The coast of Turkey is the most favorite vacation spot for Russian citizens. Moreover, our compatriots are attracted not only by low prices for accommodation and services, but also by magnificent beaches, historical and natural attractions, as well as the hospitality of the local population. In fact, the cost of rest on the Turkish coast is acceptable for tourists of all categories, and even in deluxe hotels you can stay at pretty affordable prices. So, for example, for the same money (3,368 rubles per night) that you need to pay for a stay in a three-star hotel in Italy or even Greece, you can live in a five-star Turkish hotel, for example, in Oz Hotels Side Premium (Side / Turkey). At the same time, such a high-quality service is unlikely to be found in any other Mediterranean country. Of course, some of the Turkish resorts are more popular than others. However, in almost all you can find the perfect combination of "price-quality". This is also the case at Side, where the aforementioned Oz Hotels Side Premium is located. It was recently built and offers tourists a freshly renovated apartment with a beautiful design and rich decoration. Plus all the necessary conditions.
Side - one of the best southern resorts in Turkey
On the Selim Peninsula is one of the busiest resorts on the south coast. This small town is called Side. It is located 75 kilometers from Antalya. Its attraction to tourists lies in the fact that it is not only a magnificent seaside resort, but also a unique open-air museum. After all, here is the main historical and archaeological zone of Turkey, which is under the protection of the country's Ministry of Culture.
Features of rest in Side
As already noted, this resort is very popular among tourists, not only Russian, but also the CIS countries, Europe and other continents. Therefore, numerous hotels in Side in high season are constantly crowded. Most of the hotel complexes are located in the west of the resort, where there are magnificent sandy beaches. Fans of a relaxing family vacation in this area are unlikely to like it, but in hotels located on the outskirts of the resort there are fewer people, which means they are calmer. The five-star Oz Hotels Side Premium, the photo of which you see in this article, is completely young and quite calm. On the beaches of the resort there is a wide selection of water activities: skiing, parachuting, surfing, etc.
How to get to the hotel?
If you chose “Premium 5 *”, which is located in the resort of Side, for recreation, then you will have to fly to Antalya airport first , and then go to Manavgat by bus. But from there on dolmush or bus you can get to Side, and the second is more convenient, because right next to the hotel there is a parking of this type of transport. However, if you value your comfort, then it is better for you when you buy a tour to pay for the transfer to the hotel and not think about the means of transportation anymore. As soon as you are at the airport, you will be met either by a tour operator representative or an employee of Oz Hotels Side Premium.
general description
This magnificent hotel complex opened in 2014. It occupies a rather large area of 18,000 square meters and is located just 900 meters from the sea. The hotel cannot be called green, since there are lawns only along the hedge, and a large pool occupies most of the territory. Next to it are sun loungers, umbrellas, a sun terrace, as well as a pool bar, where from morning until late at night you can have a wonderful time with a glass of cocktail, enjoy delicious ice cream and oriental sweets. In order to compensate for the lack of plants, flowers and trees, the hotel administration is intensively engaged in landscaping. This is made possible by palm trees and other exotic plants growing in large tubs. As for the hotel itself, it consists of the main snow-white seven-story building with turrets, made in the Oriental style, and several two- and three-story annexes, which include a spa, indoor pool, sauna, TV club, etc. The interior decoration of the premises, as evidenced by the numerous reviews of hotel guests, pleases the eye with its interesting design solutions.
Location
Oz Hotels Side Premium 5 * (Side / Center), as you already understood, is not on the first, but on the second coastline. However, it does have its own beach, where special beach buses depart regularly. In addition, the beach is easily accessible in 10 minutes along the well-groomed promenade. Here from the airport of Antalya to the hotel - 45 kilometers. Side town itself is located at a distance of 15 km from the hotel. Near it there are markets, shops and supermarkets, where you can perfectly shop.
Number of rooms
Oz Hotels Side Premium 5 has 454 comfortable rooms in the following categories, namely: Standard Rooms measuring 35 square meters. m (375 rooms); family with an area of 45 square meters. meters (16 rooms); family suites, with an area slightly larger (48 sq. meters) and consisting of two bedrooms; spacious suites (55 sq. meters), consisting of a living room and bedroom (15 rooms) and 5 rooms for disabled people with the same sizes as the standard ones. Regardless of the category, the level of service is the same everywhere.
Description
Each room has a balcony overlooking the pool, the mountains or neighboring hotels. Some top-floor apartments also have sea views. All of them are equipped with a magnificent bathroom with all necessary bath and toilet accessories and a hairdryer. Of the equipment in the rooms there is an LCD TV, satellite TV channels, Wi-Fi (free), air conditioning (central), telephone, refrigerator, minibar with drinks. There is also a safe for storing valuables. All rooms are carefully cleaned daily (regardless of tip), linen and towels are changed every other day, that is, three times a week.
Dining at Oz Hotels Side Premium (Turkey / Side)
As in most hotels on the Turkish coast de luxe category, the food here is organized according to the “ultra all inclusive” type, which means that tourists can use the services of restaurants and cafes throughout the day, located both inside the hotel and by the pool, and on the beach for free, or rather, everything is included in the price. The main meal times, when buffet is served for tourists, are: 7.00 (breakfast), 10.30 (brunch), 12.30 (lunch), 19.00 (dinner) and 24.00 (late dinner). However, this is not all: all day long snacks or dessert (ice cream from 10 am to 11 pm) with drinks can be found in all cafes located on the territory of the complex and its beach. The Oz Hotels Side Premium is the best place to speak for guests of a hotel. They like the skill of cooks, and the varied menu, and the service, and the quality of the products. The inhabitants of the northern regions especially like the abundance of fruits and vegetables. Fans of meat delight in delicious dishes prepared from lamb, lamb, several types of poultry and fish. Once a week, “Turkish nights” are arranged in the restaurant, where tourists can try various Turkish dishes, listen to national music, watch incendiary belly dancing, etc. In addition to the central restaurant, the Oz Hotels Side Premium operates a la carte, where Chinese and Italian dishes are served.
Infrastructure and service
The hotel has an outdoor pool with slides and jacuzzi compartments, as well as indoor heated pools. There is a beauty salon and massage room, spa (for a fee), sauna and hammam. The hotel has car rental and free parking, a currency exchange office, a left-luggage office, a market, a first-aid post, dry cleaning, ironing and laundry services, a cinema hall, a lobby, a snack and juice bar, an elevator, etc. In general, as the tourists say, the infrastructure in hotel on top.
Business services
This hotel is perfect not only for relaxation, but also for conferences, because there is a magnificent hall designed for various presentations, symposiums, seminars, etc., as well as meeting rooms, a business center with wireless Internet, a copier, a printer, scanner, etc.
Entertainment
For tourists who can’t imagine their life without entertainment, evening entertainment programs, discos, shows, Turkish evenings are organized during the holidays. By the way, for everyone, excursions are organized in Side, where the ruins of the ancient city and many interesting architectural monuments in its vicinity are located. Another very popular natural attraction is Manavgat Waterfall. Next to it are many fish taverns, where you can try the culinary masterpieces of local chefs, as well as enjoy the sound of falling water. Every one who came to rest in Side is eager to get here.
Sports activities
But for fans of active pastime and sports on the territory of the Oz Hotels Side Premium hotel there are evening tennis courts and equipment rental (rackets and balls), table tennis, ringo, archery on the target and darts are offered. There is a fitness center (aerobics, step, aqua aerobics, dance classes) and a gym, a field for playing soccer, mini-golf, etc. Tourists are very pleased that they have something to do in their free time.
Services for children
For small vacationers, and for their parents, the hotel administration prepared the following services: a games room, animation for children, a nanny call (for a fee), a kids club, a mini-disco, special cribs and strollers, a children's pool with slides, a playground with a sandbox, highchairs in the restaurant, etc. Therefore, many of those who rested in the hotel, indicate that this is a wonderful place for families.
Beach Side Premium Hotel 5 *
As already noted, the hotel has its own sandy beach, which is located 900 meters from the complex. It is perfectly equipped with everything you need: dressing rooms, showers, toilets. Tourists are also provided with umbrellas, sunbeds, mattresses and towels, all for free. Among the water and beach activities that vacationers can use are water skiing, a motorcycle, surfing, bananasailing, and beach volleyball. In addition to the latter, everything else must be paid separately. But the services of a cafe and bar located on the beach, you can use for free.
Conclusion
As you can see, Oz Hotels Side Premium is fully consistent with its category, but to be sure of this, you must certainly see everything on the spot by buying a tour to this wonderful modern hotel. Having been here, you will feel all the charm of being in this hotel and in general in Turkey - one of the most hospitable countries in the Mediterranean.