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Aqua Beach Hotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: Island Cruises - First Choice - June 2007

Opinion submitted in June 2007 by : Damian Waite ( 36, 45 )

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Poor

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Just got back from a week at the Agua Beach (June 2007).
The Aqua Beach was our Cruise and Stay hotel for the second week of our holiday after cruising the Med.
Cleanliness in the whole hotel leave's a lot to be sorted out, on arrival there was cigarette ash all up the stair carpet and a tooth pick on the edge of one of the stairs, on leaving a week later the toothpick was still there, and the cigarette ash had grown.
The bed sheets were never changed all the time we were there.

On entering the food area we were amazed to see a micro-wave on the wall for clients use to heat up their food!!
Quality of food was very poor and descriptions such as 'turkey',' beef' or 'pork' were not enough to describe the way they had been cooked, what joint it was and what it was swimming in.
The food and service in the hotel was a disgrace.  Food choice poor and cold, chips every night. On most evenings we ended the meal with the dirty dishes of all three courses still on the table.  Some guests even resorted to clearing their own tables!!
The food was poor, and often cold or under-cooked or over-cooked. Breakfast although we were half board we decided to eat out the last 3 nights rather than punish ourselves anymore, my wife even started feeling sick just on entering the restaurant by the end of the week.
We did dine in tonnios once where the food was of a good standard only trouble it was the same menu every night so once you had been through the menu that was it.
This hotel should be advertised in the brochure as suitable for over 60's as this is mainly the age that stay there. Even though there is only one lift that accommodates two people.
Swimming pool just big enough for two Lillo's, and not very clean either, there was a bottle top in one corner of the pool that was there for the full week, and the pool was covered in dead insects.

Entertainment was Karaoke , Guitar player and some sixties singer, fine, for the first couple of nights, but not every night with no variation of content, There isn't any daytime entertainment for the kiddies.
This hotel is in desperate need of updating.
It amazes us how it is still open for business, wish we had found this web site before we booked.

We would not recommend this hotel and would not go back there. I cannot express my feelings of disgust for this hotel strongly enough.

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Aqua Beach Hotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: first choice-june 2007

Opinion submitted in June 2007 by : mark wood-bolton(43,42

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

just got back from a week at the aqua beach hotel,location was superb and the hotel was very clean and accomadating.
the food was another story though ,eveything was so poorly cooked you couldnt even eat it which meant spending money on eating out when we had paid for food in our holiday cost.

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Aqua Beach Hotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: First Choice - Oct 2006

Opinion submitted in November 2006 by : Michael Lee - Durham (49, 48)

Resort Rating: Good

Accommodation Rating: Average

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

We booked this hotel on the advice of the holiday hypermarket manager who pointed out it was one of the hotels used for cruise and stay holidays.

I normally come back from holiday either full of praise for my accomodation or with a list of things which might have been better. On reflection my week at the Aqua Beach left me unsure as to what I really thought about it and how much of the poor parts of the experience were due to the hotel closing for the end of the season as we left. 

The public areas in the hotel were clean, generally tidy but uninspiring.  The rooms were a good size, well serviced by the maids, they had rooms cleaned as soon as you left for breakfast, and for once the beds were comfortable.  The bathrooms were also of a good size but had the walls clad with a tacky plastic cladding instead of them being tiled.

The food was variable, sometimes good sometimes poor although some dishes, meatballs, were repeated three times in the week.  The bar was ok and the prices comparable with the surrounding bars.

The staff were very good although the same could not be said for the management who were waiting to lock up when the last guests had left and continually paced the building and made those waiting for transport to feel uncomfortable.

One of the major downsides to this hotel is the evening entertainment.  My feeling is if you can't do it well don't bother.  In the week we were there the karaoke was on three nights and the tribute guitarist for another three.  Karaoke we could just about live with but the guitarist, where do I start!  The same set each time, even down to the "ad libbed" jokes, basic musical proficiency on only a few of the songs and he murdered "Hotel California" in which he cunningly changed the lyrics to 'welcome to the hotel aqua beach'.  Luckily I don't imagine any of the Eagles were on holiday in Palma Nova this year.

The hotel pool is small, scruffy and to be avoided since it only gets sun on 10% of it for a couple of hours a day at this time of year.

The hotel is in an excellent position and the resort and its beaches are generally clean and in October quiet.  There are bars around the hotel and it is an easy walk to Magaluf and more lively nightlife.

Overall this was an ok holiday as mentioned earlier the hotel wasn't great but not that bad however not one i'd go back to.

One final thought, it had been a few years since I had visited Mallorca and I had forgotten the huge distance from the plane to the baggage collection and from check in to plane on the homeward journey.  Just as well it has moving walkways.

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Aqua Beach Hotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (First Choice Discounts) First Choice October 2004

Opinion submitted in Nov 2004 by : Ian,& Jane, Rochdale. (48,48)

Resort Rating: Good

Accommodation Rating: Average

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Having stayed at the Palma Nola Palace on an all inclusive basis exactly 12 months earlier we decided to be nearer to the beach and the bright lights of Magaluf. we both knew the hotel but had never actually been inside! What a surprise when we did! Antiquated and in need of refurbishment is an understatement! When we booked half board we were informed that the price of the hotel had risen by £200 each because of school holidays, even though we don't have kids with us anymore! We decided at that price that it would be first class accomodation with sea views. No chance! on arrival we were told that we did not have a sea view but it could be arranged at extra cost!!! Cheeky ********s

The room was at the side facing the fantasia golf park and the back of a restaraunt next door!  I did try to see the sea but nearly fell off the balcony doning so!

The rooms were dark all day and never saw the sun. The walls were covered with flattened mosquitoes, some the previous occupants had missed as i found out on the first night and a trip to the chemist the following day! No facilities in the rooms, we had to hire a hairdryer. No tea and coffee making facilities, a very poor standard of room. Even the maid took no notice of the do not disturb sgns and just walked in when she pleased.

The food as the majority of reviews have already said, was appalling, but enough of that.

it was lucky that family who were staying in the resort with us where in a decent hotel THE SON MATIAS. A Proper HOTEL....! i would recommend it to anyone! the son matias that is, not the AQUA BEACH. Ps we are not victor meldrews, just deserve value for money..

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Aqua Beach Hotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (First Choice Discounts) First Choice - AUGUST 2004

Opinion submitted in Sept 2004 by : WILLIE & JOYCE -  EDINBURGH (55 , 54 )

Resort Rating: Average

Accommodation Rating: Average

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Been to Palma Nova before but never to Aqua Beach and afraid won't be staying there again . Don,t get me wrong as the hotel itself is clean and the rooms are well serviced ; but as for the food !!!!!

We went half-board and the first couple of days was OK but after that the food just went downhill quickly .I recall one guest telling the manager that "I wouldn't feed this to my dog" That says it all .

Beach is conveniently close but the hotel pool is smallish and is surrounded by sunbeds packed in so close to one another that you are practically lying on top of the person next to you .Restuarants are good and reasonable priced and I would recommend Abracadabra pizza place . Stadium bar has tribute acts and a "happy hour", but beware of getting stung ;it is buy one get one free , yet a pint of lager and a breezer still cost me 11 euros . Having said all that there is still plenty to do ,but a week is long enough .

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: First Choice Aug 2007

Opinion submitted in August 2007 by : Andy North Wales

Resort Rating: Good

Accommodation Rating: Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Having just returned from 1 week Stay at the Aqua Sol with my wife and five year old I thought it only to fair to update having read previous reports.

Yes there are to many steps at this Apart hotel and yes we did ask to move rooms having found a large cockroach and ants in our first allocated room and finally yes it is a little overpriced at the bar however,the rooms are reasonably well furnished the AC is a bonus but, make sure you are not allocted a ground floor room as they can be well below road level hence the arrival of small nasties.My advice would be to ask for a pool view second or third floor.Bar food is good and most waiters are pleasant. Night entertainment is excellent caters for everyone, reps were ok didn't really need them having been to majorca before. 

Dont bother with the market trip sunglasses and belts need i say anymore.Finally accomodation is well situated 2 mins walk into palma Nova 5 mins to Magaluf. Palma Nova could do with a bit of money spending on it not a lot of good eating places however we got by. Magaluf speaks for itself Go Karting good but expensive Aqualand again a good day out. Would re visit anytime for a cheap week by the way we flew with Futura poor standard compared with Thompsons in flight meal consisted of cold pasta going and two small rolls on return.Stuck in the eighties it appeared like a happy meal.

Overall good we enjoyed it.    

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: first choice - June / July 2007

Opinion submitted in July 2007 by : Kevin Hunter-Glasgow(44,44,15,9)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Stayed at Aquasol 23rd June - 7th July this year.3rd time in Majorca and 3rd time at Aquasol.Cant beat the place for location.Turn left at reception and Palma Nova beach is 2 minutes walk.Turn right and Torrenova/Magaluf is 5 minutes walk(or Taxi for 3 or 4 Euro)Asked for pool view and got exactly that.Top Floor so had about fifty steps to it BUT you only carry your cases up once and down once. Poolside snack bar was quite nice and Bar prices probaly OK compared to other hotels.Try not to use shop at reception.No prices on anything.Go out of reception,turn left and walk over scrubland to the big supermarket(Next to O'Neills)

Apartment was fine for us with 2 kids(Kids slept on sofa beds we had bedroom)Air Conditioning was great(You need a remote control from reception)Maids changed towels and cleaned every 2/3 days and sheets were changed 3 times during our fortnight.
EATING OUT and BARS.

Kompass was quite good,Portifino and Godfathers in Torrenova,Port Royal at Palma Nova Marina also nice.Stadium Bar a rip off for drinks.20 Euro for 2 soft drinks,Bacardi & mixer and 2 bottles beer!.

Last thing,turn right as you come out of reception and head to magaluf.You will pass Rossinis(Nice Italian),then a Spanish Restaurant,Then,between the Tatooists and the Indian Restaurant(great location) "WEE MAGEE'S"Scottish Pub.A great Breakfast here(Try the BIG YIN)and good craic.Tell Ricky/Susan I was asking for them.

A great Holiday here and wouldn't hesitate recommending to others.Has entertainment each night and even a kids club as well for the wee ones.Some stag parties and hen dos but they were mostly quiet.Any problems/noise quickly dealt with

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: First Choice

Opinion submitted in June 2007 by : 38,20,17,17,15,15,12,19months

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion:

Just come back went 12th May til 26th May 2007 and what an excellent holiday. entertainment staff were really friendly. good shows every nite no need to leave hotel. water volleyball, killer pool and quizes throughout the day as well.  Hypnotist was excellent, my parnter was hypnotised and it was all good clean fun. plenty of sunbeds to go round. pool side food good value for money. didnt use restaurant as preferred to use local ones.  found Kompos ( turn left to at end of road past banana joes) it was great value for money 6 of us ate for around 25 euros. staff were friendly. we went there quiet a lot. dont go to rumbasol got ripped off for prices. 
went the first 3 days trying to find cigarettes as they dont sell them in supermarkets and after walking to magaluff which is only a 10 min walk away found a tobacconist near kompos.

Appartment was clean and beds stripped every other day and fresh towels.
only negative things were you have one key card which operates the lights and opens the door and with 8 of us including 2 17yr olds who wanted the night life we had to leave patio doors open (luckily we were next to the pool on ground floor). we were not allowed a second key. hotel shop very very expensive bread and cheese was 6 euros they have no prices on food so you dont know how much things are until you have to pay for them. also shop at end of road try to avoid as that was just as expensive.  supermarket is across the scrubland outside the hotel you will reach a pub called oneils there are steps to the left of it the supermarket is there.
the beach is a lovely and clean its 9 euros for 2 beds with shade so if there is a lot of you just take towels and lie on sand.
BCM is a great nite out for teenagers/young adult party goers and only a 10 min walk.

cant fault holiday and will definately return again.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: First Choice - May 2007

Opinion submitted in May 2007 by : Marie - Darlington ( 36, 31, 4 )

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Poor

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

This was a reasonably cheap holiday, so I wasnt expecting too much, but I was still really dissapointed with the Aquasol. First problem was actually getting into the hotel with a pushchair! Big problem up the steps. Reception staff were really nice but they were all I compliment.

The rooms were really tacky, not even good enough for a 2 star, and this is rated a 3*. We went in May and there were still ants everywhere in the room including in the fridge. Nice!!!!!!!

After the 4th day I asked if anyone was coming to clean the room or change my towels, I was told they come 3 times a week, which didnt happen. Nobody cleaned my room in the whole week. I had to raid the cleaners cupboard for clean sheets and towels and make the beds myself.

Bar staff were rood and entertainment was really tacky, Butlins would be better. I would never reccommend this accommodation to anybody, I was so glad to get home.

On a more posotive note Palma Nova is lovely, great beaches, great people and some fabulous restaurants. I would return to palma nova but not to the aquasol.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: First Choice - May 2007

Opinion submitted in May 2007 by : Glasgow (26, 23)

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Wasn't sure what to expect after reading reviews before we left.  Pleasantly surprised by these apartments had no compliants whatsoever! Fair enough climbing 3 flights of stairs whilst dragging along a 26kg suitcase is a bit of a pain but after that the stairs aren't too much of a problem in fact you don't really notice them if you are reasonably fit! The apartments were clean with all the facilites you would require.  Only a 2 minute walk to the beach and all the bars and restaurants, although if you want something livelier, Magaluf is only a 5-10 minute walk away which is ideal. 

We will definately be making a return trip!

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: Oct 7 2006 -Oct 11 2006

Opinion submitted in December 2006 by : Allan Robson  Tyne& Wear

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

If enjoying yourself with or without a group of freinds is your thing I would recomend Majorca to you. Earlier this year myself and eight freinds (50somethings) did our anual boys outing to AquaSol Apps. not for the fist time may I add as we have used this location before as it is very central to most things you require. This year however we came across a small problem on the last night after returnimg from an evening out we found one of the ground floor Apps. we had, had been burgeled, the safe depossit box in the room which had all 9 passports and spare cash mainlu UK pounds. On investigating the situation it was found that the room door had been opened with a pass key (this was electronicly checked by the hotel MANAGER) and safe emptied then locked and the safe door bashed in.After police statements etc.the following day and £1500 less in our pockets we licked our wounds and headed for home. 

After a exellent time in Majoca once again I do not want to put any one off the AquaSol Apps. but do not stay on the ground floor and be warry of the small print you never read in your insurance docs. PS.our passports and flight tickets were left next to the safe, strange!! .Hope you all enjoy your next trip to Majorca. 

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: thomscook Aug 2006

Opinion submitted in October 2006 by : 17 and 19

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Arrived and had 2 wait half hour for our apartment so wasnt that bad.only had 2 climb three flights of stairs. its really not as bad everyone makes out!i mean you only have 2 climb it with your suitcases twice!but if u have walking problems these apartments arent advisable. but anyone else complaining is just lazy if u ask me!
had a gorgeous apartment looking ova the pool, no street noise. 2 b honest the road the hotel is on isnt noisy anyway! had air con which was rli lovely as it was so so hot. all rooms were fine, clean. maid didnt come as often as i think they should. we only stayed for a week and they only came bout 2-3 times. rli needed the towels changed mre often than this as we only had 3.
nva stayed for the eve entertianment but it always looked packed and really good with lots of differnt shows on every nite and bingo!!

the beaches are stunning and only a 3 minute walk from the hotel. hire out a pedalo they r soooo much fun and really relaxing well i got my boyfriend to do all the pedalling so thats prob y!
one thing u must do if u go is go 2 the PIRATES nite, it may seem expensive, think bout 50 euros per person, bt it includes ur meal and drink.(and anyway if u think how much you pay to go to a show in London theatre its really quite good price!)the show is meant 2 b one of the best in europe. a must see!!
restaurants we recommnd r:
-El mecca for breakfast-fry up for bout 4 euros
-Superanos Italian

In magaluf it is rather lively bt it depends where you go, places like BCM, Bananna Joes and Boomarang r prob mre for the younger crowds, nt suitable for children!there is some bars that r gd tho which r aimed at both young people and familes. MANO'S is an xcellent bar, have to go. the bar staff are so friendly and wil do anything to make ur nyte a good one. magaluf is defo the place 2 go for groups of young ppl. plenty 2 do, so many bars and clubs 2 go 2, the strip goes on 4eva!

BEWARE OF MOSQUITO'S, luckily for us we got there when the worst of the mosquitos were there, bt we got bitten loads and we didnt bring any bite cream. we bought it out there, big mistake the repellent spray did nothing. one nite i covered myself in it my boyfrind didnt put any on and i came out worse by the end of the nyte!i swear they were attracted to the repellent. so some advice, bring all your cream from home!it'l b cheaper 2!

overall definatley reccommend this resort and hotel. had the best time ever! and i am probably going back next year

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook- Aug 2006

Opinion submitted in September 2006 by : Robinson-Newcastle (48,43,19,16)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

We booked up for a alication on arrival and had 3 options we read previous reviews on the aquasol and it sounded like the worst one out of our choices. Suprise suprise we got to palma airport and got told we were staying in the aquasol. 

Once we arrived we got out room key, we were in room B7 which was good copared to some of the rooms because there is blocks from a,b,c,d onwards and the higher the letter the futher away you are. The only problem was there is no lifts so we had to carry our suitcases up 7 flights of stairs. Once in our room we didn't understand what anyone was complaning about the room was clean and had everything we needed including great airconditioning which only works when the door is closed. We also had a pool view which was very nice. 

At night there was no noise what so ever which we found great as every other hotel we have stayed in was noisy from 12 till 4 in the morning. The hotel entertainers yovone and andy were very good and the hotel also has entertainment for the adults such as a hypmotist, magician,transvstite, elvis impersinater and much more. We didn't use the hotel food as we were self catering so i cant say if it was good or not. Also the hotel has a 24 hour shop beside the reception which is very handy. If you like to use the internet there is only one pc which is not very good as there is always someone on it. 

The reps are always at there desk at the hotel incase you have any problems and are very helpful. We booked up to go to pirates uncut which i have to say was a must see brilliant night out but you have to be 18 to get in but my 16 year old daughter got in. The beach is only 2 miniuts around the coner which is great and a good place to eat is a resturant next to the spar i cant remember what it was called something like kasos the staff are very friendly. 

If i was booking to go back to spain i would defintly stay here again and give it a big 10 out of 10

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - Aug 2006

Opinion submitted in September 2006 by : Deb Foster - Manchester (40, 43, 12, 11, 9, 6)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Average

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

After reading other good reviews on this site I had pretty high expectations about this hotel but I'm sad to say I was rather disappointed.  

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: Independent -  16th - 28th August 2006

Opinion submitted in September 2006 by : Paul, Debbie, Amy & Harry (40, 39, 12, 9 )

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

We have just returned from our stay at the Aquasol and must say we thoroughly enjoyed it. On arrival we were allocated a room o/looking the road so i asked to move. We were told the hotel was fully booked but we would be ok to move on the next changeover day which we did and were given a pool view room. The reception staff seemed very friendly the odd time we asked for something ie clean towels, extra pillows etc. The 2nd room we had was a 4th floor one and yes it was a bit of a trek up but it keeps you fit doesn't it.

The air conditioning, which there is a unit in the living room and the bedroom, was remote control and one of the best we've come across. The room itself was nice and fairly spacious but the maids only cleaned the room and made/changed the beds about twice in the 12 nights we were there.
There was professional entertainment on 6 nights out of 7 and bingo before that which my son loved and made us get back every night to play. There was also a mini disco and a kids club for the younger children every night.
The bar is quite expensive and bar staff seemed a bit sullen.
Andy and Yvonne (hello you two) organise the entertainment and every day we enjoyed killer pool or rifle shooting (shooting over 12's only) at 12.00pm, water volleyball at 13.00 and there was sometimes footie on at 14.00 but the 3rd activity was a bit hit and miss.

The pool area is very nice and quite spacious although not as big as it looks in the brochure, and there was empty sunbeds up until approx 10ish and even all day on a changeover day.
Out and about your 2 mins away from all the shops/restauraunts etc and approx a 10-15 walk to Magalluf.  We ate at the Florida 4 times (turn right out of hotel and stay on that side, go past acorn nova hotel and just a bit further on ) which was nice food and very good value and we also ate at Sopranos ( same route as above but after Florida take a right when you see the sign)which was slightly dearer (but not much depending on what you chose) but again food was delicious and the place was a bit posher (nice for a special night).
The beach is approx 3 mins away and is very nice for children, nice slope into the sea and warm.

All in all we would definately stay at the Aquasol again and would recommend it as long as you don't expect a big posh place.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook     june 2006

Opinion submitted in June 2006 by : angie 59           dave 58

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Below Average

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

this was our first visit to majorca and maybe our last due to the awful aquesol apartments.

we were on the top floor involving 47 steps to climb everytime you came back which can take it out of you when the weather is hot.The view was a joke all we could see were the backs of other apartments which are not very pretty we felt like we were in cell block h prison.we also did not have much sleep all week due to mosquitoes invading our room i suspect we were near a breeding ground as we have never come across these on past holidays.we were thankful we only were there one week as i could not have put up with that for 2 weeks.

the beach was more like 300 metres and not 150 as advertised away as for thomas cook the reps had not got a clue what they were doing on are arrival at palma airport it took ages before they put us all on the right coaches.

The resort itself was ok we found quite good food and magalluf is a nice walk the entertainment at the aquesol was ok but mainly for children.my advise would be if you go to aquesol request not top floor and take a mosquitoe net It will be back to ibiza for our next holiday as we have never had a bad experience there yet.

overall i am sorry aquesol apartments we were very,very dissapointed we had read good reviews but we were not impressed.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - June 2006

Opinion submitted in June 2006 by : Debra Chown - South Wales (50,43)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

I have just returned from a two week stay at the Aquasol and on reading some of the reviews I was a bit apprehensive but may I say that I was pleasantly surprised. 

We arrived at Hotel at 1.15p.m and were told that our room would be ready in half hour. Once in our room we were quite pleased. Apartment had 1 Bedroom, Kitchen with electric kettle, toaster, Oven and a kettle for the gas hob with 4 rings.Also good air conditioning. We never witnessed any sign of trouble, as one reviewer has said he had a grand stolen. One of the first things I do when I am on holiday is to hire a Safe deposit box which I always have to pay for. You wouldn't keep a grand in your own house let alone in a holiday apartment, so that is the wisest thing to do.It validates your insurance, anyway, should anything happen. Didn't eat in hotel so can't comment on food. We managed to get sunbeds around the pool the first 5 days but after that decided to go to beach so don't know if there were any sunbeds available.

The one thing I would agree with some previous reviewers is the standard of the cleaning.  In the 2 weeks we were there I would say the maids came about 5 times. Not very good.The steps can be a bit of a problem if you are on the very top.We were in block M on 2nd floor so not too bad. Entertainment not too bad.We never change our money in hotels as they nearly always rip you off. We found an exchange place outside, a small travel Agency which was very good.Were not ripped off.Many good places to eat,Castaways, Miguel & Cheryl on way to Hotel Santa Lucia, Katies Restaurant on Beach, Natalies on way to Golf Fantasia, Floridas, we ate in many different ones. The Stadium was a good place for entertainment however it states entertainmnet starts at 10.30p.m, more like 11.pm.Good bars were Eastenders, Banana Joes and the ones along the beach by the Marina. We were in Mollys Bar, owned by a Yorkshire Family. Golf Fantasia is a fun thing, can take 21/2hrs.

Never did any trips just chilled on beach for 2 weeks but if on beach beware, as one reviewer said, of the men coming around trying to sell soft drinks or fruit. 2 young men were charged 10 Euros for a bottle of water. The Police were trying to stop them from doing it the 2nd week of our holiday. It is against the law.

Overall a good holiday was had. Would definitely return to Palma Nova and would stay at The Aquasol again.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: Direct - 29th April - 2nd May 06

Opinion submitted in May 2006 by : G & S 31, 42

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Stayed here for the second time & again could not fault it. Rooms clean, pool area spotless (always plenty of beds!!) & very friendly & helpful staff.
Perfect location for the quietness of Palma Nova & the lively Magaluf!
Due to the amount of steps, would not recommend it to those with walking difficulties.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook -April 2006

Opinion submitted in May 2006 by : Kettle Family - Cheshire (36, 33, 13 & 9)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

The apartments are located just around the corner from the centre of Palma Nova and very close to the beach.

The apartments are basic but clean and well maintained.  They had everything required for a self catering holiday although we didn't really use the cooking facilties.  The rooms were a good size and the beds were comfortable.

The pool is a good size with plenty of sunloungers. 

The bar area was nice and clean and the bar staff were friendly and reception staff helped with bus timetables and trips

I recommend booking your trip with the hotel as they were cheaper than the reps!

Overall I have no problem in recommending these apartments to anyone looking for resonable accommodation in an excellent location.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - March 2006

Opinion submitted in Mar 2006 by : Tracy Roberts - Deeside

Resort Rating: Good

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Just got back of holiday, after reading the reviews we went with a open mind, The apartment was one of the best self catering ones we had been in. They had air con in both rooms which was a bonus. the only thing we can say needs improving was the shower which was very powerful but did not keep at one temp.  They put on entertainment on every night which I thought was quite good as it was out of season. 

I like Palma Nova but would not like to go in peak times think it would be really busy.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - March 2006

Opinion submitted in Mar 2006 by : Alan Davies 61 Mary Davies -

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Below Average

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

We have just returned from a weeks break staying at the Aquasol  hotel in Palma Nova our tour operater was Thomas Cook Wow what a disapointment the resort was first class.... The hotel this is the place you would send your mother in law if you did not like her we were there on a half board basis the food was the worst we have ever had it was under cooked cold and the poorest selection I have ever seen!! the waiters were very friendly but you have to ask for a reciept when you order drinks at the bar you never get charged the same price twice! 

we were on the top floor and that meant 50 steps up and 50 back down the restraunt is in the basment another flight of stairs Just no lifts at all! Entertainment very very poor we have been with Thomas Cook many many time and always been pleased this time was a big big let down

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - October 2005

Opinion submitted in Oct 2005 by : Donna, Mick, (36, 41)

Resort Rating: Average

Accommodation Rating: Below Average

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

After checking out the many varied reviews on the Aquasol, thought we'd give it a try, and after just having spent a week there, we have to go with the negative reviews.

The apartments are basic but I don't think the cleaners did anything bar change the towels and wipe round the loo when they appeared every other day.  There is a small cleaning cupboard in each apartment, and we used the cleaning stuff ourselves to clean the floors, as on arrival it was still littered with the previous occupants hair! The bed linen was changed mid-week. On arrival we could also smell gas when we opened the kitchen cupboard by the gas hob.  We reported this to the Thomas Cook rep and reception, and a maintenance guy was sent up to investigate. It still took a further two days for the smell to totally clear from the cupboard after he had fixed the leak, so it was just as well we didn't smoke or use the hob! 

The hotel is set on the main road between Palma Nova and Magaluf, and believe me the double glazing in this hotel does absolutely nothing to quell the noise! Our apartment was at the front of the hotel, and it was like sleeping on the hard shoulder of the M25!  You'll also develop very strong calf muscles due to the amount of stairs you have to climb to get to your apartment - haven't they heard of lifts in Mallorca?

The entertainment staff work very hard at this hotel, and are always happy - which is more than can be said for the reception/bar staff.  Evening cabaret entertainment is varied - the best was the guy who did the tribute to the Blues Brothers.  One area of the bar is designated as being no-smoking.  However, the bar staff themselves have sneaky fags behind the bar, and do nothing to stop anybody smoking within this area - so the no smoking sign was absolutely pointless.  Next to this part of the bar is a small area for kids - where most of them hung out in the evenings running riot and screaming - again being totally ignored by the staff or their parents!  So, if you want a quiet drink - go somewhere else, because it won't happen at the Aquasol! The hotel is advertised as being suitable for couples/families.  I would definately say it's more geared up for families.

Eating out - unless you have the paella, absolutely everything you order will be served with chips!

Things to do - Marineland is a nice half day excursion - a trip into the capital - Inca Market for bargains - and a definate must is to see the show Pirates Uncut, which had to be the best night out.

Palma Nova/Magaluf is like Blackpool without the tower and donkeys.  Would not recommend it to anybody who wants a relaxing break away from it all. 

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - Sept 2005

Opinion submitted in October 2006 by : lynn davies 51, 51.

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

sept 2005
booked a last minute deal to aquasol
and had a brilliant holiday. apartment was one one of best ever been to , try and get a pool view though. had good air conditioning . good entertainment programme , great for kids as well, would definatley go back with grand children.
palma nova good resort great restaurants
we spent lot of time in magalluf great entertainment bars try pachas  for good
shows the madonna show was excellent.
dont think i would go in jul/aug as would be to busy. 

overall  one of best holidays been on. 

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook aug 2005

Opinion submitted in Sept 2005 by : justin jo jade (30,35,11)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

we have just returned from a week at the aquasol, having read the reviews before we went, we werent too sure what to expect! we were on the top floor and had the steps to climb, but it wasnt really that bad. the room was nice and clean,

we were on the main road and it was noisy if you had your window open at night, the only problem we found with the room was that the child had to sleep on the settee as there was no pullout bed. we were half board and the food was ok, though not much choice, all the hotel staff and reps were very helpfull and friendly, some of the evening entertainment was ok, especially the magician and the hypnotist, i found myself up on stage doing some of the strangest things! 

the pool was nice with plenty of sunbeds if you get up at 7! the beach was less than 5mins walk away. the western water park was brilliant and the pirates show was expensive but well worth it... we had a great time and would go back again .

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook- August 2005

Opinion submitted in Aug 2005 by : Louise James-London  (45,15,13,10)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Having booked a last minute deal over the internet, I was originally worried that we would end up in Magaluf in a hotel full of rowdy teenagers, so was really pleased to pull up outside the Aqua Sol in Palma Nova. 

The reception staff were always really nice and helpful, but our room was unfortunately right on the main road, so the noise was unbearable all night long. I also thought it would be a family hotel, but we had a party of teenagers in the apartment above and the noise went on until 6.30 in the morning when they all decided to sleep it off. The reps told them to stop, but nothing changed, and we ended up having only 2 nights sleep out of 7. We were exhausted all through the holiday. The best trip (and only one I would book through the rep) was the Rancho Grande, and excellent horse ride in the alcudia region, the water parks, markets etc, you can just go by bus, a short ride away. Dont bother paying airport transers through a company, just get a taxi to the hotel(half the price)and as for the plane food, everyone gets it anyway regardless of whether they pay or not (another £40 down the drain). 

All in all it was a good holiday, weather boiling etc, but if we go again I could save myself about £500 by organising everything myself and having as little to do with the reps as possible.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: Select Holidays Aug 2005

Opinion submitted in Sept 2005 by : Andrea, Eddie, Jordan & Nathan (35, 35, 11, 7)

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Was a bit wary before arriving after reading some of the reviews but was really suprised on arrival.  Found apartment to be really nice and clean, no insects!!  Kids slept on sofa beds which we pushed together to stop them falling out in the middle of the night.  Maids came every other day with clean sheets and towels.

Loved pool area and kids made friends with loads of people. Food at pool bar is ok in the beginning but everything apart from the salad is fried and I ended up living on crisps and choc during the day.  Even the toasties are made with fried bread and dripping with grease.  Food and drink expensive at hotel.  Entertainment excellent in the evening with 3 games of bingo which the kids insisted we got back for every night!  Entertainment - Andy and Yvonne were great and we miss our almost daily game of water volley ball (which I may add is taken very seriously!!)   Really it is good fun with people of all ages joining in.  Kids club great too, kids loved it and Sam and Mal are excellent.

Lots of good places to eat and drink outside, look out for Olas, left out of hotel, cross over road, follow bend round and you should see a sign for it, really really cheap and friendly owners.  Watch out at Banana Joes, they charge one price early on in the evening and when they hope you have had a few, one waiter in particular tried to charge us 7 euros more for the same round of drinks - which we informed his boss about! 

Had a lovely holiday, brilliant weather, would recommend it.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: bmi&broadwaytravel july2005

Opinion submitted in Aug 2005 by : kelly(31,30,11,6)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

went to this hotel a bit concerned about some of the reviews mostly it was okay a couple of times was woken by people going into their apartments but securitytold them to be quiet. was on second floor block m at the back of the complex abit of traffic noise but not to bad. the first few days we were there there were quite a few same s*x groups but there was not any trouble plenty of room around the pool for the last 3 days of our holidays more families arrived and the towels were being put on the sunbed and left there until early afternoon when their owners decided to come back a bit selfish i thought so most of the time we went to the beach. 

if you come out of the hotel and turn left you can walk across some wasteland to the supermarket much cheaper than the hotel they sell everything there. drinks at the hotel are priceynever tried the food so cant comment. if you come out of the hotel and turn right keep going you will get to magaluf and a lovely restaurant called floridas cheap andlovely food highly recommend this 

i would definatley gback to this hotel and would as soon as the 6 week holiday starts a bitmore peaceful

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook july 2005

Opinion submitted in July 2005 by : f thompson shetland 36,35,13,11,7,5

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

read all the reviews on aquasol before we went and it was everything we expected and more
young spanish man on reception was very friendly and helpful,booked all our excursions through him(cheaper than tour reps)
if self catering use local supermarket(caprabo-turn left outside hotel,cross scrubland and up steps)
ate out every night-some superb restaurants-rossinis(italian)and wok wok(chinese)both less than 5 mins walk from hotel

beach is less than 5 mins walk from hotel,went to aquapark,go karts in magaluf,also a must see is the pirates show(bit expensive-about 220 euros for six of us but worth every euro)
entertainments every night in hotel-parrot shows,magicians,comedians etc-bit cheesy but kids loved it

would certainly go back to palma nova and stay again in aquasol

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: july 2005

Opinion submitted in July 2005 by : mrs mcculoch

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Average

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

i had read good and bad reports about this hotel well there were more bad than good we requested a pool view as we were half board and most people were self catering well i wish i went self catering the food was awful and im not hard to please it was never warm and there wasnt much choice it was more like a 2* rating the actual hotel area was lovely i couldnt fault that but i thought we arrived at an 18 to 30s it was full of young people who took over the pool i felt sorry for  people with small children as they couldnt play in the pool for all the older lads there is no tvs in the rooms not that it bothered me or no air contioning which i thought for a 3* plus there would be at least air con you could hire the fans at 18 euro from reception but you need about 3 to feel comfy oh and back to the pool view we never got 1 and we had 48 stairs to climb to our rooms

i will never return to this hotel ever again and wouldnt wish any1 else to go there either i was very dissapointed after it being a thomas cook holiday xxxxxxxx

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook July 2005

Opinion submitted in July 2005 by : A Thomas - South Wales (36 & 37)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

This was my second visit to the Aquasol and it just gets better. We were self catering but did have a meal in the hotel twice and it was superb. All staff are very friendly, maid service every other day, reception staff are excellent as are the security staff in the evening. Excellent position, the Aquasol is a 10-15 min walk into Magalluf where the action is. Good bars/restaurants around the Aquasol include Castaways where the owners are Welsh and serve fantastic food all day, also El Mecca again fantastic food and both are very reasonable. The Viceroy is an Indian Restaurant, which is a bit pricey but well worth the visit, so is Rossinis (Italian).

5 minute stroll to the beach where as normal you have to pay for your loungers and brolly.
Apparently the only complaint the hotel ever get is about air con, as it doesn't have any, although fans can be hired at reception. The rep seemed to think that they will do it within the next few years.
Overall excellent, 1 thing you must do on this holiday is to book the Pirates Night Uncut with your Rep. It was the most amazing night ever. Free drink/food, the show itself was out of this world, you will be laughing for days. Cost was 48 euros, but worth every penny.

I wouldn't hesitate in booking to go here again.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - June/July 2005

Opinion submitted in July 2005 by : Claire - Northumberland (23, 23, 23, 22)

Resort Rating: Good

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

After reading some of the recent reviews on this site after booking our accommodation, I too was a little apprehensive about the aquasol.  However, my worries proved to have been unnecessary as we found the aquasol to be more than satisfactory.  

The rooms were clean and tidy, and maids visited every other day.  The bathroom consists of a bath as well as a powerful shower which makes a nice change as you often find the water pressure from some showers abroad to be very low.  Several other reviewers on this site complained about the many steps they had to climb to get to the reception and to their rooms, so I braced myself for climbing millions and was looking forward to having legs like Kate Moss upon arrival back in Newcastle.  But sadly my legs are still like Renee Zelwegger's when she ate all those burgers to beef up for Bridget Jone's Diary, as the steps really aren't bad at all, and we were on the top floor.  Ok so it takes quite a bit of effort upon arrival when you're lugging your suitcase up them (especially my big whammy of case) but after that they are fine, - trust me!  

Anyway, the hotel is great for families with young children as the kids seemed to enjoy the daytime and evening entertainment. It is also ideally situated with Palma Nova being just round the corner, the beach being 6 minutes away and Magaluf a 7 minute walk away.  However, we decided to ignore the advice of the 'Sun Care Advisor' who speaks over the microphone in the pool area every other day.  I very much doubt she has had any reputable training, she certainly didn't admit to having had any when asked by someone who was unhappy with the advice she was giving.  She makes comments simply to sell her overpriced tanning creams such as 'you don't need to wear anything over factor 25 as this is total sunblock' and 'suncreams you have bought in the UK are unsuitable for this climate as they are designed to lay thick and heavy on your skin'.  What a load of nonsense!

The resort itself is clean and tidy and the beach is nice, however I like to 'get away from it all' when I go on holiday and mingle with a variety of different people of various nationalities, but with the exception of some of the staff, the only nationality I encountered was British!  'Blackpool with sun' really is an appropriate description of both Palma Nova and Magaluf!  We searched for an authentic Spanish restaurant in Palma Nova and in Magaluf but to no avail, so if you're looking for a real taste of Spain I would try a different resort.  The reps who stand outside every bar and try to literally DRAG you in are VERY annoying but the best thing to do is to try to look like you know where you're going and name a place when they stop you or say you have an early flight and are going home to bed (however they may get wise to this after a while but as most aren't too bright this is unlikely!).  We liked the staff and atmosphere in OK bar in Magaluf, particularly as it has karaoke (although after listening to certain members of our party singing several times EVERY night I began to wish they didn't!) The reps there are also friendly and not too pushy, and it also has good drinks offers. 

Overall, I had a fun, relaxing holiday with my good pals (even though they wouldn't do a boat trip with me - sniff sniff) and I would recommend the aquasol aparthotel.  Hope you have a great holiday!

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - June 2005

Opinion submitted in Sept 2005 by : Speirs Family  -  Scotland   66,60,14,5

Resort Rating: Good

Accommodation Rating: Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Apartments

Got exactly what we asked for, an apt. facing the pool, one up.  No complaints about the apt. (other than having to wait till 2.00pm to get the keys), it was very clean, a good size and actually had a 4 ring cooker with an oven should you wish to cook. 

Towels were changed every other day and if you wanted sheets changed you only had to ask at reception.  Some ants, reported it to reception at night time who sent up a spray which didn't help much.  However the next day a maid brought a different spray and we never saw another ant during the rest of our holiday.

Don't hire a fan from reception, it will cost you 36 euros, walk across the waste ground to the big supermarket ' Caprabo' where you can buy one for 11 euros.  At that price you can pass it on to another family.

Plenty of loungers, we laughed at the 6/7am brigade, as you were ok up until 2ish for an empty bed!

Staff

Found all the hotel staff to be friendly and helpful and the children's reps (both the resident and T. Cook's) to be excellent and worked their socks off.  T. Cook's reps, Clare and Dan - Clare was very helpful, Dan wasn't interested unless you were under 30.

Don't book any trips with the reps. If you are doing the water parks and have children, buy your tickets from reception where you get a child free for every 2 adults.  Again if you are booking Pirates (a must do trip!) don't do it with T.Cook.  It is a first class show, but the reps appear to have a little scam going with a bar (Mano's) where you are told to meet for 6.30.  you are then 'trapped' until 7.30 when you are marched up the road like a Sunday school trip!  During this time you are naturally buying drinks and I was amazed to find a T. Cook kiddie rep doing face painting in the bar and actually charging one euro for each child, nice little earner cos you try telling your child No.  Add to this you have to find your own transport both ways, my suggestion is 'do it yourself'.

Resort

Absolutely beautiful beaches and walks with very friendly people, but starting to fill up with 'yobs' as we left.  Very good eating places and prices very reasonable.  Both water parks are very good, would give Marineland a miss unless you are desperate to see dolphins.  We didn't find much to keep our little one amused after seeing the dolphin show and headed home after 2 hours.  Fantasy golf is excellent and although a bit expensive for four, it was well worth the money.

We would never go back to the Aquasol as our second week was completely ruined by the teams of 'yobs' staggering drunkenly back from 2am till 7am, roaring at the top of their voices and always finding it necessary to jump in the swimming pool.  We were unlucky enough to have a team of 16 ex army men?, aged between  30/45 who were an utter disgrace, and my only hope is that they go on their family holiday and meet up with some of what they dished out during ours.  Cheers guys, you ruined a lot of well earned family holidays!

Although these idiots were not Thomas Cook clients, Thomas Cook must stop advertising these apartments as 'family' orientated and must stop sending clients with children to the Aquasol until this is resolved.  If you have a family, do not take your children there!

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomson Direct) Thomson- June 2005

Opinion submitted in July 2005 by : Kayleigh Wright - Hartlepool (33,32,16,10,6months)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Hi, i just came back from the aquasol apartments in palme nova, with my mam, dad, little bro and baby sis and thought it was dead good. We went half board and the food was ok, but it was a bit embarassing, as we were probaly the only family there who ate in the hotel. all the waiters would just stand and watch. there was not much choice for kids, my little brother went to mc donalds everynight!

The rooms were neat and tidy and the balconys had a lot of space.we only had one cockroach in our room all week.(we killed it one night!) There was lots of stairs, so it was hard to get my baby sister about in her push chair.
The pool was really good, although i didnt do much swimming! it was quite little, but clean and nice shaped. the poolside bar was nice if u needed some shade. There was lots of groups of young lads in the hotel,(good for me!)   who would jump in the pool drunk at about 4 in the morning, but it didnt bother me. I would sit on the balcony and have a laugh wit them! It got on me mams nerves a bit tho, when she was trying to sleep.

Palma nova is a good resort, if u like a lively atmosphere, but not to mad. I prefered nearby Magaluf, which was bouncin! I went down there most nights wit my brother, but hes only 10 so we couldnt exactly get drunk in the night clubs which looked class.

Overall, the holiday was excellent, best suited for young couples and young families. nxt year im going back to Majorca, but stayin in Magaluf this time wit all my mates and not a mam or dad in sight!  

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - June 2005

Opinion submitted in July 2005 by : Alex, Janet,  Scotland  (67,60,15,5)

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion:

Apartments

Got exactly what we asked for, an apt. facing the pool, one up.  No complaints about the apt. (other than having to wait till 2.00pm to get the keys), it was very clean, a good size and actually had a 4 ring cooker with an oven should you wish to cook. 

Towels were changed every other day and if you wanted sheets changed you only had to ask at reception.  Some ants, reported it to reception at night time who sent up a spray which didn't help much.  However the next day a maid brought a different spray and we never saw another ant during the rest of our holiday.

Don't hire a fan from reception, it will cost you 36 euros, walk across the waste ground to the big supermarket ' Caprabo' where you can buy one for 11 euros.  At that price you can pass it on to another family.

Plenty of loungers, we laughed at the 6/7am brigade, as you were ok up until 2ish for an empty bed!

Staff

Found all the hotel staff to be friendly and helpful and the children's reps (both the resident and T. Cook's) to be excellent and worked their socks off.  T. Cook's reps, Clare and Rob - Clare was very helpful, Rob wasn't interested unless you were under 30.

Don't book any trips with the reps. If you are doing the water parks and have children, buy your tickets from reception where you get a child free for every 2 adults.  Again if you are booking Pirates (a must do trip!) don't do it with T.Cook.  It is a first class show, but the reps appear to have a little scam going with a bar (Mano's) where you are told to meet for 6.30.  you are then 'trapped' until 7.30 when you are marched up the road like a Sunday school trip!  During this time you are naturally buying drinks and I was amazed to find a T. Cook kiddie rep doing face painting in the bar and actually charging one euro for each child, nice little earner cos you try telling your child No.  Add to this you have to find your own transport both ways, my suggestion is 'do it yourself'.

Resort

Absolutely beautiful beaches and walks with very friendly people, but starting to fill up with 'yobs' as we left.  Very good eating places and prices very reasonable.  Both water parks are very good, would give Marineland a miss unless you are desperate to see dolphins.  We didn't find much to keep our little one amused after seeing the dolphin show and headed home after 2 hours.  Fantasy golf is excellent and although a bit expensive for four, it was well worth the money.

We would never go back to the Aquasol as our second week was completely ruined by the teams of 'yobs' staggering drunkenly back from 2am till 7am, roaring at the top of their voices and always finding it necessary to jump in the swimming pool.  We were unlucky enough to have a team of 16 ex army men?, aged between  30/45 who were an utter disgrace, and my only hope is that they go on their family holiday and meet up with some of what they dished out during ours.  Cheers guys, you ruined a lot of well earned family holidays!

Although these idiots were not Thomas Cook clients, Thomas Cook must stop advertising these apartments as 'family' orientated and must stop sending clients with children to the Aquasol until this is resolved.  If you have a family, do not take your children there!

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomson Direct) Thomson - June 2005

Opinion submitted in June 2005 by : Mark & Joanne - (36,28)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

We have just returned from a weeks stay in Palma Nova and have had a fantastic time.
Upon reading the reviews before we left the UK, We were a little apprehensive and concerned with the accomodation that we had chosen, However upon arriving at the Aquasol we were both pleasantly surprised.

When booking the holiday with Thomas Cook we requested a low floor and pool view with a balacony , and was very happy as our wishes were granted.
We were situated in Block D, The apartment itself was big,  with its own bedroom seperate to the living quarters.
The apartment/balcony was clean,tidy and the cleaners were in regularly.

The location of the hotel could not be better, To the right Magaluf and to the left Palma Nova.The beach/promenade is so lovely and clean.
There are so many restaurants/bars to choose from...We did not eat near to the hotel and tended to walk along the beach.

We found 2 brilliant restaurant's that are located next to each other on Magaluf beach, The views from the restaurants is beautiful. The restaurants are called Robinson Crusoes & The Boat Yard.The staff are so friendly and helpful.
At each of these places they invite you back by offering a free bottle of wine with your next meal. Well worth a visit.

On our last night we waited to go on the 54 Crazy Golf Course -Golf Fantastia. It was well worth the wait, It is absolutely brilliant entertainment,  However make sure that you have plenty of time as it did take us over 2 hours to get around the entire place.

We will definetely be going back to Palma Nova as it was a fantastic resort

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook

Opinion submitted in June 2005 by : Sarah - (21) Adam (20)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

We have just returned from Palma Nova and had an excellent time, we are now thinking of going back over in September. However I wouldn't stay at the Aquasol again, the hotel itself wasn't that bad, the pool area was abit small for the amount of guests but the staff seemed very friendly. Unfortuently we were based in Block I room 1, which must have been the worst room to possibly stay in. We were on the ground floor and had to go up a big flight of stairs to go back down again which didn't seem to make much sense.

we had a lovely view, which consisted of mud, a wall a few bushes and a very busy main road, which is busy at all times of the day and night. Our room was covered in ants and 1 night we found a cockroach in the bedroom!!!!!!!

Please note there are no lifts in this hotel it is just set out in blocks with flights of steps everywhere.

However palma Nova was a lovely place, it was quiet and if you did fancy abit of nightlife Magaluf was little more than 15mins away.

Great nightlift here, you can't spend your money as your always getting dragged in clubs and pubs by reps offering you free shots or cocktails, bit of advice, always opt for the cocktail as the shots are rubbish!!!

The best nightclub in magaluf is BCM as you pay just 18 euros to get in which is £12 and thats all your drinks free all night and loadsa free goodies to take home.

I would go back to palma nova/magaluf but would not stay in this hotel.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomson Direct) Thompson - June 2005

Opinion submitted in June 2005 by : Natalie Richmond - Cambridge (23, 24)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Had an absolutly great holiday here in Palma Nova. I would recommend the Aquasol Hotel, and would definatly go back. 

reat spacious apartment, with everything you could want - who needs a TV anyway?! Room was clean and all the staff were great. Beach is just accross the road, no more than 4/5 mins away - beware of the constant stream of 'wanna buy' people trying to sell pineapple/melon or coke/water/beer on the beaches. They will rip you off! We ended up paying 10 euros (around £7) for a slice of melon - before we could argue she ran off down the beach. We witnessed several other couples being ripped off by these people too. If you want a drink/fruit you are better off going to the nearby shop!!!

Great selection of shops, and bars all with in walking distance from the hotel. Palma Nova and Magaluf basically run into each other so you are never far away from the night-life!

I recommend going to see 'Pirates'. Its a brilliant evening show for all the family with dinner included for about 50 euros per adult - it has the most amazing acrobats/stunts ever.

There are a few bars in Palma Nova if you want a fairly calm evening, but the nightlife is buzzing in Magaluf. The bars/clubs dont get going untill around 10.30/11pm so there is no rush to get out early! Everywhere is buy one drink get one free, plus free cocktails and shots, so it ends up being quite a cheap night!
I recommend BCM nightclub - One fixed entry price, free drink all night plus loadsa goodies to take home. Great! All the rest of the clubs are tiny - but worth going anyway, even if its just to get your free cocktail!

The hotel/resort has everything you need to keep you entertained for all ages.
Brilliant!

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - May 2005

Opinion submitted in June 2005 by : Alison,Andy,Hollie,Ella 41,37,12,9

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Arrive at Aqua Sol didnt know what to expect because we had read the reviews & they were poor. But we found the apartments clean we were at the back on ground floor (no steps) the apartment was always cool because no sun was on it. We had clean towels nearly every 2 days & sheets were probably changed twice.

Theres a large pool always something going on. Icecreams were a bit pricey about 2-3euros. Alot cheaper to get an icecream out of the complex, at the cafes iceream was only 1 euro with a choice of different flavour icecreams.

Entertainment in the hotel is very good except for the cabaret (don't bother with it) The bbq on a Friday is well worth the money.

It is very cheap to eat out, even the poolside bar is cheap.

Beach is about 5 mins walk but it is very clean. Went to Western water park it was excellent had a great day, we got a taxi cost just 5 euros to get there.

Dont bother with Palma market its all the same stuff & you'll find its cheaper in palma nova to buy things.

Well what can i say we had a great holiday & will probably being going back next year because it was so cheap.

(we booked for 4 adults it was cheaper)

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - May 2005

Opinion submitted in June 2005 by : Rebecca (26, 50)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Average

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

We did have a good holiday but the hotel / appartments were not as nice as the brochure portrayed.
The rooms are very basic, with quite old furniture, appliances, bed linen, towels etc. There is also no TV. They were kept clean but they are not modern - which put us off a bit.
The pool was quite small for the no. of guests but there was enough sunloungers.

We didn't eat at the restaurant as it seemed very basic for the same prices in the town.
The bar prices do vary on who serves you and how much they've had to drink!
The entertainment staff were excellent - particularly Andy - and the bingo, quizzes etc. were fun. The cabaret acts were typically a bit crap but we expected them to be.

Palma Nova was a beautiful town, with plenty of shops, restaurants and a lovely beach. For lunch snack "The Willows" did great salads, toasties etc. and "El Dino" is a must for an evening meal.

Overall it was a good holiay but I wouldn't return to Aquasol - even though the staff were really great - the quality of the hotel wasn't ....sorry.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook  MAY 24 2005

Opinion submitted in June 2005 by : 42,39,10,7

Resort Rating: Good

Accommodation Rating: Average

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

we booked holiday off internet with Last Resort Holidays.we paid roughly £840 for 2 adults and 2 kids(cheaper to go as 4 adults)try it.

The Aquasol is quite a large complex,possibly around 10 different blocks,we were unlucky with our choice as we were put to back of complex on the ground floor near a busy main road.All windows and patio doors are white pvc and double glazed.you could see evidence of doors and windows being prised open by potential thieves.We were victims off this were all of our towels aln kids trunks were nicked off the balcony.

The pool is fantastic for all,daytime entertainment is also good,food good but drinks expensive,beach is futher away than it says in brochure,watch out for expensive supermarkets,best by far is the spar,miles cheaper.lots of timeshare touts about(pain)plenty to do at night,pint of beer roughly 2 euros most places,good places to eat are the skania bar(good value)nice place if you can get a better located apartment in complex we were just unlucky,beaches are fantastic.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - may 2005

Opinion submitted in June 2005 by : VAL & LIBBY (44, 42, 15, 10,)

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Poor

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

this is the worst we have ever stayed in. we were on top floor so loads of steps to climb everytime you went out. you were so tired climbing them all the time. steps up into the reception then more steps to complex then more steps along corridor the quite a walk to our block and not to mention more steps and then 6 flights of stairs to climb to get to your room. 

rooms were filthy. with floors covered with ants. balcony and room got no sun at all. it was the worst holiday we have ever had (try the sol magaluf park it is excellent )cleaners only came 3 times in the week and spent no longer than 2 mins if that. room was never swept or cleaned unless we done it. we tried the food in restaurant first day as we were going to upgrade to half board but it was c**p. someone had spilt crisps on the stairway in our block they were there when we arrived and were still there when we left a week later apart from the ones the ants had taken.

the only good thing about this hotel is the kids loved the pool. we would definatly not recommend these appartments. the whole place is like a council housing estate and not holiday appartments. my advice is save your money and go to another hotel. there is plenty of nice ones. 

as for the resort you cannot fault it. it is the most beautiful place on earth. this is the fifth time in the last year we have been to palma nova / magaluf and the place is fantastic. try tom browns for food and fountain bar, pickwick, and eastenders for entertainment. mike jones is a must to see who does elvis. he is fantastic and tim richardson. 

we are going back in september but not to the aquasol.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook  - May 2005

Opinion submitted in June 2005 by : Barbara Swann  -  Broadstairs (55,61)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

The appartments were basic but clean and tidy. Surpised to see a gas cooker and kettle as other places only seem to use electric.  Yes a lot of steps but if you stop in the bar halfway though it is not so bad.  Thomas Cook reps were friendly and helpfull.  The evening entertainment was very very good although it did not start til 10.30 and some of the younger children were a problem.  

For food try the aquasol restaraunt. the Sol Matius garden (out of the appts turn right and you will see the hotel) also Natalies down on the sea front.  

My only complaint would be the standard of Thomas Cook trips.  We booked two, the first to the Caves of Drach the guide had to contend with people from Spain,France,Italy,Germany so describing the scenery and what you were seeing by the time he got to English it was ten miles back down. Second trip was just as bad that was the island tour, this time there were only Italians on board but English was still the second language and this trip took place on the day of the football match between AC Milan and Liverpool, so check before you book to make sure it is an all speaking English Coach.  the trips were expensive and would have been better being booked in the agents on the sea front.  

Would go back to Majorca again.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - May 2005

Opinion submitted in May 2005 by : Fiona Black - Motherwell & Junia Majkut - Stonehouse (57,54)

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

If you are looking for eating places outwith the "chips with everything", here are a few suggestions  -

Seymour`s Cafe Bar Restaurant, Galerias Vista Mar Local 12, Palma Nova.  Situated at the top left hand side of a shopping arcade.  Owners are Martin (Norwegian) and Vanessa (British). Freshly prepared and cooked food which is different but excellent.  They will go "off menu" if you are vegetarian and prepare a lovely meal.  They are extremely friendly, helpful and do not rush you. We had a wonderful evening with them celebrating Norwegian Day.  Well worth a visit though not cheap.

Rossinis Ristorante Italiano, Palma Nova.  Out of the hotel and turn left going towards Magaluf.  On the right hand side next to a video shop.  Owners are Scottish and the chef is Spanish.  Food is excellent although not cheap.  Don`t bother with a pudding (bought in).  Waitress and owners are friendly, helpful and don`t rush you though not sure they would change the menu if nothing suited.

The Blue ???
Sorry, can`t remember the exact name.  Walk along the sea towards Magaluf and it is on the right hand side up a flight of stairs.  The name and sign stand out quite well so should be easily found.  Lovely food and waiters are friendly, helpful and do not rush you.  Ask for a table at the front overlooking the beach and sea.  Wonderful.

The apartment at the Aquasol was better than we hoped with fresh towels every 2 days.  Bedding was not changed but, heh, I don`t change mine every 2 days!  The entertainment finished at midnight so no noise to disturb in the early hours.  The pool was good and the surrounding area cleaned and washed down every day. There were steps to climb but it helped walk off the food and cocktails!! Reps were helpful and friendly and I take my hat off to the Kids Clubs reps - they are something else.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - May 2005

Opinion submitted in May 2005 by : Gav and Joey - Grimsby (24,21)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

We have just returned from Palma Nova and had such a great time.  It was our first time in Majorca and we were surprised at how many different activities there were.  There are a coule of waterparks in Magaluf, to get there from Plama Nova cost around only 4 euros.  We went to Golf Fantasia which is in Palma Nova, it was good fun, it only cost 9 euros and we was in there for about 2 1/2 hours.

Palma Nova itself was lovely.  It was incredibly clean, there was no litter etc.  There are many restuarants/cafes along the promenade, we found a very nice place where we ate at alot, called Kompas.  The service in here was brilliant and the staff were so friendly and funny.  Palma Nova is very quiet at a night time with only a couple of bars that stay open late, however Magaluf is only a 15 minute walk away and is perfect for any young people, the bars/clubs stay open until 4-6am!  However be aware at night time in Magaluf, the reps can get very annoying, you can't walk anywhere without them trying to persuade you to go in their bars, we found they left you alone if you knew exactly what bar you were going to and told them.

The Aquasol hotel was very good.  We were self catering though so didn't get a chance to sample the food!  The room was very basic, but very clean.  The staff were very helpful, especially one young girl who worked on reception.

We are hoping to go back next year and would recommend it.  It has everything for all age groups.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook may 2005

Opinion submitted in May 2005 by : steve liverpool [48,40]

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

brilliant holiday weather lovely appartments clean. entertainment better than some 4 star hotels have stayed in. did find the hideaway cafe as stated on here. was really nice. these appts would suit everyone. we found ours very spacious and clean. was a bit worried about the steps some people had mentioned, but didnt have a problem. we were in cblock. 

ten years since last visit to majorca, found it had improved greatly. would go back here anytime.try fountains bar in magalluf if you like good entertainment and freindly attmosphere. plenty of places to eat. we liked willows were they did lovely proper english sandwiches. reccomend you try it yourselves

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - April 2005

Opinion submitted in May 2005 by : Sarah & Craig, Leeds (20 + 25)

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

The hotel Aquasol is brilliant. 

They gave it a 3 star rating but i think it is borderline 4star. The apartments were cleaned and new linen every 2 days, bearing in mind the season hadnt even started yet they were very keen on cleansliness. We stayed in a 1 bed apartment. It had a cooker and hob, toaster and kettle although we did not use, the local bars and restaurants are all so cheap to eat out. Never tried the hotel food, the menu very basic, not much to choose from. The bathroom has shower and bath which was nice as have visited Greece last couple of times to shower in a square box!! Never no problems with hot water, no matter what time of day. Only prob with bedroom was no double bed so we were falling down all the time. There was lots of storage space. We had view overlooking pool which was nice. 

Entertainment in hotel finishes at 12pm so if u fancy early night no probs. Ent for kids was good too, disco, bingo and other games n stuff. The beach was about 5 mins walk and absoloutly stunning. The main entertainment was easy to get to, turn right out of the hotel and follow road round, about 5-10mins and you are at Prince William pub, Eastenders bar etc. All good fun. If you go left out of the hotel there is a great bar called Banana Joes which we absoloutly loved. Cheap beer and cocktails 2 4 10euros- these are pints mind and they are NOT tight with the alcohol- from what i can  remember was so drunk all the time! 

ALthough the resort was out of season it was lovely and clean still, pubs and bars were just right with busyness, wouldnt like to go in peak season, absoloute chaos. What with the PR peeps trying to get you into their pub all time with a free shot- so what its only cheap stuff anyway, try haggle with them and you might get yourself a free drink. We did venture to Magaluf into a club called Bananas. We left after our first drink, although both well into dance music and r n b the music was crap, no atmosphere although packed.Plus PR peeps everywhere, gets a bit annoying after a bit. My advice would be to stick around local bars and pubs,and the Prince William area, have much nicer atmosphere and staff are all great, cheap enough drinks too,4.25 euros for 2 double vodka red bull, go into Magaluf and prices rocket. Tried the Godfathers restaurant opposite Prince Williams, great food. Dont go to Monroes restaurant/bar, the crappiest horrible food ever, however Lady Dianas i think it was called a bit further down is gorgeous food, cheap too. We were paying average 30euros for 2 2course meal and drinks, however if your not bothered for fancy restaurants the bars/cafes charge about 9euros for 3 course meal.

Thats about it folks, overall def go back to the Aquasol, great family accomodation too. However would not go in peak season. Hope this has helped and happy holidaying!

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - April 2005

Opinion submitted in May 2005 by : Tony, Sarah, Lucy & Conner - Essex (24, 24, 4, 15 months)

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Poor

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Well, we have just returned from a week's stay at the Aquasol and it was the absolute WORST HOLIDAY I HAVE EVER HAD.

We had a nest of COCKROACHES behind our fridge and they came out at night and crawled everywhere.  I even turned over in bed and had one on my pillow.  When we reported this, the reception staff said the hotel was full and we could not change rooms.  My husband was given a tin of spray and spent the next morning spraying our room and missed his breakfast.  i found this unacceptable as it is not down to us to do this on our holiday.

the Thomas Cook reps were no help to us -they simply said that they were common this time of year.  they didn't seem to understand that they were in our room because of the nest behind the fridge and if that had been properly treated they would not have been there.

the cleaners in this hotel are very very poor.  our room was always dusty and dirty.  they came in and cleaned once in the week we were there, changed the towels and sheets once - and that is only because we complained that it hadn't been done.  the new bed sheets were ripped and marked.

we ended up sleeping in a our parents apartment in the end as the staff would not move us to a new room as i could not sleep at night for fear of cockroaches crawling over me.

also while we were there, our marble sink edging fell off and there were marble bits everywhere which again we had to clean ourselves as the staff were not interested.  the edge of the sink was very sharp and i could not allow my children to use the bathroom in case they cut themselves.

in a different room was our sister who took her 13 month old son.  the travel cot she was given in her room had dried food all around the edges and was completly filthy.  she ended up putting him in bed with her as it was so disgusting.

we asked for a ground floor room as we had a buggy.  we were given a ground floor room but there was at least fifty steps from the hotel entrance to our room.  it was ridiculous.  there were even stairs going down to the restaurant which we had to use twice a day as we were half board.  so if you book a ground floor room because you have a buggy there are still loads of steps.  if you are in a wheelchair dont even bother - a lady who arrived there obviously hadn't been told there were still steps and she had to be moved to a different hotel.

the entertainment was good in the evenings and the resort of palma nova itself was very nice but i would never stay at the Aquasol again and i would advise people not to book this hotel.

we read the reviews on here before we booked and the reviews from last year and 2003 sounded excellent, however the reviews from 2005 are all bad so i think the hotel has really come down in standards in the last 6 months or so.
it is disgustingly dirty and the staff just do not care if you have cockroaches in your bed.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook  -  APRIL 2005

Opinion submitted in Apr 2005 by : N (29) J (23)

Resort Rating: Average

Accommodation Rating: Poor

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

I was really disappointed with the aquasol, especially after reading great reviews about it.
well, where do i start!

On arrival we discovered that you cant check into your room till 2pm, i had not been made aware of this previously.
Our room was on the top floor and it was hard work dragging heavy cases up the stairs.
The kettle really stank of some kind of cleaning chemical, i had to boil it several times before the smell went.
The kettle had no on/off switch which meant you couldn't leave it to boil.
There were no towels, the maid finally brought them in the evening after id been to reception twice.
The room was really dusty especially along the head board and you could write your name in the dust on the bed side tables.
The maids came 3 times and not once did the rooms look cleaned, the floors remained dirty dusty every day.

The view was depressing, i bet the pool view is nice though.
Towels were taken in the morning everyother day but not returned till the afternoon so you can forget showering during the day!
Noisy plastic mattresses on beds so loads of noise every time you move/turn over.
Blankets really dirty, I even found a dirty plaster stuck to mine!
Kitchen covered in ants.
Gas leak in kitchen.
Cracks in balcony walls.
Walls depressing beige/orange colour.
Apartment small, mirror in lounge would have opened it up a bit.
Lizard found on bedroom floor!
Ripped off when changing up some money at reception.

My advice is to spend as little time as poss in the apartment and you'll have a great time!
I do have a few good things to say beleive it or not!..........
I called doctor out as i felt unwell, he didnt charge me for the callout and then he drove me around for over an hour to find a chemist that was open (lovely man!)
Aquasol staff and thomas cook reps really friendly and helpful.
weather was fantastic.
I recommend banana joes and the stadium for nights out.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: Thmoas Cook - March 2005

Opinion submitted in Mar 2005 by : Kin, Narinder, Sue and Jim - 42,37,49,49

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Poor

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

First time We have been to Majorca. The previous report I read about the Aquasol sounded promising.
This hotel is okay if you like your football, fags and lager!! The rooms were okay but the bed linen was changed only twice in one week and the maids came in three times in one week. The bed linen was ripped and we even found a pin in our bed!!

The holidays was booked on a half board basis but we only ate in the 'restaurant' twice becuase the food was always luke warm there was never enough variety except chips.

The waiter stayed away from us as we avoided buying drink from the 'hotel' as they are very overpriced. There is a supermarket across the wasteland called Caprabo it's very cheap.

The buses for Palma runs very regular and are cheap. I would recomend catching the bus to Palma and then cathcing the train to Soller which is a quaint old village. From Soller you can catch the tram to the Port of Soller.

We went to the market at Inca which sells the same old 'genuine' stuff. I would recommend that you catch the bus to Palma then the train to Inca, check the times first, its much cheaper than the tour operaters prices.

Palma Nova as a resort is good. The beaches are clean but as normal there are the usual tack shops. If you are selective you can find some very nice restaurants that are not overpriced and on the whole the locals in the resort are very nice people.

On the whole the Majorca is a very noce island and Palma NOva is good outside of the high season. I would avoid the Aquasol but recommend other parts of the island.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - March 2005

Opinion submitted in Mar 2005 by : Peter Dickemann - Dundee (52, 55)

Resort Rating: Good

Accommodation Rating: Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

This is the first time we've used the Aquasol Apartments/Hotel, in Palma Nova.
Taxi from the airport at Palma costs 30 Euros...

Hotel is ideally situated, directly between Palma Nova and Magaluf, and only a 150 yard walk to each from the hotel.
We expected the hotel and resort to be quiet, it being mid March 2005, and this turned out to be the case. The number of hotels and shops closed in Palma Nova and Magaluf was staggering. The normally bouyant Magaluf was surprisingly quiet.
However those that were open, tended to provide reasonable entertainment.

Staff at the Hotel were pleasant and helpful although the cleaners only visited the rooms every 2/3 days, which caused some concern regarding bed making, towels etc.
Being half board, the dining room was utilised fully and whilst the breakfasts were more than enough, the evening meals tended to be limited for choice. However the quality of food provided was reasonable. I suspect that the quiet holiday period had some impact on this.  

The Entertainment staff at the hotel worked extremely hard and tried to ensure that all age groups were catered for. The nightly standard of cabaret provided matched any in the pubs throughout Magaluf.
Gone are the days when beer prices were cheap on Spanish resorts........ or if you do find places offering cheap drink it's usually the local gut rot lager.

What was really surprising was that the pub prices were generally higher than the Hotel's, with the Scots, Irish and English bars being the main offenders.
Whilst having to supplement the cost of cabaret acts, the going rate of anything from 8 to 10 Euros (£5.50 to £7)for 2 drinks wasn't cheap.
As the price of alcohol in the shops and supermarkets is still reasonable it is obvious that many are well lubricated before visiting the pubs.
The inclement weather at this time of year also ensured that much of the holiday was spent indoors, so beer prices was important.
The usual markets were on...........
Wednesday morning at Andraxt and
Thursdays at Inca,
and these are well worth the visit.

Car hiring is a good way to see the whole Island - particularly the mountainous west coast - and Sollier is definitely worth the visit. Watch out for the supposedly cheap deals. Often added on is a full tank of fuel and many look for deposits which is returned once the car is back. Although the car we hired was cheap - it was a HEAP.

Overall, the holiday was good, the hotel comfortable and worth the visit.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - Feb/March 2005

Opinion submitted in Mar 2005 by : Clarkes - Manchester  (31, 29, 3, 7months)

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Very nice hotel in lovely surroundings, clean basic room, although no T.V or radio (Could hire for additional charge along with a safety deposit box but beware that this costs you e37 for two weeks and you only get e7 back)  Lots of steps to rooms (no lifts) so if like us, you have a baby request a ground floor apartment. We had an ideal room, with only a few steps in the first block.  However it should be noted that this was very close to the entertainment area so the loud music would keep little children awake if you're not in the club. 

Evening entertainment was fantastic for all, with a cabaret/act on each night.Entertainment staff were lovely and tried to get to know most of the kids names fairly quickly.  Entertainment for young kiddies was good (disco and games)but nothing on during the day for them.  

Weather was better the second week we were there, short sunny spells, cool breeze.  The pool was far too cold at this time of year which cast a shadow on our holiday as the children had nowhere to play/swim and also had glass in it for most of the second week (staff didn't really attempt to try and clean it up).  The childrens play area at the hotel was rubbish - only a small slide and 1 working swing,  although there was also a small football pitch.  We stayed half board and the food was great. Good choice - especially if you like chips.  Waiters/staff very friendly but supermarket in hotel very expensive. 

Thomas Cook Reps were a waste a time-although they did have good local knowledge. They preferred to chat up the girls and socialise with the beer drinking youngsters rather that be interested in family parties.  Good range of trips available although are a lot cheaper if you book in palma nova rather than with reps. Golf Fantastia is a must (book before you go, rather than pay at the door) as is a Sub - marine/boat trip from the bay of palma nova(not the NEMO trip). This was e14 for a two hour trip around palma nova and magaluf, and was lovely - well worth the money. 
Resort great, although not everything is open at this time of year. 

BEWARE of people giving cards out - this is a SCAM.  Good tip if you see them coming is split up (if you're a couple as this is who their after) speak in a different language or tell them as we did loads of times that we already had one and had won a holiday and a bottle of champagne which we were picking up at the airport (This seemed to work a treat.)  Locals very friendly - especially where babies are concerned So be prepared to stop while they admired your young whilst talking very fast Spanish.  

Very clean resort, good range of shops, lovely beaches and a park (with more than a small slide and 1 working swing) on every corner.  Lovely and peaceful if that suits you but also just round the corner from magaluf and the nightlife.  Would definately go again and recommend, but not at this time of year.  If you don't want it too hot for little ones between Easter and May would probably be better.       

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - february 2005

Opinion submitted in Mar 2005 by : kai tickhill(22)Sarah marson(23)amber tickhill(21 months)

Resort Rating: Good

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

The apartments were very clean and tidy although there is very little in the way of pushchair/wheelchair access.

The maids are regular but not always very efficient as we found the dirty bed sheets were simply put back onto the beds.

No television in the rooms but one could be hired from an external hire company.The same for microwaves and even fishing rods!

The Aquasol's own entertainment was very good with a kids disco every evening(good games and prizes)an excellent cover band,parrot show,russian circus and a transvestite show and more.The hotel drinks were pricey(3 euros a pint)and the food too.The bar staff could be a little unfriendly and unhelpful at times too.

We found the thomas cook reps to rather sparse and focused mainly on the young clubbers and not so much on young families or older people.

The surrounding area including palmanova and magaluf has plenty going on with fantasia crazy golf(very good)and marineland aswell as a shed load of cafes,bars,restaurants and souviner shops.
We also found the beaches to be well maintained and very clean with little parks every 200 yards or so and lots of benches to relax on if needed!

Don't even bother with the zebra crossings.you're no safer.The locals seem to think it's just a bit of road decoration and even seem to speed up when they see you standing by one!

What the reps don't tell you is the cost of everyday items bought from the small stores such as bread(3 euros 10 cents!)and crisps(3 euros)The reps also failed to inform us of the local supermarket(Caprabo)but cheaper still is Aprop,which is a little way down the road in palmanova

If you go in february be aware that not all of the shops and cafes are open and the weather is very tempremental with gorgeous sunshine one day and howling winds and rain showers the next!

Lastly,stay well clear of anybody offering free prizes,timeshares or market research questioning.It's a timeshare scam.They'll try to whisk you away to santa ponsa in a taxi and try to flog you their goods and if after four hours of presentations you refuse, They'll simply leave you stranded.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - 2005

Opinion submitted in Sept 2005 by : Graham Henry Irvine (20,20,19,17)

Resort Rating: Poor

Accommodation Rating: Poor

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

the apartments wre covered in ants and cockroaches came home after one night do NOT go please i beg u dont waste your money my room was broken in to that night and got a grand stolen and the reps just laughed didnt get any money back 

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - 2005

Opinion submitted in Aug 2005 by : The family-Blackpool

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

well all i can do is sing Palma Novas praises and actually Majorca as a island.On arrival from a devestatingly early flight we were promptly greeted by the rep and ushered on a bus which dropped us and our luggage off at the Aqua Sol apartments and Hotel.We were stayin self catering however we had full use of the hotels facilites including Games room , Shop , Pool , Cafe bars and entertainment. 

The entertaiment is the best ive ever been privalaged to watch in a hotel.We wathed all but one of the shows provied, we missed a robbie williams tribute because we went to a lovely resturant called Lady Dianas.If youve got kids take them on a thursday when you can watch a flaminco show free of charge ,Kids love it too becuase of the complimentray straws which are a mere meter long !! The daytime activities provided were unbeatable and there really is no reason to leave the hotel during the day.We went it the middle of the summer season and the weather was  brillliant , howver prehaps a bit hot for some of the younger ones.Also a point to make if youve got kiddies in pushchairs is that even to get to the front door you go up some steps so be prepaired to carry your kids alot.All the resturants we went to were super and excellent for families as is the whole resort for kids.

The actual Apartment was spacious and clean with modern facilities and a convenient utility room , excellent for storing lilos and such like in.the only thing i could fault the complex on was the noise of a eveing.If you arent downstairs watching the entertainment then you really do notice the noise if tryin to sleep , however the main show ended at about 11:30 and the music was totally scilent by 12 so you can sleep later.Sleeping was also a bit of an issue due to the heat. if you had your windows open then the mosquitos came in, or worse we actually had a baby lizard in our bath.Fans were available to rent out at reception bt were extremely expensive so my tip would be to take your own.

So all in all i would defenatley recomend this holiday destination for families and couples and well eveybody.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook aug 2004

Opinion submitted in Jan 2005 by : sandra raymond-kerry-cara-dolores (42,65,13,13)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

all in all the resort and staff were very nice and helpful and spoke very good english and told us places the girls would enjoy they were very fond of aqualand but not that fond of marine land as it is quite boring and there are not many things to do there 

the weather was great the hotel was nice and clean and the shop downstairs was very expensive the girls made friends there and enjoyed the pool and the arcade the pool was nice and cleaned every night the sunbeds were not very comfortable but there was plenty of them the grounds in the garden were kept nice and clean 

the hotel itself was about 2 minutes walking distance from the beach abd the beach was gorgeous the sand was white and the sea was warm it was like a bath the hotel is about 20 mins from the airport and the taxi got us there 45 mins quicker than the coach because of stopping at other hotels magaluf was a disapointment as there was nothing there the shops were quite good and sold all the gadgets and novelty gifts 

all in all it was a beautiful place and we will definetly be going back as the girls loved it and so did we!!!!!!!!!

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - July 2004

Opinion submitted in Aug 2004 by : Fowler Family - Northants (42,26,7,2)

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

First impression of the appt's was very good and the next seven days lived up to it, apartment was very clean and good size with the best bathroom/shower we have ever had abroad. Had a small bug problem which was quickly sorted out by the helpful staff.

Previous comments about expensive on-site supermarket were true and you must make the walk up to the Caprabo supermarket for good value.

The pool was lovely and there were plently of sunloungers, so there wasn't a problem getting a good spot.  The pool bar served good snacks.  However we did find the bar drinks expensive.

Resort - We had never been to Palma-Nova before but will go again.  There is plenty of choice for all ages and tastes.  We particularly liked the Diana beach bar for good food and friendly staff and Olas bar for very good drink prices.  However we would definitely recommend that you give the Viceroy of India a miss, it was very expensive, service was poor and staff unfriendly.

We would also recommend a day out at the Aqualand park especially for older children.

All in all we would definitely go back to apartments and resort.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - June 2004

Opinion submitted in June 2004 by : Crawford  - Glasgow (51,46,24,21,19,17 and 10months

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Just returned from two weeks at the Aquasol and was very impressed with the accomodation. We had a three bedroom apartment for six of us plus baby and it was ideal. The location of the Aquasol is ideal for any holiday. If you want a beach holiday then you are only 3 mins walk from Palma Nova and Son Matias beaches and about 20 mins from Magaluf Beach and if you are after pubs and clubs there are too many to mention whether you turn right or left out of the hotel.

The Aquasol itself is good quality basic self catering accomodation with the usual fridge, kettle and toaster. Our rooms were all freshly decorated with plenty of wardrobe space for all of us. Beds were made up every other day with the same for towels. Our bathroom was clean and a good size for us with a bath with an excellent shower which delivered endless hot water. Our balcony was quite sunny but others appeared to be in shade all day. Also be aware that some apartments face onto the swimming pool / entertainment complex and as the shows go on till after midnight it may be a problem if you are looking for a quiet night in or a kip during the day.

The accomodation is in five or six large blocks which stretch over quite a large site, so be prepared. There are a lot of steps to be negotiated around the accomodation and site but do not be put off by previous comments regarding this. There is a service road up the side of the apartments and this can be used as an alternative to walking up the stairs to reception then negotiating more steps up to the foyer then more up from the swimming pool, the service road is flat if a little unmade, and will take you right up to the steps (yes more) leading up to your aparment block. We asked for and got a ground floor apartment but these still involve up and down stairs to get into them. We had a baby in a buggy and it was never a problem for us, though I would not think the complex suitable for anyone with mobilty needs such as wheelchairs or walking frames.

As with previous comments we found the on site shop very expensive. Everything is 2 euros !!. We found a supermarket called Caprabo (left out of the hotel and go across the scrub land. You will see a big blue Caprabo sign in front of you - 2 mins walk. Go up the stairs beside the car hire office. It a cross between Tesco and B & Q, it sells everything very cheaply. All the locals shop there so it must be cheap.

All in all we liked the Aquasol very much there is good and varied entertainment on every night. Kids show starts at 8:30 and then the adult show at 10:30 with quizes and bingo in between. Entertainment staff are very hard working and ensure everyone has a good time. Quality of adult cabaret is excellent and worth seeing.

Tips

1. Take the bus trip to the caves and Porto Cristo. It is only ?31 per person and is well worth it. They have a Spanish guide called James on the bus and he gave us a very amusing and interesting commentary and history lesson on Mallorca. You will learn more about Mallorca from this guy in one day than you ever will from any guide book.

2. Dont buy the photos from the guys doing the parrot show for the kids. They are ?10 each for a 6 x 3 print. we had four and got stung for ?40 (£28)

3. Watch out for pickpockets in Palma City, especially around the market on a Saturday. They operate around the market and the bus and train station. We saw one guy who had been jostled in the queue to get on the bus and had caught a guy with his hand in his pocket. The pickpockets queue up as if they are going to get on the bus and while one of them holds up the queue by asking the driver if the bus goes to somewhere he knows it doesn't , the other guy goes to work on the queue who are all concentrating on the commotion at the front of the bus. We saw another couple acting as man and wife operating in the market .. be very aware as there are loads of them about !!

4. Take the bus to Palma. It is only e2.20 which is half the price of organised tours. Take the 105 or 103 buses across from the front of the hotel, as they only take about 20 mins. The 106 takes the coast route and can take 45 mins on a busy day.

All in all a very good holiday in very good accomodation. The hotel and resort suited us down to the ground.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - May 2004

Opinion submitted in May 2005 by : Helen - Newcastle 30, 28, 28, 27, 26, 7, 3, 2

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Just returned from the Aquasol Hotel and can't wait to get back there.

Accommodation was very nice and very clean. Although we did have a problem with Ants! The apartment had a fridge, kettle, and toaster in it. The maid came to clean and change towels every other day but bedding was only changed once a week.We asked for a ground floor room but there where still some steps to deal with.
The sofa beds in the living room aren't over comfortable so if you have a bad back beware! I ended up having to put the 2 mattresses ontop of each other just so I could get a decent nights sleep!

Pool was great but a little cold when in the shade. There are plenty of sunloungers but if you wanted one with a tilting back you had to be up early and reserve them with your towel.

Entertainment was great for adults and kids alike. My two year old niece absolutely loved it, as did the other 2 children in our party. This could have something to do with the fact that Andy and Yvonne (The entertainers) gave them free lollypops at every opportunity!

Would recommend that you go to the Caprabo supermarket (turn left out of hotel) for your shopping as the hotel shop (which is open 24 hours) can be expensive and nothing is priced up so the staff just charged what they liked.

Palma Nova was great and the hotel is just 2 mins from the beach, shops and Banana Joes pub (drinks are loads cheaper than the hotel). Buses to Palma and all the Aqua parks stop just outside the hotel.

We all had a fantastic holiday and would definately go back to the Aquasol and Palma Nova again.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - May 2004

Opinion submitted in May 2004 by : Crossland Family - Manchester 44,38,15,13

Resort Rating: Good

Accommodation Rating: Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Just got back from a week at the Aquasol and it was brilliant, the only thing that spoiled it was the weather.
We found the best place to eat was at Kompas in Palma Nova turn right out of the apartments you will see Bananna Joes on your right keep going and its on your right near the Spar. The cheapest supermrket is right ot ofthe apartments and over the spare land and behind the shops.
When in Magaluf or Palma Nova beware of peopl tying to sell you tickets you havewon  prize its a big con.
The reps in the apartments were god things n every day and night. We will go again bu not that early in the year.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - May 2004

Opinion submitted in May 2004 by : Honey Massey  Sunderland (23,54,8 Months)

Resort Rating: Average

Accommodation Rating: Average

My/Our Holiday Opinion:  

Just arrived back from the Aquasol, I booked this holiday based on the reviews i had read on this site. The hotel was ok but as Simon Cowell would say its "Distinkley Average". The rooms were clean but very basic and could do with updating. I am so glad that i took my own travel cot because other people i spoke to said that the one that they were provided with either had blankets as the matress or they had parts missing ut of the bottom. Also the reception staff are not very helpful at all and one of them was very rude to me.

One thing i can say is that the entertainment was exellent, there was a proffesional turn on every night which kept us entertained as we had our little one and didnt really like to go far. Some of the acts included, drag queens, Elvis, Bands, Ronan Keating, Hypnotist, aminal show and circus acts. Also they have who wants to be millionaire and Bingo on which is really fun.

The weather was bad for 2 days when we were there and we were pulling our hair out. there is no tely in the room and there was nothing to do, we were ready to fly home.

Some good places to eat are Tabu, Rumbosol, El Mecca. Son Matis Burger.

i do not think i would stay in this hotel again but its good for younger groups.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - april 04

Opinion submitted in Feb 2005 by : ang,mogs dumfries and galloway

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

we got a last minute booking the rep could not beleive we got such a bargain to such a great place when we arrived neither could we .Our first time to majorca we took in as much as we could during our week rooms were top class entertainment was excellent from snakes to drag nights the staff were good and food in and around cheap and yummy,

the facilities were spot on with agreat pool for older folks and a cool pool for little ones this is a great place for your first hol. abroad or one for you to relax and let the kids enjoy,we left the men and kids at home but when we were there we wished they could join us{not}as we are party animals it was agreat holiday but we missed our family really.

The nite life in magaluf near us was spot on and we went somewhere different all the time BUT manos is the place to go as the bar staff were excellent and looked after us, i would do this again and would recommend hen and stag nites in this part of majorca

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - Easter 2004

Opinion submitted in May 2004 by : mick malpass-mansfield (44,39)

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

very nice clean room, although never seen maid.s found it a lot more expensive than the last 4 times we have been, paid double the going price for 1 week at easter, to find most shop,s and bars shut 4 the easter break. nice location, good all round hotel (especialy 4 familys) but no lifts. food o.k. but although i love majorca, will be going to turkey (marmaris) from now on, for cheapness, been to turkey 2 years running to tekin appts & will go again. the only appts or hotel i've been to twice.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - Apr 2004

Opinion submitted in Apr 2004 by : Richard & Maz (33 & 27)

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

The Aquasol was well located for access to the beach,shops and there were plenty of bars & restaurants nearby aswell. We were self catering and found that you had to shop around for the best prices of food and drink as some shops were rip off prices. The best supermarket was about 20 minutes walk away called Mercadona. Also we found a British bakery on the way which was really nice. We really liked a place called Rumbosol bar to have our meals,it was reasonably priced and the food was really nice. We kept seeing the same people in there when we ate there so we werent the only ones who were impressed with it.

All the beaches were good so no matter which one you go on you'll be happy. The sea was a bit cold and i wouldn't go in for a dip in April !!!

The Reps were first class with us and a nice improvement to our last holiday. They were always helpful and very friendly. The entertainment was good once all the mini discos and bingo was over,there was something for everyone. All the kids were well looked after as they have kids clubs here and they seemed to really enjoy themselves. The Aquasol has an entertainments team led by a man called Jon Paul. He and his team were really good.
The bar prices in the Aquasol were a bit steep so we had our drinks elsewhere before all the entertainment started.

There are plenty of buses that take you around the resort and even all the way into Palma city for 2.20 Euros. If the buses are full you could wait up to an hour like we did to go into Palma so plan your day well for that one.

The most annoying thing about Palma nova are the people offering you a chance to win on the scratchcards. Do not give these people the time of day as you won't win anything even if you do scratch off 3 winning stars. Its all a con to get you to buy a holiday through them. One way of avoiding them if you are a couple is to split up as they seem to target couples and families only.

Would take a holiday with Thomas cook again.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - February 2004

Opinion submitted in Feb 2004 by : Linda Davis - London (38,37,6,2,9months)

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Great night flight and when arrived at apartment at 3am there was 4 coaches of us for the half term and we had to wait to be allocated rooms... better organised would of been better but the staff were calm and extremely efficient.
Reps were good and the info from this site about places to eat and visit was a great help.

Only had two days of sun out of the seven but we enjoyed ourselves and went up the mountains, into Palma shopping, visited cathedral and went on a boat trip.  The beaches were great and had plenty of things for the children with climbing frames and were clean.

There was also entertainment in the hotel in the day and at night which was fun.
Was self catering and used the large supermarket (come out of hotel, turn left and walk across the grassland past the scateboard park up the hill, take stairs on right side up to second floor and supermarket up there) alot cheaper than the smaller shop and the spanish shop there so you know you will get value).
The apartment was clean and we had cleaners every other day.  Our 9 month old found the floor hard and cold but we just put towels down.  The cot supplied was great help.

All in all a good holiday and in the summer would be wonderful as more time in pool and on beach... Highly recommend.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook Jan 2004

Opinion submitted in Jan 2004 by : Jimmy Pilnick (60,56,42,25,22)

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Average

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Have just returned from the Aquasol,which I booked on reading the recomendations on this site.
The complex its self was very clean and the roooms were (To say the least)Basic.
I found that the prices for meals and drinks,were a little on the heavy side and the bar staff charged what they wanted.

I purchased 3 rounds of drinks. The first bar staff charged me 7.95e,when I ordered again a different bar person charged me 9.95e,and another member of staff charged me 11e, for the same number of drinks, so my advice would be to keep away from the bar and buffet.
Being a regular visitor to the resort,I would recommend the Orion Bar on Son Matias for really cheap good food and drinks.

Also their is an English owned restraunt called The Hideaway. It is up a little alleyway on the left hand side of the main beach,about half way down.
The so called ,Fantastic entertainment did not materialise,but to be honest,It was out of season.
I would recommend a trip to the Son Matias hotel for superb entertainment out of season,and it is free to non residents after 9pm.

All in all the Aqua sol was not that bad a place to stay,exept for the rip of bar staff.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - 2004

Opinion submitted in Nov 2004 by : age 15 - 53

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Below Average

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Although the hotel was nice it was extremely noisy at night with the entertainment going on untill 12 midnight often meanig that if an erly night was required then it would be impossible and we spent many evenings bring forced to just sit around as we could not sleep due to a lot of noise. apart from that it was a nice hotel all the things you need are there including a small shop on the bottom floor selling everything you could ever need including water, fresh bagguets and much more. the beaches are all within a 5 minute walk from the hotel.

all in all a nice resort just a chame about the noise in the hotel.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook nov 2003

Opinion submitted in Nov 2003 by : neil-34 claire-32 courtney-8 paighton-5 graidon-3

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

one word only discribes the aqua-sol FANTASTIC the staff were lovley &frendley they tryed there hardiest to speak english.the food was brill very english full breakfast every morning they didnt much ceater for children until i had a word with the reps & they told the chefs the next day there was fishfingers chicken nuggets chips burgers.the hotel is spotlesley clean.the entertainment on a night is first class espesially"JP"he is a CHRIS TARRENT replicor.the hotel was very safety councious which was a plus for us.the suppermarket  on site very expensive practicaly everythingwas about 3 euros. "palma nova" was a lovley place very family arentated.

please be-awear of gypsies they try to steal your money.BANANA JOS is a really good place to have a drink and watch " emerdale,eastenders,coranation street".

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: October 2003

Opinion submitted in Nov 2003 by : Jon, Joanne, Josh Wood (37, 35, 2)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

This was a last minute booking,and we were basically happy with our choice.The hotel was well situated, just round the corner from a lovely beach, and plenty of bars and resturants.We love Majorca and normally stay in Alcudia, but we found Palma Nova much nicer,and prices cheaper than to the North of the Island.The resort is lovely for children, with a long promanade and lots of play areas for young children.

The Entertainment in the hotel was excellent in the evenings with bingo, childrens entertainment and a proffesional act every night

We found the food to be ok,but we have had better, the waiters were very freindly and great with kids.
The only problem that we encountered in the hotel was the steps, there are no lifts in the hotel, so if you are travelling with young children in buggies it can be quite difficult.
All in all we had a lovely holiday

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - Sept 2003

Opinion submitted in June 2004 by : James - Wales (22, 21)

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion:

When we arrived, check-in was very efficent and quick. There was no lifts, and we were on the 3rd floor, so it was rather hard to carry our heavy suitcases! The room was very clean and basic. We noticed that our fridge was broken, and leaking all over the floor, but within 5 mins of arriving, a maid knocked on our door to mop the water up. None of the maids could speak hardly any English. 

The room was boiling hot with no air-conditioning, so we went down to the reception to rent a fan, only to be told that they were all out. It was really hard to sleep at night, because it was so hot, even with all the windows, and patio doors open!The pool area was lovely, they served nice food at the poolside bar, and the sun loungers and the pool were washed down every night. If you didn't get there early, there was no chance of getting a sun lonuger. 

The entertainment at night was very good, ranging from comedy clubs, hypnotists, karaoke, bigno etc. I wouldn't buy anything from the Thomas Cook reps - we bought 2 tickets for the aquapark, only to find we had to make our own arrangements on getting there and back, and found out that the hotel itself could offer us the tickets at a cheaper price!The hotel shop is also very expensive, and there are no prices on anything. The hotel was in a lovely location, between Palma Nova and Magaluf, not far from the beach, nightlife or the shops. 

We had a wonderful time and we would stay at this hotel again.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - Sept 2003

Opinion submitted in Oct 2003 by : Martin,Lindsey,Dec and Alisha ( 27,24,8,5 )

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

First visit to majorca, we was impressed with the flight and transfer time, v nice flight!

Check in at the appartments was pretty quick,no lifts though the cases were hard to lift up and down the stairs.the appartment was clean,maids came and made the beds and gave us clean towels every other day.
The pool is a good size with a seperate section for young children, quite a lot of sunbed snatchers about though. The entertainment at the aquasol is excellent for all ages thans to John paul and Rob.
We went half board and the food was alright a good chice,and chips everynight.

Palma nova is very nice, sandy beach and plenty of shops and resturants. golf fantasia is a place to visit, so is western water park.

We had a fantastic holliday and we will deffinetly be returning to palma nova and the aquasol again.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - Sept 2003

Opinion submitted in Sept 2003 by : Natalie - Southampton (30, 28)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

We booked this hotel after reading the reviews on this site and they were completely right, this hotel was brilliant.  The rooms were so spacious and clean with a separate living area and kitchen with table and chairs, separate bedroom, v.clean bathroom with shower, lots of cupboard space and a little washing room and a balcony with all facilities even the all important lemon juicer and bottle opener - was fab!  We were on the top floor so had to climb the stairs but to be honest was a good bit of exercise although would not be good for the elderley or anyone with walking difficulties.

The pool was a good size and cleaned thoroughly every night.  There were always enough sunbeds to go round even if not space around the pool there is a grass area next to the pool to put sunbeds on, also the gardens within the hotel grounds are beautifully kept.

Palma Nova beach has lovely white sand and clear blue water - is lush - only about 2 mins walk to the left of hotel, the shops, bars and restaurants around there were good too.  Although a word or warning do not use the closest supermarket to the left of the hotel their stuff is not priced and they charge much more than the Spar shop which is a little bit further towards the beach round the corner - v.cheap in there for branded products too.

We would definitely go back to this hotel - food in restaurant was excellant, different menu every night and varied selection although not so sure the choice for kids was so good as there were not really any burgers, hot dogs type stuff, although chips included with other potato dishes every night it was not junk food but proper nutritional food.

Magaluf is brill, only a 5-10min walk away, nightlife excellant - BCM is worth going in but be careful of the free drink offer as we heard of people being ill from it, it's only 1 euro for a bottled drink in there though. 

We were a bit concerned about the weather as going in September but had a couple of rain showers and a bit cloudy on a couple of days with some storms at night but only really for 3 days the rest was glorious sunshine.  Didn't want to come home.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomson Direct) Thomson - September 2003

Opinion submitted in Sept 2003 by : Alex and Jane - Basingstoke (19 and 21)

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

This was both our first times to Majorca, and we were suppose to be staying in Magaluf in the Majorca Beach Hotel, but the travel agent messed up at the last minute and booked us the AquaSol.  We were a bit worried because we were really going for the nightlife and thought we may be ages away from anything.  Turns out we were in an ideal location.  5 minute walk left out the AquaSol to the beach which was clean and uncrowded and lots of places for snacks and drinks practically on top of the beach.  If you turn right out the AquaSol your on your way to Magaluf nightlife which is Brilliant, Would recommend Tokyo Joes, Boomerangs and BCM's.  Would seriously recommend the "We've run out of money trick" as all the bars dragged us in for free drinks anyway!!! There was a lovely chinese in Palma Nova on the beachfront which is very cheap and delicious. 

The AquaSol was lovely and clean and tidy.  The maids wanted to keep coming into clean, but we had trouble dragging ourselves out of bed with our hangovers.  The bar made lovely cocktails and cheese toasties, which were cheap.  Didnt stick around for the entertainment but heard lots of people commenting on how good it was. 

There was nothing I was disappointed about at all with my visit to Magaluf, and I will definatley be going back soon!!!

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomson Direct) Thomson August 2003

Opinion submitted in Mar 2004 by : The Hamilton and Bonney Family

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

What can we say other than what a great holiday! Everything was spot on as it always is at the Aqua Sol was my 5th time there and we are booked in again for this july 2004. Sorry Rob another 2 weeks of Phil (dj.scooby).

We are looking foward to seeing you all again just hope we get a medium floor because the cockroaches did our heads in because we were on low floor last time boooooooooooooo@them

See You In Jully Aqua Sol Mwhaaaaaaaaaaaaa
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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - August 2003

Opinion submitted in Sept 2003 by : Sarah - (4 girls, all 20)

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

This probably wasn't the best hotel for 4 young girls to go to as it is very family orientated.  Having said that, the hotel was lovely and only a short walk from Magaluf for those who want to go there.

On arrival (at 11.30pm) the guy on reception could hardly speak a word of english and was not very helpful as we were quite obviously newcomers.  (We also believe we were ripped off on our first night with a bottle of vodka from the hotel shop as the price got cheaper as the week went on).  I would warn you that there are no lifts in the hotel and there are just blocks of rooms (some about 3-4 flights of stairs high) which is really difficult for people with heavy suitcases.

We didn't spend any evenings in the hotel as we were drinking in our room until around 12 and then would go out to Magaluf.  However, we did go to the Barbecue one evening which was really nice.

Magaluf was a lot less busy than we expected but there was still a lot of people around and lots of pubs/clubs/bars open until the early hours (pubs/bars usually shut around 4am, clubs usually stay open until around 6am).  If you are staying in the Aquasol hotel, a cab fare to or from Magaluf will only cost you a couple of euros.  The best bar we went to was probably Poco Loco (that was only because the DJ was also from Essex though and kept giving us free drinks and shots!) and the best club was probably BCM's, the foam party is a must, just a word of warning though, do not wear you're best clothes otherwise they will get ruined!  We also saw Judge Jules playing at a club one night (can't remember which club it was) which was absolutely wicked!

We didn't really eat out that often as the hotel rooms are fully equipped with a toaster, a kettle, hobs, an oven etc. so we basically lived on pot noodles and beans on toast for the week (the hotel shop is very accomodating for those of you who, like us, are not particularly fussed about having set meals each day.  The food in the poolside bar is also really good for a mid-afternoon snack.  We did go out for one meal though to the italian just down the road (turn right out of the hotel) which was really lovely and excellent value for money.

Very good holiday, just one word of warning, if you want to get a bed around the poolside you need to put your towels out as early as possible (we came back from clubbing one morning at 6am and almost all the beds already had towels on them!)

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - Aug 2003

Opinion submitted in Sept 2003 by : Chris, Tracey & Lee (37,32,13)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

This was our second visit to Majorca this year and we booked named accomodation last minute on the basis of reviews on this site.

This hotel was full and consequently it was difficult to find room around the pool and virtually impossible to get a sunbed. The pool itself seemed rather small for the number of guests and had only one small shallow area where during the day the water volleyball took place. Hence we spent much of our time on the beach.The rooms were well equiped and would have been comfortable except for the fact that there was No Air Conditioning and it was 40 degrees during the day and not much cooler at night. We hired a fan for the week(these were like golddust!!) for 17e with 10e deposit. The safekey was 10e with a 7e deposit and a beach umbrella for 9.5e with a 10e deposit (not worth the money as you can buy them for 6e).

When we booked we asked for a quiet room high up with a pool view we got (H2) a ground floor room with a view of a muddy bank on top of which was a chain link fence and busy road that looked right down into our room. The noise and lack of security meant that you couldnt leave the patio doors open at night which made the heat even more unbearable.

We love Palma Nova, it has something for everyone. There is a wide variety of Bars and restauerants that cater for all tastes and at reasonable prices even with the EURO. The qualtiy of food and drink is better than in Alcudia, the beaches perfect and the prices cheaper.

Staying in ALCUDIA in June we found we spent most of our time and money on trips to the south of the island so its better just to stay there.

Westons Water park is only a short taxi ride away and great fun for all the family, its not just one of these parks where you have to be a daredevil to enjoy it, you can have fun and not go on a single slide. We went when Thomas Cook said they had sole use of the park (friday) but we found it was packed with Spanish families and kids.

We will definately return to Palma Nova but would not choose to stay at the Aquasol again. 

One other point we flew over on AirEuropa and paid £10 for a meal each but all we got was a tuna, a ham and cheese sandwiche and a mini Kitkat. No choice or alternative for children or vegetariens!!

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: August 2003

Opinion submitted in Aug 2003 by : Peter Jackson - London (42,41,15,11,6)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

All in all a good holiday. The kids enjoyed the hotel,the entertainment was good (well done JP!), the food (we were on half board)was also good. The rooms were poorly cleaned, with our beds only being made/changed once!
If I had to put a spoiler on the holiday it was the sunbeds around the pool, where countless mindless idiots reserved sunbeds from before 8:00am not to return to them till late morning.

One morning at 9:30 i counted all 100 sunbeds reserved and only 20 people in or around the pool. Yes the brits are finally better at the germans at something - sunbed snatching! But it's a great place for the family, a good beach and clear sea, plenty of restaurants - save some cash and book in at Cero's a slightly more expansive restaurant but worth every penny...........no england shirts here!

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: july 2003

Opinion submitted in May 2004 by : john moira josh liam (25 24 3 1 )

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

This was our first holiday abroad with the kids and we had a brill time. Aquasol was excellent especially for famillies. They catered for everyones tastes at mealtimes. The room was spotless as was the rest of the hotel.we had a ground room right next to the pool which was excellent. The entertainment was good, and the staff were really lovely. Palma nova itself is gorgeous. The bars and shops were fantastic I recommend palma and aquasol to anyone especially famillies.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomson Direct) Thomson - July 2003

Opinion submitted in Aug 2003 by : Sarah Kirby - Buckingham (18,19,20,21)

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Before we set out on our holiday we read all the opinions on this resort and I must say - 9/10 of it was spot on! Luckily we were fortunate enough to get ground floor apartments so we only had to crawl up one flight of stairs, but the whole place was beautiful & v.well laid out.Our only reservation about being on the ground floor was the occassional cochroach but once killed they didn't bother us much! 

Our apartments were v.well facilitated with absolutly every thing you would ever need, there was a great mixture of people, mainly young with a few families but everyone was very respectful of one another.We made loads of friends, drank loads of alcholol and spent loads of time in the beautiful swimming pool. We couldn't have asked for a better location because it was a five minute walk to the beach, 10min walk to Magaluf strip, 5 minute walk to Palma Nova and a 1 min walk to the nearest shop. 

Although the resort was lovely the reception staff tried their hardest to be miserable! Watch out for the hire of the safety deposit box,(they will charge you) and they will also charge you 5% of any travellers cheques you exchange there. However our Thompson reps where quality and made us feel v.welcome. Before you leave after your week or two week holiday make sure you take part in the Aquasol tradition which is giving your unwanted lillos to the nicest people there coz everyone is grateful (plus otherwise they get chucked away).Anyhow - I would love to visit the Aquasol again and I would highly recommend it to anyone! Quality holiday which is unlikely to be forgotten about 10/10.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook July 2003

Opinion submitted in July 2003 by : Charlotte Morris (18, 18, 18, 18, 18, 17)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Wow! What a place. As all of us were fairly new travellers i.e. we hadn't travelled much on our own and this was our first 'all girls holiday' we worried we might be ripped off. But what a surprise, it was fantastic, excellent bars and the beach around the corner, and magaluf a short walk away though for a taxi @ 4 in the morning it still only came to 4 or 5 euros (£3.50 ish). As there was a group of 6 of us all the tauts for the bars offered us great deals on drinks and everyone was friendly and smiling. The main point of magaluf is that it was safe, none of us felt threatened at any point and nobody was causing trouble.

Negatives however that the company tried to dupe us into buying excursions, one being a trip to a posh night club in Palma (which was beautiful mind you) but we were promised cheap drinks, which turned out to be in fact 6 euro's for a vodka and orange etc. So no not a cheap night out. PLaces to go are a group of clubs Tokyo JOes, bannanas, boomerangs and carwash pay 7 euro's and get into all of them free plus a free drink, though they don't really get going until 3 in the morning, magaluf closes @ 6 am!
Aquasol was in the perfect location set straight in the middle of both resorts close enough to walk far enough away not to get disturbed!

A definate must for group parties looking to have a good time in a safe but fun atmosphere!

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - June 2003

Opinion submitted in July 2004 by : Mel - Kent 18, 18, 19, 20

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

These apartments were much better than what we were expecting -it had a decent, clean pool with free sun loungers. Maids came to clean our rooms every other day (usually turned up way too early for us!) and our rep's talk gave us lots of ideas of places to go. There was a lot of entertainment going on in the hotel too and we never needed to get a taxi anywhere -everything was a walk away (nightlife, beach, shops and restaurants anyway).

I'd definately recommend the area - especially BCM (many of the "info" people had told us the club was awful and so at £17 entry we didnt try it till the end of our holiday, but it was amazing!!!) another of our hangouts was lennons, this is a really lively pub and we found it had really cheap drinks and loads of free alcohol too! We also loved tokyo joes, boomerangs, carwash.....you have to pay to get in but you get a stamp so you can visit them all and its definately well worth it -i think the music caters for all kinds of tastes!

as for the beaches -they seemed rather clean, we went to palma nova beach for most of the time (its pure white and full of shells which really hurt your feet!) but then we found the beach closer to Magaluf which was gorgeous!
If your using your apartment purely as a crash site i think aquasol caters well, but i can imagine them being a bit crampt for families...or for four people sharing. If you can try to get several rooms -we had 2 and lukilly they were right next door! There would be a lack of space for clothes and belongings if more than 2 people are sharing a room.

There is also an onsite shop for the essentials -like emergency water! a chemist is relatively nearby and at the end of the road are a few cornershops (usually cheaper items).

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - June 2003

Opinion submitted in Aug 2003 by : Stacey Thom - Glasgow (18)

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Overall holiday was excellent, i think we made the right choice of staying in palma nova,rather than magaluf, as it wasnt noisy and chaotic, we slept well, put it that way! It was only a 10 15 min walk to magaluf, night life is fantastic there!! Would highly recommend going to the BCM nightclub as its only £8 to get in and a free bar and plus u get free stuff before 12 which is great!! Taxi back from magaluf costs only £3 not even that. 

Food was lovely in apartments,cant complain about that. I think our apartments were cursed however, because at the start of the hol this woman got out of the pool and slipped and hit her head of the concrete, and at the end of the hol a woman collapsed in the pool, so beware!!!! Drink is soooooooo cheap to buy out of shops, would really recommend on drinking before u went out, it was like £3 for a normal sized bottle of peach archers, which is v good! 

Would recommend on getting ur alcohol from the local shops in palma nova rather than palma airport as its cheaper. There isnt really much in palma nova in the way of bars and nightclubs, but if you want great nightlife but dont want to stay in magaluf i would recommend palma nova, the beach is gorge aswell.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomson Direct) Thomson - May 2003

Opinion submitted in Aug 2003 by : Cecil 21, 20

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Got there really quick and checked in in no time, bit of a lug up the stairs with the cases but impressed with the room when we got in, nice and clean, well kept/stocked.

Entertainment was well good, specially Wally the Scottish (I think he was-dodgy accent) hypnotist (I think he was a fraud).
The russian gymnasts were good too-very clever!

Top staff, specially the guy who walked funny!

Weather was good most days but had a few cloudy ones :-( , resort was really good, beachfront two minute walk away, loads of bars, shops, and a cool mini golf place.Nice beach too.

Overall very good and might come back one day if only if it is to see Wally in action once more! ha ha.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook April 2003

Opinion submitted in May 2003 by : Bob Pauline Barrows 50 48

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

We were staying half board  food was more than adequate, but if you are staying room only its not worth their charges,

The entertainment staff are brilliant. We missed John Paul on his days off.

Our room was shielded from the sun, (only had 3 sunny days) by pine trees so was dark and cool, probably OK in mid summer.It was clean , the maids came 3 times in the week changed towels and DID make the beds!

Mini Mart is really expensive but phone card from reception are great value.

Would recommend it, and if we can not get any where else at May half term will go back

No lifts...if you have a buggy for kids ask for ground floor

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (JMC Discounts) JMC - April 2003

Opinion submitted in Apr 2003 by : Tim, Matt, Joe and Ellie Lyver - Surrey (46, 14, 12 and 10)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

we all thought that the Aquasol was a brilliant place to stay and the staff that work there were very friendly and willing to help. The apartment was clean and tidy when we arrived and was eqipped with cutlery, plates, bowls, glasses etc. as wel as a toaster, oven with hob and kettle. The apartment also had a balcony with a table and two chairs and a airer for drying your clothes.

the swimming pool was very well kept and the area around it was regularly cleaned and had plenty of deck chairs to lounge about on.

the entertainment at the resort, even though we didnt see much, seemed very good and one show that is a must see is the amazing and fascinating hypnosis show.

Whenever we got a hot day we went straight down to the nearest beach about five minutes walk away. We all thought that it was a very clean sandy beach with lovely turquoise-blue sea.

Two fantastic places to eat, we found, were 'Son Matias Burger', just a couple of minutes away to the right of the Aquasol. the food here was excellent value as well as quality and was cooked to order. another place that we would definately recommend would be a place called 'Kompas'. It is to the left of the Aparthotel about ten minutes walk away down the beach. the food was exceptional value for money and the service was cheerful and friendly.

if you are looking for traditional spanish culture then Palma Nova is not the ideal location but all in all we had a very brilliant and memorable first trip to Mallorca staying in the Aquasol. If we could we would definately make the effort to come back again!!

(Matt and Joe Lyver)

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (JMC Discounts) JMC - March 2003

Opinion submitted in Mar 2003 by : clare -  Rotherham (30,33,35,36)

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Well a holiay in Palma Nova, was a holiday i really wasnt looking forward to, but i must say I have now been converted!

The resort was nice, quite a few building projects going on, but nothing to spoil my holiday.  Alot of the bars and shops wasnt open, but their was enough for what we wanted.  A bar / restaurant i would recommend is the El Mecca, and the Italian across from the Aqualsol, the food and staff are second to none!

Magaluf is about a 10min walk or so away, seems to take a little longer when u have had a night in Chaplins though!

The accomodation is clean, although the maids only changed towels, didnt make the beds or anything.

The check in procedure was a bit of a joke, 1 person taking the Eco tax and checking people in, it took nearly 2hrs!!!

As a travel agent i would recommend sending people to the Aqualsol!

I must apologise to anyone who finds a grey & white cat in their room, I was feeding her. Sorry if u dont like cats!

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: JAN 2003

Opinion submitted in Jan 2003 by : Helena(me),  mum, dad, 2x sis, bro

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

all i can say it u gotta go there seriously im gonna make it my second home teehee but i will b attending in summer this year no probs!!!!! it woz 1 amazing holiday!! sunny ( unlike UK :-P ) funny entertainment 4 all ages i loved it so check it out if u want a laugh! oh and nice aparthotel we were in room 6 or something kool view supermarket near very nice place all in all!!

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - Date Not Specified

Opinion submitted in June 2004 by : Mark, Paul, Peter,James (25,25,25,21)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: After reading the reviews on the aquasol we decided that it sounded like a good place to stay, and we were right. The rooms are clean and the staff are very freindly. The entertainment was very good and there was something for everyone. 

The hotel is between two lovely goldern sand beaches which are about a 2 minite walk. The bar in the hotel is overpriced but there are loads of bars and places to eat near by, If you are going in to magaluf then i recomend BCM as it's only 16 euros to get in then drinks are free all night. Some of the excursions that the reps sell are a little overpriced but the pirate show is a must no matter what age you are. 

Overall this is a good hotel in a great location and i would definately go back again next year.

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - Date Not Specified

Opinion submitted in June 2004 by : Liz Robert - Glasgow (39,49)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Great location. Hotel great, rooms could do with being updated. We were on a HB package,added benefit of being in an aparthotel with kitchen/fridge. Weather fantastic. we were there for 5 days which is enough for us (means you can go away 3/4 times a year in our case).  Lots of restuarants to choose from and a nice walk into Magaluf if you want lively nightlife.  

This is my 20th year going to Palma Nova, I don't think you can beat it.  I did notice over the past few years prices in Bars are creeping up with a distinct lack of Happy Hours/Deals etc. Normal is 8 euro for 2 drinks! Never fear we found a nice bar called Karens at far end of Palma Nova with pints at 1 euro, nice food as well. 

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Aquasol Aparthotel - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - 2003

Opinion submitted in Aug 2003 by : tanya dales age 14

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

This years holiday was brilliant i go to majorca most years with my family but ive never stayed at aqua sol before.the entertainment at night is fantastic the best ive seen out of all the years iv been abroad,it is a good place to relax around the pool.

there is a games room which is a good place to hang out,also there is a computer which you only have to pay 50cents for 10 minutes on there,so thats good!

the food was ok in the restaurant as we went half board but there is not much of a selection and especially for vegetarians there is not much choice,also the air conditioning wasnt very good in there and they had a shortage of plates 1 day and they didnt change the table cloths 1 day eitha but apart from that it was good.the rooms didnt get cleaned very often and they didnt change the beds often enough.i made a lot of good mates wich was cool,bannana joes is a good place to go its only down the road aswell which is even better. jon paul made things better there as he was always around and everyone got along with him also hes a brilliant entertainer,but really everyones laughing at him doing his rik waller impressions and stuff!

hi 2 gemma birch!and anyone else ive met whose reading this!
i had a brilliant time and i found there was no loud music at 2am because the entertainment finished around 11pm and the bar shut around 1am
bye!

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Hotel Bahia de Palma Nova - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: my travel aug 2007

Opinion submitted in August 2007 by : evans 49

Resort Rating: Good

Accommodation Rating: Below Average

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

the bahia hotel palma nova is below standard,we went half board.expecting 2 meals a day,we had breakfast which wasnt bad, but the evening meals are not,most of the time they were cold,and on more than one occasion they ran out before 8 30 meal times were till 9 0 clock so people were having to go out for their meals,which had already been paid for,but when people complained the staff didnt seem bothered, 

so i wouldnt recomend the bahia hotel to anyone.palma nova itself is a beautiful place and i would visit again.

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Operator and Date: (MyTravel Direct) Mytravel august 2006

Opinion submitted in September 2006 by : sarah pearce - manchester (22,23)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Average

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

when we arrived at the hotel we we pleased with the location... right near the beach!! compared to some of he other hotels i didn't look the best though.
the lady at reception was friendly.
We were disapointed with the room, there was no fridge! only a tiny mini bar one which u had to pay for, couldnt have any cold drinks in the room because of this.  Also the room was very small, we did get a sea view though, which we requested.

One of the other reviewers on here wrote that this hotel was like an old peoples home.. and he wasn't wrong, me and my boyfriend felt like we couldnt even speak at dinner without getting snarled at by the other 'older' holiday makers, it was like a morgue!!
and the food was very basic aswell,but the rice pudding was to die for!!! we ended up eating out most nites. Also we found that on a few nites there was never any cultlery left for us, we had to chase the waitresses around and ask for some!

magaluf is about 15mins walk and that was where we spent most of our time, although palma nova was lovely with great beaches, it was a little quiet for us

next year we hope 2 return as we had a great holiday!!!...but we wont be returning to the bahia de palma im afraid to say  

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Hotel Bahia de Palma Nova - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Airtours Direct) Airtours - september 2005

Opinion submitted in Nov 2005 by : pete & elaine (61,60)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

when we booked, we requested a sea view - and got it! a lovely clean room with air-conditioning. staff were very friendly and helpful, especially the lady on the front desk. we did a day trip to palma on the local bus, walked to magaluf and back, spent time on the beach and in the pool, played 54 holes of golf at golf fantasia - not to be missed-great fun-lovely layout. there's a train ride between palma&soller, very picturesque. had a swim in the sea - a week went by too quickly. the food was good, always a delicious soup, salad, paella, pasta, fish and meat(veal, pork, beef etc) there was apple crumble, rice pudding, pears +custard, fresh fruit+ice cream. 

we would stay at this hotel again and recommend it to older visitors as it is quiet and relaxing and flat for walking!! 

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Operator and Date: (Airtours Direct) Airtours May 2005

Opinion submitted in June 2005 by : Andrew & Carol Scotland 47,46

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Average

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

We arrived at the hotel late due to leaving uk late and were given our keys to our room. Opened the door and thought this must be a mistake! Ive just paid £800 for one weeks half board for a cell that you can't walk round you have to crab! Opened the curtain to see a brick wall staring back at me. Went straight downstairs to the reception where a very pleasant and helpful girl said that she was sorry about the room and that she would change us the next day.

Now because we were late arriving the dining area was closed so we had to go out and find somewhere to eat which ws a tad annoying but as we had been up and travelling for the best part of 15 hours we found a local eatery had something to eat and just went to bed exhausted.

Next day we were given a different room which was a 1000% better, the room had a terrace which was nice to sit out on in the evening and enjoy the sunsets.

About the hotel, the staff (well most of them) were all very polite and helpful. The rooms were cleaned spotlessly every day and the hotel itself was very clean. There was a small pool onsite which we did not use but this was because we were so near the beach. 

The fact that we were on a half board tarriff was dissapointing as the food i would have to describe as below average and i do appreciate that it is difficult to cater for lots of people buffet style, so we did end up eating out most nights and also for breakfast. Locally there was certainly a lot of different places to eatwith lots of differing  menus, can't single any one out as they were all good. In the evening went walking and one night ended up in Magaluf. OK for the kids but not for our age group. As we were only there for a week we did not really venture out but when we did we used local taxis which were very fast at driving and quite economical.

Nightlife in Palma Nova can differ depending on which end your located, as were were on the quiet end we were not really affected by noisy pubs/clubs. We went out every night and usually ended up in a place called the stadium where they had a different tribute band on and kareoke, which i have never experienced before and was fun.

Overall would we return to Bahia de Palma Nova hotel?

Yes but on a room only basis.

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Hotel Bahia de Palma Nova - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Airtours Direct) Airtours - June 2004

Opinion submitted in Aug 2004 by : Katie - Manchester (21, 23)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

This Hotel is really nice and very clean. 

Our room was average size, just enough for the two of us. Bathroom/shower area was sparkling and the maid came in everyday to clean and make the beds. Large mirrored wardrobes with hangers were great. Hotel staff very always polite and helpful. I didnt go in the pool but sat on the beds. 

The pool looked very clean and the pool side bar stocked everything from chips and burgers to drinks and ice lollies! We didnt really eat in the Hotel very often but when we did i didnt think there wasnt much choice. I did mention this to the waitress and she said that a new menu with lots of variety was being prepared as this had been mentioned by a few holidaymakers. What we did eat was very nice though! Sometimes we ate at the Willows which is two doors away from the Hotel. Very cheap english food and Ron and Jean (they own the Willows) are very nice people. Beach was right across the road and Magaluf is ten minutes walk away. Watch out for the p r reps, they can be very annoying! Say you are meeting your friends somewhere and run from them! 

I have only just been 6 weeks ago but i wish i had the holidays left at work because i would go back to Bahia Palma Nova tomorrow if i did!

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Hotel Bahia de Palma Nova - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Airtours Direct) Airtours - 2004

Opinion submitted in Sept 2004 by : Kath Jones - Cardiff ( 22, 25 )

Resort Rating: Good

Accommodation Rating: Below Average

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

When we arrived at this hotel we were very disappointed. The room we were in had a very large patch of damp. Even the sheets were damp. The rep was very good and changed our room for us. The manager said he needed the room empty for two weeks to sort it out - in the busy season this is difficult.
 
The hotel was a bit far out for our liking. It was a 15 minute walk to the good shops and even longer to get to Magaluf. The age group was also a bit to high for us.

We were not impressed with the food at all. The eggs were rarely cooked properly, and there was not much variety. We ended up missing that delight. I lived on chips for two weeks!

The Willows was good - nice rolls and bap's to take out and so was Natalie's. We preferred to eat in the Kopmass which was a 15 minute walk. The staff are fantastic and the food was wonderful. We didn't expect to have to pay for our food considering it was included in the price of our holiday - but we made the best of a bad situation.

Overall we enjoyed our holiday, and made the best out of a bad situation, but we won't stay there again.

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Hotel Bahia de Palma Nova - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (MyTravel Direct) My Travel (Airtours) - 2004

Opinion submitted in Aug 2004 by : Christine North - Dagenham (76,48,44,16)

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Hotel very nice and clean, rooms a bit small, but you only sleep there. Food good for a 3 star hotel and a small family hotel, pool area was great plenty of sun beds any time of day. Hotel was adults only (Airtours rule) which was nice (I work with 4 year olds) Found a great cafe called the Hideaway very near hotel, great english food. Entertainment ok for the older person. beach just across the road brill. The rep was really good and very helpful. 

The only down side to the holiday was the baggage weight, we had to pay excess at the airport, although 5kgs = £30.00 so be warned and look at the flight tickets. Some passengers had 20kgs or 25kgs per person on their tickets while ours had 15kgs per person. Would return to this hotel again.

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Hotel Bahia de Palma Nova - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Airtours Direct) Airtours - Oct 2003

Opinion submitted in Oct 2003 by : Maxine Maybery - Bristol (47,44,15)

Resort Rating: Good

Accommodation Rating: Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

In October 2003 my husband, myself and our 15 year old stayed at the Bahia Palma Nova Hotel in Palmanova.  To be brief, these are the comments I would make about the hotel etc.  

The hotel is situated in a relatively quiet and excellent position, just across the road from a beautiful beach and crystal clear water,  so,  10 points for that!  

The actual accommodation was fine and I have no 'moans' on that score.  The hotel contains lots of marble features and is by no means 'meagre'.  

As for the food, that was another story,  it really was not very good!  It wasn't just us,  if it was I would have thought perhaps we were being picky, but lots of people in the hotel felt the same,  more went in the bin that in peoples stomachs,  it is a shame really, because if only they could iron that one out the hotel would have an awful lot going for it.  

The trouble being when you pay for half-board you don't really expect to have to purchase your food a second time around!  Just a note,  there is the Sunset Bar next door which shows the English soaps and gives entertainment each night, also reasonably priced food if you need it! - I enjoyed the holiday - just a shame about the food!

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Hotel Bahia de Palma Nova - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (MyTravel Direct) My Travel  - Aug 2003

Opinion submitted in Aug 2003 by : David Maclean - Scotland (32,23)

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

The Hotel is ideally sited, just opposite the beach, which is excellent in size and facilities.
The first thing that was great at the hotel was the attitude and attention of the staff, all very friendly and very helpful. The rooms are quite small, but had all you need, and for a three star place had air conditioning which is rare for this rating of hotel.

The pool area is small but for the size of hotel is ample. There is a library room where you can sit and read or take out books. The style of hotel is quite old fashioned as it is mainly wood pannelled and marble, but it is very clean.
Food is by buffet and has all that should please everyone, if you remember you are eating in a foreign country so if you are Jonny Foreigner looking for your Yorkshire Puds etc. try some of the British Pubs in near by Magaluf.
Palma Nova is a great resort, one of the few over the past years where you are not hounded by timeshare people, people trying to lure you into pubs or louty UK people.

If you want all of these try Magaluf which is 20 minute walk away.... I lasted a few hours there only!!
The Pirates show is well worth a visit as is a car drive through the hills to the North of the island.

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Hotel Bahia de Palma Nova - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Airtours Direct) Airtours - June 2003

Opinion submitted in July 2003 by : Richard & Brenadette Taylor - Leeds(50,45)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

The hotel has only 60 rooms,and family owned & run. All the staff were very friendly.The rooms are small but serve the purpose (who spends that much time in there anyway)all have t.v. minibar,kettle to make a drink, you have to supply you own tea or coffee.The restaurant is very nice staff very good, the food was good but the choice was limited ,but we never went hungry.We seemed to be the youngest guests staying there,so young people need not apply.
Nearby there are a few bars the best we found was the Willows just 2 doors down the road, it is run by Ron & Jean and their three girls,nice place to relax in, no loud music, no english tele, no karaoke just wonderful.
Should you want the louder type of entertainment try the Stadium Show Bar? The tribute bands & Artists are on par with the over priced gnats p**s drinks they sell. 

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Hotel Bahia de Palma Nova - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (MyTravel Direct) My Travel - Mar 2003

Opinion submitted in June 2003 by : Phil Maguire - Bristol (47,41,85)

Resort Rating: Good

Accommodation Rating: Average

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

The first thing which grabs you is the location, several feet from the beach. The view is great, white sand and light blue sea. What more do you want? Well a hotel that has some life in it. The feel of the hotel is of a old peoples home which has seen better days. I must say the room was clean and basic. The dinning room was split on two levels and bright but this was a mistake because you could see what you were eating! If chips, jelly, ice cream and little squares of cake is your taste then great you have it every night! 

One thing you can do is relax, two nights a week, a gentleman was the entertainment playing the piano. If that didn't put you to sleep nothing will - what entertainment, sorry the only entertainment! The games room, yes they had one! smelt as if it had  been imported from a stately home. They had a couple of dozen books, fly fishing by J R Hartley etc. The games were a couple of connect four, chess, draughs and monopoly. Most staff acted as if they had been through the Victor Meldrew charm school. 

The location was good for small cafes, retuarants and bars, one to the left about 3 minutes walk form the hotel doors has a very hospitable host and very friendly, busy most nights, they show up to the minute Eastenders, coronation street etc. if thats your thing. Good luck when you walk along the main road, it's full of holiday time share staff, if you win the star prize, (its the free holiday - rubbish!) and you fancy three hours in the next resort being hard sold a holiday, (well you do get free cup of coffee or tea) it can pass a wet day. Well Seen it, Done it, won't be returning there again!

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Barcelo Torrenova - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomson Direct) Thompson Sept 05

Opinion submitted in Oct 2005 by : Di & Tony 57,45

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Barcello Torrenova is a very nice Hotel and the views are stunning. Looking out to sea
we were self catering so we ate out. A good breakfast can be had at the Florida on the hill.
OH THAT HILL is a night mare slippy when wet so be carefull and so steep its just about vertical Take care or Take a Taxi    
The hotel is quiet and clean appart from the maid that cleaned our room she did not know how to use a sweeping brush  There is loads off bars and restaurants to choose from but by the time we had eaten our meal all the bars with entertainment on were full but we enjoyed our hols hope you do like wise 

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Barcelo Torrenova - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: Global rooms - June 2005

Opinion submitted in Oct 2005 by : Jenna - Hull (19,19)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Average

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Arrived at the Barcelo torrenova on the 15th June, and was out into an excellent room overlooking the sea. The hotel was 3star accom and was definately no more than that. On the 2nd night we got woken up at 2am with a group of lads next door to us running up and down the hotel corridors shouting and screaming, moving furniture around,and banging about. I called down to the reception who said they would come up and sort it out. No one came to say anything. Then the other side to us the same thing group of lads came back after being out all night and did all the same keeping us up. Again complained to staff.but nothing was done. We had to wait until 12 the next day to be moved to the other side of the hotel away from all the rowdiness. Dont get me wrong i like a drink and mess about but we were a couple on a relaxing holiday stuck in the middle of gangs of lads.
after being moved it was a lot better. you could tell that they had originally put us into the shabby end of the hotel as in the new room, we had a cleaner room, the t.v worked we had all freebies, like sweets.

The resort it self was excellent, right next to Magaluf if you wanted to go round all the pubs and get cheap drinks. If not then palma nova was very nice, bars, restaurants etc but quieter.

The beach in palma nova was excellent aswell but you could never get on it with all the people swarming it.you have to go either really early or at tea time.

The hotel was set in an area called torrenove between magaluf and palma nova, and was set up on a very steep hill. It wasnt too bad going down it but after having a couple of drinks and also carrying shopping it did get a bit annoying.

There was plenty of shops, bars, restairants in palma nova to have a look around and even a couple of macdonalds, if youd prefer good old english food.

Overall a good holiday, would go back to this resort but not the apartments as they had lack of respect for younger people, and not very helpful staff.

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Hotel Bermudas - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (MyTravel Direct) My Travel - april 2004

Opinion submitted in Apr 2004 by : helen,babs,karen&helen -Inverclyde (79,59,57,41)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Having just returned from palmanova staying in Hotel Bermudas.booked through teletext,went in to local travel agents for some information on the hotel,travel agents had never heard of this accomodation.The reason beign is the hotel name has change to Ola Bermudas.

As for entertainment it was diabolical and the food was made to suit all the French and Spanish guest.
There were 3 guys and 1 girl from Beligum who called them selves the entertainments team which was a joke.
There were 4 of us on hoilday together and we were the only Scottish guest stay at the hotel not even any English,what made matters worse we were ALL-INCLUSIVE,so basicily we were handcuffed to the place for 1 week,having to make conversation with each other as none of the other guest could speak english.
So guess who will not be going back to Hotel Bermudas or Ola Bermudas again ?.
Yes us.

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Hotel Bermudas - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: Holiday Index - September 2003

Opinion submitted in Oct 2003 by : Lucy Walker - Reading (23, 19)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

We booked this holiday as a last minute deal at lastminute.com two days before we went. For the price and lateness of the booking, we didn't really expect too much.

HOTEL: First inpressions of the hotel were good, although the lift doesn't fit more than me and my suitcase! Luckily we were on the 2nd floor so it wasn't much of a problem, but i didn't envy those on the 5th floor!

Our room was very big, very clean and plenty of wardrobe space. We had one of the rooms that is opposite Banana Joes, so the music was blaring. Many people wouldn't like this, but we loved it. Families were intentionally placed on the other side of the hotel, where you don't get any noise.

The resturant was ok. There wasn't much for kids though. The adult's food was lovely (as long as you didn't go right at the end), with lots of variety. In the space of three days we saw 6 differnt types of chips! Deserts were nice, and there was watermelon everyday!

The bar prices weren't that cheap, but it's the same everywhere since the Euro came into effect.

The evening entertainment was poor. It was one girl doing the same thing every night, and even the kids there thought it was rubbish. One night they had a magician, but he was awful. He spend half an hour on the old knot in a piece of string trick.

The swimming pool area was nice and clean, but the swimming pool itself was unbearably cold. We would only go in it late afternoon, because then it had warmed up a bit with the sun, and even then it hurt when you got in!

Plenty to do instead though; table tennis, fruit machines, pool, arcade games.

The staff seemed very friendly, although to be honest, we didn't really have any need to talk to them.

RESORT: Palma Nova is lovely. The beaches are big, clean and with incredible views. Magaluf is right next door; you don't know where magaluf starts and Palma Nova ends.

The nightlife was brilliant. If you do go out in Palma Nova/Magaluf, take a trip to BCM's, it's definatly worth it.

Thankfully, the ticket touts that try to get into their bars all have to wear illuminous vests now, so you can run when you see them coming!

Banana Joes, opposite Hotel Bermudas, was one of the best bars I've been to. It was lively, but not too crowded, played a great variety of music, and a pint of Vodka and RedBull was only 4 Euros!

Overall, we had a great holiday, and i would definately go back there, but probably not to the same hotel. Hotel Bermudas was good, but they definately need air conditioning!

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Hotel Bermudas - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: d. maltman-wallasey - Sept 2003

Opinion submitted in Sept 2003 by : d. maltman(63,63)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Average

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

We have just returned from a fourteen night stay at this hotel and i would like to make the following points.
The location is excellent and the hotel itself is pleasant and clean with an excellent poolside area .

However i have to say that in 25 years of visiting Spain and Majorca the quality of the food served in this hotel is without doubt the worst we have ever experienced.In terms of selection and choice and in the fact that the food was invariably cold,and served to put a damper on our enjoyment,so much in fact that on many occasions we chose to dine out.

The entertainment was a paltry affair also and there was really nothing to tempt us to stay in the hotel during the evening

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Hotel Bermudas - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: August 2003

Opinion submitted in Sept 2003 by : Emma Reed - London

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

The Good

The hotel's location was central 2 mins from beach, shops, restaurants and 10 mins from Magaluf (walking. The hotel itself very smart and clean inc the pool, the rooms were big with lots of storage, the staff were very pleasant and helpful, the food was nice and the buffet had lots of variety.

The Bad

There was no air conditioning in the rooms or the corridors and this made the rooms stifling, so much so most people slept on their balconies (which were large enough to put two mattresses on), one side of the hotel faces a bar called Banana Joes which although closes its windows at 12.00 you can still here the music (but you do get used to it). The pool often got crowded and taken over by the advents that were going on (kids club /water polo) and there was never any sun loungers after 10am as they were all taken!

Summary

Overall I enjoyed my holiday and time at this hotel I would have been quiet happy to stay in this hotel again but without the heat being as bad as bad as it was
(45 +) at that temperature and no air con all the other bad factors of the hotel annoyed you more and I don't think I couldn't have bared it there longer than a week.

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Hotel Bermudas - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: teletext aug 2003

Opinion submitted in Sept 2003 by : sarah- sheffield (31,28,7,4)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Booked as a very late deal but we were very happy with what we got.
Hotel is very clean and didn't smell as some people have wrote. Maid service was every day and food was excellent.
this hotel is perfect for families with small children as entertainers are young and rather giddy. All entertainment is aimed for children but parents do get involved in games and shows. I think they only have entertainment until sep as one of them said he was going home in 2 weeks.

There is no air conditioning but they did tell us it will be fitted for next year. We will definately go back cos we didn't get to see any of mallorca as the kids never wanted to leave the very clean pool in the day and the disco/entertainment at night. overall we had a wonderful holiday.

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Hotel Bermudas - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Direct Holidays) Direct Holidays- august 2003

Opinion submitted in Aug 2003 by : steve35,34,12,4

Resort Rating: Average

Accommodation Rating: Average

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Resort:very clean and tidy but not a lot for the kids to do, only 10mins walk from magaluf, plenty of bars and shops.
Beach:lovely, clean, spacious, excellent.

Hotel:as said in other reports without air con it is a killer, i mean it is really really bad, everyone i spoke to were all of the same opinion,you can hire fans which we did 50euros for 2 weeks,but they do not make a lot of difference.The food is ok with a good selection though not for kidsthe restaurant is uncomfortably hot.

The entertainment though not brilliant was good they try to involve everyone and have a laugh even if some people do sit there with long faces.In the main the staff are polite end friendly.The drinks are expensive but it seems the norm now it is the euro.The pool is cleaned everyday as are the rooms.

Last but not least the sunbed run, absolute nightmare the doors dont open till 9 oclock to get a bed you need to start queueing at 8 ,nightmare.
would not be in my top ten places to return to,having said thet we had a really good time coz thats what you do on holiday isnt it?

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Hotel Bermudas - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Direct Holidays) Direct Holidays - June/July 2003

Opinion submitted in July 2003 by : V Oliver - West Lothian (41, 35, 6, 4, 1)

Resort Rating: Average

Accommodation Rating: Average

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Arrived in Hotel to find out that Direct Holidays had cancelled the Creche and Kids Club - they didn't inform me and infact sent me a coupon stating that my children had free entrance to the kids club - what a bad start.  The room, although not air conditioned, was large enough for the 4 of us plus a cot, with 2 double beds, a cot and a couch with still plenty of room. The lift was extremely small and could only fit me, the buggy plus one small other.

The meals, although fine for the adults, were poor for the children - not enough, if any, choice.  Getting a drink from the restaurant waitresses was difficult.  Most tables were set for 4 people - since there was 5 of us I always had to go for more cutlery.  The waitress, rather than give me the last 2 knives and forks, set them on an empty table and was most displeased when I said that I needed these to eat my meal.

The hotel did lay on a children's club - 2 very nice ladies, Anya and Elis, ran this at 11am and 4pm each day.  Bram, a 17 year old male, ensured the sports areas were fulfilled and organised water polo, pool, tennis etc. They organised a mini-disco at 8.30pm, 9pm crazy game for kids, 9.30pm bingo, 10pm show (occasional professional one) - EVERY night was the same routine though - but the kids liked it.  It as basic, but gave me some time to relax since the kids were happy.

Overall, we had a good holiday, but have been to better places.

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Hotel Bermudas - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: Teletext June 2003

Opinion submitted in June 2003 by : Jan Howels

Resort Rating: Good

Accommodation Rating: Below Average

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

We have stayed at the Bermudas many times before, mainly because of the excellent meals  and friendly staff, and the Hotel still has these, but, we will not be returning.

The public areas of the Hotel have just been refurbished very nicely and a ramp has now been installed. The money would have been better spent on putting air conditioning or at least ceiling  fans in the rooms as they are really unbearably hot. We hired 2 fans and were still unable to cool the room down at all.

The hotel always used to have a nice mix of nationalities, couples of all ages and families, but the week we were there it was SWARMING with mainly British kids some of who were completely out of control (especially at meal times), making life uncomfortable for other guests. It now seems to focus on on families exclusively.

The restaurant was understaffed and we were usually more than halfway through our meal before we could order drinks. There does seem to have been a general cutback on staff this year.

Banana Joes is opposite the hotel, so ask for a room overlooking the swimming pool to avoid most of the noise which goes on until the early hours of the morning.

The food as usual was beautifully cooked,the chef is a star, but the quality was wasted on some of our fellow guests and their children because it was not British enough.

Palma Nova is a nice enough place and near enough to easily get to Palma which is well worh visiting.

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Hotel Bermudas - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (MyTravel Direct) My Travel - may 2003

Opinion submitted in Jan 2004 by : Darren Irving - County Durham (32,29,7,2)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

The hotel is situated well within the centre of palma nova and is only 1 minute walk to the beach.

Hotel entertainment was excellent as was the kids club which was run by the hotel.

Food was always excellent with a wide variety.

A great choice for families as we have two small children there was always something to do would return to this hotel without any problems.

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Hotel Bermudas - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: May 2003

Opinion submitted in May 2003 by : Lisa, Michael & Kyle McAuley - Birmingham (32,26,3)

Resort Rating: Good

Accommodation Rating: Below Average

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

I was looking forward to my holiday after reading all the good reviews about the hotel but after just returning I can't believe so many people think the hotel is nice.  Upon arrival we found out that the Direct Holidays kids club had been cancelled without us being notified prior to going.  In all fairness the food on the evening was OK for adults although the pasta dishes were dried up, the meat was nice but there was nothing for kids - my son ended up eating ham and chips most nights, the one night they had sausage and that was it for kids.  The corridors and room in the hotel smelt musty and there was no entertainment on the night at all. I hated our room as it was dark and dinghy. No problem getting a sunbed at the pool as there must have only been about 30 guests when we went in total!!  I would certainly NOT return to the bermudas although I must add that the staff were friendly people.

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Hotel Bermudas - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: Indepentdant - Date Not Specified

Opinion submitted in July 2003 by : Julie,Billy &Calum 38,37,9

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Im not quite sure what some people look for on holiday but this hotel and resort had it all lovely food friendly staff and easy reach into Magaluf if a you are looking for a little bit of bizz,great sound proofing in the rooms I never heard any noise after 12 at night when everyone who wishes to party goes inside the music bars. You have to be up around 9 to 9.30 if you want a sunbed but i think that is a pretty reasonable time to be going down to breakfast so just take your towels  and kill 2 birds ...
COMPLAINT....No Airconditioning very hot at night.....(but hey you are on holiday if you want it cool stay at home)

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Cala Blanca Apartments - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: budget july 2006

Opinion submitted in July 2006 by : Brian 36, Orlaith 33, daniel 5, Brendan 14

Resort Rating: Average

Accommodation Rating: Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

not to be mistaken with the sol cala blanca hotel, the cala blanca apartments sit  less than a stones throw away along the beachside promenade. Most aparments have a beach side view however some face onto a busy street and are opposite an amusement arcade that does not shut until 4am . These aparatments can be very noisy  to say the least.

The apartments are basic but clean and in an excellent location for the beach. however there are not bar/pool facilites available here which was a nuisance as we had a 15 yr old and a 5 yr old that wanted to swim in pools.
Also below is two reataraunts, one which has the same live music blasting every night until 11'45 pm and a chineese called 'the happy chineese' (though we called it the unhappy chineese as we had the mis fortune of having dined there one evening. poor food and ignorant staff). the aroma and noise from these will affect you when trying to relax on the balocony

the nightmare known as magaluff is just around the corner and unfortunately there are lots of large gorups drunks making their way to and from there, thorugh magaluff, all night, to contend with.Be prepared to be woken every 10 minutes by latge groups chanting and broken glass

The bars and reataraunts were mainly diasppointing apart from 'ola's'(try the scrumpy) and the viceroy indian reastaraunt.there is a distinct lack of spanish tapas bars etc and the mainly british run venues dominate. DO NOT waste your money on the glorified circus known as the 'pirates adventure' Absolute rip off.

Many of magaluufs bars will sell alcohol to under age teenagers ans since it is so close it is an unwelcome attraction for the teenagers and an unwelcome worry for the parents. We seen 14-15 yr olds drunk in poco locos.

take the bus yourself to palma, an amazing city, and take the open top bus tour. its a 'get on get off tour' and a perfect way to see the beautiful city. have a large cerveza (san miguel) in this city and youll find the quality in it and all of its food of so much higher a quality than what you can find palma nova and magaluff.
the local supemarkets are quite expesnive so make the walk to the larger 'coprado' store for any thing you may need.
the rep service, tina from budget, was first class and i thank her.

Beware of the fruit sellers on the beach, they DO NOT give you change and they are not hygenic.
to sum up , heaven during the day, hell at night. We will not be back

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Cas Saboners - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: thomas cook - august 2007

Opinion submitted in August 2007 by : Stacey Stucky - 45, 10, 9

Resort Rating: Average

Accommodation Rating: Poor

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Blackpool with sun - but the beach is beautiful and there are some lovely restaurants.  Made a wrong turn and took the kids to Magaluf by mistake - what an eye opener - not suitable for small boys after 10pm!

Apartments were clean but really need an overhaul.  They look dated and worn and I have never slept on such uncomfortable beds in my life. The bed linen was so old and thin it tore when you moved.

Complex entertainment in the evening was diabolical - and kids got bored during the day unless I was prepared to fork out an endless supply of money for pool tables. 

Kids club - the reps were fine but not enough on offer and you had to put your name down days in advance to be included in anything.

Best part of the holiday (apart from brilliant weather) was the show Pirates - absolutely breathtaking.  Don't buy the dvd after the show though - its of really bad quality.

Great holiday if you prefer Lonsdale to Luis Vuitton!

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Cas Saboners - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: jmc  august 2007

Opinion submitted in August 2007 by : barron -  middlesbrough   45,44,17,14

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Below Average

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

just returned from a 2 week holiday in palma nova.  

palma nova is a lovely resort, plenty of shops,bars and places to eat. the beach is great and magaluf is just down the road if you want the lively night life.  

ca's saboners apartments where we stayed leave alot to be desired, the reception area is dark and dingy, the apartment was basic and not very clean, we had 8 cracked tiles on our balcony and the white furniture was old,dirty and rusty. we went out every night because the entertainment was poor. the reception staff were nice and friendly.

the biggest problem with these apartments is the lack of sunbeds, people were putting towels out in the early hours of the morning, on some days we had to sunbathe on our balcony because all the sunbeds were taken, the only ones left were broken.

 all in all palma nova is lovely place which i would visit again but i would never stay at the ca's saboners apartments.

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Cas Saboners - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: thomas cook august 2007

Opinion submitted in August 2007 by : laura n jodie- cumbria  15,15

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

We came here with our family in August and we were very impressed by the apartments and the resort. The receptionists were very helpful when we arrived and the rep gave us plenty of advice. The apartments were very clean and the maids came every two days with clean towels. We loved the bar staff they were very friendly and entertaining. 

There was entertainment all day. Through the day in the pool and at night the shows started at around 10. We were great friends with Andy the entertainer who was around all day and he played games with the kids in the pool and does bingo afer the show every night. The beach is only 2 mins away and the supermarket is next door. There are plenty of places to eat and many clubs in Magaluf which is only 5 mins away. 

We really enjoyed this holiday. Thanks to all the staff for a great time and we will hopefully be back next year !!!!

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Cas Saboners - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook april 2007

Opinion submitted in May 2007 by : Lisa ( 30 ) dave ( 32 ) liam ( 10 ) amber ( 4 ) lincolnshire

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

My family and I came on holiday for 1 week here with Thomas cook. 

When we arrived at the cas saboners Apartments we was pleasantly surprised, the first thing you see is the reception which is quite large. The reception staff are polite and helpful, when you first check in they ask you for your passports which they keep for the first couple of days, ( although we kept ours with them till the end of the holiday to keep them safe). Their is a restaurant and bar, which we only ate out in a couple of times once for tea, and once for breakfast. The food was pretty basic, the usual burger and chips sausage and chips nuggets and chips you get the idea!!!. The breakfast was very poor as the portion would"nt of even have filled my ten year old son!, and at 4.50 euros quite expensive. 

Our apartment was nice with a spacious bedroom with two single beds, the bathroom was a good size with shower over the bath, the only negative thing was the water kept going hot then cold and the shower head is fixed. The kitchen is in with the living area with two sofa beds in, me and my husband pushed the 2 together at night to make a double bed surprisingly they were quite comfortable! the kithchen was well equipped, fridge with small freezer at the top, 2 ring electric hob, pans, plenty of plates bowls cups and glasses, but most surprisingly a microwave! Their is then the patio doors onto your balcony which is BIG!, with a table and four chairs, and a clothes airer. We stayed in room 246 on the second floor and this overlooks the swimming pool. This hotel has air conditioning 1 in the bedroom and 1 in the living room. All the electrics work off a key which is just inside your front door ( the key is on your keyring) little tip; if the weather is really hot then you can take the key off and leave your air con on all day so nice and cool when you get back, but if you do this then dont forget to put your do not disturb sign on the door before you leave, as if the cleaners come in and find it they take your key and hand it into reception. 

The swimming pool and surrounding area was very clean, and great for kids of all ages as one end of the pool starts off very shallow then gets gradually deeper and the other end is deep for the experienced swimmer. The pool has a bridge over the middle of it which looks quite nice, their is plenty of sunloungers too!! 

The entertainment was"nt too bad for the time of year with bingo, a comedian and a parrot show which is great for the kids they loved it, and even got to have a photograph taken with them on their shoulders! I would definetley reccommend hiring a car for the week as the island is beautiful. We hired a car from Hiper car hire, and got told that we would be picking it up at the airport but instead we got took on a bus to the company and had to wait to sort out loads of paper work which took 1 and a half hours (not many happy faces that day I can tell you!) If you do hire your car from this company then check your car thouroughly for marks or scratches ect... as you get charged if you bring it back marked, also if you are dropping your car back at the airport then make sure your car is on EMPTY otherwise you WILL GET CHARGED!!! The beaches are sandy and clean. 

The place that I would definetley reccommend for eating out would be THE LADY TAVERN in Magaluf we went initialy for breakfast and was so impressed we went back there for dinner that same night. The restuarant was very clean and the staff were friendly (and they all spoke english), we had the lamb as it said " a must before you leave the island" and it most certainly was, when she brought the plates out we nearly fell off our chairs their was a whole shoulder of lamb on each plate bloody massive!, it would of served 4 people!! and all at the measley price of £8.50 BARGAIN!!, the meat just fell off the bone it was YUMMY!! the best meal i"d had all week just wish we had of found it on the first day of our holiday. 

This was our first time in Majorca and I would reccommend it to anyone especially families. YOU WILL LOVE IT!!!

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Cas Saboners - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: THOMAS COOK/JMC

Opinion submitted in August 2007 by : 40,37,37,16,13 & 9

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Apartments are perfectly situated, nice and quiet but only a short walk into Magaluf. All apts looked over the pool, a lovely setting, but you need to be up early for your sunbeds which is a bit of a pain & there are very few parasols.(doesn't help when guests take them to and from their rooms though). It's a guess how long it might take when you order food &  drink from the bar, or whether they get it right first time, but it is very nice and quite cheap. We missed going to Pirates as we were too late to book, but everyone we spoke to said it was fantastic, a real must!Not a lot going on around pool but it made it more relaxing and peaceful. Some good evening entertainment, kids loved the illusionist and we enjoyed the hypnotist.

Security guards patrol reception area and pool area all night so it's pretty safe. Pool area could have been cleaner but then again i blame guests who refuse to pick up their own litter and put it in the bins provided. If you leave your key in the air -con its great, your room is always cool but remember to close patio doors,its also in with the cost of your holiday which is rare these days.

We all had a fantastic time and would go back tomorrow, highly recommended.

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Cas Saboners - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: low cost beds - Oct 2006

Opinion submitted in October 2006 by : Jacqueline Munro - Renfrewshire ( 30, 36, 38,40)

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

We have just returned from the C'as Saboners apartments which we booked online, we were a bit worried at first as the price was very reasonable.  We found the apartments to be clean, quiet, comfortable and in a great location.  The pool was really big and is divided in 2 by a bridge, one side you can walk in from ankle deep to chest deep which I loved. 
Palma Nova is a great resort and with the location of these apartment it is only a 5 min walk to the beach, or if you head left along the promenade you can go into the slightly quiter Palma Nova and if you go right you can go to the busier Magaluf.
El Mecca Piano Bar/Restaurant is a must as the food is great and there is a great selection to choose from.
I would definately recommend the C'as Saboners.

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Cas Saboners - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - July 2006

Opinion submitted in August 2006 by : Family from Kent - 40, 39, 16, 13

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Although we'd been to Spain and the Canaries before, this was our first trip to Mallorca but we had such a fantastic time it won't be our last.

The apartment complex was lovely, with a nice big lobby, 3 internet stations, a 24 hour reception with nice, friendly and helpful staff and a decent sized bar and "disco" area.

The apartment itself was located a floor above the kids club and 2 floors above the bar/dance area but we never heard a thing from either of them. Maids came and did a linen/towel change and clean on Mon, Wed and Fri which was often enough. All balconies are very large with airers for drying cozzies etc, and patio furniture. The rooms were air conditioned and basically clean and tidy although a British electrician would probably have a heart attack if he saw the wiring, but that's not to say it's any worse than in any other European place. There are no grill facilities in the apartments so if you want toast you'll need to rent a toaster.

The evening entertainment was by far the best we've ever had on a holiday of this kind - most of the shows were professional and we saw a hypnotist, acrobat, reptile show, parrot show, salsa dancers... not to mention there was bingo for booze every night!

The pool area was clean and tidy for the first week we were there but we shared with Germans and Dutch and couldn't get a sunbed as they laid claim to them last thing at night. The second week we could get a sunbed but the pool area was often a mess because the English had arrived! (Why can't people put their used bottles, cans, napkins in the bins, for God's sake?!)
The pool was great - a deepish side and a shallower side and a separate little pool for the tots. Poolside snacks and drinks were nice, with a good choice and quite reasonably priced.

There is a supermarket next to the apartments which is ok for emergencies but you'd do better to use the large Caprabo one which is on Paseo Paris (I think)as it's loads cheaper.

We found Palma Nova itself lovely - the Son Matias beach (out of the Apartment complex, over the road, down the steps) was beautiful with plenty of beds and parasols for hire (3? each). Pedalos are quite good value at 9? for an hour. The beach was clean and tidy with soft golden sand scattered with tiny shells.

Most shops in Palma Nova are touristy souvenir shops but worth a look all the same. The further away from Palma Nova you go the cheaper things are. We didn't really visit Magaluf as we had the kids with us but we walked through at about 1.30am once. It seemed okay - just what you'd expect from one of the dance capitals really.

Restaurants in Palma Nova are quite varied - there are loads of English and Irish ones but some Spanish can be found if you look. We fell in love with the Restaurant Florida on Avda Son Matias, not so much for the food although it was very nice, plentiful and well priced, but for the service we received. Also good is the Sun, towards Magaluf. Sopranos Italian restaurant down the road from the complex is fantastic but quite pricey.

We spent most of our time travelling round the west of the island because we hired a car, but we did go to Pirates matinee which was fantastic, and Marineland which was way smaller than we'd expected - don't give up a day to go there - you'll only need a half day. Western Water Park is okay - we didn't see any of the shows though so I can't comment on them. Aqualand at El Arenal is really nice - it's also much quieter and larger than the other ones. If you can, get some transport to Santa Ponca or San Augustin either side of Palma Nova just round the coast - they are both very pretty and worth a look - especially if you like beaches, bays and coves. Also worth a look is Golf Fantasia in Palma Nova - 54 hole mini golf course set in among waterfalls, illuminated at night. It takes a while to go round all 3 18-hole courses and be warned: the cafe closes for food at 4pm!

If anyone's thinking of getting any body art done while away I can recommend Lord Tattoo in Magaluf next to Uncle Sam's Family Fun Bar(!) This is a new studio and is the cleanest on the island. Three of us had tattoos done and we had no problems at all. Roy the tattoo artist is extremely hot on hygiene plus, he'll give you a lollipop while you're "being done"!

All-in-all we had a fantastic time in Palma Nova and we all hope to go back to C'as Saboners.  

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Cas Saboners - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: JMC-July 2006

Opinion submitted in July 2006 by : Dawn Swankie-Kirkcaldy,Fife 45,45,37,37,17,13,7 and3

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

We arrived in the middle of the afternoon to the most blistering heat!

The apartments were exactly as they are in the brochure.spacious and very clean with huge balconies.The pools are set out really well,kids pool,deep swimming pool and another pool which gets deeper as you walk in but not so deep that you disappear under the water!The snack bar served a wide range of meals from toasties to mixed grills,all reasonably priced,drinks werent too highly priced either,try the orange and strawberry mcslush,it's delicious and the measure of Baileys you get is huge!!!

We didnt go to the evening entertainment except to see the hypnotist who had us all in stitches.We found a few good places to eat,El Salmon and Portefino were slightly more expensive but were well worth the extra cost.We went to Eastenders a few times because the children liked the simple menu and the service was always very quick.We went to Robinson Crusoes which is done out lovely but we waited a whole hour for our meal to arrive so we didnt venture back.

Because there were two families of us,my family being my husband,  13 year old son and 17 year old daughter and the other family have two daughters aged 3 and 7, we would go our separate ways at night because we were looking for different types of entertainment.We found Pachas pub was really good having different tribute acts on each night,The Blus Brothers,Madonna and Robbie Williams were really good!Lennons and Papis were nice places too without being too loud and raucous.

All in all it was a good holiday but now that we've been it's not a place I would go back to, 

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Cas Saboners - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: JMC July 2006

Opinion submitted in July 2006 by : jane craig carl and glen 43,42,17,13

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Below Average

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

had read wonderfull reviews about these apartments, but dissapointed when we arrived. we found a cotton bud,hair grip and tags off clothes on the bedroom floor , it was as if the previous guests had just left ten minutes before we arrived. these apartments could do with a very good clean. there were groups of young lads and lasses at these apartments, not too noisy though. reception friendly and helpful. resort is great for the whole family the only downside was cleanliness of apartments.

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Cas Saboners - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: Apartments own website Flights thru Flyglobespan - 2006

Opinion submitted in September 2006 by : Liz n Robert 41,52

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

We booked these apartments direct.  The website gives a slightly more polished look than they actually are, but overall they are quite good.   We had a one bedroom apartment overlooking pool, with fridge, 2 ring cooker & kettle.  TV (as is usual in most places BBC/American news channels & others in Spanish only).  The apartments do have entertainment but only tolerable if you've had a few vino colapsos!  The bar constantly blasts out music 18 hours a day which spills into reception area (how the staff can tolerate this I don't know).  Palma Nova is its usual self clean, fab choice of bars and restuarants, cheap taxis & good bus service.  

I would go back to the apartments and Palma Nova.  Weather fab for September 90 degrees, sea was beautiful.

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Cas Saboners - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook july 2005

Opinion submitted in Aug 2005 by : jo jim south yorks ages (46,37,10,4)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

resort absolutely beautiful, plenty of places to eat along the picturesque prommanade.never seen any rowdy bars just lovely restaurants with relaxing music and sea views.came here 12 yrs ago, tried lots of different countries since but this still remains my firm favourite.
prices in restaurants seem to be about same as uk.
happy chinese was my favourite.

my daughter toni fell in love with the statue on the prommanade give him a coin and he blows you a kiss.

the hotel was lovely, very friendly, food was good, entertainment was not great.
kids mini disco was not very immpressive playing music like bon jovi and maddonna instead of music man, aga doo and other kids music.

however the best best thing about this hotel was the KIDS CLUB  absolutely fantastic, the kids where counting down the hours to go. on the last you can pay 15euro and the kids have a 3 hour party.
absolutely fantastic.

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Cas Saboners - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (JMC Discounts) JMC - Late September 2004

Opinion submitted in Oct 2004 by :

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

We arrived on the 28th of sept to exceptional weather for the time of year. Palma airport is vast, so be prepared to walk, not so much when you get there but definately when departing.  We made a number of drop-offs before arriving at playa ca's saboners and were very pleasantly surprised by it's appearance compared to other accomodations we had seen.

The reception area is very spacious with air conditioning, entertainment area with bar and arcade area all tastefully decorated.  The staff spoke very good english and were always pleased to help, even maintainance is dealt with swiftly if you have any problems with the rooms.
The apartments are built in a U shape around the pool. The buildings are 2 storeys high which is great if you like space and no high rise buildings.

Upon first impressions the rooms seem average, though they are spotlessly clean and functional.  All rooms have double patio doors that look onto the pool area.  Ours was on the ground floor which was great because we had loungers in front of  our patio, the advantage being that if we wanted anything we just went in. 
The pool was freezing but once in it was very pleasant. This was cleaned every night as well as the terraces.
Having 2 kids we took advantage of the kids club that was on daily and gave us adults a welcome break for a couple of hours. Also the entertainment manager did activities with the kids during the day and gave them certificates.

We were situated between Palma Nova and Magaluf, just a few munites walk to either place yet far enough away to miss the noise.  Good places to eat not far from the apartments are the Gran Manalla that is a gorgeous chinese restaurant and the Goya/viana, a lovely Italian restaurant that also does amazing 16oz steaks and sunday dinners. The Lady Diana bar & restaurant have a good flamenco show on a thursday.  All are worth a visit.  If its more english TV your after then theres the Irish bar, Eastenders and plenty more like them.

We strongly recomend a day out to the Western Water Park, a great day for all the family, and take a trip on Nemo, it's a submerine that takes you down 30M, with ship wrecks and divers who do a great displays with swarms of fish, definately a once in a lifetime experience.

We all had a fantastic time and would recomend it to all, but beware, we were there minus crowds and it was beautiful, however we think during high season it could be a bit of a nightmare.

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Cas Saboners - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (JMC Discounts) JMC - August 2004

Opinion submitted in Aug 2004 by : Audrey and Rees - Cambridge (29, 30)

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

This was our first visit to Majorca and we liked it so much we will definately be going back.  The resort was excellent for us - with a relaxed Palma Nova one side and a lively Magaluf the other - the perfect combination. The beaches of Palma Nova and Magaluf were lovely - very clean.

The apartments were exactly what we had imagined.  They were clean and comfortable, all with a balcony or terrace overlooking the pool.  We did see one or two groups of lads staying there, but I have to say they were no problem at all.  The only thing we got woken up with once was the cleaner outside our room shouting at a workman on the roof - apart from that it was very quiet and no noise came through the walls from other apartments as is the case with lots of other places we have stayed.  

The apartments are cleaned on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays - which was adequate for us.  The pool area was very clean as was the pool itself.  The pool bar served a selection of food, which we didn't think was badly priced.  The bar and the bar staff were excellent.  The bar staff really looked and sounded like they enjoyed their jobs which was nice to see.  All the staff in general were helpful, polite and spoke very good English.  The entertainments manager is something to be seen - an older chap, but what great humour and spirit he has - perfect for the job he does!!!

No complaints about JMC and the reps - they were very helpful too!!!!!!!

You may find the following link helpful to get an idea of the apartments and facilities:  www  cassaboners  com

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Cas Saboners - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: august 2004

Opinion submitted in Aug 2004 by : chris scott - middlesbrough 26

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

i am currently the rep at the cas sabonners which in my opinion is one of majorca souths top self catering appartments, the staff are all amazing and the complex is clean with a fantastic pool area. ideal for familys. of corse there is youth in the hotel. although we advertise it as a family hotel we could not stop youth booking it if they wish that would be discrimanation against young ppl. they are not a problem in the hotel as ther manager takes noise etc very seriously and all offenders are issued with a written warning as soon as a complaint is made and proved. genrally soon as i have spoken to them they quieten down as most of the time they dont relise they are waking ppl up. and of corse ill socalise with them they are guests aswell and deserve no less treatment and attention than any other guest. 

over all the cas sabonners is a exellent appartment complex and i booked my parents into it this season when they visited and so did all the other reps. how much higher prise can you get when we can choose from any hotel in majorca for family and friends.

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Cas Saboners - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (JMC Discounts) JMC - July 2004

Opinion submitted in Aug 2004 by : Ian 46,42,16,13

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

This was our second year in a row at the Cas Saboners, and once again we enjoyed our stay there, apart from the groups of 18-30 types which JMC think are suitable for a FAMILY complex. 

I do not blame the youngsters for staying out until 6-00am, and it is naive to expect them not to make any noise when returning after a night on the booze, but I do blame JMC for booking these parties into the apartments at VASTLY REDUCED PRICES, just to fill some empty beds. 

We all enjoyed everything else about the holiday, the "Fantastic Restaurant" just below the slingshot, and the Son Matias Grill at the beach. Plenty of pubs etc between Palma Nova and Magaluf as well as the water sports at the Son Matias beach during the day. Avoid the Happy House chinese at the beach unless you like a 1 hour wait for your food, and the Stadium Bar have a habit of cancelling the advertised acts at the last minute, although the ABBA tribute band are worth seeing. In BCM square in Magaluf, the resident band in Bobby's Tavern are brilliant, and the Sgt Peppers group in the showbar are very good.

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Cas Saboners - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (JMC Discounts) JMC - July 2004

Opinion submitted in Aug 2004 by : Tim Cairns- Newcastle upon Tyne

Resort Rating: Below Average

Accommodation Rating: Poor

My/Our Holiday Opinion: We have just returned from Palma Nova.
The accomodation was a joke when we booked twelve months ago it was supposed to be a "Typical Family Hotel", how far from the truth it was. JMC in there greed tried to fill the empty rooms with groups of Rowdy boys & girls.Jumping in the pool in the early hours, using abusive language and generally spoiling our holiday.On reporting this to the reception it was overlooked and talking to the JMC reps was a total waste of time if anything the young male rep used to mingle with these groups.

The hotel was generally overpriced especially when you have to hire toaster 10.5 Euros per week.Overpriced bar tariff through the day and charging you whenever they get the chance. The bed linen was changed once a week and the hot water ran out by 6.30 most nights.
Palma Nova is beginning to be a overspill of Magulf, with drunken loats laying all over from throwing out times until 10.00 am.

We found four decent restaurants which were Stars on the Palma Nova Beach,Ness & Robinson Crusoes both beside themselves on Magulf Beach & Tex Mex on the beach beside McDonalds.I am a chef so do try these out you will not be dissappointed.

Last word on JMC there pure greed to fill the hotel.Making the rooms cheap by advertising on the teletext,spoilt our holiday as well as alot more families.This was a TYPICAL FAMILY HOTEL, WHAT A JOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Cas Saboners - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (JMC Discounts) JMC - 2004

Opinion submitted in Oct 2004 by : Nick & Ginny - Ipswich (early 40s)

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

cas sabones doesn't warrant a 3 star + rating. The rooms are too small for that. It's a 2 star at best. Others have mentioned problems getting sunbeds, we found no problems, although we were disappointed the maintenance people didn't sweep the pool area each night.

This accomodation is ideal for both Palma Nova, and Magaluf. Come out of the reception, turn right, walk down the hill, then turn right towards Magaluf, or left towards Palma Nova. Or just opposite to your right a little, are the steps down to Palma Nova beach.

Other people have mentioned East17, they are still there, and rotate with Jason Donavon (yes the real one).
Pachas pub deserves a mention, Tim & Sharon Mitchell Richardson are worth seeing.

The Stadium is expensive for drinks. Quite often ther's a rush of (already drunk) people into the bar just as the live act starts.

The weather in September is usually fine with occasional thunder storms (so the locals told us) but in September 2004, it was very hot and humid most nights, and you need a bedroom with air conditioning.

We booked this holiday to try somewhere different. Overall we enjoyed our fortnight, but will now go back to Costa Teguise, Lanzarote, as the restaurants are better, and cheaper!

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Cas Saboners - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - 2004

Opinion submitted in Sept 2004 by : Jo&Kev - Dublin (16,17)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

in our opinion this resort was brilliant! the apartments themselves were gorgeous and very clean. the staff were friendly even at 6 in the mornin wen ur fallin in drunk!!!
they were very generous with their towels and bed clothes. the rooms were small but confortable,nice big wardrobes and lovely clean bathroom with great large mirror. added bonus was the microwave and air conditioning!unfortunately no tv.

the pool area and pool was very nice and clean. the snack bar was reasonly priced and tasty!
the resort itself was a great place to be with many clubs bars and restaraunts. definately go to Florida Restaraunt as it was cheap and the food was faboulas! the beach was one of the nicest we've seen and only a few mins stroll away!water sports were very pricey tho! there was only1 irish bar called ennis' lovely staff but too quiet for the young. best bar in resort is Bobbies which is up in the bcm square where there is the best live band around!!! 

all in all it was a brilliant holiday definately reccomend it to anyone!!!  

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Cas Saboners - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (JMC Discounts) JMC - Oct 2003

Opinion submitted in Oct 2003 by : 41,39,3,3

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

The apartments were marvellous, we had the 3 bedroom apartment which had a private balcony and terrace and overlooked the entire complex. Kids loved the space but missed a TV....

Apartments were clean, well kept and lots of hot water.

The apartments were ideally situated about 150 yards from the Son Matius beach (beautiful and clean with lovely golden sand) or 200 yards to Magaluf town centre.

Loads of parks along the promenade for the kids to play in.

We will definitely be going back.....

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Hotel Comodoro - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: flyglobespan - 2007

Opinion submitted in June 2007 by : mrs&mr holler and family 31,30,12,8,5,5, lanarkshire

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

the staff at the hotel were great and couldnt do enough for you always trying to please u and friendly at all times when one sunday one of my children were sick gabriel from reception phoned to find out what chemist was opened and got me directions directly to it the staff seemed to go out their way to help you as the rooms hold 3 ppl and i have 6 in my family the day after we arrived he got me a adjoining room which made the stay even better as all my family were together at night when the kids were tired and we didnt need seperate rooms a couple of times the food was cold but there was always something the kids would eat.pepsi cola/pepsi light/7up/bottled water all branded soft drinks bottled beer which my husband said was great.the pool was spotless and so was the hotel the rooms cleaned top to bottom every day the location is even better every room looks on to the beach and sea.

all inc finishes at 11pm which no one can complain about at they had lots of drinks on the table to see them thru but no snacks on after dinner finishes at 9 30 pm which i think is the only problem but lots of indians, kebab, pizza, subway, mcdonalds, kfc all near hand this holiday has been my most relaxed and my best holiday yet and thank you to all the staff who were great with the children.

i will be going back.

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Hotel Comodoro - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: First Choice - September 2006

Opinion submitted in October 2006 by : Julie Sperring - Rowley Regis, (40, 46, 7)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

I had read thwe reviews on this site and was horrified that i could have chosen such a dump, but that couldn't have been further from the truth.  I almost changed hotels before flying out, but resisted that because it would have cost £150 to do that, so we thought we would grin and bear it and if it was that bad, just insist on being moved.

On arrival at 2.00am, we were quickly checked in, and 10 minutes after we had gone to our room, which had a selection of fresh fruit and cold bottled water in, we had a call to day that there was a plated cold meal and drinks available in the restaurant.  This is the first time that we had ever been provided with food and drink on a late arrival.
We found all of the meals to be good, nothing was cold, the drinks plentiful and the accomodation to be of a good standard.  

We met the rep the following morning and he asked what we thought.  My first question was "had the hotel undergone a major refurbishment?".  The reply was yes, so i am glad we decided to stick with the booking.  There was a bit of a drawback, in that the pool & pool area saw very little sun, but the beach more than made up for that, although 9 euros a day for 2 sunbeds and an grass parasol was a bit steep, but hey, we were on holiday.
The entertainment was a bit bland, bingo at 10 euros for 2 sheets of 6, but you could win a fair bit, but then it could cost a lot too.  We missed the only singer that was there, but we were at the Pirates Show which is a must if you have kids.  Absolutely fantastic.  Back to the hotel entertainment - Becky was so nice (she actually lived in the next street to us back home)and tried to get people involved, but there were a lot of older people there who weren't up for it, but that didn't bother us, we just went to the Pacha Bar which had a live singer each night - and good ones at that.
All in all a great holiday.

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Hotel Comodoro - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: april 2006

Opinion submitted in May 2006 by : barry clifford - leamington spa (62,56)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Read all the comments before we left but chose to ignore all the negative one's.

We realy enjoyed our stay and found the staff were very friendly.

FOOD
The food was very good and always a good choice, except for the fussy eaters.

DRINKS
You could have almost any drinks you wanted,and the measures were generous

ROOMS
The room was clean however the beds could do with an update.

DISLIKES

The first 4 days were great,then a group of 20 lads arrived and took over the place.
However the management soon cracked down on the noise,and i think will now change their policy and stop large group male bookings.

OVERALL

We had a nice break and for £183 each you cannot grumble

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Hotel Comodoro - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: globespan july25th - aug1st

Opinion submitted in Aug 2005 by : alec 39 susan 24 kids 14,13

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

We were delighted with this hotel. We would say that it's the best hotel that we have been to. It was very clean. Lovely dining room, bar and pool. We had a lovely clean room with a large bed, good shower and great view of the beach and sea. There was no problem in getting to sleep at night as the air-conditioning was great. The hotel kept a good temperature as it had air-conditioning all over the hotel. We were on the first floor and would have had a better view if we were on a higher floor. Don't sit or dry your laundry on the balcony as the cleaners above brush the sweepings over the balcony. The hotel was footsteps from the beach which was brilliant.

The staff were very helpful and friendly. Entertainment was on every night and we attended a Karaoke, Music quiz, Mr Comodoro, guest singer and others. The entertainment compere, Alexander, was brilliant and really funny.
We expected the food not to be good from reading other reports on this hotel but we thought the food was very good. Good choice if you weren't a fussy eater. There were a mixture of salads, drinks, hot foods and deserts. I'm a vegetarian and there was always a something available which I always thought to be very tasty. One warning about asking for a vegetarian packed lunch is make sure they know not to put in fish or meat as I'm not sure what they consider to be a vegetarian as I received ham, prawns and crab in mine.

The hotel is well situated as everything is close at hand. A variety of shops, 2 beaches, bars, restaurants, boat trips etc are all nearby. Palma Nova, Magaluf and Torrenova are all right next to each other and most of the time we were never too sure which one we were in.

We went to Aqua Park and Marineland which were very good. We hired a car to Caves of Drach which were well worth the hours drive. If you're driving be very aware of all the other cars as they are erratic. Don't do on the bottomless boat if you want to see anything under the sea as you don't see anything apart from a few fish. We stayed on the top deck and took in the sights around instead.
The weather was really hot for the whole week.

Palma Nova is the best place we have been to on holiday and Hotel Comodoro has been the best hotel and we are planning to go back next year to the same place and hotel.

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Hotel Comodoro - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: First Coice-July 2005

Opinion submitted in June 2006 by : Denis Forbes (52,55,56, 58,59,60,60,61)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

We were a/i at the comodoro and were attracted to its 4* and its position close to the beach which was across a narrow walkway.It was indeed a beautiful beach and easily accessable , no complaints there then.

The hotel was possibly only given its 4*rating for possition because without it a3*+ would probably have been more appropriate,saying that it was still a good hotel with generally friendly staff which initially did not seem to be so(take a tip and do as we did and tip early-it worked wonders).After showing our willingness to tip attitudes improved and we became big buddies to such an extent that our drinks were lined up on the bar before we were.To be fair the head waiter was always nice and came to see us off-possibly because belying our ages we were the liveliest(and friendliest)group in the hotel.

meals were good but not for fruit and veg lovers and the rooms were kept spotless by the very good cleaning staff.The pool was the main drawback as it was constantly in the shade and was like a wind tunnel.Drinks were.good and plentiful(no short measures here)so overall a good hotel and while i would recomend it i would not return because of the pool area

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Hotel Comodoro - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: FLYGLOBESPAN-MAY2005

Opinion submitted in May 2005 by : BRIAN HAMILTON 30,30

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Poor

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

We went to the comodoro for our 10th wedding anniversary, and were so dissapointed. The food was so bad that we had to eat out for breakfast,lunch and dinner. the bar did not open until 11am-11pm, if you went at 1 minutes past 11 to the bar you were told to pay. 

All rooms have sea views, but at no stage throughout the day did we get sun on our balconies,so dont be fooled by the nice picture in the brochure. we spent over £1000 for 3 nights holiday because we had to eat out all the time. staff were very pleasent but food and even the beer was rotten. never again

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Hotel Comodoro - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: Discount Holidays - May 2003

Opinion submitted in May 2003 by : David Wood - North Lanarkshire (46,45,2)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

We have just returned from a weeks stay at the Commodoro + can only describe it as 'our best holiday ever'. This hotel definately lives up to its 4* rating in every aspect. We were allocated a suite with sitting room + 2 balconies with terrific views, one looking on to the beach the other overlooking Magalluf which was spectacular at night.

The food was excellent, always plenty of choice + the chef + waiting staff were friendly + helpful, eg: if you fancied something different for breakfast the chef was more than happy to make an omellete or whatever. The waiting staff were a big hit with our 2yr old grandson always fussing over him etc.

The only complaint we heard about were othe guests complaining of the all -inclusive drinks stopping at 10pm but they found a way around this by ordering extra drinks before the deadline. We were quite happy to spend our evenings in the Commodoro pub, enjoying the entertainment + company of the other guests.

Marineland is highly reccommended if taking kids with you. There are also many playparks along the promenade + the beach is right on the doorstep. The pool was too cold to go for a swim + the one downside for us was lack of kids pool. However, this didnt spoil anything as the sea was a bit warmer + our grandson was more than happy to go for a paddle there instead.

We visited a couple of local pubs, Scots Corner + Paddy's Bar, both very busy + friendly + a stones throw away in Magalluf.

We are definately planning on going back to the Commodoro in the near future - the sooner the better

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Comodoro Playa - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: First Choice July 2006

Opinion submitted in July 2006 by : George Eggo-Dunfermline (48,42)

Resort Rating: Average

Accommodation Rating: Below Average

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Went all excited after a weeks cruise and was devastated after first night........woken up to a loud bang,and found a man on my balcony,coming into my room..THE SIXTH FLOOR!
Downhill after that.
Food was very poor.
Drinks tasted like bleach.
4 star is a joke,2+ only for the views.
EAT OUT!
Never again in this hotel.

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Comodoro Playa - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: Med Hotels - April 2006

Opinion submitted in May 2006 by : Chapman - Leeds (36, 38, 40, 44)

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion:

We booked this holiday in two parts flights with Jet2.com and then hotel which was all inclusive with Med hotels and paid £146.36 per person. We were supposed to be staying in another hotel but due to lack of bookings were given a change to the Commodoro in Palma Nova. After reading the reviews on here we were very apprehensive but that proved to be unnecessary when we got there.

We booked private transfers with holidaytaxis.com 45 euros each way for 4 people which you book in advance but pay at the end of the journey. We were met at the airport when we got through baggage reclaim and taken straight to our hotel.

The hotel is spotlessly clean and the reception manager (forgot his name) is absolutely fabulous. If he couldnt answer a question he would ring someone who could and always found out things you asked him.
The rooms were very spacious, slightly dated but clean and bright, full bathroom which was cleaned every day and if you left your towels in the bath the maids changed them no problem. Bathroom had a hair dryer in it and complimentary soaps, combs etc. Good size balconies with furniture and a fantastic sea view of the bay and beach as this hotel is set just back off the beach.

Food is slightly repetative but is good and edible although we agreed that it is more of a 2-3 star rating than 4* as advertised. We found it was always hot and plenty of it. Snacks on the all inclusive did leave a bit to be desired and we also noticed if you requested it the night before the hotel provided picnics for day trips. All the dining room staff were friendly and polite but you had to keep your eye on your plate as they were very keen and if you looked like you'd finished they took your plate.

Entertainment was a bit cheesey bingo on one night, a great music quiz on another and a local singer on another. Sven the entertainment man was very friendly again and we had a laugh.
All the bar staff were good fun too and a big hello to Jonathan who managed to make us smile and laugh the whole time through and also works his socks off even on his day off.
Weather was fantastic and hot except for a few days where the wind was almost like force 9 gales. The beach was a no go on these days in Palma Nova as the sand blows into your face and it hurts. Needless to say go out of the hotel, turn left and go up the hill past the Tobago and Hawaii and down the steps and Magaluf beach is a different kettle of fish, no wind and much more pleasant.

Please DONT be put off by what you read on here as yes you do get what you pay for but we certainly thought it was good value for money and would consider going again.

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Comodoro Playa - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (First Choice Discounts) First Choice-aug 05

Opinion submitted in Apr 2006 by : p broderick (22,52)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Poor

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

You've probably read loads of comments already but all i can say is this is the only one you need to pay attention to.
We have been on numerous holidays and we have never come across a hotel like this. Palma Nova itself is beautiful we have been a few times. We love going on holiday and i would never encourage anyone to go through the complications and cost of cancelling or changing hotels but in this case i strongly suggest you do so. This was definetely the hotel from hell!! First Choice were not much higher than the poor rating themselves and ended up costing us a lot of money when we were forced to accept a hotel that was not what we had paid for.

Anyway the hotel was like something out of the seventies. The decor was absolutely appalling and the whole hotel smelt musty. The room was the most disgusting thing you had ever seen!! The dust was like a film over every item that there was in the room. The bathroom was filthy, the shower rail was broken, exposed wires coming out of the hairdryer right next to the sink and there was hairs and black bits in the bath. The wardrobe had huge holes in it, the sheets had excrement on them!!! The lampshades were ripped, the curtains were black and this is just a few things inside the room to get my point across. Outside on the balcony there was broken glass fag ends and dirty underwear. We were supposed to have a sea view what we got was a room above the roof of the dining room below if you can call it that and it was covered with broken glass and bits of food. Bearing in mind all this was booked with over twelve months advance so it wasn't like we had to accept any room.

This is supposed to be a 4* all inclusive hotel well you'd have died of starvation if you'd have stayed the food looked like they had come and collected it off the balcony!! It was disgusting! There was only two choices which was classed as a full cuisine burgers in tomatoes or fish in rice neither were edible. You may hate us by now for making you think twice but believe me if it stops you going to stay in hell then it's been worth writing all this!!

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Comodoro Playa - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (First Choice Discounts) First Choice August 2005

Opinion submitted in Sept 2005 by : Chris Craggs (23, 17, 25, 24, 47, 48)

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Poor

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Firstly would not recommend booking your holiday in this hotel. In my opinion The Comodoro hotel is a 2*star at best.

A few weeks before my party and I actually went on holiday I discovered comments on this web site which caused us great concern, things such as food quality/variety, service etc...I sent a fax to the hotel direct asking to explain these comments. They replied with a basic fax stating the hotel was now under new management and these issues were not a problem. Great I thought!!!!

SERVICE - There is not enough staff to provide a 4* service. Staff (mainly older) were noted for being miserable and not friendly. You were frequently waiting to be served at the bar on on many occasions the bar was actually unmanned therefore you would have to seek a member of staff. The staff had a poor understanding of English and would frequently supply incorrect drinks, asking for special mixes was a waste on time!!!!

MEALS - The food was extremely poor. The quality and variety was pathetic for a 4* hotel. Frequently the food was not hot and in some cases simply not cooked properly. This hotel does not cater well for English People and on many occasions we ate out to get a decent meal. The tables cloths were stained,damaged and needed replacing. You are not allowed to take food out the diningroom therefore you could not take an apple etc to eat later, WHY?? We have paid for it!!!!

POOL - The pool was constanly cold and was in the shade most on the day. The area was constantly littered with cups and wrappers flying about as no staff cleaned on a regular basis.Very basic!

ROOMS - There were chips and holes throughout our rooms including what I can only describe as a building site in our wardrobes (all 3 rooms - a huge hole with wires, rubble and cables sticking out)
The white bed sheets were old and bobily and caused itchiness. We had bird dropping on our balcony which were still there when we left 2 weeks later. The towels were again old and had holes in them. Now and again the drains also produced a sewage smell especially when letting the water out of the bath. The balconys never get any sunshine.

ENTERTAINMENT - In out two week stay we say TWO different live shows. Everything else was Bingo, Quiz's and Karaoke. Extremely poor and boring!! You had to pay to play Bingo and the prizes included stupid thing such as melons, cucumbers and pens.

BUILDING - This hotel is a 'has been'. It is old and out of date. The external is filthy, areas are damaged and breaking away along with the paint work

BROCHURE - In the First Choice Brochure it states Beach Sunbeds and Beach Umbrellas along with Show Cooking. All three comments are NOT TRUE. There are also two different pictures of the same hotel in the Brochure also????
the actual Hotel Service Directory states T.V Lounge with Satelite, this does NOT exist!!!

Overall - The problem with this hotel is the 4* Rating. In my opinion this hotel is nowhere near a 4* and should be a 2*. Every aspect of this hotel was a let down (except the views from Balcony and Beach access).

All I can do is advise anyone NOT to waste your money on this hotel as you will only be dissapointed in every possible way.

Thanks for your time.

C.Craggs

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Comodoro Playa - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (First Choice Discounts) First Choice - July 2005

Opinion submitted in July 2005 by : Suzanne and Chris - 21,22

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

We picked here as it sounded a nice place to come. When we arrived it was in the morning but as soon as we arrived the reception staff wanted to know whether we wanted anything to drink or eat and could they get us anything which I thought was nice.

When we woke up from our sleep all I can say was WOW!!! The room was great and the view even better. We are booking our next holiday to Palma Nova already, I loved every minute of it. All around there is a variety of things to do for all ages, which we enjoyed. It was scorching hot, but we enjoyed it. The beach was packed by about 10, so get there early! Magaluf was about 1 min walk from hotel, blimey there was some sites, I felt a tad old whilst I was there and i'm only 21! But hey we made the most of it.

The accomodation was great rooms spotless everyday and the staff were all brilliant. Shame about the food, some days it was ok, but the next day let it down. We ate out a few times, and we found plenty of cheap places to eat (Beach Club International and Club Nyoka, to name a couple)but we ate majorly in the hotel.

We would go back again if we could go self-catering but I dont think that will change. But as I said we are looking for our next holiday around the area.

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Comodoro Playa - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (First Choice Discounts) First Choice-June 2005

Opinion submitted in July 2005 by : Karina- Cheshire (19,20)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Arrived back from Majorca a few days ago and have already booked to go back in September.

Palma Nova and Magaluf seem to merge and the resort is brilliant for all ages, especially 16-30 group. The hotel was clean and ideally situated with its only downfall being not-so-great food. The all-inclusive bar has a good range of free drinks from beer to spirits and cocktails and is really handy right next to the pool area.
The staff were friendly and the first choice rep (Ian) was great, as were the heatwave activities (eg. pirates uncut, naughty sunday night out etc). Every1 who visits the area should go 2 the pirates show which is amazing and includes UNLIMITED free sangria!

The beach is right outside the Comodoro and is really clean but beware that 2 sunbeds and the parasol will cost you about £5 a day-alot of people just lay on towels instead! The majority of guests at the Comodoro are the over 60's and families with few young groups and couples (like us) but we still enjoyed our stay.
The nightlife in Magaluf is fab, with loads of reasonably priced bars and several clubs. The main club, BCM, is unmissable-such a bargain 20euros for entrance into 3 venues and unlimited drink plus loads of freebies like t-shirts and beach towels etc..
The DJ's at BCM are nearly all top acts and that combined with laser shows and professional dancers make the main club really good.

all in all the hotel was good and the resort was great! 

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Comodoro Playa - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (First Choice Discounts) First Choice - June 2005

Opinion submitted in July 2005 by : Roy & Sarah - Colchester

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Average

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Well what a complete disappointment.  We were so looking forward to staying in a 4 Star hotel - this it certainly isn't.

The food was awful, sometimes it was okay but mostly it was bad.  We had to eat out a couple of times - Egg Curry!!!, Rice with Rabbit!!! - no thanks.

The rooms were great and maids did a great job, clean towells every day etc.  The fridge was a nice extra too.

The bar service was poor - no pint glasses, and half way through the evening you had to drink out of paper cups!!  The bar shut dead on 11.00 pm - there wasn't even the opportunity to purchase drinks after this time.

Entertainment not good either, they had two live acts a week.  Ian James was great but Dee Daniels was terrible.

I think that as were all inclusive the staff didn't really want to know.  We were running after them instead of them running after us.

I would not recommend this hotel to anyone. We made lots of friends though and this, I think, made out holiday.

As Alessandro would say "CR*P" and "UNBELIEVABLE"!!!

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Comodoro Playa - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook Direct - June 2005

Opinion submitted in July 2005 by : Peter and Wendy Smith - Glasgow (60 & 58)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Poor

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

We have just returned from a week's stay in the Commodoro Playa.   This hotel is most definately not 4*.   It would struggle to make 2*.  The rooms are badly in need of refurbishment.  When we pointed this out we were offered another room which was just as bad.   

The food was absolutely awful.   There was no variety and it was nearly always cold. As an example of the dining room, breakfast 8-10, evening meal 7-9.  What this ACTUALLY means is all food is taken away at 10.00am and 9.00pm.   If you arrive in the dining room with 10 minutes to go, you had better be a quick eater for regardless of where you are with your meal all food is removed from the counters.  On the positive side the hotel is ideally situated right on the resort's beautiful promenade.  The staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful.

The resort itself must be either the best resort on the island and if not, close to it.

The promenade was gorgeous, flat and seems to go for miles. 

We would highly recommend Palma Nova but not the Commodoro Playa hotel.

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Comodoro Playa - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: Flyglobespan - June 2005

Opinion submitted in June 2005 by : Tom 51 - Debbie 39

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Below Average

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

We have just returned from the 4 Star rated Comodoro Playa in Palma Nova, Majorca.To say this hotel is four star is stretching the imagination considerably.This hotel, which was built in the sixties, is a tired old lady and struggles to maintain what might have been!
The hotel was clean, the staff were friendly and helpful and these are the only attributes in an otherwise soul-less hotel.

The bedrooms were large and the views exceptional, however they were in need of major refurbishment.We had a fridge although many other residents did not.To watch the television you had to rent the remote control!

The pool area was constantly in the shade and as a result there were few swimmers in the cold pool water.....just as well the hotel is only yards from the lovely beach.

The food...ah yes the food.....it was limited, basic and badly presented.If you like fried eggs for breakfast bring your own hatchet to break into them with! The lady cooking breakfast is in a world of her own and churns out fried eggs which lie and solidify in front of her eyes.
The all-inclusive policy of the Hotel means that there is only one bar-person serving drinks and as a result there are often queues at the bar.

The entertainment is almost non-existant with the Sardinian born hotel entertainer struggling with bingo, Karaoke...and more Bingo.
A short walk along the promenade to other 4 star establishments showed us what we were missing....

Palma Nova is an excellent holiday resort, but, alas, the Comodoro Playa has had it's day.This hotel seriously requires re-classification...a shame but there you go!

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Comodoro Playa - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: flyglobespan - may 2005

Opinion submitted in June 2005 by : miranda melville - fife

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

This was my second visit to the comodoro, last time was in 2003, and there had been a few changes since then.

This time, we found the food to be absoloutly disgusting, and definately not up to 4* standards.  Most meal times we ate out, which really defeated the purpose of all inclusive!  There were many complaints made to the manager as not one single guest was happy with the food.  It certainly did not cater for british holiday makers, and there was nothing for children to eat.

However, the reason i did want to go back is because the hotel is spotless, the rooms are lovely and clean and cannot fault them, with all the rooms looking onto the sea.
The rooms have all the facilities you need with individually controlled air conditioning, hairdryer, tv, and a fridge which is an extra charge.
The balconies are a lovely size however dont get any sun at all, but who needs sun on the balcony when you are right on the beach!!
The reception staff are friendly and helpful and speak good english.

The brochure stated "show cooking", we never saw any of this, but we did in 2003.
This hotel has been a fabulous hotel in the past, but the food does let it down a great deal.  Think its 4* official rating needs reviewed.
If u dont mind eating out a often, then i would recommend this hotel.

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Comodoro Playa - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: Flyglobespan - May 2005

Opinion submitted in May 2005 by : I & J Polson - Edinburgh (45, 37)

Resort Rating: Good

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Hotel spotlessly clean, towels changed every day.  Rooms very spacious and beautiful views. Food was pretty poor.  Breakfast great, lunch and dinner pretty bad. Not fussy eaters but couldn't find anything to eat and thankful did not have children with us.  All inclusive drinks finished at 11 but plenty of good bars just outside hotel to choose from.  All in all did rate as 4* but food let it down badly staff very friendly and eager to help.

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Comodoro Playa - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (First Choice Discounts) First Choice - 2005

Opinion submitted in Aug 2005 by : partridge family (46 - 12) 8 in party

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Below Average

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

After reading reviews about this hotel, I was worried about going!! I phoned head office of First Choice and said I dont want to go. All reviews had negative remarks and I was really apprehensive about going.
First Choice told me that I could not cancel and when in Resort if I was unhappy I could request to move.

It was a holiday from hell. On arrival we were greeted with very friendly reception staff. We arrived at 4a.m. in the morning. They offered us drink and something to eat. I then thought it cant be so bad. How wrong I was.

The hotel is situated in a very fantastic setting. The view from the rooms is marvellous. The rooms were also spacious and clean. That is as far as it goes.

The food was diabolical. The pool should carry a health warning, it was an ice tub, in the 14 days of our stay I swam in it once. It took 10 minutes to get in.

We decided to go to the beach every day, costing us with a party of 8 17.50 euros every day for a party of 8.

It advertises in the brochure entertainment. We as a party have never been so bored. Would never go again!would like to write more but no space!!!!

On the first day room flooded in bathroom. Told it would be fixed? Second night it happened again. Moved rooms.

Bar shut 11pm sharp. Bar staff unfriendly, almost begrudging serving. 1 bar person on per night, queues were ridiculous, complained to rep.

Eventually got fed up with complaining, and constantly heard other guests complain about the hotel for one reason or another, We have never made so many complaints on holiday.

Check out time was midday, they were adamant they could not accomodate us with a curtesy room for the remainder of the day. We were leaving at 12.15 mid night, no where to wash or relax before leaving. Said they could nt give us room as the maids were not available to clean up after us.

Star rating 4, this hotel is not under any circumstances a four star hotel.

Such a shame, hotel is in a brilliant location, the food could be better, and the entertainment. Maybe they dont want guest to stay in the hotel, after all its all inclusive, if you go out you are not there to make the most of what should be available to you in an all inclusive hotel.

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Comodoro Playa - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: wintersunshine hols / first choice - 2005

Opinion submitted in Sept 2005 by : C.watts, C.watts, J.dray , F.dray  Cambridge / Sussex

Resort Rating: Good

Accommodation Rating: Below Average

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

On arrival the hotel looks good, rooms quite clean and veiws lovely, food was a very big let down repeated breakfast ,lunch was packet soup same salads daily and rabbit rice which would put anybody off, you could not get a cup of tea/coffee in the restuarant after 10am.we were told if we wanted to take cake, chips ,snacks etc from the restuarant we had to use napkins no paper plates would be provided, fresh food was put on top of old food, all drinks were on tap including cocktails and sangria, no drinks are for sale in hotel out of all inclusive hours you have to go to bar under the hotel, we were served paper cups until my husband complained and then we were given glasses much to the disgust of the bar staff it took a meeting with management to get this done they were trying to cut corners.

the hotel is right on the corner of Magaluf which is very noisy, we have been going to Palma Nova for 6 years now but never to return, Staff at this hotel need to liven up it was worse than fawlty towers, We did look as the reveiws before we went and now wish we had changed our holiday, it was only the good company and high spirts of the other hotel guests that kept us all going........

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Comodoro Playa - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: (First Choice Discounts) First Choice - 2005

Opinion submitted in Aug 2005 by : 57 52 57 57

Resort Rating: Good

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

We recently stayed at the Comodora hotel
This is a lovely hotel very clean. staff are very friendly, and food was quite good. all rooms have a lovely sea view.

The down side is the hotel could do with a bit more entertainment.

(And through no fault of the hotel)  As the hotel is right on the beach we were woken up every night with young people coming on to the beach from the clubs and they were very noisy.

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Comodoro Playa - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: Discount Holidays Sept 2004

Opinion submitted in Oct 2004 by : Des & Pat  (50 45)

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

We are just back from comodoro, this being our third time there, and were very disappointed. As other folk have said, the staff are lovely. But facilities for a 4 star hotel are terrible. There is no entertainment at night, apart from bingo (in 5 different languages ) and karaoke. We had to go out every night to other hotels which had excellent shows on and these were 3 star!!

Air conditioning not working, people had to sit in reception to get air from outside. And the big disappointment was not being able to use the pub. Everthing closed at 11. We will not be back and nearly everyone there this time felt the same, and are all complaining to their tour operators. Food okay, but as they're catering for different nationalities now (All scottish before) lots of different dishes.

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Comodoro Playa - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: Discount Holidays - September 2004

Opinion submitted in Sept 2004 by : Phil MacDougall - Gourock(53,52)

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Average

My/Our Holiday Opinion: My overall view is that this hotel is not 4 star & would rate 3 star at best.
Summarised view as follows :

Location : Excellent for the beach but only because there is nowhere else to sunbathe. The pool is limited in terms of sunshine. We were on the second floor & heard a lot of noise one night from the pub outside as there was a quiz followed by a karaoke(which only started at 00:15). Also heard a lot of noise between 03:00-05:00 from the nightclub brigade). I would assume a high floor would miss a lot of this.

Bedrooms : Plenty storage space but that's the best I can say as no better than standard 4 star.

Food : I really really struggled in the evening to find something that appealed altho my wife had a bit more success than me. I had to eat out twice during our week stay. I think this is because they cater for so many different nationalities. Basically this is below average when conmpared to any other 4 star we have been at.

All inclusive drink : This is my first experience & probably the last. I like a beer around 5pm but it was rubbish. The wine with meals was excellent. The spirits were the cheapest that could be bought & I don't mean in the local shops as they don't stock them that cheap. The soft drinks were very syruppy.

Hotel in General : I totally agree with the previous observer on his comments on the air conditioning in the restaurant. I have never ever felt so uncomfortable during meals.

Other holidaymakers may feel these observations to be too harsh, but I personally use this site on a regular basis
& would prefer salient comments.

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Comodoro Playa - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: Discount Holidays  Sept 2004

Opinion submitted in Sept 2004 by : Des Liz 50/50 Renfrewshire

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Average

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Basically thiis hotel is good but, the bar for an all-inclusive shuts dead on 11pm, definate lack of choice in the restauant especially at lunch time, all public areas.. bar, restauraunt, lobby, lounge, has had the air- conditioning switched off, which means you just have to get out of the stiffling heat of the hotel, which also means they save money on the bar because your not drinking for what you have already paid for, hmm.. could be a ploy there ?. My warning to the Comodoro is keep penny pinching and you will be able to close down shortly, we enjoyed the hotel fine but the heat in the restaurant & bar (not the rooms as they have air-con)is unbearable,and I mean unbearable, most people during our stay complained about it,every day in fact!  So its a 4 star hotel eh! how my other 4 star hotels have you stayed in that deliberately switch off the cooling system? let me think........

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Comodoro Playa - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: discount holidays july 2004

Opinion submitted in Aug 2004 by : Rab+Diane 50+40+

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Having just returned home from the commodoro for the second time we found big changes this time round.

First major shock was just after arriving we went downstairs to the pub for our first drink having spent most of our time in it the last time round.the pub is no longer part of the all inclusive set up and only the lounge bar upstairs is the free one. So all drinks have to be bought now in the pub. Sad really because the beach and pub directly on it was the main reason for our return to the commodoro

Next shocker was it is no longer all brits in the hotel we are now greatly outnumbered by spaniards,germans,italians even russians who will try and ply you with their diplomat vodka hic! hic! although everyone seemed to mix well.

This time round we landed lucky with our bedroom massive king size bed if you are lucky to land one of these then remember to take your mobile with you so you can keep in touch with your better half on the other side of you and every room has a fantastic seaview,airconditioning,tv hairdrier spotlessly clean what more can you want.

Dining room was basically the same as last year but alas!!! no hp sauce this time around. I think that due to the small size of hotel meal varieties are less than the bigger hotels but we always found something to suit us. Breakfast is always my main meal and it was always great even the champagne was there a few times.

Overall reflections the hotel was not as good as our previous visit but it is still a long way ahead of those around it and if you are thinking of heading there for your first visit then you will never miss the things that we missed second time round! but we will be back that is for sure.And not forgetting the staff they are amongst the most friendly we have ever come across

Also the location it is second to none and although right in the heart of things is is still a peaceful area and entertainment is right on the door step. And when the reps try and get you into the pubs and clubs just wave your band that is on your wrist and say doesnt come cheaper than this
Rab+Diane

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Comodoro Playa - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: Discount Holidays - June 2004

Opinion submitted in July 2004 by : Arline&Iain from Girvan (47&48)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

having just arrived back from holiday at this hotel in June 2004 we found a few changes.we were at this hotel last year twice and then it was only people from newcastle and scotland. this year there were all nationalities. but i still recommend this hotel "staff excellent nothing is a problem" "rooms perfect very spacious with a sea view+fridge+hairdrier+t.v."  "food was everything you could ask for for the price that you had paid"
i would definately go back for another holiday at this hotel

we came home with lots of money because we were all inclusive and we did not scimp
we went boat trips and of course the fantasia golf with the 54 holes which we do every year as it is fantastic. Let's face it a holiday is what you make it.The location of this hotel is perfect what more can i say

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Comodoro Playa - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: Discount Holidays-May 2004

Opinion submitted in June 2004 by : Janice Rice-Dundee (43,44)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

After reading previous reviews I was looking forward to my holiday and I can tell you we were not in the least disappointed. 

Hotel was clean with maid service every day. Food in the hotel was excellent better than the normal Spanish fare. Rooms very spacious and all had a sea view. All the staff were very friendly and helpful nothing was any bother to them. Although Magaluf was less than 5 minutes walk from hotel we didn't encounter any noise from discos etc. Plenty of things to do and the boat trips/watersports were at the harbour right next to hotel. 

We enjoyed ourselves that much that we are going back there in July with our 2 teenage daughters.

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Comodoro Playa - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: Urquhart--June&October 2003

Opinion submitted in Apr 2004 by : Arline&Iain (55,48)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

This is one of the best hotels we have ever stayed at.The rooms were spotless, everyone having a sea view+enormous with plenty of space.The bathroom was also very big with a hairdrier etc,plenty of room to put all your toiletries etc,+fresh towels every day. The staff would do anything for you :you just asked :nothing was a problem. 

The food was 1st class for what you paid, with plenty of choice(and if you did not like anything that was on the menu) prior to the mealtime you could go and ask the chef for something else. I cannot find fault with this hotel,hence the reason we went again in October and are also going again in June this year:2004:+again in September.

There is plenty to do in Palma nova also Magaluf,the beach goes on forever.Also you can hire a beach towel for very little, I find this saves space in your case, you can also change you towel every day at no extra cost. what more can you ask for. The guests in the hotel are very friendly too.We had such a good laugh.That,s what holidays are about to enjoy yourself.

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Comodoro Playa - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: Discount/Viva holidays   Oct 2003

Opinion submitted in Mar 2004 by : Yvonne,John,Aaron (36,28,12) Middlesbrough

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

We ended up an hell hole in Cala Millor and paid to be moved to another hotel which was the Commodora Playa.

As soon as walked in the lady at reception was expecting us and was really friendly and helpful as were all of the staff. This hotel was brilliant especially what we had just come from we had a twin room plus another room double room with a balcony on the front looking over the sea and one at the back overlooking the bars at Magaluf, the rooms were very spacious  and very clean.

The meals were lovely and the chef would always be about if you wanted omelette or fried eggs, nothing was too much trouble they even cooked there own fresh rolls in the dining room.When we were there there were a lot o0f scottish people there and they were such lovely friendly people.
We really enjoyed our stay here and hope to go back it was definately more than 4 star .

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Comodoro Playa - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: discount holidays-sept 2003

Opinion submitted in Jan 2004 by : brenda=jonny=sandy=liz (35 41 73 65)

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Our best holiday yet in majorca and it was because we were staying in this hotel first impressions at reception was the friendly staff who couldnt do enough to help you and the spotless surroundings the rooms were large very clean and had great views looking onto the beach the staff at meal times were very effiecent and the food was excellent and not forgetting the booze which went down a treat everything about the hotel from start to finish was brilliant will defiently be returning to the comodora this summer

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Comodoro Playa - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: Discount Holidays - Sept 2003

Opinion submitted in Oct 2003 by : Jean, Geoff, Sue, Terry  Humberside ( 66,47,44,42)

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

The hotel is less than 30 mins away from the airport, and only a short stroll onto the beach via the door from the pool.

The whole hotel is indeed 4 star, with ramps for the disabled. Rooms are spacious all with a sea view.  The furniture all match in the rooms, and throughout the hotel. We had 2 rooms next to each other both had a power shower over the bath and a good hairdryer in each bathroom. The rooms were cleaned every day immaculately.  We asked for a high floor and that is what we got.   The staff were very friendly and we had no problems at all. We did not mind putting our loose change in the tip box as they deserved it.

Not really a place for children as there is not a lot for them to do except go to the beach.
The dining room is very stylish with nice comfortable seats, not a lot of variety of food but everything was very clean, as we were all inclusive there was snacks most of the day.

The rep was very helpful and extremely friendly and did not try to push any trips but because of that she got enough bookings, If you go on 2 or more trips you get discount on the price, these matched the agents around the town.
There was some entertainment every night for about 1 hour at 10.30pm, which was a nice suprise.

Dont let the idea it is near Magaluf put you off as you are just on the edge of the town and it does not bother anyone except you can see the town all lit up at night.

We certainly mean to go back again and also would use Discount holidays again as we found them helpful when we needed it.

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Hotel Comodoro Playa - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: Discount Holidays  -  Sep 2003

Opinion submitted in Sept 2003 by : Glenda and Kenny Boyle  (51, 51)

Resort Rating: Good

Accommodation Rating: Below Average

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Having just arrived back from two weeks in Hotel Comodoro Playa we were a little dissapointed in this hotel. Although the reception area, dining room, and lounge are all very nice the room and the food were no better than the 3* sister hotel (Hotel Belvedere) at San Augustin, which we were at in June 2003.

The choice in food was limited, sometimes not hot, and not very appetising.

The local beer and spirits were probably the cheapest available as they were not very pleasant.  The swimming pool was so cold because the pool area was for most of the day in shade, and meant you had to go to the beach.(where if you wanted to hire sunbeds for 2 weeks it would cost you about £70 ! The Comodoro is in a good location right on the beach and all rooms have a sea - view, with many bars and restaurants nearby.

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Hotel Comodoro Playa - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: Discount Holidays - August 2003

Opinion submitted in Dec 2003 by :  Glasgow (23,24)

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Having returned from a weeks holiday in the Comodoro, I can honestly say this is a brilliant hotel. The rooms are very spacious, clean and have every amenity you could possibly need. Good air-conditioning, fridge and sat tv.

The restaurant was clean, with a fantastic selection of food and very friendly staff. Must have put on about half a stone!!

The best thing about the hotel is it location, as it is right on the beach. Did go to the pool once to cool down, as it was cooler, but being a beach lover this didn't bother us.

We had a fantastic holiday and would recommend this to anyone. We are going back next year!!!!! :-)

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Hotel Comodoro Playa - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: Discount Holidays - Date Not Specified

Opinion submitted in May 2004 by : Mr and Mrs P Chop (31, 34)

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Average

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

up down, up down, up down, up down.

no im not talking about leslie grantham's mouse mat, but the inconsistencies of the comodoro standards stopping play (on an otherwise result of a holiday)

there were a number of areas in which the establishment impressed us, but unfortunately a few disappointments aswell

the rooms were excellent. very clean and spacious (cleaner service every day) with fridge, ample wardrobe space, hairdryer, television which you didnt have to pay for and views from all of the rooms were stunning across the beach and bay. the bath/ shower was excellent with constant hot water

the reception area was clean, modern and was filled with comfortable sofas, as was the tv lounge, despite intermitent tv pictures during important sports events

the location was ideal also - literally around 2 mins walk from the lively bars of magaluf, but sufficiently enough out of the way not be involved if you didnt want to be. also the hotel overlooked the beach with an exit onto the promenade

its approx 18kms from the airport, if you wanted to get a taxi its about 35 euros for 4 people with cases

the food was at best ok - although couldnt really say there was anything wrong with it, it was nothing to scream about. breakfast was ok providing you didnt want owt moist - not a baked bean in sight. lunch consisted mainly of soup/ salad variations and a choice of couple of meats/ fish/ pie. dinner was pretty much the same as lunch but they made a bit more of an effort to ensure it looked a bit different than dinner, however theres only a limited number of variations to a boiled egg or a fillet of slamon.

There was not a tapas in sight, but the pork chops and sprouts  were in abundance and fine if you do not have an adventurous taste, on the plus side fresh bread was baked there and constantly available

we are not fussy, but needed to eat out a few times to ensure a balanced, staple (or is it stable?) diet - fortunately kfc/ bk/ maccie d's are all within bearger-munching-while-walking distance !!

the all-inclusive bar area encapsulated all the atmosphere of a lunar autopsy. Its departure lounge style, although clean and well maintained struggled to soak up the spirit of the true holiday feeling.

disappointed there was no pool bar, instead only 2 doors from the pool area into the bar, which had obviously been wired up to the national grid, based on the amount of static shocks everytime you wanted to go inside for a drink - a cunning ploy perhaps ?

the reception and restuarant staff were friendly, but  the bar staff especially were excellent - always happy and helpful nothing was too much trouble for them

there was an excellent range of drinks, the lager in particular was so palatable im surprised i can remember all this detail

its certainly worth working all year just to see the "rules" of the pool area, in which everything is forbidden by law - examples "wearing inappropriate clothing on the pool area is forbidden by law", "eating in the vicinity of the pool is forbidden by law" - the list goes on, priceless !!

the pool itself was rather cold, prepare for ships-rivet style nipples should you be brave enough to enter -  as only around half of the pool area is in the sun at any one time

the brochure had advised that this hotel was exclusive to british - unfortunately by the end of the week some germans had infiltrated the ranks. within hours there was an excess of sausage-eating, towel-laying, burping, and blatant disregard for the concept of queuing, all of which sadly were not "forbidden by law".

however, to be fair, the hotel was only half full so suppose they couldnt exactly refuse bookings

the entertainment was an experience. if you hate bingo of an evening please make alternative arrangements post 9pm.

Any attempt to talk, whisper, move, mime or otherwise adopt anything but a silent, corpse-like posture during this number-fest will be met with serious reprecussions, such is the importance of the event to some residents.

Although the resident entertainer tried his best and was very good at what he does, he had more chance of raising the titanic than he did the atmosphere in here during evensong
Maybe thats what they meant by 4 star ? Only 1 star short of a substandard eighties- band-style entertainment ?
There were a number of activities arranged during the day, such as darts/ bowles/ pool/ table tennis tournaments but as the hotel was only half full some of these didnt take place due to lack of participation, but credit to the entertainer for trying his best with these.

We were also told that there was another bar "the pub - downstairs" (great name) which was open after all inclusive bar closed, which looked as though it would of had more atmosphere, unfortunately it was closed the whole time with no explanation to why 

So, come 11,45pm, after we had finished the 3 or so beers stacked up from a pre 11pm bar visit, it was out to the real world.

For a quiter, yet pleasant and enjoyable evening a walk along the many bars overlooking the beach is a good option.

For something a bit more lively magaluf starts about 2 mins walk away, which is loud but tolearble, but gets louder the nearer you get into the main drag

Main places of note were Mulligans (great match watching pub with 4 TVs oustide), Three Lions (smells of poo - please avoid), Chaplins (people watching paradise - simply sit in the raised balcony, get 2-4-1 san miguel for about 4E and watch the animal instincts and dress sense of the typical drunken, fightmonstered 18 year old y  in relative safety). Sean's bar (not sure what its called but bar owner looks like a former 007 and leaves the bottle of vodka on your table for you to pour your own)

Also, if you like mini golf, visist fantasia golf. There are 3 x 18 courses, and a bar to rest in between if you decide to do the whole lot. It is sent in beautiful, water-featured surroundings and is a must if you like that sort of thing

Back to the hotel, a plus point was the facility to keep you room on after midday on departure day, at a cost of only 20 euros which made the last day more enjoyable.

Overall, i would say that we got value for money, and couldnt complain about the service, friendliness or the rooms/ location, but dont expect to rely solely on the hotel's features and food to fill up your holiday senses.

Although the rooms and size of the hotel fits a four star discription the bar/entertainment/restaurant and food should be classed as 2/3 star

In short we felt we were far too young for the hotel, but also too old for the madness of magaluf centre, (31 and 34) but fortunately there are plenty of places within the area which cater for the more mature, atmosphere/amusement-seeking, music-loving, drinker who is not yet ready for the cut-throat world of bingo.

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Hotel Don Bigote - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: Thomas Cook - July 29th 2007

Opinion submitted in August 2007 by : Sophie 17 Anne Marie 17 Jordan 16

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Just got back last night from the best holiday of my life !*! 

We stayed for a week which really wasnt long enough but towards the end the money did start to run out ! The hotel was pretty basic but the people you met there made it what it was ! The first night we got ther we ended up havin a huge party in our room which involved practically everyone on the first floor. The security gaurds wer ok with it aslong as we kept the music down which was ok with us !! 

The food wasnt very nice though and we only managed to make breakfast once which was minging but the maids wer good and the room was always imaculate after theyd been in! The nightlife was class, bannana joes is the place to be in palma nova, such nice people ...and i promised to put abit about danny the rep so i suppose i better.... omg wer to start ....he is lovely , had me falling head over heals literally haha dont think i should say much more but he is amazing haha Defo go to Bcms if u go , it realli is an experience but its true what ppl say, girls realli are outnumbered by boys and there are alot of pervy men there so stay with ppl all the time!! 

Not realli much more to say but defo go to this hotel .... i cannot wait to book it for next year it was absolutli amazin !!!

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Hotel Don Bigote - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: thomson - July 2007

Opinion submitted in August 2007 by : 32, 38, 48, 60

Resort Rating: Excellent

Accommodation Rating: Excellent

My/Our Holiday Opinion: 

Just arrived back from spain and have to say this hotel is excellent.  Although in the height of the season (back end of July, beginning of August), this hotel was very quiet.  There were a lot of young 'uns but they must of been allocated rooms in the bottom half of the hotel as we never heard noise at all.

The rooms were basic and extremely clean.  The maids were in everyday cleaning, making beds and putting fresh towels in rooms.  Full english breakfasts in mornings including cereals, buns, toasting facilities.  Evening meals were plentiful with loads of choices on offer for any taste.

The pool itself is cleaned every morning and the area round it too.  Usually full of young 'uns sunbathing!  Shaded areas dotted around and also large shaded areas next to the bar.  Drinks were very reasonable.  If you like playing pool, play your games here as only 1E a game as opposed to 2E in the surrounding bars.  The pool tables indoors are better than the ones outdoors!

The hotel is located about 1 minute away from local supermarket, 5 minutes from beach and 5 minutes from bus stand.

We got the bus to Santa Ponsa for the day which is another resort about 40 minutes away and fare is less then 2E each.  Well worth a visit just for a walk.

Palma Nova itself is lovely for a walk and the beaches are clean whilst the water is clear and clean.  The beach is also accessible for wheelchairs with shading areas.

Nightlife - well we all enjoyed banana joes, bottles of san miguel were 2.50E, pints, 2.50, magners (small bottles) 4.00E, alcopops, 2 bottles for 7E, prices were fairly reasonable.  There are also other bars scattered around to the right and left of the seafront.

We went to Magaluf one night (only 1 night, it was enough)!  It was ok but quite rowdy crowds, although no fights or bad sights which we half expected to see. 

Taxis can be flagged down in the street if they have a green light on top, only 3.25E to Magaluf and the same coming back. Very reasonable.

Will definately go back to this area again and hotel.  The hotel is so well located for the different amenities and clean to boot.

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Hotel Don Bigote - Palma Nova

Operator and Date: July 2007

Opinion submitted in July 2007 by : 5 girls 18 and 19

Resort Rating: Very Good

Accommodation Rating: Very Good

My/Our Holiday Opinion:

We went away on 9th July for a week.
As we were a young group we were going out about 8pm and returning most nights about 4 - 5am. We then carried the party on in our hotel room, til bout 8am. No1 complained as everyone on our floor was involved, although i was chased by the security guard a few time