Caravel Suites - Adults Only

Honest review of our stay at TUI Blue Caravel When all flights got delayed last year we got out up in this lovely hotel for the night. We loved it that much that we thought we would try it for our holiday this year. We arrived on Friday and were instantly greeted by the hotel staff. We were asked if we would like lunch before check in, and the food was just as good as we remembered it. There is a wide selection and definitely something for everyone. We were greeted with welcome drinks and a member of staff helped us with our bags to our rooms. We stayed in 817 which I believe is the newer block, and it had a swim up pool (we upgraded late with TUI, I recommend doing this as it only cost us an extra £60 in the end instead of hundreds as they had some spare rooms close to departure date). Yes the rooms could do with a bit of tlc but are you actually spending that much time in your bathroom etc to nit pick every single thing? The room was spacious, clean and quiet. Beds were comfy with plenty of room for hanging clothes. We also had the lounge bar attached to our block so it was perfect for grabbing evening drinks if you didn't fancy the entertainment. The cleaners deserve a huge shout out, they were cleaning rooms daily and always to a great standard. The vibe was relaxing, and as it was end of season there wasn't much going on, but we still found it great. The pool is cold but once you brave it a couple of times you get used to it. We were blessed with thunderstorms the first few days, but the staff were fantastic and kept the drinks flowing! The drinks were great and I highly recommend doing a cocktail class, it was so much fun! Angelo and Maia deserve a shout out as they really do try and make all visitors feel welcome. The staff really do put their all into their jobs and without them the hotel wouldn't be as good as it is. There was table service in the evening and sun bed service in the day. Highly recommend the snack bar and the restaurant visit, lovely food and was really relaxing. The breakfast was always great and I highly recommend the hash browns and asking for a iced caramel latte! They were amazing. They also have an omelette station which they cook to order, which was an added bonus. The spa needs a bit of an upgrade as the indoor pool was FREEZING and the steam room and sauna had a mind of it's own if it was gonna work or not, but we only used it once and it didn't affect our stay in the slightest as it was just an added extra. All in all I think you get what you pay for here, especially when it's close to the end of the season. It's been a lovely relaxing holiday and the hotel and experience itself has been great. We would return in the future but maybe a few weeks earlier for a bit of a better atmosphere. If you are expecting a proper 5 star.. just remember you are in Greece and pipe down Yamas!

This hotel has the potential to be outstanding, with a few tweeks and maintenance upkeep could be lovely, it has the location, size, look and the staff are so hardworking, the part that let's it down unfortunately is some of the rooms, we paid for a swim up room and when we arrived we were given room 833, (which in my opinion should not be given to anyone, turn it into a store room or something) so when we arrived it lost the excited holiday feel as people save for ages to have a lovey holiday and that room sadly lets it down, no sunlight at all and everything damp with bugs filling the water as it looks neglected. But once we spoke to David at reception he moved us the next day to room 819 on the other side which was what we had paid for and was able to enjoy the last 6 days of the holiday the way we was hoping for.

Myself and my partner have returned from a wonderful relaxing stay at this hotel. Like many others have said, it is the staff that make this place and our experience such a good one. Nothing was ever too much for any staff member we spoke to and they all worked so hard to ensure that we had a memorable experience. I must given special mention to the bar staff and waiting staff, especially Ervin who works on an evening time. Ervin is a credit the the hotel, always works with a smile and always willing to talk to the guests. Also, Saul who helps with the entertainment was excellent. His sense of humour and ability to entertain is fantastic. He even managed to persuade me to do aqua aerobics, something I would not normally do! Entertainment by and large was good, our favourite parts were the silent disco and karaoke. The hotel is in a lovely beach front location, a short walk to Tsillivi which had a good nightlife even though we was late in the season. The food was good in the hotel, plenty of choice at each meal. We enjoyed eating in the snack bar for most of our lunches, lovely fresh food made to order and served with a smile. We stayed in room 303, sea view with a balcony. Yes the room was a little basic but we don't go on holiday to stay in our room! Fridge was replenished daily, air conditioning worked brilliantly and the room was cleaned daily. We would both recommend this hotel and would return again in the future, which to me is always a sign of a holiday well spent.

Lets start with the positives, located on the edge of the beach and the village of Tsilivi. Great staff and a well presented hotel with excellent food under the watchful eye of Spiros the Head Chef. As for Tui stating its on a golden ***** of sand with sand and shingle they forget to mention that the hotels section is edged by rocks and boulders on the waters edge and in the sea. I raised the complaint with the Tui rep and the complaint was closed after 24 hours with no explanation. Once in the sea the boulders continue so make sure you have suitable footware for the challenge to come The seaweed was swept daily but only to the waters edge and then left there and not taken away!. If you are a Cat lover you will enjoy the constant visits by them in the restaurants at each sitting, but if like us you do not enjoy eating dinner whilst a cat is carrying a bird in its mouth and then tormenting till it was almost dead in full view its not the place for you. This is rated by Tui as a 5T hotel yet when we asked for a glass of medium sweet Rose wine it was not stocked. We asked the bars manager if he could help and he did try but after 5 days he was unable to accommodate. Yet its available at all the local supermarkets!!. During our 11 day stay we had numerous power cuts and the most annoying times tended to be whilst showering in ready for our evening meals. Needless to say we will not be returning to this hotel but had the brochure been more accurate with its description we would have not been so disappointed.

We we're a little worried about staying due to some poor reviews as many have said, but so glad we did come here, our room was an Inland view room & was facing the back road 925 & had a huge balcony with a side sea view, the room was good in size & clean, but the air con even though reported a couple of times aint really powerfull enough, so was a little warm at times, the room was not out dated at all as some have complained about, well not in this block, i did hear someone say in the main hotel the rooms are small & outdated??? The fridge is re-stocked with Water & cans of pop daily, the only problem in this block is there's a pub on the back road, that occasionally played music till 01.30 in the morning...1 night past 12am on another night... & 5 nights till 11.30pm which usually was the time when we got back, so anybody wanting an early night would definitely have an issue. Yes the sunloungers have had their day & most are creaking & wobbly & if you like Cats then fill your boots because I've never seen as many, even at night in the main restaurant there are cats wondering around under the tables & guests feeding them & it being classed as normal, as no staff seem to be bothered about them being in the restaurant & folk feeding them, the cats also sit on seating areas inside the hotel & just left to sleep, which for me they need to sort this out, as its an hotel not a cat hotel, that's all the negatively out of the way, now the positives!!! Wow the food is amazing, but the desserts are as good as we've had anywhere, absolutely 1st class, as well as the service from all of the staff, the afternoon outside eating area, where you pick from a menu is 5 star all freshly prepared & led by Anna & the team, who work their socks off & deserves a mention, also the outside beach bar is the place to get your best drinks, as the young lady making them has got them spot on, all her drinks are a wow. Saul in charge of the entertainment team is hilarious & well supported with his team of Girls making the various afternoon games etc a blast, the nightly entertainment was overall very good & again the staff work their socks off running to the bar to keep you all in drinks. Summing up yes some could pick fault, as I've mentioned there are flaws but overhaul it's a fantastic hotel & we would definitely return even though I'm not a Cat lover haha

Don’t read the bad reviews! I was a little apprehensive about coming here after reading some of the bad reviews and it being our honeymoon and it’s honestly been a dream holiday. The staff are very friendly, breakfast lunch and dinner are delicious and there is a such a wide range you won’t go hungry. And you must visit the al la carte restaurant the food was Michelin star! Gorgeous views of the sunrise and sunsets and you don’t have to fit for sun beds. Only downside are the infinitely pool is freezing, the sea is warmer! We’ve really enjoyed our stay, thank you very much 😍

This was our second stay at the Caravel so our expectations were high as this is the first hotel we have stayed in that was so good we decided to come back. Needless to say we were not disappointed staff were excellent always smiling and welcoming. The room was clean and kept that way by the excellent cleaning staff. Food was good always something to choose from the buffet. The Manager George was always around keeping an eye on things and Saul the TUI rep was excellent, as a result we had the best holiday I cant wait to go back again.

Relaxing holiday, from when you arrive to when you leave it feels like you’ve been on holiday, I spoke to many couples staying and they all agree that the hotel is very good and having a great time and peaceful. I stayed in room 817 which is sold as a swim up room we got exactly that, the room was beside a small road but hardly any noise to worry about, the sun terrace with the room faced south so we did get good sun coverage, the room itself is fine and comfortable. Food and drinks are very good and plenty of choice. Swimming pool areas very good and sun loungers very comfortable and plenty available anytime of day. Activities and entertainment was good. I would recommend and return to this hotel.

Amazing, the location, the rooms the view the food and service absolutely amazing, we loved the place and will be back, so far this was our third hotel in Zante in just a few years and we have yet to find anything less than brilliant places and people.