Luxury Hotels in Side

Turkey

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Calimera Side Resort

Side, Turkey

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Discover the Best

Along the sun-drenched Riviera around Side, ancient temples, pine forests and powdery soft beaches sit alongside some of Turkey's most ambitious all-inclusive hotels. Five-star service meets thoughtful design, expansive pool complexes and private beaches where sun loungers are lined with cabanas. Many resorts operate on a modern ultra all-inclusive model, with generous food and drink packages, à la carte dining and well-considered wellness programmes. Whether you're drawn to the refined, couples-focused atmosphere of an adults-only retreat or travelling with the family to a resort with a waterpark and kids' club, Side delivers a thoroughly polished experience with a keen eye for detail.

Why Stay Here?

Ultra all-inclusive with premium drinks packages and late-night opening
Private beaches, jetties and cabanas with beach service
À la carte restaurants with regional and international menus
Adults-only hotels (+16) for couples and family resorts with waterparks
Lake villas, swim-up rooms and suites with jacuzzi
Spacious spas with hammam, sauna and signature treatments
Activities programme: yoga, pilates, tennis and watersports
Stunning settings in Sorgun's pine forests or directly on the sandy beaches of Kumköy and Evrenseki

Our Selection Criteria

Ratings and standards

We focus on five-star resorts with consistently strong guest reviews. For reference, the leading hotels in Side typically score between 8.6 and 9.5 on major booking platforms, and several have been recognised in international guest surveys and industry awards. This approach to selection combines hard data — review scores — with softer, less quantifiable qualities such as consistency of service over time.

Distinctive features

We look for clear signatures: an adults-only policy (+16) and an intimate atmosphere for couples; lake villas and family suites for larger groups; private beaches with cabanas; ambitious à la carte restaurants and bar programmes; waterparks, tennis centres and well-equipped gyms; and comprehensive spa packages with hammam, sauna and a full treatment menu. In short, features that add genuine value and set a hotel apart from the crowd.

Location and setting

A beachfront or beach-adjacent position is a given. We give particular weight to resorts in Sorgun's pine forests for their sense of nature and shade; those along the broad sandy beaches of Kumköy and Evrenseki for classic seaside living; and hotels within walking distance of ancient Side for a touch of culture and an evening stroll. Proximity to the promenade, a private jetty or pier, and sheltered bathing coves all count in a resort's favour.

Frequently Asked Questions

May–June and September–October offer warm, pleasant weather, smaller crowds and attractive prices. July and August are the hottest and most expensive months.

For popular room categories and private villas, booking five to eight months ahead of the summer is advisable. For spring and autumn, three to five months is generally sufficient.

Yes — many hotels are situated alongside gently shelving sandy beaches that have lifeguards during the peak season and dedicated family zones with play areas.

Ultra all-inclusive typically means longer opening hours, a wider selection of international drinks brands and/or à la carte meals included in the price, whereas standard all-inclusive generally covers local drinks and buffet dining.

Most five-star resorts offer modern gyms, daily classes — yoga, pilates, HIIT and the like — and fully equipped spas with hammam, sauna and a broad range of treatments.