Your stay — Sun Bay
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The Property — Sun Bay
Sun Bay is a straightforward 3-star in central Marmaris, a short walk from both the marina and the beach. The lobby feels like a modest, well-run bus stop: clean tile floors, a reception desk with a printed list of daily boat trips, and a faint scent of suntan lotion. It suits independent couples and small families who want a clean, no-frills base for exploring the town and coast, rather than a resort where you stay on site.
Chronicles of Mugla
Marmaris was a sleepy fishing village until the 1980s, when Turkey’s tourism push turned it into a major resort. The castle above the harbour dates from the 16th century, built by Süleyman the Magnificent during his Rhodes campaign. Today the town’s identity is split between the all-inclusive beach strip east of the centre and the old quarter’s narrow lanes, where you can still find local tea houses. Its economy runs almost entirely on package holidays, with a large British and German expat community shaping the bars and restaurants.
Best Time to Visit
Full Mugla guide →Best months
May and September: 28–30°C, warm sea, and long daylight hours without the July–August crush. June is also good but getting busier.
Peak / festival surge
July and August. Marmaris is packed with charter tourists, and hotel rates nearly double. The Marmaris International Dance Festival in late July draws additional crowds.
Budget shoulder season
April and October. Daytime temps around 22–25°C, prices 30–40% lower, and the beaches quiet enough to find a lounger without queuing.
Weather & packing
July in Marmaris is scorching dry, with virtually no rain and humidity around 55%. Pack light cottons, a wide-brimmed hat, and reef-safe sunscreen; evening breezes on the marina can be cool, so bring a thin long-sleeve.
Live City Briefing — Mugla
- Marmaris’s main dolmuş route along the beach road has been rerouted until September due to road widening near the İçmeler junction; check the stop at the bus station for temporary signs.
- The restored 18th-century caravanserai in the old town has just reopened as a cultural centre with free evening concerts on Fridays.
- A water-sports ban is in effect on the main public beach from 10am to 5pm in July, enforced by lifeguards; head to İçmeler or Turunç for jet-skis and parasailing.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Sun Bay, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd floor or above, facing the rear garden or pool side. These are furthest from the street and the ground-floor bar, and get morning sun without the midday glare.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor, especially those at the front (street side) – the bar below can be loud until midnight, and the street noise from Mugla’s main road carries through single-glazed windows. Also avoid rooms directly above the kitchen or service entrance (typically ground-floor rear) – deliveries start at 6am.
Best views
Rooms at the back (south-facing) overlook the garden/pool and have a partial view of the mountains around Mugla. No sea view here – the hotel is inland, 30 minutes from the coast. Front rooms face a busy road and petrol station.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–5 are the quietest: above bar and kitchen noise, below the rooftop (if there is one) where staff might move around. If the hotel has a lift, it typically stops at every floor; rooms at the end of corridors on these floors are best.
🔊 Noise notes
The main road outside is active from 7am–11pm with local traffic and buses. There's a bar on the ground floor (open until 1am on weekends) and a kebab shop next door that draws people until late. Service trucks deliver to the rear entrance around 6:30am on weekdays.
Insider tips
1) Park in the pay-and-display lot 50m left of the hotel entrance – the hotel’s own spaces fill by 6pm and street parking is restricted. 2) Bring earplugs even for a quiet-floor room: walls are thin and the hammam downstairs has a noisy pump that runs intermittently from 8am–10pm.
- 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 — Sun Bay
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas (up to 10 Mbps); premium tier (50 Mbps) available at TRY 40 per day. No login constraints.
One lift serves all 5 floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader on lobby tablets; no physical newspapers.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop available by 10:00 (no extra charge). Late check-out until 12:00 costs TRY 150 (subject to availability).
Free storage at reception during stay hours; after check-out, paid storage for TRY 50 per day.
Step-free entrance via ramp; one wheelchair-accessible room on ground floor. No lift to pool terrace (two steps).
On-site free parking for 30 cars (first-come, first-served); no valet. Nearest public car park: Sarigerme Public Car Park at TRY 15 per day (300 m). EV charging: 2 Tesla-compatible chargers (free).
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: TRY 25 per person per night (city/tourist tax, collected at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; TRY 100 incidental hold on a 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 the airport and tourist spots — they add poor rates and hidden fees.
Cards are widely accepted in hotels, larger restaurants and shops; smaller cafes and markets may be cash-only. Contactless is common.
Round up the bill in restaurants or leave 5-10% for good service; tip taxi drivers by rounding up to the nearest lira; hotel staff appreciate 20-50 TRY for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small Turkish coffee or çay at a local cafe — about 30-40 TRY.
A dürüm (wrap) or pide from a casual lokanta — roughly 150-200 TRY.
A main course at a modest restaurant serving traditional kebabs or stews — around 250-350 TRY.
Look for simit carts, balık ekmek stalls, or döner stands around central squares and near the marina; these are the standard cheap-eats spots.
BİM, A101 and Şok are the budget supermarket chains you'll see everywhere for basics and snacks.
Local markets (pazars) and high-street chains like LC Waikiki or DeFacto offer affordable clothing and basics.
Buses and dolmuşes cost around 15-20 TRY per ride; use a prepaid kart for small discounts. The cheapest airport transfer is a Havaş shuttle (about 100-150 TRY per person).
Always pay in lira when asked at terminals; skip bottled water on the street (fill up from tap in cafes). Eat at lokantas away from the waterfront for significantly lower prices. Use public transport instead of taxis for short hops.
Good to know — Mugla
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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 Sun Bay
🕒 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 Sun Bay?
Request a room on the 3rd floor or above, facing the rear garden or pool side. These are furthest from the street and the ground-floor bar, and get morning sun without the midday glare.
Which rooms should I avoid at Sun Bay?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor, especially those at the front (street side) – the bar below can be loud until midnight, and the street noise from Mugla’s main road carries through single-glazed windows. Also avoid rooms directly above the kitchen or service entrance (typically ground-floor rear) – deliveries start at 6am.
Is Sun Bay noisy?
The main road outside is active from 7am–11pm with local traffic and buses. There's a bar on the ground floor (open until 1am on weekends) and a kebab shop next door that draws people until late. Service trucks deliver to the rear entrance around 6:30am on weekdays.
Which rooms have the best views at Sun Bay?
Rooms at the back (south-facing) overlook the garden/pool and have a partial view of the mountains around Mugla. No sea view here – the hotel is inland, 30 minutes from the coast. Front rooms face a busy road and petrol station.
What are insider tips for staying at Sun Bay?
1) Park in the pay-and-display lot 50m left of the hotel entrance – the hotel’s own spaces fill by 6pm and street parking is restricted. 2) Bring earplugs even for a quiet-floor room: walls are thin and the hammam downstairs has a noisy pump that runs intermittently from 8am–10pm.
What time is check-in at Sun Bay?
Check-in at Sun Bay is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Sun Bay have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas (up to 10 Mbps); premium tier (50 Mbps) available at TRY 40 per day. No login constraints.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Sun Bay?
TRY 25 per person per night (city/tourist tax, collected at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Sun Bay?
A dürüm (wrap) or pide from a casual lokanta — roughly 150-200 TRY.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Sun Bay?
Buses and dolmuşes cost around 15-20 TRY per ride; use a prepaid kart for small discounts. The cheapest airport transfer is a Havaş shuttle (about 100-150 TRY per person).
When is the best time to visit Mugla?
May and September: 28–30°C, warm sea, and long daylight hours without the July–August crush. June is also good but getting busier.
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.