What do we know about Turkey? This is a modern state where tourism is developed with the popular all-inclusive system, oriental bazaars, mosques and beautiful sea resorts. But everything is not so simple. After all, Turkey is a country with an amazing history, many ancient monuments have been preserved on its territory. One of the most interesting is the ancient ancient city of Side, located on the Mediterranean coast.
History
The city reached its heyday even during the existence of the Roman Empire. It was here that seagoing ships were built, slave trade was established. The remains of magnificent temples, fountains and squares are still preserved, because the Romans welcomed luxury in everything.
And the famous ancient theater, preserved to this day, amazes tourists with its gigantic size. Vacationers may think that there is not enough entertainment. But in fact, any construction in this part of Turkey is prohibited, because Side is a protected area and serves as an antique open-air museum. The ancient city ceased to exist after the
fall of the Roman Empire and was looted, but archaeological excavations here are still ongoing.
There are hotels nearby, there are a lot of shops, because many come here to shop. Midnight Sun Hotel It will be a great accommodation option for those who are interested in a relaxing family vacation away from prying eyes. Let tourists not be confused that the hotel is removed from the sea line. In Side resorts, only five-star hotels are located along the coastline. Mid-range hotels offer an economical vacation option at affordable prices.
Hotel location
Midnight Sun Hotel 3 is located in the ancient city of Side, in the village of Manavgat. Antalya Central Airport is 56 km away. Near the hotel there is a good restaurant, a grocery store, small shops where you can buy souvenirs, gifts and sweets. If you want to visit the colorful oriental bazaar - welcome, the market is very close. There is a beautiful promenade where you can take a walk or ride a bike. Cozy cafes and restaurants are open.
Midnight Sun Hotel 3 (Turkey) Rather, it is intended, rather, for a quiet vacation away from noisy megacities, discos and youth parties.
Territory
Residential buildings - 7 buildings with 3 floors each.
The total area is 2000 m
2 . First opening of Midnight Sun Hotel 3
held in 1998. The last reconstruction and repair of rooms was completed in 2014.
The buildings are clean, well-groomed area. There is a pool with attractions, a children's pool, a playroom for children. SPA services are expanded, there is a sauna, a hammam and a beauty parlor.
Rules of residence
Tourists with pets are not allowed in the hotel. The accommodation of vacationers who have pre-booked a room at Midnight Sun Hotel, starts at 14.00, check-out takes place until 12.00. As in many Turkish hotels, the flow of tourists in the season does not stop. For the comfortable accommodation of all those who pre-paid the room and bought a ticket to Turkey, hotel employees have to strictly observe the time frame for check-out and check-in. Naturally, many tourists who have just been discharged from their rooms panic because they have to wait for a transfer for several hours and there is no way to eat. You can order food after check-out at an additional cost in the restaurant, which is located on site. It also offers refreshments, juices, coffee or tea.
Free services
The following services are provided free of charge:
- Parking on the site near the hotel (reservation in advance is not necessary).
- 24-hour help desk.
- Bicycles for rent.
- Pool (for children and adults separately).
- Table tennis, billiards, darts.
- Playroom for children.
- Room service (preferably tip).
- Wireless Internet.
Paid services
The Midnight Sun Hotel 3 offers an additional service that tourists can order if necessary. There is a separate price list according to which vacationers pay for some services, including:
- Delivery of products.
- A visit to the spa and wellness center.
- Hairdressing and beauty salon.
- Laundry and ironing services.
- Press delivery.
- Safe at reception or in room (for $ 2 per day).
- Sauna and Turkish bath.
- Transfer.
- Room and room service.
- Car rental.
Description of rooms
At Midnight Sun Hotel total of 120 rooms: 98 standards and 22 family suites. The standard room of 25 m2 has a balcony, air conditioning, TV, satellite channels. There are 2 twin beds or one double. There is a wardrobe for storing clothes. The bathroom has a shower. The hair dryer does not work well (it is better to take the device with you). Hygiene items are not always there.
The family suite with an area of 50 m 2 consists of two rooms: a hall with a seating area and a bedroom with a double bed. Air-conditioned room with a flat-screen satellite TV. The bathroom has a shower, hairdryer. A separate plus, according to vacationers, is new furniture and cleanliness in the rooms. Cleaning is carried out daily, linen and towels are changed regularly 2 times a week.
Rooms can be booked in advance. If you mistakenly reserved a room that does not suit you, you can agree on the reception desk and change it to a more convenient one. As a rule, such a procedure requires additional payment.
Interestingly, a child under 6 years old is free of charge, but only if he does not need an extra bed. If you want to accommodate another vacationer in the room and you need to add a bed, the surcharge will be EUR 10. For babies up to 2 years old, cots are free, but not more than one in the room. When booking a room, you need to indicate the need to install a bed and get confirmation from the administration.
Restaurants and Buffet
The All Inclusive system is a distinctive feature of the service that Turkey offers vacationers. Hotels (Midnight Sun Hotel including) include in the price three meals a day like a buffet. Additionally, there is a restaurant, there is a snack bar and a poolside bar serving drinks and juices.
The assortment of dishes is simple, but there is enough food not to feel hungry. Breakfast includes egg dishes, bread, cheese, sausages, coffee, tea and juice. For lunch, prepare salads, potato dishes, chicken meat. They offer fish, offal dishes, boiled rice, stewed vegetables, melon, watermelon, bananas, apples.
Local drinks are included, but their quantity is limited. By and large, the hotel belongs to the category of low-cost, and economical vacations are fully justified.
The restaurant serves Turkish and international cuisine, there is an extended wine list, serving alcoholic drinks, water and fresh. If you order a family dinner with children, then for the youngest visitors will bring high chairs.
Entertainment on site
Midnight Sun Hotel invites tourists to enjoy a relaxing holiday by the outdoor pool, which operates exclusively in season. For residents of the hotel there is a water slide, which is included several times a day, when enough people gather. Around there are sunbeds, give out umbrellas, enough space for everyone. There is a private terrace where vacationers can sunbathe. The pool is open from 10.00 to 19.00. After that, employees carry out its sanitization, and swimming until the morning is prohibited.
Guests can also rent bicycles and explore the surroundings. There are ping-pong tables (equipment must be requested from the staff), there is a billiard room, a room for playing darts.
Beach vacation
Private recreation area by the sea is located at a distance of 1.5 km. The hotel provides free delivery of tourists to and from the beach. The bus takes tourists at 10.00 in the morning (immediately after breakfast) and picks up at 17.00. Some tourists share reviews that in season they carry to the beach even 2-3 times. Of course, if there is no time and desire to wait for the bus, you can walk on foot, and on the way back use the services of transport.
The beach is sandy. The entrance to the sea is flat and gentle, this is sure to be appreciated by people resting with children. For additional water activities on the beach (diving, windsurfing, bananasailing) you need to pay separately. However, many tourists just want to go to the beach, swim and sunbathe, without extreme sports. Here, everyone decides for himself. By the way, the beach is free, but only until 18.00. Then the admission fee is $ 2.
Sightseeing vacation
Tourists who stayed at the Midnight Sun Hotel 3 (Side) will be interested in visiting the ruins of the old city of antiquity, which are two kilometers from the hotel. The tour program includes a tour of a large-scale agora and an ancient theater. Additionally, you can book an excursion to the ruins of the temple of Apollo.
A trip through the Blue Canyon will seem fascinating. Against the backdrop of the picturesque coast, tourists can swim and dive right from the yacht, the program also includes fishing. The tour lasts 1 day. In the vicinity of the Manavgat River, which is very close to the hotel, there are beautiful rapid waterfalls.
Nearby is the Oimapinar artificial reservoir, surrounded by
Italian pine trees with umbrella-shaped crowns. You can book a jeep safari or go on a boat trip.
Do not give up excursions to the famous Titreengel Lake, which is 6 km from this area. Fans of extreme adventures can go to Kepryul canyon, where rafting on raging rivers is organized. Excursions to Cappadocia and Pamukkale will not leave indifferent those who came to Side for interesting impressions.
Given the complete lack of animation in Midnight Sun Hotel 3, reviews have to read a variety of different. Some tourists like a relaxing holiday, while others give fun. There is no animation in the hotel (neither for adults, nor for children). But they advise you to pay attention to the fascinating children's excursion “Barbossa”. The cost of 2 tickets (child + adult) is $ 100. The program includes a trip on a ship with animators dressed as pirate costumes, a foam party, an exciting treasure hunt. The result is a sea of impressions and positive emotions, colorful photographs (framed and magnets).
Midnight Sun Hotel Reviews
We definitely advise you to visit the sauna, hammam and spa center, because real professionals and masters of their craft work here! Services are offered at an additional cost, but they are worth it. The rooms are quite decent, but sometimes you can run into a problem in the form of leaking plumbing. Air conditioning works, decent furniture.
Those who rested in Side, Midnight Sun Hotel, are well aware that the rest here is not diverse. If possible, we advise you to purchase additional excursions from tour operators or at a local tour desk. There are many interesting sights, and you should pay maximum attention to their visits, and the hotel has normal conditions for living, there is a clear food schedule.
Repair was completed in the current (2014) year and some work was carried out at the beginning of the season. Of course, many tourists were unhappy with this, comments were made. We hope that in the future the administration will take into account the wishes and will plan the work schedule clearly.