Side Star Park
Side | Turkey
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Side Star Park is a lively All Inclusive base just a short stroll from Side’s golden sands. With a private beachfront area, three outdoor pools including a children’s pool with slides, a spa with Turkish bath, bowling alley and a brilliant kids’ club, it’s set up for both couples and families who want plenty to do on site. Add in four restaurants, a beach bar and a sustainable ethos, and you have a very easy holiday choice on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast.
Sun-drenched pool terraces, a palm-lined path to the sand and a compact, friendly layout: Side Star Park wraps everything into one easy All Inclusive stay. Families will love the slides and kids’ club, while couples can drift between the spa, piano bar and beach bar. Being a certified sustainable hotel means your stay is kinder to the local environment too.
For couples and families keen to enjoy Turkey’s Antalya Area with everything on hand, Side Star Park strikes a sweet balance: a private stretch of Side’s sandy beach just 250m away, big pools with slides, and a spa and bars for grown‑up downtime. It’s around 1 hour 30 minutes from Antalya airport. See more Turkey holidays.
Hotel Overview | Side Star Park
Highlights
🏖️ Close to Side’s long sandy beach (approx. 250m) with hotel-run beachfront
🍽️ Option to dine at a sister hotel for extra variety (subject to hotel’s terms)
👨👩👧 Children’s pool, slides, kids’ club and playground
🍹 Beach bar plus disco, piano bar and pool bar
♻️ Certified Sustainable Hotel (GSTC-recognised standard at time of review)
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout
Rating and Board
Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Travelisto recommended category: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Board options: All Inclusive
Child age guideline: up to 13yrs for child pricing and many facilities
Blocks: 2 | Rooms: 228 | Floors: 4 | Lifts: 3
Location | Side Star Park
Location
Side Star Park puts you within strolling distance of everything that makes Side so popular. A short walk leads to the golden-sand main beach, while the resort centre tempts with harbourfront cafés, shops selling leather and jewellery, and ancient ruins dotted between modern streets.
In the evenings, wander into the old town for sunset at the Temple of Apollo, then drift back along the promenade or take a short taxi ride home. With Side Museum, Market Square and Sorgun Beach all within a couple of kilometres, you can easily mix culture, beach time and low-key nightlife in one stay.
Distances and Transfers
• 250m from Side beach
• 550m from Side resort centre
• 640m from Market Square Side
• 1.1km from Side Museum
• 1.7km from Temples of Apollo and Athena
• 2.7km from Sorgun beach
Approx. transfer time from airport: 1 hour 30 minutes from Antalya (AYT)
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Side, Antalya Area, Turkey
Facilities and Rooms | Side Star Park
Restaurants and Bars
Side Star Park’s All Inclusive dining keeps everyone well-fed from breakfast through to late-night drinks.
Main Restaurant (Buffet)
Enjoy buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner with show-cooking stations at lunch and dinner. Expect an international spread with plenty of Turkish touches, salads and desserts. Highchairs are available for little ones. Beachwear is requested not to be worn inside.
À la carte restaurants (reservation required; typically 1 visit per restaurant per stay on 7+ nights, subject to change):
• Fish Restaurant – International seafood and grilled dishes right on the beach (dinner; seasonal).
• Ottoman Restaurant – Classic Turkish cuisine and local specialities for dinner.
• Trattoria Restaurant – Italian favourites, from fresh pasta to pizza.
Gentlemen are usually asked to wear long trousers for à la carte dinners and beachwear is not permitted; opening dates and operation are occupancy and season dependent.
Bars
• Beach Bar – Ideal for a cold drink between sea and sunlounger.
• Pool Bar – Central hub for soft drinks, cocktails and coffee throughout the day.
• Piano Bar – A more relaxed, evening-appropriate spot for a drink before or after dinner.
• Disco Bar – Adults-only late-night bar, open on selected nights with music until the small hours.
All Inclusive generally covers local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for a minimum of 12 hours per day, plus a daily refilled minibar. Exact timings and inclusions can vary by season. What All Inclusive typically includes.
Pool Areas and Beach
With three outdoor pools plus a private section of Side’s sandy beach, water babies are spoiled for choice.
• Large main outdoor freshwater pool with surrounding sun terrace, loungers and parasols (seasonal).
• Second outdoor freshwater pool with water slides – a big hit with families.
• Separate shallow outdoor children’s pool with its own sunbathing area.
• Free pool towels provided, so you can travel lighter.
A short walk brings you to the hotel-managed stretch of Side beach, where the beach bar keeps drinks and snacks close at hand. The shore here is typically gently shelving, making it friendly for paddling with younger children, while the wider Side coastline offers water sports such as jet-skiing and windsurfing (usually run by independent local operators).
Opening dates for pools and the beach bar generally run from spring to late autumn and can be weather and occupancy dependent.
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Spa, Sports and Other Facilities
Spa & wellness
Unwind in the small but well-equipped spa:
• Traditional Turkish bath (hammam)
• Sauna
• Massage and beauty treatments*
• On-site hairdresser*
Treatments and some spa facilities carry local charges and run on seasonal hours, usually between morning and early evening.
Fitness & sports
• Air-conditioned gym with cardio machines, fixed strength equipment, free weights and stretching area (min age 18yrs).
• Aerobics and aqua aerobics classes.
• Darts and table tennis.
• Bowling alley* (typically open afternoons and evenings; a fun option on cooler or breezier days).
Other handy facilities
• Reception with concierge-style assistance and luggage storage.
• On-site mini-market for snacks, inflatables and holiday essentials.
Facilities, opening hours and charges can vary by season and occupancy; details are confirmed locally.
Rooms
Standard Room with Land View
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 3
Light, comfortable rooms with a land-facing balcony – ideal for couples or small families.
Room amenities typically include:
Flat-screen TV • Free Wi‑Fi • Safety deposit box • Balcony • Kettle • Pillow menu • Hairdryer • Daily stocked minibar* • Bathroom with shower • Air conditioning • Daily cleaning and regular towel change.
Standard Room with Land View for Sole Use
Sleeps: minimum 1, maximum 3
All the features of the Standard Room with Land View, but available for single travellers or guests wanting more personal space, with the option to add extra beds if needed for up to three guests in total.
Standard Room with Bunk Beds
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 4
A great family option, offering the same facilities as standard rooms plus bunk beds for children, helping to keep everyone together in one space without sacrificing comfort.
Family Room with Land View
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 4
More spacious accommodation suitable for families wanting extra room to spread out. Family rooms are located in both the main building and an annex building. Facilities mirror those of standard rooms with land view, with additional sleeping space for children.
*Images indicative; layouts/views may vary.
Activities & Experiences
Hotel Activities
• Aerobics and aqua aerobics sessions
• Darts and table tennis
• Bowling alley* (extra charge)
• Frequent daytime entertainment (seasonal), including small team games and water-based activities
• Evening entertainment programme (seasonal) with in-house shows, professional performances, quizzes, karaoke, live DJ and live music
• Mini-disco for younger guests on selected evenings
Programmes change through the season and are usually more frequent between May and October.
Guest Services
• 24-hour reception with concierge-style assistance
• Luggage storage for early arrivals or late departures
• Free Wi‑Fi throughout the hotel
• On-site mini-market for essentials and souvenirs
• Highchairs in restaurants and children’s buffet options on many evenings
• Kids’ club (4–12yrs) with arts and crafts, games and sports (seasonal, supervised by hotel staff)
• Indoor play area and outdoor playground with swings and slides (age/height restrictions may apply)
• Spa with Turkish bath, sauna, massages and beauty treatments*
• On-site hairdresser*
*Local charges apply for selected services and facilities; availability can vary depending on occupancy and season.
Practical Info
Destination: Side, Antalya Area, Turkey
Side blends long golden beaches with one of Turkey’s most atmospheric archaeological zones. The old town curls around a small peninsula where cobbled streets and harbour cafés sit beside Roman ruins and the photogenic Temple of Apollo – especially striking at sunset.
• Language: Turkish
• Currency: Turkish Lira (TRY)
• Time difference: typically +2 hours from the UK in summer (+3 in winter)
• Average flight time from UK: around 4.5–5 hours
• Local costs (approx.): a local beer from about £3.00; a three-course meal for two from around £32.00 (prices fluctuate with exchange rates and season).
Hotel facilities, entertainment schedules, pools, bars and restaurants often operate seasonally (typically late spring to autumn) and may change without prior notice. Some services are subject to weather or occupancy and may incur an extra charge.
For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Turkey advice.
Prices and Book | Side Star Park
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FAQs | Side Star Park
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How far is Side Star Park from the beach?
Side Star Park is approximately 250 metres from Side’s main sandy beach. The hotel typically manages a private beachfront area with sunbeds and a beach bar, so you can move easily between pool and sea.
2. What’s included in the All Inclusive at Side Star Park?
The All Inclusive package at Side Star Park usually includes buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main restaurant, plus one à la carte dinner in each of the three à la carte restaurants per stay for guests booking a minimum of 7 nights (advance reservations required). Snacks are served at selected times between meals for at least two hours per day, and local wine, beer, spirits, cocktails, hot drinks and soft drinks are available for at least 12 hours daily. A minibar in your room is generally refilled every day. Exact details may change each season, so check the current information on arrival.
3. Is Side Star Park suitable for children?
Yes, Side Star Park is very family-friendly. There is a separate children’s pool, a pool with slides, kids’ club for ages 4–12 years, an indoor play area, outdoor playground, mini-disco and highchairs in the restaurants. Standard rooms with bunk beds and family rooms offer extra sleeping space for parents travelling with children.
4. Does Side Star Park have evening entertainment?
The hotel usually runs a full entertainment programme from spring through autumn, with daytime activities, small team games and water-based fun, followed by evening shows, live music, live DJ sets, quizzes, bingo, karaoke and a mini-disco. The adults-only disco bar also opens on selected nights. Schedules vary by month and occupancy.
5. Is there a spa and gym at Side Star Park?
Yes. Guests can make use of an air-conditioned gym with cardio machines, weights and a stretching area, as well as a spa area with Turkish bath, sauna and a range of massage and beauty treatments, plus an on-site hairdresser. Some services are at an extra charge and opening hours may be seasonal.
6. Is Side Star Park a sustainable hotel?
Side Star Park holds a Certified Sustainable Hotel label, meaning it has met a GSTC-recognised sustainability standard at the time of assessment. Travelisto aims to re-check certifications regularly, but schemes and criteria can change, so use this as a helpful guide rather than a permanent guarantee.
7. How long is the transfer from Antalya Airport?
The approximate transfer time from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Side Star Park is around 1 hour 30 minutes by coach or private transfer, depending on traffic and any intermediate stops for other hotels.















