polartravel
October 31, 2024
Not sure about the positive reviews. This is an old hotel (the oldest of the Side Star Hotel group) and it shows - especially the restaurant and the rooms are in dire need of a renovation. Staff were usually stressed, with no time for any personal service. The worst aspect of our stay were the buffets - canteen food at best, which matched the general atmosphere in the crowded restaurant. Two of our family members became sick due to the food. Of the three a-la-carte restaurants, the fish restaurant was the only good one. The beach is small, so the sun beds are very close to each other (and they were usually reserved with towels). The pool was too cold, but there was a small, heated indoor pool as well. The only good thing of this hotel is the location - directly at the promenade, and only 10mins from the old town of Side. We had a look at the Side Star Elegance, which is bigger but more modern and has a good location as well - surely the better option. The Side Star Beach in comparison is an old and crowded three-star hotel. Not recommended.