Overview
Good times are guaranteed at Hillside Beach Club. How do we know? This Turkish delight boasts a returning guest rate so high it’s been studied by Harvard. A poster child for refined resort living, hassle free holidays here are holistically considered. Starting with childcare. There’s a babypark for under-threes, ‘Kidside’ (4+) comes complete with waterslides and workshops, plus, the evening entertainment wouldn’t look out of place on Broadway. Tiny humans taken care of, parents are free to do as much (or little) as they like. A 5* wellness wonderland, there’s morning yoga sessions, sunset hikes, mountain bike rides and a raft of watersports available. Adult-only Silent and Serenity Beaches act as the ultimate tonic for overstimulated minds, whilst the expert spa therapists are well versed at curing any mental or physical loads. The food here will have you eating your words about full board stereotypes – honestly, we could wax lyrical about the veritable feasts, and we still wouldn’t be doing them justice. Chiselled into pine-peppered cliffs, overlooking a twinkling private bay, this Aegaen abode is one of Europe’s best beachfront boltholes for distraction-demanding tots, and their discerning parents!
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Flight
4 hour flight from Gatwick, Heathrow or Luton to Dalaman
Transfer
Approximately a 60 minute transfer from Dalaman
Best time to visit
Turkey is lucky enough to boast a stretched out summer. Sunworshippers will want to book their break between June – September, for reliable highs of 30 degrees. For a less sweltering experience, parents of the tiniest of travellers should visit outside of school holidays (while they still can!) for averages of 25 degrees. All 3 children’s pools are heated year round, while the main showstopping swimming pool gets heated seasonally when the weather dips below 25 degrees
Favourite room
Superior Family Rooms have a double room for grown ups, small room for children and a large terrace
Nearby
Nestled in 100,000m² of pine forest, with 3 blue flag beaches, tennis courts, a mini football field, nature walk and amphitheatre, Hillside is more like a mini village than a hotel. 360 coastal views are unblemished by views of anything other than sea and sand, with many guests describing the location as ‘heaven on earth’. Should you wish to venture out, Fethiye’s buzzing marina is ten minutes away by car and the old town (home to a weekly market and charming choice of restaurants and shops) is reachable in 20 minutes
Price & Special Offers
from £226 p/night in low season and £446 p/night in high season
The below prices are p/person p/night in a Superior Double Room
April: from £226
May: from £267
June: from £383
July: from £446
August: from £446
September: from £304
October: from £267
November: from £226
Meet the family...
Yeliz
Parent to Tiny Travellers aged 5 & 6 years old
We have visited Hillside 5 times. We can definitely say that children of any age are welcome. The food is absolutely amazing and they even have a ‘baby buffet’ where you can select your choice and they puree it for you! There are shows, parties and sports activities every day and staff go out of their way to make everyone feel at home
Worth waking the baby for
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Fethiye
Fethiye is one of Turkey’s few coastal towns that remains largely unscathed by overdevelopment. The storied streets exude traditional charm, alongside offering up countless places to eat & drink. Don’t miss the weekly farmers’ market on Tuesdays, haggling for an authentic rug, sipping on world-class coffee, sampling fresh kebabs or exploring the pintsized museum
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Gulet cruise
Set sail on a Gulet cruise for a taste of Turkey’s past. These traditional wooden sailing boats have been ferrying locals since antiquity. These days they’re all about onboarding guests in the concept of keyif – the pursuit of idle pleasure. Take to the seas to explore ancient cities, hidden coves and unbelievably blue waters
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Bike Tour
Soak up the scenery on a bike tour around Fethiye’s Peninsula, where the endless blue Mediterranean and green pine-clad hills are your constant companions. Pick from road, mountain, hybrid or e-bikes, and to explore with or without a guide – the choice is yours!
Reviews from other parents
Beautiful Hillside is all about the views, so expect panoramic terraces off neutral, pared-back rooms. Guests here come year after year, sold on the setting and the incredible food. There's an amazing Kids Club for 4+, and bookable babysitters for the evening. There are so many activities on hand at Hillside that we barely left the resort, instead spending our free time doing sunrise yoga on the each, checking into the serene woodland spa and swimming laps across the picture-perfect horseshoe bay
Mama Georgie, Tiny Traveller aged 2
If there was a reason to go to Hillside it's for the food. The buffet is excellent. Fresh high quality food, which is both delicious and luxurious. There are 2 other equally wonderful A La carte restaurants. What made the hotel stand out for us is the unique baby camera system which expands the entire resort. You can leave your child sleeping in the room and head to the beach with the comfort of the camera in your pocket. Note, it's limited so request it when you book!
Mama Nicolle, Tiny Traveller aged 1
This family resort is a perfect spot for everybody! I've returned almost every year since 2000. The food is of exceptionally high quality, as is the service and facilities. As well as having a lot of child-friendly activities, it's also the perfect spot to just relax and escape from your daily reality
Mama Line, Tiny Traveller aged 1
Hillside is such a beautiful place. You can't compare it with anywhere else. We've visited this hotel 4 times now, and it's always a pleasure. The views from every room are amazing - with interiors playing second fiddle (you don't visit this hotel for design-led decor). Rather for awesome service and food
Mama Pinar, Tiny Traveller aged 1
