Icmeler , Turkey: Average Review Ratings

Weather

Went in September 2013 & 2014 both times very warm a great time to go

Holiday

Accommodation very disappointing booked to stay at
Senlem apartments but was told it wasn't available on arrival but offered a room at their Hotel it was not what we booked or wanted.

Staff not very helpful and as we were only there for a week it's not what you want to hear!

Places Recommended

Lighthouse resturant

Recommend Icmeler to others

Yes

Weather

Weather was amazing.
Red hot over 43 degrees C everyday even the Turkish was saying it was very hot !
It was too Hot to sleep at night so air-con is a must have.

Holiday

Amazing holiday
Already booking for next year!
Amazing country with amazing people, never felt so welcome anywhere like Turkey before.
The people are very over loving !
Beautiful country and will definitely go back .
There is so much to do here, the daily trips are a must !

Places Recommended

Turtle Island (Dalyan)
Atlantis or Aqua water park
"Lazy day out"
Everywhere is amazing .

Recommend Icmeler to others

Yes

Weather

We have have been to Icmeler twice, 2009 and 2010 and we are going back next year.

The 'stats' say 30 in August? More like 40! It is very hot and I have seen the reps take guests on to the beach to play volleyball and give up after 20 mins because of the heat.

We never saw a cloud on both holidays and it was wonderful to sit at night watching the entertainment! and it was still 28. Lovely!

Holiday

Icmeler is great. You don't need a car, taxi or bus. If you want to do a boat trip, they are available from the beach. Loads of bars, restaurants, good fun and friendly locals.
The beach is very crowded and I personally don't go on it. However the sea is very warm and clean and if you do a boat trip they go to nice quiet beaches.

So the truth! If you want romantic bays, quiet beaches and Mama Mia scenery, this is not for you. BUT, if you want a clean, friendly, fun resort with lots to do, a good (if busy beach), friendly locals, good food, fantastic weather and lots to do then Icmeler ticks the boxes.

Places Recommended

Take a boat trip that goes beyond Turunc, it's great fun and the sea when you reach the final bay is excellent and you can jump in from the wooden piers and then go and get a cold beer.

Try and find the Magic Garden, which is a bar situated a few streets back from the front. it's hard to find but it's worth it. Little surprises round every corner and chocolate spoons with coffee. The beer glasses are kept in the freezer so a 'cold one' is guaranteed. If you are adults or have older children then the Stella show is a real good night out. It's a drag show but the guy who is the 'star' is really funny and very good and the whole night is great fun if a little 'close to the bone'.

Finally, despite the party reputation of Marmaris it does have a lovely marina which is worth a visit and the boat trip across and back is not that pricey.
All in all Icmeler is a nice place to visit, I have always come home nice and relaxed and lets face it nowhere has everything for everybody. you have to make parties!

Recommend Icmeler to others

Yes

Weather

Very good.for me and wife.we like it warm.80/
90.

Holiday

We have been 4times and love it.not to noisy or to quiet. food great, people very nice. beach magic , wonderful walks along front.

Places Recommended

We like the whole town .suit all ages.we are not so young now.like to lie at beach all day.do nothing magic.

Recommend Icmeler to others

Yes

Weather

very good.for me and wife.we like it warm.80/
90.

Holiday

we have been 4times and love it.not to noisy or to quiet. food great, people very nice. beach magic , wonderful walks along front.

Places Recommended

we like the whole town .suit all ages.we are not so young now.like to lie at beach all day.do nothing magic.

Recommend Icmeler to others

Yes

Weather

We went to Icmeler on 24 August for a week. We had also been in June 2012 and October 2012. The weather was hot and sunny each time (August was the hottest and October just a little cooler at night)

Holiday

We booked for one week in June last year as we had heard conflicting reports about being hassled etc. We enjoyed it so much we went back for 10 days in October. We went again this August for a week in between other booked holidays and enjoyed it again. We have stayed at Pinewoods, Kleopatra (very handy for Market) and Greenworld. Each was good in its own way. Pinewoods friendly in a more reserved way run by a middle aged husband and wife. Kleopatra a bit more lively with Jake and the boys, Selo and Ali are like a comedy duo and good laugh. Greenworld is a larger complex with its own shops, hairdresser and turkish bath, entertainment more for families but a bit far out of Icmeler, although buses are regular at a cost of 1.5 lira.

Places Recommended

There are numerous good restaurants and bars to choose from. We tended to go to De Ja Vu, Sylvias and Honest Jimmy's as they were close to each other and were friendly. Also went to Mad Hackers hairdressers, Nico, Reggie and boys were friendly and reasonable. My hair was frazzled with the heat and Nico put a treatment on it that worked wonders, I was impressed with how they straightened my hair too not using straighteners, also had nails done there. My friend had a tattoo done there too. We take minimum lira as the rate is usually better when you get there 3.04 in August.

Recommend Icmeler to others

Yes

Weather

weather was red hot all day every day.

Holiday

the holiday was fantastic no matter what u done lying by the pool going on trips having a few cold pints there is loads to do in icmeler going back to icmeler aug 26th for 3 wks cant wait.

Places Recommended

oren hotel is a lovely hotel very helpful and friendly staff and owners lovely and clean rooms hot water all the time also the rush bar is excellent great food good service friendly staff and owners.

Recommend Icmeler to others

Yes

Weather

Very sunny, very hot

Holiday

Relaxing and enjoyable.
beware of chiko's hairdresser's had ''shellac'' nails cost £15 but nail came off after 45 minutes, attitude was ''it's only £15 and we are not refunding it back when he said he would'' this is the only time i have ever come across a nasty person and we visit Icmeler 3 times each year.

Places Recommended

Hanedan restaurant oposite 3 bells next to the babadan apartments

Recommend Icmeler to others

Yes

Weather

Cooler than mid-summer, but still warm, allowing a pleasant walk in the evenings.

Holiday

We have been there quite a few times. Usually, we stayed at the Moonlight Apartments (which is popular and diificult to get a space booked). On our last visit due to the cleaner not putting signs on the room floor, my wife left the bedroom slipped on the newly washed floor, fell and ripped her arm open (requiring stitches) on nails which were sticking out of the bamboo bookcase (we had not noticed this dangering the bookcase.

My wife also broke two toes, as she fell, her foot banged into the front door. The Moonlight did'nt even offer my wife a drink after her hospital treatment or any other type of goodwill gesture. WARNING: - The hospital in Marmaris, did not recognize our travel Insurance and we had to pay £1500 on our card, to obtain my wife's passport back. The hospital asked for the passport, when we arrived before my wife was treated. Hence, this year we are staying elsewhere, in Icmeler.

Places Recommended

The Titanic Restaurant owned by Mehmet, Charlie's place (on the same street). Food and service great and the guys at the entrance, are not pushy in trying to obtain your business. For Jewlery, visit Franco, great service (forgotten shop name) obtain address from Mehmet or staff at the Titanic. (only ten minutes away), off the main drag towards the beach off to the left, just passed the main taxi rank. Mention Ronnie & Helen to obtain a great deal. When we returned home, the rings I'd bought for my wife, were three times the value we payed in Icmeler.

The day trip to Rhodes, well worth the visit. For people young at heart, Bar Street in Marmaris is great fun at night, plenty night clubs (discos) and no idiots causing trouble.

Recommend Icmeler to others

Yes

Weather

Fantastic weather and we go to Icmeler three times a year in May, July and September.

The average temperature last September was around 58 degrees Fahrenheit.

Holiday

Fabulous holiday as always and it is a wonderful resort.

Places Recommended

Dalyan mud baths a must and the
Jeep Safari is a fantastic day out.

Recommend Icmeler to others

Yes

Weather

Always great, last year I was there May and October.

October had freak weather for that time of year with the lowest temp 32 degrees C and some days 42 even although the season was stating to close down.

In 2011 I went there twice, once in May and second time at the beginning of September.
May is a lovely Month when the weather can be just nice and the temperature rises each day.

At the beginning of September the temperature reached over 50 degrees some days! Wise people stay out of the sun between mid day and 3pm.

I love Icmeler.

Holiday

Always great and I always come back feeling I have had a lovely holiday.

I have been to many places but I love my Icmeler holidays.

Places Recommended

Turunc which is only a water taxi or dolmus ride away.

Datcha boat trips are great value for money as you are out all day and have lunch for £8 or £10 pounds.

If you have never been to Turkey, Ephesus and Phamukale are both worth a trip.

We have visited so many places in Turkey, even Istanbul, that I could meantion too many!

Recommend Icmeler to others

Yes

Weather

The weather was fantastic every day with temperatures at 80 degrees Fahrenheit and up to 110 on one day.

Holiday

Brilliant. Plenty of bars with good live entertainment and food (the best being Wonderboys)

Places Recommended

If you want good affordable food, go to the Pig And whistle ( e.g. super English breakfast for the equivalent of £2.00 sterling)
Owners nickname is Rudolph and waiters name is Ali. Tell Rudolph that his neighbour sent you and he will look after you.

Also the walk along the beach boulevard is amazing and it goes on for ages.

Icemeler market is massive (which is on Wednesdays).

Boat trips are all very good. If you try to go with Yan the Man you will also get your first drinks free at his bar if you visit. Good entertainment too.

Beaches are also amazing with crystal clear water.

I could rave on forever about Icmeler and would not go to any other resort. Even after having tried many others.

Recommend Icmeler to others

Yes

Weather

With temperatures around 31-40 degrees, my girlfriend and I loved our two weeks.

Night temps were around 24 degrees and no rain!

Holiday

This is our second visit to Icmeler and I can't recommend it strongly enough; a lot more low key than Marmaris, but the same climate.

Fantastic restaurants, lovely beach.

There are a few "noisy bars" if that's your thing, but they are far enough away to not cause a nuisance.
We stayed at the Siesta Hotel again and found the staff very helpful, lovely amenities and since our last visit they have carried out some alterations to the town centre that really add to the feel of the place.

Places Recommended

Beach, Siesta hotel, Chef restaurant, Turkish delight restaurant, Golden Moon restaurant, Il maestro restaurant. Scuba diving, Captain Bullshit's boat tour.

Recommend Icmeler to others

Yes

Weather

Every time I have been to Icmeler the weather has always been very warm and pleasant to go for walks to explore.

Holiday

My holiday was made up of visiting many bars to see what the night life was like.
The best bars and restaurants I found were,
number one, the Majestic by the canal and number two, the Prince on the main street opposite Cupids restaurant-
and that was a very good place for meals.

Places Recommended

1. Marmaris town
2. The market on Wednesdays
3. The boat trips to different islands.
4. The harbour to see the boats.

Recommend Icmeler to others

Yes

Weather

Fantastic: hot, hot, hot, but that's what we go for.

Holiday

We love it here: the people are friendly, shopping is great and the food you can not fault.

Recommend Icmeler to others

Yes

Weather

The weather was really really hot, averaging 40 degrees; in out of pool all day, but I love it!

Holiday

We had a terrific time: the hotel was great; the food was good; the entertainment in the hotel was the only let down!

Staff- excellent; pool- good; bedrooms nice and roomy;
air con, no problem: in our room just put key in and away it went, nice and cool!

We have been before so, as well as our visit in July 2012, we are back on 18th August for 2 more weeks.

Places Recommended

There are a million day trips on boats, Jeep safaris, a few night clubs, plenty of places to eat/drink etc.

Next door to hotel is Cupid's: well worth a visit! Good food and nice people.

Recommend Icmeler to others

Yes

Weather

The weather was very hot and sunny, the first 2 nights were a bit chilly, (it was the very beginning of May) but after that it got hotter as the days went by.

Holiday

One of the best holidays we have ever had. Hotel Aqua was fantastic, everyone was so friendly. Umut one of the waiters was a gem, always made a fuss of everyone making sure we were happy.

Places Recommended

We booked a Turkish bath, coach took us to great place in Marmaris. It was great fun, Sauna first, turkish bath and scrub, climbing up onto the hot slab was hliarious, shower, jacuzzi then triple facial and massage. Couldn't believe how smooth and refreshed our bodies felt afterwards.
Also had a great night at the Stella show at the far end of the beach road. Laughed all night at Stella the fantastic drag artist. Bit naughty but so so funny. Would highly recommened anyone going to Icmeler to go.

Recommend Icmeler to others

Yes

Weather

For early September the weather was sunny & hot every day & warm at night.
There was normally a cooling breeze which at certain times could get quite strong but this only made the climate even more pleasant.

Holiday

Thoroughly enjoyable.

We had a lovely holiday at the Efem Apartments & couldn’t fault the accommodation or the complex.
The staff (Ali, Meli & colleagues) are always on hand & very friendly with it, organising a ‘not to be missed’ BBQ night.
The Efem is set in a quiet area with very pretty views into the surrounding mountains, a leisurely stroll to the beach in 20 minutes & the main town in 10 mins.
Icmeler town has lots of fine eating places & bars with varied entertainment (good is Sony’s for eating & Scotia Bar for drinks).
WORD OF WARNING – do not exchange currency at the exchange next door to the Black & White hairdressers as they take so called ‘Government Tax’ without notification when they feel like it regardless of what their board is displaying.

Places Recommended

Marmaris. Turunc. Dalyan.

Recommend Icmeler to others

Yes

Weather

The weather was amazing. I go to turkey every 2 years and it gets hotter every year!!! Also I got a lovely tan as did my son (7), my youngest (5) got sunstroke and my husband was sunburnt badly. The heat was so intense that my oldest (14) was complaining of feeling faint fainted for about 2 minutes. It was a worry but it was great weather, so i would definaltly recommend wearing sun cream!

Holiday

The holiday overall was great! My kids loved the pool as it was so quiet, my husband and I enjoyed the bar and the town was only half a mile away. On the corner was a restaurant and a convenience store, close enough for ice cream and breakfast.

Places Recommended

Definantly the beach, the water parks in marmaris are expensive but affordable and enjoyable. It was about 95 lira but we were there the whole day. I also went on a few boat trips but I dont recommend as you have to buy there drinks and not your own. And on the trip I was stung by a box jellyfish, they said no treatment was needed but it turned out i couldve died.

Recommend Icmeler to others

Yes

Weather

the weather was brill it hit 48 wow. we were there 3-17 of june. just melting on the fantastic beach where you just get spoilt.

Holiday

icmeler is a fab place it was our first time and it wont be the last. people are so friendly, food was very good and loads to see can't wait for next year.

Places Recommended

all of it its so beautiful. boat trips are a must.

Recommend Icmeler to others

Yes

Weather

The sun rose about six in the morning and didnt go down until about 7, it was perfect for lazy days around the pool or on the beach.

Holiday

Fab place, fab people - a must in my view.

Recommend Icmeler to others

Yes

Weather

Absolutely brilliant hot hot hot, just had 1 hr of rain the day before we came home but still very warm every day. It was in the high 20's or 30's even at night it still kept quite warm.

Holiday

Fantastic from the first minute to the last - this is the 2nd time we have been to Turkey and stayed at the L'Etoille both times - lovely hotel - the staff are very friendly and helpful - plenty of choice with the food - nice clean room. We have already booked to go back next year and can't wait. Love the Turkish people they are so friendly once you get used to the haggling but that is all part of the experience.

Icmelar is a beautiful resort

Places Recommended

The Prince's Bar and also the sport bar and the local market which is an experience in itself!!! The Turkish village trip is well worth a visit to see the traditional way of life

Recommend Icmeler to others

Yes

Weather

Had 3 days of rain at first but cleared up and then red hot. It was at least 35 to 40. We had to be in the pool a lot to cool down.

Holiday

Brilliant, stayed at Blue Star, was basic but very clean, staff were terrific and wanted to bring cleaner home with me. We made good friends with all the staff. Going back in september

Places Recommended

Turkish baths.
Jeep safari.

Recommend Icmeler to others

Yes

Weather

We went in the first week in May, not a cloud in the sky for the first four days, it became a bit hazier the next three, but it was still very warm. I was informed it was cool at night time so I took trousers, but didn't wear anything but shorts for the whole week.
The weather just got warmer and warmer with very little chance of a cloud, never mind rain. Always a little breeze coming in off the sea at the beach, which was welcome.

Holiday

I had never been to Turkey before, having heard the stories of being dragged into shops and restaurants etc. which put me off.
Although i have got to admit that it is no worse than Greece and a lot cleaner. I have fallen for the place, lots of variety and a lot of friendly people in the apartments at Sun village. A week isnt long enough to get too see everything, there are loads of trips priced very reasonbly and as read from other reviews, the boat trips are good value. Just ensure when booking boat trips that they are clear you expect a sun bed for the kids. We were sitting on the boat when they approached me to say as the child was free he wasnt entitled to a lounger. When I said how was I expected to seat three of us on two sunbeds for seven hours and I wanted my money back they sharp backed down. The family next to us had three kids, it would have meant them sharing two sunbeds between five for seven hours. The company had overbooked and were trying to say the kids had no sunbed as they travelled for free. They manged to get the other people on another boat. Just be wary when booking as this wasnt pointed out to us before. The trip priced at �20 for the three of us for the seven hours on a boat with a barbeque lunch which is very good value and a great cheap day out. We were lucky enough to see the dolphins on our trip. Get along to the market even if you go just to listen to the traders trying to tempt you. Some of the banter is very funny. Be wary of the airport as it is very, very expensive This was possibly the only downside of the holiday, as well as the 3 hours transfer to Icmeler from Dalaman. Having said that, the buses are very comfortable and it didnt feel that long. There is a comfort break every bus does at the equivelant of a service station on the way to and from the airport which is also pricey.
For the smokers, buy them on the plane they work out slightly cheaper or in the airport on the way back. Cheap enough on the resort though. 20 L&B work out at about �2.30.
My advice on money is to take very little lira with you. There is a much better rate on the resort. At the local shops you can buy your english pound at a better rate than the banks, just ask any shop they will help you out.
Overall, 9/10 I loved it and I am going back next year.

Places Recommended

plenty of restaurants, never had a bad meal. the best two we visited were mandalins and set. wayside also very good but a little pricier than the others. local beer efes is very nice something similar to stella 5% usually about 4tl �1.70 a 500ml bottle but a lot cheaper in the supermarkets.
never tried it personally but heard the turkish baths are a must. will try next year.

Recommend Icmeler to others

Yes

Weather

Out of 16 days only two suffered from rainfall, one of these endured very heavy rain and hailstones, YES HAILSTONES!!!!!!
The locals had never seen the likes of it before.
The days were usually around 23C but hit 30C as we hit the middle of the month.

Holiday

It was our first time in Turkey and it was the best holiday we have ever had. Even with the delays due the the volcanic eruptions.
We stayed at the Marti Resort which was fantastic, very clean and loads of variety as we were all inclusive. The staff cannot do enough for you especially Memhet and Sedat ,even reserving a table for our party of five each evening with our order of drinks ready fully chilled.

Places Recommended

Take the sea taxi to Marmaris approx 10TL each way, the journey takes about 25mins and the views are great.
If you take any excursions don't spend your money with the tour operators, they can be purchased just outside the resort for much less.
If you visit the gold centre in Marmaris don't be tempted to spend you hard earned cash as the staff are on commision and this is included in the price. You can find very good quality gold and watches on the main street for an awfull lot less if you haggle.
EG a Tag Heur watch at the gold centre �3065 ( �4100 in UK ) I managed to haggle a deal for the very same watch for �2500!

Recommend Icmeler to others

Yes

Weather

Absolutely red hot and this was June.

If you like it hot this is the place for you but make sure there's a pool nearby to jump in.

Holiday

Fantastic, stayed at the Miray.

It was very nice with Blondies bar joined to the hotel which was brilliant with nice staff and the food yum.

Places Recommended

Blondies, Stella show, Turtle Beach and have a mud bath.

Recommend Icmeler to others

Yes

Weather

Hot (every day), we never saw a cloud the whole time. Make sure you have air conditioning or you will suffer during the night.

Holiday

Fantastic, everyone is very friendly, great choice for eating out and very very cheap.Entertainment is fun but a bit cheesy.

Places Recommended

Dejavou (Hi GoGo and Echo), and Captain Bullshits (his boat trip is awesome),

Recommend Icmeler to others

Yes

Weather

We usually go in May when it's just starting to warm up, last year went in July it was very hot so going in June this year. But can honestly say I've never been and had poor weather

Holiday

Brill Icmeler is a lovely place with loads to do. A visit to Captain Bullshits bar is a must they are great and you must take a trip on his boat food and staff are the best.
We stay at the Angel Inn apartments Ibo and his family can't do enough for you they are very clean and not far from the bars and resturants, and the prices are very good look on the web site, in my opinion the best in Icmeler

Places Recommended

A trip to Marmaris, Turkish baths. Jeep Safari, Waterpark

Recommend Icmeler to others

Yes

Weather

My friend and I have been going to Icemler starting once a year, then twice a year then this year we decided to go in May for one week so it will be three visits this year , i think that says it all.
I love the people and have made many friends over the years especially Kevin (Yurda) from the champagne bar, and Zaza .
The food is excellent and every where is spotless.
We get asked why don't we go some where else for a change? But it keeps drawing us back. We love it. Don't knock it till you try it.

Holiday

Absolutely brilliant, first class.
The beaches are to die for, the service first class, waiters on hand while we lay basking in the sun. You could'nt ask for much more.

Places Recommended

Turkish baths are a must, better than i thought. Marmaris is very lively but fun especially for the young.

Recommend Icmeler to others

Yes

Weather

April, nice to walk around in. Comfortable for the elderly to holiday.

August, very hot - but you do get a breeze from the sea, making it very pleasant

Holiday

Excellent.
Through the day there is the sand and shingle beach with water sports. Plenty of shops. Swimming pool. In the evening, plenty of good restaurants and pubs - pubs do their own entertainment.
The promonade is pedestrianized, and is a lovely walk. Their is a canal that runs through Icemeler with a bazzar on either side.
A trip into Turnic or Marmarus is 15 minutes by boat/bus.
A good trip for adults and children is the jeep safari, waterguns required!!!!

Icemeler is a beautiful resort. Very clean. The people are very friendly. Plenty of good restaurants. Pubs and hotels have their own entertainment in the evening. Jewellery is a good buy. Even the copy clothing is of good quality

Places Recommended

Recommend Icmeler to others

Yes