Bluesun Holiday Village Alan

Visited this hotel with Nielson holidays. Lovely hotel. Hotel staff so welcoming. Nielson staff were as always warm, welcoming and attentive. Can’t speak highly enough of the young coaches with the tennis, headed by Joy, they weee superb. Cycling and water sports team were fantastic. For the first week of opening, Alex and the team did brilliantly. Don’t miss out on a visit and walk up into the National Park, simply stunning. Thankyou Nielson team, I will be back!!

Flights were OK and on time. The transfer is a bit long at one hour 45 minutes but Split airport is lovely. Resort is similar to all the other Neilsons resorts. Not great for the sailors as not much wind. Tennis is excellent. Not many attractive bike rides for recreational cyclists. Better for the serious bike riders. The national park is only a 15 minute walk away and is spectacular. Rock climbing is also offered. The food is fine but not as good as other Neilson resorts Staff are lovely Local town, 10 minute walk away, is small and quiet. Nice restaurants - they only take cash - typically €70-€80 for a decent meal with a bottle of wine. Local wines are surprisingly good. The supermarket next door to the resort is really handy. Rooms in the hotel are small but adequate. Beds are comfortable and shower is good enough. Tap water is drinkable. Overall the resort is small but a wee bit nicer than other Neilson resorts. Usual array of Simons and Rogers from the south of England but generally the guests are very nice. Bar entertainment could be better. The music quiz night went on for too long. An hour would have been plenty Will definitely return as the formula works for us.

We stayed at the Alana Beach Neilson resort for two weeks. It was our first Neilson holiday which is very unusual it seems as everyone we spoke to had been numerous times before so there must be something in it!!! After a couple of days we were completely sold, we absolutely loved the activities available and found a good balance between being busy and relaxing in the sunshine. We got up for 7am run club twice a week and 8am yoga which was a great way to start the day. My partner did the RYA sailing course and tried waterskiing for the first time which he loved. The staff are all fantastic, really lovely enthusiast and supportive people. We had a room overlooking the fitness deck with a Sea view. The pool is stunning, the only downside was that it was so so cold I couldn’t swim in it for long ( others did so maybe that’s just me!) the sea was slightly warmer and lovely. The food was mostly good, lots of choice with great salads and fruit. We did the evening trip to Zadar which is worth doing. The local restaurants for the non inclusive nights were great and all took a card payment, we felt the need to bring cash was overstated. We met lots of like minded people and had the best holiday ever and have booked for next year already!

We are been to a few Neilson Beach Clubs and this one has alot to offer. Situated on a long bay. Crystal clear sea with pebbled beach. Whilst we visited the sea was flat. Was so nice to swim in.. Ideally laid out to access the water sports. Food not as good as other Neilson resorts but its certainly ok... The roof top bar is an assett and has amazing views. Perfect to watch the sun set.. Unfortunately the prices of drinks in the hotel is alot more expensive than the local town. This means that the bars arent used as much which is a shame as they used to be a hub for socialising. I thought the grounds were looking abit shabby with lots of ****s. This is something that could easily be rectified. The spa is relaxing and is worth visiting. It is free to use the facilities. The resort isnt isolated like others are. Across the road is a national park which is perfect for a hike. The local town has a few bars and restaurants. Zadar is worth visiting to listen to the sea organ. There are amazing sunsets and solar lights display.. We got the bus for 9 euro return.. The bus stop is right outside the hotel. The staff are friendly and helpful even when they arent working. The guided bike rides were good. The large swimming pool isnt heated but its well maintained and clean. We had a lovely holiday and would recommend to others.

We spent a week at Alana Beach Club at the end of September, staying in one of the Family cabins. I couldn't fault Neilson or their staff throughout the whole holiday. From the initial online booking, pre travel communication, reception and transfer at the airport, on site support and finally the transfer back to the airport. At all times the team were brilliant, friendly and helpful. The cabin accommodation is basic but clean and with comfortable beds. It was refreshed every day by the hotel staff. Our cabin was close to the sailing area so really convenient for water based activities. The first couple of days were spoiled by gale force winds which resulted in the cancellation of all water based activities and cycling. Even the pools were closed for much of the time due to the strong winds and risk of lightning strike. However the weather was outside of Neilson's control and apparently exceptional, so just bad luck. We spent some time sailing and kayaking and there was no problem getting access to the equipment. The range of dinghies is limited for more experienced sailors, comprising Pico's, Laser's (4.7,Radial & Full rigs), Bahia's, Argo's, Topaz and Dart 16 cats. But a reasonable choice given the centre is not a dedicated dinghy training venue. Windsurfing and stand up paddle boarding were also available as part of the free activities. We didn't get time to try out the other inclusive activities such as mountain biking, windsurfing, paddle boarding, climbing, tennis, exercise classes, etc. Included in the package were two attempts at water skiing, or boarding which a couple of us tried out. Free group tuition was also available for many of the activities but we didn't join in with any of them so I can't comment on them. We were there after the UK schools had gone back, so I don't know how busy it might get in peak season and how that may impact on the availability of equipment. As mentioned above, during our stay there was plenty of kit available for all activities. Within walking distance of the Beach Club is the Paklenica National Park. It costs 10 Euros per day to enter but is well worth it if you enjoy hiking. There are lots of trails, but be aware that once off the main trail, the paths are steep and tricky in places. Sturdy footwear is a must. We did a 13 mile circular route from the hotel and the views were spectacular. You can take a Neilson mountain bike to cover the first few km to the park and the start of the walking trail. We also took a trip to Zadar which has an old part of the town, built by the Venetians. Very interesting and worth a visit. The hotel does an organised trip for the less adventurous, but we caught the local bus which cost a lot less. The timetable is limited but posted on the bus stop which is on the main road just outside the turning into the hotel. Cost was just under 5 Euros per person each way. The only downsides for us were the quality of the food on offer and the pricing of the drinks at

A great activity holiday in a comfortable hotel. Neilson staff friendly and helpful. Food was excellent with several choices of meat and fish. National park worth a visit. Sailing conditions are a bit mixed as winds can be light.

Stayed at the Neilson Alana Beach Club. There was a vomiting/diarrhoea bug circulating, Neilson suspected it was norovirus. Over 50 people at the resort had it, ruined our holiday. Unfortunately, Neilson weren't following hygiene standards, e.g. continued with a self-serve buffet with all guests touching the same utensils! I asked why they hadn't switched to an attended service as soon as they were aware of sickness, and didn't get a satisfactory answer. I brought quite a few other hygiene things to their attention too. This stuff isn't rocket science, UK government has published guidance on controlling norovirus.

We had a fantastic week here. Firstly, and most importantly for me, the food was well labelled and generally safe for my son with a peanut allergy. It is literally the first time he's been able to eat desert while we were on holiday. And he definitely made the most of it 🤣. He was in Stingray kids club, with Josh and Tash. Usually, when I first hand over his epipens, there is some level of stress. Ranging from 'well, how allergic is he' to 'sorry, we can't look after him'. No issues at all here! Josh took the bag, asked if we wanted it with him at all times, assured us they were all trained and that was it. Both Josh and Tash were a massive hit, and they kept the kids busy and entertained all the time. My idea of nice family walks into the village with dinner out faded as he wanted to stay for kids club on non inclusive evenings. Which actually worked as we knew the food was safe. He did junior tennis every evening, which is included in the price and definitely worth it if your child plays tennis at home. Callum, Rosie and Co were fab and he learnt so much. As did my husband who spent about 3 hours a day on the court. Between that and all the watersports, I barely saw my husband at all. Definitely a selling point for the holiday 🤣. I sustained an injury before travelling which meant I couldn't do any of the activities. I was worried I'd be bored and was going to cancel, but it was actually lovely just relaxing. And there were no sunbed wars, which was a major bonus for me! One tip is to go to the hypermarket right next door and get soft drinks, alcohol and snacks. Much cheaper than the hotel, but they make no attempt to hide that. They want you to go out and support the local businesses and economy. Flights were early, but it meant we were poolside by lunch. One tip is to do the bag drop the night before if you're able. That means you can just head straight for security, and the coffee, when you arrive. One downside is we didn't get to explore the local area much. Partly bc of my injury and partly bc there was so much to do on site. That's why we're planning on 2 weeks next time 😬. Thanks team. You were all fab!

Communist era Butlins with school dinner-type food - Angel Delight mousse and canteen a**osphere. Disastrous organisation by Neilson- paid for premium activities cancelled without warning, dirty room, door did not close, waited an hour at the airport - terrible experience