TUI BLUE Makarska - Adults Only

If you were every trying to decide between going to the TUI Blue Adriatic Beach and this one which is just a few kilometers away, hear me out!! We spent 2 night at each of the hotels: - the Adriatic Beach is all inclusive option, you don't have that here, which I don't mind. But I must say the endless mohitos at the Adriatic Beach were a true highlight - food is 80% the same in both hotels. I liked the dinner options in TUI Makarska much better, but desserts were better in Adriatic Beach. Muuuch nicer view and position of the restaurant in TUI Makarska. The Adriatic Beach one is high up since the hotel is huge - our room in TUI Makarska had a great sea view, but the closet right at the enterence door was terribly placed and what is the deal with the shower and toilet separated from the wash hand basin by a swinging door? Not clear on that one. Anyway, the room at Adriatic beach was much more practical. - the guests at the Adriatic Beach were younger and the party kind, but it wasn't rowdy at the pool at all, just nice fun, good music and plenty of drinking. The guests at TUI Makarska were much older and looking for calm vacation. Both hotels are of course Adults-Only! - the pool at the Adriatic beach is huge and I loved itand there is a jacuzzi by the main pool. There are two completely separated smaller pools a TUI Makarska which are ok but kind of a let down compared. The beach though is much better in Igrane at TUI Makarska. The pebbles at Adriatic Beach were sharp as hell. Also at Adriatic beach you have to be early to reserve good pool chairs, but at TUI Makarska there were always some free ones (probably because half of the guest prefered the beach) - little bits I noticed and appreciated as well: the welcome drink at TUI Makarska was a nice touch; we LOVED the movie night by the pool in TUI Makarska; the pool staff in Adriatic beach are extra cool.

The hotel room was spacious and clean. The staff was amazing. The food was okay. A lot of fun activities that were organized, especially the movie night in the open sky.

If you are looking for a quiet break, Adults only hotel located in a quiet fishing village, right on the beach, this is perfect. The hotel has a spa, gym and sauna and provides pool towels to use in the hotel and on the beach (sun beds on the beach cost €15 for 2 beds and an umbrella) Would recommend bed and breakfast option, which gives you the opportunity to eat out in the local restaurants where the fish is fresh and at a good price. Breakfast is good, lots of choice from cooked to continental and a choice of tea/coffee and juices. There is a local bus to Makarska or taxi options, which I found expensive. If you like walking you can walk to the nearby village, along the coast or hire bikes together around.

Stayed four nights and loved every minute. It's a beautiful setting with a great beach area and a choice of an infinity pool and a regular pool. Igrane is a quiet little town, but there are several restaurants on the town promenade right around the corner. Breakfast options were plentiful, with seating looking out onto the sea. Our visit was made very special by the extremely friendly and helpful staff. Special kudos to Ivana, Greta and Jelena up front and Ivan and Claudio at the Culanarium restaurant on premises. Please don't hesitate to book this hotel. You will not regret it. Make sure you say hi to the up front ladies for us!

Nice, adults only:)! hotel and staff with wide range of food both for breakfast and dinner in a small village however with some shops and restaurants. Game room, books, gym, trainer led exercise opportunities, live music in the evening and wide range of excursions to select from to make you busy if interested.