D-Hotel Maris

Item: D-Hotel Maris
Rating: 46
Author: Karlynn Dixon

Where:
Datca Peninsula, Turkey
Why:To present the hotel with an award at a gala dinner celebration.
When:September 2014
Who:Me along with a few of my glamorous colleagues.

Splurge and travel ‘Fantasy Island’ style to arrive and/or depart via the hotel’s Twin Otter Seaplane.

The spacious, sleek and dramatic lobby. What a view!

A Deluxe Sea View room with balcony overlooking the bay.

Breakfast bliss. A table at the Terrace Restaurant.

Hope you are hungry for breakfast!

Overlooking three of the resort’s five beaches, all of which have been graced with imported Egyptian white sand.

Outdoor dining at Breeze Restaurant offers Aegean cuisine and an oh-so-lovely setting.

The Moet Beach Bar is an alluring oasis in the middle of the day while lounging on the beach.

D-Hotel Maris Pasha, the hotel’s gorgeous wooden sailing yacht (plus crew), decorated by same interior designer as the hotel, available for rental for excursions along the Agean Sea.

Pasha, the hotel’s gorgeous wooden sailing yacht (plus crew), decorated by same interior designer as the hotel, available for rental for excursions along the Agean Sea.

State-of-the art gymnasium with warm wood interior decor and more inspiring views of the sea.

D-Hotel Maris D-Hotel Maris sits high upon a rocky hill overlooking a bay that feeds into the Agean Sea. Perhaps you choose to arrive there in your personal yacht?

D-Hotel Maris sits high upon a rocky hill overlooking a bay that feeds into the Agean Sea. Perhaps you choose to arrive there in your personal yacht?

Highs & Lows

Views, views and more stunning magnificent views!
Activity abundance. D-Hotel Maris offer a fantastic array of sporting options from water sports to guided hikes. There is also a tennis club with 3 outdoor courts.
VIP, Suite and Villa guests have access to an Executive Club lounge on the 8th floor of the hotel. Guests get to keep the fashionable braided wristband they give as ID for access.
Relax and rejuvenate your mind, body and soul in the middle of nature without sacrificing one ounce of comfort.

The candles at The Terrace Restaurant used to deter flies from disturbing your breakfast should be lit constantly during fly season.
It is remote with no thriving nightlife. Are you ready to unplug?

The Barometer

Design
Website
Environmental Consciousness
Night's Sleep
Service

Amenities
Takeable Treats
Refer a Friend
Overall Value
Life Changing

Total: 46/50

Important Bits

Type
Ultra-luxury Beach Resort Hotel
Vibe
Elegant chic for international nature lovers who want a secluded luxury getaway.
Location
Paradise.
Rooms
200, one of which is a duplex Presidential Suite and an exclusive Villa.
Music
Easy listening, low-fi lounge music.
Year Opened
April 2012
Designed By
Midelk Mingu was the designer and Hassan Mingü the architect. The hotel underwent a massive renovation that took a year and a half. They were not allowed by Turkish law to alter the façade.

Health & Wellness
Yes. There is both an indoor pool and outdoor pool. The gym has an amazing view overlooking the sea. The 3000 sqm spa is comprehensive and serene. There is also a scenic outdoor yoga and workout space.
Restaurant
There are five a la carte restaurants plus The Terrace, which only serves breakfast. The cuisines offered are Italian, Turkish, Steak, Aegean and contemporary Japanese.
Bar
There are six different bars located throughout the property.
Minibar
Dom Perignon champagne, premium liquors and chocolates, wines, beers, assorted beverages and nuts. The Suites and the villa have ‘Maxi Bars.’
Children
Leave them home, unless they are teens. There is a teen club on property.
Price
Expensive luxury with all of the bells and whistles.