TUI BLUE Orquídea

Not sure why I hadn’t reviewed this sooner. Had a great time here early October 2019. Staff are great, incredible helpful and polite. Even when the British guest are incredibly rude. They ate happy to help. We stayed in a family suite on the top floor (11th) and had a incredible view of the beach and surrounding coast line. Highly recommended. Room was very spacious and easily accommodated the 5 of us. Food and drink is of a high quality. The food is varied and always different. The breakfast is great. We ate in the main restaurant each day. There is additional restaurants on site however these come at a extra cost and are not included in the all inclusive. There are 2 large pools and a babies pool that is covered. They are bracing in temperature but you soon get used to it. We regularly stayed in there until 6:30/7pm. I had no problem reserving sun loungers in good positions. However, I hear, this is different in peak season. The beach is small but accessible from the hotel. Very clean and the water is lovely. Evening entertainment was great. The kids loved it. One thing to be aware of are the pool photographers. They do not leave you alone. They’re on your case every day. We had some lovely pics taken but couldn’t purchase them as we were quoted a small fortune for 2 pics on a memory stick. Whilst they are pleasant and polite, they do get annoying after the 20th photo. My advice, just decline the offer unless you are genuinely interested in having a pic taken. Overall very pleased with our stay. Would recommend the Orquadia to any family.

We spent the first week of March here and what a week it was. Beautiful weather, views, great facilities, friendly staff and good food. Arriving as a group of 7, my in-laws, brother-in-law, husband, and two young children (1&4yo,) we all found something to love. We were up on the 9th floor which gives you the most incredible view of the ocean, and on a clear day you can even see the sand dunes of Maspalomas! The room is comfy with an adequate amount of space. There are a couple of steps so we had to keep a close eye on our toddler...especially when it came to the doors as they lock to prevent people coming in, but not the lightning speed 22mo going out! Very comfy bed but twin beds just pushed together, with separate bedding even though it should have been a double. My daughter had the sofa to sleep on, not an actual bed so we used the top pillows to break her fall if she were to fall out on to the tiled floor. We got an initial bottle of water in the room but from then on we had to buy from the supermarket across the road. The pools are great, perhaps a little chilly, but fine by the afternoon. Sun beds were aplenty, and you can put them anywhere that suits you. No real need to save spaces unless you are very particular about where you want to sit! There is a nice little beach area but you do pay extra for the sun lounges there, I think it was €3 per bed, €3 for the umbrella. The hotel is 20mins from the airport so it was a relief to be the first drop with fatigued children after flying. There are really lovely shops next to the hotel, and restaurants too. The a-la-carte restaurant, The Tavern was such a nice surprise. You can dine here for an evening meal if all inc, and it was delicious, with a beautiful view too. It was a lovely atmosphere, with a taste of Spain in the tapas, with live music. A real special memory for me and my 4yo little girl dancing to the lovely lady singing and playing guitar. My 22mo little boy becomes obsessed about the Jurassic Park Arcade game down in the foyer, and is now a dinosaur fanatic. The 2 little playgrounds were lovely, the children made use of the baby rooms too. This place is so set up for young families we would highly recommend. Even the food is perfect. There is lots of choice, and I went with a fussy eater, and coming home with a chunky more easier fed child! He really got to try everything, and I think watching other children eat well has changed him! I could write so much more on here but I think you can see just from my pics, it’s worth a go :)