TUI BLUE Makarska
Last verified June 2026. Value is the weakest mark at 7.9. No resort can pay to change a score. See the full Palmprint file
Dining, pools and the beach
Dining & bars
Mare Restaurant (buffet; breakfast, lunch, dinner) and Culinarium à la carte (dinner only); Martini Lobby Bar, pool bar and cafe
Pools & waterplay
two outdoor pool areas, seasonal (closed roughly November–late April); swim-up suites offer direct pool access; entire hotel adults-only 16+
The beach itself
fine pebble beach with clear, calm water directly accessible from the hotel (hotel/operator descriptions); Adriatic — no sargassum
- Calm water, swimmable straight off the sand
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Before you book
Nine things the research turned up about TUI BLUE Makarska that the brochure does not say.
Best for couples who want scenic coastline, clear water, and a low-key adults-only atmosphere.
Despite the Makarska name, the hotel is in Igrane; plan transport for Makarska town.
This is half-board oriented on official TUI BLUE information, not necessarily a classic all-inclusive setup.
Hidden tips
Consider a swim-up sea-view junior suite if privacy and views are priorities.
Bring water shoes for the fine-pebble beach.
Use the promenade and nearby village for a change of scene, but plan transport for larger-town dining or excursions.
Things guests wish they had known
The resort is in Igrane, south of Makarska town, not in central Makarska.
The beach is fine pebble and water shoes may make swimming more comfortable.
The resort is better for quiet couples than nightlife or high-energy entertainment.
Most loved
3 themes- Sea views and direct clear-water beach access
- Peaceful adults-only atmosphere
- Friendly staff and relaxed couple-focused setting
Most complained about
3 themes- Small or less impressive room categories
- Paid loungers and extras
- Remote from Makarska town despite the name
A recent CroatiaTravelTips Reddit post describes TUI BLUE Makarska as beachfront, peaceful, and a strong Makarska Riviera base for travelers seeking fewer tourists.
The rate, and where to check it
Our tracker samples real rates for a two-adult, 7-night stay on a rotating schedule, so the number below is a checked price with a date on it, not a teaser. The channels underneath price the same stay; a few minutes across them is routinely worth a night's rate.
Per-person figures assume two sharing. Taxes and fees vary by channel, so compare the final screen, not the first one.
Where else to look
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- Tripadvisor reviews (opens in a new tab)
Same stay on every channel. Book wherever it comes out cheapest, whether or not we earn on it.
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When to go
Temperature barely moves here across the year, and no month takes an unusual share of the rain, so the decision is mostly about price and crowds.
Getting there
120 minutes from SPU
- Nearest airport
- SPU · Split Airport
- Transfer
- 120 min
- Address
- Igrane 320, 21329, Igrane, Croatia
- Phone
- +385 21 604 041
Croatia
- Airports
- Split (SPU) and Dubrovnik (DBV)
- The coast
- Dalmatia: Split riviera, Makarska, the islands (Brač, Hvar)
- Beaches
- Pebble and rock-shelf: pack water shoes, gain clear water
- Season
- May–October; June and September are the sweet spots
- Currency
- Euro
- Weather risk
- None tropical; dry Adriatic summers
Who it suits
Three of the 8 categories we score in the Palmprint file for TUI BLUE Makarska; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
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Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.
Compare cover (opens in a new tab)Data
An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.
Get an eSIM (opens in a new tab)How we scored TUI BLUE Makarska
8 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified 29 June 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 3 more we track
Confidence is high across the board except value, dining, rooms and remote work, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Value7.9Medium confidence
- Score Value
- 7.9
- Official Fact Support
- 8.5
- Recent Review Support
- 8.0
- Known Limitations Penalty
- 1.0
- Review Platform Consistency
- 8.0
Service8.6High confidence
- Score Value
- 8.6
- Official Fact Support
- 8.5
- Recent Review Support
- 8.0
- Known Limitations Penalty
- 1.0
- Review Platform Consistency
- 8.0
Beach8.6High confidence
- Score Value
- 8.6
- Swimmability
- 8.6
- Water Clarity
- 8.8
- Official Fact Support
- 8.5
- Recent Review Support
- 8.0
- Sand Or Pebble Comfort
- 7.3
- Known Limitations Penalty
- 1.0
- Review Platform Consistency
- 8.0
Dining8.0Medium confidence
- Score Value
- 8.0
- Official Fact Support
- 8.5
- Recent Review Support
- 8.0
- Known Limitations Penalty
- 1.0
- Review Platform Consistency
- 8.0
Rooms8.1Medium confidence
- Score Value
- 8.1
- Official Fact Support
- 8.5
- Recent Review Support
- 8.0
- Known Limitations Penalty
- 1.0
- Review Platform Consistency
- 8.0
Romance8.8High confidence
- Score Value
- 8.8
- Official Fact Support
- 8.5
- Recent Review Support
- 8.0
- Known Limitations Penalty
- 1.0
- Review Platform Consistency
- 8.0
Quiet8.8High confidence
- Score Value
- 8.8
- Adult Only Setting
- 9.0
- Official Fact Support
- 8.5
- Recent Review Support
- 8.0
- Known Limitations Penalty
- 1.0
- Low Key Or Car Free Context
- 8.5
- Review Platform Consistency
- 8.0
Remote work6.6Medium confidence
- Score Value
- 6.6
- Wifi Availability
- 7.0
- Business Facilities
- 5.5
- Official Fact Support
- 8.5
- Recent Review Support
- 8.0
- Desk Workspace Evidence
- 6.5
- Known Limitations Penalty
- 1.0
- Review Platform Consistency
- 8.0
What it does best
- Direct beach access with clear, calm Adriatic water.
- Strong couples and romance fit with a quiet adults-only design.
- Officially verified coordinates, room count, restaurants, pools, and airport transfer distance.
Where it costs you
- Not located in central Makarska.
- Some room categories may feel compact.
- Extras such as daybeds or beach loungers can affect perceived value.
Room intelligence
- Rooms To Avoid
- Economy or smaller rooms may disappoint travelers prioritizing space.Guest review snippets include recurring comments about some rooms feeling small while views and higher categories perform better.
- Best Room Category
- Junior Suite Sea View with Swim-up PoolOfficial room inventory confirms swim-up sea-view junior suites; third-party reviews repeatedly value sea views, privacy, and the Culinarium/swim-up experience.
All-inclusive, except the good stuff
That is where trips get expensive: the plan covers the week, then the things you actually wanted are quietly a la carte. Here is the line at TUI BLUE Makarska, item by item, with what we checked it against.
| What you'd expect to pay for | Status |
|---|---|
| Premium & à la carte diningno all-inclusive plan — B&B standard with half-board supplement (~€15/day); Culinarium à la carte extra | Costs extra |
| Top-shelf liquorno drinks package; all bar drinks charged | Costs extra |
| Wi-Fifree in-room WiFi | Included |
| Spa treatmentsLa Vita Spa & Gym treatments at charge; wellness-area access included with stay per official rate description | Costs extra |
| Kids' clubadults-only hotel (16+) | Not available |
Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this
Taking a group to TUI BLUE Makarska
eco-certified adults-only retreat — three bars and light evening entertainment, yoga and fitness classes, no nightclub
- Nightlife
- Low-key, quiet by late evening
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