The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Side

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Side

If it's your first trip to Side, Turkey for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Side. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Side. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Side for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Side beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Side for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Luna Blanca Resort & SPA - Ultra All Inclusive

5-star Resort with prices starting at $101 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

Located at Kumköy Bulvarı No:89, Luna Blanca Resort & SPA - Ultra All Inclusive has great rooms from $101 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 5.4 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a fitness center, scuba diving, a bar, mountain views, and child care at this relaxing hotel. Having a water park here is a terrific addition, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


Palm D'or Hotel - All Inclusive

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $50 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Side
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Palm D'or Hotel - All Inclusive which has nice rooms starting at $50. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.99 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Demirel Bulvari 1127 Sokak. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, mountain views, laundry services, and city views which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.6 km from the city center. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground


Diamant Otel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $75 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach

We found Diamant Otel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $75. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 278 Sok. No:4 Kumkoy. You'll also find scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and breakfast which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 4.8 km from the center of town. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Villa Side Residence

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $87 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Side
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $87, Villa Side Residence, at Otel Villa Side Residence Kumkoy Manavgat provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and mountain views. It's located just 4.3 km from the city center, too. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


Side Star Elegance Hotel - All Inclusive

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $52 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Side Star Elegance Hotel - All Inclusive has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant. The great rooms here start at $52 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Kumkoy Mevkii. Furthermore, it also offers a fitness center, snorkeling, a bar, outdoor tennis, and mountain views, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2.1 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


The Sense De Luxe Hotel - All Inclusive

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $68 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Side
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

The great guest rating of The Sense De Luxe Hotel - All Inclusive is 9.80 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $68, and it's located at Bingesik Mevkii. We also love the a kid-friendly buffet, mountain views, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub which are great for visitors. And since it's just 2.9 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Kids' club


Sentido Kamelya Selin Luxury Resort & Spa - Ultra All Inclusive

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $57 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Sentido Kamelya Selin Luxury Resort & Spa - Ultra All Inclusive because it has great rooms that start at $57. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Çolakli Belediyesi 1. Only 6.8 km from the city center, travelers will especially love scuba diving, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, mountain views, and rooms with kitchens at this convenient hotel. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


Villa Side Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $91 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

Villa Side Hotel offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $91 (before taxes). It's located at Kumkoy and has earned a guest rating of 9.40/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, and laundry services which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.3 km from the city center. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground


Nova Park Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $32 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Side
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

Located at Kumkoy Mevkii P K 15, Nova Park Hotel has great rooms from $32 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and laundry services which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 3.4 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


Side Town Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $34 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Side Town Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $34. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Inonu Caddesi Selimiye Mahallesi No. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, child care, and laundry services. It's located just 1.9 km from the city center, too. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Antalya, Alanya, Belek, and Okurcalar.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Side, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Side, Best Luxury Hotels in Side, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Side, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Side, Best Hotels for One Week in Side, Best Hotels for One Night in Side, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Side, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Side, or Best Business Hotels in Side.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Side?

Side Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$85

After analyzing 106 first time trip hotels in Side, Turkey, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $85. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Side.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $104
  • 4-star hotels: $87
  • 3-star hotels: $38
  • 2-star hotels: $37


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