Art Marmaris

Art Marmaris details

"Backed by tree-stacked hillsides and just footsteps from a golden sandy stretch, the Art Marmaris Hotel has a setting worth shouting about."

With a sandy beach at the bottom of the gardens and plenty of bars and restaurants within walking distance, this place scores a coup on the location front. Plus, the centre of Marmaris is just three kilometres away, and the local dolmus runs past the hotel every ten minutes.

As for the hotel, it’s a modern beachfront number – all clean lines and glass panels. Step into the lobby and you’ll find a simple, well-dressed space. Black and white marble floors dotted with bright red chairs give the place a really boutique-y vibe.

The bedrooms share the same pared-down style. Expect fresh white walls and dressing tables decked with over-sized mirrors. And while they’re not as striking as the lobby, you’ll find them spacious, clean and comfortable.

Outside, the star feature has to be the lagoon-like pool. It’s framed by a sun terrace scattered with loungers. There’s a poolside bar, too, serving up cocktails throughout the day. But the pièce de résistance has to be its closeness to the beach – follow the path and you're on the sand in seconds. And there’s even a private jetty jutting into the sea for sunbathing.

Lastly, there’s the dining scene to consider. This place serves everything up buffet-style, so you can pick and choose from a mix of Turkish favourites and more well-known dishes.