Tui Blue Adriatic Beach - Adults Only

Location and Views: The hotel is praised for its stunning coastal and mountain views, quiet surroundings, and proximity to a beautiful pebble beach with crystal-clear water. Many guests appreciated the peaceful environment, ideal for relaxation.

My partner and I have just returned having spent 11 nights at the Adriatic. On the whole we had a lovely time, however there are simple improvements which could be made. Here is an honest review. I would score 3 1/2 but unable to do so: Location: If your wanting a relaxing sit by the sea / pool type of holiday, there can’t be anywhere as relaxing as here. The scenery is beautiful, the sea clear with views to die for. However please bear in mind you are very isolated, with limited public transport or taxis. The taxi refuse to pick up due to the location. However this didn’t affect our stay walking to Dvenik and catching the ferry to Hvar. However be warned 2/3 miles is on a main road and we were lucky enough to get a lift back by a kind waitress later in the day. Staff: Initially I found the staff to be approachable and pleasant especially on our arrival. A special mention to TJ Michael from the bar for making the fake Malibu cocktails and also Anna in the restaurant who was always very pleasant, smiling and happy to see us. However I did find some staff rather rude. It felt like a chore serving us at the bar or restaurant. I found Anna on the bar to be rude, lacking customer service or even smiling at customers. Whilst on holiday we did make a complaint to Nancy TUI rep. This was in relation to the food as we thought the evening meals on the whole were very average with no live cooking station, the lack of customer service & many activities being cancelled, which was frustrating. Nancy took my email address and stated she would respond directly to me. I waited 3 days with no response and saw her on the 4th day. She said ‘has no one been in touch’, again promised my partner and I an update. On the 5 day she walked to the bar and blatantly just ignored us. I found this service to be inadequate and rather disappointing for a TUI representative. Food: There was always something to eat, however the live cooking stations were mainly just dried meat with a sauce, in my opinion just lacked any quality or thought from the chef. We found the breakfast to be the best meal of the day, which in my opinion is the easiest to satisfy customers, followed by lunch then the evening meal. On occasions the main chef would appear walking around the stations and the food station, however I would have really appreciated some better quality food with more seasoning/ taste. I did note towards the end of our holiday there was a front of house member of staff, this was something we had mentioned to Nancy. I do feel been greeted as you walk to have your evening meal and checking on staffs customer service to be important. One evening we observed a member of the waiting staff on his phone 4/5 times in a 20 minute period, whilst tables were dirty and customer were waiting to be seated. Again this is a very easy improvement which could be made. On an evening we usually just had pasta and salad. I would say the deserts were pretty decent though. Pool / Sea:

•Swim Up Room (Room 3006) The swim up room was the highlight of our stay - without this upgrade, I would have been extremely disappointed. However, the pool had missing tiles that need replacing, and being in the corner room by the steps meant constant foot traffic and people putting their hands in our pool. The fridge barely kept items cold, and when we reported it, reception simply said "that's how they are." •Food - Major Disappointment The biggest letdown was the food quality. Bacon was full of hard bits that I constantly had to pick out. The late breakfast (10-11am) was pointless - staff had already cleared away hot items. The buffet was repetitive and unappetizing; I struggled to fill my plate most nights, resorting to just pizza and pasta. Room service wasn't much better - we had to send back cold burgers and overdone chips. We ended up walking to a beachfront restaurant most evenings. The à la carte menu was extremely limited with only 4 basic mains, with nicer options requiring extra payment. •Drinks - Another Letdown As a cocktail lover, I was forced to drink Prosecco the entire stay because the cocktails were terrible. A "brandy sour" made with brandy, Sprite, and Angostura bitters? A "gin fizz" with Sprite and sweet & sour mix? They don't mention the premium package (€210pp for 6 days) until arrival - without it, there are no premium spirits included. •Facilities & Service The beach bar was convenient for swim-up guests but closed after 4 days. Inconsistent policies - initially couldn't take a bottle of Prosecco to room but could take 4 glasses, then allowed it on the final day. Private beach charges €11 per sunbed plus €6 for umbrellas (increased to €12 during our stay). Indoor shop prices were ridiculous - €5 for crisps. •The Positives Staff were genuinely lovely and welcoming - the best part of our experience. Housekeeping was excellent, servicing daily with friendly ladies who kept everything clean and replenished. When we had a smelly drain issue, they quickly contacted maintenance. The location and Croatian views are stunning. •Bottom Line Would I return? Absolutely not. For £4,100 for 10 days, this felt like money thrown away. There are much better options available for this price point. Croatia remains beautiful, but this hotel doesn't do it justice. Visited September 2025