Mara Palace Hotel
by the TopOfHotel team
Mara Palace is a central hotel at an easy price, with free parking and a walk up to the rock tombs — pick a good room and it earns its keep.
Mara Palace is a central hotel at an easy price, with free parking and a walk up to the rock tombs — pick a good room and it earns its keep.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Rooms at Mara Palace land at a range of conditions, in line with the building's age and how much of it has been renovated. Some reviewers get a room that is comfortable and works well; others run into one that looks older than expected. The smart move is to ask for a renovated room right when you book. Because it is a larger hotel of around 110 rooms, there are usually rooms free to choose from even when the town is busy — a real plus if you are booking at short notice.
Food and amenities
What makes Mara Palace worth a look is the free parking, which is hard to find at a hotel in the middle of town. It suits anyone planning to rent a car and drive out to Ölüdeniz, Kayaköy, or the spots around Fethiye. There is breakfast and the basic services are all in place, enough to use the hotel as a base for sightseeing. Service is where reviews split, so it pays to set your expectations in line with the price you are paying.
Location and getting there
Mara Palace sits in the centre of Fethiye, close to the Lycian rock tombs (the Tomb of Amyntas), which stand on a hill above the town — an easy walk up in the early evening. From here you can also reach the old town and the restaurants on foot. It is not a waterfront hotel, but the central position plus the free parking makes it a complete base: explore the town on foot, and drive out to the further spots without any hassle.
Things to know before booking
The rooms are uneven — some look dated — so ask for a renovated room when you book. Reviews of both room quality and service run inconsistent, so come in with expectations set to the price. And keep in mind this is not a seafront hotel: most of the views are of the town or the garden rather than the water. None of that is a dealbreaker at this price, but it is worth knowing before you book.
Our take
Mara Palace Hotel suits budget travellers who put weight on a central location and free parking over newer rooms or a sea view. Choose your room with intent and set your expectations to match the price, and it is a genuinely useful low-cost option for a Fethiye trip built around driving yourself around.
Score Breakdown
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The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Sits in the centre of town, close to the Lycian rock tombs and within walking distance of the old town and the restaurants, so you can sightsee on foot.
- Has free parking — a real plus for anyone renting a car to drive out around Fethiye, and hard to find at a central hotel.
- Rates start light at roughly $29 a night, which suits travellers on a tight budget.
- It is a larger hotel of around 110 rooms, so there are usually rooms free to pick from even when the town is busy.
- Breakfast and the basic services are all there, enough to use the place as a base for sightseeing.
- Rooms come in a range of conditions — some look dated, so ask for a renovated one when you book.
- Reviews of room quality and service are inconsistent, so set your expectations to match what you are paying.
- This is not a waterfront hotel — most rooms look out over the town or the garden rather than the sea.
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Insider Tips
- Ask specifically for a renovated room when you book — the difference in room quality is clear.
- Lean on the free parking: it makes this an easy base if you plan to rent a car for Ölüdeniz or Kayaköy.
- Walk up to the Lycian rock tombs in the early evening — it is an easy stroll straight from the hotel.