Charming retreat near the Antalya coast
A cosy hotel on the outskirts of Side, Melissa Gardens is suited to holidaymakers who wish for a sun-filled few days away. Stay here and you’ll be just a 10-minute stroll from a sandy beach as well as close to plenty of shops, bars, and restaurants.
Don’t leave the hotel just yet though as you’ll find two pools here – each with a kids’ section and one with a twisty-turny waterslide. An onsite spa, meanwhile, is open during peak season, and comes with a Turkish bath and a treatment room where you can enjoy an invigorating massage.
Grab a drink at the poolside bar when the sun’s at its hottest or head to the garden bar for a lovingly prepared cocktail. There’s an à la carte restaurant here, too, that specialises in both traditional Turkish and international cuisine. Plus, if you visit in the summer months, you can enjoy an open buffet starring a huge array of dishes at breakfast and dinner.
In the evenings, you can look forward to regular live music, karaoke nights, and mini discos for the kids. But if you prefer heading elsewhere for top-notch entertainment, Side’s lively centre’s just a five-minute taxi ride away.
Facilities
Food & Drink
- 1 à la carte restaurant (international cuisine, buffet breakfast and dinner at peak season)
- 2 bars (including 1 poolside bar)
Entertainment
- Playground
- Children's pool
- Outdoor pool
- Water slides
Family facilities
- 2 children's pools
- Waterslide
- Children's playground (age and height restrictions apply)
Sports & Health
- Billiards
- Table tennis
- Massage
- Spa centre
- Turkish bath (hamam)