LABRANDA Mares Marmaris

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.

Klára Abdelrahman Paterová

Hotel Labranda Mares Marmaris is a large resort that feels clean and well-kept. The food can be a bit repetitive, but there is always something to choose from – the absolute highlight was the carrot-walnut cake and muffins. We stayed in a ground-floor bungalow in the first row with a stunning sea view – definitely the best choice of accommodation. Room cleaning could be improved (for the first two days there was a dead cockroach under the sink, and the minibar was only refilled the day before departure), but drinks are available everywhere, so it didn’t really bother us. At the lobby bar you can always pick up unlimited bottled water (300 ml). I missed proper espresso coffee – only Turkish coffee and machine coffee were available, though iced coffee was a nice bonus. Ice cream is served by the pool until 4 p.m. and also during lunch and dinner. From 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., snacks (a light lunch) are available at two locations. The beach itself is nice, but there is a huge issue with sunbeds – by 7 a.m. they are all reserved with towels. Reception staff were always kind and helpful, but at the lobby and beach bar, a few more smiles would have been nice. The restaurant staff tried their best, though compared to Egypt I am used to a warmer and more cheerful service. Garden maintenance could also be better – greenery around the rooms and along the path to the sea would look so much nicer with more care. The real star of the hotel is without a doubt security dog Mares – he wins every guest’s heart. 🐶 Overall, I rate the stay positively and recommend it especially for the bungalows with sea view, the spacious resort, and the pleasant atmosphere.

A Isc

Positive: Excellent location, and the resort’s surroundings outside the room are beautiful and well-maintained. The food selection, while slightly repetitive, was still enjoyable overall. Negative: Unfortunately, our experience was let down by the family room we were assigned. It had a persistent unpleasant smell, and despite informing the reception multiple times, the issue was never resolved. Returning to the room after a wonderful day out felt quite disappointing.

simon cleary

Good hotel in great location. Very clean and tidy. Lots of people working hard to make you enjoy stay. The pool is clean, tidy and a good size. People smoking at their sun loungers not pleasant must must be different laws in Turkey. The rooms are a bit dated. Our bathroom was very poor decor. I think Stevie Wonder did the sealant. Just a bit tired looking. Cleaners did what they could but it needs make over. The food is good, however more seating outside in the heat that not. Can be hard to find table at times. More cold food than hot but all in all good choices. We have had better in other countries and Turkey. The sea front has amazing views and good for snorkeling. Taxis to nearby Marmaris and Icelemar a bit steep for the distance we paid 350 TL after a haggle. You can walk but 40 odd minutes. Italian restaurant was fantastic. Didn't try the others. All in all a good place worth at least 4 star rating. However if you are fussy about rooms it could be a deal breaker. Fair warning on that one👍

Martyna Sargalska

The view is beautiful and the location is great. The reception staff is friendly and helpful. The lifeguards are attentive and ensure beach safety. Unfortunately, some people break the pool rules, but the lifeguards are vigilant. More thorough cleaning of the common areas would be helpful. The hotel needs renovations. However, the food selection is limited, as it's almost the same every day. Everything seems to have been reheated hundreds of times, so it's not very fresh. Overall, it's not the best value for money.