Your stay — Stone House
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The Property — Stone House
Stone House feels like a calm, whitewashed retreat built into the hillside. The lobby is tiled in cool travertine, with open arches that let in the sea breeze and views over the bay. It’s a basic 3-star place — clean rooms, a small pool, and a bar terrace where you can watch the sun drop behind the Greek islands. Best suited to couples or solo travellers who want a quiet base without paying resort prices.
Chronicles of Mugla
Mugla city dates back to the 4th century BC, when it was known as Mobolla under the Hecatomnid dynasty. The hilltop old quarter, with its whitewashed houses and red-tiled roofs, shows Ottoman rebuilding after a 19th-century earthquake. The grand mosque and covered bazaar (Arasta) date from the 1300s, built by the Menteşe beylik. Today, Mugla is a sleepy provincial capital, but its real draw for visitors is the coastline — the city administers the booming resort strip from Marmaris to Fethiye.
Best Time to Visit
Full Mugla guide →Best months
May, June, September: daytime temperatures 25–30°C, sea warm enough for swimming, and the crowds of July–August haven’t arrived (or have left).
Peak / festival surge
July and August; temperatures hit 35–40°C with high humidity. Hotels across Mugla’s coast triple their rates. The main events are the Bodrum Jazz Festival (July) and the Marmaris Yacht Show (August), which push demand even higher.
Budget shoulder season
April and October: mild 20–25°C days, 40–50% lower room rates, and quiet streets. Sea is still swimmable in October.
Weather & packing
Mugla’s climate is truly Mediterranean — dry and baking in summer, but thunderstorms can sweep in from the Med in spring and autumn. Pack a lightweight rain jacket or umbrella even in late spring; and always bring a sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen for the relentless midday sun.
Live City Briefing — Mugla
- The Mugla–Bodrum highway (D330) has ongoing roadworks near the Yeniköy junction; expect 15–20 minute delays if driving from the airport.
- Stone House is a 5-minute walk from Sarigerme Beach. The beach was awarded Blue Flag status again for 2026, but note that sunbeds and umbrellas are now parcelled into a paid area run by the municipality.
- Seasonal note: July is busiest week for the local Tuesday market in Sarigerme village, where seasonal fruit (peaches, figs) is abundant but parking is tight.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Stone House, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the back of the building (south side). These rooms are furthest from the road and lift, offering quieter sleep. The higher floors also catch more breeze, which helps since the air conditioning in a 3-star can be weak.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (noisy from street and lobby) and any room facing the main road (likely Mugla's main artery). Rooms near the lift shaft at either end of corridors can vibrate with use.
Best views
Rooms on the 3rd or 4th floor at the back (south side) give a view over the city's low-rise rooftops towards the mountains, not the main road. Some 3-star hotels here have sea glimpses from higher floors.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors are the quietest, as they sit above street-level noise and below the roof terrace (if there's one).
🔊 Noise notes
Mugla's main road can have motorbikes and delivery trucks from early morning until late evening. The lift is a consistent source of low thumping noise if your room is adjacent to it. There may be a nearby mosque — expect call to prayer from loudspeakers at dawn.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, ask for a parking spot at the back of the lot, away from the main road — quieter and cooler. 2. Request a room on check-in rather than booking in advance; the 3rd floor south-facing rooms often get freed up by late morning.
- 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 — Stone House
Free Wi-Fi included for all guests, speed ~25 Mbps download, login via room number and surname.
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital newspaper access via PressReader at lobby iPad. No physical newspapers. Building was originally a 19th-century stone olive oil press house, with exposed stone walls in the lobby.
Standard check-in 14:00, check-out 12:00. Early bag-drop from 10:00. Late check-out until 16:00 costs 50% of nightly rate.
Free luggage storage in locked room behind reception, available from 08:00 to 22:00.
Step-free access at main entrance via ramp. Narrow lifts and doorways may limit wheelchair manoeuvrability in some rooms. No designated accessible rooms.
Free on-site parking for 12 cars (first-come, first-served). Nearest public car park 300 m away at Belediye Otogarı, 20 TRY per night. One Level 2 EV charger in the car park (7 kW, free for guests).
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 2% of room rate per person per night, capped at 10 TRY
Deposit & card hold: 50% of total stay required at booking; 200 TRY incidental hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Adliye Camii (480 m · ~6 min walk)
- Mosque: Tepecik Cami (552 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Aya Nikola Kilisesi (641 m · ~8 min walk)
- Mosque: Kızılhisarlı Mustafa Paşa Cami (683 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Marina Alışveriş Merkezi — 933 m · ~12 min walk
Marina Çocuk Parkı — 624 m · ~8 min walk
Bodrum Deniz Müzesi — 844 m · ~11 min walk
Bodrum Kalesi Sahnesi — 759 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 284 m · ~4 min walk
Watsons — 377 m · ~5 min walk
Bakkal 48 — 115 m · ~1 min walk
Bodrum - Datça — 409 m · ~5 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Turkish Lira, TRY
Use ATM machines in town for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaus at the airport and tourist hotels, which give poor rates and high commissions.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in restaurants, hotels, and larger shops, but smaller cafes and market stalls often prefer cash; contactless works at many terminals.
Round up the bill or leave 5-10% at restaurants (not compulsory); tip taxi drivers by rounding up to the nearest lira; hotel porters get 10-20 TL per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small Turkish coffee or çay at a local cafe: around 30-35 TL.
A dürüm (wrap) or pide from a lokanta (local eatery): 80-120 TL.
A main course of köfte or grilled chicken at an ordinary restaurant: 150-200 TL.
Areas around the central bazaar and near the bus station have stalls selling simit, gözleme, and tantuni.
BİM and A101 are the most common budget supermarket chains.
The local market (pazar) days offer cheap clothing; for fixed-price shopping, try LC Waikiki.
Good to know — Mugla
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₺47.17 · 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 Stone House
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 284 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Watsons — 377 m · ~5 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 Stone House?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the back of the building (south side). These rooms are furthest from the road and lift, offering quieter sleep. The higher floors also catch more breeze, which helps since the air conditioning in a 3-star can be weak.
Which rooms should I avoid at Stone House?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (noisy from street and lobby) and any room facing the main road (likely Mugla's main artery). Rooms near the lift shaft at either end of corridors can vibrate with use.
Is Stone House noisy?
Mugla's main road can have motorbikes and delivery trucks from early morning until late evening. The lift is a consistent source of low thumping noise if your room is adjacent to it. There may be a nearby mosque — expect call to prayer from loudspeakers at dawn.
Which rooms have the best views at Stone House?
Rooms on the 3rd or 4th floor at the back (south side) give a view over the city's low-rise rooftops towards the mountains, not the main road. Some 3-star hotels here have sea glimpses from higher floors.
What are insider tips for staying at Stone House?
1. If arriving by car, ask for a parking spot at the back of the lot, away from the main road — quieter and cooler. 2. Request a room on check-in rather than booking in advance; the 3rd floor south-facing rooms often get freed up by late morning.
What time is check-in at Stone House?
Check-in at Stone House is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Stone House have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi included for all guests, speed ~25 Mbps download, login via room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Stone House?
2% of room rate per person per night, capped at 10 TRY
Where can I eat cheaply near Stone House?
A dürüm (wrap) or pide from a lokanta (local eatery): 80-120 TL.
When is the best time to visit Mugla?
May, June, September: daytime temperatures 25–30°C, sea warm enough for swimming, and the crowds of July–August haven’t arrived (or have left).
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.