Unique - Resort and Spa

Just back from a week on a bed and breakfast basis. The hotel was lovely and clean our room was enormous with a balcony and a view of the mountains. The room was made up and cleaned every day with toiletries replenished and fresh towels Breakfast was good with a selection of fruits yoghurts pastries meats cheeses bacon eggs sausages etc all buffet style. The pool outside was lovely with pool towels provided by the spa. Spa area great for which we had full use included in our stay with the exception of spa treatments . There are building works going on next door to the hotel which were a little noisy at times but didn’t really impact on us too much. The noise wasn’t constant. The reception staff were very polite and friendly as with the ladies who cleaned our room. Unfortunately couldn’t say the same for the restaurant staff whom we found quite miserable and not engaging in fact on a couple of occasions quite rude. Also would have to say the same about the staff in the Spa area. That aside we had a great time. Lake Ohrid really took us by surprise with beautiful scenery and plenty to do and explore

We visited for a week with TUI at the end of August, start of September. We had stayed at the same time the previous year. We had not paid for an upgrade but should have done as whilst the room was again huge, there was no balcony which we definitely missed. There have been a couple of improvements in the year since our last visit. The breakfast has more choices and is better for it. The pool area was much nicer with better beds and umbrellas and somebody taking responsibility for keeping the area clean and we'll tended. Unfortunately whilst on holiday I contracted a virus and was ill. The TUI rep, Olivier, helpfully arranged for an English speaking doctor to visit the hotel and provide medication. So well done Olivier! As many others have remarked, the hotel is really nice and comfortable. Ohrid itself is a short walk away and is fantastic. Food and drink is exceptional value. The views are amazing. A brilliant place to visit.

We were very fortunate to arrive at the Unique Resort and Spa mid afternoon, but without our luggage, after the Manchester Airport electrical failure which caused the cancellation of many flights. The hotel was very clean and the room was spacious and modern with excellent air conditioning when needed. We stayed half board with the intention of eating out some evenings but found that the buffet in the hotel was really good quality with a varied choice of a four course meal every evening and so we ate there each night. The staff were pleasant, friendly and helpful. The pool was clean but chilly until you became used to the temperature, and the sun loungers were very comfortable. The spa facilities were excellent with a choice of two saunas, jacuzzi, cold plunge pool, steam room and tempidarium all kept very clean by the staff. I had a massage which was also very good value. Regarding the building work – it was ongoing and there was some noise from construction. We spent half days at the pool depending upon our plans for the day and during that time although noise could be heard, we didn’t feel that it was of any great annoyance. Our luggage arrived two days later, after valiant efforts by TUI to reunite thousands of travellers with their bags and the provision of a necessities payment enabling us to buy toiletries and clothing. A special mention to Olivier the TUI rep at the hotel who was very helpful in keeping us updated on the situation. Despite the initial setback to the holiday, we had a wonderful time, thoroughly enjoyed the hotel and our time in Ohrid and found Macedonia a beautiful country to visit. We would definitely recommend the Unique Resort and Spa.