ACANTHUS & CENNET BARUT COLLECTION

We have just returned from a week at The Acanthus Cennet. We have stayed in numerous hotels all over Turkey over the years, some of them considerably more expensive than here and this has been by far the best. Firstly it's a great size, not too big, easy to navigate around. The rooms were of a decent standard with partial sea view. The restaurants were great, the buffet amongst the best we've tried. All the A la Carte's we tried were excellent and you can use as much as you like. Areas of improvement, just two, the pool was freezing, and the sunbeds by the pool were very uncomfortable, however the sunbeds at the beach were fine. We will definitely return as we loved the hotel, all the staff were amazing and we loved Side as a resort too.

My wife and I returned yesterday from a 7 day break staying at the Accanthus Cennet hotel in Side. I could go on and on about all the amazing experiences we had, but I'll sum it upas follows. The best hotel and all inclusive package I have ever experienced in over 50 years travelling. The staff were so friendly and helpful. I would like to highlight Gizem in the main lounge. She was so attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. Nothing was too much trouble. The food and drink were of the highest quality and variety, no cheap spirits here! The rooms were sensation, comfortable and clean. Would we go again? 💯 yes, hopefully next year. Congratulations Accanthus Cennet, you did yourselves proud.

Hotel exactly what reviews are superb,entertainment great, pool area great, all the restaurants were fantastic but most off all the staff make this hotel everyone off them can’t be anymore helpful especially gizem so helpful in every way would gladly go back again

NEGATIVES No mention of goose pillows. We arrived at midnight. Luckily we didn’t go to bed straight away. I am highly allergic to bird feathers. This should have been put on site. However there was an A4 sheet of paper by the fridge 🤨 which we didn’t see till later. If anything should have put on bed. Went to customer service desk to get bottle opener changed. Cheap plastic bottle openers not fit for purpose. Told “customers” take home metal ones as souvenirs - really. We could not open beer bottle nor could the hotel staff. 3rd visit and 3 phone calls by staff to manager to a get a proper metal bottle opener. May we suggest Wall Mounted Metal Bottle openers. Both plastic bottle openers broken. This is a certified environmental friendly hotel ???? No instructions for coffee machine. Jet2 rep kindly showed us a video 😇 No instructions for hot tub and floor slippery. Fruit left in room not changed for 3 days - passion fruit cut in half by staff. Laminate floor peeling in places TV wires exposed at back of telly. No instructions on how to get English channels on TV Lockers in Curtsey Room inadequate. Lockers on lower level all used. How am I expected to put a heavy suitcase of the higher level. Books left by previous holiday makers for future holiday makers to read is kept in Curtsey Room. Who would think to look for books there. One bin in room. Should have another by sinks The lower level direction signs and floor level both show direction arrow to Reception when getting out on lift. In fact Main Reception on floor level No English Breakfast tea in room. Had to ask for a carton of milk. Most cakes in restaurant bland. May I suggest less quantity and more quantity. Lack of vegetation food for evening meals. Jackpot if you like fish and meat. Remember this is a 5 STAR Hotel 😂 POSTIVES Breakfast and middays meals good. All areas of hotel are beautiful Loved the entertainment Staff really good This hotel has definite presence on the sea front. For the price I think management are not listening. I’ve stayed at the Arum 3 times and never ever had a complaint. Hello to our Scottish friends 😃

A smaller hotel with a lovely luxurious and chilled vibe. The staff really do provide a fantastic service, extremely polite and helpful, and always on hand. The range of restaurants are good for the size of hotel and the quality and choices are excellent. The pool bar and main bar also provided plenty of seating with a more luxurious feel than a standard hotel. We opted for a swim up room, I wouldn’t recommend these if your intention is to relax and enjoy the sun in some privacy. The majority of the rooms are west facing, 11 out 14. The design and height of the hotel means these are in the shade all day and we only had the sun for around 45 mins of an evening. Coupled with the water being quite cold in the swim up pool and in the shade it wasn’t most inviting option. The room itself was lovely and immaculate. The ultimate answer is would we go back? Absolutely and intend to! The size of the hotel and attention to detail makes this hotel really feel like a more boutique style. The staff, quality of food and cleanliness relld does make this stand out. I wouldn't waste the extra money on the swim up rooms, especially in the cooler months 25-30 degrees C. They only suit people who do not want to be in the sun or have a view???