sea.

When you’re ready to slow the pace, head to the spa for a traditional Turkish bath, sauna and a menu of massage and beauty treatments (charges apply). There’s also an on-site hairdresser for holiday pampering.

Active guests can make use of the air-conditioned gym with cardio machines, free weights and a stretching area (minimum age usually 15 years), or join in with aerobics, aqua aerobics, darts, football, petanque and table tennis.

A small on-site mini-market covers essentials and snacks, while the reception team can help with local tips, luggage storage and general assistance.

Standard Double or Twin Room
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 2
Bright, comfortable rooms with either a double bed or twin beds and a balcony. Facilities typically include:
– Flat screen TV
– Free Wi‑Fi
– Shower bathroom
– Hairdryer
– Balcony
– Coffee making facilities and kettle
– Minibar*
– Safety deposit box*
– Air conditioning (seasonal, usually 01 Jun–30 Sep)
– Daily room cleaning

Standard Double or Twin Room for Sole Use
Sleeps: minimum 1, maximum 2
All the features of the Standard Room but priced for solo travellers who want extra space and comfort.

Large Standard Double or Twin Room
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 4
More generous in size, these rooms are ideal for small families or friends sharing, with the same amenities as Standard Rooms and additional sleeping space via extra beds or sofa beds.

Large Standard Double or Twin Room for Sole Use
Sleeps: minimum 1, maximum 3
A larger footprint for solo guests or a parent travelling with children, offering flexibility in bedding and the same in-room facilities.

Interconnecting Two Bedroom Family Room
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 4
Perfect for families wanting more privacy, these consist of two interconnecting bedrooms, each with its own facilities, and a shared entrance. Expect:
– Two separate sleeping areas
– Multiple beds across both rooms
– Flat screen TVs and Wi‑Fi in line with hotel standard
– Shared or separate balconies (depending on layout)
– Shower bathroom(s), hairdryer
– Coffee making facilities, kettle, minibar* and safe*
– Seasonal air conditioning and daily cleaning

*Local charges may apply for the minibar and safety deposit box.

*Images indicative; layouts/views may vary.

🎲 Daily daytime entertainment programme with family games
🏊 Aqua aerobics and pool-based activities
⚽ Team sports including football and petanque
🏓 Table tennis and darts
💪 Gym workouts and fitness sessions (age 15+ for gym)
🎤 Evening shows, live music, karaoke, bingo and quizzes (seasonal)
🕺 Mini-disco for younger guests

🛎️ 24-hour reception with luggage storage
🧴 Spa, sauna and Turkish bath (treatments at extra cost)
✂️ On-site hairdresser*
🛍️ Mini-market for essentials
👨‍👩‍👧 Children’s club (4–12yrs) and playground
🛟 Lifeguards at main pools and aqua park (seasonal hours)
🌐 Free Wi‑Fi throughout the hotel
🚖 Assistance with local information and taxi arrangements

*Selected services and facilities carry an extra charge and operate at set times during the season.

Resort insight – Side, Antalya Area
Side blends long, sandy beaches with some of Turkey’s most impressive ancient ruins, from the waterfront Temple of Apollo to a Roman amphitheatre that once seated thousands. The modern resort offers waterfront promenades, a chic marina, and plenty of opportunities for shopping – especially leather goods and jewellery – plus a huge choice of restaurants serving fresh seafood and classic Turkish dishes.

Good to know
• Flight time from UK to Antalya: around 4.5–5 hours
• Local currency: Turkish Lira (TRY)
• Language: Turkish (English widely spoken in tourist areas)
• Time difference: GMT +2 hours in summer / +3 in winter
• Many outdoor facilities, entertainment and pool heating are seasonal and may change with weather or occupancy levels

Information is based on the latest details available but can change; you’ll receive up-to-date guidance on arrival. For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Turkey advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Side Mare Resort & Spa all inclusive?
Yes. Side Mare Resort & Spa operates an All Inclusive concept which typically includes buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main restaurant, plus snacks at selected times between meals for at least three hours per day. A selection of local alcoholic drinks, cocktails, soft drinks and hot beverages are available for up to around 14 hours a day, with a supplement payable after midnight. Exact inclusions may vary by season, so check the information provided at check-in.

2. How far is Side Mare Resort & Spa from the beach and Side centre?
The hotel is approximately 1.3km from the nearest beach and around 3.8km from Side resort centre, where you’ll find the old town, marina and major archaeological sites. Local shops, bars and restaurants are about 400m away. Transfer time from Antalya Airport (AYT) is roughly 1 hour 30 minutes by coach, depending on traffic.

3. Does Side Mare Resort & Spa have an aqua park and children’s facilities?
Yes, this is a great choice for families. The resort features several outdoor pools plus an aqua park with slides and inflatable ring rides. There’s also a children’s club for 4–12 year olds (seasonal), a playground with slides and swings, kids’ sections in some pools and a children’s buffet and menu in the main restaurant. Age, height or weight restrictions can apply for certain slides.

4. Is there a spa or Turkish bath at Side Mare Resort & Spa?
The on-site spa offers a traditional Turkish bath (hamam), sauna and a variety of massages and beauty treatments, along with a hairdressing salon. These services are usually available daily during the main season and carry an extra charge. They’re ideal if you want to unwind after busy days around the pools or exploring Side.

5. What room types can I book at Side Mare Resort & Spa?
You can choose from Standard Double or Twin Rooms, Standard Rooms for Sole Use, Large Standard Rooms (sleeping up to four guests), Large Standard Rooms for Sole Use and Interconnecting Two Bedroom Family Rooms. All come with a balcony, Wi‑Fi, flat screen TV, shower bathroom, hairdryer, coffee making facilities, kettle, and seasonal air conditioning, with a minibar and safe available for an additional local charge.

6. Does Side Mare Resort & Spa have Wi‑Fi?
Yes, complimentary Wi‑Fi is available throughout the hotel, including most public areas and guest rooms, so you can stay connected, share your holiday photos and keep up with emails if you need to.

7. Is Side Mare Resort & Spa suitable for couples as well as families?
Although the resort is very popular with families thanks to its pools and aqua park, couples and friends will also appreciate the spa, gym, beach bar and evening entertainment. If you prefer quieter times, look for travel dates outside the main school holiday periods and request a room in a calmer part of the complex.