Awayholidays Reviews 

3,452
•
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

While we don't verify specific claims because reviewers' opinions are their own, we may label reviews as "Verified" when we can confirm a business interaction took place. Read more

To protect platform integrity, every review on our platform—verified or not—is screened by our 24/7 automated software. This technology is designed to identify and remove content that breaches our guidelines, including reviews that are not based on a genuine experience. We recognise we may not catch everything, and you can flag anything you think we may have missed. Read more

Review summary

Created with AI, based on recent reviews

Evaluating 229 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company, consistently showing smooth holiday planning and wonderful destinations. Travelers frequently praise the knowledgeable staff members who go above and beyond to tailor custom packages and provide excellent personal recommendations. Consumers note that customer service representatives are extremely polite, patient, and always available to answer any questions throughout the entire booking process. Some reviewers were not happy with the lack of communication and prolonged delayed responses experienced after paying their initial deposits. A few individuals also mentioned frustrating problems regarding unexpected extra costs and significant difficulties when attempting to modify flights.

What people talk about most

Staff

Customers consistently note positive experiences with staff, frequently praising representatives for being... See more

Holidays

Reviewers mention positive feedback about holidays, consistently praising the exceptional service provided by... See more

Service

Consumers find service to be positive, highlighting how helpful staff members deliver outstanding support and... See more

Booking process

Clients share positive opinions on booking process, expressing deep satisfaction with agents who manage... See more

Customer service

Customers had positive experiences with customer service, frequently praising agents for being polite,... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We always book our holidays through Alex, and he never disappoints! He finds us lovely hotels at great prices and always gets us amazing deals. It’s so reassuring to have someone we trust taking care... See more

Company replied

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My holiday request was picked up by Brooklyn who made the whole experience effortless. He was able to improve on the initial online quote and tailor the package more to our needs. Everything was docum... See more

Company replied

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brooklyn arranged our holiday to the Maldives & he gave us 5* service. We were able to pay in instalments each day & he answered all our questions promptly. Everything ran smoothly with our 13 nights... See more

Company replied

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Second holiday booked with Away Holidays. Alex is amazing. Very patient and understanding and looks after you from start to finish. Low deposit and doesn't push you to pay the remaining amount straigh... See more

Company replied


Company details

  1. Travel Agency

Written by the company

Away Holidays is a UK based luxury holiday company with offices at multiple locations and headquartered at Iver, Buckinghamshire. The company is a part of the bigger Southall Travel Group and specializes in arranging affordable luxury holidays to global destinations. Backed with travel expertise for global destinations and strategic partnerships with vast network of suppliers developed over many years, Away Holidays endeavours to deliver the best in service as well as the prices. A UK based team of highly trained travel experts is available to book holidays, and the company operates a 24x7 service delivery centre. Bookings with Away Holidays are fully bonded by its ATOL license (5553) from the Civil Aviation Authority. The company runs exclusive offers for holiday packages to all worldwide destinations and offers highly competitive prices unavailable anywhere else. Call Away Holidays at 0800 408 8000 to book most lucrative deals for Dubai and Middle East, Mauritius, Maldives, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Far East, USA and Pacific destinations. You can also browse the company’s website at www.awayholidays.co.uk.


Contact info

4.7

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

3K reviews

5-star
4-star
3-star
2-star
1-star

No recent history of asking for reviews

This company hasn't invited customers recently, so reviews may not be representative

Replied to 100% of negative reviews

Typically replies within 1 week

How this company uses Trustpilot

See how their reviews and ratings are sourced, scored, and moderated.

4.7

All reviews

(3,452)

212 reviews in the last 12 months

Write a review
Companies on Trustpilot aren't allowed to offer incentives or pay to hide reviews. Reviews are the opinions of individual users and not of Trustpilot. Read more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have used Neil from Away Holidays on…

I have used Neil from Away Holidays on numerous occasions and have always received an exceptional level of service. Neil consistently goes above and beyond to ensure everything is taken care of, and nothing is ever too much trouble. He is extremely professional, helpful and reliable, and always takes the time to understand exactly what you are looking for.

I have complete confidence in Neil and would highly recommend his services to anyone booking a holiday. His attention to detail and commitment to providing excellent customer service really set him apart. I will certainly continue to use Neil for all my future holidays.

29 August 2026
Unprompted review
Awayholidays logo

Reply from Awayholidays

Dear Yasemin,

Thank you for taking the time to share your pleasant experience with our travel consultant, Neil, from Away Holidays. We appreciate your kind words and are delighted to hear that Neil has consistently delivered an exceptional level of service.

Regards,
Away Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We spoke to a guy called Brooklyn

We spoke to a guy called Brooklyn, and explained what we wanted, he managed to get us the perfect holiday. His customer service is amazing very polite and attentive.
Thankyou Brooklyn 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

24 August 2026
Unprompted review
Awayholidays logo

Reply from Awayholidays

Dear Carol,

Thank you so much for taking the time to send this lovely feedback about your recent experience with us and specifically, with our team member, Brooklyn.

Regards,
Away Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hotel booking

Ian was excellent throughout the whole process. He really did his homework to find us a very good deal and a hotel that matched exactly what we were looking for. We were very pleased with his attentiveness he was always polite, patient, and thorough. He worked hard to secure us a great hotel deal, and we truly appreciated his effort.

Highly recommended.

18 August 2026
Unprompted review
Awayholidays logo

Reply from Awayholidays

Dear Darren,

Thank you so much for taking the time to send your wonderful feedback regarding Ian's service. We are thrilled to know that he was able to meet your expectations and provide the service and attention you deserved throughout your booking process.

Regards,
Away Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dealt with Brooklyn to book a holiday…

Dealt with Brooklyn to book a holiday for my best friends 60th birthday. Brooklyn was very helpful and patient with my many questions. He assisted me in upgrading my flight seats to business class. All correspondence from me was promptly and professionally dealt with. I can't thank him enough.

18 August 2026
Unprompted review
Awayholidays logo

Reply from Awayholidays

Dear Sandra,

Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. We always strive to provide exceptional service to our clients and your words truly endorse our continuous efforts in enriching customer experiences.

Regards,
Away Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ian was able to sort our new booking…

Ian was able to sort our new booking out in such a professional and helpful way plus organising the refund for us in one phone call. Thank you Ian.

18 August 2026
Unprompted review
Awayholidays logo

Reply from Awayholidays

Dear Deakin,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent interaction with Ian.

Regards,
Away Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ian gave amazing service and I am so…

Ian gave amazing service and I am so glad we got through to him to book our family holiday. He secured us an amazing deal.

13 August 2026
Unprompted review
Awayholidays logo

Reply from Awayholidays

Dear Shareefa,

Thank you so much for your kind words. We are delighted to hear about your wonderful experience with Ian and his assistance in organizing your family holiday. It's indeed our pleasure to provide our customers with the best possible service and offers.


Regards,
Away Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brooklyn 5 stars

Brooklyn understood our requirements immediately and helped get the right offer,
liaised with the hotel immediately- quickly and efficiently booked, tickets and vouchers all arranged swiftly - hopefully everything we discussed will result in a memorable holiday - only 2 weeks to find out - can’t wait

7 August 2026
Unprompted review
Awayholidays logo

Reply from Awayholidays

Dear Valued Customer,

Thank you for your kind words of appreciation. It was a pleasure to assist you with your travel booking and we're glad that you appreciated our service.

Regards,
Away Holidays

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Holiday

We. Poked a holiday again with away holidays and felt the service was very good Brooklyn who we dealt with was very helpful

9 August 2026
Unprompted review
Awayholidays logo

Reply from Awayholidays

Dear Emma,

We are thrilled to hear positive feedback like yours about the service you received during your recent holiday booking with Away Holidays

Regards,
Away Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Brooklyn handled everything, making the process easy and efficient. We did have a bit of a hiccup along the way but he did his best to resolve. Will definitely book with him again

13 August 2026
Unprompted review
Awayholidays logo

Reply from Awayholidays

Dear Steve,

Thank you so much for your kind words. We're really glad to hear that you had such a positive experience with Brooklyn from our team here at Away Holidays

Regards,
Away Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alex arranged our holiday

Spoke with Alex who was recommended to me by my brother to say he was helpful would be an understatement he went out of his way to supply the exact holiday at a great price have all ready enquired about another trip highly recommend Alex at away holidays

9 August 2026
Unprompted review
Awayholidays logo

Reply from Awayholidays

Dear Gary,

Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback about your experience with our team member, Alex. We are beyond thrilled to know that we have exceeded your expectations and were able to provide you with the perfect holiday package at a competitive price.

Regards,
Away Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

first time I’ve booked with away…

first time I’ve booked with away holidays, and Alex was amazing sorted everything over the phone for my holiday for next year to Zanzibar every detail covered
Definitely reccomend Alex and this company

9 August 2026
Unprompted review
Awayholidays logo

Reply from Awayholidays

Dear Woodward,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your first booking experience with Away Holidays. Your encouraging words have truly made our day!

Regards,
Away Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Southall / Away Holidays

Southall / Away Holidays
I just wanted to take a moment to tell you how truly blessed you are to have someone like Mr Umang working for you.

Umang is a very special person in my eyes and in the eyes of my family. He has been helping us book our holidays with your company for over a decade, and throughout all these years, he has always gone above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect.

He takes the time to understand exactly what we want and always manages to surprise us with how beautifully he tailors each holiday to suit our needs. His attention to detail, patience, respect, attitude and willingness to help are just a few of the qualities that make him so exceptional at what he does.

Umang genuinely goes that extra mile every single time. His dedication and care are second to none, and we feel incredibly lucky to have someone like him looking after our holidays.

Well done, Umang! You are truly amazing at what you do.

Wow, Umang — yet again, you’ve pulled one out of the bag! 🙏

Thank you for everything you do for us and our family. You really are a very special person. ❤️

9 August 2026
Unprompted review
Awayholidays logo

Reply from Awayholidays

Dear Rahaat,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughtful remarks about Umang's service with our company. We are genuinely delighted to hear of the consistent exceptional service that Umang has provided to you and your family over the decade.

Regards,
Away Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Holiday booked - Another Happy couple…

Another year and another Happy couple getting the best service to book our holiday for next year. We have been lucky to have service from Alex from Away Holidays now for 5 years. With up to date knowledge making sure we aware of all options availble to us at a price we are happy with. Thanks Alex

8 August 2026
Unprompted review
Awayholidays logo

Reply from Awayholidays

Dear Woodage,

We are elated to have been a part of your holiday plans for the last five years. Your kind words of appreciation are truly a testament to our commitment to providing exceptional service to our customers.

Regards,
Away Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Neil is our go-to person for booking…

Neil is our go-to person for booking our holidays. Always speedy, efficient (and patient!) when we're drawing up plans. Away were also very good when refund was needed when you couldn't travel to the Middle East earlier in the year. Also, prices are always super competitive for the Middle East. Would recommend

2 August 2026
Unprompted review
Awayholidays logo

Reply from Awayholidays

Dear Liz,

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you've found our service efficient and competitive, especially in terms of pricing for your Middle East travel plans. We always strive to bring the best possible value paired with seamless service to all of our beloved customers.

Regards,
Away Holidays

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I have always had an excellent service…

I have always had an excellent service from Alex at Away Holidays. I have now booked several package holidays with him. He listens to what I am after and tailors the holidays to my needs. I have always gone back to Alex at Away-holidays for the fantastic customer service and support received.

1 August 2026
Unprompted review
Awayholidays logo

Reply from Awayholidays

Dear Sue,

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. We are absolutely thrilled to hear about your continued satisfaction with our services, particularly those provided by Alex. We strive to provide the best service to our customers, and it is through feedback like yours that we continue to improve and realize our goals.

Regards,
Away Holidays

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dissapointed

Booked a holiday to Dubai for September 2026
Paid a £300 pound deposit in December 2025
Because of the ongoing war in Iran we felt it wasn’t safe to go I asked away holidays if we could get our deposit back because the circumstances are different but they said the rules are the rules and if you cancel the deposit is gone
We both feel this is so wrong and unfair Iran is 90 miles from Dubai and safety is paramount the war is not stopping any time soon by the look of it very very dissapointed with away holidays that’s for sure especially jackbooted with them for so many years

1 August 2026
Unprompted review
Awayholidays logo

Reply from Awayholidays

Dear Chris,

We apologize for the inconvenience you've experienced with our refund policy.

We kindly ask that you review the invoice where it is clearly stated that booking is non-refundable.

Additionally, you mentioned your holiday is in September; currently, we have no advisories from the airline regarding free cancellations.

Kind Regards,
Away Holidays

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Paid nearly 5k for a holiday and they…

Paid nearly 5k for a holiday and they didn’t send a booking confirmation or payment confirmation or confirmation of flights. When I complained they refused to log it and refused to refund me as well! They claimed

17 July 2026
Unprompted review
Awayholidays logo

Reply from Awayholidays

Dear kris,

We are sincerely sorry that you're encountering such a problem. This is certainly such an upsetting issue.

You are right in assuming that after such a significant payment, a booking confirmation, payment receipt, and flight confirmation should have been issued, given our standard protocol. The absence of these documents is disturbing and uncharacteristic of our procedures.

We will personally ensure that this is immediately investigated.

Regards,
Away Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hi it is my first time using away…

Hi it is my first time using away holidays service, Alex specially who I dealt with was extremely very helpful throughout my booking ! Thankyou very for everything

15 July 2026
Unprompted review
Awayholidays logo

Reply from Awayholidays

Dear Ali,

Thank you so much for taking the time to express your satisfaction with our services and giving a special shout out to Alex. We are absolutely thrilled to hear about your positive experience.

Regards,
Away Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sri Lanka here we come


Sri Lanka here we come
I have just booked another holiday with Alex from Away holidays. As with previous holidays he delivered outstanding service from start to finish. He took the time to understand exactly what we wanted and offered useful recommendations and advice. He also gave us a very good price. As always he was polite and helpful and nothing was too much trouble. I would highly recommend Alex and Away holidays

9 July 2026
Unprompted review
Awayholidays logo

Reply from Awayholidays

Dear Teresa,

We're thrilled you'll be adventuring with us to Sri Lanka! Your appreciation for our team member Alex has been warmly received, and we can't thank you enough for this recognition.

Regards,
Away Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Phoned and spoke to Alex

Phoned and spoke to Alex, he was very polite and helpful, listened to what I wanted and then gave his recommendations, Gave me details of when I could reach him and when he was engaged he phoned me back within a few minutes.
Overall very pleased with the results and feel confident in what I have booked.

9 July 2026
Unprompted review
Awayholidays logo

Reply from Awayholidays

Dear Helen,

Thank you for taking the time to share your recent phone interaction with our team member, Alex. It's always heartening to hear about the positive experiences our customers have when using our service.

Regards,
Away Holidays

The Trustpilot Experience

Anyone can write a Trustpilot review. People who write reviews have ownership to edit or delete them at any time, and they’ll be displayed as long as an account is active.

We use dedicated people and clever technology to safeguard our platform. Find out how we combat fake reviews.

Learn about Trustpilot’s review process.

Here are 8 tips for writing great reviews.

Verification can help ensure real people are writing the reviews you read on Trustpilot.

Offering incentives for reviews or asking for them selectively can bias the TrustScore, which goes against our guidelines.

Take a closer look