MClub Budoni

The grounds of this hotel are beautiful and very well maintained. My room was spacious and comfortable for me. The bathroom was good. The room was kept very clean all week by the lovely cleaner. I was in one of the rooms beyond the tennis courts. I liked the pool, it was crowded at times but also not so much at other times. The beach by the hotel isn't the best Sardinia has to offer if you are able to walk 15-30 mins along the coast to the left and the right you will find some really lovely beaches with beautiful clear water my favourites were Cala Cuppetti, Spiaggia di Porto Ottiolu and Spiaggia Salamaghe Budoni (and having a drink at Sala Bay Beach Bar)... I would really recommend exploring beyond the hotel beach. Also hiring a car or going on the TUI excursions to other beaches. The food was what you would expect from an all inclusive buffet. I found that there were lots of fresh and healthy options as well foods to cater to 'brits abroad' taste (chips!). There was always some lovely pasta options and seafood/fish which I enjoyed. The pool bar was good, they were always happy to fill my bottle with water and ice. I am not a big alcohol drinker myself but people seemed happy with what was on offer. The food truck by the pool was great. I only got a few very small mosquito bites during the week, although I don't tend to sit out in the evening when they are about. However do bring repellent. I would recommend bringing a plug cable as there is only one socket.. I read this advice on here and it was good advice! You should definitely take a walk around the local nature reserve forrest park if you are able.. its very tranquil and beautiful views.. see 'Parco del Sole' on the map which is left along the beach. Make sure you look out for flamingos in 'Stagno Li Cucutti' I was lucky enough to spot a few. The staff were friendly and helpful. The TUI reps were also great.

Fabulous week in a beautiful hotel. Staff wonderful. Food great and varied, do try the pizzeria near the beach too. Rooms typically Sardinian decor and very functional. Drinks all served fresh (nothing pre-made), never had to queue for very long. Entertain very laid back and family focused. It is a little remote, nothing close by but if you do rent a car or visit outwith the very high summer temperatures, do walk to Port Ottilou as it’s beautiful, lots of fabulous restaurants around the harbour. We also took the day trip to Corsica which was a long day (12 hour round trip) but very much worth it, Bonifacio is stunning; again lots of fabulous eateries in the harbour area and also at the top (take the mini train to get to the top). We also did the Costa Smeralda/Puerto Cervo trip which included a trip to the beach at Baia Sardinia which was reminiscent of the Maldives, crystal clear water and soft sand. Would highly recommend this hotel and also suggest either hiring a car or doing a couple of trips to really appreciate this beautiful island. We only wished we could have stayed longer 💕

The Tui Blue Budoni is a lovely hotel. It is small and friendly. The beds in our room were very comfortable ( Room 952 past the swimming pool and pool bar ) and the air conditioning was very efficient - a necessity as the temperature was in the mid 30s every day. There was a fridge in the room and bottled water was supplied regularly. The bathroom had a good, spacious shower. The site had a rustic feel with all the rooms chalet style scattered over the grounds and all the buildings single floor. The grounds were beautifully kept with bushes and colourful plants. The hotel had its own stretch of beach and it was always possible to get a sunbed there. By the Al Grano restaurant there is a children`s waterpark which just functioned for 2 periods per day and was greatly enjoyed by both children and their parents All the staff were friendly and helpful - in the bars, restaurants and reception. We ate breakfast, lunch and dinner every day in the buffet restaurant, except for on our final night when we used the Al Grano restaurant to make our last night experience different. The food was excellent, varied and tasty at all 3 mealtimes. We could always find a table and the waiting staff were very quick and efficient setting the table if necessary and bringing a bottle of water and our choice of drink. There were always a lot of unusual salads, a variety of meat and fish dishes, usually several types of pasta and home made desserts plus ice cream. If we had any criticism, it was that there were air conditioning units in the dining room but they were not switched on despite the high temperatures. The white and rose wine soon became warm and some of the waiters resorted to putting ice cubes in the wine. Many people, especially families, chose to get meals from the food truck by the swimming pool. We did not try any food from there but we believe that it was good - burgers, salads and chips etc. We spent most evenings in the pool bar. There were often long queues at the bar but the bar staff got through people`s orders quickly and efficiently. There was a good range of drinks on the All Inclusive menu, including a number of cocktails. There was some form of entertainment in the bar every night. There were 2 male/female duos called Duna Duo and Old Time Queens who were both excellent and performed from 9pm until 11pm without a break. There was karaoke on one night, a dj set and a competition called Chance To Dance. We knew prior to the holiday that this hotel is very isolated and reviewers were recommending car hire. We did not intend to do that so we booked 4 excursions which were very good value. We booked through Merin, the TUI rep. We did the trip to Gallura, visiting the old town of Tempio and the church of Santa Croce, then went to the Nuraghe Majori, an ancient dwelling and a cork factory. Next we went on the Costa Smeralda tour, visiting San Pantaleo Market, then Porto Cervo harbour and shops and the Bay of Sardinia. We did the trip t