Barut B Suites

There are pools for children, a playground, a playroom and a games room only 250 metres from the beach.there is a very nice restaurant on the beach, the beach is equipped with umbrellas and sun loungers.the hotel's paint has been renewed.Thank you for the warm atmosphere and hospitality

In Side and the surrounding area there are many choices of huge resorts with multiple facilities. We chose Barut B Suites simply because friends were staying there and the price was ok. There is a choice of bed and breakfast or all inclusive. Adding meals to the B&B deal works out expensive, but there are restaurants very close by and regular buses from near the hotel to central Side, which has a well developed tourist infrastructure and eating choices a plenty. The rooms are apartments or studio rooms, with basic cooking facilities, full fridge and crockery. Beds were comfortable and towels soft. Plenty of hot water and reasonable toiletries. Air conditioning and heating worked. Noise from outside was minimal. Everything throughout the resort was clean. Both indoor and outdoor pools were warm for our winter stay. Spa treatments were reasonably priced and there was no hard sell. Swimming in the sea was pleasant at the hotel's private beach. The beach was a flat walk of about 400 metres from the hotel on a well surfaced path. All inclusive included food and drink options at the beach. There were many rows of umbrellas and sun beds for guest use, so it felt quite crowded as it does all along this coast. In front of the beds is an area which allows walking along the beach or the kids to play sandcastles. Staff spoke several languages between them and using English to obtain services and advice was not a problem. When we stayed British guests were a small minority. "Entertainment" was the usual resort style and not to my liking, but there were places to avoid the noise. Folk seemed to be enjoying the various music and other acts. The food set this resort apart from others that we have visited. It was the same buffet style battle with fellow guests at various counters around the servery, but the quality of food was very good. Different evenings had different themed offerings. The Turkish night was particularly good and more authentic than expected in such a resort. There was plenty of seating both outside, in sun and shade, and inside. Children had their own serving counter at an appropriate height and with children centric food options, but several adults were also going for the chicken nuggets etc. There was children's programme of activities and children's pool. There were several pool areas, each surrounded by rows of sun loungers and tables served by attentive staff to take drinks orders. Just show the wrist band. For those driving in then the resort is easy to find off the main coast road, D400, and there is parking at the front door and on nearby streets. Some parking is under shades. Leave keys at the front desk. So parking space is maximised. It is a drive of several minutes to Side town and then a walk from the paid car park. It is about an hour transfer from the airport at Side, but this is a tourist coast so transfer times can vary greatly on the crowded road.

Hotel was impeccable, rooms cleaned daily, staff were very friendly in the dining area always happy to get drinks for us, bar staff always having a bit of banter which was nice. Pool was a hit with myself and mother, made use of the indoor pool on the rainy days. Food was lovely especially the last 3 days