Solid 3-Star Stay with Relaxing Atmosphere
Having stayed at many 3- and 4-star hotels in Majorca, I’d rate this as a solid 3. I’m still here on night 6 of 7. It was a budget holiday costing £750 each for my adult daughter and me during the first week of school holidays (she works in a school, so this timing is a must). For an all-inclusive, I find the price quite reasonable.
The pool is cleaned daily and tested weekly. The surrounding area is cleaned daily with a deeper scrub once a week. There are about 100 sunbeds but only 18 umbrellas. However, most people coming this time of year don’t seem to need one, and there’s plenty of shaded seating near the pool. It’s lovely that the hotel is adults-only.
The food is good though there isn’t a huge variety since it’s a relatively small hotel with guests choosing bed and breakfast or half-board options as well. There’s always a fish dish and usually either pork or chicken, along with lovely salads. Breakfast offers the most options. I didn’t find the food to be cold, though I do eat early. If needed, there’s a microwave for reheating.
Amenities include a pool table (€2), table tennis (likely free), and a small gym that we used daily—you do need to cross someone’s terrace to get there. There’s also a small outdoor exercise setup. I didn’t feel treated differently for being English, contrary to some comments. The bartender/lifeguard Frank even apologized for his “poor English,” though his English is better than my Spanish! Guests are mostly German but include Spanish, French, English, Scottish, Irish, and Polish.
You can hire pool towels with a €10 deposit and pay €1 for each cleaning or on return at the end of your stay. Some people complain, but I think it encourages environmental mindfulness. There’s also a €1 charge for a token to use plastic glasses poolside. The glasses are small if filled with ice, but you can always ask for more. Return the token at the end of the holiday for a refund. After 7 p.m., normal half-pint glasses are issued.
Evening entertainment is quite minimal, though there’s music playing. We went for walks (there's a row of tourist shops and a supermarket two minutes away), or stayed in our room watching YouTube in English (you can Google how to change it to English). We also brought cards and board games. Daytime activities, except Sundays, are organized by Juma from Kenya. He’s hardworking and lovely, running aqua aerobics and dancing while ensuring all guests are happy.
It’s a relaxed, low-key holiday. The hotel is near the sea and estuary, with a bridge to catch buses to Porto Cristo (south) or Cala Ratjada (north, 426). Scanning your debit card when boarding and alighting is cheaper than paying cash. The promenade along Cala Bona and Cala Millor offers a pleasant walk. Reception staff are helpful if you need more information.
Regarding rooms, I’d recommend upgrading. Our initial room was small, but an aircon issue led us to a complimentary upgrade to a larger room. Both beds were very comfortable.
Overall, we’ve had a pleasant holiday. If you arrive with a positive mindset, it’s a great stay.