Elia Apartments

Elia Apartments sits on Atatürk Bulvarı in Side, the ancient port town on Turkey's Mediterranean coast where Roman columns stand a short walk from sand beaches. At four stars and with a rating of 9.3 from 137 guests, this is a property that punches with consistency rather than spectacle — a self-catering-style base that suits families and independent travelers who want the Turkish Riviera without the all-inclusive machinery around them.

The beachfront position is the defining fact here. Side's shoreline is the reason most people come, and being on it rather than a ten-minute walk from it changes the rhythm of a stay considerably — early mornings on the water before the day heats up, or an easy return at midday when the sun is at its hardest. The apartments format gives guests the room to spread out, which matters when traveling with children or planning a longer stay.

Guests arriving by air into Antalya — around 65 kilometers away — will find the airport shuttle a practical asset, particularly for families managing luggage and tired children after a flight. Checking in from 14:30 gives a reasonable window to settle before the afternoon cools into evening, and checkout at 11:00 leaves a final morning to walk the ancient ruins or sit by the water before heading back. Free parking on site is a quiet but useful detail for anyone who has hired a car to explore the broader Antalya region beyond Side itself.