The best hotels in Side
Side is an ancient Roman port city with temples still standing on the beach. The old town peninsula is unique in Turkey. Large all-inclusive resorts stretch east along Sorgun Beach.
Our 10 Top Picks in Side
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Acanthus Cennet Barut Collection
Side
$778/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
Akra Sorgun Tui Blue Sensatori
Side
$716/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
Q Ella Beach Hotel Side
Side
$75/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
Nephos Beach Hotel
Side
$69/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
Kamelya Collection Selin Hotel
Side
$170/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
Adalya Resort & Spa
Side
$170/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
Side Orange Palace
Side
$170/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
CALIMERA SIDE RESORT
Side
$170/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
Crystal Sunset
Side
$264/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
Hotel Grand Side
Side
$165/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
Why These Hotels Made Our List
Here's why each one made the cut.
Acanthus Cennet Barut Collection
At $778/night, you're paying for one of the best all-inclusive setups on the Turkish Riviera. The Barut group consistently delivers. Private beach on the pine-fringed Sorgun coast, which is quieter than Side's town beach. It's genuinely worth the price if you can swing it. Peak July gets crowded even at this level.
Address:Acanthus Cennet Barut Collection, Side, Özal Cd. No:35, 07330 Manavgat/Antalya, Türkiye
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Akra Sorgun Tui Blue Sensatori
Adults-only on Sorgun Beach, which is a big upgrade from Side's main town strip. At $716/night you're in TUI's premium tier. The food is genuinely good for an all-inclusive. Book it for a couple's trip and you won't regret it. Families should look elsewhere.
Address:Akra Sorgun Tui Blue Sensatori, Sorgun, Acısu Mevkii No:12/1, 07600 Manavgat/Antalya, Türkiye
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Q Ella Beach Hotel Side
$75/night for a 4.7-rated property is the best value deal in Side right now. It's smaller and calmer than the mega-resorts, which is a feature, not a bug. You're close to the ancient ruins in Side's old town, about 10 minutes by dolmuş. If you want to actually explore, this is your base.
Address:Q Ella Beach Hotel Side, Yavrudoğan, 07600 Manavgat/Antalya, Türkiye
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Nephos Beach Hotel
Under $70/night with a 4.8 rating from real guests. No star classification, but the scores tell the story. It's clean, well-run, and right on the beach. Best if you want to eat out in Side's old town rather than being locked into an all-inclusive. You keep the freedom, not just the sunbed.
Address:Nephos Beach Hotel, 616, 07330 Manavgat, Türkiye
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Kamelya Collection Selin Hotel
$170/night for a well-established beachfront 5-star. The Kamelya group has a solid rep on this stretch of coast. Multiple pools, good food, consistent service across thousands of reviews. Not the flashiest resort in Side, but it's honest value. Families and couples who've done the research keep coming back. That's a reliable signal.
Address:Kamelya Collection Selin Hotel, Çolaklı, Tilkiler Mevkii, 07620 Manavgat/Antalya, Türkiye
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Adalya Resort & Spa
Adalya is a respected name on the Side coast, and this one earns it. Right on the beach west of Side's ancient columns, which means a better location than most big resorts here. The spa is genuinely well-regarded, not just listed as an amenity. Go for a sea-view room. You won't want to leave it.
Address:Adalya Resort & Spa, Adalya Bliss, Evrenseki, 22/2 Sokak No: 9, 07600 Manavgat/Antalya, Türkiye
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Side Orange Palace
A large all-inclusive near Kumkoy, west of Side's town center. 4.6 across 1,300 real reviews means it's consistently delivering, not just occasionally good. Multiple pools, entertainment, plenty of food options. Don't expect boutique charm. But if you want everything sorted and a beach you can walk to, this covers the brief without fuss.
Address:Side Orange Palace, Evrenseki, 07600 Manavgat/Antalya, Türkiye
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CALIMERA SIDE RESORT
Calimera runs solid mid-to-upper all-inclusives across Turkey, and this one fits the mold. Over 1,250 reviews at 4.6 means real, consistent quality. You're near the quieter Gundogdu area, which keeps things calmer than Side's busier hotel strip. Good pick for families who want a beach holiday without the noise.
Address:CALIMERA SIDE RESORT, Side Mahallesi, Adnan Menderes Bulvarı, 07330 Manavgat/Antalya, Türkiye
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Crystal Sunset
Over 7,500 reviews at 4.5 makes this the most battle-tested hotel on this list. At $264/night you're getting a well-run large resort near Colakli, about 10km from Side's ancient theatre. It's not intimate. But if you hate surprises and want a reliable all-inclusive that actually delivers, this is your safest bet.
Address:Crystal Sunset, Side, Süleyman Demirel Blv. No:9 D:1, 07330 Manavgat/Antalya, Türkiye
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Hotel Grand Side
$165/night in Side's actual town center. That puts you walking distance from the Temple of Apollo and the beach, without being stuck in a resort bubble. It's smaller and more personal than the mega-resorts. Perfect if you want to eat at local restaurants and explore the ruins in the morning before anyone else arrives.
Address:Hotel Grand Side, Side, 07330 Manavgat/Antalya, Türkiye
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Didn't find your match above? Here's every hotel in Side.
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| # | Hotel | Our Score | Guest Rating | Reviews | Type | Price/Night | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acanthus Cennet Barut Collection | 4.8 | 3 404 | 5★ | $230/night | Book → | |
| 2 | Akra Sorgun Tui Blue Sensatori | 4.8 | 1 996 | 5★ | $720/night | Book → | |
| 3 | Q Ella Beach Hotel Side | 4.7 | 610 | 4★ | $80/night | Book → | |
| 4 | Nephos Beach Hotel | 4.8 | 160 | Apartment / Guesthouse | $70/night | Book → | |
| 5 | Kamelya Collection Selin Hotel | 4.6 | 3 755 | 5★ | $170/night | Book → | |
| 6 | Adalya Resort & Spa | 4.6 | 1 996 | 5★ | $170/night | Book → | |
| 7 | Side Orange Palace | 4.6 | 1 302 | 5★ | $170/night | Book → | |
| 8 | CALIMERA SIDE RESORT | 4.6 | 1 250 | 5★ | $170/night | Book → | |
| 9 | Crystal Sunset | 4.5 | 7 574 | 5★ | $260/night | Book → | |
| 10 | Hotel Grand Side | 4.5 | 674 | 4★ | $170/night | Book → | |
| 11 | Villa Side Residence | 4.5 | 2 809 | 5★ | $230/night | Book → | |
| 12 | 6rooms By Zula | 4.7 | 63 | 3★ | $160/night | Book → | |
| 13 | VONRESORT Golden Coast | 4.5 | 6 608 | 5★ | $240/night | Book → | |
| 14 | Royal Atlantis Spa & Resort Hotel | 4.5 | 3 275 | 5★ | $150/night | Book → | |
| 15 | Hane Sun Elite Hotel | 4.5 | 872 | 5★ | $110/night | Book → | |
| 16 | ARNOR DELUXE HOTEL & SPA | 4.5 | 2 386 | 5★ | $150/night | Book → | |
| 17 | Kamelya Collection Fulya Hotel | 4.5 | 3 122 | 5★ | $360/night | Book → | |
| 18 | Side OYSTER Boutique HOTEL | 4.6 | 216 | Apartment / Guesthouse | $70/night | Book → | |
| 19 | Side Golden Rock Hotel &spa | 4.5 | 404 | 4★ | $150/night | Book → | |
| 20 | Villa Hania - Adults only - Superior Double Room | 5.0 | 28 | Apartment / Guesthouse | $100/night | Book → |
Where to Stay in Side
The neighborhood you pick matters more than the hotel.
The Old Town Peninsula: Where History Meets the Sea
The Side old town is a narrow peninsula jutting into the Mediterranean. Roman columns stand between souvenir shops. The Temple of Apollo (2nd century AD) is right on the seafront at the tip. This is the reason to come here.
Hotels on Barbaros Caddesi and Liman Caddesi are within 5 minutes walk of everything. Guesthouses in converted Ottoman and Greek houses start at $55/night. The car-free atmosphere after 9pm is genuinely pleasant.
The Resort Zone: Kumköy to Evrenseki
The 8km resort strip east of Side is a different world. Massive all-inclusives behind private beaches. The road (D400 highway) runs behind them and is noisy. All the resorts face the sea.
Sorgun Beach (3-5km from old town) is lined with umbrella pines and is unusually attractive for a resort beach. The Acanthus & Cennet Resort at Sorgun is one of the better large properties.
Boat Trips: What's Worth Taking
Pirate boats leave the old town harbour every morning at 10am ($15-25/person) doing the bay, caves, and a swim stop. Full-day Manavgat River trips are $20-30 and include the waterfall and bazaar.
Private boat hire for smaller groups costs $150-250 for half a day. The harbour at Side is well-organized. Boat tours include lunch on some longer routes.
Ruins without the Crowds
The Temple of Apollo gets crowded 10am-4pm in summer. Go at sunrise or sunset. The Side Amphitheatre (capacity 15,000) is best visited mid-morning before tour groups arrive. Entry is $5.
The Side Museum on the main road is genuinely world-class for a small town museum. Medusa heads, sarcophagi, and busts from the 2nd-3rd century. Entry $3, closed Monday.
Eating in Side: Old Town vs Resort
Old town restaurants on the back streets (Zambak Sokak, Gül Sokak) serve proper Turkish food at $8-15/main. The harbour fish restaurants are atmospheric but 30% more expensive.
Resort dining is included in the all-inclusive price. If you're staying all-inclusive, one dinner out in the old town (20 minutes by taxi, $8 each way) gives you a night off the buffet and a proper meze spread.
Day Trips from Side
Aspendos Roman Theatre is the best-preserved in the ancient world. 30km north of Side. Taxi there and back is $40-50 including waiting time. Open 8am-7pm, entry $10.
Alanya is 65km east and worth a half-day: the Seljuk castle on the headland and the Red Tower are dramatic. Manavgat town (20km north) has a Tuesday market and waterfall. Perge ruins are 50km west.
Side's best hotel regions
The old town peninsula is for culture and atmosphere. The resort strip east of town (Kumköy, Evrenseki) is for beach and all-inclusive packages.
Old Town Peninsula 4 vetted hotels Roman ruins at your doorstep, pedestrian streets
Roman ruins at your doorstep, pedestrian streets
The old town is compact and entirely walkable. Hotels on Barbaros Caddesi and Liman Caddesi are central. The Temple of Apollo is 5 minutes walk from anywhere in the old town.
Quieter than the resorts. More local atmosphere. Better restaurant access. Perfect for culture-focused visits of 3-5 days.
Browse all Old Town Peninsula hotels → Kumköy (3km East) 3 vetted hotels Mid-size resorts, access to both old town and beach
Mid-size resorts, access to both old town and beach
Kumköy is the nearest resort area to the old town. Hotels here are medium-sized (200-500 rooms) and the beach is excellent. Dolmuş (minibus) connections to old town run every 10 minutes.
Better value than central Side for beach-focused stays. More personal than the mega-resorts further east.
Browse all Kumköy (3km East) hotels → Evrenseki / Titreyengöl (6-8km East) 3 vetted hotels Large all-inclusive resorts on pine-backed Sorgun Beach
Large all-inclusive resorts on pine-backed Sorgun Beach
Evrenseki and Titreyengöl have the biggest resorts. Sorgun Beach here is lined with umbrella pines and is unusually scenic. The Acanthus & Cennet and Rixos are both in this zone.
Further from the old town (20-minute taxi) but the beach quality is higher. Titreyengöl lake is adjacent to some resorts and has reed beds and flamingos.
Browse all Evrenseki / Titreyengöl (6-8km East) hotels →Best Areas by Vibe
Tell us how you travel.
Romantic
Sunset dinner at a terrace restaurant above the Temple of Apollo. Boutique hotels in the old town with sea views. The harbour at dusk is genuinely cinematic.
Culture
Temple of Apollo, Side Amphitheatre, the Side Museum. All within 10 minutes walk in the old town. Day trips to Aspendos (30km) and Perge (50km) for more Roman archaeology.
Family
East coast resorts have kids clubs, gentle beach gradients, and nonstop entertainment. Sorgun Beach is shallow and calm. The ruins fascinate children who've studied ancient Rome.
Budget
Old town guesthouses from $45/night. Dolmuş buses to the beach cost $1. Restaurant meals $8-15. Side is significantly cheaper than Bodrum or Çeşme for comparable coast.
Beach
Sorgun Beach east of Side stretches 15km backed by pines. The west beach near the old town is smaller but within walking distance of the ruins. Both are clean and Blue Flag certified.
Foodie
Old town back streets for proper pide and meze. The Tuesday Manavgat market (20km north) for fresh produce. Harbour restaurants for fresh fish. Skip the buffet at least one night.
We reviewed 300+ properties in Side and the surrounding coast. These 10 span budget guesthouses in the old town to full resort experiences. No paid placements.
Location Quality
Is the neighborhood walkable? Are restaurants, shops, and attractions within 10 minutes on foot? How does it feel after dark? We evaluate safety, public transport access, and whether the area has genuine local character or just tourist traps. A hotel in the wrong neighborhood ruins a trip. That's why location carries the most weight.
Value for Money
We compare what you pay against what you get. A €150 hotel with a great location, clean rooms, and helpful staff can outscore a €500 hotel with fancy amenities in a bad area. We factor in seasonal pricing, cancellation policies, and hidden costs like tourist tax and breakfast surcharges. The goal is finding the best ratio, not the lowest price.
Guest Experience
We analyze thousands of verified guest reviews across multiple platforms, looking for patterns rather than individual complaints. Consistent praise for cleanliness, staff, and room quality counts. We also assess the intangibles: does the hotel have character? Would you recommend it to a friend? A soul-less chain hotel with perfect facilities still loses to a well-run boutique with personality.
Every hotel on this page earned its spot through this process.
When to Visit Side
Hotel prices, crowds, and weather vary by season.
Spring (Apr-May)
Sea not warm enough for swimming until late May but perfect for ruins and day trips. Hotels at 40% of peak season prices. Wildflowers on the hillsides above town.
Summer (Jun-Aug)
Full resort season. Beach is the priority. Heat is extreme midday. Sea temperature hits 28°C. Book resorts 2-3 months ahead. Old town at sunrise before the tours arrive.
Fall (Sep-Oct)
September is nearly perfect. Sea still 26°C, resorts 30% cheaper, crowds thinning. October is good for ruins and culture. Some resorts close by mid-October.
Winter (Nov-Mar)
Most resorts close. Old town guesthouses stay open. Quiet, cheap, good weather for ruins exploration without crowds. Not a beach destination at this time of year.
Booking Tips for Side
Smart booking strategies for Side.
Avoid the main D400 road for sleeping
The highway runs behind the resort strip. Rooms facing the road get truck noise from 5am. Always confirm your room faces the sea or garden. Worth specifically requesting at booking.
All-inclusive drink quality varies significantly
Turkish domestic spirits and local wines are included. International brands cost extra $5-10/drink. Beer quality is usually fine (Efes or Tuborg). If you care about wine, check what's included before booking.
Dolmuş buses connect everything cheaply
The dolmuş (shared minibus) runs along the D400 from Side old town to Manavgat every 10-15 minutes. Costs $0.50-1.50. Faster and cheaper than taxis for short hops between resort zones.
Book Aspendos ballet festival early
The Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival runs June-July at the ancient theatre. Tickets $30-60 and sell out weeks ahead. Watching ballet in a 2,000-year-old Roman theatre is extraordinary.
Negotiate boat tours at the harbour
Pirate boat tours have fixed prices on a board at the harbour ($15-25). But for private hire, negotiate. Groups of 6+ can charter a boat for half a day at $150-200 total, cheaper per person than group tours.
Side Museum is criminally undervisited
The museum houses one of Turkey's best collections of Hellenistic and Roman sculpture outside Istanbul. Entry $3. Closed Monday. Takes 90 minutes. Almost no queues. Do it before or after the Apollo Temple.
Hotels in Side, FAQ
Straight answers from our team.
Should I stay in the Side old town or the resort zone?
Old town for ruins, atmosphere, and genuine Turkish restaurants. Resort zone (Kumköy, Evrenseki, Titreyengöl) for beach, pools, and all-inclusive. The old town peninsula is car-free. The resort strip is 3-8km east along the D400 highway.
When is the best time to visit Side?
May and October are ideal. July and August hit 38°C and the beach gets crowded. The Temple of Apollo is more photogenic at sunrise in April than midday in August. Side is essentially a ghost town November through March.
How much do Side hotels cost?
Old town guesthouses: $45-90/night. Mid-range sea view hotels: $110-200/night. Resort all-inclusives: $140-280/person/night (including food and drinks). The all-inclusive price looks expensive until you factor in 3 meals plus drinks.
Is the old town safe to walk at night?
Yes. The old town peninsula is pedestrian-only and very safe. The main street Liman Caddesi has restaurants and shops until midnight in season. The beach at the tip of the peninsula near the Apollo Temple is popular for evening walks.
What are the main beaches near Side hotels?
West Beach (near the old town) is smaller and within walking distance of the ruins. East Beach (Sorgun) stretches 15km and is where all the big resorts are. Sorgun Beach itself is backed by pine forest, genuinely beautiful.
Can I visit Aspendos and Perge from Side?
Yes, both are day trips. Aspendos theatre is 30km north (taxi $40 return or bus to Serik then dolmuş). Perge ruins are 50km. Alanya is 65km east. Book a car from Side centre for $35-50/day for flexible access.
Do Side resorts include everything?
Most Turkish all-inclusives in Side include unlimited food, local drinks (beer, wine, spirits), snacks, water sports equipment, and entertainment. Premium brands cost $180-280/person/night but international drinks and excursions are extra.
How far is Side from Antalya airport?
Antalya airport (AYT) is 65km west of Side. Transfer by shuttle bus takes 75-90 minutes and costs $15-25. Taxi is $50-70. Free transfers are included with most package holidays. No trains or public buses from the airport.
What is there to do in Side beyond the beach?
The Side Museum houses excellent Roman statuary ($3 entry). The Apollo Temple at sunset is unmissable. Boat trips to Manavgat Waterfall and river ($20-30) depart from the harbour. The Manavgat Market is Tuesday mornings.
Are there decent restaurants outside the resorts?
Yes. Liman Caddesi in the old town has Turkish and international restaurants at normal prices ($10-20/main). The harbour area has fish restaurants. Avoid the obvious tourist traps near the temple entrance. Walk one street back for better food.
Is Side good for families with young children?
Excellent. The east coast resorts have kids clubs, shallow pools, and entertainment programmes. Sorgun Beach has shallow, calm water. The old town ruins are walkable and fascinating for children. Minimum 5 nights makes sense given the transfer time.
What currency and payment do Side hotels use?
Turkish Lira (TRY) for local restaurants and markets. Euro and GBP accepted at most resorts and many old town hotels. ATMs at the PTT post office on the main road. Card payment is widely accepted at hotels; cash preferred at markets.
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