Why Should You Stay At An A La Carte Hotel

Written by Ella Cawthorne Last updated May 2nd 202402/05/24

Have you been browsing on our website and wondered what our ‘A La Carte’ tag means? Sometimes, hotels are organised into collections based on their unique offering to customers. So whether you’re a foodie, someone who loves the finer things in life, or you prefer a quieter, more chilled out spot, then we’re sure to have the ideal place for you. Keep reading to find out more about the fantastic A La Carte collection.

All About Options

TUI offers many hotel collections, each giving customers a different experience based on their ideal holiday. The A La Carte collection is all about delicious dining experiences, giving holidaymakers the opportunity to enjoy sit-down, A La Carte dining, often as part of their holiday package. Each restaurant on site may choose to have specialty cuisines such as Italian, Japanese or even Steakhouses.

Buffet restaurants are often a big part of your holiday, but choice doesn’t have to come in the form of self-serve dishes and show cooking stations! You can have the choice of different cuisines, at delicious table-service restaurants all within your hotel so you don’t need to venture out of the complex if you don’t want to. Of course, buffet restaurants are still available at many of the A La Carte hotels, as this collection is all about choice!

Kurumba Maldives is a great spot to choose if you’re hoping for a luxury getaway and want the food to match up. This spot has seven delicious restaurants to choose from, so you’ll be sure to find a dish that takes your fancy. Al Qasr is the hotel’s Middle Eastern restaurant, serving up charcoal grilled meats, kebabs, mezze and dips. The cuisine is inspired from Tunisian, Lebanese and Moroccan delicacies, which sounds absolutely wonderful. For something a bit closer to home, we love the Villa Venecia Hotel Boutique and Gourmet. This place has two gourmet restaurants, serving wonderful Mediterranean dishes. The Llum del Mar offers Mediterranean dishes and fresh seafood, Llum de Benidorm provides a more intimate atmosphere.

Add A Little Extra

TUI A La Carte holidays are all about the VIP extras, and what’s more, they come as part of your holiday package! Private taxi transfers are one of the wonderful extras you can experience if you choose an A La Carte holiday. No more waiting around for people to board a coach and rifling for your bags on arrival, simply hop into your private transfer and we’ll take care of the rest. Private hotel transfers can also be a little quicker than coaches since there’s only one stop, and that’s yours, so your holiday might get off to a quicker start when you choose to stay in an A La Carte.

Another one of the fantastic included extras with your A La Carte holiday is extra luggage! Yes, you heard us right, as part of your holiday package, your luggage allowance is 25kg per person if you’re on a TUI Airways flight. That means more weight to pack some beautifully put together outfits for a special dinner each evening, or you could use the extra weight to bring home presents for your loved ones. It’s your choice, and after all, that’s what an A La Carte is all about.

One of our favourite extras which is included in your TUI A La Carte holiday is the option to choose your seat on the plane, completely free of charge! Although our airline teams do their best to have you sat together with your booking party, sometimes this isn’t always possible. The best way to ensure you’re sat with your loved ones, or as far away from the kids as possible if you want some peace and quiet, is to pre book your seat. Having this option included in your holiday package is one less thing to think about and it’s a nice touch to help you save some pennies on your A La Carte holiday.

Relax and Refresh

Along with the wonderful dining experiences, TUI A La Carte hotels often have wonderful spa facilities on offer to guests. Whisk yourself away to utter relaxation by enjoying a turkish bath, kick back in a jacuzzi or book yourself in for a luxurious massage. There’s a wide range of resorts on offer that specialise in world-class spa facilities, you can learn more about some of our favourite spa hotels on our Hype blog.

Another key part to enjoying a relaxing holiday is ensuring your room is filled with all your creature comforts. Most rooms come with air conditioning as standard, and some hotels even stock the mini bar for you! It’s best to check with your specific hotel as to what’s on offer as part of your holiday package. But the real touch of luxury comes in the room upgrades. At A La Carte hotels, there are plenty of room upgrade options, meaning you can really live the high life while you’re away. Always dreamt of a swim up room? No problem, why not try Stella Island Resort and Spa! Craving utter tranquillity and want your own private pool? We’ve got you, Olea All Suite Hotel is the spot you need.