Acanthus Cennet Barut Collection - Ultra All Inclusive
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Acanthus Cennet Barut Collection is worth booking if you want a five-star, beachfront, ultra all-inclusive stay in Side and the budget allows it. Adult couples who do not need the beach or the five-star label will get a slightly higher score for half the price at our Best Value pick.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Luxury pick for Side. It has an official five-star rating and a score of 9.5 from 648 reviews, the largest review base of our three Side choices. Family rooms are listed, so unlike our other two picks, which are adults only, it works for families.
Skip it if cost is your main concern. At a reference €380.56 a night it is about double the local median. Strong swimmers who are fussy about pool water may also want to read the guest comments below.
Location and getting around
The address is Selimiye Koyu, Turgut Ozal Cad. PK 55 07330 Antalya, in an area listed as the top-rated part of Side. Beachfront appears in the property's facility list, and guests describe a promenade that leads on foot to the historic town centre. The location score is 9.6.
The Temple of Apollo is about 1.9 km away, an estimated 24 minutes on foot. Manavgat Waterfall is about 6.9 km, roughly 86 minutes, so it is far and you will need public transport or a taxi. These are straight-line estimates and the routes have not been verified.
Free parking is listed if you are driving.
What guests say
Staff come out well. Reviewers mention a friendly, professional team that gives quick, attentive service in several languages. The beachfront setting and the walk along the promenade to the old town are the other recurring plus points.
The pool divides opinion. Guests describe a large, calm area that is good for laps, but some say the water can be cold and heavily chlorinated. In November that could matter more, so ask whether any pool is heated.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 Nov, 2 adults, one room) were €380.56 a night, about €761 for both nights, against a sample median of €191.65. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Listed facilities include beachfront, a gym, spa, pool, restaurant, garden, terrace, family rooms, free parking, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. The name says ultra all inclusive, but what that plan covers is not confirmed in our data.
TUI Blue Barut Andız, our Best Value pick, is an adults-only four-star at €191.65 a night with a 9.6. Prive Side Suite & Spa Hotel, our Budget pick, costs €48.12 and scores 8.7. Here the extra money buys five stars, a listed beachfront and a plan that also suits families.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 7 hotels in Side. For the Luxury slot we prioritise five-star hotels, and this one pairs that rating with a 9.5 score, joint 3rd of 7 eligible properties, backed by 648 reviews. It was the strongest five-star in the sample.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast details and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the ultra all-inclusive terms for opening hours and paid extras.
Ask whether pools and the spa are open and heated in November, and confirm room types if you are travelling as a family.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Acanthus Cennet Barut Collection on the beach?
Yes, beachfront is listed in the property's facilities, and guests mention a promenade leading to the historic centre.
Is it suitable for families?
Family rooms are listed, and it is not sold as adults only. Check room layouts and any children's facilities directly, as these are not confirmed in our data.
What is the pool like?
Guests call it large and calm, good for laps, but some say the water can be cold and heavily chlorinated. Ask about heating if you travel in cooler months.
What does ultra all inclusive cover here?
The exact coverage is not confirmed in our data. Read the rate terms for meals, drinks and extras before you pay.