Barut GOIA in Side

This was our second holiday at the Barut Goia this year! We loved it so much the first time that my son insisted that we come back a second. I was a little hesitant as I don’t tend to return to the same place, especially not in the same year, just incase the second visit isn’t as good as the first. I had no need to worry, it was just as amazing! We loved everything about this hotel. Its location - within walking distance to Side old town, the access to the beach and the hotel beach bar, the fantastic family friendly rooms, the cleanliness of the resort. It’s just fantastic. The food and drinks were excellent and there was plenty of choice to suit any pallet. The only downside I would say is lack of a snack bar offering pizza, fries, etc by the pool. This would be a great addition as it would be easier to grab something light rather than drying off and going inside to eat. We loved the fact that it’s not a huge, sprawling resort and felt happy and safe giving our 11yo son a little bit of freedom with his friends. They used the teen lounge a bit, especially the gaming room which was free - this was a welcome surprise considering lots of other resorts charge for this facility. The entertainment team are 100% amazing and we would like to give a special shout out to Onder and Dumi (I hope that they are spelt correctly) Both of these guys made our sons’ holiday on both occasions. The way that they interacted with all guests, took the time to speak to them and always having so much energy and a big smiles on their face. A great asset to the hotel.

⸻ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely Fantastic Stay at Barut GOIA! We’ve just returned from an unforgettable stay at Barut GOIA, and it truly deserves every one of its five stars! The hotel itself is absolutely first class — everything from the beautifully maintained facilities to the amazing food and top-notch entertainment was exceptional. But what really made our holiday special were the wonderful people who work there. The staff are a credit to the hotel, friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help. A special mention has to go to Okan, the barman — a real gentleman! Always smiling, attentive, and genuinely interested in making sure everyone has a great time. Through Okan we met his friend Fuat, who works in the OLEA restaurant. What an absolute gem of a person — one of the most genuine and friendly people I’ve ever met. Fuat is 100% sound and made every meal feel like a special occasion. And then there’s Arif, the joker of the trio! He brought so much fun and energy to the all-inclusive restaurant, buzzing from table to table with a big smile and a great sense of humour — he had us laughing every day. All three of these guys made our stay extra memorable. Barut GOIA is a stunning hotel, but it’s people like Okan, Fuat, and Arif who make it truly exceptional. We can’t wait to come back at the start of November.

A lovely hotel with some very nice touches. The room was ideal for our family of 3, with the separate living area being a great layout for a small family. The hotel is a 20/30 minute walk to the historic town/shops, turn right out of the hotel for this, or left there are a few shops in a outlet centre about 10/15 minute walk. On check-in there were several items for babies/toddlers which we were given a form to select which we would require. This was great and gave us a few more home comforts. The food was good. The Olea Kitchen a’la carte was particularly good and also did table service snack foods for the early afternoon which I would recommend. Fuat in this restaurant was brilliant, and made it feel like a real premium dining experience, hopefully he gets acknowledged following this review. A few easy things that could be improved; some signs for the arcade to inform guests about the token system and where to purchase them, it would be good if child guests could perhaps get a complimentary token if part of the ultra all inclusive option. Similarly with the laundry room, a sign just to state that washing powder could be purchased from the shop would also be good. Some soft lighting such as a lamp in the living area of the rooms would be good for nighttime. A very nice stay and a lovely hotel for families, thank you to the staff, we would definitely recommend.

There isn't enough words to write all the praise this hotel deserves. Once again, we were truly happy with everything. The food was heavenly, and the rooms were amazing. The live music nights were best, and the music quiz was a so fun and the should be more this kind of entertaiment. That brought people together and everybody were enjoying. Jihan led everything with incredible energy and even gave us POSITIVE feelings 😂 The entire staff deserves a thank you for how wholeheartedly they do their work. A special thanks this time also goes to our cleaner, Neslihan. She does a wonderful job. She is always so happy and sunny. Thank you also to Dosi from the Entertainment Team for the pleasant conversations, and to Yasemin for the always sunny encounters. And to the lovely lady at the breakfast egg station who later worked during the day at JOS. The beach staff did an incredibly good job despite the heat and were friendly. Arif is kind and takes wonderful care of all the guests. At dinner, Mehmet and Nilay took excellent care of us every evening. So i think we will see again next year. We can not wait to come back AGAIN❤️

This is our third time at Barut Goia and it is not going to be the last! We love the atmosphere, the service is great and it is clean everywhere. Arif made a special impression on us this time. The service he gave us was really good. He was also great with our 8 year old son.

I love this hotel, I have nothing bad to say about it and I recommend it to everyone! Wonderful and spacious rooms! The entertainment is perfect for the kids and families! Even me and my friend enjoyed it! The management is doing a great job at taking care of this hotel! Very polite and understanding staff! Very easy check in! So I will definitely be back again!

The hotel was beautiful, the staff very friendly, our room was immaculate overlooking the water slides with the sea in the distance on the 3rd floor on the side with the pool with the music. We loved the layout of the hotel, favourite places The Sunset Bar, Olea kitchen and the Goia Lounge for coffee and cake. Sadly after 3 attempts we were still unable to get into the Fely restaurant 😢. The beach was great with plenty of beds and lovely sand , but I’d say the toilet facilities need upgrading and cleaned more often . Twice there was no soap or toilet paper. The view from the beach bar was fab . I hated the crowded bus to the beach though - panic attack city ! We walked back twice cos I couldn’t bare the thought of it lol. Our cleaner was brilliant and on the last day we moved to one of the late checkout rooms and totally forgot to leave her a tip! We are so sad about this because she did such a great job and made the bed lovely with decorations . If you are able to find out who this was , please pass on our apologies . We stayed from 24th sept to 1st October and had a tip for her but it totally went out of our heads as we were rushing over to the late check out room to get ready to leave . Room 1318. Certain staff members stood out for us also the lady with blonde hair in the patisserie was lovely and so polite , and the slim older gentleman in the main buffet restaurant always laughing joking smiling and very happy. Wish I’d caught his name . And also our lovely cleaner obviously ! Food and drink all very nice , cocktails were better in the Goia lounge and the sunset bar as opposed to the Ivy and Q bar . My only gripe was the air con which didn’t cool the room much but I had 2 fans with me that charged haha. All in all such a fantastic hotel and we were so sad to leave . Loved it ! 🙌🏻 I rate it 10 out of 10 even with the minor gripes

The resort itself is stunning, with beautifully maintained grounds and luxurious accommodations. My room was spacious, immaculately clean, and offered breathtaking views of the sea.
The facilities were top-notch, with a wide range of activities to suit all interests. Whether lounging by the pristine pool, indulging in a spa treatment, or exploring the surrounding area, there was never a dull moment. The resort’s dining options were equally impressive—every meal was a culinary delight, with fresh ingredients and a variety of choices to suit all tastes.

What an amazing family holiday, this hotel is amazing, two great pools, loads of activities if want to football, tennis, pool, table tennis, numerous bars two excellent restaurants on top of the buffet restaurant. Shops in the hotel, spa etc
Rooms are spacious, really clean, comfy and modern. The food in the buffett restaurant is amazing, standard is really.high - same for beach bar fresh cooked food amazing. But the best bit of the hotel are the staff that work there, exceptional!