DEFNE STAR

Star Zimmer — about 28 m², accommodation for up to 3 adults and 1 child, with side or direct sea view as well as garden view options. Star Deluxe Zimmer — about 40 m², for up to 3 adults and 1 child, with a separate living/sleeping area, available with side or direct sea view or garden view. Star Familienzimmer — about 56 m², for up to 4 adults and 1 child, consisting of two connected rooms, available with side or direct sea view or garden view.

The official website lists two meal concepts: Halbpension Ultra and All Inclusive. The main restaurant, Nar Restaurant, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner; under Halbpension Ultra, breakfast and dinner are included, while All Inclusive includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A late breakfast from 10:00 to 11:00 is confirmed. Drinks in the open bars are included from 09:00 to 00:00, and from 1 July to 31 August until 01:00. During the day, guests are offered local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, cocktails, and one of the published versions of the conditions also mentions some imported drinks. After lunch, coffee, tea, local pastries, and ice cream at certain times are served. The mini fridge is replenished daily with still water and mineral water. An à la carte restaurant is not listed on the official pages.

The hotel stands directly on a wide, gently sloping sandy beach. On the official website, this stretch is described as one of the most beautiful and well-maintained between the town of Side and Çolaklı. Sun loungers, mattresses, parasols, and beach towels are provided free of charge. For drinks and lunch dishes, guests can visit Sahil Bar & Restaurant; the published time for the paid lunch service is 12:00–16:00.

All main room categories include a balcony, air conditioning, shower/toilet, hairdryer, Wi-Fi, safe, telephone, TV / SAT-LCD TV, mini fridge, laminate flooring, and a clothes drying rack. Standard rooms include a sitting area; Deluxe rooms add a separate living/sleeping area, while family rooms have two bedrooms, two TVs, and two wardrobes. On a separate page, the hotel also states that Wi-Fi is available not only in the room but also on the beach, and that coverage is enhanced in the garden, pool, and bar areas. Family rooms are listed as non-smoking and equipped with smoke detectors.

Nar Restaurant is the main restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Sahil Bar & Restaurant serves drinks and a paid lunch with international dishes from 12:00–16:00. Kum Bar operates during the day and evening, and sometimes hosts shows and dance evenings. Ay Bar is open during the day and in the evening, with billiards nearby. Side Bar is an evening bar where shows and dance evenings are also held from time to time. Agora Bar is suited to a more relaxed evening atmosphere with drinks.

For active holidays, the hotel offers two tennis courts overlooking the bay of Side — one with artificial grass and quartz sand and the other a clay court; racket and ball rental is available. There is an outdoor pool, a pool with water slides operating at set hours and depending on weather, a fitness center (entry from 16 years), billiards, and children’s billiards. In the evenings, the hotel occasionally organizes shows and dance nights. At Damla Spa, various massages are available at an extra charge, while the sauna and Turkish bath are listed as included.

For children, the official website lists a mini club for ages 4–12 with scheduled hours, children’s billiards, a separate freshwater children’s pool with a slide, a games room, and an outdoor playground. Thanks to the gently sloping sandy entrance to the sea, this hotel is also convenient for families with children who appreciate a calm beach holiday.

The grounds feature a large garden area, sun terraces, an outdoor pool of around 2,200 m², relaxation areas by the sea, a SPA center, sauna, hammam, fitness center, tennis courts, and several bars. The hotel also specifically notes free Wi-Fi in the rooms and on the beach, as well as enhanced coverage in the garden, around the pool, and in the bar areas.

Old Side and the ancient ruins are the main place for walks; the hotel states this area is about 3 km away, and it can be reached along the promenade. In the same area, you will find the Side Museum, located in the center of the ancient town in former Roman baths, and the ancient theatre of Side, close to the museum. For a beautiful sunset, it is worth heading to the Temple of Apollo by the sea. Another pleasant route is the beach promenade itself, which begins right by the hotel and is ideal for relaxed evening walks.