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.

Breakfast was great, good selection of everything, hotel was very clean in general and staff super helpful. We enjoyed some live music and a number of activities that were laid on by the hotel.

Breakfast was amazing; the view was breathtaking and doorman Ivan was the best. Dinner was also amazing with a lot of varieties of food (vegeterian options also). Other facilities such as spa, outdoor pool and gym are also on point and really good.

Our stay was absolutely perfect: we had a spacious room with good airconditioning, that kept the room cool even when it was more than 35 degrees outside. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, especially the people working the parking, the receptionists, and the staff working at the restaurants and bars. They made sure we were very well taken care off. The hotel has 2 pools with plenty of sunbeds, and additionally offers the option to rent a 'Bali bed' for the day. The hotel is next to the beach, so you can easily walk from your room to the sea. The breakfast buffet has a very large choice, and we especially appreciated the many healthy options (overnight oats, granola, yoghurt, fresh fruit...) next to the more standard options (french toast, crêpes, bread, cheeses, cold meat, ...). The dinner buffet is extensive, and changes every day. There is a representative from TUI excursions present in the lobby every day, so you can easily book excursions through them. The town where the hotel is located is small, but has several restaurants. It is much calmer than the very busy Makarska. Having a car is useful, if you want to travel around on your own.

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.