"I recently stayed at this hotel and thought I’d share my experience in case it helps anyone planning a trip.
First of all, the hotel is about an hour away from Palma airport. We paid around £80 for a taxi to get there. We did consider public transport since it would have been much cheaper, but it wasn’t very reliable, buses were only coming about once an hour towards the hotel and it would have taken 2–3 different buses to reach it in 2 hours time. In the end, we were quite tired so we just went with the taxi.
Check-in was very smooth. There is a tourist tax for both of us for the 3-night stay which was under £3, and we paid it at reception. The staff at reception were all really nice and helpful.
One thing we thought was really clever was that the key card was attached to an all-inclusive wristband, which was super practical, we were really impressed by this as it meant no more forgetting keys. They also gave a separate key for the electricity switch in the room.
The hotel itself is very large and well maintained, with rooms spread across a big area. We were given a room a bit further away from the main area, which we had requested, so it was a bit of a walk from reception. There is only one lift, and it’s quite small, two people with one large suitcase can fit, but that’s about it. It’s also used quite often by housekeeping and maintenance staff, so it isn’t always available.
Our superior room was fairly basic, but we got a very cheap deal through Love Holidays so we weren’t expecting luxury. It had a good amount of space, a massive bed, and a nice balcony. It was quite hot during our stay, but we found out the air conditioning only works in “winter” and only provides hot air, which was a bit disappointing. We requested a fan but never received one, though we didn’t push it further. We also asked for an iron, and found out there are only two irons for the whole hotel. We had to leave a €10 deposit, and the first one we got didn’t work, so we had to swap it. In the end, we managed to iron all our clothes and returned it.
Housekeeping made the bed every day and changed towels daily, but they didn’t clean the floor or empty the bin, so those areas stayed quite dirty. Also, the room had a strong fish smell at times, likely because the restaurant serves fish daily and the smell travels through the corridors and into rooms quite strongly.
Regarding food, we were on an all-inclusive package and overall I was satisfied considering the price. Breakfast had a good spread including eggs, sausages, chips, salads, juices, tea, and coffee. Lunch and dinner also had eggs, and a variety of fish every day, plus duck, chicken, and pork. There were also basic breads and desserts. The restaurant staff were quite attentive, so no complaints there.
We only tried one drink from the bar, which was meant to be a tequila sunrise, but it was basically sugar water with no tequila, so we didn’t really bother with bar drinks after that. During meals we mainly stuck to coffee and soft drinks. At the bar, you also have to pay a €1 deposit per plastic cup for alcoholic drinks, which you get back when you return it.
The hotel also provides entertainment such as circus night, karaoke night, and other activities, which was a nice touch. The staff running these were very friendly.
Location-wise, the hotel is excellent. It is literally 5 minutes or less from Cala Gran beach, with a direct pathway from the hotel. The beach is beautiful, though the water was still quite cold during our stay so we couldn’t really swim. The sun on the shore was strong though, so it was great for sunbathing. There are also other beaches within 20- 40 minutes’ walk, including cave beaches which are really stunning.
The hotel does offer beach towels, but charges €7 per towel plus a €10 deposit, which we thought was quite excessive. We ended up buying a large beach towel from a market for €9 instead and used that.
The surrounding area is also very good, there are lots of restaurants, bars, cafes, souvenir shops, and places to eat all within a 5-minute walk. It has a bit of a lively strip vibe (similar to Ayia Napa), not really club-heavy, but lots of pubs, shisha places, and different food options, plus some very nice Instagram-worthy spots. We really enjoyed walking around in the evenings.
On our last night, we had dinner at a Chinese restaurant called “The Soy,” which was really good, especially because we were craving something with more salt and flavour after the hotel food.
Overall, I would recommend this hotel if you’re looking for a budget-friendly stay close to the beach with plenty of nearby restaurants and a simple, relaxed holiday experience."
