What do we know about Turkey? This is a modern state where tourism is developed with a popular all-inclusive system, oriental bazaars, mosques and beautiful seaside resorts. But everything is not so clear. After all, Turkey is a country with an amazing history; many ancient monuments have been preserved on its territory. One of the most interesting is the ancient ancient city of Side, located on the Mediterranean coast.
History
The city reached its heyday during the existence of the Roman Empire. It was here that seagoing ships were built, and the slave trade was established. The remains of majestic temples, fountains and squares are still preserved, because the Romans welcomed luxury in everything.
And the famous ancient theater, which has survived to this day, amazes tourists with its gigantic size. Vacationers may think that there is not enough entertainment here. But in factIn fact, any construction in this part of Turkey is prohibited, because Side is a protected area and serves as an open-air antique museum. The ancient city ceased to exist after the fall of the Roman Empire and was plundered, but archaeological excavations are still ongoing here.
There are hotels nearby, there are a lot of shops, because many people come here for shopping. Midnight Sun Hotel is an excellent accommodation option for those who are interested in a relaxing family vacation away from prying eyes. Let tourists not be embarrassed by the fact that the hotel is removed from the sea line. In the resorts of Side along the coast line, only fashionable five-star hotels are located. Mid-range hotels offer a budget option for a holiday at affordable prices.
Hotel location
Midnight Sun Hotel 3 is located on the territory of the ancient city of Side, in the village of Manavgat. Antalya Central Airport is 56 km away. Near the hotel there is a good restaurant, a grocery store, small shops where you can buy souvenirs, gifts and sweets. If you want to visit a colorful oriental bazaar - welcome, the market is very close. There is a beautiful promenade where you can walk or ride a bike. Cozy cafes and restaurants are open.
Midnight Sun Hotel 3 (Turkey) is intended rather for a quiet holiday away from noisy cities, discos and youth parties.
Territory
Residential buildings - 7 buildings with 3 floors each.
Total area is 2000m2. The first opening of Midnight Sun Hotel 3 took place in 1998. The last reconstruction and renovation of the rooms was completed in 2014.
The buildings are clean, the territory is well-groomed. There is a swimming pool with attractions, a children's pool, a playroom for children. Spa services are expanded, there is a sauna, a hammam and a beauty parlor.
Residence Rules
Tourists with pets are not allowed in the hotel. Check-in for travelers who have pre-booked a room at the Midnight Sun Hotel starts at 14.00, check-out takes place before 12.00. As in many Turkish hotels, the flow of tourists during the season does not stop. For comfortable accommodation of all those who pre-paid for a room and bought a ticket to Turkey, hotel staff have to strictly observe the time frames for check-out and check-in. Naturally, many tourists who have just been discharged from their rooms start to panic, because they have to wait for the transfer for several hours and there is no opportunity to eat. You can order food after check-out for an additional fee in the restaurant, which is on site. Soft drinks, juices, coffee or tea will also be offered here.
Free services
The following services are provided free of charge:
- Parking at the site near the hotel (no need to book in advance).
- Hour Help Desk.
- Bicycle rental.
- Pool (for children and adults separately).
- Table tennis, billiards, darts.
- Playroom for kids.
- Room service (preferably leavetip).
- Wireless Internet.
Paid services
The Midnight Sun Hotel 3 offers an additional service that tourists can order as needed. There is a separate price list according to which vacationers pay for some services, including:
- Grocery delivery.
- Visit the SPA and wellness center.
- Hairdressing and beauty salon.
- Laundry and ironing service.
- Press delivery.
- Safe at the reception or in the room (for $2 per day).
- Sauna and Turkish bath.
- Transfer.
- In-room food and drink delivery.
- Car rental.
Description of rooms
The Midnight Sun Hotel has a total of 120 rooms: 98 Standards and 22 Family Suites. The standard room with an area of 25 m2 has a balcony, air conditioning, TV, satellite channels. There are 2 separate beds or one double bed. There is a wardrobe for storing clothes. The bathroom has a shower. The hair dryer does not work well (it is better to take the device with you). Hygiene supplies are not always available.
Family suite with an area of 50 m2 consists of two rooms: a hall with a seating area and a bedroom with a double bed. The room is air-conditioned and has a flat-screen TV (satellite TV). The bathroom has a shower and hairdryer. A separate plus, according to vacationers, is the new furniture and cleanliness in the rooms. Cleaning is done daily, change of linen andtowels regularly 2 times a week.
Rooms can be booked in advance. If a room is mistakenly reserved, which does not suit you, you can agree at the reception and change it to a more convenient one. As a rule, such a procedure requires an additional fee.
Interestingly, a child under the age of 6 stays free of charge, but only if it does not require an extra bed. If they want to accommodate one more vacationer in the room and need to add a bed, then the surcharge will be EUR 10. For babies under 2 years old, baby cots are installed free of charge, but no more than one per room. When booking a room, you must indicate the need for a bed and receive confirmation from the administration.
Restaurants and buffet
The All Inclusive system is a distinctive feature of the service that Turkey offers to vacationers. Hotels (including Midnight Sun Hotel) include three buffet meals a day in the price. In addition, there is a restaurant, a snack bar and a pool bar where drinks and juices are prepared.
The range of dishes is simple, but the food is enough to not feel hungry. Breakfast includes eggs, bread, cheese, sausages, coffee, tea and juice. For lunch, salads, potato dishes, chicken meat are prepared. They offer fish, offal dishes, boiled rice, stewed vegetables, melon, watermelon, bananas, apples.
Local drinks are included but limited. By and large, the hotel belongs to the category of inexpensive, and an economical vacation justifies itself.
The restaurant serves Turkish and international cuisine, has an extended wine list, serves spirits, water and fresh juices. If you order a family dinner with children, high chairs will be brought for the youngest visitors.
On-site entertainment
Midnight Sun Hotel invites tourists to enjoy a pleasant stay by the outdoor pool, which is open only during the season. For those staying at the hotel, there is a water slide, which is turned on several times a day, when enough people gather. Sun loungers are installed around, umbrellas are given out, there is enough space for everyone. There is a private terrace where guests can sunbathe. The swimming pool is open from 10.00 to 19.00. After that, employees sanitize it, and swimming is prohibited until morning.
Additionally, you can order a bike rental and take a walk around the neighborhood. There are tables for ping-pong (you need to ask the staff for equipment), there is a billiard room, a room for playing darts.
Beach vacation
Private area for recreation by the sea is located at a distance of 1.5 km. The hotel provides free transportation of tourists to and from the beach. The bus takes guests at 10.00 am (immediately after breakfast) and picks up at 17.00. Some tourists share reviews that they even take them to the beach 2-3 times during the season. Of course, if there is no time and desire to wait for the bus, you can take a walk, and on the way back, use the services of transport.
Sandy beach. The entrance to the sea is flat and gentle, this is sure to be appreciated by people vacationing with children. For additional water activities on the beach (diving, windsurfing, bananasailing) you need to pay separately. However, many tourists just want to go to the beach, swim and sunbathe, without extreme sports. Here everyone decides for himself. By the way, the beach is free, but only until 18.00. Then the entrance fee is $2.
Sightseeing vacation
Tourists who stay at the Midnight Sun Hotel 3 (Side) will be interested in visiting the area of the ruins of the old city from antiquity, which are located two kilometers from the hotel. The excursion program includes a tour of the large-scale agora and the ancient theater. Additionally, you can order an excursion to the ruins of the Temple of Apollo.
It will be exciting to drive through the Blue Canyon. Against the backdrop of the picturesque coast, tourists can swim and dive directly from the yacht, the program also includes fishing. The tour lasts 1 day. In the vicinity of the Manavgat River, which is very close to the hotel, there are beautiful rapid waterfalls.
Nearby is the artificial reservoir Oimapinar, surrounded by Italian pines with umbrella-shaped crowns. You can order a jeep safari or go on an excursion on a yacht.
Don't refuse an excursion to the famous lake Titreyengol, which is 6 km from this area. Fans of extreme adventures can go to the Köprülü Canyon, where they organize rafting on the seething rivers. ExcursionsCappadocia and Pamukkale will impress those who come to Side for interesting experiences.
Given the complete lack of animation in Midnight Sun Hotel 3, the reviews have to read a variety of. Some tourists like a relaxing holiday, while others give fun. There is no animation in the hotel (neither for adults nor for children). But it is advised to pay attention to the fascinating children's tour "Barbossa". The cost of 2 tickets (child + adult) is $ 100. The program includes a trip on a ship with animators dressed as pirates, a foam party, an exciting treasure hunt. The result is a sea of impressions and positive emotions, colorful photographs (framed and on magnets).
Midnight Sun Hotel Reviews
We definitely advise you to visit the sauna, hammam and SPA center, because real professionals and masters of their craft work here! Services are offered for an additional fee, but they are worth it. The rooms are quite decent, but sometimes you can run into a problem in the form of leaking plumbing. Air conditioners work, furniture is decent.
Those who have vacationed in Side, Midnight Sun Hotel, are well aware that the rest here is not very diverse. If possible, we advise you to purchase additional excursions from tour operators or at a local tour desk. There are many interesting sights here, and maximum attention should be paid to visiting them, and the hotel has created normal conditions for living, there is a clear meal schedule.
Repair was completed in the current(2014) and some work was carried out at the beginning of the season. Of course, many tourists were unhappy with this, made comments. We hope that in the future the administration will take into account the wishes and plan the work schedule clearly.
