Comfort In Hotel is a small bed and breakfast in the middle of Marmaris, the sort of place that suits independent travellers who care more about location and value than a resort full of facilities. The town beach is about a five-minute walk, the marina and castle hill are close, and the shops, restaurants and bars of the old town are all within easy reach on foot. It is a practical base for a short stay, a stop on a longer Turkish coast trip, or a few nights before or after a boat trip, a ferry to Rhodes or a drive to Dalyan or Datca. Breakfast cooked to order is part of the appeal, and a small outdoor pool is available in season.
Central Marmaris rewards a walking holiday. The seafront promenade runs along the bay, linking the marina with the beach, and the old town climbs the hill to the castle, which holds a small museum and good views over the harbour and the sea. The covered bazaar is a short walk from most central addresses, and the lanes around it are full of spice stalls, leather, towels and tea gardens.
Evenings bring crowds to the well-known bar street, so ask when you book which rooms face away from the music and request a higher floor or a side room if you plan to sleep early.
The town works well as a hub for day trips. Boat trips leave from the harbour each morning, with swimming stops in coves, lunch on board and sometimes a visit to Turtle Beach or a hidden bay. Day tours go to Dalyan, with its river, rock tombs and the Iztuzu sandbar, and to Ephesus and Pamukkale on longer excursions.
Ferries and fast boats cross to Rhodes in season, which makes a good day out if you have your passport. Taxis and dolmus minibuses run to Icmeler and Turunc, and these quieter bays are a pleasant change from the town beach.
Because this is a smaller property without parking, a hire car is not essential. Taxis from Dalaman airport take around one and a half hours, and transfers can be booked in advance. Marmaris is busy from May to October, with the sea warm in June to September and the peak of heat and crowds in July and August. In spring and autumn the town is quieter and cooler, and many restaurants and boats stay open into October. Room types, breakfast times, pool hours and any extra charges vary, so check the details when you book.
To get the most from a short stay, spend one morning in the castle and bazaar, one day on a boat trip, one on a day tour to Dalyan, and keep the rest for the beach and long dinners on the waterfront. Carry a light scarf for mosque visits, and cash for small purchases at the market.
Why stay here
- ✓Central Marmaris location
- ✓Short walk to Marmaris Beach
- ✓Breakfast cooked to order
- ✓Seasonal outdoor pool
- ✓Restaurant and snack bar
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Check when you book for facilities
Good questions
Is this a good base for walking around Marmaris?+
Yes. The beach, marina, castle and bazaar are all close, so you can do much of the town on foot.
Is the area noisy at night?+
Central Marmaris can be lively in season, so ask for a quieter room away from the bar streets.
Does it have parking?+
Parking is limited, but taxis, minibuses and boat tours make a car optional.
