The Raga Side Hotel

🔞 Adults-only hotel (16+) for a laid-back, grown-up vibe
⏰ 24-hour All Inclusive Plus with à la carte snacks and drinks
🎭 Lively programme of daytime activities and evening shows with live DJ
📍 Fantastic location a short stroll from the beach and Side’s historic centre
🛏️ Modern, stylish rooms including beachfront annexe options
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout

Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Hotel size: 207 rooms across 2 blocks, 5 floors, 3 lifts

Board options: All Inclusive Plus

Minimum age: 16 years (adults-only property)

Set between Side’s golden sands and its atmospheric old town, The Raga Side Hotel puts you in an enviable spot for both beach time and culture.

Stroll just over 100m to the hotel’s private section of the sandy beach for gentle waves and turquoise water, or follow the promenade around 10–15 minutes into Side’s centre for the harbour, shops and restaurants. The Temple of Apollo and the impressive Roman amphitheatre are close enough for an easy pre-dinner wander, especially magical at sunset.

Despite the central location, the hotel itself feels nicely self-contained, with everything you need on-site – ideal if you’re planning to lean into the 24-hour All Inclusive Plus.

• 250m to the nearest shops and restaurants
• 120m to the sandy beach (with private hotel section)
• 700m to Side resort centre and harbour
• Approx. transfer time from Antalya Airport (AYT): 1 hour 30 minutes
Approx. transfer time from airport: 1 hour 30 minutes

Side, Antalya Area, Turkey

As an All Inclusive Plus hotel, The Raga Side takes its food and drink seriously. The main restaurant handles buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner with international favourites and Turkish dishes, plus live-cooking stations in high season.

There’s a strong à la carte line-up too, with several options open subject to season and occupancy:

• International À la Carte – smart-casual dinners with a global menu
• Fish À la Carte – seafood-focused dinners, perfect after a beach day
• Cuisine Raffinée Snack Restaurant – à la carte snacks 24 hours a day (outside main meal times), a big win if you keep late hours
• Beach Snack Restaurant – laid-back bites by the sea at selected times

The bar scene is varied: enjoy coffee and cake by the pool, sweet treats at the patisserie bar, big-screen action in the sports bar, and late nights in the disco bar (three evenings a week, typically). The lobby bar keeps things going with a selection of international branded drinks included in the All Inclusive Plus.

A smart dress code applies in some venues (no beachwear; long trousers requested for gentlemen in certain restaurants), and reservations plus supplements may be required depending on your board and length of stay. Offerings and opening hours can change seasonally.

What All Inclusive typically includes.

Pool days here revolve around two outdoor freshwater pools, including the instantly-recognisable guitar-shaped main pool edged with sunbeds and parasols. There’s also a quieter outdoor pool, again adult-only, so the whole complex keeps its relaxed feel.

On cooler days, a heated indoor freshwater pool (seasonal) takes over, ideal at the very start or end of the summer.

Just 120m away, the hotel’s private section of sandy beach offers more sunbeds and parasols, with gentle waves and typically calm water. Inflatables and water toys are permitted in designated areas, and you’re close enough to nip back up to the hotel for lunch before returning to the beach.

Facilities can vary slightly between pools and by season, but sun loungers and parasols are widely available.

Wellness and activity options include:

• Air-conditioned gym – cardio equipment, free weights and a stretching area (typically 09:00–20:00, seasonal)
• Aqua aerobics, darts and table tennis – light, sociable daytime activities
• Spa & wellness centre – sauna, steam room and traditional Turkish bath, plus a menu of massage and beauty treatments (charges apply, set opening hours)
• On-site hairdresser – handy for a blow-dry or tidy-up before an evening out

There’s also a small on-site mini-market for snacks, sun cream and last-minute essentials, along with a concierge-style reception team to help with local information and excursions.

Economy Beachfront Room in Annexe
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 2 adults
Great if you want to be close to the sea. These rooms are located in the annexe building, approximately 120m from the main block. Expect neutral, modern styling and: balcony, flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, safety deposit box, kettle, minibar (stocked daily, charges may apply), shower bathroom and air conditioning (seasonal). Daily cleaning is included.

Standard Double or Twin Room with Land View
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 2 adults
Comfortable rooms in the main building with a balcony overlooking the land or local area. Facilities include flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, safe, kettle, hairdryer, minibar*, shower bathroom, seasonal air-conditioning, and daily cleaning with regular towel change.

Standard Double or Twin Room with Side Sea View
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 2 adults
Similar in layout and facilities to Land View rooms but with a side-on glimpse of the Mediterranean from the balcony.

Standard Double or Twin Room with Sea View
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 2 adults
For more of those Aegean blues, choose a full sea view room with balcony. Facilities mirror the other standard rooms: flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, safe, kettle, hairdryer, minibar*, shower bathroom, seasonal air-con, and daily cleaning and towel change.

Standard Rooms for Sole Use
Options: Land View, Side Sea View, or Sea View
Sleeps: minimum 1, maximum 1 adult
Perfect for solo travellers wanting their own space without compromising on comfort. Same amenities as the equivalent double/twin categories.

Suite
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 3 adults
A more spacious choice with a seating area and upgraded touches such as bathrobes and slippers. You’ll have a balcony, flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, safe, kettle, minibar*, hairdryer, shower bathroom, seasonal air-conditioning, and daily cleaning with towel change – ideal if you’re staying a little longer or celebrating a special occasion.

*Images indicative; layouts/views may vary.

🎯 Daily daytime entertainment programme (seasonal)
🏓 Table tennis and darts
🏊 Aqua aerobics sessions in the pool
💪 Gym workouts in the air-conditioned fitness room
🎶 Evening entertainment with in-house shows and professional performances
🎧 Live DJ sets on selected nights for a laid-back party vibe

🛎️ 24-hour reception with concierge-style assistance
🧳 Luggage storage for early arrivals/late departures
🛍️ On-site mini-market for essentials
💆 Spa, Turkish bath, sauna and steam room (treatments at extra cost)
💇 On-site hairdresser (charges apply)
🌐 Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
♻ Certified sustainable hotel, supporting more responsible stays

Side combines long sandy beaches with some of Turkey’s most impressive classical ruins, including the Temple of Apollo and a remarkably well-preserved Roman amphitheatre. Expect a good choice of restaurants, bars and shops along the waterfront and in the old town.

• Country: Turkey
• Region: Antalya Area
• Resort: Side
• Flight time from UK: around 4.5–5 hours
• Local currency: Turkish Lira (TRY)
• Language: Turkish (English widely used in tourist areas)
• Time difference: GMT +3 (summer and winter)

Facilities and entertainment are typically strongest between April and October and may be reduced outside peak season or according to hotel occupancy. Some services and facilities (including selected drinks, spa treatments and minibar items) may carry an extra charge.

For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Turkey advice.

The Raga Side Hotel Prices & Book
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is The Raga Side Hotel adults-only?
Yes. The Raga Side Hotel is an adults-only property with a minimum guest age of 16 years. That keeps the atmosphere relaxed and well-suited to couples and groups of friends rather than families with younger children.

2. How far is The Raga Side Hotel from the beach and Side old town?
The hotel is approximately 120m from the sandy beach, where it has its own private section with sunbeds and parasols. Side resort centre – including the harbour, restaurants, shops and major ruins – is roughly 700m away, an easy walk along the promenade.

3. What does All Inclusive Plus include at The Raga Side Hotel?
All Inclusive Plus typically covers buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main restaurant, at least one à la carte dinner per stay (for minimum five-night stays, reservation required, usually in the International or Fish restaurant), 24-hour à la carte snacks at Cuisine Raffinée outside main meal times, additional snacks from the Beach Snack Restaurant at selected hours, and a wide choice of local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks 24 hours a day. Some international branded drinks are also included from the Lobby Bar, and the minibar is stocked daily. Exact inclusions can change seasonally, so check the latest details on arrival.

4. Does The Raga Side Hotel have good evening entertainment?
Yes. There’s a full entertainment programme with daily evening shows, professional performances and live DJ sets on selected nights. Earlier in the season you can expect in-house and professional shows; from around June, the programme usually expands further, often including a livelier atmosphere in the disco bar.

5. What spa and wellness facilities are available?
The hotel offers a dedicated spa area with a Turkish bath (hammam), sauna and steam room, plus a menu of massage and beauty treatments at extra charge. There’s also a heated indoor pool (seasonal) and a well-equipped air-conditioned gym. Opening hours and services may vary by date and occupancy.

6. Is Wi-Fi available at The Raga Side Hotel?
Yes. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, including in the rooms and main public areas, so you can stay connected or stream on your own devices.

7. How long is the transfer from Antalya Airport (AYT)?
The transfer from Antalya Airport to The Raga Side Hotel is typically around 1 hour 30 minutes by coach, depending on traffic and how many stops are made en route.

8. Are there quieter room options at The Raga Side Hotel?
For a calmer feel, guests often opt for land-view or side-sea-view rooms away from the main entertainment areas, or the Economy Beachfront rooms located in the separate annexe building about 120m from the main block. If you’re sensitive to noise, it’s worth requesting a quieter location when you book – requests can’t be guaranteed but are noted by the hotel.