LABRANDA Mares Marmaris

Overview:
Part hotel, part holiday village, the resort spans terracotta-tiled blocks sprinkled through fragrant pine forest, all linked by shaded paths that tumble towards the sea. Most of the 441 rooms gaze across Marmaris Bay, and free Wi-Fi keeps everyone connected. Days drift between poolside games, snorkelling off the jetty and sunset yoga on a sea-view deck, while evenings bring live music, folk shows and moonlit cocktails.

Amenities, Sports & Entertainment:
Guests flit between three freshwater pools, a children’s splash area and a trio of sea platforms equipped with ladders and loungers. Sporty types can join aqua-gym, tennis, archery and beach volleyball or work out in the panoramic gym, while the spa’s hammam rituals promise blissful downtime. The animation team delivers quizzes, dance classes and cabaret after dark, and youngsters enjoy treasure hunts, crafts and mini-disco fun.

Food and Drink:
Buffet Restaurant Yunus tempts with Turkish classics, sizzling grills and themed nights from Italian to Asian. Stays of a week or more include one complimentary dinner in each à la carte: seafood on the pier, Mediterranean meze in a candle-lit garden and wood-fired pizzas at La Casita. Daytime hunger is cured by gözleme stands, ice-cream kiosks and a beach snack bar, while five bars pour cocktails, chilled wines and fresh-ground coffee until after midnight.

Dining Options:

• Yunus International Buffet – live cooking and theme evenings
• Çamlik Seafood Restaurant – freshly netted catch over the waves
• Sarnic Mediterranean Grill – tapas-style plates in a pine-shaded garden
• La Casita Italian Trattoria – pastas, risottos and stone-baked pizzas
• Dragon Asian Restaurant – stir-fries and sizzling teppan specialities
• Beach Snack Bar – wraps, burgers, salads and ice creams

Rooms:
Hotel-style Standard Rooms feature twin or king beds, sofa-chair, smart TV, minibar, safe, rainfall shower and balcony with garden or sea view. Village Rooms hide among the pines for extra tranquillity, while Family Rooms inter-connect two bedrooms sleeping up to five. Contemporary Suites add a lounge, espresso machine and panoramic terrace perfect for sunset aperitifs. Daily housekeeping, pillow menu and air-conditioning come as standard.