Grand Ideal Premium, Marmaris
About the Hotel
Grand Ideal Premium - A family-friendly beach hotel with extensive pools, entertainment programs, and all-inclusive dining
Grand Ideal Premium operates as a fully air-conditioned, family-friendly beach hotel featuring a long curved pool with waterslide, separate kids' pool, and pool bar with an animation team organizing daily activities including darts tournaments, water aerobics, and ping-pong matches. The property offers 2 restaurants serving Turkish and international buffet meals at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with show-cooking stations at the downstairs Diva restaurant and late-night sandwiches available at Cafe de Paris. Recreational facilities include a mid-sized gym with cardio machines, a pleasant spa with Turkish bath, sauna, and indoor pool, plus a disco, TV lounge, and Club Black Out hosting karaoke nights and evening entertainment. The SunConnect concept provides two touchscreen TV information boards and a guests-only phone app for communication between visitors. Accommodations feature private bathrooms with showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. The main road in front of the hotel contains numerous dining and shopping options, with minibuses running to Marmaris's old town, castle, harbor, and bus station within 10 to 15 minutes. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Grand Ideal Premium. Additional amenities include a 24-hour reception, currency exchange, hairdressing salon, mini supermarket, and conference facilities.
Pros
Extensive entertainment program six nights weekly featuring drag queens, comedy shows, live music, and acrobatics
Teen lounge with PlayStation and Xbox terminals and movie nights for ages 8-17
24/7 self-service machines in lobby bar for coffee, tea, soft drinks, and juice
Multiple pool options including waterslide, separate kids' pool, and indoor pool
Proximity to multiple water parks within 0.5 miles including Marmaris Aqua Park and AquaDream Water Park
Cons
The hotel's entertainment and activity focus primarily caters to British and Russian families
Some recreational facilities including game tables are located in the snack bar area rather than dedicated spaces
Price and Room Availability Calendar
Transportation and Accessibility
Transportation options
Facilities
General
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Hairdresser
Sports & Fitness
- Exercise gym
Services
- Laundry
- Medical facilities service
- Shops/Commercial services
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Children
- Children's pool
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Night club
- Entertainment
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Air conditioning
Location
Reviews and Ratings
I absolutely loved the hotel's prime location, just a stone's throw away from the beach and surrounded by shops and bars. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the staff, from the manager to all the hardworking employees, were exceptional. On the downside, the space near the pool felt a bit cramped at times, but overall, a brilliant location to enjoy the beach and local amenities.
The hotel is in a convenient area, just a few minutes' walk from the beach and close to various dining options. The rooms are a bit compact but clean and cozy, and the staff is incredibly friendly. However, the shower room setup without air conditioning made freshening up a challenge. The location is fantastic for exploring nearby attractions, but the lack of sunloungers may be a drawback. Dining offers fresh options at the snack bar but can be hit or miss at other meal times.
The hotel offers uniquely furnished and comfortable rooms, though they may be tight for a family of 4 with a baby. The end-of-stay cleaning is thorough, but storage space can be limited for guests with multiple suitcases. The hotel boasts a convenient location near amenities but serves drinks in small paper cups during the day.
I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The rooms were not great for my tall husband, being uncomfortable and tiny, and the TV channels in English were limited. On the bright side, the service was exceptional, particularly the entertainment staff, who made our stay enjoyable. The location was convenient, close to essentials but away from noisy bars at night. Dining offered a variety of fresh options, though the dining area was quieter. The facilities were satisfactory, but the hard beds and room size were major drawbacks.
The hotel was spotless and cleaned every day, with a free safe and air conditioning available. The room had a double bed and a single with a partition, but no air conditioning made freshening up a challenge. The service was a mix of hardworking and friendly staff, although some managers were reported to be less favorable. The location was convenient, only a few minutes walk from the beach and close to pubs and restaurants. The dining experience offered a variety of delicious buffet food but was occasionally marred by incidents in the pool. The hotel facilities were adequate and well-equipped.