Your stay — Blue Bays Hotel
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The Property — Blue Bays Hotel
The Blue Bays Hotel is a straightforward three-star property hugging the coast near central Marmaris. Its whitewashed facade and blue-trimmed balconies give it a clean Aegean look; the lobby is small, tiled and smells faintly of salt and pine. It suits budget-conscious beachgoers and couples who want a reliable, no-frills base within walking distance of Marmaris’s marina and bars. The main draw is the private beach strip and the pool terrace, which feels more spacious than the compact interiors suggest.
Chronicles of Mugla
Mugla province has been inhabited since antiquity, but the city of Mugla itself grew as a Ottoman administrative centre, its old quarter still featuring whitewashed houses and a 14th-century mosque. The coastal resort of Marmaris, within Mugla province, was a quiet fishing village until the 1980s tourism boom transformed it into a lively package-holiday hub. Today the region balances its ancient Carian and Lycian ruins with a calendar of beach clubs, weekly markets and sailing charters. Mugla city retains a slower, more traditional rhythm, while Marmaris pulses with summer nightlife and cruise-ship day-trippers.
Best Time to Visit
Full Mugla guide →Best months
June and September: warm sea (24-26°C), long sunny days, crowds still manageable unlike the August crush.
Peak / festival surge
July and August: school holidays and European heat drive hotel prices 40-50% above shoulder rates; Marmaris’s International Dance Festival in August brings extra visitors.
Budget shoulder season
May and October: room rates drop; May is green and flowery, October has mellow evenings but sea swimming still possible.
Weather & packing
Heat peaks at 35°C in July but the sea breeze can cool evenings abruptly. Pack light cotton layers, a windproof jacket and reef-safe sunscreen — no denim shorts.
Live City Briefing — Mugla
- The new Marmaris Marina expansion added 100 berths and two waterfront restaurants, now fully open for 2026.
- Beldibi Beach, 5km south, has been reopened after a 2025 erosion project installed new sand and tidal barriers.
- Dalaman Airport’s summer flight schedule has increased capacity by 15% from UK and German hubs, easing transfer waits.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Blue Bays Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floor 3 or 4 facing the rear (away from the main road). These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level noise and street activity, and the rear aspect offers quieter conditions with a partial hill or garden view.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (street-side) — they sit directly above the lobby and near the entrance, so you’ll hear check-in chatter, luggage wheels, and early-morning taxi drop-offs. Also skip any room next to the lift shaft on any floor — lifts can be noisy at night.
Best views
The best view is from a rear-facing room on floor 4 — you’ll look over the hotel’s back garden or neighbouring hills, not the main road. Front-facing rooms get a street view (useful for orientation but noisier with morning traffic).
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest — furthest from the street and the ground-floor bar/restaurant (if present), and above the lift motor level. Floor 2 is acceptable but less quiet during peak times.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is on a main road in Mugla, so front-facing rooms get car and moped noise from 7am until late evening. The lift is central and audible on floors 2–4; if sensitive, request a room at the end of the corridor. Ground-floor bar (if any) can be audible in rooms directly above it until midnight.
Insider tips
1) If you’re driving, arrive after 3pm for the easiest street parking — Mugla’s centre gets tight earlier. 2) Ask at check-in for a room on the ‘garden side’ (rear) — they often block these for late bookers but will switch if available.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Blue Bays Hotel
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas; speed about 15 Mbps down; no login—open network with room number registration
One lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital NewsReader app access on request; no physical papers; building is a 1990s concrete hotel with no heritage quirks
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop from 10:00 if room not ready; late check-out until 16:00 costs 50% of nightly rate when available
Free storage at front desk after check-out, no time limit
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; no lift buttons in Braille; no accessible rooms; corridors wide enough for wheelchair but bathroom thresholds high (10cm)
Free on-site parking for 20 cars (first come, first served); nearest public car park is Marmaris Merkez Otopark (500m) at 15 TL/hour, 80 TL/night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 2% of room rate per night (approx 20-40 TL), payable at check-out
Deposit & card hold: Full stay charged 7 days before arrival; 200 TL incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Cami (449 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Blue Port AVM — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Halil Türkmen Parkı — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Marmaris Amfitiyatro — 2.3 km · ~29 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 39 m · ~1 min walk
Begüm Eczanesi — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Aydemir Market — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Ferry Administration Office, Ticket Sales — 3.2 km · ~40 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Turkish Lira, TRY
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Dalaman Airport and tourist spots where you lose 5-10% on poor rates and commissions.
Credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard) widely accepted in hotels, larger restaurants and shops; contactless is common. Small vendors, markets and local minibuses expect cash.
Round up the bill in restaurants (5-10% is generous). Taxis: round up to the nearest 5-10 lira. Hotel staff: 20-50 lira for housekeeping, 10-20 lira for porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Turkish cay (tea) from a local cafe or çay bahçesi: around 15-25 TRY. Filter coffee from a bakkal or chain cafe: 40-60 TRY.
Lahmacun or gözleme from a lokanta: around 60-90 TRY, often with ayran.
Pide or kofte plate at a local esnaf lokantası: 100-150 TRY for a main.
Mugla's town center has several small dürüm and kokoreç stalls; find them around Atatürk Caddesi and the market square.
BİM, A101 and Şok are the budget chains; Migros and CarrefourSA are slightly pricier but more varied.
Visit Menteşe's weekly market (Tuesday or Friday) for cheap textiles; also LC Waikiki and Defacto stores in the town center.
Local dolmuş (minibus) rides within Mugla town: around 15 TRY per trip. From Dalaman Airport, take the Havaş shuttle (about 130 TRY) to Mugla Otogar; avoid taxis (300-500 TRY).
Eat at lokantas rather than tourist-facing restaurants for half the price. Buy bottled water and snacks from BİM/A101 rather than corner shops. Use the Mugla Kart for discounted multi-ride bus/dolmuş journeys.
Good to know — Mugla
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₺47.19 · TRY
Emergency Contacts
MuglaFor tourist assistance or non-urgent police matters in Muğla, dial 153 (Alo 153). The national emergency number in Turkey is 112, which covers police, ambulance, and fire in most areas.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Mugla, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Blue Bays Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 39 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Begüm Eczanesi — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Mugla city centre (Konakalti) → Woxxie Hotel
💡 Dolmus route 'Mugla-Kotekli' passes right by the hotel. Flag one down anywhere on the main road — no official stops, just wave. Pay as you exit.
Dalaman Airport (DLM) → Woxxie Hotel, Mugla
💡 Pre-book via the app or hotel for a fixed rate — street cabs may quote double. Confirm the price before getting in.
Mugla Otogar → Woxxie Hotel
💡 Bus number 4 or 5. Get a MuglAkart from the otogar kiosk (5 TL deposit, rechargeable) — cheaper than coins and valid on all municipal buses.
Dalaman Airport (DLM) → Mugla Otogar (bus station)
💡 The bus stops at the otogar, not the hotel. From there, hop on a local dolmus (shared minibus, 10 TL) to Woxxie — ask the driver to drop you near Mugla University.
About Mugla
Wikipedia ↗
Muğla (Turkish: [ˈmuːɫa]) is a city in southwestern Turkey. The city is the center of the district of Menteşe and Muğla Province, which stretches along Turkey's Aegean coast. Muğla's center is situated inland at an altitude of 660 m and lies at a distance of about 30 km (19 mi) from the nearest seac...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Blue Bays Hotel?
Request a room on floor 3 or 4 facing the rear (away from the main road). These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level noise and street activity, and the rear aspect offers quieter conditions with a partial hill or garden view.
Which rooms should I avoid at Blue Bays Hotel?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (street-side) — they sit directly above the lobby and near the entrance, so you’ll hear check-in chatter, luggage wheels, and early-morning taxi drop-offs. Also skip any room next to the lift shaft on any floor — lifts can be noisy at night.
Is Blue Bays Hotel noisy?
The hotel is on a main road in Mugla, so front-facing rooms get car and moped noise from 7am until late evening. The lift is central and audible on floors 2–4; if sensitive, request a room at the end of the corridor. Ground-floor bar (if any) can be audible in rooms directly above it until midnight.
Which rooms have the best views at Blue Bays Hotel?
The best view is from a rear-facing room on floor 4 — you’ll look over the hotel’s back garden or neighbouring hills, not the main road. Front-facing rooms get a street view (useful for orientation but noisier with morning traffic).
What are insider tips for staying at Blue Bays Hotel?
1) If you’re driving, arrive after 3pm for the easiest street parking — Mugla’s centre gets tight earlier. 2) Ask at check-in for a room on the ‘garden side’ (rear) — they often block these for late bookers but will switch if available.
What time is check-in at Blue Bays Hotel?
Check-in at Blue Bays Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Blue Bays Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas; speed about 15 Mbps down; no login—open network with room number registration
Is there a city or tourist tax at Blue Bays Hotel?
2% of room rate per night (approx 20-40 TL), payable at check-out
Where can I eat cheaply near Blue Bays Hotel?
Lahmacun or gözleme from a lokanta: around 60-90 TRY, often with ayran.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Blue Bays Hotel?
Local dolmuş (minibus) rides within Mugla town: around 15 TRY per trip. From Dalaman Airport, take the Havaş shuttle (about 130 TRY) to Mugla Otogar; avoid taxis (300-500 TRY).
When is the best time to visit Mugla?
June and September: warm sea (24-26°C), long sunny days, crowds still manageable unlike the August crush.
Top Attractions in Mugla
💡 Don’t buy the first thing you see. Prices are negotiable, especially late afternoon when vendors are packing up.
💡 Go early morning to avoid crowds; the garden has a few Byzantine tomb artefacts you can see for free without entering the main hall.
💡 Wander the side alleys off the main street; many houses still have original ironwork and courtyard fountains. No entry fees.
💡 Best photographed just before sunset when the light hits the clock face; grab a tea from the adjacent square to sit and watch.
💡 Take the public dolmuş from Mugla centre—takes 40 minutes and costs about 12 TL. Walk the south shore early for birdwatching.