Side Star Resort

🏖️ Beachfront setting with hotel-run shuttle
🍽️ Dine-around All Inclusive Plus with 3 à la cartes
💦 Pool with waterslides plus indoor pool
🎯 Excellent range of sports, games & entertainment
♻️ Certified Sustainable Hotel (GSTC-recognised)
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout

Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rooms: 462 | Blocks: 5 | Floors: 5 | Lifts: 8
Board options: All Inclusive Plus

Child age: up to 14 years (for pricing and facilities)

Side Star Resort sits on the coast near Side, one of Turkey’s most atmospheric ancient towns. Days revolve around the long sweep of golden sand, backed by pine-dotted hills and hotel gardens. A steep path leads down to the beach, but there’s also a daily shuttle if you’d rather ride than walk.

Within 500 metres you’ll find low-key shops, bars and cafés, while Side’s historic centre – with its photogenic Temple of Apollo, harbour and Roman amphitheatre – is around 17km away. It’s an easy day trip for market browsing, bazaar haggling and waterfront dinners.

Direct access to the beach via a steep hill (daily shuttle available)
Nearest shops, bars & restaurants: approx. 500m
Side resort centre: approx. 17km

Approx. transfer time from airport: 1 hour 30 minutes

Side, Antalya Area, Turkey

The All Inclusive Plus concept at Side Star Resort is a real highlight, combining buffet variety with dine-around à la cartes and branded drinks.

The main buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with show cooking, a kids’ buffet, highchairs and handy microwaves for families. In the evenings you can rotate between three themed à la carte restaurants (with reservations and minimum-stay conditions):

• Far East Restaurant – Thai-inspired flavours and Asian classics in an elegant setting.
• Mexican Restaurant – sizzling fajitas, tacos and spicy favourites.
• Turkish Restaurant – local meze, grills and regional dishes for an authentic taste of Turkey.

Between meals, snacks are available from the main restaurant and pool bar, while drinks are covered by a generous bar line-up: a beach bar for sea-breeze refreshments, a lively pool bar, a patisserie-style coffee bar, an adults-only disco bar on selected nights, and the lobby-based Lalezar Bar.

A smart-casual dress code applies in several venues (no beachwear; long trousers requested for gentlemen in some à la cartes). Reservations and supplements may vary by season and board arrangement. What All Inclusive typically includes.

With three outdoor pools, an indoor pool and the Mediterranean on your doorstep, you’re never far from the water at Side Star Resort.

• Main outdoor pools – spacious freshwater pools with sunbathing terraces, loungers and parasols, where inflatables and water toys are allowed in designated areas.
• Waterslide pool – a separate outdoor pool with slides for thrill-seekers. It’s heated from November to March, though the slides themselves may not operate during the cooler months.
• Children’s pool – a shallow freshwater pool open in the warmer months (usually April–October), perfect for younger guests.
• Indoor pool with children’s section – located in the spa centre and heated in winter (typically November–March), ideal for off-season dips.

Pool towels are provided free of charge. Outdoor pool heating and slide operation are weather-dependent and subject to seasonal changes.

Down the hill, a sandy beach awaits for swimming, sunbathing and classic family sandcastle sessions. A daily hotel shuttle makes the trip up and down the slope easier.

Standard Double or Twin Room
Sleeps: 2–3
Bright and comfortable, these rooms feature either a double bed or twin beds, plus an additional bed or sofa bed in some configurations. Expect:

• Balcony
• Flat-screen TV
• Free Wi‑Fi
• Safety deposit box
• Kettle
• Bathrobe and slippers
• Hairdryer
• Minibar (replenished daily, some items chargeable)
• Bathroom with shower
• Air conditioning
• Daily cleaning service

Standard Double or Twin Room with Sea View
Sleeps: 2–3
As per the Standard Room, but with a sea view from the balcony – ideal if you love waking up to the Mediterranean.

Standard Double or Twin Room for Sole Use
Sleeps: 1–2
A standard room allocated for solo travellers, with the same facilities and a balcony.

Standard Double or Twin Room for Single Parent Use
Sleeps: 3
Designed for a single adult travelling with children, with flexible bedding arrangements and all standard amenities.

Large Double or Twin Room
Sleeps: 2–4
More spacious than the standard category, these rooms are a good choice for small families or friends sharing, with extra sleeping capacity and the same in-room comforts.

Large Double Room with Whirlpool
Sleeps: 2–4
Blending extra space with a touch of indulgence, these rooms add an outdoor whirlpool on the balcony alongside all standard facilities – perfect for relaxing evenings.

Family Room
Sleeps: 2–4 (plus an infant in some units)
Family Rooms offer two separate bedrooms: one with a double bed and the other with twin beds or bunk beds. Ideal for families who value privacy and space, they feature:

• Balcony
• Flat-screen TV
• Free Wi‑Fi
• Safety deposit box
• Kettle
• Bathrobe and slippers
• Hairdryer
• Minibar (replenished daily, some items chargeable)
• Bathroom with shower
• Air conditioning
• Daily cleaning service

Family Room with Sea View
Sleeps: 2–4 (plus an infant in some units)
Two-bedroom family layout with the bonus of a sea view from the balcony.

Family Room with Whirlpool
Sleeps: 2–4
Two-bedroom family accommodation, as above, enhanced with an outdoor whirlpool on the balcony – a fun treat for families or a relaxing perk for parents once the kids are in bed.

*Images indicative; layouts/views may vary.

🎳 Bowling alley (local charge; typically open midday–late)
🏋️ Air-conditioned gym (18+; seasonal opening hours)
🏀 Team sports: basketball, football & volleyball
🏌️ Mini-golf and table tennis
🎯 Darts and small team games
🏊 Aqua aerobics and pool-based activities
🤹 Daily daytime entertainment (seasonal), including arts & crafts, family games and water-based fun
🎭 Evening shows with live music, DJs, quizzes, karaoke, mini-disco and professional performances (programme varies by season)

🛎️ 24-hour reception & luggage storage
🧴 Spa with Turkish bath, sauna & massages (extra charge)
💇 On-site hairdresser (extra charge)
🛍️ On-site mini-market for snacks and essentials
👧 Children’s club (4–11 yrs, seasonal, hotel-run)
🏰 Indoor play area & outdoor playground
📶 Free Wi‑Fi throughout the hotel
🚐 Daily shuttle to the beach
♻️ Certified Sustainable Hotel, operating to a GSTC-recognised standard

Services and some activities may operate on a seasonal or weather-dependent basis; local charges may apply for selected facilities.

Good to know for Side & Antalya Area
Language: Turkish
Currency: Turkish Lira (TRY)
Time difference: GMT +2 in summer / +3 in winter
Average flight time from the UK: approx. 4.5–5 hours

Side itself is one of Turkey’s most famous archaeological sites, with headline ruins such as the Temple of Apollo and a remarkably preserved Roman amphitheatre. Alongside the history, you’ll find a lively beachfront scene, a chic marina for bar-hopping, and plenty of water sports from the main beaches.

Prices in resort are generally good value – expect local beer from around £3 and a three-course meal for two from roughly £32, depending on venue and season.

Hotel facilities, entertainment programmes and seasonal openings are based on the previous season and may change. For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Turkey advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Side Star Resort suitable for families?
Yes, Side Star Resort is very family-friendly. There are family rooms and interconnecting-style layouts, children’s pools, a kids’ club for 4–11 year-olds, an indoor playroom, a playground, waterslides, mini-discos and a kids’ buffet in the main restaurant. The long, sandy beach and full entertainment programme make it ideal for multi-generational trips.

2. How far is Side Star Resort from the beach?
Side Star Resort has direct access to the beach via a steep hill from the hotel grounds. If you prefer not to walk, the hotel operates a daily shuttle service down to the beachfront area. Once there, you’ll find a sandy shoreline with loungers and parasols.

3. What does All Inclusive Plus include at Side Star Resort?
All Inclusive Plus typically includes buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main restaurant; one dinner in each of the three à la carte restaurants per stay for guests staying at least seven nights (reservation required, subject to availability); snacks between meals at selected venues; a choice of local and selected international branded drinks until around midnight; and a minibar that’s restocked daily. Exact details and brands can change by season and hotel management.

4. Does Side Star Resort have heated pools or an indoor pool?
Yes. Side Star Resort has an indoor freshwater pool with a children’s section, usually heated between November and March, making it a good option for cooler months. There is also an outdoor pool with slides that’s heated in winter, although the slides are generally not in operation during that time. Pool heating is weather-dependent.

5. Is Wi‑Fi available at Side Star Resort?
Free Wi‑Fi is available throughout Side Star Resort, including in public areas and guest rooms. Connection speeds and coverage may vary depending on location and demand.

6. How long is the transfer from Antalya Airport to Side Star Resort?
The transfer from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Side Star Resort takes around 1 hour 30 minutes by road, depending on traffic and the number of stops made. Private transfers are often quicker and more direct.

7. Is there a dress code in the restaurants at Side Star Resort?
The hotel requests that beachwear is not worn in the main buffet restaurant or the à la carte venues. In the themed à la carte restaurants, gentlemen are usually asked to wear long trousers for dinner. Dress codes can be adjusted by the hotel, so check the latest guidance on arrival.

8. Does Side Star Resort offer spa and wellness facilities?
Yes. The on-site spa at Side Star Resort features a traditional Turkish bath, sauna and a menu of massage and beauty treatments, all available at an extra charge. Opening hours can vary by season and hotel occupancy.

9. What is meant by Side Star Resort being a “Certified Sustainable Hotel”?
This means that, at the time of assessment, Side Star Resort met a sustainability standard that’s recognised by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). In practice, this often includes measures to reduce energy and water use, limit waste and support the local community. Certifications and criteria may change over time, so use this as a general guide rather than a guarantee of specific practices.