Side Star Elegance

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Алёна А.

Level 4 Local Expert

Great hotel. Location: near the center of Side, you can walk along the sea, take a bus or taxi. We were in the third building, the rooms are new after renovation, bathrobes and slippers in the room, cleaning is normal, the minibar is replenished every day, towels are changed. The food is very tasty and very diverse, both for vegetarians and dietary. There are several types of fish, meat is mainly beef, lamb, poultry, shrimps, and there are many different forms. There are always places in the restaurant. Food around the clock. If you do not have time for breakfast, there is a late breakfast, bars open immediately, including on the beach, pool, lunch begins, late dinner until 7 a.m. Delicious tortillas, waffles, and pizza are baked on the beach. And everything is delicious everywhere! Alcohol is local and imported, they do not spare and do not dilute! The beach has a gentle entrance to the sea, sand, depth is not immediate, you have to go through, there are always free sun beds. At the pools, it is better to occupy in advance, but you will find free ones here by lunch. We didn't go to the evening animation, but we really enjoyed the live music performance, the musical groups change on different days. The atmosphere in the hotel is friendly to everyone. I liked that there was no crowding, cleanliness everywhere, well-groomed greenery. The hotel is not cheap, but it is 100% worth the money! I really liked it!

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Ирина Харитонова

Level 6 Local Expert

We are currently vacationing at Side Star Elegance, a chic place in this price category. The hotel was chosen for a long time and meticulously, we did not lose. It seemed a bit gloomy on the first day after the trip, but the hotel seems to be opening up every day. I attached a photo, this is a room with a sea view, building 2. Who will choose between sea view and a view of the surrounding area — it is better to overpay a little and take a view of the sea. With a view of the surroundings, you may come across a room with a road under the windows — not critical, but nevertheless. The territory is very green, there are a lot of stairs, get ready) at the same time, there are elevators and ramps everywhere, there will be no problems for people with limited mobility and mothers with strollers. There is a lot of food, the choice is excellent, everything is delicious. The mini-bar in the room is replenished every day, cleaning every day. The room itself is quite pleasant, we didn't find any joints. A lot of the staff speaks Russian, and you'll generally feel good with basic English. All the little things are calmly solved through the reception, everyone is very responsive. The territory is well maintained, it is clear that it is cleaned constantly. There are plenty of sun beds on the beach even during peak hours. The Wi-Fi is great everywhere, it may fall off a little on the beach, but it quickly connects back. 100% is enough for basic work, video calls from the room pull perfectly. There is enough imported alcohol, bars too, ice cream fridges, lots of snacks throughout the day — you definitely won't starve :)) In general, the hotel is very cool, the location is also great, I can safely recommend it.

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Анна

Level 5 Local Expert

Vacationing with my husband, July 2025. I liked the hotel)) The food is delicious, drinks are available 24/7. There is imported alcohol. There is not much animation, the hotel is not a party place, more for a relaxing holiday. There are a lot of stairs)) if the room is somewhere on the 3rd floor, you will walk a lot)) But after such dinners, it was useful for us even to have a lot of sun beds on the beach, we always found free ones at any time. But you can almost never find a free place by the pool... people just leave a towel and leave.. but it didn't really upset us, we mostly rested by the sea)) There is Wi-Fi even on the beach, everything catches perfectly. the beach is sand with small pebbles or small shells, I don't even know what it is)) We always took ice cream and drinks to the beach with us)) Germans mostly rest here. The staff doesn't know much Russian, it wasn't a problem for us, as my husband knows English. The rooms are good and modern. The bar was refilled every day during cleaning. The bar has beer, juice, soda and water. I was also pleased with the presence of a promenade along which you can walk to the ancient Side, where the very beautiful architecture has been preserved. In general, if you are not looking for party hotels, then I recommend it. Clean, tasty, beautiful, not far from the airport for about an hour.

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Вениамин И.

Level 6 Local Expert

I am currently staying at this hotel and felt it necessary to write a small review. In general, the hotel is for all 5*. The food is a wide variety of meat, fish, chicken, duck and much more. For every taste, weight, desire and appetite! The rooms are in good condition, there are small things in the form of a shower holder that slides. But it's all fixable. Replenished mini bar every day with free drinks (effes beer, cola, sprite, etc.) Beach - sand, sand in the water. There are lonely stones deeper, it didn't scare me. There are plenty of sun beds, umbrellas are reliable and large. There is a ficus bar (snack bar) near the beach. The territory is very green, several pools, 2 slides, a lot of sleek kittens. There are about 7 bars, and we haven't been able to get around everything yet. Alcohol is mostly imported, bottled beer in several bars and 4-5 types. The contingent is diverse, mostly foreign. In general, I definitely recommend it.

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ник феникс

Level 8 Local Expert

Excellent hotel, well rested, the staff knows a little Russian, cleaning every day, replenishment of the bar, a variety of buffet food, 4 Ala kart restaurants, warm pools 50 m from the sea, free deck chairs.

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Людмила Королева

Level 11 Local Expert

A big hotel. The rooms are not new, but they are clean. The food is delicious and of high quality. There are several bars where you can have a snack and a drink. There are many refrigerators with water. Large territory. They respond quickly to requests. There are a lot of foreigners, everyone treats each other kindly and respectfully. Beach towels. Sandy, clean beach. There are plenty of sun beds for everyone. In the evening, a show program and live music. The embankment is a big plus. The hotel is good, and if desired, flaws can be found in everything and always.

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Марина Федорова

Level 11 Local Expert

A five-star hotel that is located on the first line of the sea, but in fact it will take you at least 15 minutes to get there, 50 steps and two elevators. There is a lift for half the way and a long walk through the dining room, bar and spa to finally get to the sea. But alas, you will never find a free sunbed there unless you can't sleep and you run not to breakfast but to the beach to borrow sun beds. Shame. There are also no sun beds near the pools. I'm sending you photos of both the beach and the pool. There are no seats. The rest is ruined. There are no events in the evening, only pensioners are on the ground. The whole hotel speaks German, and most of the guests are Germans. Lunch is only 1.5 hours. We only got in on day 6. It is very difficult to get into this corridor. The ice cream is inedible, but the alcohol is good. Cleaning and drinks are replenished every day by the minibar. The food in the dining room is monotonous as always. Pears, peaches, nectarines are wooden. You can't eat. In the evening, cats lie on the sun beds and shit in the sand, flies on the beach. Think a hundred times before you buy a tour here.

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Татьяна Иванькова

Level 3 Local Expert

I really liked the hotel. I had a very comfortable rest. It's clean, cozy, and beautiful. I liked everything in the room. Delicious and varied food. A large selection of dishes.. Polite staff. It was fun. Music, dancing. The beach is clean and comfortable.. The territory is large, there are many pools, bars..

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Яна Соловьева

Level 8 Local Expert

We had a rest at the hotel at the end of August.The staff is friendly at the reception, because we arrived in the morning, we immediately offered breakfast and a room to change clothes.They gave me beach towels .We checked in at 14. The room is nice, newly renovated and has a side view of the sea.The first days of the phrase Who builds like that!She didn't leave...but then we got used to it.The hotel is cascading, minus the stairs, plus stunning views.There is a special lift.The territory is very well maintained, green, lots of trees.(mandarin,olive,persimmon) etc.)Cool shapes.There is a lot of food, but not all of it is delicious.Good themed dinners..It is delicious in the bars by the beach and pool and the service was excellent at a super party.I liked it pizza, waffles.Gozleme is not very good. The beach is great, big, clean, there are always sun beds.The approach is shallow, the bottom is uneven, there are always medium waves, I did not like that there are big dogs. The promenade to the old side is 30 minutes along the sea.I recommend.The animation is weak, but there is live music in the bar every day, super.There were 3 a la carte, Italian,fish and Chinese.It's delicious, better than most.!Thanks to Russian-speaking Natalia, she will help with any question.On the wedding anniversary, the hotel gave champagne to the room, it's nice!The impression is good overall, the rest was a success.

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Анастасия А.

Level 24 Local Expert

The hotel is wonderful, everything was very pleasant! Firstly, the location is very convenient: on the first line, a 25-minute walk along the coastal promenade is the Ancient Side, we walked there almost every evening. The private beach is quite large, there are always sun beds (special thanks to Ali, the hotel employee in charge of the beach - he is so attentive to all guests and will always help). Very comfortable entry into the sea, smooth, without rocks. The territory of the hotel is quite large. There is a special feature in it - a cascading arrangement, in tiers. At first it seems difficult to remember where everything is, but in a couple of days everything is quickly remembered. There are a lot of stairs, and this is great, it allows you not to bring home extra pounds from delicious local food. For those who find it difficult to get around like this, there are elevators and a funicular. Judging by the audience, it doesn't bother the older guests either. The audience is mostly Europeans, Germany, the Netherlands, by the way, many of them are former Russians, mostly older than average, and there are a few Russians. There are several a la carte restaurants and bars on site. The food, in my opinion, is simply gorgeous! Sometimes it doesn't even come to themed restaurants, it's so delicious and varied in the main restaurant. Separately, I would like to mention such relevant accents as the availability of dietary nutrition and lactose-free milk! They feed you around the clock. Drinks are also plentiful, there are both local and original imported ones. Special thanks to the waiters Mehmet, Mohammed, Hussein, Adnan! Animation throughout the day, evening performances in the amphitheater and live music in the bar. In general, the hotel has a very correct, customer-oriented policy, attentive and welcoming attitude towards guests from all staff, and the appropriate tone is set by the management, constantly present in the life of the hotel, it is all visible and felt. The pearl of the hotel is the sincere and charming Saadat - guest relations, which will help you solve any issues, and even in Russian, which makes this task so much easier. Many thanks to her! We were also lucky with the hotel guide from Anex - charming Alexandra will always come to the rescue and solve any problem. We were initially accommodated in an unsuccessful room, but in the next few days, at our request, we were moved to a nice, comfortable room with a good view. It is very pleasant that departing guests are given the opportunity to use the shower room after vacating the room to clean themselves up before departure, you just need to make an appointment at the reception in advance. In general, no matter what you touch, everything is fine, everything is taken care of by the guest. The rest was just wonderful, I didn't want to leave, but I'd love to come back here!

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Яков Лагерфельд

Level 2 Local Expert

There are absolutely no disadvantages. The hotel is simply divine. Very interesting for its development. Something is constantly changing. The complex architecture will allow you to get lost in three pines, and it's even interesting. Lots of bars. Multi-level building. Good bars, very rich meat food, which is rare in Turkey. A clean beach. Nice pool. Make no mistake, you will enjoy everything here.

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людмила г.

Level 3 Local Expert

The hotel is good, the food, the service in the restaurant is top notch.But the beach is a mess. At 9:00, there is not a single free sunbed, and nowhere, Neither on the beach, nor by the pools, nor on the lawns, there is no free space anymore.People with children walk around the beach and come back, this is the first time I've seen this.And with the exchange of beach towels, the exchange is from 16.00 to 19.00, but at 17.00 there are no clean towels anymore, come back tomorrow.We are staying at this hotel now.

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Валерия Е.

Level 6 Local Expert

A great hotel! I liked everything very much, I stayed at this hotel 3 times. Twice the hotel upgraded the rooms to a room with a Jacuzzi on the balcony. There are many cafes, bars and restaurants on site (you can eat 24 hours). The food is delicious and varied, for every taste. A large pool with slides, plus two pools for adults and two for children. Lots of entertainment: animation for children and adults all day (sports games, contests and shows in the evenings), gym, slot machines, table tennis. A large clean sandy beach, a gentle entrance to the water. Polite staff. A large and green area.

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Alex Kummel

Level 4 Local Expert

A good five for passive relaxation. Among the advantages of a room with a Jacuzzi on the balcony, a good set of food courts and food, lots of cats!!! The hotel is aimed at Germans, which will also be a plus for those who want to take a break from the dustpan, getting drunk in the morning and dragging food from the buffet to the room. A decent selection of cocktails and alcohol. The beach is its own, sandy, there are always free places. If you are traveling from Anex tour, do not take an overview and a shopping tour - a divorce at the level of a flea market from the nineties. Also, it should be borne in mind that groups on excursions gain more than the guide can digest and the timing of returning to the hotel will always be prolonged. On my own, I can only recommend the Q-spa, which is really worth the money. The person responsible for this direction should be dismissed from Anex for professional incompetence. Excursions should be exciting and interesting, and not a divorce for the money of compatriots.

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Татьяна П

Level 7 Local Expert

We stayed at this hotel three times. And we really hope that this will not be the last time!! The hotel is great!! A hotel for a relaxing, decent stay. Although there are children's slides and animation, but there are few children! Therefore, everything is calm and at a high level. The hotel is no longer new, all the reflections of the time under renovation are visible. I would like to see changes in this area next year. But about this, it is clear that this is a 5-star hotel with a soul and a history! The staff is lovely, the food is varied. An excellent beach!!! There are a lot of multi-level bars on the territory of the hotel. If you want a piano, if you want live music, no, there are evening shows! Near the old town, a great promenade back and forth along the sea. I recommend it for families of 40+!

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Vadim

Level 8 Local Expert

**Side Star Elegance** is an excellent five-star hotel that fully justifies its category. **Location and territory:** * First line from the sea * Large green area with tangerine, pomegranate trees and banana bushes * Convenient promenade along the sea * The old town of Side is nearby **Infrastructure:** * Multiple pools (including heated) * Gym * Basketball and tennis courts * Table tennis * Bowling and slot machines for an additional fee.the fee * Billiards * Round-the-clock food and drinks * Free Wi-Fi in all areas **Beach and sea:** * Private sandy beach * Gentle entrance to the water * Soft sand * Excellent condition of the beach area **Power supply:** * A varied menu * Delicious dishes for every taste * Works even in winter **Rooms:** * Some rooms have a Jacuzzi on the balcony * In general, the rooms require updating **Service and entertainment:** * Polite and friendly staff * Evening shows * Live music * Animation for children and adults * Sports events **Features:** * Predominantly foreign audience (about 90% are elderly Germans) * Few Russian-speaking staff * Ideal for a relaxing family vacation * Especially good for relaxing 40+ **Overall impression:** The hotel is perfect for a relaxing, comfortable stay. Despite some age-related signs of the building, the level of service and quality of service remain excellent. We are especially pleased with our own beach area and well-developed infrastructure. I recommend it for those who are looking for a decent vacation in Side.

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duygu y.

Level 3 Local Expert

The food is magnificent, although there is not much variety, the flavors and quality are 1. Class, also one of the rare hotels where you can find 24-hour food, pools are more than enough according to the hotel's capacity, the beach is great, drinks 1. Class, they are all imported beautiful brands, but the service and interest are quite insufficient, the hotel has a lot of capacity for people, but it is effective to have a solution accordingly, I love its bars, elegance keeps its name alive.

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Елена Ткаченко

Level 8 Local Expert

Excellent hotel, with good service and delicious food. A sandy beach with a nice and gentle entrance to the sea. Along the boardwalk, you can walk to the ancient Side. The peculiarity is that there are many Europeans. If that's a plus for you. Welcome, you won't regret it.

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Светлана Семенова

Level 6 Local Expert

A wonderful hotel, one of the best in Side! This is the second time we have rested in it. The rooms, the restaurant, the service are all top notch. Excellent cuisine and premium alcoholic beverages! I heartily recommend it!

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Виталий Терехов

Level 10 Local Expert

We are coming back here for the third time and for good reason))) A hotel with different venues for every taste, round-the-clock food and drinks, which turned out to be very important when we arrive or leave at night. We have not seen this in other hotels. Beautiful sea and beach, unlike the neighboring hotels. And of course the promenade along the beaches towards Belek is beautiful (there is fresh pomegranate juice on the beach around 5 km from the hotel))) And of course the old town is not far away Next year we will plan this place again

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Сергей Королев

Level 8 Local Expert

A very good hotel, everything is on the level - food, rooms, territory, pools, beach. In general, everything they go there for. Among the disadvantages - the hotel is multi-level, there are elevators, but it takes a long time to wait for them) There are also a lot of Germans, maybe it's important to someone, it didn't matter to us

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Татьна Бочкарева

Level 3 Local Expert

Great, eight out of ten. Food, drinks (martel, chivas, Baylis, Red Label are my favorites, and many other decent ones), the hotel is tired but keeps its mark. The beach is super, sandy, good access to the sea.

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Петр О

Level 6 Local Expert

July 25th. The opinion about the hotel is twofold. On the plus side, we were well received at the reception, we arrived early, and the room is already ready for us, and even with a large terrace. On inspection, it turned out that there was not enough sofa for a third person and the door to the terrace did not close, but surprisingly everything was fixed quickly, very nice. There are plenty of sun beds on the sea and by the pools. The beach is sandy with a smooth entrance to the sea. The territory is well maintained, everything is green. Alcoholic beverages are available of imported origin. What can be said about the disadvantages, most likely arising from the opportunity to compare with holidays in other hotels of this class. The territory is not large, but the hotel is located on an elevation and a hike from the sea to your room will replace good cardio, believe me, in sports for a long time. At sea, my personal subjective opinion is that there is not enough pier, passing a shoal filled with vacationers is not very pleasant, and there are a lot of them. The food in the video reviews is just great, I won't say that it's bad, but the choice is meager, although I won't say that you will stay hungry at a standard restaurant like many others. Another interesting fact is that there are a lot of bars on the territory, but like in most they start working from 10-11 o'clock, they also include standing refrigerators with ice cream and soft drinks. Imported alcoholic beverages are presented in a small assortment. What can I say in conclusion, the hotel is not bad for your money, standard rooms, food, beach, friendly bartenders (who do not speak Russian), and you can visit a lot of foreigners, everyone goes for different sensations. At least to visit in order to have something to compare it with.

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Елена В.

Level 2 Local Expert

The hotel is oddly shaped, but it has many advantages: a basketball (tennis) court, good fitness.the hall, present.tennis, free good Wi-Fi throughout, a warm pool outside and inside, the food is wonderful, even in winter! And, most importantly, good, friendly staff! There are slot machines, bowling, billiards for an additional fee.payment. One of the minor disadvantages is that there are few Russian speakers, even in the staff. It's worth coming here) by the way, there is a path to the city along the embankment, there are a lot of people walking on it) it was not possible to appreciate the sea, winter ...)

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Тимур

Level 8 Local Expert

Excellent 5* hotel. A small area, there is a promenade for walking along the sea, proximity to the ancient city. The beach is clean, the entrance to the sea is without stones, there are no problems finding a sunbed on the 2-3 line. Food and drinks at the UAll level, lots of bars, at any level. The staff is friendly.

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Igor

Level 8 Local Expert

We had a rest in early September 2024. It's not the first time we've been to this hotel. After reading the negative reviews, we are shocked. The hotel left only positive impressions. Starting from the reception staff to the maids. I would like to note Natalia's excellent work at the reception, she always quickly solves all the questions that arise, as well as her partner (the guy with glasses), who speaks Russian decently thanks to Natalia's training. I would especially like to mention the work of the waiter Samet. We definitely recommend the hotel.

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Максим

Level 10 Local Expert

We were on a honeymoon, booked with a sea view, but we never got it, but we were offered a room with access to a private pool, high, lucky, and we overpaid another 100k on top. There are a lot of foreigners and mostly Germans

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Ignat

Level 3 Local Expert

Nice hotel, great food and bars! The vast territory, everyone will find something to do! We enjoyed everything and had a rest in July 2025. I recommend it!

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Надежда Павленко

Level 7 Local Expert

A huge luxury hotel. It's expensive, but it's worth it. There is a lot of space on the beach, the deck chairs are new, all the same. The beach towels are all the same color-turquoise, this is the color of the hotel.There are refrigerators with soft drinks on the territory of the hotel-juices in small packages, which is very convenient, gas. sprite, cola and Fanta water, regular bottled water. Order is everywhere

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IRINA KUDRYAEVA

Level 13 Local Expert

It was a wonderful vacation. The hotel is wonderful. The highlight was, of course, the Jacuzzi on the balcony. Even in February, the sun is warm and the water is hot. In the evening, it is easy to walk to Side's old town. Or you can sit with a glass of Martel and listen to Beethoven's sonatas, which are masterfully performed on the piano by local performers.

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ирина савельева

Level 10 Local Expert

Great hotel. Delicious food with a wide selection of dishes. Very green area with tangerine pomegranate trees and banana bushes. The beach has soft sand and gentle entry into the water. There is a promenade along the shore. In the cold season, the heated pool. Interesting evening programs

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Светлана Углева

Level 4 Local Expert

Good day to all! For the first time in my life I decided to write a review! The tour was bought for two through Travelata. I'll probably start with the departure. Azur Airlines flew to Antalya. I wanted to warn everyone - do not fly these airlines. The flight was delayed, the plane was terribly old, the seats were so close, which is worse than in Victory. It was stated that if the flight is 5 hours, then lunch is served on board, we had it written on the ticket that the flight is 4.5 hours. As a result, we sat on the plane for an hour, and then flew for another five hours (more than stated!). At least they gave me water))). We flew to Antalya, then they took us on the bus for an hour and trudged 1.5 hours to Side. And instead of 17.00, we were brought to the hotel at 20.00. And yes, we got the impression that the Anex tour specifically detains tourists at the airport in order to bring them to the hotel later. This is their trick!!! Well, now about a vacation at the Side Star Elegance5* hotel. The hotel itself is located in a very good location, everything is nearby, you can walk to the old town. The reception was well received! They immediately gave me the keys to the room. We lived in building 3. The room is clean, cleaning every day. The room was rented with a sea view, but! But!!! We got a room with a side sea view!!! The reception explained that all rooms were occupied. But basically we stayed in this room, as the balcony faced the quiet side! Towels, slippers, gel, shampoo are in the room. We didn't have toothbrushes and toothpaste when we checked in (it's good that we took them with us). An iron was announced in the room, but it turned out that they had a paid service (5 euro dress, 3 euro skirt, etc.). Mini bar: they had to fill it every day, but I had to call every time and ask for water!!! It is also not very pleasant!!! The hotel itself is very green, well-groomed, gardeners are constantly pruning and watering something. There are many bars and swimming pools on site. The first day we wandered around the hotel a bit, then we figured it out. The food is delicious! Breakfasts and lunches are a bit monotonous, but you won't stay hungry. The dinners are delicious, there is an abundance of meat, chicken, fish. We went to the Ala carte Fondue restaurant once. To be honest, it's nonsense! I do not recommend it! You'd better go to an ordinary restaurant! Entertainment for vacationers all the time! At 21.00 every day there is live music in the Duden bar. There are also various performances in the amphitheater: Brazilian samba, Turkish night, pirate night, etc. There are a lot of different activities during the day: yoga, aqua aerobics, etc. Everyone will have fun!!! Local alcoholic beverages, imported ones are also available in bars! The beach is clean, you can swim around the clock! There are always free sun beds! You can walk along the embankment to the old town and get to the ancient city! It's very interesting there, everything is riddled with history! I advise everyone to visit!!! Have a good rest for everyone!!!

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Elena Tulinova

Level 6 Local Expert

We really like it! Why look for the best if everything is good here! Maybe it will seem strange to someone, with the variety of Turkish hotels, we always rest here. We always take toothpaste and toothbrushes with us, which some people "don't have enough of and this is a big disadvantage for them." And Side Star Elegance will offer you everything else! Thanks to everyone involved in our holiday! 🩵

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Александра Ш.

Level 6 Local Expert

A very good hotel. There are several swimming pools, a nice clean beach, several bars on site, a la carte restaurants. The territory of the hotel is on a hill, there are many steps and elevators, so there are almost no small children. The food is good.

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Дмитрий Корчинский

Level 13 Local Expert

a gorgeous hotel. This is the second time here. life hack: take a minimum of 5 nights, dinner at the alakart restaurant will be included. there is an outdoor heated swimming pool.

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андрей к.

Level 2 Local Expert

We were in September 24. Briefly about the disadvantages and advantages. The hotel is not bad. Good numbers, not killed. They clean normally. The territory is well maintained, dry leaves are removed, the floor is washed near the pools, an elevator cabin works from the "-4" floor for ascent and descent, because it is multi-level. We swam at sea and in an unheated pool near the toilet and showers – there are fewer people there. The beach is clean. The sea too, when there are no waves. There are two outdoor restaurants near the large swimming pool and at the sea entrance. In the bars in the hotel you can drink real specialty drinks, but only there – in the open local ones. The cocktails are so-so, nothing special. Disadvantages: the road from our room to the sea is about 450-500m, and if you do not use the elevator booth, you will have to go down from the "-4" floor to the pools and climb the steps with a height of 4-5 floors. house. The staff is polite, they speak and understand Russian. But most of all they love Germans as relatives. And these Germans sometimes look and dress like our lumpens. A lot of Englishmen. The outdoor restaurant has a bartender named Hasan. A tanned, thin bartender of indeterminate age. I asked him to make a martini with orange juice. Instead of explaining that martinis are only available in the bars of the hotel itself, he grabbed some local liqueur and poured juice into it. When I asked him what a martini was, he said it was a Turkish martini. We decided to try this stuff anyway and didn't drink it. I took it and put it on the table, but I should have given it directly to him so that he could drink it himself. I consider this rudeness and disrespect. The food upset me. I will not lie that of those hotels in Turkey where we were, this one was the most tasteless. Their food priorities are as follows: ground beef, chicken, turkey, fish (sea bass, dorado, haddock and some trout). A lot of ground beef is cooked – various rolls, meatballs, cutlets, but all this did not please the taste –all because of the spices, which they were not used to at home. It happens that beef, chicken, turkey, fish and (once) lamb are baked in chunks and cut into pieces for each. It was delicious. As for chicken and turkey dishes, spices spoil everything here too. The fish is simply fried and generally without salt and pepper. Bland and tasteless. There was once cold smoked trout in pieces, but very salty and hot and also bland, not tasty. There were shrimps and small crayfish, but they managed to spoil them too – they were digested, and they just became like cotton wool and also bland. Tell me, you need to salt yourself, but these are two big differences – add salt and cook with salt. It is not clear why to arrange days of various states for dinners and cook their specific food – there were Mexico, India, Indonesia, Italy. They already have very specific food and spices, which is not usual for a European. It wasn't tasty. And Italy in general – we cooked various pasta and just put them in containers, well, those naturally stuck together, being

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Фролов Александр

Level 8 Local Expert

I have a very mixed impression, everything doesn't seem to be bad, but it's not wow either, the food in hotels of this level is usually better, the drinks are good, the territory is very confusing, there are a lot of stairs, it's quite difficult to climb, there's no animation, a lot of Germans and all the waiters are used to being tipped, so if you don't leave tea, don't expect to be well served, the Germans staying at the hotel treat the Russians very well, which cannot be said about the staff, for the price at which this hotel is sold here, I would not return to it, there are more interesting hotels for this price

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Ircha

Level 9 Local Expert

Good service,food,entrance to the sea, the beach, BUT the rooms are very tired, in need of repair. There is a musty smell in the room, the water drains very badly in the showers.

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Алла Горина

Level 9 Local Expert

We stayed at the hotel from February 14 to 28, 2024. My husband and I were in Side for the fourth time, each time in a different hotel. In the previous ones, the location was not satisfied, then the service. Everything is at the highest level in this! First of all, it should be noted that the staff at the reception and at the guest service are very friendly. All employees are friendly and helpful. We especially want to emphasize the work of Natalia, an employee of the guest service. A very attentive person. The fact is that the location of cafes, restaurants, bars, etc. in the hotel at first seems quite confusing. So, when we asked her on the first day how to get to the funicular, she not only told us, but also escorted us, along the way explaining where everything is. The waiters work very well in the main restaurant, perfectly well in the Pearl pastry bar, but in the bar on the ground floor and in the Focus bar, the waiters are not attentive enough. Secondly, nutrition. Beyond praise: varied and delicious. Alcoholic beverages are a little worse, the quality of the wines leaves much to be desired. But this situation, as we understand it, is everywhere in Turkey. But there are no complaints about beer, my husband drank with pleasure. Thirdly, the numbers. We had a double room on the 5th floor of the 3rd building with a side sea view. The view from the loggia was beautiful - both on the hotels of the first line and on the sea. The high floor gave a wonderful view. The room itself is large, cozy, with lots of mirrors and lamps. The location of the toilet room was a little confusing, if you can call it that - there is a sink behind a glass partition, and behind it, with glass doors, though frosted, there is a toilet and a shower room. It's a little uncomfortable, but you get used to it quickly ... Yes, that's what else I would like to note as a big plus - there are floor scales. Which, with such an abundance and variety of food, is a very necessary thing. The bar in the room was replenished daily. Cleaning was also carried out daily and quite thoroughly. Fourth, spas and pools. Everything is clean and decent. The presence of an outdoor pool with heated water was a very pleasant surprise for us! Definitely, we recommend it!

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Анатолий Б.

Level 3 Local Expert

The food is on the same level, the service and infrastructure are too, there is almost no gym, the hotel itself is multi-level, it is not immediately clear where everything is located. And there are very few Russians, mostly foreigners. At the same time, there are a lot of small children and little entertainment.

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Александр Либерман

Level 19 Local Expert

Vacation September 2024, the hotel is completely packed with old Germans, Poles, and some other incomprehensible nations, and only 2-3 percent are Russians... There is nothing supernatural about the hotel, breakfast lunch dinner could be better... The attitude towards Russians on the part of the staff and the gaypublica is not so good, pro-Russian stickers are hanging in elevators and in public places. The hotel staff does not react to this in any way, so I do not advise Russians to rest in this hotel. From the positive beach. And Turkey has also risen in price compared to last year...

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Марианна Потапова

Level 5 Local Expert

I went to this hotel from May 13 to May 19, 2024. I am happy with my stay at this hotel. Positive: the first line, its own beach (clean and well-groomed), comfortable sun beds, a small but beautiful territory (we watched the gardeners who support this beauty), stylish renovation in the rooms, good cleaning, very friendly staff, and everywhere, starting with the reception when meeting guests and solving pressing issues, workers on the beach, security waiters, chefs in bars. What I didn't like: very uncomfortable pillows, not very tasty food (if you take it for the entire rest period), some problems with the water supply, with its adjustment. It seems that I set up the shower water for myself comfortably, but it goes either icy or hot. We also faced an unpleasant situation that cockroaches were poisoned in some room of the hotel and they crawled out into the common area of the stairs and lay there in huge numbers already dead. The cockroaches are huge, not like ours, and the sight is terrible. I hope they were removed, we didn't go to check. And one more small nuance. The hotel is built as if on a hill. Therefore, when you go from the sea to the room, you have to constantly go uphill and overcome a bunch of halls and passages. The hotel is cunningly arranged, you can't convey it in words. But this is for an amateur. It didn't bother me. And finally, the hotel is mostly occupied by Germans, a few Poles and very few of us Russians. But the attitude of the staff towards us was very friendly and welcoming.

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Татьяна Бауэр

Level 3 Local Expert

The Side Star Elegance Hotel left mixed impressions. To be honest, it does not justify its price at all and, in my opinion, does not deserve more than three and a half stars. The main problem is the quality of service and food. The main restaurant is staffed by young guys who seem to lack professionalism and experience. The dishes that are served do not correspond to the level of the hotel: they are cooked poorly and in violation of standards. The a la carte restaurant, which is positioned as Chinese, has nothing to do with Chinese cuisine.It is also worth noting that reviews of this hotel are difficult to trust. For one negative review, as if by magic, several positive ones appear at once, which creates a false impression about the level of service. Many tourists come here after reading these laudatory reviews, but in fact they face disappointment.The attitude of the staff was unpleasantly surprised: during the entire stay, not a single hotel employee greeted us – either at the meeting or during the day. This creates a feeling of indifference to the guests. It should also be noted that representatives of travel agencies give distorted information about the hotel. They spend only a couple of hours on the territory, shoot a beautiful video, and based on this they begin to advertise it, which does not reflect the real situation at all.Another unpleasant moment was the lack of rooms with full double beds, although they are sold exactly as such. As a result, instead of the expected comfort, you have to put up with this inconvenience.In general, Side Star Elegance is not worth the money that is being asked for it. The Side Star Elegance Hotel left mixed impressions. To be honest, it does not justify its price at all and, in my opinion, does not deserve more than three and a half stars. The main problem is the quality of service and food. The main restaurant is staffed by young guys who seem to lack professionalism and experience. The dishes that are served do not correspond to the level of the hotel: they are cooked poorly and in violation of standards. The a la carte restaurant, which is positioned as Chinese, has nothing to do with Chinese cuisine.It is also worth noting that reviews of this hotel are difficult to trust. For one negative review, as if by magic, several positive ones appear at once, which creates a false impression about the level of service. Many tourists come here after reading these laudatory reviews, but in fact they face disappointment.The attitude of the staff was unpleasantly surprised: during the entire stay, not a single hotel employee greeted us – either at the meeting or during the day. This creates a feeling of indifference to the guests. It should also be noted that representatives of travel agencies give distorted information about the hotel. They spend only a couple of hours on the territory, shoot a beautiful video, and based on this they begin to advertise it, which does not reflect the real situation at all.Another unpleasant moment was the lack of rooms with full double beds, although they are sold exactly as such. As a result, instead of the expected comfort, you have to put up with this inconvenience.In general, Side Star Elegance is not worth the money that is being asked for it.

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Татьяна Шиповская

Level 5 Local Expert

The hotel itself, the grounds and the staff are excellent, but the food has become much poorer and less varied over the years. A hotel for a relaxing holiday. 90% are elderly Germans. It's a bit boring for young people here.

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k-tolich

Level 9 Local Expert

We had a vacation together with my wife, without children (June 2024). In general, it is a good hotel with excellent cleaning service, excellent pools and food, but with some features that you should know about in advance. Check-in. The process was smooth and fast. We checked in without waiting, a room with a sea view is a wonderful start to a vacation. Number. Cleanliness is one of the strongest advantages of the hotel. We cleaned daily and very carefully, we didn't have to remind anything. The mini-bar was replenished every day, there was enough of everything. Hygiene supplies were brought without asking. The air conditioner was central, but it worked perfectly, cooled quickly and efficiently. Beach. The hotel is located on a small hill, you need to walk down to the beach or use the funicular. The funicular rides slowly, and there is often a queue (especially with strollers and elderly guests), but the descent on foot is easy and pleasant. On the way to the beach there is a swimming pool, a bar, stalls with hot dogs, tortillas, ice cream and burgers, then a green shade where you can relax on the grass, and another bar. The beach is clean, there are enough sun beds. The territory is adjacent to the beaches of other hotels, but here the sun beds are more comfortable and with mattresses. It's convenient that they give out a branded beach bag upon arrival — it's easy to distinguish "your own" ones. There are smoking and non-smoking areas, although foreigners often do not observe them. A separate advantage is a smooth, convenient access to the sea. Minus — the volleyball court is occupied by the guests of the neighboring hotel almost constantly. For children. The hotel is rather not a family hotel. The children's area and animation are minimal, and there is little activity for children. Bars and drinks. The bars are great. Alcohol is of high quality, there is a large selection: whiskey, rum, tequila, beer, liqueurs. The best imported alcohol is served in the lobby bar. Overall, the drinks are above average. Staff. They work quickly and accurately, without national differences. But there are few smiles and friendliness — the staff is restrained, not particularly talkative. But in the lobby bar there is real Turkish hospitality: they remember the guests, joke, create comfort. Russian is poorly spoken, German and English predominate. Food. Delicious, varied and high-quality, although without gastronomic frills. Fish and seafood — every day. In the street stalls during the day there are waffles, hot dogs, burgers, ice cream. It is impossible to stay hungry, even at night: at 2 a.m. you can find freshly prepared dishes (burgers, pasta, etc.). Food and bars are one of the main advantages of the hotel. Swimming pools. There are several of them, each with its own special feature. The main pool is heated, a rarity in Turkey. Even in the heat, it is comfortable to swim in it. It's big and clean, but there aren't always enough sun beds. There is an 18+ swimming pool, where it is quieter and quieter. The pool is next to the rooms. Special thanks for the pools. Animation. The weakest point. Daytime activity is mainly by the pool. The evening shows are very mediocre: twice in 10 days there was bingo (!), several times there were comedians of dubious level and a karaoke evening. Out of ten evenings, only two were really interesting. But a nice detail is that alcoholic beverages, snacks and popcorn are served at the entrance to the amphitheater. It's a great idea! Exit. Lunch boxes, unfortunately, do not give out! But the 24-hour restaurant allows you to have a snack even at 5 a.m. The staff helped, albeit without enthusiasm. Result. Pros: excellent pools, bars, food, beach and alcohol. Cons: poor animation, restrained staff, difficulty navigating the territory, poor knowledge of Russian. Rating: 7 out of 10. I would have returned without the children, probably yes. With children, I would choose another, more family option.

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Маргарита Ларионова

Level 13 Local Expert

It's a very good place. Everything is comfortable: rooms, cafes, and pools. Cleaning every day. A minibar is also available every day. The rooms have everything.

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Татьяна

Level 10 Local Expert

We had a rest from 06/28.23 to 07/03/13. We had a room with a Jacuzzi, we really liked it, a gorgeous view from the highway. The beach is clean, you can always find a sunbed. If you like to swim outside in the heat, then before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m. the beach was generally empty! Everyone has either not woken up yet, or has already left for dinner. The territory is well maintained, green. The food is delicious, but not all of it) Entertainment programs every evening. I was pleased that along the pleasant pedestrian promenade from the hotel you can walk in 20-30 minutes to the old town of Side and there visit the museum, the Amphitheater, walk to the port and the temple of Apollo. Money was exchanged for lira in the same place in Side in Union Pay (payment at the museum is only in lira). As newlyweds, we were given a gift: we decorated the bed, brought free breakfast to the room and booked a la carte restaurant for free (we rested for less than 7 nights, so the restaurant was not included in our room). The hotel is close to the airport, which is also a plus.

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Роман Аргутин

Level 7 Local Expert

the most pleasant hotel I've been to, the memories are just a cannon, the nicest staff and there are mini-shops inside, but it's a pity that it's expensive to go there now

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Наталья

Level 13 Local Expert

We lived in the hotel from 8 .07 to 16.07, we liked the hotel, food drinks around the clock, daily replenishment of the bar in the room, cleaning and towels daily, Internet for free including on the beach, safe in the room for free, detergents, bathrobes, slippers and scales are all in the room, the territory is well-groomed , green , every dinner is a masterpiece, a gym, a hammam, there are several swimming pools, near each there is a bar , refrigerators with drinks and ice cream, you can walk along the embankment after dinner for 25 minutes to the ancient city 😍😍😍

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Наталья

Level 11 Local Expert

The food is varied, around the clock. Several restaurants and bars. There are many different sweets and desserts, fruits and berries. The service is very decent. The staff is friendly and helpful. My room was a two-room one with beautiful sea views. Room cleaning and towel change every day. There are many pools, a beautiful beach where there is a free sunbed at any time. The impressions are the most wonderful. Yes, here's another thing: a vast promenade area. I also recommend it for family holidays

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