Ada Julian Marmaris Hotel

I booked this hotel through Booking.com and specifically requested a pool view room, paying the additional cost for this preference. Before travelling, I had researched the hotel thoroughly and was aware that the front-facing rooms overlooked a very busy main road, so securing a pool view was important to me.

Unfortunately, when we arrived after 2am, we were given a first-floor room directly overlooking Migros and the main road. I immediately returned to reception with my booking confirmation and explained that I had booked and paid for a pool view room. I was informed that the hotel was fully occupied and that nothing could be done until the following day.

As expected, the first night was far from restful. The constant traffic noise from the road below made it extremely difficult to sleep, which was particularly disappointing after a long journey.

The following morning, I spoke with the receptionist again. To be fair, she was very helpful and apologetic. She explained that guests would not be checking out until midday and that any available room would then need to be cleaned, meaning a move would not be possible until later in the afternoon.

We spent the day around the pool waiting for the room change and, at approximately 3pm, we were finally given keys to a pool view room. Although our booking had been for a twin room, the new room only had a double bed. By this stage, however, I was simply relieved to be away from the roadside noise and chose not to make a further issue of it.

On a positive note, the pool area was excellent. It was kept very clean throughout our stay, and there were always plenty of sunbeds available regardless of the time of day, which made for a much more relaxing experience.

The housekeeping team also deserve praise. Every day we left the "please clean" sign on the door when heading out, and we always returned to a spotless room with fresh towels and everything replenished. The standard of cleanliness throughout our stay was consistently very good.

The biggest disappointment for me was the food. I had booked on a half-board basis, yet during the entire stay I only ate breakfast twice and dinner once. The choice available was extremely limited and often poorly stocked. On the occasions I visited the restaurant, there was no bread available for toast, no glasses for juice, and the coffee machine was simply dispensing hot water rather than coffee. As a result, I chose to eat elsewhere for most of my holiday.

The hotel's location is actually very good, apart from its position on the busy main road. It is within easy walking distance of the beach, bars, restaurants, and local shops, making it a convenient base for exploring the area.

The staff were generally polite, friendly, and helpful whenever issues were raised, which I appreciated.

Overall, while there were certainly some positives, especially the pool area, housekeeping, location, and staff, the problems with the room allocation on arrival and the disappointing food offering significantly affected my experience. For the price I paid, I have stayed in less expensive hotels that provided a much higher standard of facilities and service.

Unfortunately, I would not choose to return to this hotel or recommend it as good value for money.

Just got back from Ada Julian hotel. Basically, you get what you pay for! It was a bargain and with my daughter working term time we had to go peak time! We found this and the adults only appealed to us as no kids in family (yet)!

Pros; staff are brilliant, go above and beyond.Chatty but not in your face. Highly recommend the Spa, I’ve had many Turkish baths/massage but this was by far the best I’ve ever had. Location is brilliant, in the middle of everything, supermarket directly opposite and plenty of food places and beach only 5 min walk. Pool area is clean,chilled, relaxed and never struggled to get a bed and they very comfy too.

Cons; unfortunately the food lets the hotel down. It’s dire even for an all inclusive. Only saviour was the snack bar 2.30pm-4pm- we waited and ate here every lunch. But ate breakfast and evening meals out out most night as there wasn’t much choice. Cleaner- lovely lady (floor 2) but very hit and miss, if she changed your bed she missed changing towels, it’s like she could only manage one job a day in your room!! Luckily the cleaning trolleys were on the floors so I often just helped myself to the towels, the cups in our room were never changed in 10 days we had to wash them out every day and not once was our fridge refilled with water. We bought our own from the supermarket.

If you want a quiet room request one facing pool but you won’t get a balcony, we had one on the street opposite Irish bar so very noisy, didn’t bother me as it was all wrapped up but 1230-1am and I enjoy people watching! But I can get how others may struggle with the noise.

All in all, had a great holiday but it’s what you make it!

My stay at the hotel was excellent. The staff were very friendly and welcoming throughout my visit. The view of the pool from my room was beautiful and added to the overall experience. The food was delicious, and I especially appreciated the availability of juice, water, and hot drinks throughout the day, which made everything much more convenient. Overall, everything went very well, and I had a wonderful stay.