We have been coming here for more than 10 years!!
Me and my family, we have been to all sorts of resorts and hotels; from Four Seasons-ish stuff to a village hotel in Thailand! And, we have been coming here for more than 10 years.
PROS
**Best Food Ever! They have a huge all-you-can-eat buffet 3 times a day and every single thing there from copious Mediterranean starters to the chocolate pecan sauce on a cake taste so damn good! Incredible variety from Seafood Taglietelle to Prime Steak! I know people (including myself) who just come here to indulge their taste buds! And the drinks and cocktails are very reasonably priced.
**Best service ever! I've been to all types of hotels and seriously, in order to get a service like this in any other country, you would have to pay something like $5000/night and it'd be probably fake. The employees NEVER say no and even if they're waiting 20 tables, they bring you the spoon you asked within 2 minutes. Everyone smiles and it's real. This is why Hillside Beach Club is always full despite being one of the most expensive hotels in Turkey.
** The crowd! OK, this will also be a "con" further on, but this place is considered as the #1 Holiday Resort in Turkey for people who know the difference between quality and expensive. Hillside doesn't have Turkish baths made with marbles from Italy or silk chaise-lounges, but you sure can be dining next to a professor at Harvard or a wealthy CEO with his top model girlfriend. But, not in an arrogant way though. The place is very secluded, so, everyone is very laid back.
** The sea! There are only 2-3 beaches in Turkey that have the very-difficult-to-obtain "Blue Flag".. The water is like Caribbeans but stone instead of sand. And, there are literally families of small fishes swimming under you. So, it's a good sign!
CONS
** OK, I don't like kids and I very much dislike families who travel with their 18 children! So, if you don't like kids running around in the main restaurant and a stupid Russian infant screaming for more ice-cream, do not hang around the crowded area. Hillside offers many options for people like me though! So, that's a good thing :)
** Wi-Fi, some rooms are far from the wi-fi access. But, there is a Business center and wi-fi works fine near the main buildings. And, it's FREE