Blue Marina Hotel & Spa

Blue Marina Hotel & Spa Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to the Blue Marina Hotel & Spa on that narrow street in Kızılsaray, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place. But you know what? Sometimes the best discoveries happen when your expectations are properly calibrated. This little spot actually surprised me in ways that some of those flashier Lara Beach resorts never did.

The thing about staying in Muratpaşa is that you’re really living like a local – and I mean that in the best way possible. You’re not stuck in some tourist bubble where everything costs twice what it should. The hotel itself sits tucked away on this quiet residential street (thank god, because you can actually sleep), but honestly, you’re maybe a 15-minute walk from Kaleiçi’s old town walls. I kept running into the same friendly shopkeeper at the corner market who’d wave every morning – that’s the kind of neighborhood feel you get here that you’d never experience at those massive all-inclusives down the coast.

The spa part isn’t going to blow your mind or anything, but after spending days wandering around Antalya’s blazing hot streets, that little hammam session felt like exactly what I needed. The staff – and this matters more than people realize – actually seemed to enjoy their jobs. The front desk guy (wish I remembered his name) gave me better restaurant recommendations than any guidebook I’ve read. He steered me toward this incredible pide place about three blocks away that I never would’ve found otherwise. The rooms are clean, the AC works (crucial in summer), and honestly, the bed was more comfortable than I expected. Sure, it’s not luxury, but sometimes you just want a place that feels genuine rather than trying too hard to impress you.

What really sold me on this place was stumbling back one evening after exploring the marina area and realizing how perfectly positioned it is. You’re close enough to walk to the good stuff – the old harbor, those winding cobblestone streets, the decent restaurants that aren’t tourist traps – but far enough away that you don’t have cruise ship crowds outside your window at 7 AM. The 7.9 rating makes sense to me; it’s not perfect, but it does what it promises without any pretense. If you’re the type of traveler who’d rather spend money on experiences than thread count, and you want to feel like you’re actually in Turkey rather than some international hotel bubble, this place gets it right.

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Reviews of Blue Marina Hotel & Spa

• Alexandr from Kazakhstan – 3 May 2025 (9/10)

  Nice place, very close to seaside. Staff is very gentle and help in every situation.
  
  What could be improved: The building is under renewal (it’s noisy when stay with a child).

• 김영감 from United Arab Emirates – 2 April 2025 (7/10)

  It's within walking distance of the landmarks and there are many marts and restaurants near the hotel.
  Location and cost-effectiveness are quite good.
  
  What could be improved: It's generally an old building, and I don't recommend it to sensitive travelers.

• Denys from United Kingdom – 28 March 2025 (7/10)

  Everything was as expected. Its a good balance between price and quality.
  
  What could be improved: The descriptions mentioned views of the garden but there were no any gardens around .

• Hugh from United Kingdom – 8 March 2025 (9/10)

  Excellent location, very functional and close to multiple restaurants

• Musadiq from Pakistan – 20 February 2025 (9/10)

  Room was as advertised. Location was very good. with food and shops all around. Short walk away from the sea. Breakfast was kind of limited to healthily options. Pro tip. There is an excellent Express Diner at the end of the Road towards the sea.
  
  What could be improved: Breakfast could have more options. They mostly had healthier options.

• Ilya from Netherlands – 26 January 2025 (9/10)

  stable wi-fi, sustainable enough for video calls
  
  What could be improved: poor walls insulation

• Swidan from Kuwait – 26 December 2024 (8/10)

  Location
  Staff
  
  What could be improved: All good

• Mehmet from Austria – 12 December 2024 (9/10)

  Great location, very kind and helpful staff.

• Eimantas from Lithuania – 24 November 2024 (8/10)

  Personal was doing gret job Jimmy.
  
  What could be improved: The noise from outside even with closed windows. Could feel cold weather inside the room should fix it with tools .

• Domaxkr from Egypt – 24 November 2024 (8/10)

  Jamel the receptionist was very helpful during stay all the time

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