Side is one of the most prestigious resort areas of Turkey. It is here that the largest number of the best hotels in the country are located, which are located on the very shore of the warm and very clean Mediterranean Sea. Tourists who relax here always talk about the fact that in the cities of Side there are a lot of entertainments designed for any age of guests and different preferences in vacation.
One of the most frequently recommended tour operator hotels in Side is the Sural Saray Hotel. Vouchers for it are bought up very quickly, which is associated with the great popularity of this place and reasonable prices for tours.
general information
Sural Saray Hotel is often categorized as a place to stay that is great for a family stay. Often it is chosen by couples in love who want to spend time only together.
The hotel was built in 1994, however, despite this, at the moment its buildings and the territory as a whole are in good condition. This result was achieved thanks to repair and restoration work, which is carried out in buildings regularly. One of the latter was completed in 2013 - at that time some technical equipment was added, and the old was replaced by more modern.
Currently, the total area of this place for recreation is 100,000 square meters. m. This is a pretty decent area, which houses not only a huge modern four-story building with rooms for guests, but also various entertainments designed to have a good time for vacationers.
Location
Sural Saray Hotel 5 * is located in Colakli, which belongs to a large area of Side. The center of Side is not very far from this territory - literally 9 kilometers away, which is 20 minutes away by car. The seashore is located almost in the territory of Sural Saray Hotel, which provides its vacationers with unhindered access to beach activities.
Upon arrival in Turkey, guests get to the airport of Antalya, which is 55 kilometers from the hotel. It is from here that every traveler takes a specially equipped car, which, according to tourists, is very comfortable, it has air conditioning in its cabin. They also note that the travel time spent in it becomes almost imperceptible. Due to the remote location of the airport from the hotel, a transfer service is mandatory and is included in every travel package purchased by a traveler.
Rooms
Sural Saray Hotel 5 * belongs to the category of rather large places for recreation, as it has a large number of rooms in its fund - 226. All of them are located in its main building, whose windows overlook the aquazone, and on the other hand, flowering gardens and tropical plantings. The apartments that are available here are divided into two categories: "standard" and "luxury".
All apartments have a high-quality modern renovation, as well as everything is furnished with new furniture, most of which was installed during the last renovation. The floors in the rooms are ceramic coated. Without fail, there is air conditioning, with the help of which the temperature conditions in the apartments are perfectly regulated, allowing tourists having a rest in them to enjoy the coolness even on the hottest days.
All rooms, regardless of their categories, have an individual restroom, where, in addition to the standard set of sanitary ware, there are a pair of cabinets with bath accessories. Individually for tourists issued shower accessories, as well as bathrobes, towels and slippers.
Standard
Sural Saray Hotel has a total of 180 standard rooms, each located on an area of 26 square meters. m and consists of one room. The central place is occupied by a large double bed of the European type, covered with expensive linen and equipped with an orthopedic mattress. In some apartments, it is replaced by two single. Small curbstones adjoin to them on which fixtures and a landline telephone are installed. If desired, guests can place their things in a large wardrobe closet, which is located in the room and serves as a surface for installing a large plasma TV. Vacationers can watch satellite broadcasts on the screen, many of the channels here are Russian-language.
If desired, guests can install a safe in the room, which is done on a fee basis, the minibar can be used completely free of charge, it is filled with clean cool water every day.
Suites
Luxury apartments, of which there are only 46 in the hotel, offer guests superior comfort conditions. Many tourists recommend choosing those for staying for those who come to rest with the whole family, as some conditions are offered here for accommodating children.
In addition to a large bed, the furniture here has a folding sofa, which serves, if necessary, as a sleeping place for two. There is also a pair of armchairs and a small coffee table. Vacationers note that it is very convenient to drink tea, coffee or read your favorite literature behind it. To brighten up your leisure time, there is also a TV, and a minibar is also available as an addition. The safe in these apartments is paid, and the phone too.
Family facilities
Vacationers quite often in their reviews of Sural Saray Hotel note that in the apartments of this hotel it is very convenient to live with the whole family. This is due to the availability of accommodation for children. Among them, it is especially appreciated by guests that when checking into a child’s room, a free berth in the form of an extra bed is set for him. An excellent decision of the administration, parents consider providing guests with children strollers for transporting babies.
If desired, guests can send their children to play and have fun in a mini club, where there are a large number of toys and conditions for watching children's programs and cartoons. You can visit it for those who are in the age category from 4 to 12 years. Many parents also recommend using the services of a professional nanny, which are also provided for a fee.
In the catering facilities for the youngest guests there are special chairs, and on the street they can spend time on the equipped playground, as well as in the pool.
Entertainment
The Side region is known as the best entertainment center in Turkey. His hotels are no exception. Sural Saray Hotel also has a number of those. The guests living here note that all days and evenings are very fun, thanks to the excellent work of talented animators who organize shows and hold competitions between tourists. Especially vacationers prefer to take part in sporting events in the aquatic zone and in open areas, as well as in evening discos. In their comments, they talk about the fact that among the animators there are many people who are fluent in Russian - this is very convenient for guests from Russia.
Nutrition
Even the most demanding gourmets respond positively to the food prepared in the Sural Saray's restaurant. Here they can offer dishes of Turkish and European cuisine with excellent taste, which will certainly win the hearts of guests. Every day, a buffet is arranged on the territory of the main institution for all tourists who live on an all-inclusive basis. Many tourists focus on the fact that meals at the Sural Saray Hotel can be dietary and vegetarian - special menus are provided upon individual request.
In addition to the restaurant, there are also five bars, each of which offers different types of dishes. In one, great emphasis is placed on snacks, in the other on drinks, in the third on desserts, and in one of the establishments priority is given to meat dishes prepared on an open fire - they are also often mentioned in the comments, and only on the positive side .
Aquazone
A large amount of time guests Sural Saray Hotel 5 * (Colakli) spend in the aquazone. It is represented by one large pool, an area of 450 square meters. m. It has a favorite place for recreation for vacationers - open slides, of which there are only two, they work on a certain schedule. A heating system has not been installed in the water niche: this process is carried out only due to sunlight, which does not work in the winter - from November to March, it is best to swim in the indoor pool, which is located in the SPA zone. Water is cleaned here every day.
Around the pool there is a large sun terrace with more than a hundred sun loungers equipped with individual beach umbrellas. Here, guests can read their favorite book, enjoy the sunshine or visit the bar, which offers a huge selection of soft drinks, cocktails, fruits and light snacks.
SPA
Tourists visit the SPA zone almost every day - they note that excellent conditions for relaxation are created here, and tourists like the work of professionals who are true masters of their craft. If desired, vacationers can visit the massage room, where they will be offered several types of services, some of which are combined with cosmetic procedures. In the large and beautifully equipped white room there is a SPA center, in which, as tourists note, you can peel, apply masks, make wraps, etc.
A large area of the SPA zone is occupied by the thermal part of the complex. It consists of a sauna and a hammam - their visit is free, in the process you can use the services of parmesisters.
Sport
For lovers of extreme sports, the Sural Saray Hotel offers training as such. There is a team of professional instructors who can help in the development of skills in surfing, water skiing, jet skiing, and there is also a diving section.
Hotel guests note in their comments the presence of a professional football field in the open area of the hotel. Often, team competitions between guests are held here. If desired, many of them can go to a well-equipped tennis court, for the game here all the necessary equipment is provided, and absolutely free.
Vacationers who prefer to monitor the state of their figure have the opportunity to visit the gym for free, which has a greater number of exercise machines for different parts of the body.
Beach
In the reviews of tourists it is often said that the hotel has a beautiful beach with clean and soft sand, which is pretty well landscaped. There are many places to relax, which are represented by folding comfortable sun loungers made of very durable white plastic, they are installed under folding umbrellas.
Throughout the territory there are several evenly spaced showers and public toilets. The official descriptions of the Sural Saray Hotel indicate that for an additional fee, tourists can rent beach towels and air mattresses, which are issued at a special point.