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Side Star Elegance
Turkey, Europe
Side
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Side Star Elegance was opened in 1987. It was the first five star hotel in the area of Side. Since the opening of the hotel in 1987, it has occupied a good position in the tourism industry. The professionally trained and friendly team provide good quality service ensuring your complete satisfaction. The service is constantly updated through accurate analysis of changing conditions Quality Management - System and hygiene and Food - Safety measures were replaced by "ISO 22000 documented" certificates. The sensitivity to the environment in the Side Star Elegance is proved through awards such as "Blue Flag", " White Star (Sustainable Environment Efficiency Program,"
Facilities
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car park
- 24-hour reception
- Mobile phone coverage
- Wired Internet
- Wi-fi
- Car hire*
- Room service*
- Laundry service*
- Launderette*
- *Some facilities may incur an additional fee
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.5 Excellent3,606 reviews
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Great Stay!
Just home from 7 days all inclusive at the SideStar Elegance and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We arrived late at night, check in was quick and everyone was helpful at Reception who we dealt with. We booked one of the basic double rooms, which overlooked the main road. This did mean it was pretty loud with traffic, which if you are going to be annoyed at this, i would recommend you upgrade to a pool or sea view. Our room was cleaned daily, with fresh towels. Fridge well stocked with water and juices. Robes are also provided which is a nice touch.
The hotel is huge so be prepared to get lost trying to find things. Lifts can also be quite slow. We were never in a rush so you just have to embrace this at times.
We switched between both of the larger pools and loved both. The biggest with the animation team was good fun, you are never forced into anything and it was a great atmosphere.
Food was great. You are entitled to 3 x A La Cartes and we chose the Fish, Chinese and Italian. The Fish restaurant location was by far the best. The buffet was nice with lots of options. The snack bars by the pool were also lovely, very fresh. The alcoholic drinks did not disappoint. All brands we know so you honestly can have whatever you wish. Fridges dotted about too so you can help yourself to water and fizzy juices.
Side Old Town is beautiful! It was very hot when we were there, but if we were to go back in milder temperatures we would visit more often. A 20-minute walk along the promenade or you can jump on a Dolmus at the front of the hotel for a couple Euros.
Would definitely recommend the SideStar Elegance!
Side star elagance
Great food. Nice room Nice swimming pools And a lot of choise for drinks
Best hotel in Side
Couldnt imagine a better hotel, perfect rooms everything is clean and great food
Perfect experience
Perfect experience so far.Food is immaculate,staff is very kind.
Review by abajnok Budapest, Hungary
First time in 'Side' Manavgat
We had been to the Lara Beach area 3 times before but we heard so many good things about the town of 'Side' in the Manavgat area. So in August 2026 we decided to go there from Canada. This vacation was to be for our 46th anniversary. We chose the Sidestar Elegance Resort with the outdoor jacuzzi category. The resort did not disappoint, from check in to check out. Turkish people are very respectful towards tourists. The resort is an older resort, built on a cliff with lots of stairs but we already knew this before booking. It was interesting as we have travelled the Caribbean and this was a different experience for us, which we very much enjoyed. The entire resort was very clean. Our room maid was not the best, there were some stones in our room when we arrived and they were still there when we checked out. She didn't clean corners and edges in the room. But we didn't bother to complain. Other than that, nothing to complain. Air conditioning worked well.
We only did one a la carte, the Turkish restaurant and it met our expectations. It was air conditioned. Service throughout the resort did not disappoint. We only speak a few words in Turkish but we stood out being english speaking guests and we felt the staff showed a lot of respect towards us. We did read reviews about other resorts where the staff paid more attention to the Turkish guests but that was not the case at this resort.
The food, what can we say, amazing. The buffet, huge with a wide selection and variety. We don't drink and lot, occasional wine with a margarita or mojita once during the day. But they had everything you wish or want. One of the bars was open 24 hours, which we had never seen before. Of course european guests took advantage of this, don't really want to specify though.
As for the weather, hot hot hot! We knew this too. The beach in 'Side' we found is much better than in the Lara area. No seagrass, brown sand with minor waves. Although transportation is about one hour from the Antalya airport but we were aware of this as well. This resort is along the boardwalk which we walked into the City centre about 3 times.
There were so many staff that served us throughout the resort but it's hard to remember all their names. Burak at the front desk checked us in. That was the first person we met upon arrival and only remember his name. Very pleasant and professional young man, which left an everlasting impression.
Thank you to all the staff for a memorable 1st time in Side, Turkiye. We hope to return some day even it is far for us from Canada.
Review by muzerian Stoney Creek, Canada
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