TUI BLUE Makarska
8.6 / 10
Palmprint
Our resort score · out of 10
Strongest on service and beach
TUI BLUE Makarska at a glance
- Location
- Igrane
- Guests
- Adults only
- The plan
- All-inclusive
- Setting
- Near the coast
- Guest rating
- 4.4 / 5 on Google1,541 reviews
- Best months
- Jun · Jul · Aug
- Pools
- 2 pools
- Airport transfer
- SPUAbout 120 minutes
- Dining
- 2 restaurants
- Drinks
- 3 bars
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Rooms & prices
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TUI BLUE Makarska
Things to know
before you go
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.
Strengths from our research
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.
Other considerations from our research
Not located in central Makarska.
Some room categories may feel compact.
Extras such as daybeds or beach loungers can affect perceived value.
What guests say
Most loved
- Sea views and direct clear-water beach access
- Peaceful adults-only atmosphere
- Friendly staff and relaxed couple-focused setting
Most complained about
- Small or less impressive room categories
- Paid loungers and extras
- Remote from Makarska town despite the name
From Reddit
A recent CroatiaTravelTips Reddit post describes TUI BLUE Makarska as beachfront, peaceful, and a strong Makarska Riviera base for travelers seeking fewer tourists.
What’s included
Included
- Wi-FiIncluded
free in-room WiFi
Not included
- Premium & à la carte diningCosts extra
Official plan offers breakfast or half board, not AI. Culinarium lunch/dinner and barbecue/theme evenings charged, dinner requires reservation. No current EUR15 supplement verified; consult actual booked quote.
- Top-shelf liquorCosts extra
no drinks package; all bar drinks charged
- Room serviceCosts extra
Official guide explicitly charges in-room breakfast/room service; no inclusion from half-board dinner.
- Airport transfersCosts extra
No transfer is included in the hotel rate; the property can arrange an airport shuttle at extra cost, otherwise guests arrange their own ride for the roughly 85 km, two hour trip from Split.
Included with limits
- Spa treatmentsPartly included
Official guide confirms free Finnish sauna; massages and beauty treatments charged. Existing note mentioned included wellness access but status extra hid that distinction.
Policies & availability
- Kids' clubNot available
adults-only hotel (16+)
Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this
More resort facts
- Rooms and suites
- 179
- Pools
- 2
- Value
- 7.9 out of 10
- Service
- 8.6 out of 10
- Beach
- 8.6 out of 10
- Dining
- 8.0 out of 10
- Rooms
- 8.1 out of 10
Confidence is high across the board except value, dining, rooms and remote work, where the evidence is thinner.
Score breakdown, research & sources
How we scored TUI BLUE Makarska
8 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Jun 29, 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.
Everything we read on TUI BLUE Makarska
Restaurants & bars
Palmprint food score 8.0 / 10
- Places to eat
- 2
- A la carte
- 1
- Buffets
- 1
- Bars and lounges
- 3
Croatian · International
Coffee Shop
Named in current local dining directory; no all-inclusive drinks package established. Operator page browser title incorrectly says Adriatic Beach; Makarska URL/body/contact scope used, sibling venue claims excluded.
Costs extra
Culinarium
Official guide charges lunch/dinner; lunch walk-in, dinner reservations required. Paid barbecue/theme evenings require booking. Exact times/menu quotations require confirmation.
Costs extra
The Bar
Named in current local dining directory; no all-inclusive drinks package established. Operator page browser title incorrectly says Adriatic Beach; Makarska URL/body/contact scope used, sibling venue claims excluded.
Costs extra
The Pool Bar
Named in current local dining directory; no all-inclusive drinks package established. Operator page browser title incorrectly says Adriatic Beach; Makarska URL/body/contact scope used, sibling venue claims excluded.
Costs extra
The Restaurant
Official current board options: breakfast or half board (breakfast/late breakfast/dinner). Earlier stored buffet-lunch claim not corroborated. No free buffet lunch or quoted EUR15 supplement newly promised.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
Current official brand confirms breakfast/half-board dining and charged Culinarium; no included buffet lunch. Earlier stored Mare name/lunch description is not corroborated by current The Restaurant directory. Two restaurants/three bars retained. Finnish sauna free versus treatments paid. Local page incorrectly titled Adriatic Beach but Makarska body/contact confirms scope; sibling details excluded. No old supplement price asserted current.
Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.
Do you need dinner reservations at TUI BLUE Makarska?
Culinarium: Reservations required. Official guide charges lunch/dinner; lunch walk-in, dinner reservations required. Paid barbecue/theme evenings require booking. Exact times/menu quotations require confirmation. Current official brand confirms breakfast/half-board dining and charged Culinarium; no included buffet lunch. Earlier stored Mare name/lunch description is not corroborated by current The Restaurant directory. Two restaurants/three bars retained. Finnish sauna free versus treatments paid. Local page incorrectly titled Adriatic Beach but Makarska body/contact confirms scope; sibling details excluded. No old supplement price asserted current. Reservation rules for venues without a stated policy are unverified; confirm with the resort.
Rooms & suites
Seasonally sampled rooms are not available yet.
More room options (5)
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Junior Suite Sea ViewRoom details for Junior Suite Sea ViewCombined living room and bedroom; balcony or terrace | Capacity unverified | 323 ft²30 m² | 1 bedroom | Sea |
Double Room Limited Sea ViewRoom details for Double Room Limited Sea ViewAdults-only hotel (16+); modern rooms in natural tones | Capacity unverified | Not published | 1 bedroom | Limited sea |
Superior Double Room Sea ViewRoom details for Superior Double Room Sea ViewMain building or annex | Capacity unverified | Not published | 1 bedroom | Sea |
Double Room Sea View Swim-UpRoom details for Double Room Sea View Swim-UpApprox. 24-26 sqm; combined living/sleeping room; terrace with direct access to swim-up pool; also offered in adults-only ground-floor area | Capacity unverified | Not published | 1 bedroom | Sea |
Superior Double Room Sea View Swim-UpRoom details for Superior Double Room Sea View Swim-UpSuperior swim-up room with private pool access and infinity swim-up pool | Capacity unverified | Not published | 1 bedroom | Sea |
Occupancy limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.
Pools and the beach
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.
Families & group stays
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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When to go
Best months: Jun to Aug
Real seasons here: highs run from 54°F in January to 90°F in July, and the wet months run Mar to May.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 54°F12°C | 56°F13°C | 58°F14°C | 64°F18°C | 74°F23°C | 83°F28°C | 90°F32°C | 88°F31°C | 79°F26°C | 72°F22°C | 62°F17°C | 57°F14°C |
| Rain days | 7 days | 7 days | 9 days | 10 days | 9 days | 6 days | 2 days | 4 days | 8 days | 7 days | 13 days | 10 days |
| Verdict | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Wet | Best | Best | Best | Wet | Fine | Cool | Cool |
Average daily highs and monthly rain days. Seasonal averages, not a forecast.
Getting to TUI BLUE Makarska
- Nearest airport
- SPU · Split Airport
- Approximate transfer
- 120 minutes
- Transportation
- The resort lists transfers at extra cost. Your package may differ.
Your own driver. Possibly a lower price.
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Destination essentials & trip planning
Igrane 320, 21329, Igrane, Croatia · +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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