Bluesun Hotel Berulia

Just returned from a 9 night stay. The hotel is located on the sea front but there are a lot of steps down to get to the beach so not suited to anyone with mobility issues. We stayed half board and really liked the breakfast being served over a long period (7 to 11am). Dinner was over a shorted period (7 to 9pm) which meant the restaurant was quite busy and the area where the buffet is located could get crowded. The food was plentiful with lots of different choices every night. Drinks at the hotel are a little expensive and include a 10% service charge even if you go to the bar to order and collect. €5.17 for a €1 bottle of water seems a big mark up. My partner is coeliac and food was generally well labelled and the chef offered to make Gluten Free pasta and pizza. There were limited options for dessert for her though and no separate toaster. It’s not yet high season so bear in mind not all the local bars and restaurants are open at this time of year. Lots of sun beds available by the pool, in fact given it’s not yet high season it might have been better to take some away to create a bit more space. The sea was cold but beautifully clear and we managed a few morning swims. Suggested improvements:- - The lights at the bottom of the steps to the sea front were only turned on for the last 2 days of our stay, prior to that we had to use our phone torches to avoid tripping when returning in the evening. - extend the dinner hours and / or rearrange the buffet for a better flow - tea and coffee making facilities are provided but not milk! When you ask at reception they give a little laugh and tell you to go the supermarket who just happen to sell small pots of milk (probably one of their best selling lines). For such a small cost I can’t understand why milk is not provided! Finally special thanks to Danijiel in the restaurant who worked every day while we were there, clearing tables and taking drinks orders. He was always very polite and liked to tell us of his favourite scenes from the TV show ‘Only Fools and Horses’!

Giving a star rating for this hotel is very difficult. The hotel looks very nice, our room was great, the staff were very helpful and when I ordered some extra items for our arrival (wine, flowers, cake and fruit) they did a perfect job. Also on the plus side is the coast path (at beach level) that runs to villages to the right and left of the hotel. The walks, particularly to the right hand side, were the best bits of our stay. It is a shame that there were so many things, that on their own may seem small, but add up to spoil things. Only one restaurant open and the food was only average most of the time. Evening meal time was restricted to between 7pm and 9pm and I wouldn't want to try to get food when the hotel was full because to layout of the serving area is so cramped. Water at the evening meal had to be bought. The one bar that was open was more like a canteen area and not a relaxing space for the evening. There was nowhere at the hotel to buy food during the day, or anything else at any time (no shop on site). The Jet2 information book was kept in a cupboard behind the reception desk along with the book exchange, (neither item of which we found out until the Jet2 rep came 5 days into our 7 night stay). There was a notice in the room stating that the fridge was only for minibar items and should not be used for guests items. To top it all, there was a 10% service charge on all (hotel price) drinks (including water at the evening meals) and a space on the bill to add a tip. I know there are warnings in the information before you book that it is about a one and a half hour transfer from the airport at Split to the hotel and that there are a lot (and I mean a lot) of steps on the site, but it is something to bear in mind.

This is a lovely hotel but it is not buggy friendly There is not one single ramp and there is significant steps to the majority of the room to reception (if you’re not in main building) and then there is about 8 flights of stairs down to the beach. So u less you’re able/prepared to physically carry baby and buggy don’t go here There is also no baby changing facilities within the hotel

This is our 2nd visit to the Blue Sun Berulia - excellent hotel. Two fabulous pools, always loads of sun beds, views to die for (sea and side sea facing), mountain views from the other rooms. Close to Brela (fabulous coastal path) and Baska Voda in the other direction. Shingle beach, safe water, and rental of sun beds and parasols. Only one word of warning - there are lots of steps to get down to beach level. Good low key evening entertainment with many excellent local artists. AND MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL!! The staff here are fantastic - always friendly, helpful, and kind. Very special mention has to go to Jovana, and Nahid, Jelka, and also to Luka . These people made our stay so very enjoyable - thank you so much!

We have almost 20 years of experience of Brela and Baska Voda and Hotel Berulia has always been our preffered place. The beach just below the hotel is great and the lunches at beach restaurant Puz are very good. A great start of the day is to visit their poolbar having a morning coffee in the shadow under the nice pine trees. A special thanks to Dejan and his friendly staff who always deliver great service.

Stayed end of September 2023. First impressions good, plates of food provided as we’d missed dinner, on same level as reception, nice room, but balcony overlooked (& almost at same level as road, so not really able to relax during day) . Breakfast good but no access without several steps. Aware that there were steps to beach, but steps down to pools too, so not suitable for people with limited mobility or families with young children. Evening meals good & some entertainment available. Could walk into local villages, but unfortunately beach bars were packed away at end of September, so probably better to visit earlier. Good hotel for anyone reasonably fit & healthy, but not suitable for anyone with limited mobility