- Turkey Holidays
- Side
- AQI Pegasos World

This family-friendly hotel is situated in the popular holiday region of the Turkish Riviera and enjoys a fantastic huge 10,000 m2 pool. The beautiful sandy beach is just a short stroll away, the hotel features 4 restaurants and several bars. The historic town of Side with its ancient sites is at a distance of 6 km, the city of Antalya and the international airport are 80 km and 70 km away, respectively.
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
Hotel pool area and beach is super clean and very pleasant ! Atmosphere at hotel is friendly with mixed nationalities. Rooms very dated and if sleeping in the seperate area unfortunately all you hear is the slamming of doors all night . It was a fair price we paid and the weather was good except the day we left the rain and thunder came . Entertainment is excellent for children and families . Altho but too much dance troupes . But the Michael Jackson show was brilliant . Now the real negatives Food very average and the lack of any kind of waiter service at lunch and dinner . There wasn’t a bar in sight to fetch a drink yourself a beer or anything else . Observing most people were just drinking coke or juices from the machine . Not quite 4 star standards . Drinks at bars were clearly watered down ! Not a chance of even getting just tipsy !! This could be a wonderful hotel if certain things could change .
We checked out of the hotel at 12:00 noon. However, since our flight was late at night, we left our luggage in the hotel’s luggage room and continued to stay at the hotel until the evening while waiting for our flight. During this time, we were not informed by the reception that we were no longer allowed to stay at the hotel, that we had to leave by a certain time, or that any additional fee would apply.
As we had stayed at the hotel before, we specifically informed the reception that our flight was late at night and that we would need to wait at the hotel until our departure time. We were told that there would be no problem and that we could stay and wait until our flight.
We did not use the aquapark during this period. We simply waited by the seaside and, when it was time to leave for our flight, we went to collect our luggage.
However, while we were collecting our luggage, a staff member named Murat, who introduced himself as the night manager, stopped us and told us, in a very uncomfortable and accusatory manner, that we had used the hotel facilities and that this was subject to an additional charge. He also stated that we should have left the hotel around 5:00–6:00 PM.
We explained to him that we had already informed the reception that we would be waiting at the hotel because our flight was late at night and that no one had warned us about any additional charge or a specific departure time. We also explained that we had not used the aquapark, pool, or similar facilities. Nevertheless, his attitude towards us was confrontational rather than helpful or solution-oriented.
We also pointed out that guests who arrive before the official check-in time may use certain hotel facilities, and similarly, guests whose flights are late in the evening may need to remain at the hotel after check-out. Since we had informed the reception in advance about our late flight, we expected clear guidance from the hotel regarding what was and was not permitted.
The situation became even more uncomfortable when another reception staff member named Volkan spoke to Murat about us in a way that appeared to escalate the situation.
As we were short on time and needed to leave for our flight, we did not want to argue further. We simply removed our wristbands and handed them back.
Our complaint is specifically about the attitude of Murat, the night manager, and Volkan from reception, as well as the way this matter was handled.
The main issue is not the possibility of an additional charge itself. The problem is that no one informed us beforehand, and the issue was raised only when we were leaving, in a blaming and confrontational manner. If guests are only allowed to remain at the hotel until a certain time after check-out, or if an additional fee applies after a certain hour, this should be clearly communicated to guests in advance.
Unfortunately, this incident had a very negative impact on our overall experience at the hotel. We believe the hotel management should improve its communication with guests and establish much clearer policies regarding the use of hotel facilities after check-out.
Pegasos World gave us an exceptional experience in Side, Antalya. The accommodations were incredible and outstanding, and the stuff, receptionist Emre, working at the time went above and beyond to help us have incredible time. Ms.Diana taught us archery class, was unforgettable time. 3 times meal a day were very tasty and fresh. The staff were all welcoming and kind, and I greatly appreciate our experience there! This hotel is on the 1st line of the beach. Strongly recommend!
I had a great time with onur and enjoyed the hotel
This hotel is bad by design and staff are incompetent. We came with our 2yo son to family suite and it was super uncomfortable.
HOTEL: -Family suites are located on the exact opposite side of the complex from the kids' amenities. It requires a 15-minute walk through crowded pool and shopping areas. -Room cleanliness is unacceptable. While towels and sheets were changed, the floors were so filthy that walking barefoot was impossible. -Loud music all day almost everywhere and dance parties being super loud till 22:15, then its a little bit quieter but still remains too high for a toddler to sleep -Hotel tolerates people "claiming" sunbeds with towels all day. Luckily, there are plenty of beds, so about 15% usually remain free anyway
SECURITY ISSUES: -There was some kind of sex offender watching women and stealing their bikini bottoms/underwear from ground floor terraces. It happened many times to the same people. Hotel failed to catch him and inappropriately dismissed the situation as a joke. -Constant thefts around the pool area. Reviewing past logs revealed months of documented thefts, proving that hotel security takes no preventative action. -One day, at 1:00 AM, we were awakened by a heavily intoxicated/drugged individual screaming like rabid animal and pounding on hallway doors. -People were reporting that their belongings left on balconies/terraces were damaged by other guests vomitting or throwing cigs from the upper floors. -Waterslide rules are not enforced. During slide breaks, crowds climb the structures with buckets of water to slide down anyway, creating a hazard for children playing nearby.
FOOD & DRINKS: -Dinners are chaotic and overcrowded, leading to aggressive pushing in the cafeteria lines. While the food is generally basic, the chicken is consistently overcooked and dry. Some dishes are bizarrely prepared; for instance, the "sushi" was served with crushed cornflakes, poppy seeds, and coconut, making it completely inedible. From times to times you'll randomly pick something so disgusting youll have to throw it away. -Bars are staffed by uneducated personnel. Its a disaster, theyre constantly using wrong ingredients and wrong proportions. You have to explain basic drink proportions every time. Otherwise, you receive hazardous mixtures, such as a "Cuba Libre" made of 70% alcohol, 30% cola, and coconut syrup.
GUESTS: Due to the total lack of security and rule enforcement, the hotel attracts highly disruptive guests. Antisocial behavior is common: guests cut lines, blast music from phones, and smoke heavily in non-smoking areas—even in the middle of children's parties. The cherry on top on our last day was some 50yo woman letting out a massive burp in the shopping area. Ive been to many hotels but ive never experienced this amount of trashy guests.
If its not too late, stay away from this place.
