The resort town of Side, located along the Mediterranean Sea in southwestern Turkey, offers visitors a wide variety of historical attractions and activities to enjoy. Outdoor lovers can enjoy lounging on the beach and history buffs can explore the ancient ruins at Aspendos, Manavgat or the Temples of Apollo and Athena. The Emirhan Group operates four hotels in Side, including the Emirhan Hotel & Spa, Emirhan Garden Hotel, Emir Beach Hotel and Xanthe Resort & Spa.
Situated on the beach, the all-inclusive Xanthe Resort & Spa offers activities and amenities designed for both adults and children. The resort features conference facilities, on-site restaurants, sport and fitness facilities, a shopping center and a staff of medical professionals. Xanthe provides separate facilities for adults and children, allowing independent family members to enjoy vacation time on an individual basis.
Activity facilities include a horseback riding center, soccer facilities, a tennis court, mini golf facilities, an indoor swimming pool, a beach volleyball court and a basketball court. The resort features additional swimming pools designed for children and babies, along with an aqua park. The on-site mini club offers games, playground equipment and activities designed for children. Adults can enjoy a game of darts or billiards or practice on the archery range.
The on-site wellness center features a sauna, a Turkish bath and massage services. Guests can also join aerobics classes or enjoy a workout at the fitness center.
Xanthe Resort & Spa offers a variety of on-site dining options, including the main restaurant, a kids restaurant and an a la carte restaurant. Adults can enjoy a cocktail at the lobby or poolside bars, or grab a pastry at the patisserie.
The resorts offers a variety of room styles and sizes. Standard rooms can accommodate up to two adults and one child. Family rooms, accommodating up to four adults, provide one bedroom with a double-bed, along with a separate bedroom with two single beds. Family junior rooms can sleep up to three adults and one child and provide two bedrooms, one including two bunk beds. Family superior rooms can accommodate up to five adults and one child, with three separate bedrooms. All guest rooms include showers, satellite televisions, balconies, hairdryers, refrigerators and individual air-conditioning controls.
As of August 2010, rates at the Xanthe Resort & Spa range in price from $48 to $100 per person per night, depending on the type of room and time of year. The resort offers an online reservation service on its website. Guests can also use the resort's website contact form and receive a call-back to make a reservation.
