Selen Motel

The terrace has a beautiful view of the sea, and Selen Motel itself overlooks the water from within the ancient city. The area known as Side Ancient City is closed to traffic, with only short-term storage for belongings allowed. The building and furnishings are old, which I see as a drawback. I didn’t enjoy the breakfast at all and couldn’t even eat it. The ingredients seemed quite cheap, and I wish there had been something hot to eat.

We came across Selen Hotel by chance and could only stay one night because we already had a booking elsewhere. The view was amazing, and the staff were so warm, attentive, and friendly that they felt like family. I’m definitely planning a longer stay there next year.

We had breakfast in the garden overlooking the sea, and our room also had a sea view. It was clean, spacious, and air-conditioned. The staff were helpful and tried to sort out anything we needed. Since the hotel is in ancient Side, you can walk to historical sites, and it’s a good spot if you like an early morning swim in the sea.

It’s a family-run place that made us feel at home, and the owners were very helpful. The room had air conditioning, everything was very clean, and breakfast was delicious. Great value for money, and I’d definitely recommend it.