TUI BLUE Tropical

We had a family vacation (2 adults and a kid) in Oct 2019. First of all, note that if you like to go out on excursions, to explore the region etc. this is definitely NOT your region. Everything is pretty boring there unless you want to spent 2 hours to get to an interesting place. But if you’re looking for a nice beach vacation with kids where they can be busy and you can relax - that’s is the place. So, where do I begin. Location and territory. The hotel is in 15-20 min drive from Dalaman airport, so it’s perfect for traveling with small kids. It’s right by the sea but the territory of the hotel is big so it’s about 5-10min walk from your room or the lobby. We had a lovely 30-min walk around the territory every evening which was really nice as you literally have no other possibility to walk/move aside around the territory :) one big pool with slides, one medium deep pool between villas, one medium pool with kids slides - for kids, one open small pool for the smallest kids and another one - covered, you can find it by kids club. Sun beds are all over the territory, by the pools and on the grass as well so there’s enough place for everyone. The beach is sandy, it’s located in protected zone because in season turtles lay their eggs there but the sea is deep. What was irritating - few fish that decided that our legs are delicious and they bit them. If you’re moving - no danger, if you’re still- you’re bitten. No blood, nothing like that, simply unpleasant ‘cause unexpected. I hated them, they spoiled the sea for me. And mosquitos. When the sun starts to go down, here they are, crowds of them! If you survive 40 minutes - with repellent or bu quickly running to your room and staying there, in 40-50 minutes they’re totally gone. Anyway, don’t forget mosquito repellent. The hotel has nothing to do with those two things, but it’s better to be aware. As of good things, if you’re lucky you can meet a turtle in the territory, casually going somewhere on its own business :) and cats, lots of them. There’re really at home there and even have their own tiny house. You may know that Turkish in general love cats so be ready to meet all cats at the terrace of the restaurant waiting for their share of your breakfast or dinner. :) they’re friendly and lovable :) Rooms. They have rooms in the main building and in 2-stored villas (family rooms)around it. All buildings are far from the sea so don’t worry about getting sea view - you won’t. Rooms have been recently renovated but the washrooms are “tired”, need some renovation. In general - beds are comfy, enough pillows, tidy. Cleaning was proper. During our stay several nights the hotels experienced troubles with electricity, I hope they fixed it. Staff. I loved those people! Friendly, smiling, trying to help where they can. One night was Italian and two waitresses and a sous-chef sang in the restaurant. They were gorgeous! Such small thingies that make a huge imprint! Food. Pretty good. Lamb, chicken, fish, veal. Honestly, fish was not the best there, kinda dry, but meat was really good. Always enough, no queues, enough salads, side dishes etc. you can make your own salad or take one that’s ready. And the guy who was in charge of meat dishes for evenings (who was standing at the corner table with his big knife and big piece of whatever he had been cooking that night) - Thank you! You’re awesome in what you do! Regarding a-la carte restaurant, I highly recommend their Turkish restaurant (Tavern) and please don’t waste your evening on the Italian one. Juices are not natural, that upset me a little. And Every night has it’s theme. I can’t say anything about animation as I don’t like such things but kids animations was ok. They have two kids clubs - English and Russian-speaking, each has its building. English-speaking is more active, they are more visible during the day, but Russian-speaking, after you find their building, is a real help and my daughter enjoyed spending time there, so thanks a lot, girls! To sum up. Few minuses and lots, lots of positive memories. We’d love to come back!

Really nice family hotel with a very good pool and excellent SPA facility. Staff are good especially at meal times when ensuring large groups are accomodated and seated together. Food is very good and you do not go hungry.