Hotel Palmiye Side

“Back at Palmiye Hotel again.”

Nowhere better than Side Antalya Turkey in October and no better value than the family owned and run Palmiye Hotel. Yes the food is Turkish, if you want English then holiday in England, some of us enjoy exploring the world and trying local cuisine. This isn't five star it's economy with a heart. ... more

Nowhere better than Side Antalya Turkey in October and no better value than the family owned and run Palmiye Hotel. Yes the food is Turkish, if you want English then holiday in England, some of us enjoy exploring the world and trying local cuisine. This isn't five star it's economy with a heart. I've tried more expensive and got far less for my money. As usual my nly complaint being the satellite television caters for German's with only news channels for the English speaking, rather frustrating. I shall be back again next October, all being well.

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“Third visit.”

This was my third visit to this hotel, on this occasion I was accommodated in a newly refurbished room in what was previously apartments. The room was splendid with brand new quality furniture and well decorated. The down points were that I had no hot water at all during my two weeks here, I was... more

This was my third visit to this hotel, on this occasion I was accommodated in a newly refurbished room in what was previously apartments. The room was splendid with brand new quality furniture and well decorated. The down points were that I had no hot water at all during my two weeks here, I was offered alternative room in the main hotel block but I was reluctant to move from my quiet room which was very comfortable. Unfortunately the balcony overlooked a vacant plot which had an accumulation of unsightly rubbish strewn all around beneath, this could so easily be sorted in an hour or two. The food was quite delicious and Turkish and Kurdish, very healthy and generous display. I met several people who I had met last year at this time and also lots of new people too. I have moved on to another hotel in Side costing three times as much and the room I have here is pitiful in comparison to the beautiful room I had at The Palmiye Hotel. Trust me, there are many guests who return regularly two or three times a year to The Palmiye, excellently situated for banks, coffee shops, restaurants, bars, supermarkets, local dolmus services, mosque, Saturday Market, ten minutes walk from the beach and promenade, twenty minutes walk from Antiek Side and the Roman ruins, Temple of Man Temple of Apollo and the Roman amphitheatre. A bus will transport from the hotel to the most amazing beach with free sunbeds with waiter service for food and refreshments if you require any, there's also a bar and restaurant, the bus picks up from the hotel three or four times each morning and will return you to the hotel in the afternoon from three to five pm. If you're traveling on a budget this hotel is a real blessing and deserves a lot of praise in my h!bless opinion and I have worked for Hilton International, Cunard and Forte Hotels, I know what I am talking about. The downside is that the satellite TV system only caters for German's and Turks, this is very disappointing to British guests and could so easily be rectified as the hotel is becoming increasingly popular with British people.

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“Good value”

I only paid £88 to stay here half board I wasn't expecting too much for that price but was pleasently surprised. The hotel (not sure about appartments) is about a 15 minute walk to the beach, although a free shuttle runs in the morning. There is a reasonably sized pool with sun beds and a pool ba... more

I only paid £88 to stay here half board I wasn't expecting too much for that price but was pleasently surprised. The hotel (not sure about appartments) is about a 15 minute walk to the beach, although a free shuttle runs in the morning. There is a reasonably sized pool with sun beds and a pool bar at reasonable prices. Breakfast was of the Turkish variety, salad, cereals, boiled eggs and bread. There was a juice and coffee machine plus tea. Evening meals nearly always different types of chicken dishes. The staff were quite friendly. Rooms were cleaned most days and towels changed. I had a big balcony, although it was at the rear of the hotel which overlooked barren land. Rooms the other side over looked the pool (perhaps they paid more). Check out was midday but I paid 70 TL (about £9) to keep the room until my departure at 6pm. There is a cheap supermarket next door which seemed to sell most things, even English newspapers. Overall good value.

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