booked one week half board in a double room.ended up with twin beds.when got to our room we switched on the air conditioning only for it to blow black dust all over the beds.had to move the beds as this happenen everytime we switched it on.first night we went down for evening meal my partner and i started with the soup.main course terrible.we ended up going out for a meal which we did everynight for the rest of our holiday,so waste of time booking half board.thought the hotel was very grubby.also no shower matt in bathroom was frightened of slipping on floor.

We went for a cheap getaway so we didn't expect the hotel to be the best but we were pleasantly surprised. The staff were really nice and even though it was towards the end of the season they were still making an effort. The one thing we found is that the bar bills didn't always tally with what we had drunk and there was no such thing as a receipt in the bar! The foreign exchange places over there are also out to scam the English, we found this out when we checked our money after leaving the place only to find we were 400 TL short! This put a downer on the holiday really as you need to keep tabs and not relax knowing that they will take the last penny out of you given the chance. The cleaners were ok but all they did was fold up the sheets and change the towels then on our last day the cleaner for our floor had the cheek to moan that we only left her a little tip! Totally and utterly rude!
Oscar (Umid) and Taleb the bar staff were lovely and made an effort to get to know you. I will say it made a difference that we got to know people in the hotel and there were a lot of English people who wanted to get to know each other. There wasn't a lot going on as far as entertainment was concerned but the weather was beautiful so we tended to sit around the pool where they played music. The prices of the drinks were a little steep when you compared it to the supermarket across the road, yet you aren't allowed to bring your own drinks to the pool.
Breakfast was not worth bothering with unless you like rubber cheese and scrambled egg swimming in dishwater! We knew it wasn't going to be full english cooked breakfast so we just had bread and jam and then had a brunch later on. The hotel put on a Turkish night which was a laugh and the staff worked really hard to make sure everything went ok for us all. Ok the bbq wasn't brilliant but I think most of the money went towards the belly dancers etc.
Overall, I would say the hotel was basic but it was all we needed for our stay. All I will point out and warn is the manager of the restaurant next door to the hotel is a pain and he will hassle you everytime you walk out of the hotel! We would definitely book to go back to the Mert if we return to Marmaris but would book a taxi transfer next time as the mini bus driver was an absolute maniac travelling at speeds of 140km/h in 50km/h areas!

if you are looking for a easy fun week by the beach or pool you can't go wrong with the Mert staff excellent food very good for price.

Returned from holiday at this hotel 3rd September. Have been to Marmaris 11 times. This rates as the best hotel so far for our budget, staff extremely obliging, hotel clean, rooms comfortable, linen and towels regularly changed, best bathroom we've ever had, air-con included in price. Special mention to Ali & Deniz receptionists, enjoyed our Turkish language lessons, Turcan our cleaner, so helpful and Hermit barman, obliging and friendly, what lovely people! I'm a strong believer in treating others as you like to be treated yourself and don't usually experience any problems, generally find most Turkish people very friendly and helpful. Normally choose hotels on main promenade but have found them increasingly noisy, staff only interested in young girls and can get funny if you don't spend most of your time in their bars & restaurants.(Maybe we're just getting older!) This is not the case with The Mert, much more suited to slightly older generation, quieter and no hassle. Although their pool bar was not used by others at night, its a shame because staff very friendly. We do prefer to have some other company to have drink with and would have used if others had. Stayed on B&B basis normal turkish fare, well-presented, don't usually make breakfast anyway, but so easy to find alternative elsewhere if required. Will definately return to Mert Hotel, very central, so close to beach and everything within easy reach. Best wishes to all staff.
Danny tour operator directly opposite, who we always go to, great to deal with and gives honest opinion of best trips and good price, try Hisaronu trip for quieter more relaxing day than lazy day trip.
Finally, love good quality Turkish Jewelers and Adnan owner of Atakul Jewelers has set up his own business this year, again have been going to him for over 7 years when he worked at other shops, never fails to please, so pleased he has his own place now. Well worth a visit, no hassle, on main road after Point Center, past Nergis hotel and the large Chinese, Indian, etc restaurants, he's on the next block. Will make individual pieces to suit your needs, prices excellent. Wishing him every success.