Elite World Marmaris Hotel

A wonderful week away at the elite world. It’s such a lovely hotel. We were welcomed by a lovely man from reception. He even brought our luggage inside for us. We had a sea view room on the very top floor. With amazing views of the whole bay of icmeler. The hotel is very clean & well presented. The only negative is there is only 1 toilet for the whole hotel to use in the lobby right by the lift. The restaurant serves a buffet breakfast & evening meal. With food & drink available from both the snack bar & pool bar throughout the day. The food is very good. Something for everyone. Fresh eggs/ omelettes cooked in front of you. Pancakes. Cereals & yogurts. Plenty for all. Soups & salads available if thats what you want. We had a Turkish night which was lovely. The food was amazing. There was music & belly dancing. Restaurant staff are such lovely polite & friendly people We made a few friends, especially with Roni. He is a credit to the hotel. Can’t do enough for you. Staff are always Smiling.
The manager in the restaurant always says hello & welcomes you. The female manager on the reception is quite rude & can’t speak very good English at all. We asked if we could keep our room on the day of our departure, she said no not possible straight away without knowing what room we were from or checking on the computer. Told us to go away. Overall this hotel has everything you need. It’s a 1 minute walk to the beachfront where you will find the elite world beach. Where you can have a sun lounger & the barman mustafa brings you drinks / food. Cheeky chap! Had a right laugh with him. The hotel is next to a loud bar called the shake bar, where they have loud music right up til 1am. But after a few nights you do actually get used to it, but saying that, I don’t know what the side sea view rooms are like overlooking that particular bar. So if you want peace then don’t choose a side room. You can get a water taxi from pier 15 to marmaris or turunc. Such a lovely way to see the beautiful scenery. Or catch the dolmus ( little white & orange bus) they pick you up anywhere along the Main Street, just hold your hand out & they will stop for you. Very cheap. Big boat trips are from marmaris I think. Great hotel, great food, lovely staff & the location is perfect for all the shops & bars. We will return! Thank you elite world.

Amazing hotel, lovely staff and beautiful food. Lovely location

Elite World Marmaris – Excellent Food, Fantastic Staff and Great Value (8/10)

We recently spent 9 nights at Elite World Marmaris in İçmeler and had a really enjoyable stay. Overall, we'd rate the hotel 8/10 and would happily return. We felt it represented excellent value for money, and we would recommend it on the food and staff service alone.

Food and Drink – A Real Highlight

We were really impressed with the variety of food and drink available for an all-inclusive hotel.

Breakfast was consistent throughout our stay, but there was always plenty of choice, including fresh fruit, freshly made omelettes, a large selection of breads, sausages, yoghurts, hash browns, mushrooms, pastries and more. Having drinks served to the table during buffet hours was also a lovely touch.

Lunch and dinner were equally good, with dishes changing daily. The meatballs were excellent, as were the pasta dishes. There was always a good selection of vegetables, different types of potatoes, fish, kebabs and other dishes to try. We never felt bored with dinner, as there was always something different to sample.

The drinks selection was good, and the pool bar staying open until midnight was a real bonus. We also appreciated being able to take drinks from the pool bar down to the beach.

Another highlight was the coffee bar, which opened from very early in the morning until the early hours. It offered a good selection of hot drinks and sweet treats, making it a great place to stop for a coffee throughout the day or evening.

Staff and Service – Outstanding

The staff were consistently attentive, polite and helpful. They were a pleasure to be around and contributed significantly to making our stay so enjoyable.

Whenever we needed assistance, the response was good. For example, we had an issue with the room safe when we first arrived, but this was resolved very quickly. We also found the staff accommodating when we requested a change to the blankets in our room.

For us, the food and the quality of service alone make this hotel worth recommending.

Room and Housekeeping

Our room was comfortable and clean, with just about enough space for our needs. There were plenty of power points, which was useful.

Housekeeping operated using a green/red light system, allowing guests to indicate when they wanted their room cleaned. We found this a practical arrangement.

The bed was reasonably comfortable, although we found the blankets a little scratchy. However, when we asked, the staff changed them for fleece alternatives, which we appreciated.

One area that could be improved was the television. There were very few English-language channels, with most of those available being news channels.

We also had an issue with the room safe on arrival, but, as mentioned, this was fixed quickly.

Beach and Sunbeds

The hotel's beachfront location was a real highlight. We spent our time on the beach and swimming in the sea rather than using the swimming pool.

There were plenty of sun loungers available, so we didn't have to worry about struggling to find somewhere to relax. Being able to take drinks from the pool bar down to the beach was another advantage.

Having the beach and sea right on the doorstep made the location particularly appealing.

Location and Evening Entertainment

The location is excellent, right on the beach and within easy reach of the surrounding resort. However, there is one important point worth mentioning.

The hotel is next to some louder hotels and bars, and the noise made it difficult to sleep before around 12:30 am on some nights. Although the hotel itself is relatively quiet, the surrounding entertainment venues mean that the immediate area can be noisy in the evenings.

The hotel has limited entertainment of its own, with only occasional entertainment on a few evenings during dinner. We would have liked more substantial evening entertainment, particularly after spending the day on the beach.

On the other hand, the lack of entertainment encouraged us to venture out and explore İçmeler, which was a positive in its own way. However, we found drinks quite expensive when going out, something worth bearing in mind if you're planning to spend a lot of time in the local bars.

Overall Verdict – Excellent Value for Money

We had a very enjoyable 9-night stay at Elite World Marmaris and felt it represented excellent value for money.

The excellent food variety, good drinks selection, outstanding staff service and fantastic beachfront location were the main highlights for us. The food was varied enough that we never became bored with the choices, and the staff were consistently polite, attentive and helpful.

The main drawbacks were the noise from neighbouring hotels and bars, the limited evening entertainment and the lack of English-language television channels.

Despite these points, we would happily return and would recommend this hotel to others. If you're looking for a beachfront all-inclusive hotel with excellent food, great service and good value for money, Elite World Marmaris is well worth considering.

Our rating: 8/10. We would return!