7 nights here end of Sept 22. The island didnt need to win me over as it already has my heart but now so does this hotel! Dear Guests, thank you for choosing TUI BLUE Caravel for your holidays and also for taking your time to write this review. What food & drink options are available at TUI BLUE Caravel? Surroundings - Its a very quiet part of the island, but there is a sports bar just outside the complex if you still need your fix. Lots of lounge sofa areas with views over the ocean, comfy seats inside and options to eat outside at meal times. Having looked on both the TUI and Caravel website there is no mention of a so called loft room, certainly when booking I would have questioned the size of the room, which I was told was 40mts . As we arrived at such a late hour plates of food had been put aside for us and was greatly welcomed. As many of our guests are very interessted to know more about the island and the environment we are very happy that every wednesday ARCHELON present their project to our guests. TUI BLUE CARAVEL - Updated 2023 Prices & Hotel Reviews (Tsilivi (Planos), Greece) Europe Greece Ionian Islands Zakynthos Tsilivi (Planos) Tsilivi (Planos) Hotels TUI BLUE Caravel 1,321 reviews #14 of 70 hotels in Zakynthos Save Share Plagos Beach Hotel, Tsilivi (Planos) 29100 Greece Check In / / Check Out / / Guests Your feedback is very important to us. The Staff Staff are a credit to the hotel, in terms of speed, friendliness, and professionalism. Weather was incredible and the Wed recently stayed at Tui Blue Meltemi in Santorini - our first experience of a Tui Blue category hotel, and also 5 star - one we walked away from with expectations surpassed. Beach was very small and could never get on it White Pool towels have now gone grey and mostly stained Entertainment They had a managers presentation each night which was shocking .. we listened to a talk about male and female turtles one night !! Kind regards, George Balaskas Hotel General Manager. Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV. A great and comfortable bed, crisp sheets, lovely calming neutral colours, enough storage, AC, walk in shower, his and her sink - the list could go on! Please check your browser settings Theres a large outdoor seating area near the bar big sofas with comfy cushions and waiter service too . We have stayed in TUI hotels for years but we did not find the staff that friendly, even trying to make conversation was hard work. Treatments started from 50/60. We were going to be celebrating my big birthday and our 40th anniversary so we upgraded to a double sea view room with a large balcony. From what I understand, this hasnt always been a TUI Blue hotel, and I think with some maintenance, it could definitely be closer to a 5 star. Your feedback is very important to us. You get one free visit so book this as soon as you get your room number! Fridge replenished each day with fresh water and juices. Snack Bar was quick to get served - would have been good to have some options to grab and go like in other all inclusives, however maybe this is to reduce the need for bins and rubbish. The evening entertainment was awful on every night. Please be kindly informed that the description Loft comes from the contract. Are there opportunities to exercise at TUI BLUE Caravel? We hope to welcome you back in the near future. Dear Guests,thank you for choosing TUI BLUE Caravel for your holidays and also for taking your time to write this review.We are happy to read that you enjoy your stay with us.Your feedback is very important to us. We will discuss your comments with the responsable departments. The second day the wardrobe door fell off, fortunately nobody was injured or our claim would be different. From what I understand, this hasnt always been a TUI Blue hotel, and I think with some maintenance, it could definitely be closer to a 5 star. more. Staff were on hand to assist and advise on dishes. Thought one of the pools was supposed to be heated but it wasnt. Pool - plenty of comfortable sun loungers and no getting up at stupid o. clock to reserve one. Yes, it offers reduced mobility rooms and facilities for disabled guests. Pointless. A few shops, boat trip organisers and car hire quads etc. The staff in the restaurant and bars were very attentive and helpful. You sit in main bar and the wait for a drink feels a long time.Air con went wrong and management were fab.Entertainment not so great.Would we come back no. Mini bar was always topped up daily with free drinks and the maids did an excellent job. Maybe it would help to move these indoors each night - as it didnt give a luxury experience. Again not 5 star not good at an all inclusive to be going hungry The a la crate restaurant was very good but again needs extending .. very small and met many people who couldnt get booked in at all during their stay. The Staff Staff are a credit to the hotel, in terms of speed, friendliness, and professionalism. We had a lovely lounge bar in our block, which was a calming space, but spent most of our time in the main hotel. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Treatments started from 50/60. What food & drink options are available at TUI BLUE Caravel? Dinner has three theme nights, Greek, Gala and seafood, all were really good. Dear Guests, thank you for choosing TUI BLUE Caravel once more for your holidays and also for taking your time to write this review. Own or manage this property? Staff all very friendly, hotel clean. Does TUI BLUE Caravel have any great views? If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. We have stayed in TUI hotels for years but we did not find the staff that friendly, even trying to make conversation was hard work. The second day the wardrobe door fell off, fortunately nobody was injured or our claim would be different. It did seem that we actually got quite lucky with our room as there were loads of requests by other people to change whilst we were there. We are very happy that you enjoyed our staff service and the food. Zante Town is close by on a local bus or taxi - 1.60 each way or 15 in a taxi. Please enable JavaScript on your browser and try again. This process is automatic. Such a pity as our first visit was excellent. I booked originally over the phone and went through the various room options, and decided to pay the additional almost 500 for the said room. a selection for everyone . Are there opportunities to exercise at TUI BLUE Caravel? Its not somewhere Id return to in a hurry but it definitely wasnt a terrible holiday either. We also ate out four times because of this. Room types may vary. Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests. Kind regards, George Balaskas Hotel General Manager. Great Hotel for couples! Paddle boarding for one hour is 10. Entertainment/Things To Do Music on every night - something for everyone but they cant please everyone every night. The Rooms Judging by some of the reviews there are newer rooms and some a little older, and I think we had one of the renovated ones. We visited towards the end of the season, so cant vouch for peak, but there looked to be enough to go around. Liked the young band outside, the Elton Night and Casino Night most. Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant. Treatments started from 50/60. We will share your lovely comments with the whole team. We are happy that you was satisfied with our staff and food. Im sorry to have to post such a negative review but after waiting nearly three years we were so disappointed. Definitely recommend this place and for me to think this still 4 years on it shows how good this place impacted me as I have not found anything better. Please be kindly informed that during your stay with us our maintenance manager came several times to your room to fix the water as you told us it would be brown. We made a formal complaint with the TUI rep who tried her best to get us moved, it was only on the second week we were offered another room, another loft room next door!!!!!! We are more than happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. However it does need some TLC and maintenance (mentioned above) to warrant being a 5 star experience. The Facilities Two pools - we only used the main one. We are sorry to hear that you didnt enjoy your stay with us thats why our BLUE Guides offered you to move to another hotel after 1 day. We visited towards the end of the season, so cant vouch for peak, but there looked to be enough to go around. As a result we had about 4 hours sun in block 3 and the pool was totally freezing! We are more than happy to read that you enjoy your stay with us. The bathroom was pretty awful. Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here. other TUI hotels weve stayed at they are bigger, so we felt a little unsafe leaving our valuables that wouldnt fit in, outside of the safe. On a daytime the pool area was amazing, we enjoyed the pool and beds, no hassle , very relaxing. Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests. Lifts: 7. I dont feel we got what we paid for compared to other TUI hotels we have stayed at, but we still had a nice time switching off. One small wardrobe, a length of workspace and two small bedside tables with no drawers. Tripadvisor gives a Travelers Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor. We will discuss your comments with the responsalbe department to improve our services. Love the vibe and the coffee/bread are delicious" You will be redirected once the validation is complete. Entertainment/Things To Do Music on every night - something for everyone but they cant please everyone every night. We made a formal complaint with the TUI rep who tried her best to get us moved, it was only on the second week we were offered another room, another loft room next door!!!!!! Will be going back next year!!!!! The drains in the bathroom smelt badly on the first few days but got better as the week went on. Each bit of the hotel from the check in to the departure and everything in between was incredible , a real treat! See more questions & answers about this hotel from the Tripadvisor community. We are more than happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. You get one free visit so book this as soon as you get your room number! All I can say is amazing. Even the toilet seat was stained yellow - not great for a four star hotel. Dear Guests, thank you for choosing TUI BLUE Caravel for your holidays and also for taking your time to write this review. Buffet restaurant Here, you'll find show-cooking, carving stations and a SENSFresh salad bar. Dear Guests, thank you for choosing TUI BLUE Caravel for your holidays and also for taking your time to write this review. Dear Guests, thank you for choosing TUI BLUE Caravel once more for your holidays and also for taking your time to write this review. I know most will say that you dont spend a lot of time in a room but when youve paid almost 5K for 14 nights I do want a room that is large enough to move around in. Tui also run excursions, one of which we went on to smugglers cove. Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant. Pool - plenty of comfortable sun loungers and no getting up at stupid o. clock to reserve one. Poolside entertainment was a good laugh and the entertainment staff are so friendly. Your feedback is very important for us to improve our services. Room was spotless as was the hotel and grounds. It was also not a great experience watching the feral cats spraying on the outside seating cushions at night and most of the cushions were stained and some missing. Didnt swim in it much and wasnt worth the massive extra cost. What are some of the property amenities at TUI BLUE Caravel? Beach was a stones throw away, with nice warm water. Spa is very expensive so didnt try it ! Our second visit here and it looks like Covid has taken its toll. We visited towards the end of the season, so cant vouch for peak, but there looked to be enough to go around. This means that an English-speaking TUI rep will visit your hotel during your stay, and info and support are available 24/7 via the TUI app. The view is incredible, plenty to do around the hotel and the staff was always on top form and made sure you were happy. Dear Guests, thank you for choosing TUI BLUE Caravel for your holidays and also for taking your time to write this review. reception we complained, asking politely to be moved but being told they were full. The hotel itself is nice, its in a beautiful location. Are any cleaning services offered at TUI BLUE Caravel? Its not a big place so totally doable and as I say we could see waiters serving people meters away from us on the grass by the pool yet those who paid for an upgraded room went without So again for this reason we didnt stay much in the private pool Main pool A bit small for number of guests and totally freezing all times of the day Hard to get a sunlounger some days even late September. We sincerely hope to welcome you again in the near future! We are more than happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. Zakynthos Town is within easy reach, too its just 15 minutes drive away. I cant think of anything I would change about this hotel . We are more than happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. My only other comment would be the finish of the bathroom faculties could have been neater/cleaner, some discolouration around the bottom of the shower and the shower head needed cleaning as not all of the water came out when showering. Holidays here come with our Hotel rep and 24/7 Online service. Overall Id currently rate the hotel a 3.5/4 star based on the above and how much we paid compared to other all inclusives and 5 star hotels. This needs extending and again a pool snack bar would massively take away from this pressure on this restaurant. You can see our evening prgramm also on the BLUE app. Water isnt warm but absolutely bearable and refreshing on a hot day. I cant think of anything I would change about this hotel . Our favourite night was when we visited the Culinarium - the food was phenomenal and we would have booked to come back and pay if there had been room. A couple of steps link the pool terrace and the shore, so its really easy to flit between the two. Many kind regards George Balaskas Hotel General Manager, The Leading Hotels Of The World in Zakynthos. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Room was spotless as was the hotel and grounds. Watching ppl get into the freezing pool was entertaining lol . Superb staff too! TUI BLUE FOR TWO Hotels designed for adults Contemporary style Top dining scenes Great settings A focus on wellbeing Low-key entertainment Attentive service FACILITIES View all facilities Infinity pool The sleek infinity pool here comes lined with a terrace and loungers. Our favourite night was when we visited the Culinarium - the food was phenomenal and we would have booked to come back and pay if there had been room. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in United Kingdom. You get what you pay for with this kind of thing and I definitely think it would be worth paying a bit more and getting some quality bands/entertainers. The main part of the hotel and the pools are nice. We hope to welcome you back in the near future. The hotel management didnt seem to care if guests were not happy so I guess us not returning wont be a loss. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Fridge replenished each day with fresh water and juices. I told him we did not book a loft room and showed me the booking. What food & drink options are available at TUI BLUE Caravel? Also a plug socket next to the sink came out of the wall while I was using a hair dryer exposing bare wires! Needs improvement, Dear Guests,thank you for choosing TUI BLUE Caravel for your holidays and also for taking your time to write this review.We are very happy to read that you were satisfied with our staff. The view is incredible, plenty to do around the hotel and the staff was always on top form and made sure you were happy. Yes, it offers reduced mobility rooms and facilities for disabled guests. We will forward your comments to the responsable departments to improve our services. Beach - its not a private beach as some allude to, but the sun loungers are reserved for hotel guests. Also a spa but cant say on this as we didnt use it. Kind regards, George Balaskas Hotel General Manager. Dear Guests, thank you for choosing TUI BLUE Caravel for holidays and also for taking your time to write this review. We will share your lovely comments with the whole team. The food at both the buffet and cullinarium were good and we found the cocktails to be lovely although they definitely varied in strength! We are more than happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and a poolside bar during their stay. At night, it's all about laidback cocktails at the bar. other TUI hotels weve stayed at they are bigger, so we felt a little unsafe leaving our valuables that wouldnt fit in, outside of the safe. All staff. Beach is lovely. Your feedback is very important for us to improve our services. TUI BLUE Caravel Unique Hotel Services & Facilities You've got a long pool that's the right shape for doing laps. Even the toilet seat was stained yellow - not great for a four star hotel. Overall Id currently rate the hotel a 3.5/4 star based on the above and how much we paid compared to other all inclusives and 5 star hotels. The Food Lots of options for both food and drink. Still hold your breath walk in and you were fine in a few minutes. Our favourite night was when we visited the Culinarium - the food was phenomenal and we would have booked to come back and pay if there had been room. 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