Higher family suitability
- Rail transit 210 m
Holiday Inn Istanbul Tuzla Bay
Holiday InnIHG Hotels & ResortsIstanbul, Pendik★★★★142 rooms
9.0/ 10
Official site avg of 7 sites
Stay Atlas verdict
9.0/ 10 · average of 7 sites
- Best: Business travellers heading to Tuzla shipyards, Tuzla/Gebze industrial zones or the DFDS Ro-Ro port
- Watch out: Sightseers who want to visit the historic peninsula daily (close to an hour by Marmaray)
Suitability by travel purpose
Best for
- Remote work
Also suits
- Business travel
- For families
See suitability details
- For families8.6
- Business travel9.2
- Remote work9.7
- Luxury6.9
Scores combine guest reviews, hotel facilities and location data.
The realistic view
Beyond the first impression
Verified information onlyA 4-star Holiday Inn in Güzelyalı, Pendik, overlooking Tuzla Bay and its shipyards, about 12 minutes by car from Sabiha Gökçen Airport and next to a Marmaray station. It suits business trips to the shipyards and industrial zones or an overnight before an early flight, but has no pool and little within walking distance.
What it does well
- Business travellers heading to Tuzla shipyards, Tuzla/Gebze industrial zones or the DFDS Ro-Ro port
- Travellers with an early flight from Sabiha Gökçen
- Guests arriving by car who want free parking
What to watch for
- No pool; rooftop restaurant prices are considered high.
- City-breakers: Sightseers who want to visit the historic peninsula daily (close to an hour by Marmaray)
- Guests looking for a pool
Good to know
What guests keep mentioning
Spa & poolCaution
Hammam, sauna and massage available; no pool.
How do we know this?
Official information and booking-platform data were assessed together.
CleanlinessStrong
Cleanliness is consistently praised in reviews.
How do we know this?
Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.
Public transportNormal
Güzelyalı Marmaray station is a few minutes' walk away.
How do we know this?
Official information and guest reviews were assessed together.
Room advice
Which room should you ask for?
- For the viewBook a sea-view room for the Tuzla Bay outlook; the hotel itself recommends it.
- BalconyOne Booking.com guest noted there are no balconies and windows open only slightly.
Before you book
Practical details worth knowing
Breakfast
Included
Parking
Available · free
Airport transfer
Available
The hotel lists an airport shuttle.
More details (+8)
Valet
Available
- Hammam: Yes
- Breakfast style: Buffet
- Indoor pool: No
- Outdoor pool: No
- Nearest rail stop: Güzelyalı (Marmaray)
- Meeting rooms: 8
- Rooftop: Yes
Policies vary by rate and date; confirm with the hotel before booking.
Key amenities
- Spa
- Turkish bath
- Gym
- Meeting rooms
- Parking
- Airport shuttle
See all amenities (+4)
- Sauna
- Business centre
- EV charging
- Wi-Fi
Loyalty programme
IHG One Rewards
The property is listed on the official IHG booking site (ihg.com, ISTTB); no property-specific member or tier benefit statement was found.
Depends on status / availability
- breakfast (depends on status)
- room upgrade (depends on status and availability)
- late checkout (subject to availability)
- early check-in (depends on status and availability)
Specific to this hotel
- Although named 'Tuzla Bay', the address is in Pendik (Güzelyalı Mah., Sahil Blv. No 72); Crowne Plaza Istanbul Tuzla Viaport Marina (ISTTV) is a separate property. Free parking, valet and Wi-Fi are for all guests. 'Kids eat free', 'Evening
Location
Istanbul, Pendik
Güzelyalı Mah. Sahil Bulvarı No: 72, 34903 Pendik/İstanbul
Rail transit · 119 m
Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) is about 12 minutes by car (around 5.5 km). Istanbul Airport (IST) is about 64 km away; one guest reported nearly 1.5 hours on the road. The hotel's FAQ lists a complimentary airport shuttle; confirm schedule before booking.
The hotel sits on Sahil Bulvarı in Güzelyalı, Pendik, facing Tuzla Bay. Güzelyalı Marmaray station is about a minute away according to the hotel, with direct trains to Pendik high-speed rail station and across to the European side. Tuzla Shipyard is 5-7 minutes by car, the DFDS Ro-Ro port a minute, Viaport Marina and Teknopark around 10 minutes, GOSB and the Osmangazi Bridge about 20 minutes. The historic centre is just under an hour by car or Marmaray. Tripadvisor gives it a walkability grade of 43/100 and recommends a car.
The stay
Editor's notes
Noise & sound insulation
Tripadvisor sleep-quality scores are high and no clear noise complaints appear in the sources checked. The hotel is on the coastal road and faces the shipyard/port area, so light sleepers may want to ask about room orientation.
Extra fees & things to know
Breakfast is charged separately on room-only rates, and breakfast-included rates charge for more than 2 adults. Parking and Wi-Fi are free. Rooftop restaurant prices are high for the area.
Pool, spa & fitness
No pool. The health club has a Turkish hammam, sauna, steam room and massage treatments, plus a gym. A single 2023 review described the gym as basic.
Guest scores
What 7 sites say
- Booking.com8.9/10
- Agoda8.1/10
- Expedia9.0/10
- ETS Tur9.3/10
- Jolly Tur9.5/10
- Tripadvisor4.5/5
- Hotels.com9.0/10
See score details
- Booking.com · 292 reviews8.9 / 10
- Agoda · 32 reviews8.1 / 10
- Expedia · 159 reviews9.0 / 10
- ETS Tur · 371 reviews9.3 / 10
- Jolly Tur · 835 reviews9.5 / 10
- Tripadvisor · 109 reviews4.5 / 5▲ 0.1
- Hotels.com9.0 / 10
Scores are compiled from each site's public pages and updated periodically; the Stay Atlas score is their average on a 10-point scale. Tripadvisor rating and review count are the property of Tripadvisor. © Tripadvisor LLC.
Our editor has not yet visited this hotel. Property facts on this page are compiled from verifiable sources; experience ratings come from user contributions.
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