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TUI BLUE Tropical - Main Pool and Slides

TUI BLUE Tropical

Access Guide

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Getting to (Main Pool and Slides)

  • The Main Pool and Slides are located in the centre of the resort grounds.
  • The most accessible route has a slight ramp/slope.

Swimming Pool (Main Pool and Slides)

  • This is an outdoor swimming pool with waterslides.
  • There is step-free level access into the pool area.
  • Access into the water is via a ramp or a ladder.
  • There is step-free level access around the whole pool.
  • The following adaptations are available for disabled people: pool lift.
  • The pool has a lifeguard on duty at all times.
  • Seating around the pool includes: sun loungers.
  • Additional facilities include: a children's pool, poolside showers and a poolside bar.
  • The flooring is hard.
  • There is step-free level access to the poolside bar.
  • There is not step-free access to the poolside showers.
  • There are two pool slides. Both pool slides have stepped access.

Swimming Pool (Children's Pool)

  • This is an outdoor swimming pool with waterslides.
  • Access into the pool area is via a steep ramp/slope.
  • The slope is over 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • Guests get into the water by dropping directly in from the side of the pool.
  • There is step-free level access around the whole pool.
  • The following adaptations are available for disabled people: pool lift.
  • The pool is not staffed and does not have a lifeguard.
  • Seating around the pool includes: sun loungers.
  • Additional facilities include: poolside showers and a poolside bar.
  • The flooring is hard.
  • There is step-free access to the poolside bar, via a steep slope.
  • There is not step-free access to the poolside showers.

Toilet with Adaptations for Disabled People (Close to Children's Pool - Left Hand Transfer)

  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The toilet door is manual, opens outwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the toilet door opening is 88cm.
  • The toilet door has a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 145cm x 175cm and it does not have a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
  • The lateral transfer space is 78cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder and the wash basin.
  • The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the soap dispenser.
  • The following fixtures are at the recommended height: the soap dispenser (between 80cm - 100cm).
  • The following fixtures are not at the recommended height: the toilet seat (not at 48cm) and the wash basin (not between 72cm - 74cm).
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are low in the cubicle.
  • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor and the dropdown rail.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat and the internal toilet door.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it is not at a recommended height (within 10cm from the floor).
  • The toilet has a mirror which has been angled for ease of use.
  • There is no shelf in the toilet.
  • The cubicle has a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.

Toilet (Close to Children's Pool)

  • The male and female standard toilets were surveyed.
  • There is not step-free access into the toilet.
  • There is 1 step to access the toilet. This is unmarked, with.
  • The toilet door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the toilet door opening is 85cm.
  • The width of the door into the toilet cubicle is not over 75cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are low in the cubicle.
  • There is a baby change facility which is not at a recommended height (75cm).
  • The baby change table is located within the female toilet.

Toilet (Close to Main Pool - Male)

  • The male and female standard toilets were surveyed.
  • There is not step-free access into the toilet.
  • There is 1 step to access the toilet. This is unmarked, with.
  • The toilet door is manual, opens inwards and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the toilet door opening is 79cm.
  • The width of the door into the toilet cubicle is not over 75cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are low in the cubicle.

Toilet (Close to Main Pool - Female)

  • The male and female standard toilets were surveyed.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet, via a slope.
  • There is a slight slope between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • The toilet door is manual, opens inwards and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the toilet door opening is 80cm.
  • The width of the door into the toilet cubicle is not over 75cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are low in the cubicle.
  • There is a baby change facility which is not at a recommended height (75cm).
  • The baby change table is located outside of the female toilet.