Gazipasa Star Hotel

........do enough for you. The hotel is located quite a distance from the beach front, about 20 minutes’ walk. There is a shopping centre within a few metres of the hotel but most outlets are closed, however, there is a supermarket which is great to replenish your fridge. A Dolmus is within a short walk and we did use this regularly to travel to Side centre during the evening. When we checked in during the early hours the night staff had very limited English but we managed perfectly to check-in without issue. A kind staff member escorted us to the apartment, taking care of our luggage. We had rented a one bedroomed apartment which was nice and spacious. It had two balconies, one accessed from the living room and the other from the bedroom. There was a large shower room with a fantastic shower and a good sized bedroom with plenty of wardrobe space and a safe (fee paid separately). The building housing the apartment was separate to the rooms overlooking the swimming pool and didn’t have a view of the pool from any of the windows. The TV was dated and didn’t have any English channels, although we don’t use the TV when on holiday so it didn’t bother us. The kitchenette was very useful and the fridge ideal for chilling drinks and food for poolside. The air-conditioning was a separate cost but not expensive. The lounge had two large settee’s that converted into beds and a table with dining chairs. Within a few hundred metres of the hotel is the main Side Mosque and adjacent to this, on a large car park area, there is a local market held once weekly on a Saturday. The market is a good size and offers many goods which attracts many visitors, best to get there early before the crowds and daytime temperatures rise. The main swimming pool is of a good size and the depth allows adults to stand even in the deeper end. The bridge across the pool offers a good photo opportunity. The two water slides allow guests to enter the fun pool. These operate most of the day and provide additional enjoyment for the guests. The pool bar has a good menu and has seating underneath a shaded area for those wanting to escape the heat. The staff are excellent hosts and couldn’t do enough for you. They all work long hours and are committed to ensure guests enjoy their holiday. You can change English money at Reception, however, the exchange rate is slightly more enhanced in Side. There is a very small shop on site selling some essentials. We would definitely revisit but would prefer the location to be nearer the beach if we’re honest. Couldn’t fault the staff, they’re amazing. BBQ and Turkish night was good and allowed time afterwards for us to still travel into Side.

Family holiday 13 of us.. Absolutely fantastic hotel everyone made you welcome restaurant food was great drinks round a pool were great rooms were clean and tidy.. Staff was great.. from cleaner to barstaff... Stayed in 5 star hotels... But the gazipasa beats them all... Had absolutely fantastic time thank you and hope to see you again soon