TUI BLUE Orquidea

We stayed here 10th September for 11 nights the pictures on TUI site look nice which is why I booked it but didn’t expect so many kids as it was in school time. There is always a morning rush for sunbeds when let through starting ropes at 8am not because of lack of sunbeds as there are hundreds but only about a dozen with fixed umbrellas which are covered in mold. Don’t stay on 11th top floor as balconies are enclosed and do not get sun we complained and were moved to 7th floor which was better but had a very noisier ac fan. Be careful as there are steps down to seating area which do not have any markings so are not apparent to anyone with poor eyesight The showers need to be refurbished as there is moldy silicone sealing in them. Food is generally ok but I did have one episode where I was sick overnight wether It was cross contamination of food I’m not sure because I think it may have been the vegetable soup with shell fish as I am allergic to them. Allergy sufferers beware as the labelling for this is poor. The highlight was the birthday night where we had a meal at the on site Sultan restaurant which was excellent and worth the money. As we were all inclusive we got 25% off bill and had great steak and salmon with drinks for £54 which was reasonable. Seating for adult area is not enough as tables are mostly set as 4’s with lots of couples wanting 2’s so causing people waiting due to wasting of 4 tables with only 2 people on. One day most of the tables were reserved as the national male volleyball team came in causing a lot of disruption to hotel guests. This is very out of the way with very few shops only selling souvenirs around with no beach so you will have to get bus or taxi if you want more. On our stay 2 out of the 3 lifts were out of order varying between them over several days. There is an adult swimming area with nice brolllies etc with is fenced off, which you have to pay extra of €6 per person for only 2 hrs so works out expensive if you want peace and quiet. Drinks are not branded so bit watery Cocktails should be avoided as they are syrups and do don’t taste anything like you would normally expect. The evening entertainment is ok and the staff try hard to make it enjoyable The outside entertainers employed who come in are of a low standard and nothing like the quality of those in Benidorm. All in all I think this should be a 3 star hotel as it is more like butlins used to be If you have a family with little kids and are not too fussy I’m sure you will enjoy it here.

After reading the reviews, my husband and I were extremely worried as to what to expect. What can I say - we found the hotel welcoming, helpful and spotlessly clean. Our room was a fabulous size overlooking the sea on the 7th floor, number 717. It was very quiet. The bed and pillows were very comfortable, the lighting in the room was lovely too. The safe was free and easy to use. There was a fridge in the room which was great for the large bottle of water we were given. I just left a message every day for water and it was left by the cleaners who did an amazing job. We also asked for fresh milk from the bar staff , which we kept in there for our hot drinks - there was plenty of tea and coffee but you can always get more from the dining room if needed. The food was always hot with a great selection to suit everyone. Not sure what people in other reviews were complaining about - it makes you wonder what food they eat at home? The choice was vast at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Plus there is the snack bar by the pools and bar if you wanted, served from 11.00 - 17.00. In my opinion I don’t recommend the hotel for couples as such, even though we did enjoy it. However for babies, toddlers and young children it’s fabulous. Everything is geared up to cater for young families. From the baby lounge to the toddler pool and the children’s clubs. They even have a small buffet area especially for the children to help themselves. There is also the Adult only area in the restaurant. Also we recommend the Taverna included for 1 booking if you are on a one week all inclusive holiday. It’s lovely. There is plenty of entertainment going on day and night to suit all ages. The drinks are all local but good and the soft drink on tap to help yourself are all branded Coke, Fanta, sprite etc. all served by lovely friendly staff. The only one problem is that the drinks in the main bar that opens at 17.00 are served in plastic cups until 18.00. Really though this isn’t a big problem. The little walk way along the coast line is pretty but very rocky. Only strong swimmers can enter the sea. There is a lovely quiet grass area overlooking the sea to lie on a sunbed if you wanted to escape the business of around the pools. The hotel has a spa and adult only pool that you have to pay for. It was more or less empty as it was quite expensive. This was advertised as inclusive but was misleading. The area outside the hotel is really lovely with a restaurants and shops. Lovely to walk around. A really lovely coffee shop and there is a pharmacy right across the road from the hotel. The hotel is very close to 2 well stocked supermarkets and the 2 small shops within the hotel are really good. I have to say I am very impressed with Tui. From the booking, to the flights and the care it has been fabulous. Tui Blue has been exceptional. One thing that did impress us was that we arrived at the hotel at 21.00 and they had opened the restaurant for us. I would not hesitate to recommend this hotel. It’s great value for money and the staff were wonderful - they could not do enough for us. Tui reps are there daily if you need them. I would not hesitate to book and stay again.

Location is great for not having to travel to long from the airport. Excellent views from our hotel window. The staff were very helpful because my husband is disabled. The cleaniness was outstanding as there was always someone cleaning. The room was excellent and very comfortable. The atmosphere was a bit overwhelming because there was a lot of families with young children. Excellent price and well worth it if you have got a young family but I found it a bit too busy for my liking, But I did enjoy myself.

A few small restaurants bars near, but an excellent bus service nearby to explore further. The hotel has a friendly atmosphere with the staff always willing to help. The room was comfortable with a fridge and very good air-conditioning, it was cleaned regularly with towel change's. The food was very good with something always taking our fancy.

Me and my daughter have just came back from a 4 night stay , overall really pleased with the hotel . Only small problem we couldn’t get into our room until 2pm which I hadn’t read about before hand .