Villa Side Residence

Villa Side Residence is a luxury hotel near the popular Turkish seafront resort of Side. It's a short walk from Kumkoy beach, where you can snorkel in the clear water and stretch out on the sand. The hotel has three outdoor swimming pools, plus two shallow pools for children. Adults and children can splash about in the water park, where you'll find three slides. The hotel has four restaurants, including a buffet offering international cuisine. You can take your pick from seven bars, with one that's open 24-hrs a day. They're dotted around the hotel's high-rise building and gardens. You'll find contemporary middle eastern-inspired public areas, including a lobby, with a glass-domed roof and marble flooring. The bedrooms are decorated in a neutral style, with light coloured walls and beige carpets. They come with a balcony or French balcony. At Villa Side Residence, you can spend the afternoon at the spa, which is home to a sauna, traditional Turkish bath, and indoor pool. You'll be able to book beauty and wellness treatments such as massages, facials and manicures. If you're feeling energetic, you can visit the gym or attend a fitness class, including aerobics and aqua aerobics. After dark, you can watch the family-friendly evening entertainment and dance at the nightclub.

Villa Side Residence is 4km from the centre of Side, where you'll find karaoke bars, live music venues and discos. You can explore the historic Old Town, with its independent stores, street stalls and pavement cafés. While you're there, you could wander up the hill to the Temple of Apollo and watch the sun set over the Aegean Sea. Further afield, it's 10km to Manavgat, where you can discover the local waterfall, swim in the plunge pools and wander through the Turkish countryside. You'll also have the opportunity to shop for souvenirs at the market, which has rows of stalls selling local produce, such as clothing, handmade jewellery and ceramics.

The hotel's four dining places include three à la carte restaurants. They serve Turkish and Italian dishes, along with seafood and kids' options. You can order local and international drinks at the bars. If you're feeling peckish, you can get snacks such as waffles, ice cream and baked potatoes.

At Villa Side Residence, kids can use the playground, games room and playroom. There's also a kids' club and children's entertainment, including a disco.

The air-conditioned rooms at Villa Side Residence have a TV with satellite channels and DVD player, along with high-speed Wi-Fi. You'll also have a minibar.