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TUI BLUE Palm Garden

Resort: Antalaya
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Destination: Turkey
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The TUI BLUE Palm Garden is modern and authentic in equal measure. Plus, it’s great for families, thanks to its waterslides and packed sports agenda.

As its name suggests, well-tended palm gardens provide the setting for this hotel. Walk through the flower-bloomed lawns, and youll come to a wide stretch of sand and shingle beach.

The BLUE App means you can book a table for dinner and various activities without leaving your room. And there are BLUE Guides on hand for tips on what to do nearby.

Rooms

Rooms have a satellite TV, air-conditioning, bluetooth speakers, tea or coffee-making facilities, and a fridge. Double rooms sleep up to 2, or for a bit more space adouble room extrasleeps 3.Junior suiteshave space for 3, whilesuiteswith abalconyorterracesleep 2 adults.Family roomshave space for up to 4 and also have abalconyorterrace.

Facilities

A set of waterslides drop into the hotels main pool, while the childrens splash zone has its own children’s bar. Dining-wise, youve got a buffet restaurant, and an la carte that use fresh, and locally-sourced produce. Theres a lot to do throughout the day, including basketball, tennis and beach volleyball. Plus, theres a kids club to keep little ones happy, and a spa for grown-ups to relax in.

Theres a big pool outside, which has five slides spilling into it. A separate childrens pool has its own bar, where little ones can pick up soft drinks, frozen yoghurt and non-alcoholic cocktails. Babies get a paddling pool, as well.

  • Outdoor pool

    The pool here is big and it comes complete with five slides – you’ll also find sunbeds and parasols on the terrace.

  • Kids’ pool

    The kids’ pool has its own slides, plus a poolside snack bar where the children can get frozen yoghurt and soft drinks.

  • Pool and beach towels

    Your first pool towel is free, but just to let you know, there’s a small fee if you want to change towels.

Food and Drink

Buffets are the order of the day in the main restaurant. There are show-cooking stations, where chefs create dishes in front of you, as well as a selection of healthier options.For a more formal dinner, reserve a table in the la carte eatery. Youll be treated to a four-course menu of fare inspired by the local area, and youll get one visit included free of charge.

  • Kids’ Bar

    Right next to the kids’ pool, you’ll find a snack bar for the little ones. They’ll be able to grab soft drinks, frozen yoghurt and non-alcoholic cocktails from here.

  • Buffet restaurant

    This place is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They put on international buffet spreads and have show cooking stations dotted around. There are regional and home-made dishes, and youll find healthy options like vegetarian, vegan and low-carb dishes, too.

  • Levante la carte restaurant

    This la carte restaurant provides seating both indoor and out. The menu displays East Mediterranean cuisine with international influences for the 4-course dinner – and you’ll have one free visit here, as part of your All Inclusive package.

  • Purple Turtle Restaurant & Bar*

    There’s a Turkish la carte breakfast* on the beach, and a lunch buffet, with coffee and cake also available in the afternoon. And you’ll find a beach barbecue, held 6 days a week, with one free visit per stay, as part of your All Inclusive package.

  • A la carte dining

    At the Levante and Purple Turtle restaurants.

  • Grab & Go bar

    Integrated in the welcome lounge, offering a 24-hour self-service place with fresh snacks and drinks.

  • TUI Bar

    Offering a range of soft drinks, hot drinks, juices and alcoholic beverages. International alcohol* and Turkish wines* are also available.

  • Bookable extras*

    You can book in a second visit at the la carte restaurants and an la carte breakfast at the beach restaurant for a bit extra. Plus, you can rent a daybed* on the beach which comes with special food and drink service during the day.

  • Purple Turtle Beach Bar

    Set on the beach, serving drinks from morning right through to the evening. There’s a cocktail bar in evenings, as well as evening entertainment and a disco. Please note that international alcoholic drinks* incur a fee.

Live entertainers drop in to keep the pace up after the sun goes down. The beachfront TUI Bar, meanwhile, is where you can order speciality cocktails.

  • Kids’ club

    There are kids’ clubs for different age groups, over 3s, over 6s and over 10s. There’s an activity programme for each age group and a kids playground. Plus there’s a lounge for teens with a separate Teens (13+) program during the main season.

  • TUI BLUE entertainment programme

    There’s evening entertainment 6 days a week, with live shows, dancing and music.

  • Cooking classes*

    Don’t just eat the local food, learn how to make it at a cooking class. The hotel manager often joins these chargeable sessions

 

Location

Manavgat is an inland city in the popularAntalayaregion ofTurkey. Its pretty famous for the river that runs through it, not to mention its waterfalls and its all nicely set in the protected forests of the Taurus Mountains. As well as that, Manavgat makes a great base for beach trips toSideand exploring the ancient cities of Perge and Aspendos.