Nina L.
The hotel area itself is beautiful, but that’s the only good thing about this place. The beach looks more like a lake, and the service is absolutely terrible. Meal times are way too early — perfect for kids maybe, but not for adults on vacation.
The à la carte restaurants are always fully booked, so there’s no chance to eat there at all. The animation team is extremely limited and there’s really nothing entertaining to do — definitely not what you expect from a 5-star resort.
Tables during meals are never set properly, staff are often unfriendly (with a few exceptions), and the tables are rarely cleared. It’s shocking how poor the service is.
The drinks are just as disappointing — whether it’s beer, wine, or cocktails, everything tastes low quality. The cocktails are especially bad, and most of the bars shown in the hotel description are actually closed.
Overall, I would rate this hotel 4 stars at best. Apart from the nice location, everything else is disappointing. Definitely not worth the money or a second visit.
Andrew Phillips
Beautiful location and a nice walk to Marmaris and Icmeler…..this was the best part of our holiday! Nice outdoor areas and ‘beach’ areas that were kept clean and litter free.
Rooms were nice and clean and the cleaners were friendly and did an excellent job. The reception staff were also friendly and helpful. The rest of the staff both bar and restaurant were pretty miserable tbf, never smiled and spent a lot of time on their mobiles! The girl on the beach bar even propped her phone by the pump whilst getting us a drink!
Tables in the restaurant were left piled high with plates while staff stood about, often on their phones, and people struggled to find clean tables! Food was bland with very little choice, didn’t even look appetising let alone taste it! Tried the Chinese restaurant and not impressed, pretty sure I had chicken dippers or something similar for my starter! Staff here were friendly, but there did seem a lot more staff here than in the main restaurant.
Bars were very understaffed and there were queues every night, choice of cocktails very limited and not very nice, although the wines were good!
Definitely not a 5 star hotel and, unfortunately, one of the worst we’ve been to in Turkey, very disappointed.
aleksandra
I visited Labranda Mares in June 2025 and fell in love with this place at first sight. The building is a bit dated, but the green landscape makes up for it. The hotel is nestled amidst lush greenery, with an abundance of trees, palm trees, and flowers. I've never been to such a green place with such close contact with nature.
The staff deserves special mention – they were very kind, always smiling, and helpful. I would especially like to highlight the kindness of Esra from Gest Relation, Mr. Yildiray, who organized a very pleasant boat trip for me. I would also like to thank nurse Umut, who is very caring and patient. Waiter Mesut from the main restaurant was also very kind and professional. A big shout out to the entertainer, Emre, and DJ Eros, who create a pleasant atmosphere.
I highly recommend this hotel with its beautiful views and fantastic, heartfelt service!
Mustafa Kaya
Located in the Marmaris Icmeler district, Marmaris Labranda Mares Hotel is approximately 15 km from Marmaris city center. Those arriving by air can use Dalaman Airport. Transfers from the airport to the hotel can be made by private vehicle. The hotel has a covered parking garage with 12-15 vehicles. Those who cannot find a space can park their vehicles in the open parking lot.
A group of 130 people stayed here between September 30 and October 5, 2025, to celebrate our school's 42nd graduation anniversary and reminisce.
My wife and I stayed in room 1210. The room was spacious and comfortable. Access to the pool, sea, and other amenities is very easy. The sea was Blue Flag-winning. The pool was clean and refreshing. The restaurant was spacious, with delicious and varied food. It was possible to try local specialties like kebabs, soups, pide, and desserts. The entertainment and show team were excellent. I would choose them again.
I would also like to thank the Front Office Staff Ms. Emine Çetin Toka, who responded to my questions and emails before joining the hotel, and the Front Office Supervisor Mr. Volkan and Front Office Staff Ms. Zeynep, who displayed a professional approach during joining.
Guy Shelton
This is a great location for families with kids. Nothing too fancy. It's an old hotel but with plenty going on. The football pitch was a hit with my kids. The pool is well kept and the two slides are ok. The sea front is stunning with mountain views, it looks more like a huge lake and the sea was crystal clear with loads of fish. We all loved swimming in the sea but if your looking for a sandy beach you'll have to travel to get it. Because it's on a side of a hill you do lose the sun earlier than other locations, so if your sun worshipers bear that in mind. The food was all good but the breakfast could be improved. If you're expecting Marco Pierre quality then pay for a more expensive hotel! The room we had was exactly what we needed but here is my only real complaint, the mattresses and pillows are awful and we all slept so bad, so by the end of the holiday we were craving our own beds and felt tired. I work in the hotel trade and one thing I know is a comfortable bed is vital. If you don't sleep you get irritable and grumpy. All the staff were friendly and looked after us very well.
The air con was also questionable but that was probably just in our room, but they always fixed stuff when asked to.
Always ask about cost of taxis and buses and learn to haggle. 😉
All in, we had a great holiday and remember it's what you make of it.
We all love Turkey and the people.
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