me and my family stopped at the aral hotel for two weeks (the last week in july and the first week in august 2007), please note that july/august is the hottest time of the year over in side turkey. the hotel staff are ever so polite and do their best to keep you happy. the value for money is overall... More

We stayed here august 22nd for 1wk as a family of 2 adults n 2 kids age 2 n 9 the weather was hot hot but nice the hotel is very good for the money it is a bit from the sandy beaches but a 20min walk or a taxi and you are there . There are shops close to... More

Stayed for 7 nights from 22nd October , good points.....close to beach and town, side was nice and full of history. Bad points......food was really bad you had to guess what it was, hotel really needs upgrading, area around hotel was run down, thomas cook girl lied and said it was a winter resort when it was practically all shut.... More

Stayed for one week at end October, leaving 1st November (right at end of season). Cheap last minute bargain, all-inclusive which was VERY good value for money and very well-placed for exploring Side and its many Roman ruins. Obviously not 5 star but a very clean and comfortable hotel - no complaints at all : Friendly, helpful and courteous staff.... More

Some people want everything when they go away (we saw and heard them!). Aral is very clean, tidy and very well located. We must of timed it just right as during our stay everyone we met were socialable and welcoming making a great holiday. Pool and area very clean and well maintained, food was great and the staff very socialble... More

Stayed 27th September to 7th October. First I concur with lots of the reviews. Chicken, chicken, chicken. Needs a bit of TLC. Very friendly staff, Knew this was not going to be luxury & expected food to be restricted, after all there is only 72 rooms, so not a lot of scope for a massive buffet. After all you get... More

We arrived at hotel in the early hours of the morning so went straight to bed and first impression of hotel was at breakfast next morning.On way to dining room the gardens appeared unkept and in need of weeding/grass cutting. Ding room itself is open air by side of pool and seats white plastic and a bit cheap canteen like.... More

Arrived early on a Monday morning, very quick check-in. Surprised at the large size of the room, the bathroom containing shower etc. ok; the pretty efficient air con was included. The room was cleaned regularly; towels replaced daily and sheets every three days. Over the next few days we discovered the food was always good, plenty of choice, lots of... More

just back from a week at the Aral hotel the hotel. The room was big and kept clean with good air conditioning with a small balcony. The food was ok but very repetitive but you would always find something sutiable to eat the staff were friendly. The pool was kept clean and tidy at all times the only problem i... More