TUI BLUE Makarska Named Best Adults-Only Seaside Escape 2026 in Croatia

We are proud to share that TUI BLUE Makarska has been recognised as the recipient of two prestigious honours at the LUXlife Resorts and Retreats Awards 2026:

• Best Adults-Only Seaside Escape 2026 - Croatia
• LUXlife Guest Satisfaction Excellence Award 2026 - Croatia

These awards are not entered or purchased. They are the result of a rigorous merit-led research and independent evaluation process carried out by the LUXlife Awards team - making this recognition all the more meaningful. It is a reflection of every guest who has stayed with us, every member of our team who has gone beyond what was expected, and every detail that has been quietly refined season after season at our adults-only retreat in Igrane on the Makarska Riviera.

What the LUXlife Resorts and Retreats Awards 2026 Represent

The LUXlife Resorts and Retreats Awards are among the most respected independent accolades in the global hospitality industry. Each year, the LUXlife team conducts a thorough evaluation of properties worldwide, assessing them across a range of criteria including guest satisfaction, service standards, facilities, location, and overall holiday experience.

Winning hotels are not self-nominated in the traditional sense. Recognition is awarded following careful review of supporting information and an internal assessment process - meaning that a LUXlife award represents a genuine, independently verified mark of excellence. For TUI BLUE Makarska to receive not one but two awards in 2026 speaks volumes about the consistency and quality of what we deliver here on the Adriatic.

Best Adults-Only Seaside Escape 2026 - Croatia: What This Award Means

To be named the Best Adults-Only Seaside Escape in Croatia is an honour that captures everything TUI BLUE Makarska was designed to be. Since the day we opened our doors, the vision has been singular: create a space on the Croatian coast where adults can escape completely, without compromise and without interruption.

TUI BLUE Makarska is located in Igrane, a quiet and unspoiled village on the Makarska Riviera, approximately 20 minutes from the town of Makarska. The setting is one of the most beautiful on the entire Dalmatian coast: the Biokovo mountain range rising behind the property, the Adriatic Sea stretching to the horizon in front, and one of the riviera's finest pebble beaches directly below.

As an adults-only property, every element of TUI BLUE Makarska has been conceived with the grown-up traveller in mind. The pool areas, the dining experience, the service approach, the pace of the day - everything is calibrated around what adults actually want from a seaside escape: peace, quality, beauty, and the freedom to spend each hour exactly as they choose.

This award from LUXlife confirms what our returning guests have been telling us for years. TUI BLUE Makarska is not simply a hotel on the Croatian coast. It is the finest adults-only seaside escape Croatia has to offer.

LUXlife Guest Satisfaction Excellence Award 2026 - Croatia: A Thank You to Every Guest

The LUXlife Guest Satisfaction Excellence Award is perhaps the one that moves us most deeply. Because guest satisfaction is not a metric measured in a spreadsheet - it is felt in every conversation at reception, every plate of food that arrives at the table, every sun lounger positioned just right, every small gesture from a team member who noticed something before being asked.

At TUI BLUE Makarska, guest satisfaction is the standard against which every decision is made. Our flexible board options - Bed and Breakfast and Half Board - exist because we listened to what guests want: the ability to tailor their own holiday, to eat in one evening and explore the local restaurants of the Makarska Riviera the next. Our pool landscape, our beach access, our activities programme - all of it has been shaped by years of feedback from the people who matter most: the guests who stay with us.

Winning this award in 2026, the same year TUI BLUE celebrates its 10th anniversary as a brand, makes the recognition doubly significant. A decade of listening. A decade of improving. And now, independent confirmation that the effort has been worth it.

Why TUI BLUE Makarska Stands Apart on the Makarska Riviera

The Makarska Riviera is one of the most celebrated stretches of coastline in all of Europe - a 60-kilometre arc of crystal-clear Adriatic water, pine-scented beaches, and dramatic mountain scenery that draws visitors from across the continent every summer. Within this exceptional setting, TUI BLUE Makarska occupies a position that is genuinely unique.

Located in the village of Igrane, the hotel sits at a quieter, less commercial point of the riviera than the busy town centre, offering guests the best of both worlds: a tranquil, adults-only environment with direct beach access, and easy proximity to the restaurants, bars, and cultural attractions of Makarska just 20 minutes away.

What sets TUI BLUE Makarska apart is the combination of factors that very few properties can genuinely claim:

• Exclusively adults-only - a serene atmosphere guaranteed throughout the property, every day of the season
• Direct Adriatic beach access - the sea is not a short transfer away; it begins at the hotel
• Flexible board options - Bed and Breakfast or Half Board, giving guests genuine freedom over how they spend each day
• Exceptional natural setting - Biokovo Nature Park behind, the Adriatic in front, Igrane village around you
• Consistent, award-winning service - now independently recognised by LUXlife as the benchmark for guest satisfaction in Croatia
• Part of the TUI BLUE brand - the backing of a global hospitality group celebrating its 10th anniversary, with all the quality and reliability that represents

A Message From TUI BLUE Makarska

Awards like these belong to everyone who has been part of the TUI BLUE Makarska story. To every guest who chose us for their holiday and trusted us with their precious time off. To every team member who showed up every day with care and professionalism. To the TUI BLUE brand, whose philosophy of flexibility, quality, and genuine experience has given us the framework to deliver something truly special here on the Adriatic.

"Being named the Best Adults-Only Seaside Escape in Croatia is a recognition we carry with pride and with responsibility. It raises the bar for everything we do - and we welcome that."

As we move through the 2026 season - TUI BLUE's anniversary year - these awards serve as both a celebration of what has been achieved and a commitment to what comes next. The standard has been set. We intend to keep exceeding it.

Frequently Asked Questions About TUI BLUE Makarska

What awards has TUI BLUE Makarska won in 2026?

TUI BLUE Makarska has been recognised with two prestigious LUXlife Resorts and Retreats Awards 2026: Best Adults-Only Seaside Escape 2026 in Croatia and the LUXlife Guest Satisfaction Excellence Award 2026 in Croatia.

Where exactly is TUI BLUE Makarska located?

TUI BLUE Makarska is located in Igrane, a peaceful village on the Makarska Riviera in Dalmatia, Croatia, approximately 20 minutes from the town of Makarska.

Is TUI BLUE Makarska an adults-only hotel?

Yes, TUI BLUE Makarska is an exclusively adults-only hotel, welcoming guests aged 18 and over. This ensures a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere throughout the entire property.

What board options are available at TUI BLUE Makarska?

TUI BLUE Makarska offers flexible board options including Bed and Breakfast (B&B) and Half Board (HB), allowing guests to tailor their holiday experience entirely to their own preferences.

What is the LUXlife Resorts and Retreats Award?

The LUXlife Resorts and Retreats Awards recognise the very best hotels, resorts, and retreats worldwide based on merit-led research, guest satisfaction data, and independent evaluation. Winning a LUXlife award is widely regarded as a benchmark of hospitality excellence.

Experience the Award-Winning TUI BLUE Makarska for Yourself

There is only one way to truly understand what the LUXlife judges recognised in TUI BLUE Makarska: come and stay. Walk down to the beach in the morning before anyone else is awake. Have breakfast on the terrace with the Biokovo massif behind you and the Adriatic in front. Choose Half Board and let our team take care of dinner, or head into Igrane and Makarska on your own terms with Bed and Breakfast.

The 2026 season is already open for bookings. As an award-winning adults-only property on one of Europe's most beautiful coastlines, availability - particularly in July and August - fills quickly. Early booking through the official TUI platform is always recommended to secure your preferred dates and room category.

Best Adults-Only Seaside Escape in Croatia. LUXlife Guest Satisfaction Excellence. Two awards. One address: TUI BLUE Makarska, Igrane, Makarska Riviera.