TUI MAGIC LIFE Jacaranda

What sets TUI MAGIC LIFE Jacaranda apart from the seasonal hotels around Side is that it stays open all year. TUI offers packages here for November and December too, which gives you an option if you want to stay on the Side coast in winter.

The hotel is on the Çolaklı side, west of Side. The concept is all-inclusive and the format is a family club; TUI's MAGIC LIFE brand is known for its activity and club set-up. According to the official MAGIC LIFE page, the hotel has its own sandy beach of about 300 metres, and Antalya Airport is about 50 km away, roughly 60 minutes by road.

One important detail: the same page says some rooms are up to 600 metres from the beach. The grounds are extensive, so if being near the sea matters, mention it when you book.

For us, Jacaranda is designed for people who enjoy a structured holiday. Activities by day, a club atmosphere in the evening and an all-inclusive routine can be reassuring for families who want a holiday without planning.

What might you not like? The club atmosphere can feel too busy if you prefer to spend time quietly on your own. The concept is all-inclusive rather than ultra, and from some rooms the walk to the beach is long.

It does not suit guests looking for boutique scale, an adults-only setting, or a room a few steps from the sea.

Kamelya Aishen Club, also in Çolaklı, is ultra all-inclusive with a kids' concept, and its family focus is even stronger. For a calmer alternative, Kamelya Selin on our site, with its medium size and long beach, is worth a look.

Being open all year makes winter and spring stays possible, although the sea is too cool for most swimmers in winter and outdoor areas depend on the weather. Midsummer is hot, while September is a calmer time with the sea still warm.