Tui Blue Kalamota Island

This is a wonderfully relaxed hotel . The central facilities ( restaurant , lounge, bar, entertainment area ) are on two levels and nestle into the bay whilst the bedroom accommodation is in groups of villas that blend well into the surrounding houses, that face into the beautiful horseshoe bay. The all inclusive arrangement where meal times are well spread out means the restaurant is never too busy . An excellent place for a relaxed holiday

Very nice hotel, it was just near the sea so very convenient. Attention to access the island you need to not miss the ferry as there is not that much and you might need to wait a lot for next one.

Good place for relaxation. Beautifull location,but a lot of old boring people. Complaining all the time about something or everything. They pay 160 e (that period for 2) and act like they are movie stars. They bother the staff and dont live a euro tip. Thats why i call them "1 euro turists". Tips are SF for them. They dont even appreciate the hard working people that came to earn some money and work on 40 degries whole summer. Special tnx to Filip and Jovana, the most positive bartenders in LOOVE and the old red lady from the hill, she makes the best tortillas in the island.

Visited with my wife beginning of October 24. Have been to other TUI blue hotels around the world before so was expecting the same service. The rooms are of decent size, we stayed in block 8 on the top floor with a sea view and it is a beautiful view of which I’m glad we paid extra for. Bed is comfy with plug sockets and lamp either side. There could be more lighting as it’s a bit dim while getting ready after a day by the pool. Bathroom is a good size with a powerful shower. Towels need upgrading as they are a bit rough and on the small side. The block itself reminds me of a council estate back home, they could be more easy on the eye. The grounds are not of your normal TUI blue standard and look run down with weeds and thread bare grass. Steps are rough cast concrete and could look a lot better. The staff are very hit & miss depending on who’s working, some will talk and be helpful but a lot can be grumpy. Martin in the restaurant is good and soon remembers what you’re drinking. The reps are very good and are always on hand to help. The hotel does need sprucing up especially as it’s a TUI blue and it could be cleaner, for example I notice cat poo that had been stood in still on the entrance floor for three days and food on the restaurant floor which hadn’t been swept away for two days. The island is beautiful and you must go for a walk ( find the lighthouse ) you won’t be disappointed, the views are amazing. We actually got lost and it became an adventure (take some water) The only thing for us is that we felt trapped on the island and wished the ferry’s were more frequent. The guests that come here are of mixed age but more elderly than young. Also if you have mobility problems there are steep hills and steps. It’s a nice hotel but could be better in my opinion. Go to Dubrovnik it’s so beautiful and definitely worth the ferry over. We will return but next time will stay in Dubrovnik.

So first the good:- - Beautiful island - Beach front (clean sandy beach) - Lots of excursions/activities to do - The 2 ladies who did the activities clearly enjoy what they do and are very impressive! - Spotlessly clean - Very comfortable beds - Good, powerful shower - Food selection was very good Not so good:- - Pot luck whether you get friendly staff or not. Some are very friendly and helpful, others ignore you. We stood at the bar one night, which was unattended, and 3 people were walked past us and ignored us before we enquired if anyone could serve us. - When arriving and walking on site to reception the security guard (who we nicknamed The Sheriff!) approached us quite aggressively asking to see our wristbands. When we explained that we were checking in he just walked away, without saying anything. - Chap on desk for excursions was scrolling his phone and seemed a bit put out when we asked about how to buy tickets for the passenger ferry and told us to “ask his colleague tomorrow”. Luckily we worked it out ourselves online as there wasn’t anyone on the desk this morning when we came down! - The lady on reception in the spa was on a video call to presumably her partner, which she left running while she booked our treatment for us, which was a bit awkward. We had tried to book using the app, but when we (thankfully) checked up on it, we discovered it hadn’t gone through so had to book with her then. After we had our massage and were paying it gives you an option to tip. We would of course always tip, but the lady quite pointedly said to me “there is an option for you to tip here, how much do you want to do?” which felt like a bit of pressure as it is easy to select it on the card machine yourself. It didn’t impact how much I tipped, but I’ve not experienced that before. - Non- alcoholic options are quite limited. Non-alcoholic beer was only available as a premium beverage, so had to be paid for. The drinks aren’t the best quality, so I mostly stuck to water. - Snacks available between meal times did not look appealing! Some sandwiches behind a glass counter at the pool bar. Essentially the beauty of the island does the heavy lifting, and actually I’d say it’s terrific value - safe, clean and fun. The hotel could go from being “pretty good” to “excellent” with a few small changes:- - A bit of a brush up on customer services for some of the staff. Appreciate they work hard and it’s a difficult job, but it did sometimes feel like an inconvenience to ask for something. - Nicer towels in the rooms - they were very thin and coarse. - Fewer signs everywhere. There was a lot of Tui branded signage that had been laminated when looks scruffy. By the pool there were two no smoking signs of 2 different sizes right next to each other! - In the hallways there were Tui dark blue coloured rugs which looked dirty most of the time and a trip hazard. They just looked a bit naff. - Heat the jacuzzi pool - it was actually colder than the sea!!

Just spent a lovely week here. Positives; transfer from airport to ferry to hotel and back again worked like clockwork, taxi driver was excellent who took us back to the airport. Hotel check in very smooth, all the food and drink were of very good quality, the chefs are wonderful. The cularium restaurant serves great food and the service there was excellent. The hotel staff were very friendly and the Tui Reps work hard and are always pleasant and helpful. The lady who runs the 4 Elements bar is great, big thank you to her for making the best Kir Royales. Rooms clean and comfortable. Location of hotel stunning, beautiful views and the ferry to Dubrovnik was very prompt and cheap. Great walks on island, definitely worth getting out and exploring, Sauna and spa very good and the ladies in the Spa were so friendly. Negatives are minuscule really; gym tiny. Coffee machines give half a cup, best coffee is in an urn with a tap just inside the restaurant on the right. The beach is quite small and gets busy with people reserving loungers all day with towels. Only one water cooler in reception. Evening entertainment isn’t great. Noisy in corridors at night, bit of door slamming so bring earplugs. Not ideal for people with mobility problems if on a higher block of rooms. Overall very good, we loved it and would recommend and would return. Thank you

Just arrived home after the most relaxing week at this hotel. Stunning setting, arriving on the boat is all part of the experience. Always a great selection of food with extremely attentive staff. The rooms were clean, bright and spacious with plenty of storage and hanging space. Would definitely recommend this for a tranquil break.

Relaxing in beautiful surroundings on a pretty Croatian Island. We booked a sea view suite and the view did not disappoint. Big comfy bed, kettle with drink making and bottled water included daily. My husband is gluten free and we really enjoyed the food. Good selection of drinks included in all inclusive. We walked all over the island and we're so relaxed we didn't go on any trips. The staff were friendly and polite. Sandy beach is safe to swim in the sea. Everything is spotlessly clean. Great place to stay for a mature couple wanting relaxation. There are quite a few steps so not suitable for people with disabilities or who struggle to walk far

The hotel is set on a beautiful island of kolocep . A short boat transfer from the port of Dubrovnik . Set on hill , generally meaning a few steps to your room (could be quite a few) .. rooms are small but adequate.. tv, fridge and shower and a large wardrobe.. Beds comfortable enough..Personally i would say the hotel would suit older people (were late 50s ) as there only a small bar , shop and restaurant nearby .the Pool was pleasant. Enough seating & beds to always find a spot .pool bar did its job , but not the best of the bars ( that was the terrace bar ) . The beach in front of hotel is small but really nice .. the sea and vista is amazing. Its a walkers heaven and we thought/think we found a small slice of paradise.. The staff were nice and friendly.. Now my downside .. the food although plentiful was very samey over the week and just never hot, apart from the one cooking station that had limited choice , so we both struggled to find a “a hot meal” we both enjoyed So s 4* rating for a 4* hotel .. the island 5* We loved it .. thank you