Dear Guests, thank you for choosing TUI BLUE Caravel for your holidays and also for taking your time to write this review. Lunch on this was disappointing (hard bread) but good tzatziki. Kind regards, George Balaskas Hotel General Manager I got the avocado zen smoothie - would recommend!" The hotel management didnt seem to care if guests were not happy so I guess us not returning wont be a loss. Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more. A few shops, boat trip organisers and car hire quads etc. Zakynthos Town is within easy reach, too its just 15 minutes drive away. There'll also be two themed evenings a week. caravelresortspa.gr is using a security service for protection against online attacks. Your feedback is very important for us. We did some water sports a short walk away - very reasonably priced. Kind regards, George Balaskas Hotel General Manager. Tui also run excursions, one of which we went on to smugglers cove. Drinks and sandwiches are on the menu at the poolside bar. a selection for everyone . 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. Yes, free parking is available to guests. Plenty or sunbeds in different areas. 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. Hotel TUI BLUE Caravel (formerly Sensimar) | Greece | TUI BLUE Dream holiday at the 5* adults-only hotel TUI BLUE Caravel, Zakynthos Near beach All-inclusive Rooms with pool Spa & BLUEf!t Read more here! Would love to return some day xx, What a fantastic hotel , we booked a sea view room with jacuzzi and it was well worth every penny . There was entertainment each night with attentive table service. Beach - its not a private beach as some allude to, but the sun loungers are reserved for hotel guests. Room - I was very impressed with mine (block 7) not sure if others are still due a refurb, but I found mine to be very chic, stylish and modern. Our colleagues showed you the bottles and you agreed that the water was fine. For me, currently Tui Blue Caravel isnt 5 star but has the potential to be. In ours the water was running brown and there was a constant sewage smell in the bathroom. Great Hotel for couples! Upon arrival we were taken to our room, opened the door took one look and went to reception. Im not a big dessert fan, however these were designed beautifully. The reception manager advised that he would check our booking received from TUI but advised that the room booked, a loft room was what we booked? I told him we did not book a loft room and showed me the booking. The drains in the bathroom smelt badly on the first few days but got better as the week went on. Lunch on this was disappointing (hard bread) but good tzatziki. The loungers on the grass could definitely do with some maintenance/an upgrade as they are chipped and looking worse for wear. Plenty or sunbeds in different areas. Kind regards, George Balaskas Hotel General Manager, Had postponed this holiday twice due to covid so TUI had our money for this time, our choice to leave it. Beach is lovely. We did some water sports a short walk away - very reasonably priced. Which room amenities are available at TUI BLUE Caravel? Pool - plenty of comfortable sun loungers and no getting up at stupid o. clock to reserve one. After some days our maintenance manager filled the water in bottles to prove that the water was clear he brought the bottles to our reception desk. Beach is lovely. Beach was a stones throw away, with nice warm water. 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. Theres a large outdoor seating area near the bar big sofas with comfy cushions and waiter service too . Beach was a stones throw away, with nice warm water. I cant think of anything I would change about this hotel . The spa staff do also come round offering 3 minute massages, but this is not a feature of the hotel, but more touting for business, so generally target young to middle aged women. We offer 3 days a week theme nights but the presentation is just on thursdays. Recommended, This hotel is located in a small town of Planos about 45 mins from airport on shuttle bus. Room - I was very impressed with mine (block 7) not sure if others are still due a refurb, but I found mine to be very chic, stylish and modern. Food - delicious!! What are some of the property amenities at TUI BLUE Caravel? Most by the main pool are reserved or occupied by 9am. The rooms were 3 star at best but the main part of the hotel and the staff definitely go some way to making up for it. Watching ppl get into the freezing pool was entertaining lol . Also a plug socket next to the sink came out of the wall while I was using a hair dryer exposing bare wires! The hotel itself is nice, its in a beautiful location. 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. Water isnt warm but absolutely bearable and refreshing on a hot day. Absolute bliss! We will forward your comments to the responsable departments to improve our services. Available either in the morning from Zante harbour or the afternoon from Keri harbour, this half-day cruise is a real treat for all the family. Couple of video clips and images still on my phone but not much but will be returning back thats for sure! 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 loungers on the grass could definitely do with some maintenance/an upgrade as they are chipped and looking worse for wear. 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 . Im not sure whether the drinks are weaker than back home as we remained sober the entire trip - drinks tasted stronger across the road, where we had two and felt tipsy! 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. We hope to welcome you back in the near future. I honestly felt like Id taken it down a gear or two and really felt the benefit of it. You get one free visit so book this as soon as you get your room number! You could pay for premium alcohol however we didnt. Yes, guests have access to a pool, a sauna, and fitness classes during their stay. Does TUI BLUE Caravel have any great views? Dear Guests, thank you for choosing TUI BLUE Caravel for your holidays and also for taking your time to write this review. The service requires full cookie support in order to view this website. As our rep showed you the contract you could see its the room you booked with the large balcony. Im sorry to have to post such a negative review but after waiting nearly three years we were so disappointed. Mini bar was always topped up daily with free drinks and the maids did an excellent job. Zante Town is close by on a local bus or taxi - 1.60 each way or 15 in a taxi. Tui also run excursions, one of which we went on to smugglers cove. 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. Entertainment was good. We arrived at 8:30pm and were shown to reception where our bags were collected and transferred to our rooms. It was like a prison bathroom, just painted concrete with a chipped sink and the most lethal shower that went between boiling hot and freezing cold whenever it felt like it. Room - I was very impressed with mine (block 7) not sure if others are still due a refurb, but I found mine to be very chic, stylish and modern. Rooms: 238. I LOVED the design and interiors of our room. All staff. Not All Bad - But NOT 5 Star. Dear Guest,thank you for choosing TUI BLUE Caravel for your holidays and also for taking your time to write this review.We are more than happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. Our colleagues showed you the bottles and you agreed that the water was fine. Firstly - swim up rooms. Some are hit and miss - eggs as an example were undercooked on some days and some items lacked flavour, but with so much on offer, you could easily go up and grab something else. Sea views are easy to come by at TUI BLUE Caravel, because it perches right on the edge of a golden strip of sand. The staff are very friendly and helpful and Iv never found a hotel that serves such good food . 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. Fridge replenished each day with fresh water and juices. Entertainment/Things To Do Music on every night - something for everyone but they cant please everyone every night. Staff all very friendly, hotel clean. 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. Find answers to your questions about a holiday at TUI BLUE in our FAQ section Click here and read more more. The staff are lovely and the setting is stunning, along with the room we had. Room types may vary. Many kind regards George Balaskas Hotel General Manager, Just returned from a fabulous weeks stay here. Overall a really relaxing break at a very laid back peaceful hotel! Dear Guests, thank you for choosing TUI BLUE Caravel for your holidays and also for taking your time to write this review. For me, currently Tui Blue Caravel isnt 5 star but has the potential to be. Myself and my wife visited here in July 2018 but have not found any holiday up to scratch with this place, we just had our honeymoon but honestly wish I waited and booked our honeymoon to return back here. Entertainment/Things To Do Music on every night - something for everyone but they cant please everyone every night. So much so that we thought there was a mistake as to whether we were at the right hotel!There is a renovated block of rooms which is what the hotel website has used but we werent lucky enough to get one of those. Given the private pools are all very accessible to the main areas I dont understand why the waiters could not have served us .. they need a private pool drinks waiter who walks around every half an hour or so to the private rooms just to check if you want a drink. Delivery & Pickup Options - 107 reviews of Katsubo Tea "This boba place just opened up near my school and we are all so excited to have a boba shop in the plaza to go! Paddle boarding for one hour is 10. The staff were brilliant couldnt do enough for us. Kind regards, George Balaskas Hotel General Manager. Lots of places outside of the hotel to book boat trips and quad bikes etc. This adults-only hotel features an infinity pool and attached bar, as well as a private beach. 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. Im not sure whether the drinks are weaker than back home as we remained sober the entire trip - drinks tasted stronger across the road, where we had two and felt tipsy! A couple of steps link the pool terrace and the shore, so its really easy to flit between the two. Your feedback is very important for us to improve our services. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. Many kind regards George Balaskas Hotel General Manager You could pay for premium alcohol however we didnt. TUI BLUE Caravel Unique Hotel Services & Facilities You've got a long pool that's the right shape for doing laps. Buffet restaurant Here, you'll find show-cooking, carving stations and a SENSFresh salad bar. Beach was a stones throw away, with nice warm water. 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. Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. We are sorry to hear that our evening programm didnt suit your taste of music as we offer a big variety of musicians.Please be kindly informed that our breakfast start from 7am till 10.30 am, snack bar opens from 12am till 4.45pm, lunch at the main restaurant from 12.30pm till 2.30pm, dinner from 6.30pm till 9.30pm and our late snack from 10.30pm till 11.30pm. Highly recommend booking to go here in the summer time! Dear Guests, thank you for choosing TUI BLUE Caravel for holidays and also for taking your time to write this review. The food is good if you like repetitive meat, Ive never lost weight on an AI but did this time and trust me, I eat everything. Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and a poolside bar during their stay. Thank you to all the amazing staff and management for my experience at the Caravel, it is definitely a hotel Ill revisit in the future if I get to have a cheeky break again without my kids. Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here. 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. Many kind regards George Balaskas Hotel General Manager, Just returned from a fabulous weeks stay here. Im sorry to have to post such a negative review but after waiting nearly three years we were so disappointed. I cant think of anything I would change about this hotel . The hotel itself is nice, its in a beautiful location. Also we noticed a lot of wasps by the hotel main pool, but the hotel cant do much about that! We will discuss your comments with the responsable departments. Dear Guests, thank you for choosing TUI BLUE Caravel for your holidays and also for taking your time to write this review. Pointless. We sincerely hope to welcome you again in the near future! Pool bar Treatments started from 50/60. Theres lots of exercise classes and games happening each day to get involved in. Many kind regardsGeorge BalaskasHotel General Manager, room 619 , just returned from this wonderful hotel. The staff were brilliant couldnt do enough for us. Own or manage this property? Dear Guests, thank you for choosing TUI BLUE Caravel once more for your holidays and also for taking your time to write this review. When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site. Staff were on hand to assist and advise on dishes. Dinner has three theme nights, Greek, Gala and seafood, all were really good. In addition the food was also good and the hotel is in a great position away from the hustle and bustle of the main resort but within easy walking distance - and no wrist bands yippee. Pointless. Zante Town is close by on a local bus or taxi - 1.60 each way or 15 in a taxi. 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. We were a bit dubious about the all inusive option with regards to other hotels experienced but this hotel was fantastic and second to none. Dinner has three theme nights, Greek, Gala and seafood, all were really good. Beach is lovely. This was reported, the wardrobe was repaired but the socket stayed the same until we vacated the room. The service was great, the staff were always walking around and would bring drinks to your bed, great service and really happy team. Such a pity as our first visit was excellent. I LOVED the design and interiors of our room. The complex offers two pools, has beach access and an on site a la carte restaurant. Dear Guests, thank you for choosing TUI BLUE Caravel for your holidays and also for taking your time to write this review. All staff. Staff were on hand to assist and advise on dishes. Sea views are easy to come by at TUI BLUE Caravel, because it perches right on the edge of a golden strip of sand. 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 staff are very friendly and helpful and Iv never found a hotel that serves such good food . 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 also ate out four times because of this. We will share your lovely comments with the whole team. The island didnt need to win me over as it already has my heart but now so does this hotel! Lots of places outside of the hotel to book boat trips and quad bikes etc. We arrived at 8:30pm and were shown to reception where our bags were collected and transferred to our rooms. Buses dont tend to run on time and maybe as its not peak season, this is why there werent as many. 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. On a positive note the staff are so friendly and our cleaner was excellent and always had time for a chat. We are more than happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. The resort is set right on a sand-and-shingle beach. 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 staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Greek. You'll pass by the golden beaches of Vassilikos and Marathonisi, a pine-clad islet dubbed 'Turtle Island'. As our rep showed you the contract you could see its the room you booked with the large balcony. Paddle boarding for one hour is 10. Also a spa but cant say on this as we didnt use it. Water isnt warm but absolutely bearable and refreshing on a hot day. Would we come again - no as there are far better quality hotels to visit at a better price - you dont always get what you pay for. We are more than happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. After some days our maintenance manager filled the water in bottles to prove that the water was clear he brought the bottles to our reception desk. The island didnt need to win me over as it already has my heart but now so does this hotel! from reception to service staff were extremely friendly and engaged with everyone. George Balaskas, General Manager at TUI BLUE Caravel, responded to this review. Liked the young band outside, the Elton Night and Casino Night most. The view is incredible, plenty to do around the hotel and the staff was always on top form and made sure you were happy. Same for some cushions in the bar area and stains/marks on walls (mostly near the AC/ventilation points). Yes, free parking is available to guests. Im sorry to have to post such a negative review but after waiting nearly three years we were so disappointed. Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests. One small wardrobe, a length of workspace and two small bedside tables with no drawers. Rooms Cleaned every day to a high standard . This needs extending and again a pool snack bar would massively take away from this pressure on this restaurant. Same for some cushions in the bar area and stains/marks on walls (mostly near the AC/ventilation points). 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! This is not a south facing hotel so NO rooms get sun all day. Mini bar was always topped up daily with free drinks and the maids did an excellent job. The island didnt need to win me over as it already has my heart but now so does this hotel! Also a spa but cant say on this as we didnt use it. We hope to welcome you back in the near future. Love the vibe and the coffee/bread are delicious" We are more than happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. My only feedback would be to have a bigger safe, as in. However it does need some TLC and maintenance (mentioned above) to warrant being a 5 star experience. Kind regards, George Balaskas Hotel General Manager. There was entertainment each night with attentive table service. The service requires full JavaScript support in order to view this website. Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and a poolside bar during their stay. Would we come again - no as there are far better quality hotels to visit at a better price - you dont always get what you pay for. We are happy that you enjoyed your staff service. Yes the sunbeds were full by around 10am but everyone looked to have got one, noone was on the grass. Everything is cooked perfectly and a good range of choice. 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. Yes, guests have access to a pool, a sauna, and fitness classes during their stay. 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. Which languages are spoken by the staff at TUI BLUE Caravel? Maybe it would help to move these indoors each night - as it didnt give a luxury experience. Dear Guests, thank you for choosing TUI BLUE Caravel once more for your holidays and also for taking your time to write this review. There are more places to choose from in the, caravel hotel tsilivi, caravel hotel zante, hotel caravel zante, Frequently Asked Questions about TUI BLUE Caravel. The bar and restaurant staff are good at remembering your order. Please enable cookies on your browser and try again. Our second visit here and it looks like Covid has taken its toll. We booked a sea view room with a large balcony and although this was set back a bit from the beach (room 651) we did get what we asked for. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Entertainment/Things To Do Music on every night - something for everyone but they cant please everyone every night. As we arrived at such a late hour plates of food had been put aside for us and was greatly welcomed. All I can say is amazing. Only gripe was it would have been nice to have the plates warmed, however, it was all so tasty it didnt have chance to go cold. Book TUI BLUE Caravel, Tsilivi (Planos) on Tripadvisor: See 1,213 traveller reviews, 2,277 candid photos, and great deals for TUI BLUE Caravel, ranked #13 of 71 hotels in Tsilivi (Planos) and rated 4.5 of 5 at Tripadvisor. Lots of lounge sofa areas with views over the ocean, comfy seats inside and options to eat outside at meal times. Same for some cushions in the bar area and stains/marks on walls (mostly near the AC/ventilation points). 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 are more than happy to read that you enjoy your stay with us.
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