Valamar Tamaris Resort

Currently staying here at the moment. Staying in a family suite. On arrival we found that our room had a few issues - telephones not working, shower leaks all over the floor, hairdryer broke after 2 minutes of using it, there's an entire curtain missing from one of the windows, remote control for the TV missing, air conditioning control buttons broken and fan in one of the bathrooms making a horrible noise. Not even water in the fridge. The pools are ridiculously busy and it's a struggle to get a bed. Meal times are absolute carnage with so many people queuing for food, plates literally being pushed into your back there's so many people. The soft drinks included in the all inclusive are un drinkable and the tonic at the pool bar is also undrinkable. If you go to the beach at the resort, despite being all inclusive you have to pay for everything including beds and umbrellas. Literally the only positive I can say about the place is the nighttime entertainment. AVOID!! This is the most unrelaxing all inclusive resort I've ever been to!!

Making our debut in Croatia, our arrival at the Valamar Tamaris Resort began with a promising flourish. The entrance makes a solid first impression, complemented by a genuinely warm greeting at reception. Step through the spacious lobby and out onto the terrace, and you are met with an undeniably striking coastal panorama. Unfortunately, that initial gloss begins to fade once you settle in. Accommodations & Dining: Form Over Function The family double room is best described as functional—decidedly small and basic, though adequate if you plan to spend minimal time indoors. However, the true Achilles' heel of the resort is its main dining venue, the Mediterraneo Restaurant. While the buffet offers a decent variety, the cooking suffers from a heavy hand—rendering the meat options noticeably overcooked. Worse still is the restaurant’s chaotic logistics: * The Greeting Trap: Friendly smiles at the host stand give way to a chaotic free-for-all the moment you step inside. Unlike other resorts of a similar status that escort guests to open tables, here you are left to fend for yourself. * The Buffet Bottleneck: The serving area is hopelessly underdesigned for the sheer volume of guests. Trapped in a single, winding arc of a line, you are forced to shuffle past tray after tray of unwanted dishes just to reach the items you actually desire. * Self-Service Drinks: While draft options are self-serve, those hoping for proper table service or an curated wine list will be sorely disappointed. Poolside Dynamics: High Energy vs. Lost Tranquility The outdoor pool offerings feel undersized for a resort of this scale, and the sunbed situation requires careful navigation: * The Activity Pool: Lively and bustling, but sun loungers are snatched up almost instantly. * The Relax Pool: Nominally a serene sanctuary, complete with strict bans on inflatables and ball games. > A Credit to Staff: Management deserves praise for strictly enforcing the "no reserving sunbeds" rule—a rarity in modern resorts. > Regrettably, they fail to police the noise levels. By late afternoon, the Relax Pool inevitably suffers from the activity pool’s overspill. As an influx of young children migrates over, the tranquil atmosphere evaporates into elevated noise, shattering any illusion of a quiet retreat. The Verdict So Far The Valamar Tamaris Resort manages to deliver a pleasant stay on paper, but it falls short of true hospitality excellence. Between the chaotic dining infrastructure and misplaced pool dynamics, it remains a notch below expectations. Dispatches to follow as the stay continues.

This hotel is far from 4 star hotel , very disappointed with food and room

Location is good, atmosphere perfect , room is not very good- horrible mattress very soft, service and food excellent

Great hotel, food and drinks fabulous. Pool bar excellent especially Vejlko and Milos , both looked after our party wonderfully, must add all staff on pool bar were fantastic. Beautiful location in the bay , lovely walks all round the resort.