Sentido Trendy Verbena Beach Hotel

We have just returned from a fabulous weeks holiday in this hotel. We checked in at 4am after a delayed flight but were still greeted warmly by reception and shown to our room, shown how to operate the aircon and safe and told where we could grab some food if we wished. Firstly, the hotel is completely spotlessly clean in every single area. Our room was made up daily with the mini bar, loo roll etc all being kept topped up. Room was large, although balcony was tiny. Separate toilet and shower absolutely great. TV in room didn't seem to work, but hey, I didn't go on holiday to watch TV. Safe in room is free and easy to use. Our room faced the back of the hotel and had great views towards the mountains. It was really quiet at night and we didn't get disturbed at all. Pool areas are spotless and constantly being cleaned and litter removed. All restaurants and bars kept clean and tidy at all times. Food was plentiful, with a large variety - something for everyone. Drinks were served in decent sizes and with sturdy plastic glasses provided around the pool, with plenty of cocktails and drinks options to choose from. We did manage to get a sun bed every day in the location we wanted without having to rush and get up early, but I suspect that this is very difficult during the summer and when the hotel is busier. There was no effort made by staff to remove towels which were put down early in the morning with the sunbeds remaining empty all day - very frustrating and needs sorting. Pool towels were provided by the exceptionally friendly spa team on a daily basis. There are no designated smoking areas around the outside areas of the hotel, meaning that sometimes we were inhaling second hand smoke without having a smoke free zone to retreat to. Entertainment was varied - we did see three spectacular shows in the ampitheatre in the evening along with some great live music. Entertainment during the day was a little more pared back with aqua aerobics and darts tournaments appearing to be the main events. Suited us as we were looking for a relaxing holiday. The hotel is in a great location - its easy to access the local shops/markets and you can get into the Old Town of Side by either walking along the beach and promenade (approx 3 miles) or getting a taxi or Dolmus. The old town of Side is definitely worth at least one visit as the harbour and town are beautiful and the old ruins are amazing. Pay the 17 euros to get access to the ruins and the ampitheatre - worth every cent. Head to the promenade and turn right from the hotel and you'll arrive at the Turtle Bridge. Pop there in the morning before 10am with a boiled egg and the turtles and fish will love you! Some of the reviews on here mention that there are a lot of Germans visiting the hotel, which is correct, but I really don't understand why this is an issue. We were treated very well by all the staff and where, for example a waiter couldn't understand us, they went off to find someone who could

Dear Trendy Verbena, We stayed at the hotel twice again this year, from June 29 to July 6, 2024, and from July 27 to August 8, 2024. It was our severalth vacation here, and I want to say that if there's any place in the world that feels really great, it's here.Verbena stole my heart and will always be my happy place. I am of the opinion that what makes a place beautiful is the staff who never lose the smile off their face. From the gardeners,to the maids, to the receptionists, to the cooks, to the waiters, everyone is so, so, so amazing. Obviously you don't get the chance to meet everyone on holiday but I would like to highlight these people here, I have been meeting some of them regularly for the last four years and it's great to see the same faces every year. The super holiday started at the moment we were greeted at reception by a smiling Berk Arslan who didn't hesitate to help and accommodate us with anything throughout the holiday, he even helped us secure the same room for our next holiday so room 1201 will always be 'ours' in our thoughts, for which we owe him a huge thank you. Waiters, that's a chapter in itself, great people! I'll start with the hotel restaurant, Ismail Kilinç, Taskin, Eylem and Yunus - who worked together for breakfast outside, they are the right people and they do a great job. Behind them are their super bosses, and this is where we got to know Mehmet Yildiz and Mr. Emre, the bar chef, the most. The team of super chefs is of course behind the delicious food! Sous chef Ismail Demirci, Ozkan Cal and Seyfi Bozkurt who prepared a delicious dinner for us at the a la carte fish restaurant on the beach, thanks Seyfi, it was amazing! These chefs are such smiling and warm hearted people. The beach bar, that's where you meet other amazing people, and that was Mr Kemal, Yusuf Talan and the rest of the staff - they do their job with a smile on their face and a lot of willingness in the terrible heat. The hotel spa, a HAMAM favourite, we return there every year and are always greeted by the smiling faces of all the staff. In conclusion I just want to say one thing and that is thank you, thank you for an amazing holiday, with super service and most importantly, Verbena is made amazing by the people in it, cherish them because amazing people no one wants to lose. I look forward to next summer and our next stop at the hotel. Best regards from the Czech Republic and see you next summer. Eliška Sukdoláková

We visited this hotel In July with our x2 teenagers 17 and 14. The rooms were very clean and the service was excellent. There is plenty of different areas and lounges to sit and have a cocktail. The hotel is about a 15 minute taxi ride away from the old town of side and walking distance to malls and shops. The entertainment team do a great job . Rambo is the best out of the whole group and how’s so far to make you feel welcome. Rambo is a credit to the hotel. We would visit the hotel again- it was great .