Marmaris is considered one of the best Turkish resorts. He is called the most "European" in this country. It is located in a closed bay, so there is practically no unrest at sea. In general, Marmaris is positioned as a youth resort. There are many bars and cafes right on the promenade, there are excellent places for diving. The city is famous for its water park. Life here is in full swing around the clock. That is why the youth hotels of Marmaris are always crowded with vacationers.
Nature has generously awarded this resort in southwestern Turkey, giving it a mild climate and clear sea, picturesque bays and excellent beaches.
In the Middle Ages, Marmaris was called Fiskos. Sultan Suleiman lived here for some time, preparing for a trip to the island of Rhodes. They say that it was then that the city was renamed. Today this place is gently washed by the waves of two seas - the Aegean and the Mediterranean. The resort, surrounded by coniferous forests and mountainous landscapes, has sandy and pebble beaches and a winding coast with bays and bays.
general information
The city is especially popular with tourists who prefer a fun holiday in Turkey. Its unforgettable eastern streets are always full, especially at night. Here, mainly rest with noisy companies. Marmaris 3 *, 4 * and 5 * hotels are constantly crowded. From here, many take boat trips along the entire Turkish coast, go to Rhodes or the Turtle Islands.
And for some time now the city has been considered the main center where sailing competitions are held in the eastern Mediterranean. During the regatta, all youth hotels in Marmaris are populated by athletes and fans.
However, the resort is chosen not only by young people, but also many well-known and wealthy people. Here come those who combine relaxation and sightseeing of local attractions, which Marmaris (Turkey) is so rich in.
Hotels, the prices of accommodation in which have a fairly large spread, are mainly located across the road from the sea. Most of them are urban. These are multi-storey buildings built in small areas in several lines parallel to the shore.
Turkey, Marmaris - hotels
“All inclusive” - this is the system where the best hotels of the resort work. The hotel base here is represented mainly by small hotels located either in the coastal zone, or directly in the resort or not far outside. In the first case, vacationers have a lot of opportunities available only for entertainment in a big city, while in the second case it is a large territory with its own developed infrastructure.
The rating of Marmaris hotels is headed by club-type hotels located in the nearest villages of Turunc or Hisaronu, as well as in a magnificent park area between the resort and Icmeler. These are the five-star Marmaris Resort & Spa, Ideal Prime Beach, Marti Resort - one of the few that offer ultra all-inclusive meals.
Among the four-star hotels, Marmaris Park is especially popular with an extensive list of entertainment on offer, Grand Panorama, built among a dense coniferous forest right on the seashore, etc. Hotels such as Pineta Club, Adler or Sun Maris City 3 * are more suitable for relaxing in the economy class, although they are no less popular than the most luxurious apartments of this resort. Moreover, many of them are located on the shore.
Sun Maris City Hotel 3 *
The hotel is located in the center of Marmaris. It is part of the Sun Maris City hotel chain. Just a hundred meters away is the beach. Nearby is one of the most popular streets in the area, where there are many cafes and bars, life is boiling around the clock and a lot of tourists. This beautiful hotel was built in 1990. The last major renovation in it was carried out in 2007. And now he offers his guests to plunge into the atmosphere of comfort, enjoy the excellent service, which adds the surf, the warm rays of the sun and the picturesque landscapes of Marmaris.
Accommodation prices
During the last major overhaul, the hotel completely replaced the plumbing, the rooms were furnished with new furniture, an area of two thousand square meters and a building were landscaped. Prices for accommodation in Sun Maris City 3 * are quite low. For eight days, a Russian will need to pay about thirty-five thousand rubles for a standard double room with a charter flight from Moscow and an all-inclusive meal plan. However, the price varies depending on the season, occupancy of the hotel and air carriers.
This is a fairly low price for a vacation with normal service and quality food. In addition, the hotel is very close to the sea. It turns out that for less than seventeen thousand rubles each, you can ensure yourself a good vacation in Turkey. That is why this hotel receives numerous positive reviews, because what could be better than enjoying the sea and the sun for little money, without worrying about anything.
Territory
The territory of Sun Maris City 3 *, the photo of which speaks of its thoughtfulness, although small, but clean and well-groomed. Sitting on the balcony in front of the room, you can admire the emerald sea and a small but cozy inner garden. There are several small shops and stalls on the territory where you can buy souvenirs for friends or cheap trinkets that remind you of a unique vacation at home. One and a half kilometers away is the Marmaris bus station, from where suburban transport departs in different directions.
Infrastructure
In the only building Sun Maris City 3 * there is a 24-hour reception desk. When checking in, you need to approach it. There is a small cozy lobby. On the ground floor there is a dry cleaning service and a paid medical office. A currency exchange office is open until six in the evening. Several ATMs are installed.
The reception also has a left-luggage office and a paid depository safe. There is also the possibility of arranging a transfer, which includes meeting at the airport and seeing off to the airport terminal. You can also rent a car or bicycle, order a taxi, use fax or photocopying services.
Inside the building there is also a tour desk organizing tours to many of Marmaris' sights. For those who do not speak English, it is more convenient to use the services of a Russian-speaking guide.
At Sun Maris City 3 *, a small but very convenient parking is equipped. Booking it in advance is not necessary.
Number of rooms
Considered by the number of residents to be very small, Sun Maris City 3 * offers a total of eighty-eight standard rooms. Up to three thousand people can live in them at the same time. The rooms are located in a single six-story building, located on the first line among palm trees. All have balconies overlooking the sea.
Rooms are eighteen square meters in size. Flooring - ceramic tiles. The rooms are decorated in soothing colors with no frills. On the windows there are pleasantly colored curtains, there is also a work desk, individually adjustable split air conditioning, a TV with one Russian channel, an electronic safe, for which it is absolutely necessary to pay extra for the specialist to adjust and demonstrate how it works. On the wall is a large mirror used for applying makeup.
The combined bathroom has a shower, washbasin and toilet. There is also a hair dryer and a variety of cosmetic accessories that are constantly updated. One room is for disabled guests. It is located on the ground floor and has a specially equipped shower and a balcony. The hotel is positioned as smoke-free.
Room service
Every day, all rooms are carefully cleaned, and cleaning is done at a time convenient for those living in them. Cosmetic accessories are replaced every other day. Upon request, hotel guests can get extra bedding. Upon request, residents at Sun Maris City Hotel 3 * are provided with an iron with ironing board. There is also a breakfast in the room and an alarm clock.
Since a significant part of the residents of this hotel are family people, the administration allows children with all ages to be accommodated. Those planning to put extra beds in their rooms for babies need to discuss this with the property in advance. In some cases, this service is provided for a fee. As for those people who can not imagine traveling without their four-legged pets, they should keep in mind: in accordance with the rules of the hotel, accommodation of such guests is not allowed. Therefore, if someone still wants to come to Marmaris accompanied by his pet, he will have to look for another hotel.
Nutrition
The Sun Maris City 3 * hotel operates on an all-inclusive concept, but in some cases, you can get a continental breakfast. Breakfast with lunch and dinner is served in the main restaurant. The menu mainly features international cuisine. Serving is carried out as a buffet. Beautifully designed dishes contribute to appetite.
The all-inclusive concept, except for a clearly defined three meals a day, involves ice cream, as well as drinks, including alcoholic drinks, from local producers, served in glasses.
The main indoor restaurant seats up to two hundred people at a time. There are also two bars: by the pool and in the lobby, where from ten in the morning until eleven in the evening both drinks and snacks are free.
Sea and beach
Like most hotels in Marmaris, Sun Maris City 3 * also does not have its own beach, despite the fact that it is located one hundred and fifty meters from the sea - almost on the coast. However, despite the fact that you have to swim and sunbathe in the municipal territory, you won’t have to pay separately for using sun loungers or parasols. For a fee, you can only use equipment for entertainment on the water. There are also cafes and bars on the beach where you can grab a bite to eat or enjoy a variety of drinks. As for coverage, the beach is very clean and sandy. Entering the water is gentle, there are practically no stones, which is especially convenient for children and the elderly.
Entertainment
On the territory of Sun Maris City 3 * (Marmaris) there is an outdoor pool with many sun loungers located around it. In addition to swimming in the sea and sunbathing, residents have the opportunity to play basketball, ping pong or tennis. In addition, you can visit the fitness center or gym, and after exercise, take a steam bath in the sauna.
For children
Little hotel guests have the opportunity to play in the playground, they have a shallow place in the pool, where the baby can splash in the fresh water of the "paddling pool". There is also the possibility of obtaining a high high chair and an extra bed in the room upon request.
Guest reviews
Since today many people choosing a hotel, including in Turkey, consider it necessary to find out the opinions of those tourists who have already been there, we can summarize the reviews of Russians staying in this complex. In general, we can say that it is fully consistent with its declared category and cost of living.
However, according to some vacationers, Sun Maris City 3 * (Turkey) - reviews speak about it quite eloquently - are more suitable for unassuming and inexperienced travelers or those who come to Turkey for the first time.
Regarding the numbers, the Russians basically have no complaints. All the rooms, although relatively small, are comfortable enough and furnished for a minimum of comfort. There are no complaints about breakdowns of the air conditioner or plumbing. The vast majority of holidaymakers at this hotel leave only positive feedback on the quality and regularity of cleaning the rooms, regardless of whether the maids leave a tip or not. Moreover, for one dollar on return you can find funny figures from towels on the bed.
As for the food in Sun Maris City 3 *, the opinions of tourists differ. However, in fairness, it should be noted that dissatisfaction does not depend on the category of hotel. Often, dissatisfied reviews can be read about food even in the best five-star Turkish hotels. As for the Sun Maris City, many travelers find the menu quite varied, and the dishes delicious. Some of our compatriots didn’t particularly like the food he offered at the restaurant. They assure that they had to go to dinner in the nearby cafes, where they cooked, in their opinion, better than in a hotel.
According to them, for lunch or dinner you need to come very early: to the very opening of the restaurant, because otherwise there may not be enough meat dishes. In addition, discontent was caused by the fact that for food that the cooks themselves lay out in portions of the guests themselves, they had to stand in long lines.
Another part of the tourists finds the menu quite acceptable, especially for a three-star hotel. Many note in their reviews that the manager, along with the administrators, has breakfast and dinner several times a week in the main restaurant with the guests. This indicates that the management is attentive to the quality of the food offered, thus controlling the operation of the kitchen.
As for the beach: some guests did not like the fact that it is municipal, even though sunbeds and umbrellas are free here. At the same time,
beach towels must be paid. But there is a way out: upon check-in, you can immediately redeem the right to use the kit for the entire stay. The very same beach, the vast majority of Russians find it very good. It is completely covered with sand, has a gentle and comfortable entry into the sea. Many appreciated that to the beach from the hotel - a maximum of five minutes leisurely move.
The vast majority of tourists speak very positively about the work of the service staff, although some compatriots are a little annoyed by the fact that most employees do not understand the Russian language. But the staff is fluent in English.
In general, most of the guests of this three-star hotel are Europeans (Swedes, Germans), as well as residents of post-Soviet countries. There are not so many Russians here as in other cities of Turkey.