Side combines ancient ruins, including the Temple of Apollo at the water's edge, with a long sandy coast lined with the hotels of Sorgun, Kumköy, Titreyengöl and Çolaklı, in the Manavgat district. Several hotel groups, such as Barut, publish their heating dates pool by pool. The selection mixes these heated hotels with those that have an indoor pool. I've selected 14 places, all rated at least 8/10; the top-rated is Ali Bey Resort Sorgun (4.7/5).
Each city has its own selection, with a page for each type of accommodation.
Places are ranked from highest to lowest rated. The yellow bubble shows the advertised water temperature, when it's known.
14 places shown
The pool. Outdoor pool advertised as heated, for the late season.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period confirmed before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get confirmation that the indoor pool is open on your dates.
The pool. Indoor pool. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get confirmation that the indoor pool is open on your dates.
The pool. Indoor pool. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the indoor pool is heated.
The pool. Family hotel with an indoor pool. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the indoor pool is heated and open to children.
The pool. Seven pools. According to the hotel, the “relax” pool, the indoor pool, the children's pool and the swim-up room pools are heated from 1 November to 30 April.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The swim-up rooms give you direct access to a heated pool during the heating period.
The pool. Indoor, outdoor and children's pools. According to the hotel, only the indoor pool is heated, from 1 November to 31 March.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Out of season, only the indoor pool is heated: don't count on the outdoor pools.
The pool. Outdoor pool advertised as heated during the cooler months.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The hotel has changed its name and management: get confirmation that the pool is still heated.
The pool. Indoor pool and outdoor pool; the hotel advertises a heated pool without saying which.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The rating is based on only a few reviews: compare with other platforms before you book.
The pool. According to the hotel, parts of the outdoor pool are heated from 15 October to 15 November and in April.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The heating only covers the late season and April: aim for those periods.
The pool. According to the hotel, the pool heating switches on automatically when the water drops below 22 °C, from 1 October to 16 November and from 29 March to 15 May.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The heating is set for the late season and spring: that's the right time to come.
The pool. Indoor pool and outdoor pool. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the indoor pool is heated on your dates.
The pool. Indoor pool. Heating isn't specified. Hotel for over-16s only.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the indoor pool is heated.
The pool. Indoor pool presented as allowing year-round swimming. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get confirmation that the indoor pool is heated.
These places don't have a confirmed heated pool, but they do have a hot tub: the water is hot all year round. A good way to relax in the warm.
These places were suggested to us directly by their owners. The heated pool is declared by them; they don't yet have enough guest reviews to join the selection.
In my selection, the top-rated is Ali Bey Resort Sorgun (Hotel), with 4.7/5 (1,213 reviews · Google (relayé par Antalya Tourist Information)). Next come Villa Side Residence (8.8/10) and Villa Side Hotel (8.8/10).
None of the places selected in Side and Manavgat clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. At Ali Bey Resort Sorgun, Barut Hemera and Akra Sorgun TUI BLUE Sensatori (ex-TUI Sensatori Resort Sorgun), heating is seasonal (heated out of season). Villa Side Residence, Villa Side Hotel and Trendy Aspendos Beach have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Side and Manavgat gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
The word "heated" on a booking page isn't enough. Every place must have a rating of at least 8/10 (or 4/5) and carries one of these four levels.
Guests mention the heated water in their reviews, with the season when they say so.
A journalist or guide who stayed there describes the heated pool.
The hotel or the platform says so, but I haven't yet found a review that confirms it.
Heating isn't specified, but the water is sheltered from the wind and cold air. Ask for the temperature before you book.
I left these out because guests report water colder than advertised, or because no heating or indoor pool is mentioned.
| Place | What the sources say | Rating | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymar Resort & Aqua | Hotel with a water park; the rating remains below the threshold. | 5,8/10 | Rating too low |
| Kaya Garden Side | Seasonal outdoor pool only. | 8,2/10 | Heating not confirmed (outdoor pool only) |
| Tropic Beach Club Side | Outdoor pool; the rating remains below the threshold. | 7,8/10 | Rating too low |
Sources: Booking.com, Hotels.com.
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