Side today is already a fairly well-known Turkish resort, which is popular among Russians. And this is not surprising. Indeed, in this city, a beach holiday in luxury hotels in a true oriental atmosphere blends perfectly with many historical sights. This large archaeological area of the country is often called an open-air museum.
general information
Side has a Mediterranean climate. It is hot and dry in summer and rainy in winter. The best time to visit this resort is the period from May to the end of October, when the water in the sea is most comfortable. Therefore, the end of the summer does not reduce the interest of Russians in holidays in Turkey. Many of our compatriots come here until the last days of October. And after that, most of the hotels in this part of the Turkish coast are closed until spring. Even in September, Russians are actively buying vouchers so that before the onset of cold weather they can relax at sea in the Mediterranean Side. Moreover, at this time, hotel prices are significantly cheaper.
It is generally accepted that Side also includes several small beach resorts that are nearby. These are Cholakly, Sorgun, Kyzylagach, Kumkoy, Kyzylot. It is in the latter that the Calido Maris Hotel 5 * is located, reviews of accommodation in which indicate the full compliance of this hotel with its high category.
Description
What attracts guests to this hotel complex, what services it offers tourists, photos and much more information is presented in this article. Calido Maris Hotel 5 * is considered one of the newest hotels in Turkey. It was built in 2016, so our compatriots can be calm about the deterioration of furniture and sanitary ware in the rooms. This five-star hotel is located in a cozy resort town of Kyzylot on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. The center of this tourist region of Side is twenty-two kilometers. There are many architectural and historical monuments nearby.
Tourists staying at this five-star hotel get an excellent opportunity to spend their leisure time, ranging from a variety of entertainment and excursions to shopping. The nearest air gate - the airport in Antalya - is seventy-five kilometers distant. Therefore, about two hours, the minimum takes the way to the hotel complex Calido Maris Hotel 5 *. Reviews of tourists indicate that some Russians traveling with small children were not satisfied with such a long-time transfer. Therefore, choosing a hotel, you should definitely consider this circumstance.
Territory
Many Russians had complaints about this issue. The territory of this hotel is small, which is unacceptable for a complex of this level. In addition, it has not yet been fully equipped and landscaped. Many people attribute this minus to the "youth" of the hotel and hope that in a few years it will grow into lush vegetation.
Infrastructure
The pride of Calido Maris Hotel 5 * (Turkey), many call it a conference room equipped with modern equipment. Here you can easily carry out any event. A beautiful conference room for up to two hundred people, if necessary, turns into a banquet. Therefore, from the opening day, celebrations are held in it.
For a fee, hotel guests can visit the medical office, give things to the laundry or dry cleaning service, go to the hairdresser and beauty salon, play computer games. The registration desk is open around the clock. Guests can contact all questions with the staff. Many understand and even speak Russian well. At the reception, guests can use the deposit safe for free, however, judging by the reviews, most prefer to rent those that are installed in the rooms. There is a shop on site, an ATM and a coffee machine are installed in the lobby.
For those who want to go shopping in large shopping centers in Side or Antalya, a transfer from the hotel is organized. Bus departure schedules are posted on the lobby stand. Cost in both directions, depending on the direction, ranges from seven to ten dollars.
Housing stock
The room categories that Calido Maris Hotel 5 * - Standard offers are with sea and pool views, Family Room and Connection Suite. In terms of size, this hotel is considered quite large. In total there are four hundred twenty-six rooms, decorated in a modern style.
The area of “family” category apartments is thirty-five square meters, the adjoining ones are thirty, and the standard is almost twenty.
They are all furnished with new furniture, equipped with a balcony, where it is pleasant to spend time with a cup of your favorite drink. Of the equipment in the rooms there is a mini fridge, air conditioning, in the apartments there is a music center. The use of a safe integrated in the closet is included in the price. The rooms have successfully made light and color. Art nouveau paintings hang on the walls. The flooring is laminate. Curtains and bedspreads are designed in the same style.
The bathroom has a shower, there is also a hairdryer, and on the dressing table you can find a standard set of cosmetic accessories with the hotel logo.
Nutrition
Many prefer Turkish hotels precisely from the all-inclusive quality system they offer. The concept includes a normal or late breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack and, of course, dinner. Calido Maris Hotel 5 * (Side) is no exception. Guests all day have the opportunity to have a bite to eat in the cafe, which operates on site, and late guests can count on night soup. Of the drinks, according to the all-inclusive concept, the following are available: local alcohol, soda and concentrated juices, tea, coffee. A buffet is offered in the main restaurant.
In addition to the main restaurant, the Calido Maris Hotel 5 * also has two others - Italian and Turkish. You can eat in them only by reservation. A place in a la carte restaurants must be reserved in advance. In addition to them, the hotel has six bars, including a pool, a beach and two lobbies.
Beach
It is for the sake of the sea that many come to Turkey. Therefore, in the issue of choosing a hotel, the condition and equipment of the beach does not last. The bathing area is only fifty meters from the Calido Maris Hotel 5 *. The beach of this hotel is private. It has a mixed coating - both sand and pebble.
Sun beds and umbrellas are provided free of charge. However, judging by the reviews of Russians, many did not like their some remoteness from the water. As for the sea, it is amazing: clean, with an amazing turquoise hue.
Services for children
For small guests, the Calido Maris Hotel 5 * (Side, Turkey) has a small pool with three slides, where the children prefer to spend time swimming and riding. Children can also entertain themselves in the playground or attend a club in which animators work, explaining in several languages, including Russian. Therefore, parents should not be afraid that no one will understand their child.
Children's menu in the restaurant, according to the rules of the hotel, is not provided. Parents can request a nanny in their room upon request. This service is paid, so it is presented in a separate bill paid by tourists when leaving the hotel.
Paid entertainment
The beach has a huge amount of entertainment. All of them are paid. Here you can ride a banana or scooter, rent a catamaran or boat, do parasailing. Of free entertainment, only beach volleyball is presented.
On the territory of Calido Maris Hotel 5 * there is also a spa center, visits to which are also paid for on a separate account upon check-out. The gym, which is saturated with the most modern sports equipment, will not leave indifferent lovers of an active life. Guests at this hotel can also use the paid services of a massage room, hammam and fitness center.
Free entertainment
On the territory of Calido Maris Hotel 5 * (Side) there are two swimming pools - outdoor and indoor. The latter works seasonally. Those who do not want to swim in the sea can stay on site and spend time on sun loungers around the pool. And the presence of six water slides will add variety to measured relaxation. Judging by the reviews, the slides are completely new and fully comply with the required safety standards. Many teams were satisfied with the service of the animation team. They carried out quite a variety of work, occupying tourists with water polo, water aerobics, step aerobics, organized children's discos, evening programs for adults. Many remember the Brazilian and the show of acrobats.
Calido Maris Hotel 5 *: reviews
2017 was the first year the hotel received guests. Therefore, the number of reviews left by our compatriots after rest in it is small. Nevertheless, they are, and far from all are positive.
To begin with, about the territory: judging by the reviews, it is not large enough for the declared category. It fit pools and a water park, so guests have nowhere to walk. In addition, some tourists separately note its weak landscaping, however, given the fact that the Calido Maris Hotel 5 * was opened last year, you can understand why the trees are still low.
As for infrastructure, according to the Russians, it is not enough for the "five". On the fifth day, many became bored at the hotel and had to look for entertainment in nearby towns.
The work of staff by our compatriots is rated highly enough. Separately, the presence of Russian-speaking reception workers is noted, who immediately delve into the essence of the problem and quickly solve it. Nevertheless, there are some tourists who say that without a tip their request was not fulfilled.
The vast majority of our compatriots separately notes the design of the rooms and their cleanliness. A huge staff of maids is engaged in cleaning, who enter the rooms only when there are no residents. The furniture in the rooms is new; marble bathrooms impressed many. Some in their reviews separately note the chic bedding in this hotel. In a word, our compatriots have practically no complaints about the numbers of discontent.
Reviews about the variety and quality of dishes in the main restaurant are not always positive. And although many were satisfied with the proposed food, there are those who expressed dissatisfaction with the fact that the most popular dishes were quickly running out and trays were not replenished. However, most Russians liked the food. A lot of positive reviews about delicious desserts and a huge selection of coffee. For food, our compatriots gave the hotel an average rating of 4.7 out of five.
The beach and the sea did not cause any complaints from anyone. Of course, there are tourists who found the entrance to the sea poorly equipped, however, in all brochures it is clearly stated that the coverage in some places on their own bathing area is pebbled. Therefore, it is better to bring rubber slippers with you or buy them on the spot in a store operating on the territory of Calido Maris Hotel 5 *. Side, Kyzylot are rich in historical monuments. Therefore, our compatriots do not miss the opportunity and buy tours to local attractions. Some of them did not like the price difference for excursions in a separate office and in stalls working nearby.
Summing up, we can say that this hotel does not correspond to the declared category for all points, however, much can be attributed to the fact that it is still new.