We could not fault the cleanliness of this hotel. The rooms were cleaned everyday, with clean sheets and clean towels supplied daily. The rooms were very spacious and were nice and cool to come into at the end of some very hot days, especially if you left your key fob in the slot which kept the air-conditioning going!

Eating in the hotel was wonderful! The weather was so good and we ate every single meal outside. We thought the food was extremely good, although possibly not as good as a 5-star in Spain. This is typical of Turkey and not a reflection on the hotel.

The location of the hotel was excellent. The beach was literally just outside the hotel gate and the promenade took you to a vast selection of bars and restaurants, only a very short distance from the hotel. Drinks in the hotel were quite expensive compared with those outside, but this is to be expected as this is a 5-star hotel.

The hotel grounds are very spacious with four large swimming pools.

The staff were very helpful and extremely friendly. The animation team were particularly friendly and fun and our two teenage children are still in contact with them now via their mobiles and e-mail!

Most of the evening entertainment was performed and provided by the animation team - we would have liked a few more professional shows. However, this wasn't a major problem because there was so much going on just outside the hotel.

We have always said in the past that we would never go back to the same hotel twice. However, we had such a great holiday at the Marti, we would seriously consider going back again.

Entertainment during the day was excellent with plenty of activities organised by the animation team, including games in the pool everyday.

hotel marti, icmeler
noise from large outdoor stage together with noise from the hotels a la carte restaurant and the din from every other bar restaurant in the vicinity led us on our first night to lock our balcony door shut the curtains and watch the television in our thankfully well soundproofed rooms.
good clean pools plenty of terraces with and without shade
food plentiful but of mediocre quality except for the excellent fruit and fresh bread
try the little restaurant by the main entrance to the
hotel for a good quality meal in a tranquil environment.

we went half board and although some of the food was the same it was still delicious. the staff was quick at getting your order in for drinks but a bit slow at clearing plates away, but as the holday went on it speeded up and we enjoyed the food a geat deal.the room was a good size and the double bed (2 singles pushed together) could sleep 3 and the sofa bed was ok but not very big or comfortable. the cleaner was extrememly friendly and did her job to perfection. the room was spotless, although its letdowns were the mould in the bath and that the air cnditioning was not vey good. hotel staff were friendly and chatty and spoke to everyone with respect,the entertainment was enjoyble and fun, epecially the pool games, shooting, darts, water aerobics and morning gym. they tried to include people from all ages and for the children they did a younger version of the pool game which was followed by the pool dance. it was fun, friendly and had an amazing atmosphere. shops and restaurants were on the doorstep nd the nightlife was amusing out of the hotel. for people who love entrtainment and dancing i advise a place called dream boys international which is up the left hand side of the canal towards the roads.

First impressions upon arrival proved to be true. We were overwhelmed with everything about the hotel from its appearance to the entertainment and continued to be so throughout the holiday.

There was so much to do if you wanted to and although I've never been one for taking part in pool games - there was no stopping me - it was great fun. You could get fresh beach towels every day and the hotel maid was lovely - to the point of telling some workmen off for disturbing my son whilst he was having an afternoon nap!!

Food was great with a wide choice and the novelty of having fresh omelettes and pancakes cooked to your own personal specification each morning - the children loved it.

Having previously been heard to say that I would never visit Turkey, ever, we now rate all hotels by the Marti and would definitely go again, although I would be sad if it didn't match up to the first visit.

It was everything we could hope for in a holiday - and more.

We have been to Icemeler 3 times now and last year was definately the best the Hotel Marti Resort was truly the best Hotel we have ever stayed in.
The staff were friendly the rooms were spotless.
The entertainment very good especially for younger ones. We could not fault this Hotel at all.
We felt like royalty. When you approach the restaurant in the evening you have your photograph taken. Then you are offered a glass of wine or champagne. What more could you ask for.

My family and I had the most fantastic holiday in the Marti Hotel. We couldn't fault anything. We had the same problem as Ifunkychic in that the view from our room was poor but we had a word with reception and they changed it to a room which was lovely with an excellent view of the bay!!

The staff and the animation team were great. They were so helpful and cheerful!

I have three children ages 14, 12 and 9 (not to forget mum who is 73 who came along with us and loved it) and they all had the most wonderful holiday! The best ever!

We would recommend this hotel to anyone.

The haggling in the shops gets you down a bit but that's all part of Turkey. I understand the authorities are enforcing a new law next year trying to stop all the hustling, let's hope they do.

This was our third visit to Turkey, our second time to Icmeler. Last time we stayed in the Hotel Fortuna, right next door to the Marti. The Marti is without question the best hotel in Icmeler, probably one of the best in Turkey.

The hotel is extensive to say the least and has been expanded over the years so there are three main accommodation buildings all linked together and all built to the same high (Turkish) standard. In addition there are a handful of deluxe apartments. There are four sizeable exterior swimming pools as well as an indoor pool adjacent to the Sauna, Turkish Baths & Fitness rooms. One of the main pools is used several times each day for pool activities, leaving the other three pools undisturbed for those who just want to relax.

You can order your drinks and other refreshments from unobtrusive waiters, from the comfort of your shaded sun beds, all of which are well spaced out so that you are not encroached upon by the adjacent guests. The same applies to the private beach right next to the resort. You don't even have to pack beach towels as you collect fresh beach towels every time you visit either the beach or the areas by the pools.

Don't bee fooled by photos of other hotels which can show very selective photographs. Look at the various web sites and you will see aerial photographs of the hotel which clearly show the size and near perfect layout of the extensive and immaculate grounds. When looking at photographs of hotels you usually get what you see and no more. Many photographs show swimming pools with the pool running off the edge of the picture, you can almost guarantee that the pool extends another two inches and no more although the suggestion is that the pool is bigger, the same applies to photographs of rooms. With the Marti you get all that you see and more besides.

Some of the travel companies mention that they have part-time air conditioning, they don't, its on 24 hours every day, at least it is if you leave your key fob in the slot provided.

The service is unbeatable, part of this is due to the professional management of the hotel. Whilst in Icmeler you may notice slogans to the effect that "your happiness is our future". It's their work ethic, if the tourists aren't happy then they won't come back for more.

The dining area is in fact three areas, two adjoining areas under cover but open sided to allow a gentle breeze to waft through and one further area fully open to the glorious weather.

The choice of food is as comprehensive as we have found anywhere in Turkey, although don't expect milk to taste like that in the UK and the "beef sausages" are only miniature frankfurters. This isn't a reflection upon the hotel it's simply what's available in Turkey. All of the other food is excellent and the choice is extensive and exceedingly well presented.

Having spent two weeks at the Marti there were only two minor annoyances :

At the edge of the resort they have built a new stage for entertaining the masses and hold musical shows every evening, which is great if this is what you want, otherwise back at the main part of the hotel there are a couple of well designed bar areas, by one of which there is (at least during the peak season) a pianist playing every night. This is almost idyllic, the only drawback is that whilst the stage is at least 100 yards away the sound from the evening shows swamps across the hotel because instead of using a large number of small loudspeakers directed at the audience they use a handful of large loudspeakers which spread the sound everywhere.

The only other negative comment relates to the beds, whilst they are all of a decent size (length & width) the mattresses are the hardest we have ever had the misfortune to sleep on. As the service is so good this was easily resolved by asking the management to swap the mattresses for a softer variety, so if you do decide to stay at this hotel then you may wish to ask for the mattresses changed upon or prior to your arrival.

Overall result --- Icmeler is the best resort we have found in Turkey and we will definitely be staying at the Marti again.