Melissa Garden Apart Hotel, Side

Melissa Garden Apart Hotel - A family-friendly aparthotel with two outdoor pools, waterslide, and Turkish cuisine

Melissa Garden Apart Hotel, a 3-star aparthotel rated 8.0/10 on Booking.com, features 74 bright apartments with kitchens, refrigerators, and stovetops, each offering a private balcony with pool views. The hotel includes two outdoor swimming pools—one with a waterslide and another designed for relaxation—alongside two children’s pools, a hammam, and a poolside terrace with sun loungers. Guests can enjoy Turkish cuisine at the à la carte restaurant by the pool or attend Turkish barbecue nights. The property also provides complimentary Wi-Fi, a business center, and concierge services. Located in a quiet area of Side, the hotel is a 10-minute walk from Side Beach and 2.5 km from Sulton Hamam Side. The expansive garden and animation program offer entertainment for all ages, including quiz nights and foam parties.

Pros

The hotel features two adult pools, including one with a waterslide, and two separate children’s pools.

The à la carte restaurant serves Turkish cuisine, with barbecue nights arranged for guests.

Apartments include kitchens and furnished balconies with pool or garden views.

The property is a 10-minute walk from Side Beach and offers a tranquil garden setting.

Cons

The hotel does not accept groups of more than two men.

Some guests may find the walk to major landmarks like Side Museum (2.5 km) slightly lengthy.