Dream Of Side

We stayed for one week with Dream of Side in the end of June, and I enjoyed a lot this experience. There are some very negative reviews, but let's keep in mind this is a 3-star reasonable price hotel! Below you can find my detailed review: 1. Location - great location in the city center, so in the evening you can walk around, do some local shopping, visit cafes and not simply stay in the resort, as it open happens in Turkey. 2. Territory. Very cozy and green! It's very nice to sit in the garden enjoying your drink in the evening. Not very big, but enough. There is a swimming pool with a waterslide, kids pool, playground, relax zone with rocking chairs and table tennis. As for the pool - seems there might not be enough sunbeds if the hotel is fully booked, but during our stayt it was fine. The pool closes at 19, which is a bit early, would be great to have a chance to use it at least till 20. 3. Beach. It's about 6 minutes bus trip and 20 minutes on foot. We tried walking, but it was extremely hot. There are hourly transfers to the beach, the driver is very kind and nice and he goes back if there are not enough places in the bus for someone. The only disappointment is that the last transfer from the beach is 18 15, which is TOO EARLY. Would be amazing to have it around 20. The beach itself is nice, there are many sunbeds. Would be also great to have a chance to buy some drinks and snacks on the beach, for now they only offer free water. 4. Rooms. We had 2-room apartment with 2 balconies. Simple yet clean and nice, everything functioned well. 5. Food and drinks. We went on All-inclusive package. Food is simple, but fine, always enough for all guests. Local drinks are fine. I absolutely enjoyed local sweets! 6. WiFI. Free Wifi is available only in the reception and restaurant zones, for rooms they suggest paid options, but we didn't use them. 7. Staff. The hotel team really feels like family. They are very friendly and attentive! Some team members speak very limited English, but we always managed to understand each other. 8. Animation. I am not a big fan of day animation, still there was some (water polo, gymnastics). For evenings they turn on music, and on some nights you can enjoy live music or play bingo. Kids disco is organized as well. Music plays till 23 strictly, which is nice, as you can sleep well. All in all it was a lovely experience, and I can definitely recommend the hotel for those looking for a reasonably priced place to stay in Side.