Turkish resorts, according to statistics, the last 10 years occupy a leading position in the Russian tourism market. Antalya with sandy beaches, the "stone belt" of Kemer, a respectable Side, known for its beautiful nature of Marmaris. This is not a complete list of places that our travelers love. Turkey is washed by three seas (Black, Mediterranean and Aegean) and one inland (Marble), so there are great opportunities for vacationers to choose what they like.
Marmaris is located on the Aegean Sea, which is considered to be part of the Mediterranean. The resort is famous for its clean beaches, lush subtropical vegetation and cheerful nightlife. This is a favorite vacation spot for young people who prefer to combine beaches with parties in clubs. Couples with children or those who want to enjoy a calm and peaceful atmosphere choose the Marmaris-Icmeler area, which is 7-8 km from it. Dolmushi (Turkish fixed-route taxis) regularly go between the settlements, so you can combine outdoor activities with a quiet and measured one.
The hotel base of Icmeler is represented by different categories: you can choose a modest hotel at affordable prices or stay in an elite apart-hotel, book a villa. Most choose the golden mean - 4 * hotels that combine comfortable accommodation and quality food at an affordable cost, excellent service and interesting entertainment. For example, you can stay at Club Hotel Munamar 4 * (Marmaris, Icmeler) - an excellent hotel for a family vacation, which will be discussed in our article.
Features of Marmaris: nature, climate
The resort is located in the subtropical zone and is surrounded by mountains that close a small bay from strong winds. Snow-white sandy beaches do not know the storms, but away from the coast strong winds can raise big waves. In general, the climate can be described as mild and dry. The sea warms up already in early May, just at this time the beach season begins here, which lasts until October. Keep in mind that the Aegean is a little cooler than the Mediterranean. The maximum water temperature is +26 o C. The hottest and driest months occur in the middle of summer (July and August). At this time, you need to use creams with the maximum protection factor. People who suffer from high blood pressure are advised to come on holiday in Marmaris in other months.
Three wonderful islands are located in the bay, on which spreading pine trees grow. The nature of the resort fascinates with its beauty: these are mountain landscapes, forest groves, flowering shrubs, exotic trees and palm trees. In parks, they often offer to make an interesting sightseeing tour on a horse. Along the quiet coast you can take a yacht ride and see from the sea a beautiful bay with clean beaches, mountains covered with bright green vegetation.
Icmeler: features, hotels, beaches
The distance from the international airport in Dalaman to the village is about 100 km. It is calm and comfortable here. The resort is associated primarily with family vacations. There are nightclubs and bars in Icmeler, but not in such numbers as in Marmaris. This resort is chosen because there is the cleanest air, smelling of needles and the sea and has a healing effect. People suffering from asthmatic attacks and allergic diseases go to Icmeler to heal the body. We can say that this is a great vacation spot both for young and active people, and for families, older people also often come to this place. In addition to the mountain air, Icmeler, which translates as “rich in drinking water,” has many mineral springs.
Icmeler hotels are distinguished by a high level of comfort and large territories. The resort stretches along the coast for a short distance, so there are few hotels on the first coastline. Most of them are in the quarters of the town. The road to the beach can take up to 30 minutes. It does not tire: along the way beautiful pine trees and palm trees grow, there are numerous cafes and restaurants, shops, and between them there are lovely water channels. Along the coastline is a beautiful promenade where you can take a walk.
The beaches of Icmeler occupy an area of approximately 2 km and are distinguished by the ideal purity of white sand mixed with pebbles and crystal clear water. Here they carefully clean the area from large and small debris. On the territory of the beaches are not allowed to bring pets and drive motor vehicles. Icmeler is popular for diving. Visibility in water reaches several meters. Large turtles often come here, exotic colorful fish, which are very interesting to watch.
Location of the hotel Club Munamar 4 * (Marmaris, Icmeler)
The hotel is located in the center, tourists can walk to a snow-white private beach in 10 minutes. When placed in the third and fourth building, this distance will be about 200-350 m. Marmaris is located in transport accessibility from Club Munamar 4 *. Public buses run regularly in this direction, and a stop is opposite the hotel.
The total area of the territory is slightly more than 10,000 m 2 . The hotel was built in 1986, it is known to many vacationers under its former name Oylum Prestige 4 *. Regular renovations put it on a par with other modern Icmeler hotels. Club Munamar 4 * (Marmaris, Icmeler) is conveniently located near numerous shops, clubs and bars.
Not only couples come here, but also young people, friendly companies of different ages. Judging by the reviews, tourists like the food ("amazing"), number of rooms ("fantastic"), service ("excellent") and staff ("good-natured") in this hotel. From year to year, the hotel complex receives high marks and is on the list of the best hotels in Icmeler.
Territory
Club Munamar 4 * (Turkey) belongs to the category of city hotels with a relatively small area. But outside the hotel there are many interesting places for walking that are worth a visit.
The territory is very cozy, well-groomed and beautifully landscaped. Beautiful palm trees and neatly trimmed flowering shrubs delight the eye of vacationers. Light paving slabs of perfect purity; white and light brown tones are used in the design. A special pride of the hotel is the wonderful channel that runs through the territory. Vacationers can watch cute ducks that swim in it and are not at all afraid of people. When describing the Club Munamar 4 * hotel, tourists use words such as "neat", "clean", "ennobled."
In the daytime and evening hours on a specially equipped area are entertainment events, night discos.
Infrastructure
Hotel Club Munamar 4 * guests can comfortably accommodate in five four-story buildings. Large space is occupied by magnificent outdoor pools. There are three of them, a section in one of them is designed for small guests. Older children and adults enjoy riding water slides. Around there are sun loungers and deck chairs, it is nice to relax and sunbathe in them, drink a glass of delicious wine.
The main buildings include restaurants and bars, a reception, a lounge area with an Internet cafe, dry cleaning and laundry services, currency exchange, a gym, a sauna and a hammam, billiards and table tennis facilities, bicycle rental, a medical center with a doctor on duty .
In the conference hall of the hotel you can arrange business events, business trainings and negotiations. There is a guarded parking lot near the hotel. Guests who rent a car can leave it here for free.
Accommodation options
The hotel has a total of 210 rooms. The main part is a standard accommodation option. The room stock is made in Turkish modern style. The walls are light, the furniture is dark brown, there are a lot of burgundy elements of fabric decor, ceramic flooring.
When describing the rooms of Club Munamar 4 *, tourists note that they are very comfortable, with a fairly good repair and a homely atmosphere that contributes to a good rest.
In the standard category apartments, up to three people are allowed. This is an area of 21 m2, in which there are comfortable double beds with mattresses of moderate rigidity, bedside tables, tables. Individual air conditioning systems allow you to independently set a comfortable temperature in the room. A lot of channels are broadcast on TV, among which there are animated and Russian. There is also a minibar and a safe, which can be used at an additional cost. The balcony offers wonderful views of the Aegean Sea or the hotel grounds. The bathroom is equipped with shower, toilet, sink, hairdryer. Cosmetic compositions, towels, bathrobes are prepared for each guest.
The single room category (single) has the same area as the standard. The difference is that it is designed for a single guest. For companies or families, there are Family rooms with a larger area (33 m2), which can accommodate up to 4 people. There are two bedrooms that are separated by an interior door. The situation in the rooms is approximately the same as in the first two categories of accommodation.
What are the tourists fed at the hotel?
The modern premise of the main restaurant is spacious enough to accommodate 400 guests, very bright and elegant. Tables are located inside and outside with pool views. Five meals a day in Club Munamar 4 * are offered on the All-Inclusive type. Vacationers can have breakfast at 10 am, then go to lunch at noon, a little later - lunch, then dinner and night soup. In between, you can enjoy fresh, delicious pastries (snacks), as well as go to tea time - tea time with delicious oriental sweets.
The price of the tour includes the use of a bar where tea and coffee, local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are poured. Tourists praise Turkish beer and fruit wine, especially pomegranate. For an additional fee, you can try vintage and elite imported alcohol, freshly squeezed juices and various types of amazing ice cream.
In addition to the main restaurant, the All Inclusive concept includes meals in a Greek cafe, which is located opposite the hotel on its own private beach. This is a very cozy and beautiful establishment, decorated in white and bright blue colors. Here, customers of the Club Munamar 4 * hotel can taste cold and hot snacks, and drink drinks. The cafe is open until 2 am, after 24 hours, alcohol and food for an additional fee.
If you believe the reviews, the food in the hotel is very diverse, satisfying and tasty. Many families with children liked the abundance of meat and fish dishes, in sufficient quantities served vegetables and fruits. Small children were provided with high chairs. You could choose cereals and light soups, milk foods for the child, which they would eat with pleasure.
Organization of leisure guests at Club Munamar 4 * (Marmaris, Icmeler)
Entertainment is divided into children and adults, on site and on the beach. Children can swim in the pool, play in a great colorful playground. From 10 a.m. to 12 a.m., and also from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. there is a mini-club for children, which accepts children from 4 to 12 years old. At this time, adults can safely go about their business, while a professional team of animators is engaged in their children. Every day at the hotel for one hour discos are held for younger guests.
Adults sunbathe, lying on sun loungers, swimming in the pool. Those who do not want to lose shape during the holidays, go to work out in the gym. Free use of the Turkish hammam, sauna. For an additional fee: a magnificent relaxing massage, a game of billiards. Many rent bicycles and explore the picturesque surroundings.
In the beautiful amphitheater, entertainment events begin every evening: shows, contests, games and, of course, dances. Once a week, the "Turkish Night", beloved by many tourists, takes place, during which the local population (staff) shows their good and cordial attitude to the guests who arrived. Invited actors perform traditional dances; vacationers are served the most popular national dishes and drinks.
The private area of the beach owned by the hotel is very clean. Pebbles mixed with sand, entering the water gently and stony. Tourists can use free sun loungers, sun loungers and parasols. For an additional fee, you will be provided with a wide range of water activities. Diving is very popular on the beaches of Icmeler: the water is clear, visibility is very good, there are a lot of interesting colorful fish. Jet ski, scooter, "banana", water skiing. In reviews of Club Munamar 4 *, vacationers share their impressions of the clean sand and crystal water of the Aegean Sea.
Very close is the municipal city beach, where you can also ride on catamarans or sailboats. Along the coast there are many cafes and bars, music plays and a festive atmosphere is created. Sun beds and umbrellas are paid. Happy tourists, happy moms with strollers walk along the promenade.
Excursion service
Judging by the reviews, the most popular trips are yacht trips. Icmeler Bay is considered the largest natural harbor in the whole world. Along it are the beautiful blue lagoons, wonderful islands.
Walking tours can be done independently on Icmeler (Marmaris). Two channels that are laid in the town and end in the Mediterranean Sea are very impressive. The shores are lined with stone, and yachts run along one of them. Along the canals there are beautiful boardwalks that are illuminated in the dark. Lanterns have an arcuate curved shape, the water flickers beautifully. In such a romantic setting it’s nice to walk hand in hand with your loved one.
The main tourist attractions of Icmeler can be found on Kayabal street. It goes directly to the bay, and in the city along it are shops, cafes and bars with live music, karaoke.
It is definitely worth taking a minibus to Marmaris. There are interesting, chic and lively beaches (for example, Cleopatra), Barov street with clubs and other entertainment venues. Among the architectural structures, one can note the Old Fortress, the Ataturk monument, and the Pearl sculpture. From the pier of Marmaris, a boat goes to the island of Paradise, Hare, where you can see the pirate caves. Children will love the Atlantis waterpark, incredible emotions are caused by watching the "singing" fountain.
Tourists reviews
Club Munamar 4 * service receives the highest ratings. Positive epithets have earned the work of the animation team. The condition of the rooms is rated as quite good. People note that cleaning was carried out every day, often changed linens and towels. The territory seemed to some guests of the hotel small, but they found many interesting walking spots for themselves near Club Munamar 4 *.
Characteristics regarding nutrition are positive ("beyond praise", "fiction", "fed for slaughter"). Not in vain for some tour operators (for example, Pegasus) this hotel is positioned as 4 + *. Most vacationers are ready to return to this tourist complex yet. Moreover, they advise and recommend Club Munamar 4 * (Marmaris, Icmeler) to their relatives and friends.