Aleksandra Rybinska
We had a great holiday in Marmaris but the hotel itself leaves a lot to be desired. First off: the food in the main restaurant is not very good. The same dishes again and again, the meat dishes are tasteless, overcooked. The meat dry. The service is badly organized, the tables dirty, you have to look for cutlery yourself. The young people working there seem not to know what they are doing.
Our room was nice and cleaned regularly but the main lobby in the afternoon was always dirty. Tables and chairs covered with crumbs of food and spilled drinks, that nobody cleaned.
There were not enough sun loungers by the pool and beach so people were putting their towels there already in the middle of the night. I got up once at 5 am to get a spot at the beach but i was on holiday and not ready to get up that early every day so that was my only time at the beach which is a pity.
The servers at the lobby bar did not know how to make drinks and their work was also badly organized. Even if there were few guests they had trouble keeping up with demand. Generally you had the impression that the hotel couldn't cope with the number of guests.
My husband wanted to participate in archery which was continuously advertised for the afternoon but during our 2 week stay did not take place once. Once the target was broken, another time suuposedly the animator had an accident. The list of excuses was endless.
Although i would not call staying at the Labranda Mares a bad experience, i would not repeat it. Mainly because of the food. We rented a car and drove around the region and ate out a lot. And the food was fantastic which made the contrast with the hotel food even greater.
It can't be that hard to cook meat properly.
The animations in the evening were also not for me, but many people seemed to enjoy them, provided they'd find a place to sit as there were not enough tables and chairs for such a large number of guests.
In general: the Labranda could be a great hotel, but it needs renovating, larger facilities and better management. Less chaos. The way it is now it is not a 5-star hotel.
Barbara K.
I really like this place—I’ve stayed here twice already. The undeniable advantage of this hotel is its location and some of the wonderful people who work here. The hotel itself isn’t brand new and could use a bit of a refresh ;) But I can see progress compared to last year, and it’s great that the hotel listens to guests’ suggestions and tries to improve.
As for the food, I think it’s really good—there’s always plenty to choose from. I try to eat healthily, and there were always lots of vegetables, greens, and good quality meat available. The gentleman who makes delicious omelets for breakfast always brightened my mornings 😀 Unfortunately, I don’t remember his name. In general, the staff in the main restaurant really go above and beyond 👌🏻
The atmosphere at the hotel is perfect for relaxation—beautiful views, nature, plants, and a peaceful area. The pool is great for people who like action, music, and entertainment. Personally, I loved spending time by the sea—there was no loud music, just the sound of the waves and a wonderful view of the bay, plus professional lifeguard supervision. Especially The lifeguard Mahmut working at the sea is very professional, his work on the beach gives a lot of confidence 👌🏻 People like him really create the unique vibe of this place :)
Jon Moore
We had a lovely holiday here,the location and scenery are absolutely stunning. Very friendly and helpful staff. The restaurant served a huge selection of different foods,something for all tastes. My only real criticism is that this hotel was rated as 5 star,but i would rate it as 3 star at best mainly due to the condition of the room we had. Very tired and worn furniture and fittings,the air-conditioning didn't work, nor did the fridge and some of the lights. Also,the access to the room next door was only possible by the occupants having to walk directly across our balcony,so not private at all. Most of the sun loungers were seriously uncomfortable. Fantastic boat taxi service to Marmaris and Icmeler. Good pool and beach area. I enjoyed our holiday but i would not stay at this hotel again.
Aliaa Abdo
Extremely Disappointing Experience Not Worth a Single Star
I rarely write negative reviews, but my stay at La Branda Mares Hotel in Marmaris was beyond unacceptable.
The room was shockingly dirty — thick dust everywhere, even inside the closet and drawers. The windows were so filthy they were barely transparent, as if they hadn’t been cleaned in over a year. The bed sheets were stained and covered in hair, clearly not changed after the previous guests.
We asked for housekeeping multiple times and were told someone would come — no one ever did. The bathroom was in a disgraceful state, with dirt and grime that made it feel unhygienic and unfit for use.
As for the food, it was honestly terrible. Poor quality, no variety, and not worth the risk.
This hotel does not reflect even the most basic standards of cleanliness or hospitality. Avoid it at all costs there are much better options in Marmaris for the same price or less.
Eutuxia
The hotel leaves alot to be desired.
Ill start with the pool, there is only 1 small pool which the entire hotel is supposed to share? When I asked why there is such a small pool for a huge hotel, they said the pool was from before they made the extra buildings. This seemed cheap to me, as you try to cram that many people into such a small pool?
Food selection is not alot, long lines for meats and whatnot and the food itself is not that good either.
Service unfriendly, there is way too little workers to meet the needs of the customers, as such they are overworked and often rude and belligerent.
The music area seems to not be performing on sunday, neither was the gözleme stand serving gözleme on sunday. When I payed for the hotel, I payed for everything, if certain things are not done on sunday then I expect to pay less for my stay on sunday, even if that difference is mere cents.
The rooms are really not that nice either
I wouldnt come back here
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