New year, fresh intentions: more exercise, more energy, more time for yourself. The only problem? Once everyday life kicks in, it can be hard to stay on track – appointments, stress and routines keep getting in the way.
That’s exactly why an active holiday can be the perfect reset: you change your surroundings, you have set time slots for movement, and you can try out sports you never quite get round to at home. In this article you’ll discover 10 TUI BLUE hotels that combine being active and unwinding in the best possible way – by the sea and in the mountains.
So you don’t have to spend ages planning once you arrive, you can organise your workout and class schedule right on holiday: in the BLUE App you’ll find each hotel’s current BLUEf!t offerings and can schedule sessions or reserve your spot.
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Who is an active holiday for?
An active holiday isn’t just for performance athletes. The concept works just as well for beginners who finally want to “try something new” on holiday – like yoga on the beach, aqua fitness or a guided hike.
If you already train regularly, an active hotel helps you stick to your routine while giving you fresh inspiration (for example through functional training, HIIT sessions or outdoor sports).
Important: Most BLUEf!t activities are run as group classes at fixed times – so you don’t have to motivate yourself, you’re swept along by the programme.
What makes a hotel “active”?
For a hotel to truly count as an active hotel, it needs more than just a gym. The TUI BLUE BLUEf!t concept combines four key areas:
- Group fitness classes: From yoga and Pilates to aqua fitness and functional training – the range varies by hotel.
- Sports activities: Outdoor options such as beach volleyball, tennis, archery, guided hikes or bike tours, plus mental challenges like Brainkinetics.
- Training facilities: Modern gyms (usually indoors), sometimes complemented by outdoor fitness platforms.
- Mindfulness & recovery: Relaxation techniques such as autogenic training, progressive muscle relaxation, stretch & relax or meditation – so you genuinely feel refreshed after your workout.
Good fitness goals aren’t just about your workout; they also need the right food to support you. BLUEf!t also includes healthy, wholesome food (such as low-carb dishes) – ideal if you want to stay active on holiday while still eating mindfully.
If you’d like extra guidance, you can book personal training at selected hotels – including tailored fitness and nutrition tips.
Our top 10 active hotels
These hotels have been chosen based on the following criteria: a wide-ranging BLUEf!t programme (classes + sports activities), modern training facilities, recovery and mindfulness offerings (wellness), healthy food options and special extras such as sports courts or active excursions.
TUI BLUE Seno: Adults-only active escape
The TUI BLUE Seno sits in a peaceful bay on the Turkish Aegean and makes clever use of its hillside setting as a natural training ground – even the paths between the beach and your room keep you moving. Six days a week there are group classes such as yoga and functional training, complemented by a well-equipped gym for your own sessions. If you fancy a change, you’ll find tennis courts and watersports right on the doorstep.
After your workout, the BLUE Spa awaits with massages and a wellness bar – just the thing to ease tired muscles. When it comes to food, the hotel focuses on fresh, regional ingredients: the all-inclusive package includes four restaurants with vegetarian choices and low-carb options inspired by the BLUEf!t concept.
The adults-only setting guarantees plenty of peace and quiet when you really want to focus.
TUI BLUE Sarigerme Park: Getting fit with the family
Staying in the same bay, the TUI BLUE Sarigerme Park invites you to train in the middle of expansive parkland, perfect for early-morning runs. The BLUEf!t Camp Special will push you to your limits with barefoot beach workouts, while the BLUEf!t Park offers slacklines, trampolines and the Synrgy BlueSky functional training rig. Add in tennis courts, beach volleyball and archery, and a quick look at the BLUE App reveals a daily schedule that could keep you busy from dawn till dusk. How about yoga with sea views or a bit of stand-up paddling?
For recovery, head to the BLUE Spa with Turkish bath and special massage techniques designed to refresh body and mind. Culinary-wise, the all-inclusive concept serves international “Global Flavour” cuisine with vegetarian options and plenty of low-carb dishes. Family-friendly yet with plenty of room to go at your own training pace.
TUI BLUE Palm Garden: Family-friendly fitness on the Turkish Riviera
The TUI BLUE Palm Garden is a true paradise for fitness fans who love a wide choice of equipment. The BLUEf!t Park features a Life Fitness Synrgy Bluesky outdoor training station, a bouldering wall, slacklines and trampolines – all under open skies. There are also two tennis courts, a multi-sports pitch, archery, beach volleyball and guided mountain-bike tours for an extra fee. One more reason to go? This is one of the best-rated hotels in Türkiye.
After intense sessions, unwind in the BLUE Spa with hammam, steam bath and sports massages. The all-inclusive offering focuses on live cooking stations plus vegetarian and low-carb options in line with the BLUEf!t standard.
Perfect if you want to try something new every single day without ever leaving the resort grounds.
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar: Tropical active escape
The TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar is set right on the powder-soft sands of Kiwengwa Beach and turns beach sports into part of your daily rhythm. Beach volleyball, beach football, yoga and tennis all take place outdoors, while the on-site PADI/SSI dive school organises snorkelling trips and a wide variety of watersports. You’ll find all the details in the BLUE App.
For downtime, there’s the BLUE Spa and three pools to choose from. You can tailor your board basis to suit: all-inclusive or half board, with a strong focus on locally sourced fish and seafood, vegetarian dishes and low-carb options.
Perfect for anyone wanting to blend a tropical dream escape with watersports and training right by the ocean.
TUI BLUE Montafon: Fitness in the mountains
At the TUI BLUE Montafon, the mountains themselves become your training partner. The inclusive BergePLUS programme offers guided hikes and snowshoe tours, while back at the hotel you can join group fitness, functional training or work out in the gym.
After a day outdoors, relax in the sauna or on the relaxation terrace with mountain views. Right next door is a swimming pool, which hotel guests can use free of charge. The half-board dining concept highlights regional Vorarlberg specialities with live cooking, smoothies and overnight oats, plus vegetarian and low-carb options in line with BLUEf!t.
Ideal if you want to combine winter sports or hiking with proper fitness facilities back at the hotel.
TUI BLUE Schladming: Winter and summer active breaks
The TUI BLUE Schladming sits directly on the Planai slopes and offers ski-in/ski-out convenience in winter, plus all the activities included with the Schladming-Dachstein Summer Card (including mountain lifts) in the warmer months.
A real showstopper is the SkySauna on the rooftop terrace, with Finnish sauna, steam bath and panoramic views of the Dachstein massif. At the generous breakfast buffet you can fuel up for long days on the mountain, with vegetarian and low-carb options as standard. Perfect for winter sports lovers and summer hikers who value flexibility and freedom on an active break.
TUI BLUE Pioneer Beach: Active autumn escape
Cyprus stays pleasantly warm even in November, making it perfect for an active autumn break. The TUI BLUE Pioneer Beach on the Paphos coast stands out with a well-structured class schedule: beginner’s yoga, functional training, aqua fitness, abs-legs-bums, back fitness and stretching, to name just a few. The gym for individual training is open daily, and you can book watersports like windsurfing, diving or jet-skiing for an additional fee.
After your workout, BLUEf!t relaxation classes help you wind down properly. Dining options include half board or all-inclusive, with vegetarian and low-carb dishes available.
The adults-only atmosphere creates a quiet setting – ideal if you want to combine varied classes with watersports.
TUI BLUE Makadi Gardens: Adults-only active break on the Red Sea
At the TUI BLUE Makadi Gardens on Egypt’s Red Sea coast, you can look forward to a varied BLUEf!t® programme including yoga, stretching, group fitness and functional training, plus a modern gym.
Afterwards, the spa team takes care of your recovery. The all-inclusive package is especially generous: late riser breakfasts, snacks, gala dinners and live cooking stations (pasta, wok) keep things interesting, and there are plenty of vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and low-carb dishes to support a well-balanced diet after training. Ideal if you want reliable warm weather all year round, excellent food and the chance to try watersports as well.
TUI BLUE Samaya: Family-friendly active break in Marsa Alam
The TUI BLUE Samaya is located right on the shore of Coraya Bay near Marsa Alam and offers a gym (from age 16), table tennis and jogging paths. A special highlight is free entry to the Madinat Coraya Aquapark, which means non-stop action for families and a surprisingly good cardio workout for grown-ups. The resort’s own jetty leads straight out to the sea for snorkelling, swimming and watersports, and of course there’s a professional dive centre too.
For a slower pace, head to the BLUE Spa and heated relaxation pool. The all-inclusive package also caters for vegetarian and vegan diets and includes plenty of low-carb choices.
This hotel is a great tip for the winter months when the whole family is travelling together and everyone wants to follow their own interests while still sharing the same holiday.
TUI BLUE Sensatori Akra Sorgun: Luxury active escape for all the family
This 5-star hotel on the Turkish Riviera ranks particularly highly when it comes to guest satisfaction with its sports programme. At the TUI BLUE Sensatori Akra Sorgun you can train either in the indoor gym or on the outdoor fitness platform with sweeping sea views. The class schedule includes HIIT, functional training and yoga, and you can check the daily line-up easily in the BLUE App.
Post-workout, unwind in the hamam or book spa treatments such as deep tissue massages for tired muscles. The all-inclusive concept offers not only buffets but also several à la carte restaurants, plus vegetarian, vegan and low-carb dishes. To free up time for your own workouts, the hotel also provides caring and entertaining childcare. For an extra treat, opt for one of the rooms with direct pool access.
Perfect for active travellers who want to enjoy a luxurious break with all the family.
Beach or mountains – what suits you best?
Beach hotels are especially good if you love watersports (such as aqua fitness, snorkelling or kayaking) or want to jog or do yoga on the sand first thing in the morning. Most of the beach hotels in this list run a summer season (April–November), with exceptions like TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar, TUI BLUE Makadi and TUI BLUE Samaya, which are open all year.
Mountain hotels are ideal for hikers, mountain bikers and winter sports enthusiasts. TUI BLUE Montafon and TUI BLUE Schladming offer year-round programmes – with outdoor activities in summer and direct access to the slopes in winter. The combination of clear mountain air, exercise and proper recovery time in the sauna or spa feels especially powerful.
Active holidays with TUI BLUE: your questions answered
Do I need prior experience with sport?
No. Most BLUEf!t classes are designed for different fitness levels, which you can also check in advance in the BLUE App. If you’re a beginner, start with classes like beginner’s yoga, Pilates or stretching.
What should I pack for an active holiday?
Breathable sportswear, trainers (for indoor and outdoor use), swimwear (for aqua fitness or the beach), a reusable water bottle and sun protection. Mats are provided at the hotels. You’ll find great TUI BLUE travel accessories in the BLUE Shop.
Can I book classes in advance?
Yes, in the BLUE App you can see each hotel’s current BLUEf!t programme and schedule sessions or reserve places.
Are there calmer, more relaxing options as well?
Yes, BLUEf!t also focuses on mindfulness and recovery: autogenic training, progressive muscle relaxation, stretch & relax and meditation are all part of the programme.
What about healthy eating options?
All the hotels on this list offer healthy meal choices (for example low-carb dishes) to complement the sports programme. At selected hotels you can also book personal training with nutrition advice. Dishes are clearly labelled and, if in doubt, you can always ask the BLUE Guide Kitchen team.