- Turkey Holidays
- Side
- Acanthus and Cennet Barut Collection

The hotel is located in the best part of Side, on a golden sandy beach, 62 km to Antalya Airport and only 1.5 km to Side, where you can visit many restaurants, bars, discos, shops and historical places. It is set in a lovely green garden covered with native trees and is only a 15-minute walk to Side. There is a promenade by the beach where guests can take nice walks or go jogging. There is also a taxi service and public shuttle bus stop close by. Guests can enjoy their restaurants open at the hotel. The main restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating and will serve buffet-style meals, also offering three themed nights. There will be also 3 à la carte restaurants where you can taste different specialities of Italian & international cuisine and Mediterranean seafood enjoying a candlelit dinner. It will also offer various bars such as a lobby bar and a beach bar where we will serve high-quality drinks. All its 250 rooms have been designed with the needs of our guests in mind. Its contemporary modern style, perfect location, swim-up rooms, penthouse suites, à la carte restaurants, large swimming pool and spa centre make it the perfect fit for guests looking for a relaxing and unforgettable holiday hosted with traditional Barut hospitality.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments and facials. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities including an indoor pool and an outdoor tennis court. This property also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services and babysitting (surcharge).
Excellent hotel. Definitely one of the best all- inclusive hotels we have ever stayed in and certainly has the best food. Buffet selection extensive and varied. All of the al la carte restaurants are excellent and exceeded our expectations. Our favourites were Safran and Lavanta were our favourites. The chateaubriand instead was sensational. You can also eat in the Maison plage without reservation and the food is also excellent.
Pool is large and very nice and clean with plenty of sun loungers. QR code ordering at lounger is efficient and works well.
Rooms are spotless and well appointed. Bathroom area a little disappointing as no separate bathroom per se with sink in the main room with separate shower cubicle and toilet but not a big deal.
Tip: would recommend a room in block 2 (any room beginning with a 2) as there is a loading bay area adjacent to block 1 rooms and for the first week we were woken up every single day before 5am either due to sounded like deliveries or rubbish collection. Moved rooms to the other block which was much quieter.
Staff are really nice, helpful and service is exquisite.
Evening and daytime entertainment was okay but generally not a deal breaker for us.
We would definitely return if back in Side/ Turkey
Highly recommended.
Just returned from an amazing week here. Could not fault the hotel at all, service, food, facilities and staff all 5*. All the staff were amazing, so accommodating to our family, especially to our 5 year old Alfie. Ali at the pool couldn’t have been more helpful, always ensuring sun beds were available and helping with towels. Ferhet at the pool bar went above and beyond, even playing football with our little boy! Oguzhan looked after us with amazing care at Maison La Plange, nothing was too much trouble. Ali at Roka was also amazing and provided 5* service as did Yusuf at Safran and Hussayn at Lavanta. Also special mention to Yusuf at the pool bar, who again went above and beyond for us. All the food and drinks were amazing and they accommodated our allergies (severe nut allergy) perfectly. We had a swim up room and it was amazing! Couldn’t recommend this hotel more. We are just about to book again for next year! Thank you for a relaxing holiday!
It’s our last day today (29th August). Lovely hotel, the food is amazing. Most of the staff are really nice and friendly. The pool is awesome and the service at the restaurants are great. I would have given it a 5 star review if it wasn’t for two of the staff that were really rude. Which puts a dampener on your day when paying a lot of money for a luxurious holiday. On our first day I asked Ali the pool attendant where we get the cussions from for the sun beds, As two were missing. He must have thought I was asking him to get them for us, and abruptly said NO. He seemed to be funny with us all week, I’m not sure why. As I was very polite with him. Also one of the waitresses in the evening (the blonde one) was so rude. Maybe some of them don’t like English people? Not sure.
We had a truly wonderful stay at this hotel and are leaving with many great memories. From the moment we arrived, we felt very welcome. The hotel was clean, comfortable and well maintained, and the staff were always friendly, polite and ready to help whenever we needed anything. One of the things we enjoyed most was the pool area. It was a perfect place to relax during the day, but there was also plenty to do for those who prefer to stay active. We really appreciated the variety of daily activities, including sports, games, darts and different entertainment programs. There was always something happening, so we never had a boring day.
The animation team was fantastic and really made our holiday more enjoyable. They were full of energy, friendly and very approachable. A special thank you to Eda, who was always smiling, positive and welcoming. She made everyone feel comfortable and encouraged guests to take part in the activities without putting any pressure on them.
The evening entertainment was also excellent. We enjoyed the live music, DJ performances and evening shows, which created a lovely atmosphere every night. The Sunday party was especially fun and definitely one of the highlights of our stay.
Overall, we had a fantastic holiday and would happily come back again. The friendly staff, great entertainment, beautiful pool area and relaxed atmosphere made our stay really special. We would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a fun, comfortable and enjoyable holiday.
We are leaving this holiday with so many wonderful memories. From the moment we arrived at the hotel, we were impressed by the atmosphere and the friendliness of the staff. Everything was clean, well organized and carefully maintained, and the staff were always smiling and helpful, which made us feel comfortable from the very beginning. The pool was definitely one of our favorite parts of the holiday. It is spacious, comfortable and a great place to spend the day. We also really enjoyed the activities organized throughout the day. There was always something going on, from darts and sports activities to different entertainment programs. We initially thought there would only be a few activities during the day, but we were pleasantly surprised by how much there was to do.
The animation team deserves a special mention. Everyone was energetic and friendly, and they made it very easy to join the activities. Eda in particular was incredibly cheerful, friendly and welcoming. She has a great way of communicating with guests and making everyone feel included, even if you are not usually the type of person who joins hotel activities.
The evenings were just as enjoyable. The DJ performances, live music and evening shows created a fantastic atmosphere, and we ended up spending much more time outside than we expected. The Sunday party was definitely one of the highlights of our holiday.
