Best Beach Hotels in Marmaris

This three-and-a-half-pearl hotel with a prime spot on the Marmaris waterfront draws mostly European couples looking for a relaxed stay. Its 84 guest rooms are on the small side, but they're streamlined, with design-forward, modern decor. All are nicely equipped with flat-screen TVs, generously stocked minibars, electric kettles with free coffee and tea. Most rooms have balconies, but units lack in-room Wi-Fi. Features highlights include a sandy beach, outdoor pool, and a well-regarded restaurant, although there's no organized entertainment or activities. Guests can choose from breakfast-only, half-board, or a mix of the two packages for the duration of their stay. Note that the Marbella closes from mid-October to May. Travelers with kids in tow looking for a more family-friendly property can consider nearby Ideal Prime Beach, which has a water park. 

This stylish midsize four-pearl hotel located right on the Marmaris waterfront is adults-only in the summer months, with a quieter, more relaxed atmosphere than some other all-inclusive hotels in town. Its 103 guest rooms are attractive, but on the small side, and few have sea-facing balconies. Standard amenities include AC, flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges, but there are no kettles. Deluxe Rooms add coffee- and tea-making facilities, iPod docks, and sofa beds. There’s a large beach area, good-quality food, and a pool and spa, but little organized entertainment. Families looking for a modern midsize hotel on the shoreline with activities might consider the nearby Poseidon Hotel. 

This all-inclusive, four-pearl resort on the Marmaris seashore is big and bustling with couples and families of various nationalities. Its 639 guest rooms are spacious, and all feature balconies, about half of which have full or partial sea views. Standard amenities include flat-screen TVs, minibars, and kettles with free tea and instant coffee. The beachfront location, large pool, and spa are highlights, and there are multiple restaurants and bars (some extra charge) on-site, too. Though there are activities most days and nights, some guests say the entertainment offerings aren’t quite up to par. Travelers can compare rates at the quieter (though not fully all-inclusive) D-Resort Grand Azur, or at the equally lively Ideal Prime Beach.

This large, glitzy four-pearl hotel on the Marmaris shorefront offers all-inclusive packages and a busy program of activities and entertainment. Its 632 guest rooms are stylish and mostly well-equipped, but they feel a bit crowded with furniture, and bathrooms are small. All units have good-size balconies, about half of which are sea-facing, and standard amenities include flat-screen TVs, minibars, kettles, and safes, but there's no in-room Wi-Fi. The resort’s facilities are a highlight, with a big beach, three main pools, nightly shows, a kids’ club, three restaurants, a bar and nightclub, and a spa and fitness center. Guests can compare rates at the equally lively Green Nature Diamond Hotel or the more sedate Blue Bay Platinum Hotel.

Sleek and contemporary, the three-and-a-half-pearl Poseidon gives off the vibe of a city hotel, but it’s located right on the Marmaris shorefront, with its own patch of beach and jetty for sunbathing. With a chilled-out pool area and no planned activities for guests, the hotel draws a mostly grown-up crowd who prefer to entertain themselves. The soothingly decorated 232 guest rooms are small but streamline, and all have balconies overlooking the sea. They're also well-equipped, with AC, flat-screen TVs, minibars, free Wi-Fi, and kettles, but there's no free coffee or tea. In addition to the beach and pool, highlights among features includes a decent-size fitness center with a Turkish bath and a small spa, but on-site dining options are limited. Travelers looking for a luxury stay on the beach can consider nearby Elegance Hotel.