TUI BLUE Makarska - FOR TWO Hotel

We visited Croatia for the first time this year. We received a very warm welcome by the reception staff and our bags were taken to our room by a member of the team. The room although a little quirky in its design was lovely and had everything we needed for our stay, the view was amazing and the air con was set to a perfect constant temperature The room was kept to a very good standard by our wonderful housekeeper Big shout out to Mauricio and Luka at the Sunset Bar who were amazing All in all we had a wonderful rest and have already booked a return trip to Croatia

First and foremost having driven the coastline from Igraine to Dubrovnik, this hotel's location is one of the standouts! The way it's built "cascading style" into the sea and around the existing trees is fabulous. When we arrived we asked for a parking space and was duly escorted to one where our hire car was safely parked during our stay. The greeting from reception was warm and friendly and the entire staff from waiters to room cleaning to bar staff were all accommodating and were a credit to the Hotel. We liked the cleanliness of the Hotel, the terrace, the infinity area, and the breakfast experience where you can enjoy a stunning view of the sea. The Culinaream was also a standout, the food, whilst more of a simple menu was well presented, and tasty. Again, choosing a sea view is a must here. Some ways to improve the hotel. I always think that Water should be provided free of charge and that being charged for this is unacceptable. I'm thinking that this is a Tui Bleu rule and this should be reviewed. You can go and purchase water locally but water stations should be available across the hotel. Charging for a sun bed and umbrella on the beach is also not great. We've paid enough to stay here and the added extras like also the four poster outside beds both small and large should be included. You could set up a booking system for these so that people don't hog them but again, another Tui Blue extra that feels like an unnecessary additional charge. The Umbrellas around the pool were a bit flimsy and better ones should be sourced. The building could also do with a spruce up outside. It looked tired in places. The room was no problem at all. The staff dealt with any issues quickly. As others have said before, the hike to your bedroom could be an issue for some and I would say that if you have mobility issues you should think seriously about whether this is the right accommodation for you. Overall, an excellent experience throughout our 9 day stay. The best recommendation you can always give is whether you would tell a friend to come. We definitely would.

What an absolute gem of a hotel. We were looking for a week of total relaxation in beautiful surroundings, with some sunshine and we could not have been happier. Igrane is a wonderfully scenic location, very peaceful, crystal clear sea and surrounded by mountains one way and the islands out to sea the other, the views were amazing. We were very warmly welcomed by the staff from the minute we arrived and our room was very comfortable with a generous balcony and spotlessly clean. Excellent selection of food at breakfast and in the evening. We especially loved the drinks terrace in the early evening sun. It was lovely each evening to be greeted by Renato, Davor and the gentleman from Macedonia, we felt thoroughly looked after and totally relaxed. Thankyou Blue Makarska, this was our first trip to Croatia and one of our favourite holidays ever. We came back feeling so rejuvenated, we can’t wait to stay again!

We have Just come back from a lovely week staying here, wish we could have stayed longer, if you are looking for a lovely peaceful holiday this is the place to go, just what we needed, our room was lovely and spacious, with air con, large Tv, queen bed, balcony, staff were friendly and attentive, we had 2 small Issues with our room, when reported they were dealt with immediately, loved the pool and the views, umbrellas available, nice bar, QR codes on tables with menu and drinks available to order witbout leaving your sunbed, nice light music playing by the pool, pool towels supplied with a towel card from the spa, and can replace everyday, We used the spa, a couple of times and found this to be lovely and clean, Gym looked good too Restaurant was clean, food was really lovely, we had breakfast and Dinner, something for everyone, everything filled quickly, pasta cooked to order, omelettes for breakfast also cooked to order, staff attentive and clearing constantly, tables out on the terrace over looking the sea, beautiful views. The bar area is not huge and is in the reception area, has tables and chairs and comfortable sofas/chairs but there is also a lovely terrace, just not warm enough in the evenings just yet, live music most evenings, or quiz, other activities were on offer too. We had some Lovely walks along the front of Igrane, very quiet, a limited number of restaurant/bars open for the time we were there. The Beach had lots of sun beds available, this is a public beach, and is stony with crystal clear water. There are a lot of steps in the hotel, so it’s not for people with limited mobility, but I’m sure this is mentioned in the details. We would definitely come back and stay here again, we were there for complete rest and relaxation and that’s exactly what we got.

Our first visit to a TUI Blue Hotel (Adults Only) and Croatia. Very impressed by both. The beach hotel, it’s facilities, its friendly & helpful staff and international clientele make this an elegant and charming holiday. we’ve had a great holiday. Very much recommended and looking forward to returning next year maybe later in season (see later about pools) Our TUI package holiday flew us into Split Airport – small but spacious, efficient & stress free . The TUI transfer to the hotel was very good and gave us a scenic tour of the stunningly beautiful Dalmatian Coast. Whilst it’s a 2hr journey we don’t feel enough time would be saved to warrant an expensive private taxi transfer. We had messaged TUI Blue ahead of the holiday to seek an upgrade on our Standard Room to a Sea view room. Whilst they deferred this until our arrival the reception staff were fully aware and immediately offered a free upgrade to a side Seaview. We chose to purchase a full Seaview upgrade (Room 307) and thoroughly enjoyed the stunning views over the Adriatic Sea to the nearby island of Hvar from our private patio. Always something interesting to watch and the soothing noise of the waves gently lapping the beach below our bedroom was sublime. Room was perfectly functional. Freshly decorated and bed and shower were especially good. Our week in the middle of May was still early in their season : • Weather was very largely sunny and dry throughout with temperatures peaking daily in the low 20’s centigrade. No rain. • We were told the hotel has a capacity of about 350 guests and was just 40% full. But staff still on their game . We liked it being quiet. • Importantly Both pools were too cold to use – TUI adverts suggest one is heated! Took score from 5/5 to 4/5! • Igraine was very quiet and charming but already had 5 restaurants open with prices to suit all wallets. Souvenir shops opened during the week. The Studenac (Super) Market is excellent especially the fresh bread. • We used The narrow public beach outside the hotel a lot (free of charge). It was great and popular but we never struggled to find space. The sea was also very cold. . Beach shoes are a must due to stones! • I’d read that the a hotels la carte restaurant (Culinarium) was open last year for dinner but now closes at 6pm, although we only used for a light lunch. Food is important to our holidays and we were looking forward to the much complimented local fish and seafood. We’ve had mixed experiences of TUI hotel buffet dinners so chose to go B&B . The hotel buffet breakfasts and snack lunches were good in quality and offering . The hotel buffet dinner is available everyday at €28pp although we didn’t try it. As planned we enjoyed the Igraine restaurants, particularly SKIF, Ante and Excalibur Snack Bar (the name undersells its qualities) – see separate reviews. The Café Dona, ice cream parlour & café is also great. Everywhere portion sizes were very generous and quality high. Hotel

We arrived at Split airport and even though the minbus transfer was rather long, the views were incredible. Hotel is in the sleepy town of Igrane, which is south of the more lively Makarska. Hotel was superb. We stayed in a quiet bungalow type of accommodation at the end of the complex (above the quiet area of the infinity pool, which we preferred more than the main pool). Huge selection of food at breakfast and dinner, which we couldn’t fault. Water dispenser was available at breakfast but not with dinner, so had to pay for bottled water. This was only downside and as a non alcohol drinker, think it should have been made available each meal time. Really friendly & helpful staff and a great Tui rep, who recommended a great boat trip to Brac island (this place was beautiful)! We hired a car for a couple of days and drove to Dubrovnik. Long drive but again, stunning views and the old town of Dubrovnik and the GofT tour is a must. Will definitely return to Croatia as we’d love to explore Split and the region north of the county.

The silence, the view, the services, the cleaning, the attention for the details and for the needs of the guests, the food, the infinity pool, the threes, and many more for a relaxing vacation, all top. We really engoy our stay and we do recomand this hotel