We have selected all the cheap hotels in Side on the first line, which are worth booking in the first place in order to avoid problems with accommodation and service. The result is an excellent selection for holidays in Turkey with children, which will help you plan your trip on a budget and not waste your nerves on bad options. Our rating of hotel complexes was compiled from good reviews from tourists, our own experience of visiting, evaluations of independent sites.
When planning your trip, we advise you to be sure to be guided by hotel selection brochure:
- choosing the right beach resort;
- variety of food, is there a children's menu, what is included in it;
- service service;
- infrastructure of the hotel's location in relation to attractions and entertainment life;
- what are the conditions for receiving a doctor at the hotel;
- animation for adults and children, babysitting services.
Taking into account the above points, we advise you to take a closer look at our list of where you can relax in Turkey cheaply and get positive emotions from swimming in the sea, walking, spending time with your family.
East of Antalya, 60 km from the airport, is the ancient region of Turkey - Side. Founded as a Greek colony and later ceded to Rome, the area has preserved its ancient architecture to this day. Tourists who come here have the opportunity to see the amphitheater, the Temple of Apollo, necropolises and other historical sights.
However, the resort has become the most attractive from a tourist point of view thanks to the inexpensive hotels built here and sand and pebble beaches. Most of the complexes offer scenic views of the mountains and the sea.
In case of a limited budget, a trip to Side will be the best solution. Despite the affordable prices, the quality of food and service is maintained at a high level here.
To make your trip unforgettable and at the same time not hit your wallet, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the rating of the best 5-star budget hotels in Side. When compiling it, such points as location, service and infrastructure were taken into account, as well as the assessments of tourists. Other aspects that we have already mentioned earlier.
Amelia Beach Resort
Visitors have access to all the traditional Turkish entertainment: aqua aerobics, discos, evening shows, swimming in five pools with slides and a jacuzzi. The sauna and Turkish bath can be used free of charge. The use of tennis courts, sports equipment, billiards and bowling are available for a fee.
There is a mini club and a zoo for children.
An insignificant nuance is the location of the sandy-pebble beach - across the road. However, this is a common practice for this region of Turkey. Thanks to special soundproofing structures and underground passages, the presence of the road does not have a negative impact on recreation with children.
Parents with small children should take into account the abrupt descent into the sea and the need for special shoes due to the pebbles.
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Aydinbey Kings Palace
Aydinbey Kings Palace is one of the best budget hotels in Side on the 1st line with good reviews. According to Tophotels, it scored 4.8 out of 5, on Tripadvisor - 5 out of 5, and on Booking - 9.4 out of 10. Tourists especially highly rate the work of the staff and the number of rooms.
Vacationers are satisfied with the assortment of dishes, focusing on seafood (shrimp, mussels, squid, various fish), fresh juices, fruits and ice cream.
Infrastructure:
- 3 swimming pools with 3 slides;
- shallow roofed pool for toddlers;
- fitness center and spa area;
- bowling, billiards, windsurfing (chargeable).
Near the hotel there is a river where turtles live.
The sandy beach strip is ideal for children.
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Calido maris
One of the most inexpensive options: you can relax together in the summer for 1000-1100 euros.
The compact area contains 3 swimming pools, 5 water slides, a playground with fungi and fountains for kids. Guests can use the jacuzzi, hammam, gym and fitness area free of charge.
For younger guests, there is a play center and a kids' club.
A sand and pebble beach is located three hundred meters across the road (there is an underground tunnel). Due to the presence of stones, we recommend taking special shoes for children.
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Cesars Resort
One of the cheap hotels in Side on the first line with a decent level of service and food (ultra all inclusive). The infrastructure is represented by 2 adult pools (indoor and outdoor) and 2 children with 3 slides. Young guests can spend their free time in the mini-club and on the playground.
The dignity of Cesars is a beach located across the road with fine sand and a smooth entry into the sea. Not far from it flows a river where turtles live.
As an advantage, it can be noted that there is a market, shops and public transport stops in the immediate vicinity.
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Crystal Admiral Resort Suites
Despite the democratic pricing policy for the level of service and food, Crystal Admiral surpasses previous offers.
Among the reviews of tourists about the rest in this complex, there are often positive assessments of the offered dishes. Tourists celebrate the wide range:
- fish (trout, dorado, tuna, etc.);
- meat (lamb, beef, turkey, chicken);
- fruits (melon, sweet cherry, watermelon, plum, pomegranate, grapes, etc.);
- ice cream, cheeses, various snacks.
Among the advantages, vacationers call the responsiveness and at the same time the unobtrusiveness of the staff.
Thanks to the developed children's concept, Crystal Admiral can be considered one of the best inexpensive hotels in Side for families with children. It occupies a small but clean and well-kept area. There is everything here to take the child:
- animators who entertain children throughout the day;
- a large water park (a zone with slides for kids is allocated);
- mini-club;
- playground with swings.
The beach across the road has a gentle slope; small stones come across.
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Defne defnem
Defne Defnem is located on the second coastline adjacent to pine groves. Despite the distance from the sea (about 400 m), tourists praise the spacious beach with a gentle descent into the water from the sand and recommend it for families with children.
The infrastructure includes 5 swimming pools: adult and children's with slides, indoor, as well as activity and relaxation areas for 18+. There are animators on the territory of Defne Defnem, but, according to users of travel sites, the place is more suitable for a quiet family vacation than for fun and entertainment.
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Euphoria Palm Beach HV-1
The complex has extensive green space. Here you can play table tennis, tennis, darts, volleyball for free; shoot a bow; use a pedal boat and canoe. You don't have to pay for the jacuzzi and sauna either.
Thanks to the advanced child concept, Euphoria Palm can be chosen by families with children. Various age mini-clubs are organized here, there is a playground and water slides. However, when arriving with kids, it must be borne in mind that diving into the sea is carried out from the slabs.
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Laphetos Beach
We recommend this option for those who need to meet a modest budget. For little money (at the beginning of the season for 600-700 euros) you can get a standard set of services:
- mid-range food;
- the opportunity to relax in three pools with three slides and a jacuzzi;
- visit the beach across the road (sand with pebbles).
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Raymar side
A worthy representative among budget hotels on the first line. Has a spacious sandy beach. We advise young children to bring their shoes: there are small pebbles that can cause discomfort. There is a pier for those who like to dive into the water..
The hotel infrastructure includes 2 swimming pools, a gym, tennis court and massage services. Within walking distance are souvenir and grocery stores, cafes and a bus stop.
Raymar Side is quite popular, so we advise you to book your stay in advance.
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Seamelia Beach
The hotel is small but neat and freshly renovated. The highlight is the coastline, covered with fine sand with a smooth sunset.
The animation is mainly designed for young children: they are engaged in the daytime in the mini-club. Discos are organized for adults several times a week.
Rest here is mostly measured around two pools or on the beach. Seamelia is the best option for those who like a quiet pastime.
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Sidekum Hotel
Sidekum is ranked among the best budget hotels in Side according to tourist reviews. It has a 4.7 rating on Tophotels and Tripadvisor and 9 on Booking.
Despite the declared 2nd coastline, the complex is not far from the coast. The walk will take about 10 minutes. Those who do not like walking can use the free shuttle. The beach sand strip is wide; the descent into the water is gentle.
According to guests, the menu is one of the best in Turkey. Seafood offers octopuses, shrimps, mussels, red fish; meats, fruits and desserts are plentiful.
The main contingent of holidaymakers is the Germans and the British, who are used to taking care of their holidays in advance. Therefore, to get to Sidekum, you must make a reservation at least one month before your trip.
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Sultan of Dreams
Sultan of Dreams has a vast and beautiful area with an abundance of palm trees and green spaces.
This is one of the favorites of sales: a room can be booked at the beginning of the season for only 850-900 euros, at the peak - for 1100. The low price does not affect food and service. According to vacationers, the restaurants offer a variety of meat dishes, fruits, juices; rooms and hall are cleaned regularly.
The territory is decorated with a garden where guests like to walk.
A sand and pebble beach is located across the highway. The depth starts almost immediately.
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Sunmelia Beach
Due to the recent opening of Sunmelia, accommodation prices are democratic. The advantage of the complex, which favorably distinguishes it from the rest, is the huge areas immersed in greenery.
Works on the territory aquapark with slides for all ages.
The beach is pebbly, located across the motorway. The descent into the water is gentle.
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Sural Saray
Rest in Sural Saray means walking along the spacious and well-groomed territory, swimming in the pool and in the sea. An evening show is offered as animation.
The sandy coastal strip has a smooth entry into the water. On the shore there is an area with palm trees where you can relax in the shade of greenery.
According to travelers, Sural Saray is ideal for seniors, as well as for parents of toddlers who do not need an abundance of entertainment, but a quiet environment.
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Terrace Elite
Located five hundred meters from the sea, Terrace Elite is distinguished by a high level of service and food. Vacationers are satisfied with the variety of dishes, regular cleaning of the rooms and the well-groomed area.
In a small space posted:
- 3 swimming pools with 3 slides;
- playground;
- sauna, gym.
There is a mini-club for little travelers, the restaurant offers a special menu.
The beach is sandy with a gentle slope. Every 5-7 minutes a bus runs to the coast.
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Washington Resort
Washington occupies a vast green space. Guests spend most of their time by the pool or on the beach. You can also retire in hammocks.
The aquazone is represented by three pools with two slides. There are slot machines for younger guests.
Within walking distance from the hotel there are shops, a mini market and a pharmacy.
The coastal strip is spacious, divided into two parts: you can sunbathe on the sand or relax in the shade of palm trees on the lawn. When swimming, we recommend taking special shoes (entrance to the sea - pebbles with sand). Those traveling with children should pay attention to the fact that the sea becomes deep almost immediately near the coast.
All the inexpensive hotels in Side, included in our rating, are a worthy example of the optimal ratio of low price and good quality. Holidays with children in any of them will not bring disappointment and will save part of the family budget.
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