Bluesun Hotel Soline

Our holiday experience was spoilt by the issue of insufficient sun beds. Hotel guests were getting up at the crack of dawn to reserve them with towels. Some were reserved and then left unused. There are notes on the parasols asking people not to do this but as there aren’t enough sun-beds for everyone it is a vicious circle! The other thing I would add is the layout of the building is very confused. It’s not ideal having to walk through the dinner service to go out in the evening, but it is the quickest route. Apart from that our room was very clean and the staff were friendly and helpful. The local restaurants are good but the menus are all a bit similar.

The location of the hotel is amazing; on the beach, peaceful, safe, beautiful views, and conveniently near nice shops and restaurants. The hotel itself feels like it's given up. - The wine bar had been closed for three years apparently, so no pool bar or service. - No towel hooks or rails in our room (001). - Blocked shower drain so it overflowed if you weren't quick. - Our bed was 2 singles pushed together and 2 single sheets/duvets. - The snack bar was very limited (burgers and salads. Some days, cakes). - The smart function of the TV did not work. - Many of the water features were not turned on or in working order and some used for storage. - No milk in the rooms for tea and coffee. There were a couple of fruit tea bags and small cheap sachets of instant coffee. We were told to get milk from the bar. - Gym and spa equipment out of order. The best bits were the location, the cocktails, the massages in the spa, mostly friendly staff, and we were able to check in early and check out an hour late. I would definitely visit Brela again but not at this hotel.

Pros: • The location is undeniably beautiful, offering stunning views from the sea-view rooms. • Lovely beaches are nearby, along with beachfront restaurants that provide a great dining experience. Cons: Unfortunately, our overall experience was far from pleasant. 1. Breakfast: • The food was consistently cold and far from fresh. • The fruit provided was tinned, and the juice from the machine was subpar, tasting artificial and unpleasant. • We were surprised to find that even water at the restaurant came at an extra cost. 2. Staff Attitude: • Upon arrival, the receptionist made us feel unwelcome, displaying an obvious lack of interest. 3. Parking & Accessibility: • Parking costs €9 per day and isn’t even on the hotel premises. • The hotel itself is hard to find by car, adding unnecessary stress to our arrival. 4. Room & Balcony Issues: • Our room had a persistent, unpleasant odor. • The balcony glass was cracked, making it feel unsafe. • There were only uncomfortable chairs on the balcony—no loungers or beds to relax on. • One of the tiles on the balcony was loose and coming up, which posed a potential hazard. • The bathroom tap was filthy and completely unacceptable (photos attached). 5. Hotel Appearance: • The exterior is extremely run-down and in dire need of a fresh coat of paint to make it more appealing. 6. Pool Area: • There were hardly any sunbeds available at the pool, forcing us to go to the beach instead. However, this meant paying an additional €9 per day for a sunbed, which quickly added up. 7. Restaurant Experience: • Staff require payment for drinks as you go, which disrupts the dining experience and feels overly rigid. • Dinner hours are limited to 7–9 PM, and during this time, the restaurant becomes overcrowded with long queues for food. Overall, while the location is fantastic, the hotel’s shortcomings in service, cleanliness, and overall management overshadow any positives. We would not recommend staying here unless significant improvements are made. I would definitely not class this as a four star hotel probably be closer to 3. We actually almost moved hotels in the middle of our trip as we really weren’t enjoying it and regretted booking this hotel. We also found the food signs to be incorrect one of them had vegan chilli but in allergens said milk? Made me seriously doubt how true the tags were.

We stayed in a double side sea view room and it was lovely - nice, modern and very clean. Hairdryer was not included and we had to ask for it. On arrival, staff were friendly but had very little information about bus timetables etc considering Brela only had 2 restaurants open. Instead, we walked up a relatively steep hill to find the bus timetable and we luckily timed it right to catch a bus into Split - I’ve added the timetable (April 2025). Moreover, we walked to Baska Voda and took a bus to Markaska which were both very lovely and had a bit more going on. Unfortunately weather was a bit rubbish aside from two days that were sunny with a strong wind. Our main down side of our holiday was the restaurant and the food situation. Breakfast was good: juice available and a fairly good selection of food. However, dinner was not as good. Limited selection of food & poor service (no one came over to take drinks unless we called them over and even added a service charge which was unclear if it was mandatory or not). Additionally no one seemed to dress up? Maybe it’s the time of year we went but we felt quite disappointed. Overall, Brela is lovely and even out of peak we loved the scenery and restaurants outside the hotel are cheaper and seemed friendlier. Other places we visited also were lovely and would recommend as Croatia is very beautiful. Would just be nicer if the hotel had more going on (no entertainment, no games room, bars seemed closed and outdoor pool closed) and we ended up going to bed early. It would also be helpful for reception to have a map of the hotel and bus timetables.