Tui Blue Budoni

“A wonderful week in Sardinia”

Our first family holiday abroad with our two children (11 and 7 yrs) was at TUI Blue Budoni and we had a fantastic time (May 29-Jun 5). Contrary to some other reviews, we found everything to be very well done. The staff were all friendly and helpful, making us feel welcome and supported during... more

Our first family holiday abroad with our two children (11 and 7 yrs) was at TUI Blue Budoni and we had a fantastic time (May 29-Jun 5). Contrary to some other reviews, we found everything to be very well done. The staff were all friendly and helpful, making us feel welcome and supported during our stay. We enjoyed the main restaurant which offered a wide range of food choice at every meal - something for us all to enjoy. We always managed to get a table, and the staff worked really hard to ensure tables were cleared and re-set promptly. We went to Al Grano and the food was delicious - just be warned... the portions are huge!! The pools were clean and we were able to easily get sun loungers every time. The food van by the pool has a super friendly chef making burgers, salads, sandwiches and fruits and smoothies. A very short (<5mins) walk to the other end of the resort is the beach - sand and fine shingle, with sun loungers and umbrellas all set up - again we were able to get settled easily for a lovely time swimming and snorkeling. There is also a splash park for the children which ours loved. There was football, tennis, table tennis, table football, yoga, gym... Lots of activity options! Plenty of shaded seating dotted around the resort (including hammocks), beautifully tended gardens and the gorgeous smell of star jasmine everywhere. The accommodation is as described, a little cosy for a family of 4, and I wouldn't describe it as plush (more functional), but we didn't spend much time in the room anyway. Bathroom had just a shower (no bath) with great water pressure. Lots of storage in the room, fridge and kettle and tea/coffee, fresh towels daily. The terrace door and windows have shutters which keep the room really dark and cool. We read previous reviews and chose to hire a car from the airport for the week which was good value and gave us some flexibility to get out a bit. The drive from the airport to the resort is only about 30 mins, which is great if you've got young kids. The hotel is a bit of a walk from Budoni town, and there is so much to explore in this area, so I would recommend a car. Because this resort is small, it felt very safe and personal. We were able to give the children a lot of freedom to explore, play and make friends which might not have been possible at a bigger resort. Other families we met there said the same thing. Overall, this was a great holiday for us and we would go back to TUI Blue Budoni. I hope others find this review helpful.

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“Lovely stay , nice hotel”

Had a lovely week here end of may / early June. Hotel has one of the most well kept grounds of any i have stayed at in Europe - like being in a park . Rooms are all on one level being little blocks of 6 or 8 bungalows. Rooms are spacious, spotless clean and comfortable. Pool is a good size with p... more

Had a lovely week here end of may / early June. Hotel has one of the most well kept grounds of any i have stayed at in Europe - like being in a park . Rooms are all on one level being little blocks of 6 or 8 bungalows. Rooms are spacious, spotless clean and comfortable. Pool is a good size with plenty of sun loungers available and a life guard always on duty - same at the beach. Beach is a rough mix of sand and shingle - NOT powder white sand but water is crystal clear. Restaurant service could be better. As noted in other reviews at almost every meal we had to wait for tables that had obviously been empty for some time to be cleared and re-set. Food quality was OK, could always fine something i enjoyed but nothing stood out. Al-a-carte restaurant was lovely - the only thing i would say is that the starters are too large! They could be 1/2 the size and be more than adequate. All staff were friendly and helpful. There are couple of downsides to the location, being quite isolated with no local buses running until 15th June and taxis hard to come by. We walked both ways along the beach to neighboring villages but in the heat of summer i wouldn't recommend. Hotel site is spread out - we measured it one kilometre from our room at the top of the site to the beach - at least the walking up and down kept us fit. Note to the hotel - a gate at the top of the hotel to access the road would be great. As it was we had to walk several hundred metres from our room to the main gate and then walk the same distance back up the road to the point we started from if we wanted to go the village or walk into Budoni via the road, PS This hotel has only been a TUI hotel since early May so i guess somethings are still a work in progress

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“A charming & picturesque setting”

The setting of this resort is both charming and picturesque if a little remote. We received a warm welcome from both TUI reps and hotel reception staff. Our room was clean and tidy. The room was made up everyday with clean towels. The bed linen was changed once a week, we had a nice shower cubi... more

The setting of this resort is both charming and picturesque if a little remote. We received a warm welcome from both TUI reps and hotel reception staff. Our room was clean and tidy. The room was made up everyday with clean towels. The bed linen was changed once a week, we had a nice shower cubicle with hot water and a decent flow. Shower gel and shampoo is provided in dispensers as is hand soap. There is a free safe and A/C in the room and WIFI all over the hotel is very reliable. The pool is clean and well looked after and has a lifeguard on scene at all times as does the hotels private beach area. The sun loungers and parasols are plentiful and in good condition. Beach/pool towels are supplied from reception and can be changed when required. The beach is a mixture of shingle/sand. The sea is a little rocky in front of the private beach area but you can walk a few metres to the right to get easier access to the sea. It is approx a 45 minute walk into Budoni where you can find supermarkets, bars, restaurants and car hire. We hired a car for 3 days which cost 55 euros per day which I felt was quite expensive and if returning i would hire a car from the airport which worked out the same price for 2 weeks. We felt the all inclusive drinks were some of the best we have experienced and found all bar staff to be friendly and welcoming. The only slighly disappointing area was the main restaurant where the quality and presentation of the food could be improved. As mentioned in previous reviews the clearing of tables and topping up of drinks should be more efficient however, I think this would be remedied by increasing the number of staff in that area. Overall we had a lovely time in a beautiful area of Sardinia and will likely return again in the future.

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“Good location. Needs improvements.”

Just returned from our 10 day holiday at the TUI BLUE Budoni. The Hotel is clean and tidy. The grounds are beautiful. The rooms are immaculate with clean bedding and towels. The local beach is beautiful. The al a carte restaurant which you can book once during your stay is lovely. The food and se... more

Just returned from our 10 day holiday at the TUI BLUE Budoni. The Hotel is clean and tidy. The grounds are beautiful. The rooms are immaculate with clean bedding and towels. The local beach is beautiful. The al a carte restaurant which you can book once during your stay is lovely. The food and service there was excellent. We have travelled the world with TUI and never been disappointed with their 4 and 5 star hotels and resorts. HOWEVER... PLEASE NOTE. The actual main restaurant food and service was terrible. Only one ⭐. Both at breakfast through to the evening meal. What's wrong with it. Everything. The staff are friendly and work very hard (Except one young man and he knows who he is). Is boiled lettuce, aubergine and cabbage along with, yes aubergine or carrot sandwiches on dry bread for breakfast and main meals acceptable? Not really! Most of the time there was very little or no food. The serving dishes were mainly empty or had very unusual combinations. 🤔 The tables also needed clearing and setting. Would we stay again. The area is a beautiful part of Sardinia. Sadly the restaurant issues and lack of food are major problems that let the hotel down. Please don't blame the staff. The management are at fault. Look and observe the chaos. Please rectify this and we will happily stay with you again. All the very best. ISG 👍😊

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