Marmaris holidays combine beach days with a resort that’s still buzzing long after the sun goes down. It sits on the Dalaman coast, one of the standout spots for Turkey holidays. It’s wrapped around a long sandy bay where you’ll find All Inclusive resorts, Self Catering apartments and hotels for every kind of holiday. Marmaris is one of our most popular Turkish getaways – over 1,000 Thomas Cook holidaymakers headed there in the past year alone, with September the top month to travel.
Whether you’re planning holidays to Marmaris for a week by the pool or a break where every day looks different, it’s the sort of resort that lets you settle into your own routine from the moment you arrive. Families often head for quieter İçmeler, couples can spend evenings around the marina, while groups have bars, restaurants and late nights within easy reach. Plus, every Marmaris holiday booked with us is ATOL- and ABTA-protected.
Why choose Marmaris holidays?
One of the reasons people come back to Marmaris is that no two days have to be the same. You might spend one day on a boat trip with swimming stops in hidden bays, then the next stretched out on the beach before dinner at the buzzing marina. The resort’s sheltered bay, backed by pine-covered hills, gives it a greener feel than many beach resorts, while the long seafront promenade links the shoreline with the restaurants and bars of the town centre. Most of our customers choose a 7-night stay, giving plenty of time to enjoy it all.
Marmaris is equally well set up for All Inclusive holidays and Self Catering stays, with families often choosing İçmeler. Add a popular waterpark, a May to October season and a 90-minute transfer from Dalaman Airport (DLM), and you’ve got a resort that suits families, couples and groups – Marmaris package holidays are an easy way to book it all in one go.
Marmaris All Inclusive holidays
Marmaris is one of Turkey’s most established resorts for All Inclusive holidays, with hotels spread across the centre, Siteler and İçmeler. That means you can choose the part of the resort that suits you, then let the hotel take care of the rest. Guests regularly return to favourites such as Hotel My Dream and Asdamaris Hotel, among many other well-rated hotels across the resort. After dinner, the promenade fills with families out for a stroll, couples browsing the marina and groups deciding where the night will take them. That’s what makes All Inclusive work so well here – everything’s included, but you never feel like you have to stay put.
Family holidays to Marmaris
For many families, İçmeler is the first place to look. Around 8km from Marmaris, its sheltered bay has calmer, shallower water, with pine-covered hills creating a peaceful backdrop to the beach. Many family holidays to Marmaris come with kids’ clubs, pools and entertainment, giving children plenty to do between beach trips. Days are just as easily spent building sandcastles, hiring a pedalo or making a splash at a local water park before heading back for an evening by the sea.
Cheap holidays to Marmaris
Cheap & last-minute holidays to Marmaris are easier to find than in many Mediterranean resorts thanks to the wide mix of hotels and apartments. Travelling in May, June, September or October often means warm weather without the peak summer crowds, while last-minute holidays are worth looking at if your travel dates are flexible. If you’ve got your eye on a particular hotel or want to travel during the school holidays, booking earlier gives you the biggest range to choose from. Holidays here typically start from around £721pp, dropping to roughly £490pp over the quieter winter months, or from about £740pp during peak summer.
Self Catering holidays to Marmaris
Self Catering holidays to Marmaris suit people who like a bit of spontaneity. You can pick up fresh pastries for breakfast, spend the day by the sea and wait until the evening before choosing where to eat. Apartments and aparthotels around Marmaris Centre and İçmeler put you close to cafés, supermarkets and restaurants, so it’s easy to keep things simple or try somewhere different every night. If your favourite holidays don’t run to a timetable, self-catering and Marmaris are a natural fit.
Luxury holidays to Marmaris
For a more polished stay, Marmaris has a growing choice of adults-only hotels, private beach clubs and spa resorts across the centre, Long Beach and quieter Turunç. Expect sea-view suites, attentive service and dinner reservations that don't need a queue. The adults-only Marmaris Bay Resort, known for its elevated take on the Marmaris luxury scene, is a real favourite among returning holidaymakers. Many of the higher-end hotels sit right on the marina or overlook the bay, so evenings can mean cocktails by the water before a short walk back to your room. It's this mix of location and qualitythat makes luxury holidays to Marmaris worth a closer look if you want more than the average package.
Where to stay in Marmaris
Marmaris Centre
Best for: First-time visitors, couples, families and groups
Marmaris Centre puts everything within reach, with Bar Street just a short stroll from the seafront. The beach, marina, shops and restaurants all flow into one another, so it’s the kind of place where you head out after dinner without making many plans. If it’s your first visit to Marmaris, staying here means you can get a feel for the whole resort before deciding where you’d like to spend your next holiday.
İçmeler
Best for: Families and quieter holidays
Around 8km along the coast, İçmeler has a noticeably slower pace than central Marmaris. The sheltered bay, shallower water and pine-covered backdrop give it a different feel, and many families find themselves filling whole days without moving far from the beach. It’s a good fit if your holiday revolves around the sea rather than late nights.
Siteler
Best for: Groups and lively holidays
Siteler stretches between Marmaris Centre and İçmeler, with hotels lining the waterfront and Bar Street within easy walking distance. Days are spent on the beach, while evenings often begin with a walk into the centre before dinner or drinks. If you like having plenty going on around you, this part of the resort puts you in the middle of it.
Armutalan
Best for: Budget-friendly stays
Set behind Marmaris Centre, Armutalan has a more local feel than the beachfront areas. It’s a practical base if you’re planning to spend most days exploring the resort, with popular water parks nearby and regular buses connecting you to the beach and marina.
Turunç
Best for: Couples and peaceful escapes
Turunç sits beyond the headland south of Marmaris, reached by road or boat. Its smaller bay feels a world away from the busier parts of Marmaris, making it somewhere to switch off, spend long afternoons by the sea and watch the boats bobbing in the bay over dinner.
Best time to visit Marmaris and getting there
Marmaris holidays run from May to October, giving you a long summer season to choose from. July and August bring the hottest weather (pick August for peak summer sun) and the busiest beaches. May, June, September (the most popular month) and October often mean warm sunshine, a little more space around the resort and better value than the height of the summer holidays.
Direct flights to Dalaman Airport (DLM) take around four hours, followed by a transfer of about 90 minutes to Marmaris. There’s a wide choice of flights from airports across the UK (London Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham are especially popular), making it an easy option wherever you live.
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