Scores at a Glance
Girandella Resort, Valamar CollectionTUI BLUE Kalamota Island
Overall
8.5
8.4
Beach
8.8
8.1
Food
8.0
8.0
Service
8.3
8.5
Rooms
8.4
8.0
Value
7.6
7.8
Romance
—
8.6
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
8.4
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.7 (2,887)
Google Rating
4.6 (890)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $74
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
—
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
60 min
Airport Transfer
60 min
All Scores
8.8
Beach
8.1
8.0
Food
8.0
8.3
Service
8.5
8.4
Rooms
8.0
7.6
Value
7.8
8.7
Family
—
—
Romance
8.6
—
Quiet
9.0
—
Remote work
6.4
Vibes
—
Romance
Yes
—
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
—
Girandella Resort, Valamar Collection
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from PUY
TUI BLUE Kalamota Island
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 1 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from DBV
Pros — Girandella Resort, Valamar Collection
- Clear Adriatic beachfront location
- Family-focused all-inclusive section
- Walkable to Rabac
- Multiple resort sections for different traveler types
- Strong family amenities
Pros — TUI BLUE Kalamota Island
- Only-hotel island feel with a calm, car-free setting.
- Officially verified beach proximity, coordinates, room count, pool count, and restaurant count.
- Good fit for couples wanting quiet rather than resort bustle.
Cons — Girandella Resort, Valamar Collection
- All-inclusive is section-specific
- Croatia is outside the current country vocabulary
- Pebble beach
- Large resort can feel busy
Cons — TUI BLUE Kalamota Island
- Access depends on boat transfers.
- Limited nearby nightlife and off-resort variety.
- Natural beaches and coves may not satisfy travelers expecting broad sandy beachfront.