Escape to Paradise: Novum Garden Side Hotel, Manavgat, Turkey — Your Dream Vacation Awaits!

Novum Garden Side Hotel Manavgat Turkey

Escape to Paradise: Novum Garden Side Hotel, Manavgat, Turkey — Your Dream Vacation Awaits!

Escape to Paradise: Novum Garden Side Hotel - A Rambling Review (Because Real Life Isn't Perfect!)

Alright, buckle up buttercups, because this ain't your typical glossy hotel review. We’re diving headfirst into the Novum Garden Side Hotel in Manavgat, Turkey. Forget the brochure; I'm giving you the real deal, the good, the slightly awkward, and everything in between. This review is all about getting you to experience what to expect from a hotel.

First Impressions & The "Oh My God, It's Real!" Moment:

Landing in Antalya and then being whisked away to Manavgat is a journey. And when you finally arrive at the Novum Garden Side, it's… big. The hotel is sprawling, a proper resort. The initial feeling? Relief. After the flight, the transfer, the slightly sweaty anticipation of finally arriving, that first breath of Turkish air, and the cold towel offered upon check-in, is just what you need. Accessibility? Well, they've got the elevator, that's a start. The lobby is generally accessible, but details for full wheelchair accessibility aren’t specified. Let's call it cautiously optimistic and hope for the best (more on that later).

Rooms: Comfort Zone or Clutter Zone?

Opening the door to my room, I felt… relieved. Clean, spacious, and, thank God, air-conditioned. The air conditioning worked a charm - essential for those scorching Turkish days! You've got all the expected goodies: Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bathrobes, Bathroom Phone, Bathtub, Blackout curtains (Praise be!), Coffee/Tea Maker, Complimentary tea, Daily housekeeping, Desk, Extra-long bed (YES!), Free bottled water, Hair dryer, In-room safe box (vital!), Internet access – wireless (FREE!), Ironing facilities, Laptop workspace, Minibar, Non-smoking, Private bathroom, Refrigerator, Satellite/cable channels, Seating area, Separate shower/bathtub, Slippers, Smoke detector, Soundproofing, Telephone, Toiletries, Towels, Wake-up service, Wi-Fi [free], Window that opens. It's basically the hotel room equivalent of a warm hug.

I'm a sucker for a good blackout curtain. Made the room dark enough to sleep until noon, even with that beaming Turkish sun trying to find a way in. No complaints there. However, the internet? Sometimes it's blazing fast, other times, it's a dial-up modem in the 90s. But hey, free Wi-Fi in all rooms! You can't complain too much. The thing that really blew me away was the complimentary tea! I'm talking the real deal, not the stuff you get in a bag. It's the little things!

Food, Glorious Food (And the Occasional Mishap):

The dining experience at Novum Garden Side is… extensive. Seriously, it's like a food festival exploded. Breakfast [buffet] is a must! The Asian breakfast, Western breakfast, Buffet in restaurant, Restaurants and all the Desserts in restaurant were so great! The amount of variety can be overwhelming, but good overwhelming! The Coffee/tea in restaurant was a daily ritual.

The a la carte in restaurant is also tempting, and the alternative meal arrangement is handy if you have any dietary restrictions. The Asian cuisine in restaurant is super tasty! I think I spent half the trip in a pleasant food coma.

Now, the "mishap" part. One evening, I ordered room service from the 24-hour room service and I ended up with the wrong burger. Not the end of the world, obviously. But it just highlighted the slight chaos that can happen in a place this size. It was eventually sorted out, and the staff were very apologetic. Just don't expect perfection – it's part of the charm.

Relaxing, Recharging, and Rescuing My Sanity:

This is where Novum Garden Side really shines. Prepare to be pampered. Pool with view, Sauna, Spa, Spa/sauna, Steamroom, Swimming pool [outdoor] and Swimming pool – the options are endless. I think I spend half my days just lounging by one of the pools. I was so relaxed, I didn't notice some minor details. The pool bar and the Poolside bar are good options. The massage was divine.

A real winner was the Body wrap. I fell asleep during it. Woke up feeling like a whole new human being! Body scrub gave me the perfect glow. The Fitness center looked good if that's your thing. I was more into the "do absolutely nothing" approach. They really know how to do relaxation. 10/10 recommendation for just chilling.

The Extras (And the Quirks):

• Cleanliness and safety: They're clearly taking hygiene seriously, which is reassuring with the current climate. Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, Hand sanitizer everywhere, Staff trained in safety protocol, and Room sanitization opt-out available. They truly are on it.
• For the kids, Babysitting service, Family/child friendly, and Kids meal options mean it's definitely geared towards families.
• Things to do: They have tons! Business facilities for the workaholics. Meeting/banquet facilities for special events. Outdoor venue for special events.
• Services and conveniences: Concierge, Currency exchange, Daily housekeeping, Dry cleaning, Elevator, Luggage storage, Safety deposit boxes, Taxi service – everything you need is basically at your fingertips.
• Accessibility considerations: The elevator is there, which is a plus. However, I didn't see any specific ramps or features in other areas. More information would be great.
• Internet access: Free Wi-Fi, Internet [LAN], and Wi-Fi in public areas are available!

The Verdict: Should You Escape to Novum Garden Side?

YES!

Why?

• Luxury and Relaxation: It's a pampering paradise! Endless options for chilling out.
• Food, Glorious Food: Food, food, and more food! Variety is the best part.
• Value for Money: You get a lot of bang for your buck.
• For the Family: Great facilities for kids.
• Rooms: Comfy and spacious.

SEO & The Hard Sell (aka Why You Should Book Now!)

Look, you’re searching for a “dream vacation” in Turkey, right? Well, Novum Garden Side Hotel provides escape to paradise in Manavgat, Turkey. It's a wheelchair-accessible, offering free Wi-Fi in all rooms, has on-site restaurants, and offers endless options for things to do, ways to relax, and spa/sauna treatments. This place scores high on cleanliness and safety providing all the things you need like air conditioning, and internet access. Plus, being the hotel chain, it lives up to high standards.

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• A complimentary upgrade to a room with a balcony (subject to availability).
• A free bottle of local wine upon arrival.
• 10% discount on spa treatments.
• FREE airport transfer (if you book for 5 days or more).
• Guaranteed memories that will last a lifetime!

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Alright, buckle up buttercups, because this isn't your average "flawlessly planned itinerary." This is me, your chaotic travel guide, taking you – virtually – to the Novum Garden Side Hotel in Manavgat, Turkey. Prepare for a rollercoaster, because even I haven't figured out how this is going to go.

Day 1: Arrival and the Glorious Struggle for Sunshine

• 3:00 AM (Yes, AM): Flight finally… landed. My brain is mashed potatoes at this point. Bags are a monumental wrestling match. Someone should invent a conveyor belt that actually delivers your luggage. You know, like, on time.

• 4:00 AM - 5:00 AM: Smooth transfer! Actually, a miracle of organization. The welcome drink? Lifesaver. That Turkish delight? Divine. I might be delirious.

• 6:00 AM: The room! Pretty standard beige, but hey, it's a room. And the balcony… ooh. Potential for sunbathing, which is the only reason I'm here. Note to self: Find a way to secure that beach towel. Those vultures.

• 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Breakfast. A battle. A delicious, chaotic battle. The buffet? A beautiful, terrifying monster. I'm a vegetarian, but the smell of that sizzling bacon sends me into a moral dilemma. I conquer a mountain of olives, feta, and bread. The coffee, however, is instant despair. I'll need to hunt down a proper caffeine source.

• 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Sunshine. The holy grail. Except… clouds. The hotel clearly has a pact with the weather gods. I plant myself on a sun lounger, apply sunscreen with the vigour of a competitive sport, and wait. And wait. Sigh. Maybe the pool will be less… cloud-y.

• 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Pool Time! Oh, the blissful relief from the non exhistant sun! The water is perfection. The air is warm. I manage to snag a spot with a little bit of sun. I end up chatting to an elderly couple from Germany who, bless their hearts, spend the entire time complaining about the lack of "Wurst."

• 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Lunch. Back at the buffet. Now I understand why people pile their plates so high, there's so much to choose from. But the food. Oh my god, the food! It's a riot of flavours, spices, and mystery meats. I bravely soldier on.

• 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: That nap. The one I desperately needed. Wake up feeling refreshed, at least until I realize it's 5:00 PM and that the sun has, again, vanished.

• 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Hotel exploration. It's huge. The kids' club is a cacophony of shrieks and questionable crafts. The bar looks promising. I might need a cocktail (or three) to deal with my sun-related issues.

• 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Dinner. Back at the buffet. I get to talking with a woman and her kids, they're the most annoying people I have ever met. Dinner is decent, though.

• 7:00 PM - onwards: The Bar. Now the real fun begins. Trying the local Efes beer. Chatting with fellow sun-deprived tourists. Possibly making questionable decisions.

Day 2: Sun, Sand, and the Mystery of the Watermelon

• 8:00 AM: Wake up, pray to the sun gods.

• 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Breakfast. Same as yesterday. But this time, victory! I conquer the coffee machine and learn the secrets of its operation.

• 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Beach. Sun! Actual, proper, face-melting sun! I bask. I read. I almost achieve serenity. Until… a rogue volleyball nearly smashes my face. Beach volleyball should be banned.

• 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch. Again. One thing I've learned is that the food is always there. The watermelon. The watermelon is the shining star of the buffet. I have a theory. This watermelon is grown in a super-secret, sun-drenched paradise. Therefore, I will dedicate the rest of my trip to finding the perfect melon.

• 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Another nap. Apparently, sun and sleep are a potent combo.

• 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: The beach. It's crowded. I'm pretty sure I saw a seagull try to steal a child's ice cream.

• 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: I try the Turkish bath. The steam room is hotter than Dante's Inferno. I emerge looking like a lobster who's lost a fight.

• 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Dinner. Still, the quest for the perfect watermelon continues.

• 7:00 PM - onwards: Evening entertainment. Tonight, it's a "Turkish Night." Expect belly dancers, questionable music, and lots of people trying to dance who clearly shouldn't. It's a glorious car crash of culture.

Day 3: The Manavgat Market & Melon Madness

• 9:00 AM: Breakfast. Trying a new strategy: Avoid carbs entirely. (Yeah, like that's gonna last.)

• 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Trip to Manavgat Market! The sheer vibrancy of the place hits you like a truck. The colours! The smells! The hawkers yelling at me to buy knock-off designer handbags (which are actually quite tempting, I must admit). I haggle (badly) for a scarf and some spices. Most importantly: the search for even more beautiful watermelon.

• 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: The "Fish and Chips" restaurant by the river. Okay, maybe not the most authentic Turkish experience, but the chips are crispy and the beer is cold. A good opportunity to relax and recover after Market madness.

• 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Back to the hotel. Pool. Sun. The whole shebang.

• 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: The watermelon. I take on the challenge of the watermelon. The goal: find a melon that is so juicy and flawless, it will change my life.

• 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Dinner. More watermelon. I am actually starting to dream in juicy red and black.

• 7:00 PM - onwards: Drinks. A little less wild than the first night. But still! The hotel is truly a world of its own, and it’s quite the adventure.

Day 4: The Unexpected Detour and the Melancholy of Leaving

• 9:00 AM: Breakfast.
• 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM: A spontaneous excursion to the ancient city of Side. The Roman ruins are impressive. I'm actually impressed by the architecture, and I feel a little pang of guilt for my hedonistic lifestyle.
• 1:00 PM: Lunch. We just ate in the restaurant and talked about the great weather.
• 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Final swim in the pool!
• 5:00 PM: Pack. Hate packing.
• 7:00 PM: The bittersweet farewell dinner. The buffet's been defeated. More Watermelon. Lots to miss.
• 8:00 PM - onwards: One last drink. Say goodbye to some acquaintances.

Day 5: Departure:

• 04:00 AM: Awake.
• 05:00 AM: Check Out.
• 06:00 AM: Transfer to airport.
• 07:00 AM: Bye!

Final Thoughts:

Manavgat, Novum Garden Side Hotel: It’s been real. It's been messy. I've conquered the coffee machine and the buffet. I've found a love for Turkish culture, and I’ve learned to accept the chaos. And the watermelon? The quest continues. Until next time, Turkey. You’ve been wildly entertaining.

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Escape to Paradise: Novum Garden Side Hotel - FAQ (Because Let's Be Real, You HAVE Questions)

Hey there, future sunbather! So you're thinking about Novum Garden Side? Smart move. I've been there (multiple times, don't judge – I have a problem… a beautiful, Turkish-tanned problem), and trust me, you need the lowdown. This ain't your perfectly polished travel brochure, folks. This is the REAL DEAL. Let's get down to brass tacks, shall we?

1. Is it *really* as good as the photos look? Because those pools are *gorgeous*.

Okay, let's be honest. Photos are liars. Sometimes. But in this case, YES. Those pools? Dazzling. The turquoise water practically vibrates. (Okay, maybe I'm being dramatic, but the sun… the reflections… UGH, *chef's kiss*). BUT, here's a pro-tip: sometimes *seeing* those pools is better than actually *being* in them. Listen, on one particularly sunny day, I witnessed a rogue toddler, terrorizing the pool area with a water gun. He was spraying, he was yelling, he was living his best life. The peace I was hoping to achieve by the pool? Gone. Just gone. So, yeah, beautiful, but choose your poolside time strategically. Early mornings are GOLD.

2. The food! Tell me about the food. Is it just endless chicken and questionable mystery meat?

Alright, food is critical. Look, all-inclusive buffets can be a gamble. But Novum Garden Side, bless its heart, usually delivers. There's *always* something. Loads of salads, fresh bread (OMG, the bread!), grilled meats, and, of course, the desserts... Oh, the desserts. I once saw a woman practically weeping with joy over a baklava. And I get it. I *totally* get it. Now, the secret weapon: the Turkish corner. The kebabs? Outstanding. The pide (Turkish pizza)? Seriously addictive. My advice: be adventurous! Try everything! (Except maybe the thing that looks suspiciously like a meatball but feels like it was forged in the bowels of Mount Doom… I *may* have learned that the hard way.) And go easy on the pastries. (Said the hypocrite, as I reach for the third piece of baklava…)

3. What about the rooms? Are they clean? And are they as tiny as my shoebox apartment?

The rooms are generally clean. They're not the Ritz, okay? Let's be realistic. But they're perfectly functional and, honestly, who spends all day in their room anyway? (Besides me, during the afternoon nap, hiding from the aforementioned terror-toddler.) Size-wise, it varies. Some rooms are bigger than others. If you're picky about space, email the hotel *before* you go and request a room with a balcony and a view. Otherwise, you might end up staring at the back of a bush. (Trust me, I saw it happen. And the woman's face... pure disappointment.) But even the smaller rooms are okay. You're there for the sunshine, right? Not the square footage. (But a balcony is worth its weight in gold, especially with a cold Efes beer…)

4. The beach? Is the beach actually good?

The beach is... fine. It's a nice walk, not *on* the hotel property (you take a shuttle or a relatively short walk). The sand is okay, the water is generally clear, and there are beach chairs. That’s what matters. Honestly, the main beach activity I engage in is people-watching. The beach is a glorious parade of humanity. A guy in a Speedo attempting to build a sandcastle with a tiny bucket (bless his heart). A family with a screaming baby (inevitable). The works. Pack your sunscreen, your sunglasses, and your sense of humor. You'll have a blast!

5. What's the vibe like? Is it party central? Or laid-back chill? I need to know!

Okay, it's not Ibiza. It’s not a raging party. It's more… relaxed. Family-friendly. There's entertainment (shows, music, etc.), but it tends to wrap up at a decent hour. Perfect for me. I am not a night owl anymore. I'm more of a "wake up early, get a good spot at the pool, nap in the afternoon" kind of person. The best vibe is whatever *you* want it to be! Want to dance? Go for it! Want to read a book and sip cocktails all day? Also a good option. Just be prepared for the occasional overly enthusiastic group singing karaoke. It happens. Embrace it. Or hide in your room. No judgment.

6. Are there bugs? Because I hate bugs. HATE THEM.

Yes. Turkey. Near the water. There are bugs. Mostly harmless stuff. Mosquitoes are a thing, so bring bug spray. You *will* see the occasional ant marching in a determined line. I remember a time, when I was innocently enjoying a cocktail on my balcony and a rogue mosquito decided my ankle was the perfect spot for a picnic. I shrieked like a banshee. It was truly mortifying, but a minor setback in the grand scheme of a vacation. Just… pack bug spray. Seriously.

7. Is it worth the money? Be brutally honest!

Look, it's all relative. It's a good value *for what it is.* You're getting an all-inclusive experience in a beautiful location. The staff is generally friendly and helpful. You'll eat well, you'll relax, and you'll (probably) get a tan. Is it perfect? No. Is it luxurious? Not necessarily. Is it a great escape from reality? Absolutely.

8. What about the Wi-Fi? Being unplugged is a nightmare to me.

Ah, the modern dilemma. Wi-Fi. It's available, but… it’s not the fastest. Think "snail-paced". Expect a lot of buffering. Accept it. Embrace it. Use it as an excuse to *actually* relax and read a book. (I did. Eventually.) Download your movies and shows beforehand. And for the love of all that is holy, don’t expect to video-call home seamlessly. Otherwise, you'll be tempted to throw yourself out of one of those beautiful windows.

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Novum Garden Side Hotel Manavgat Turkey

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