Hotel Del Almirante

"A charming, family owned and run, small hotel near to the centre of Mahon. Lots of character / history attached to the hotel and the clientele seems to be mainly mature adults. There are a few bedrooms upstairs in the main building and the rest are just across from it. The bedrooms are fairly spacious and very clean & well kept by the staff who come in daily. Just for reference, there are no tea/coffee making facilities in the bedrooms and no fridge. No shaving mirror in bathroom. There is a safe available in rooms at a cost of €12 per week. Air-conditioning is installed and there are hairdryers. A laundry service is available upon request ( not sure about the cost for this). There are no shops in the immediate vicinity. The grounds are well kept along with the swimming pool are and these are lovely areas and are lit up at nights. Above the pool area, there's a sun terrace which has spectacular views over Mahon harbour. There is a tennis court in the grounds and a pool table at the rear of the bar. Everyone is very friendly and helpful and car hire can be arranged at reception which is always open. Public transport by bus is a short walk from the hotel. The hotel is about halfway between Mahon and Es Castell, around a 15 minute walk to each. Breakfast is served in the dining room at the rear of the hotel and there are also spectacular views over the harbour from here. Bar food is available over lunchtime and in the evenings and a set dinner menu, served in the dining room, is also available . The food is reasonably priced but the meals we had, we unfortunately didn't enjoy, finding them either overcooked, undercooked or having to ask for them to be reheated. Breakfast is a fairly basic affair but adequate. All in all, this is a great well run hotel in a very good location to which we would return."

"We had a 2 night stay at the hotel. We arrived at midday on the first day and checked in. The receptionist spoke impeccable English and explained our room was ready (32) so we could go straight in. The hotel is in a great setting views across Mahon harbour. Most of the rooms are set around the pool which was great to have access to during our stay. There is a nice path that leads from behind the hotel to the harbour side or an alternative walk that starts alongside the road and then dips down to the harbou. Either way you can walk to Mahon town in 15 mins. The hotel is very quirky with its historical links to Admiral Collingwood but it has a great calm about it. The breakfast was a wholesome buffet affair with the dining room having a great view over the harbour. We had drinks in the bar in the evening when we got back from the town which was nice to have. Definitely Recommend for easy access to Mahon."

"Our trip was booked through TUI and was good value. We thoroughly enjoyed our week staying half board. We found each member of staff responsive, professional, kind and helpful. Many guests return annually, re-booking before they leave. Hotel Marigold came to mind, with mainly middle aged/older Brits as guests, but there were also Swiss, Mallorcan, Italian, and other nationalities - singles and couples. The history of the hotel makes it very special, like living in a small stately family home. Paintings and photos show the history of the house, including Admiral Collingwood (plus his dog, Bounce) and of architectural digs last century. The hotel is quirky and old fashioned with limited facilities - a rapid laundry service which we appreciated, but no kettles or fridges in rooms; a cabinet selling amusing animal themed items with funds going to the local cat rescue; postcards and a couple of local history books in reception. There is a pool table with a view of the harbour, a table tennis table and tennis court. Also a small bookcase where guests can find / exchange holiday reading. This lovely old building cannot be adapted, so is unsuitable for those with serious mobility issues. 15-20 mins walking distance to Es Castell or Mahon old town or harbour, and a helpful pharmacy less than 10mins walk. Half board in the dining room - with stunning panoramic views of Mahon harbour - includes a self service buffet breakfast 8-10am and 8pm dinner (usually with a choice of two starters and two main courses - sometimes offering local cuisine - with a small range of puddings. The bar menu is available at lunchtimes and evenings with tapas, snacks or cooked food. Taxis arrive quickly when ordered; a 5 min walk to the bus stop for a regular bus service into Mahon bus station (25 min walk) or up the road to Es Castell. Quiet location with lots of places to sit and read peacefully or sunbathe around the small, clean, pool, on various terraces and the garden (look out for the pigeons above in the pine trees!). Very happy to return - but note the hotel is closed November to March."