TUI reveals its best hotels in the world - with aqua discos, speedboat transfers and Turkish baths

TUI has revealed the crème de la crème of their hotels across the world.

From romantic breaks to once in a lifetime trips and long-haul packages, here are the best of TUI hotels and all the reasons you should be visiting.

Hotel pool and building at dusk. — This hotel in Turkey was crowned the ‘Best TUI BLUE’Credit: TUI

Resort pool at sunset with lounge chairs and umbrellas. — There are plenty of places to relax as well as take part in cooking classesCredit: TUI

Best Hotel TUI BLUE

Found on Turkey’s south coast, Barut Andiz resort, has been crowned the best TUI BLUE hotel.

The all-inclusive, adults only resort is five stars and boasts a lagoon pool, hot tub, terrace and spa.

There’s also a Turkish bath, sauna and various treatment rooms as well as an on-site gym and hairdressers.

Also on their roster is a full programme of activities from table tennis, to shuffleboard, darts and boules.

There are also aqua discos, cocktail masterclasses and cooking classes where you can learn about local flavours.

TUI offers a seven-night holiday to Side, Turkey staying at the 5T TUI BLUE Barut Andiz on an all-inclusive basis from £1115 per person.

Best Hotel Long Haul

Another adults-only hotel to bag a prize is the TUI BLUE Olhuveli Romance in the Maldives.

The ultimate couples retreat or honeymoon destination, this hotel can only be reached with a speedboat transfer.

Their ethos is ‘barefoot luxury’ and have everything put in place for a seamless stay including an island host who is essentially your very own personal assistant.

The best TUI hotel resort according to Brits is in Turkey

Aerial view of a resort on a tropical island. — The Olhuveli Romance in the Maldives is the perfect couples escapeCredit: TUI

Overwater bungalow with private pool and outdoor shower. — For an extra special stay you can go in one of the water villasCredit: TUI

Other big selling points for this one are because of its private pool, and the hotel’s own coral reef.

With clear blue waters it’s the perfect place to snorkel and see all sorts of marine life from sting rays to sharks.

On the water you can also scuba dive, do watersports, paddleboard and kayak.

The hotel also has two bars, three restaurants, two pools and a spa.

There’s also a weekly Maldivian night, when the hotel staff show off their traditional singing and dancing.

For anyone wanting to splash out, you can even opt for a very Instagrammable over-the-water villa with a private pool and terrace.

TUI offers a seven-night holiday to Maldives staying at the 5T TUI BLUE Olhuveli Romance on an all-inclusive basis from £2840 per person.

Infinity pool overlooking the ocean and mountains. — The hotel in Rhodes constantly gets incredible reviews from guestsCredit: TUI

Ocean view hotel room with a bed and balcony. — The bedrooms have beautiful views over the Aegean SeaCredit: TUI

Best Hotel Globally and Best Hotel East Med’ and North Africa

The Lindos Blu Luxury Hotel & Suites Rhodes has won Best Hotel Globally, for its fourth year in a row.

The hotel in the Greek island of Rhodes looks over Vlicha Bay and is built like a hillside amphitheatre.

Here you’ll find two infinity pools, whirlpool baths, a sea-view gourmet restaurant and a lift that takes you onto the beach front.

The Rhodes hotel received exceptional reviews throughout the year which went towards its win with some guests saying it was “perfect in every way possible”.

Another said: “This is the best and most luxurious holiday I’ve ever had” with another guest adding: “From the moment you arrive, guests are treated like royalty.”

Others said that the lobster night held every Monday was a trip highlight.

TUI offers a seven-night holiday to Lindos, Greece staying at the 5T Lindos Blu Luxury Hotel & Suites on bed and breakfast basis from £1226 per person.

Aerial view of a resort with a pool, palm trees, and ocean in the background. — This hotel in Mallorca has scooped up a TUI award

Outdoor patio seating area with white tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a children's water park in the background. — There are lots of cafes, restaurants and on-site entertainment tooCredit: TUI

Best Hotel Spain, Portugal & West Africa

 The Grupotel Parc Natural & Spa in Alcudia, Mallorca is a family-friendly hotel that doesn’t compromise when it comes to luxury.

In the middle of the hotel, you’ll find a lagoon pool with rock features and a little bridge.

Next to this are lawns and a separate children’s pool.

And there’s no need to move from your lounger as drinks are brought to you, which is something we all like to hear.

As for entertainment, there’s live music in the lounge bar or on the terrace several times a week.

The hotel is found on the north-east coast of Mallorca under four miles away from the town of Alcudia, which is considered one of the most beautiful on the island.

TUI offers a seven-night holiday to Alcudia, Majorca staying at the 5T Grupotel Parc Natural and Spa on bed and breakfast basis from £1382 per person.