Hotel Marbas Beach Hotel 3 * is located on the coast of a beautiful bay, surrounded on all sides by mountains. This is the southwestern part of Turkey, where two seas meet - the Aegean and the Mediterranean. The windows of the hotel on one side overlook the picturesque green mountains, and on the other - the azure waters of the sea.
Location
Although the Marbas Beach Hotel 3 * (Marmaris) is located far from the nearest Dalaman airport, 110 km, you can order a transfer from the hotel and you will be transferred to the place of stay in two hours. The road is picturesque, so it will be boring. But the hotel is very close to the beautiful city of Marmaris, the center of sailing in Turkey. There are both historical interesting sights and modern entertainment. You can go with children to one of several city water parks and have fun all day.
And just 300 meters away is the small town of Icmeler. There are all conditions for evening relaxation: nightclubs, bars, karaoke and restaurants. There are many shops and an oriental bazaar where you can buy Turkish spices and sweets, which this wonderful region is famous for.
Hotel Description
Marbas Beach Hotel 3 * is one building with six floors. The total area of the hotel is 3,500 square meters. There is an elevator, but according to tourists' reviews, it only works up to 4 floors, and then you have to walk up the stairs.
The hotel is decorated in light and warm colors. At the reception you will be warmly welcomed by a Russian-speaking receptionist, so there will be no problems when checking in. People write that, at the request, they even changed their number, which overlooked the sunny hot side of the sea, to another, overlooking the mountains. There is not so heard the noise of night walks on the coast, and during the day it is not so hot in the rooms.
There is Wi-Fi in the Marbas Beach Hotel 3 *, so it’s easy to contact relatives, but you will have to pay about 1,000 rubles a week for such a pleasure. If you want a safe in your room to protect yourself and your valuables, then you also have to fork out. For this they take 250 rubles a day.
On hot days, it is pleasant to refresh yourself under the cool air conditioning. But you will succeed only at night. For daily use, you also need to pay extra.
There are two souvenir shops in the lobby. In addition to the main restaurant and a la carte, there are also 2 bars with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, you can have a snack, there are light snacks.
It is very convenient that there is a currency exchange and a tour desk at the hotel, although, according to tourists, it is much cheaper to take excursions outside the hotel.
Beach area
The photograph of the beach area shows that it is located just 50 meters from the Marbas Beach Hotel 3 *. This is a small pebble strip with a wooden pier. The sea is warm and not very clean, as many tourists write. Bed trestles, towels and umbrellas are free, but to take a seat in the sun, you have to hurry. Many people write that, coming after breakfast, they made the following picture: there were already towels on the laid out sun loungers, that is, people in the morning fussed and took their places.
So be careful. Some write that the sea is calm and there are no big waves, since the bay is surrounded by mountains, and there is no strong wind. Conditions for relaxing on the beach, in principle, are comfortable. You can ride a banana or a pedalo for a fee, on small boats along the bay. The places are still very beautiful. Fans of natural attractions will be satisfied.
Some tourists complain about the garbage on the beach, they say that it is full of cigarette butts, no one collects them, although there are staff on the beach, and there are garbage bins. But there is a way out. Some tourists write that the beach area is conditionally divided into free and paid beaches. On a paid - sand cover, and you just need to buy at least one cocktail from the owner in his bar - and sunbathe as much as you like.
Also near the sea there is a free shower and comfortable changing rooms. Sunset at sea is quite gentle, so it is convenient for both children and those who cannot swim.
Pools
Whoever didn’t have enough space on the pebble of the beach, can spend the day on the numerous sun loungers of the Marbas Beach Hotel 3 *, arranged around two pools. The water is clean, the courtyard is cozy, and the expanse of children. Near the large pool for adults is a small paddling pool.
Children will always be in sight, no need to worry about their safety. In the recreation area with pools there is a bar where you can immediately refresh yourself with drinks or eat ice cream after swimming.
Rooms
In total, Marbas Beach Hotel 3 * (Turkey, Marmaris) has 88 rooms. These are mostly standard rooms for two people, but there are 4 single rooms. One room is for people with disabilities. There are special facilities for the disabled.
Almost all rooms have balconies with plastic furniture, where you can sit, smoke, drink tea or coffee. But there are no dryers, there is no place to hang linen, experienced tourists advise taking ropes with them.
The rooms are decorated in bright colors, the furniture is presented by bedside tables near the bed, a table with a mirror, a wardrobe. There is a minibar but empty. There is also a small fridge and satellite TV.
You can ask for a crib for a small child, it should be given free of charge. The rooms have an intercom phone where you can order room service. Should be cleaned every day, but about the Marbas Beach Hotel 3 * hotel reviews of tourists say that this is not always the case. They do not clean very diligently and not every day.
Bathrooms
Each room has its own bathroom, which has everything you need: towels, toiletries, a hairdryer, a mirror. There is a toilet. There are rooms in which there is a bathtub, in the rest - showers.
Towels are changed not every day, but three times a week. There were no complaints from tourists regarding the bathrooms.
Nutrition
At the Marbas Beach Hotel 3 * in Marmaris, all-inclusive meals are available. According to reviews, you can understand that the only thing that everyone, without exception, liked the hotel is food. Some note a small variety, but everything is always fresh and tasty.
For breakfast, besides the usual set for hotels - eggs, sausages, cheeses, yogurt, jams, honey and granola, they also give cottage cheese and dried fruits. Delicious yeast pancakes. The drinks are different. There is a coffee machine that regularly issues both Americano, and espresso, and latte, and everything else. For lovers of natural coffee, there is a machine for brewing ground coffee in a Turk. Nearby is a can with already ground coffee. Everyone makes his own, to his liking. Several types of tea.
For lunch and dinner, the food is more varied. Two first hot dishes to choose from. A lot of meat - chicken in only three versions (fried, grilled, stewed), fish, beef slices or in the form of cutlets. You can choose from a side dish: rice, pasta or potatoes.
Vegetable dishes are also diverse. These are various stews and sautés, grilled and batter, salads and simply sliced fresh fruits.
For dessert - seven types of ice cream. A lot of different fruits - apples, oranges, grapefruits and watermelon, sometimes you can get on a melon.
They serve various wines and juices. In the bars you can take beer, cola, Schweppes, Fantu. There are drinks and stronger.
Near Marbas Beach Hotel 3 * (Turkey, Marmaris), according to reviews, you can buy fresh figs and peaches, order freshly squeezed pomegranate and orange juices from the cafe for only 120 rubles per glass.
Hotel facilities
The hotel has a 24-hour reception, although check-in is only after 14.00. But if you arrive earlier, you will be allowed to use the pools and relax in the garden. They can feed dinner. Things will temporarily be recommended to you to put in a left-luggage office.
For a fee, you will be provided with a rental car, a shuttle service from Dalaman Airport can be arranged. Laundry, dry cleaning and ironing services are available as needed. But also this separately needs to be paid.
For children, in addition to the pool, there is also a playground with swings and a slide.
And for adults there is a pool table and table tennis, but according to reviews of people it is not clear whether you need to pay for them or not. It can be seen that our tourists find more pleasant entertainment in Turkey.
Excursions
The Marbas Beach Hotel 3 * in Marmaris has tour services. Some tourists recommend taking trips in the city, as they will cost more at the hotel.
First of all, you will want to see the nearest places - Marmaris and Icmeler. The small Icmeler can be reached on the 1.5-kilometer promenade. This strip stretches along the sea, it is surrounded by pine trees, cedars and eucalyptus trees.
Marmaris is next. Can be reached on orange dolmushi. It will be interesting to ride a water taxi there.
Tourists advise that if you come to rest at the Marbas Beach Hotel 3 * in Turkey (Marmaris), then be sure to go on an excursion to Pamukkale. This will give you an unforgettable experience. It can be called the eighth wonder of the world. Not only is this a very beautiful place, but also healing. They say that one hour spent in the Cleopatra basin will heal you of all diseases. Our tourists, according to reviews, did not feel it very much, but received the maximum pleasure from the tour. We drove for a long time, 5 hours, through the mountain passes along steep serpentines, but were not tired at all on the road. Such an excursion will take a whole day. Its duration is 15 hours.
Many more are advised to go to Turtle Island and the Dalyan River. In addition to the beauty and natural attractions, tourists have seen enough on giant turtles listed in the Red Book. The tour also includes fishing for blue crabs with their subsequent eating. One serving will cost 450 rubles. People complain that the crabs are very tasty, but the portions are small. To eat plenty, you need to take a few. I also liked the trip to the island of turtles along the Dalyan River. Rocky banks surround the river, on which the famous Lycian tombs are located.
Reviews
In general, after reading a lot of reviews, we can conclude that the hotel corresponds to its three stars. The beach is nearby, 50 meters away, you just need to go down a small ladder. The rooms are bright and comfortable. The hotel is located at the very end of Icmeler, so there is not much noise. After 23.00 there is silence.
See next to what. The climate is wonderful, the sea is warm and beautiful. And most importantly, deliciously fed. So for an inexpensive vacation it’s quite suitable.