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Kamelya Selin Hotel Luxury Resort & SPA
8/10 Good
"We just finished our stay at Kamelya and I can say, it was a very enjoyable stay especially for parents with young children. They have a variety of food for kids and adults but it can get repititive. The snack bars are good especially Lia Bar as I think it has the best food. Red Bull is at a charge which is annoying for an All inclusive which we haven’t had before in other hotels in Antalya. Bear in mind if you have kids and are in a terrace room you can end up in one on the second floor like me and there aren’t any lifts at that precise place.
Entertainment is great for the kids. They have an arcade which my girls loved but that’s at an extra cost. Would prefer the mini buffet which is classed as 24/7 to actually be 24/7 but the staff are always helpful and friendly. Loads of pools and entertainment for kids at the amphitheater which my girls loved.
They have a few alacarte restaurants but the Turkish one is free with a reservation. Get the sunbed early because there’s soo many people who throw their towel on them and are nowhere to be seen.
All in all it’s an enjoyable place with lots of options, beach looks great too, kids will never be bored. Markets outside are way cheaper for bits and bobs because the shops are extortion in the hotel."
"The resort itself is amazing. Staff is great too! But here comes the issues - extremely loud environment, unruly children running around(I have a 6 year old boy, but he has never been allowed to act like all other children), no adult supervision until early morning hours, security doesn’t do anything, parents don’t care! The parents drink until 3 am and shout, not talk in the common areas. The disco music is extremely loud, windows and walls are thin! And around 3 am when you think that you can get sleep the cleaning crew starts moving tables and the sound is horrible! Air conditioning is set to 23 C and you can’t adjust it lower. It’s monitored and managed by guest relations. Get a higher floor room not over pool to avoid the disturbance.
The food is so so. Don’t even waste your time with the A La Cart restaurants especially the Asian one - you will be waiting for something that has nothing to do with sushi or Mongolian beef, tasteless small portions. You are better off eating at the Sunset main buffet style restaurant. Variety is ok. The other good restaurant is the 24/7 one in the end of the resort Waterworld. Coffee shop and patisserie’s are good.
The beach is so so - has some rocks in the beginning and sand afterwards. Very small! The pool facilities are great - they get very crowded and people are keeping sun lounges from 8 am with their towels.
The best part of our trip was the spa center - amazing massage options and facials.
Old town Side is a must visit!"
"We had a couple of nights in luxury at this spa hotel. It is well appointed with good communal areas and plenty of facilities.
The rooms are clean and have a fridge and tea/coffee facilities as well as a safe.
There is the spa which is free to use but you pay for massages which has an indoor/outdoor pool plus sauna and steam room. There are numerous outdoor pools plus games areas.
There is a private beach with adult only area and a large beach bar and restaurant.
The main restaurant is a buffet with lots of choice for breakfast, lunch and dinner and a number of speciality restaurants. There is also a patisserie. "
"I liked this place. My two main criticisms would be:
1. The room was quite noisy until about midnight as I think it was above a bar that was used for after show dj entertainment. That wasn't great for a sleeping small child.
2. Despite turkish cuisine being rich and flavoursome, like a lot of AI hotels, the buffet food merged into one flavour. So much so, I ate out locally. In addition, it's unusual to stay at an AI hotel for over a week and not be offered the chance for some kind of a la carte dining."
"The staff were attentive to every need. The food was amazing with a wide selection of dishes available every meal. You must try the baklava it was amazing. "
"Alles wie immer, wir kennen die Anlage schon etwas länger. Es ist immer wieder lustig, wenn die Kinder alte Cocktails bestellen, die nicht mehr auf der Speisekarte stehen (z.B. "Ice Age"). Sie bekommen die Getränke dann trotzdem. :)"
How many beach hotels can I expect to find in Ancient Side?
Expedia has 10 beach hotels in Ancient Side that are great for your beachside getaway.
When's the best time for a beach holiday in Ancient Side?
Plan your trip to the beach with this snapshot of weather throughout the year in Ancient Side: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 12°C. The rainiest months in Ancient Side are January, December, February and March, with each month seeing an average of 182 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do around Ancient Side?
After arriving and checking into your hotel, you'll probably want to explore your surroundings. Beach lovers can head straight to Side East Beach or Side West Beach for some quality time by the water. Experience the area's historical sites, and make time for local attractions such as Roman Side Theater and Side Harbor. For additional things to see and do, consider a visit to Temple of Apollo and Athena or Roman Ruins of Side.