Marmaris, this recognized pearl of the Aegean coast, has long attracted tourists. The city is located in the south-west of Turkey, in the area of the Aegean and Mediterranean seas.
The weather at this resort is particularly dry and soft. A sufficiently low humidity (about 35%), which is maintained throughout the territory, determines the unique microclimate of the area. Marmaris as if settles in a small, cozy bay, covering it from the effects of adverse climate factors.
Nearby are mountains that saturate the nearest territory with fresh mountain air. Air and water at the resort warm up quite slowly, so you can get to know the real summer weather in Marmaris not earlier than May. In the middle of summer, experienced tourists do not recommend guests to stay here for a long time - despite the mild climate, in July the temperature in Marmaris can rise above +40. In winter, the weather in these places is somewhat rainy but warm. Rarely does the temperature drop below zero.
This resort town has a rich selection of convenient accommodation options for tourists. The article offers a description of Grand Faros Hotel 4 *, one of the most popular hotel complexes of Marmaris.
Hotels: what should guests know about?
When choosing a hotel, travelers should take into account some of the features of rest at this resort. Marmaris is considered a great place for fans of noisy parties, sometimes it is called "Turkish Ibiza". It is especially popular among young people and couples without children.
The Marmaris hotel base is predominantly represented by small hotels located in the coastal zone - within or near the resort. Firstly, guests acquire a lot of opportunities that are available only in a big city, and secondly they will be offered a huge territory with developed infrastructure. The first option is usually chosen by fans of violent entertainment. The second - club-type hotels located in a park area near Icmeler or in the neighboring resort villages of Turunch, Hisaronu - are preferred by lovers of a quiet family holiday. According to reviews, Grand Hotel Faros 4 * belongs to the latter category. Couples without children are advised to come here.
Acquaintance
The modern elegant Grand Hotel 4 * Grand Faros is located in the resort town of Marmaris, 2 km from the center (Armutalan district). The hotel was built in 1999, renovated in 2012. The total area of the territory is 2050 square meters. m. Guests are offered accommodation in 97 rooms. Estimated capacity - 199 residents.
At the restaurant, guests are invited to enjoy an excellent holiday at any time of the year. Since 1999, the hotel has maintained high standards of service. Grand Faros Hotel 4 * belongs to the category of urban beach hotels. The institution is located in one 5-storey building.
The comfortable rooms of Grand Faros Hotel 4 * have a balcony with views of the surrounding mountains or the pool. They also include air conditioning, a minibar, a safe, satellite TV, and a bathroom with hairdryer. Throughout the hotel Grand Faros Hotel 4 * Wi-Fi (free).
The restaurant serves traditional Turkish and international dishes. The bar offers a variety of drinks and snacks. Those wishing to keep fit can have fun with table tennis, darts and billiards. There is also a pool (outdoor) and a gym. Guests of Grand Faros Hotel 4 * can relax in the sauna or Turkish bath. The resort center of Marmaris, with its lively shops, cafes and nightclubs, is a five-minute drive from here.
Guest Impressions
Residents characterize the hotel as a small, simple and comfortable establishment, without any frills. There are very few vacationers with small children at the hotel.
Everything in the rooms and on the territory is quite clean, cleaning is done daily. The rooms overlook either the mountains or the pool. In the mornings and evenings it offers a magnificent view. Wi-fi at the hotel, guests share, does not work everywhere. The speed is quite low, with the exception of the Internet at the reception.
The animation in the institution is minimal, for some it seemed that it was completely absent. It is quite quiet in the evenings. Lovers of parties and music can go to Bar Street - a street full of clubs and cafes.
The hotel manager Mehmed speaks Russian at the hotel. Among the vacationers there are many Germans and British. Moreover, some foreigners in the hotel allow themselves to smoke where they want and when they want.
The reviewers are pleased to note the cleanliness of the pool, the presence in the bar of free beer, wine (white and red), vodka, gin. Whiskey, brandy and other drinks can be purchased for money. One of the advantages of the hotel is called the provision of a free shuttle service to the beach. Many are impressed by the presence of a large amount of marble in the hotel: the floor in the corridors, the plumbing in the bathroom - from this very beautiful material. The elevator, guests share, is rather slow at the hotel, but it is all transparent, rising and falling, you can enjoy views of the pool and mountains, so the trip is a great pleasure.
Staff
At Grand Faros Hotel 4 * (Marmaris), employees communicate in Turkish, Dutch, English, German. The reviewers call the staff wonderful. All staff are friendly and smiling.
Location
Address of Grand Faros Hotel 4 *: Marmaris, Mugla, Turkey, 48700, Armutalan Mahallesi. Dalaman Airport is 90 km from the hotel , and a private beach is 2500 m away.
Guest opinions about the resort
Vacationers call Marmaris very beautiful - here the warm sea, mountains and lots of greenery pleasantly impress visitors. Near the hotel there are large supermarkets such as "Auchan" and "Tapes", nearby is the cafe OZ. A shuttle bus to the beach runs from the hotel three times a day, and shuttle buses also run.
sights
In the vicinity there are numerous diving schools where you can get acquainted with the amazing sea world, go on an exciting boat trip to the ancient island of Rhodes, the main base and the last refuge of the crusaders. Travelers can admire the famous Colossus of Rhodes located here, representing one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Number of rooms
The number of rooms in Grand Faros Hotel 4 * (Turkey) is 97. Guests are offered accommodation in standard apartments, as well as a Suite room. Non-smoking rooms are available.
Grand Faros Hotel 4 *, Standard: room description
Guests have the opportunity to use the following rooms:
- a balcony;
- bath / shower;
- air conditioning;
- mini-bar;
- towels;
- a safe;
- TV
- telephone
- a toilet;
- a hairdryer;
- cleaning service.
Details: Standard room
This category of rooms, and their hotel 93, has an area of 18 square meters. m, maximum capacity: 2 + 1. Guest amenities are provided by the presence of: a balcony, air conditioning, a bathroom, a shower, a minibar (paid), TV, a telephone, a safe in the room (paid), a hairdryer, and a bedroom.
Suite roome
This category of rooms (there are 4 of them in the hotel) has an area of 25 square meters. m, maximum capacity: 4. Guest amenities are provided by the presence of: a balcony, air conditioning, bath / shower, bathroom, mini-bar (paid), TV, phone, safe in the room (paid), hairdryer, bedroom, living area with an internal door.
Additional Information
Rooms are cleaned daily, linen is changed 3 times a week. The floors in the rooms are covered with laminate. Cost of living: from 861 to 1,776 rubles. (average standard rate).
What do guests say about accommodation?
The guest rooms here are small, the reviewers share, but cozy, the furniture is not entirely new, but very clean and comfortable. Maids in the rooms are cleaned daily, and quite high quality. If the guest is not happy with something upon arrival, the number will be changed without problems or the breakdown will be fixed. Each room, as indicated in the advertisement, is equipped with a shower, fridge, telephone, TV. Residents are advised when choosing apartments to prefer rooms located on 3-4 floors with mountain views. Those that provide pool views, as well as those located on floors 1 or 5, do not recommend: for 1 it is quite noisy, and up to 5 take the elevator for a long time.
Grand Faros Hotel 4 *: service, infrastructure
The guests' amenities are ensured by the presence of: a swimming pool, restaurant, fitness center, free Internet, spa, TV with Channel One, dry cleaning services, parking, car rental, safe, free Wi-fi, elevator, hairdresser / beauty salon. Meals are provided in the restaurant, cafe, bar. If desired, guests can swim in the outdoor pool. There is also a currency exchange, non-smoking rooms. Vacationers can spend time in the garden, park. Payment cards accepted.
Beach
- Own.
- Sandy.
- 3 beach line (distance to the beach is 2.5 km).
Vacationers can use:
- umbrellas, chaise lounges, mattresses - free of charge;
- beach towels - extra charge.
A free shuttle to the beach is provided (a bus runs every two hours).
Guest reviews about the beach
The authors of the reviews specify that the beach is not the property of the institution, but is rented at the Yunuz Hotel. The territory is always clean enough, there are enough sunbeds for everyone. The water in the sea is very clean and calm. Bars on the beach impressed guests with their cheapness (if you compare them with domestic ones, for example, in Adler), for about 150 p. You can order an alcoholic cocktail. If you wish, you can sit on any of the neighboring beaches, while buying any drink in the opposite bar. Guests say that a net is stretched in the sea for fans to play water volleyball. The beach is sandy, but on the descent into the sea pebbles come across, which is a bit unpleasant, but then the feet again step on the sand.
Pool
Those who wish to relax by the pool (open) are given the opportunity to take advantage of:
- free of charge - chaise lounges, umbrellas and mattresses;
- for a fee - with towels.
According to reviews, sun loungers, deck chairs and umbrellas by the pool are always enough for everyone. Guests note that the pool is very clean water (an indicator is that local cats drink from it), it does not smell like bleach at all.
For entertainment and sports
Those wishing to keep fit and have fun at the hotel are invited to: play billiards, table tennis, darts, work out in the gym (free of charge), take part in show programs. You can strengthen your health and relax in the sauna, bathhouse, hammam. Guests can also use the services of a massage therapist.
What do residents say about entertainment?
In the evening, during dinner, there is always an animation that lasts about one hour: dancers perform, shows with snakes are held. But by 10 everyone disperses and silence reigns. Party people go to Bar Street, and family vacationers - in their rooms.
About nutrition
Dining at Grand Faros Hotel 4 * is provided:
- in 2 restaurants;
- in the bar;
- in the pool bar (from 10:00 to 01:30);
- in the lobby bar (from 10:00 to 24:00);
- at Snack Bar (from 12:00 to 17:00).
An AI power system is provided.
Guest reviews about meals
The food at the hotel is not bad, guests share, there is a lot of food, however, the meat is represented only by chicken, sometimes fish is served. Of the fruits, vacationers are offered watermelons, melon and less often apples. As the authors of the reviews assure, the Grand Faros Hotel will not succeed in losing weight: the selection of various unusual and very tasty sweets (cakes, muffins, etc.) is extremely rich and varied here, they have a whole rack on display.
The guests of the hotel call it simply fine: for breakfast they serve milk with all kinds of cereals, and scrambled eggs, and yogurt with olives, and vegetables, and sausages, and various cheeses. At lunch, a variety of salads is striking, there is always meat. The most delicious dishes are usually served here for dinner: salads with pepper and without pepper, baked vegetables, eggplant, chicken in various forms, etc.
If traveling with a child
The hotel does not offer any special conditions. Young guests can spend time in the children's pool. Basically, the institution accepts childless couples.
Finally
Mostly tourists in their reviews admit that they were very pleased with their stay at the Grand Faros Hotel. Some even claim that the rest received exceeded all their expectations.
Among the advantages of the institution are called: peace and quiet in the hotel, convenient location, proximity to the center, lack of discos and various parties, the presence of a wonderful furnished beach, excellent cuisine, surprisingly positive mood, friendly staff. The only drawback is called too thin walls, because of which it is not possible to maintain the privacy of staying in rooms. Nevertheless, the Grand Faros Hotel is confidently recommending accommodation to anyone who intends to relax in Marmaris.