TUI BLUE Victoria Menorca

Hotel je přímo u 300m dlouhé písčité pláže malebné vesničky Santo Tomas na jihu ostrova. Hotel má 250 pokojů, ale i při plné obsazenosti působí klidným dojmem díky adults-only modelu. Ve všech prostorách i na pokoji je vzorně čisto a klid. Neruší žádné hlasité animace. U bazénu je dostatek lehátek jakož i možnost si lehnout do stínu vzrostlých stromů na zahradě. A na pláž je od branky jen 30 metů. Běžný dvoulůžkový pokoj s balkonem je prostorný a má minibar. Nevyužili jsme možnost all-inclusive, polopenze nám vyhovovala, protože cena nápojů je přiměřená. Snídaně jsou opuletní co výběru včetně místních specialit, včetně čerstvého smootie a nechybí ani cava. Věčeře byly vynikající, bohaté co do výběru předkrmů, hlavních jídel i dezertů. Lze sedět uvnitř klimatizovaného sálu i venku. Obsluha je milá a pozorná. Od hotelu je příjemná procházka na sousední pláže Son Bou. Hotel můžeme jen doporučit a rádi se vrátíme zas.

This was our second time returning to this beautiful hotel, and once again, we were not disappointed. We don’t usually return to the same hotels, as we like to explore new places, but we had such a lovely holiday the first time that we decided to come back - and we are so glad we did! This year we stayed in a double room on the third floor (we had a suite last year) it had everything we needed, bed was comfortable, air con worked well. For me, the staff and management are what truly make this hotel special. During our stay, they demonstrated just how caring, compassionate and genuinely thoughtful they are. Sometimes it’s the little things, and the way people treat you when it really matters, that you remember most. The care and kindness shown by the team will stay with me for a very long time. And then there were the other guests. You can’t give a TripAdvisor award to fellow holidaymakers, but we met some genuinely lovely and amazing people during our stay, and they are people I will always remember. The hotel itself is spotlessly clean - everywhere you look, it is beautifully maintained. The animation team are fantastic. Although we didn’t take part in the activities, they always took the time to ask how we were and have a chat. You can tell they genuinely love their jobs, and that really comes across. The reception, restaurant and bar staff, lifeguard - everyone was absolutely brilliant. It was lovely to see so many familiar faces again and to be welcomed back. The gardens are beautiful and so well maintained. The grass area overlooking the gorgeous sunny beach at Santo Tomas is one of my favourite places to sit. There never seemed to be any rush for a sunbed, even in the afternoons, and it was lovely to simply sit there and take in the view with a nice cold San Miguel. And then, of course, there was the total eclipse - what an incredible memory that will always be. The hotel provided glasses for everyone, and sitting on the terrace with a glass of bubbly, watching the eclipse, while hearing everyone on the beach and around the hotel cheer and clap as it reached totality, was absolutely magical. A moment I will never forget. The food was great too, and the pool bar food was of such a good standard. I certainly never went hungry! There was always a lovely selection of salads, vegetables, rice and pasta, with a proper vegetarian dish on some nights. And the carrot cake was lovely! Santo Tomas is a quieter resort, which is exactly what we enjoy. There is a well-stocked supermarket, gift shop and pharmacy nearby if needed, and the local bus stop is right outside the hotel, making it easy to get around. Menorca is a beautiful island, and if you can explore it's so worth it! We will definitely be back next year. We can completely understand why so many people return here year after year. There is something very comforting about coming back to somewhere familiar, knowing you can relax, unwind and be looked after by such a wonderful team. Thank you to everyone at the hotel for making our stay so memorable. You should all be incredibly proud of what you have created here. We look forward to seeing you all again.

Great hotel in a a great location. Rooms: The rooms were great, I shared a twin bed room with my brother and my parents were in another. The cleaning staff were in every day and did a great job, the only thing was that as I was with my brother, we would separate the beds so we each had our own and every day the staff would move them back together which was a bit annoying but a very small issue. There is air conditioning in the room which was lovely especially of a night time as we went in August and it was very humid. Food and drinks: Most days we went to the buffet restaurant which is the main restaurant and it was lovely, the staff always greeted us and showed us to a table and the waiting staff worked very hard. The food was great, standard TUI hotel spread. It would have been nice if they had more vegetarian options, for example most nights they had meat pizzas out and only one or two nights of the week we stayed did they have a cheese pizza, just a bit more variety would have been great but again, this wasn't a big issue. There were plenty of options like cheesy potatoes, pastas, curries, etc and the breakfast spread was particularly great, they had an overnight oats bowl which was very tasty. There were all the full English options out, pancakes, waffles, fruits, cereals, etc. On one night we went to the restaurant you have to book in for on the rooftop terrace and it was lovely, the views were superb and the service was brilliant. I was a bit concerned about what I would order as there didn't seem to be many veggie options but I saw they had ratatouille, so I ordered that and was very pleased with it. The staff made it all feel very fancy and luxurious which was nice. I have never been to a proper fancy restaurant so it was fun to get a taste of what they're like. The poolside bar served food for lunch time which was a great option, you ordered your meal rather than picking from the buffet spread like in the main restaurant which was just a nice little change some days. I had the fish and chips and loaded nachos and it was lovely. Cocktails were great, came in very big glasses, some of them came in pint glasses which was a lot to drink. Most people in the hotel would come and spend the evening at this bar to watch the entertainment and enjoy a drink. It would close at 12 which was fine, but they would turn all the lights off in the sitting area and lock the door even if there was people still out there which was a bit weird. We would be sitting in the dark and then would have to walk round to the front doors of the hotel to get back in. The bar closing is fine and even locking the doors as I'm sure its for security but turning the lights off in the sitting area while people were still sitting out there felt a bit weird, even from a safety standpoint you'd think they'd have a few little lights. Activities: There are always activities to do, the girls who organise them and plan them all are lovely and have great ideas. They had aqua aerobics, yoga, beer pong, silent discos, poker night, music shows of an evening, water polo and so many more. You never felt pressured to join any if you weren't interested and if you did you could go at your own pace and just enjoy it. The activity leaders were lovely and always said hi around the hotel and were always up for a chat. The pool was lovely and warm, very refreshing if you've been sunbathing. There was a rooftop pool as well which I didn't try but looked lovely as the view up there was beautiful, especially at sunset. There was a gym that was open in the day and a ping pong table so there was always something to do if you wanted. Staff: As I've said above, the staff were brilliant. The staff in the restaurant were lovely and quickly cleared plates and were always about if you wanted anything. They seemed to work long hours, both there early in the morning for breakfast and there for the evening meal, but never seemed tired (which I wouldn't blame them for at all), they were very professional and friendly. The bartenders in the poolside bar of an evening were fun and provided a great service as well. Waiters would come over and take your orders for you and bring them over so you would'nt even have to go to the bar. The bar staff would join in with the evening entertainment which was really fun, they would get up and dance with the performers and guests for a song every now and then which was a lot of fun. It was a really nice atmosphere as everyone was allowed to have fun and it made the whole experience 10 times better. Cleaning staff worked very hard and did a great job. Area: Sant Tomas is such a beautiful area, we went during the August eclipse and sat on the rocks to the left of the beach to watch it. The beach is just a minute walk from the hotel if that, with a door toward the bottom of the grass (of the hotel grounds) that lets you out onto the path. The sea was so warm it was like getting in the bath. Ive never known a sea to be so warm, usually there's at least a little chill when you first get in but it was properly warm. There's a nice little costal path you can walk as well which is beautiful. There are a few little supermarkets just across the road from the hotel if you need anything, there's a food shop, a pharmacy, gift shops (which have plenty of floats if you want one for the sea). We went on an excursion to Cautedella which was fun, we went to the top of the highest mountain on Menorca and saw the little church at the top and then went to the town. It's small so it doesn't take too long to have a look around, we spent about two hours and that felt like the right amount of time. There's a beautiful harbour and some lovely restaurants and some great old buildings to have a look at like the palace . Overall it was a great stay and I really enjoyed my time there. Could have been made better by just a few little things I've mentioned above like the veggie options and the lights around the bar but don't let them put you off.

Amazing hotel with exceptionally clean, spacious rooms and very friendly staff. We had an early flight into Menorca and, to our surprise, our room was ready by 11:00am, which is very rare in hotels and was absolutely brilliant. The food was fresh and varied each evening, while still having some staples such as paella, pasta and fish dishes. The snack bar at lunchtime provided exceptional service and the food was fantastic. I would highly recommend the ham and cheese toastie and the chicken burger! I can’t comment much on the entertainment as we didn’t take part, but there was always something going on throughout the day if you wanted to get involved. One of the best things was that there were no “sunbed wars” — there were plenty of sunbeds available throughout the day, which made for a very relaxing holiday. The location is quite remote, with only a few restaurants and bars nearby, although there are supermarkets and a pharmacy close to the hotel. We found that a week was long enough, and I would definitely recommend booking half board. Son Bou has a much wider choice of restaurants, but it’s around a 25-minute taxi ride away, costing approximately €30 each way. The hotel can easily book a taxi for you, and for the return journey you can simply use the taxi rank in Son Bou. The beach is a short walk from the hotel. It’s a little rocky to begin with, but once you get there, it opens up onto a lovely, clean sandy beach. Remember to take your towels and possibly a beach umbrella, as there aren’t many sunbeds available to hire. If you do want to rent one, they cost around €20 each. Overall, we had a fantastic stay and would definitely recommend this hotel!

We were here for two weeks and we loved it! The hotel is in the quiet area of Santo Tomas but it was a perfect location for us. A very short walk to the beach and you can also walk to the beaches near Son Bou. There is a bus stop right outside the hotel (but we got excursions and the pick up point was our hotel). My husband and I like to run and we managed to do a 5k including along the promenade which was nice and easy, best to do it at 7 am before it gets too hot! All the staff were really friendly. Our room was on the fifth floor facing the pool and it was a quiet room and had all the facilities we needed including tea and coffee. Housekeeping came every day to clean and give fresh towels (you get pool towels from reception). We were really impressed with our room and slept well and found it very comfy. I’d recommend downloading the TUI Blu app (separate from the TUI app) as then you can check into their activities. It was great that they had a range of options including aqua aerobics. I loved doing the yoga, Pilates and fitness classes. The rep, Viktoria, was great and I enjoyed doing the sunset and sunrise yoga which you do on the beach. There are jacuzzis you can go to (which are cold but believe me, in 34 degrees heat this is what you need). There is a rooftop pool, which gets busy so it’s best to get there when it opens at 10 or before it closes at 6. With the stay, we got a free complimentary meal at the restaurant on the rooftop. The food was average but well presented and nice views so it felt special. The main pool is nice and plenty of sunbeds. They also have floating sunbeds which we loved and are perfect for cooling off while reading your book! The buffet breakfast was good with plenty of choice of hot and cold food including for vegetarians (when you check in, if you have more specific dietary requirements they can cater for you). I particularly liked the hummus, avocado and poached egg on toast! We went half board so we had an evening buffet food. The food was good and although some evenings it might be a bit mix and match, it was all really nice and plenty of choice. The desserts were yummy! There is a supermarket across the road and also a cafe called Magic Pan which is nice for lunch (closed on Tuesdays). There is evening entertainment which you can join into if you want. Ours included a Michael Jackson tribute who was brilliant and a silent disco. Some others were a bit hit and mix but they put on a variety. We also played padel which is a short walk away from the Seth apartment reception and cost about 50 euros for a court for an hour and a half. We always enjoy playing so it was fun for us, they also had mini golf (nothing to do with the TUI hotel but I thought it would be nice to hear of what’s nearby)! We had a brilliant two weeks and would definitely come back. We can’t fault the hotel and the transfers and trips all went really well. We had a rep at the hotel and booked excursions: Ciutadella trip, Mahon trip and a boat trip. For two weeks we did pay what we thought was quite expensive for two weeks but it was worth it, everything went smoothly and the additional activities at the hotel was a touch - I would go back in a heartbeat!