Barut Hemera

Scott Hamilton

Our room was lovely and clean, and the views from the balcony were incredible. The all inclusive buffets were fantastic, with a different theme each day, so as well as the amazing choices available every day, there was always something new to try. So much choice, and everything I tried was fantastic, fresh ingredients and freshly prepared, with regular changes to make sure nothing was left out too long. The al a carte restaurants we tried were both perfect and we loved our meals there. Every member of staff we dealt with was absolutely delightful from reception and guest services to the restaurant/bar staff and gardeners. And our daughter really loved her birthday meal, cake, and the way everyone helped make her birthday so special. The bars are all lovely with great live entertainment on offer. Look carefully when you're walking around the beautiful kept grounds and you might spot one of the hedge hogs that walk the gardens at night. Side is an easy 30 min stroll, along the beach front, and is a beautiful historic town. I will be recommending Barut Hemera to friends and family, and hopefully we will be able to return one day soon. The perfect all-inclusive holiday.

Daniel van der maar

Perfect hotel, with friendly staff. Good quality of food and drinks. Also the indoor and outdoor pools are heated and clean. The promenade offers a good walk for late evenings with sunset. Lovely wellness area with quiet saunas. Special thanks to the staff who made this stay unforgettable. (Mehmet and Umur Can). I forgot one name, but he was always serving breakfast in the conservatory. Already dreaming of coming back :-)

Kayleigh Benn

We’re at the end of our ten night stay at Barut Hemera and it’s been a lovely break. The hotel grounds are beautifully landscaped with a wide variety of trees, shrubs and flowers. From the minute we arrived we have been well looked after. The check in process has been carefully considered which ensures a swift yet relaxed experience. The main buffet restaurant was enjoyable. I especially enjoyed the Oriental evening. Although it doesn’t offer a huge selection of dishes, there was always plenty to choose from. What I really appreciated was that the food served was varied and not repetitive, night in, night out, with a few staple items available nightly, as you’d expect. The salad, dessert and fruit selection was also delicious and impressive. The waiters and waitresses were attentive and helpful. We also enjoyed two a la cartes during our stay - the Italian restaurant ‘Olive’ and the Turkish restaurant ‘Sofra’. My favourite was Sofra- we left full of delicious food. The kids’ mini club was a huge hit with my children. There was a choice of activities and things for them to do and it was child led which my children enjoyed. Elif in particular was fantastic with my children; she played card games and chess with them on one of the nights where it rained heavily. Elif always made a point of speaking to my children and asking them about their day and if they were going to mini club or the evening entertainment. My children also really liked the water slides and splash area although it was only open for an hour daily from 2:30-3:30 and extended to 4pm on our last day. It’s a shame it’s not open for longer or for a period in the morning and afternoon. Our room was kept clean and the maid was very accommodating when I was on with my sleeping baby. She and the mini bar man would work around us. The hotel is located close to the beach. The hotel’s strip of beach is well-maintained with soft sand (a huge positive with my partner). The ‘’Kumsal’ beach bar overlooks the beach and the beautiful sea. There is a promenade to walk along at the back of the hotel and shops located at the front including a few restaurants, clothes shops and pharmacies. We liked the convenience of using QR codes around the pool to order drinks that would be delivered to your sun bed soon after. Thank you for a relaxing holiday. We would return again in the future.

Joal Hos

I don’t normally leave reviews but Barut Hemera was a brilliant holiday for me and my family. The Bary Star service for children means you can borrow prams, steriliser and more making the holiday so stress free. The beachfront area was beautiful and the food from all the restaurants was fantastic. To top it off the service is second to none. Everyone was so friendly and helped us with our little one. Thank you again for a fantastic holiday!

Miriam Sajid

The most incredible resort. We celebrated our honeymoon at Barut and can’t imagine staying anywhere else when in Turkey. The staff here go above and beyond to help every customer. There’s a new and vast variety of food every night, including the restaurants around the resort in the day. The staff were so pleasant and the hygiene and presentation of the rooms is immaculate. The hotel feels very luxurious whilst also focusing on sustainability through the greenery and natural and complimentary gifts. If you want a five star experience Barut is the one. There are plenty of markets and shops outside but trust me you won’t want to leave the resort!