Turkish resorts are firmly in the lead in the list of favorite vacation spots of our compatriots. Beautiful nature, clean warm sea and "all inclusive" - all this is the key to a successful holiday for beach vacation supporters. One of the most popular Turkish resorts is Side. In our article we want to talk about one of his five-star complexes called Starlight Resort Hotel.
A bit about the hotel
Starlight Resort Hotel was opened only in 2008, so it can be considered quite a young institution. Currently, the hotel covers an area of about 160 thousand square meters. It is part of the huge World Of Sunrise complex, whose area is 310 thousand square meters. On its territory there are elements of the entire period of the history of the region - from the ancient era to the present. The huge beach of the complex makes it possible to fully enjoy the beauty of the Mediterranean Sea. Starlight Resort Hotel is located in the Kizilgach area, which is part of Side Resort. The village, although it has a small size. But it is considered one of the most beautiful places in the territory of Antalya.
The luxurious hotel is located on the coast in a picturesque location. It has a very green and beautiful territory, as well as well-established infrastructure. The huge complex has many interesting objects on its territory, which we will talk about later in our article. The housing stock of the hotel consists of the main five-story building and eighteen two-story buildings. The extensive ownership of the hotel allows you to spend in it a wonderful vacation on the beach.
Starlight Resort Hotel is considered a very high level institution and is significantly different from other five-star hotels. The hotel is located ten kilometers from Side itself and an hour's drive from Antalya Airport.
Number of rooms
The vast number of rooms Starlight Resort Hotel 5 * consists of 811 apartments located in the main building and in eighteen cottages. It is worth noting that all hotel rooms are made in the style of certain cultures, so they all differ from each other.
The number of rooms consists of apartments of the following categories:
- The junior suite has an area of about 66 square meters. and located in the main building. The room has a minibar, central air conditioning, safe, telephone, TV, slippers and bathrobes, satellite channels and other amenities. Floor covering - carpet.
- Deluxe Suite has an area of 77 m 2 . The rooms overlook the hotel. All apartments of this class are located in the main building. Rooms also include kettles. Every day, a bottle of wine and a plate of fruit are brought to the residents of these apartments. Private pool areas are also provided. The apartment consists of a bedroom and a living area.
- Corner Jacuzzi Suite with sea view has an area of 139 m 2 . Extensive rooms include a bedroom and a living room. These apartments also bring fruit and wine every day. In addition, vacationers have their places near the pool. This room type is located in the main building. The terrace has its own jacuzzi.
- The Royal Suite is an incredibly spacious room with an area of 275 m2. It has several bedrooms and a large living room. Residents of the apartments receive a daily gift in the form of a fruit plate and wine, and also have their own poolside places called “Secret”. There is a jacuzzi on the terrace of the room.
- Standard rooms with a view of the sea or the hotel have an area of 46 m2.
- Corner Jacuzzi Suite with views of the surrounding area has an area of 118 m 2 . The rest of its equipment is no different from similar apartments with views of the coast.
- Club Superior has an area of about 31 m 2 . It consists of one room and a bathroom. Balconies are not available in all apartments.
- Club duplex jacuzzi - spacious two-level rooms with an area of 70 m 2 . They are located in the bungalows in the complex and consist of a bedroom and a spacious living room.
It is worth noting that absolutely all rooms of the complex are equipped with detergents and cosmetics of the “luxury” category, as well as slippers and bathrobes. Rooms are cleaned and towels are changed daily, with regard to bedding, it is changed about three times a week. Room service at the hotel is free and available 24 hours a day.
Inhabitants of rooms of higher categories (except for standards) have all kinds of additional bonuses in the form of fruits and wine drinks, the opportunity to have dinner at one of the à la carte establishments every evening, as well as their personal seats by the pool, etc.
Catering
Starlight Resort Hotel 5 *, as a high-level institution, works on the concept of "ultra all inclusive." The spacious main restaurant seats up to 1,100 people at a time. It has a large hall inside the building and a spacious outdoor terrace with views of the Torros Mountains and the sea coast.
In addition, there are twelve a la carte establishments in the complex, four of which are not included in the food concept; their visit is paid separately. Here there are French, Mexican, Mediterranean, Italian, fish, Far Eastern, Indian, Russian, Turkish, Japanese restaurants. And also an institution with a grill menu. The choice of places for a good evening is amazingly varied. Hotel guests have the opportunity to visit one of the a la carte restaurants once a week for free.
No less diverse is the choice of bars at Starlight Resort Hotel 5 *. In total, there are nine of them, including in a disco and in a club, as well as by the pool. All of them are scattered throughout the territory, and only a part of them do not work in the winter. In addition, the hotel has all kinds of barbecue and picnic areas.
The main restaurant has a separate menu for vegetarians, diet dishes and children's.
Spa complex
Starlight Resort Hotel (Turkey) has its own spa and thalasso center, which is considered one of the best on the coast. Its area is six thousand square meters. It has a large heated pool, which is filled with sea water.
The center offers all kinds of anti-aging treatments:
- Hammam, sauna.
- Salt cave.
- Biosauna.
- Snow fountain and shower.
- Thalasso pools.
- Facial treatments.
- Foot and hand skin care procedures.
- Massages.
- Weight Loss Programs.
- Body care complexes.
- General wellness programs.
Hotel infrastructure
The Starlight Resort Hotel (Turkey) has a serious infrastructure with many facilities. In addition, his guests can use absolutely all the facilities of the neighboring Sunrise Resort Spa hotel, which is also part of the Word Sunrise network.
The hotel has six pools, among which there are not only open, but also indoor ponds. In addition, there is a Secret pool, the use of which is available only to those who live in rooms of higher categories. Hotel ponds are equipped with slides that are suitable not only for adults but also for children.
Starlight Resort Hotel 5 * has its own water park, in which there are six slides for children, of which three slides are designed for babies and five slides for adults. On the territory of the water complex is equipped with a small pond for children with a sandy bottom and the smallest slides.
The hotel is known on the coast as a great place for organizing business events, since there is a large business center on its territory. It is equipped with 25 halls of different categories and spaciousness. The center is able to organize a meeting with 5000 guests. In addition, the hotel has a large banquet room for large-scale events, which can accommodate 1,600 guests.
The hotel also has a car rental point, a cinema, restaurants, bars, there is a laundry and dry cleaning services that all guests can use.
Children's service
Starlight Resort Hotel is primarily focused on family vacations, so they care about the leisure of the youngest guests. Two clubs work for them, each of which is oriented to its own age category. The main restaurant for children has a special menu. Water slides have been built on the territory for children; several playgrounds (indoor and outdoor) operate. If necessary, parents can order a nanny for their child, however, this service is paid.
Sports and Entertainment
Rest in an institution such as Starlight Resort Hotel 5 * (Turkey, Side), guarantees the possibility of active entertainment and animation. Tennis courts are located on site. At your service: a gym, a jacuzzi, a steam room, a hammam, a volleyball court, a five-a-side football field, and a climbing wall. Vacationers can play squash, darts, badminton, boccia, chess, archery. In the daytime, activities are conducted with Pilates and water aerobics classes.
The hotel has an animation team that offers sporting events and evening entertainment shows. Among them there are Russian-speaking workers. In the evenings, there is a disco for active young guests. Once a week, theme nights and parties are held.
Paid Services
Relaxing in Starlight Resort Hotel 5 * (Side), you can also use paid services. Among them are a sauna, massage sessions, billiards, bowling, the use of football fields, a visit to the ice rink, riding lessons. Windsurfing courses and diving lessons are available at the hotel's coast at the local diving center. On the beach, guests are offered traditional water activities - jet skiing, skiing, canoeing, parasailing.
Beach vacation
As we already mentioned, Starlight Resort Hotel (Side) is built on the shore, so the road to your own beach takes no more than three minutes from the main building. The coast has a shallow sand and pebble coating convenient for a comfortable stay. A beautiful wooden pontoon is equipped here for relaxation and comfortable entry into the sea. For hotel guests using umbrellas, mattresses and sun loungers, as well as towels are completely free.
Reviews about Starlight Resort Hotel 5 *
Continuing the review of a fashionable hotel complex, I would like to discuss the reviews of tourists who had the pleasure of relaxing in it. It is worth noting that positive reviews about Starlight Resort Hotel are the best recommendation for the establishment.
The hotel has a very large territory, which is combined with the territory of a neighboring hotel. Vacationers enthusiastically call it an arboretum, because all of it is buried in greenery and ponds. The territory is so huge that not all of it can be seen during the holidays. Clean pools and beautiful flower beds invariably delight guests.
The number of rooms Starlight Resort Hotel 5 * (Turkey) is very good. New furniture, high-quality plumbing and good linen - all this is the key to a good rest. All appliances work in the apartments, and the windows offer stunning views of the complex or the sea. Of course, rooms of higher categories have a more interesting design, and their residents are offered a number of bonuses that can be used during the holidays.
The apartments have a minibar, its contents are replenished daily. There are no problems with the replacement of towels and bed linen. Cosmetics also replenish. In general, the rooms are very good for a wonderful holiday. Room cleaning is also on the level. Even if there are some shortcomings, it is more likely due to the human factor, since negligent workers are found everywhere.
Nutrition Reviews
Starlight Resort Hotel (Turkey) is a vast complex, on the territory of which there is a wide selection of catering establishments. The main restaurant always has an excellent selection of meat dishes, there is chicken, beef and turkey. Seafood is also served every day. Sometimes even delicacies such as shrimp, squid and rolls are present. It is very pleasant that the restaurant is always fresh fresh, not powder juice. On the tables there is a wide selection of all kinds of fruits, a lot of delicious Turkish sweets.
The restaurant staff who work very quickly and efficiently deserve special praise. Ice cream is handed out throughout the day, which is very pleasing to the kids. Tourists praise the food in the main restaurant. In principle, there is no need to even visit a la carte establishments.
In addition, there are a lot of various bars on the territory where alcoholic drinks from local and imported raw materials and cocktails are given out without restrictions. There is always cognac, vodka, wine, rum, baileys, pina colada, malibu mojito and other popular drinks.
In the daytime, you can always have a bite to eat at any bar; gozleme cakes, which are baked right on the street, are very tasty. The catering system is commendable, according to tourists.
General impression of the hotel
The positive reviews about Starlight Resort Hotel (Turkey) are impressive and give reason to recommend the hotel for a good stay. A large green area with palm trees and exotic trees, numerous ponds and flowers, and a very developed infrastructure - all this is the key to a good and fun holiday.
A huge train rides through the vast territory, which can deliver you to key objects. The hotel has its own beach, which is strewn with sand, because the coast of the region is covered with the smallest pebbles. But the very entry into the sea, of course, pebble. But it is very gentle and comfortable. The size of the pebble itself is so small that no discomfort is felt.
If for someone this is still a problem, then there is a small shop nearby where you can buy appropriate bathing shoes, although most of the guests do well without it. The pebble bottom has a significant advantage over the sandy one, because the sea has an amazing color and is always transparent, clean, so swimming is a pleasure. There is a pontoon on the beach, on it you can not only relax, but also go down into the water if you do not like pebbles.
There are enough sunbeds and umbrellas on the coast. In general, a beach holiday is wonderful.
The hotel has great animation. The activity team does an excellent job. Particularly pleasing are the evening programs held at the amphitheater. Almost every evening, artists invited by the administration perform. The level of the show is decent and completely does not resemble amateur performances.
In addition, for young tourists, discos are held in the club and on the beach. The staff of children's clubs deserves special praise. Girls get along well with children of all ages, so the kids just do not want to leave the club. Evening programs for children are no less good than for adults. Relaxing in the hotel with the kids is very good, because for them there is a lot of entertainment, including a water park. Therefore, parents do not need to puzzle over what to do with their child.
In general, the hotel staff is very positive and attentive, especially the girls from the reception, who check in quickly enough, even if you arrived earlier than 14.00, and try to resolve issues. Of course, as in any institution, there are individual workers who manage to cheat on guests, but this is not able to spoil the overall pleasant impression of such a beautiful place. In general, the complex can be described as an institution with a high level of service.
The hotel has a lot of young people and couples resting, so the general atmosphere of celebration and positive reigns here. A good selection of entertainment makes it possible to go in for sports, visit the gym, play tennis and other games. It is simply impossible to get bored here. It is definitely worth seeing the whole territory, it is very picturesque. In addition, travel enthusiasts can go on excursions offered by local guides, or visit interesting places on their own. The choice of places to visit is large.