Sahara Hotel

On the main road between Side and Manavgat, this family-friendly hotel with outdoor pools is just 10 minutes walk from one of the biggest the beaches in Side.

The hotel offers a free beach service, so you can enjoy the beautiful sandy beaches and clear blue sea. Side also has many important archaeological sites, enabling you to get a feel of the history of this part of Turkey.

If you do not want to leave the hotel, you can just spend time by the adult and children’s pools or have a drink at the pool bar. In the evening have a meal in the hotel restaurant, with indoor and outdoor sections, before heading to your air-conditioned rooms with a balcony, many overlooking the sea.

If you book through this website, you will also receive a welcome cocktail and fresh fruit plate.

Rooms: 32
Rate: 15 - 42 EUR

The 32 airy rooms with either 2 or 3 beds are located over 3 floors.

Tasty Turkish and international dishes are served buffet-style for breakfast from 07:30 to 09:30.

Lunch and dinner are available in both the indoor and outdoor à la carte restaurants.

You can also relax with a drink by the pool bar at any time after 07:30.

If you do not want to leave your room, you can also make use of the 24-hour room service.

As well as exploring the beaches of this beautiful promontory, take time to have a look at the many archaeological ruins. You could also pick up some local souvenirs in the nearby shops.

Side Amphitheatre (600 metres) - Dating back to the Hellenistic period and with a capacity of around 15,000 people, this impressive amphitheatre is one of the largest in Turkey.

Agora Baths Museum (600 metres) - Housed in the remains of ancient bath houses, this fascinating museum has one of the best archaeological collections in the country and is well worth a visit.

Manavgat (3 km) - Take a peaceful boat trip on the Manavgat river and pass a couple of small waterfalls.

From Antalya Airport (60 km):
By Car:
- Take the main coastal road (D350) towards Alanya.
- Just before you reach Manavgat take the turning towards Side.
- The hotel is located on this road after about 3 km.

By Public Transport:
You can get a bus from the airport to the hotel for EUR 5 per person. Alternatively you could take a taxi for about EUR 80.

By Hotel Transfer Service:
On prior arrangement the hotel can pick you up from the airport at a cost of EUR 50. Please request this in the comments box when booking or contact the hotel directly by telephone or email using the details on your booking confirmation.