Puerto pollensa Hotels, Majorca

Puerto Pollensa is situated in the Northern most part of the island and offers a stunning mountain backdrop and a wide sandy beach. The resort has much to offer including a good range of watersports, shops, bars and restaurants. Although a quieter resort than nearby Alcudia, there are still a couple of lively bars and discos although most entertainment in the resort is hotel based. There are plenty of hotel and apartment complexes to choose from including large all inclusive resorts and small family ran apartments blocks.

Aparthotel Playa Mar

hotel playa marThe Hotel Playa Mar has a simply stunning location. The beautiful water front which is speckled with sandy coves is just steps away and the town centre with its wide variety of shops, bars and restaurants is within a 20 minute stroll. The path into town is very scenic and follows the shoreline but busses are also regular for those not wishing to walk.

The Playa Mar is an excellent choice for families and has a range of kids clubs offering plenty of organized activities both day and evening. The Thomson clubs are run by fully qualified staff and are operated on UK ratios so parents can really relax knowing the kids are in good hands.
The hotel offers a huge range of facilities and activities many of which are centred around the large swimming pool. There is a shallow area for children and the pools are surrounded by spacious sun terraces with loungers and parasols. There is also an indoor swimming pools and sauna. Other facilities include a children's playground, splash park, soft play and gym.

Several options are available for accommodation including double and twin bedrooms, studios and one bedroom apartments. All have air-conditioning, balcony or terrace and the studios and apartments also have well equipped kitchen areas. The apartments are perfect for families and have a twin bedroom and sofa beds in the lounge.

Flexible dining options are available so you can choose to be self catering and sample the local restaurants or go for half board or even all inclusive options. The bright and airy restaurant offers buffet meals and there is also a poolside snack bar. Guests staying on an all inclusive basis can enjoy all meals, local and some international branded drinks and unlimited ice cream for children.


Club del sol Aparthotel

club del sol hotelThe Club Del Sol Apartments have a wonderful setting on the edge of Puerto Pollensa and is the perfect place for a fun filled family holiday. The hotel is recommended for families so you can expect high standards from everything including the food and kids clubs.

This is a very family friendly hotel and the kid's clubs offer an excellent range of age appropriate activities including sporting contests, crafting, computer games and treasure hunts. There is also a soccer academy in high season, a kid's pool, mini cinema and nightly mini disco. Sporting facilities are also plentiful and include tennis courts, mini-golf, gym, table tennis and pool tables. The hotel offers evening entertainment too including professional cabaret shows and live music.

The accommodation is perfect for families and you can choose from studios sleeping 3 or one bedroom apartments sleeping 4. All of the studios and apartments have air-conditioning, TV and balcony or terrace as well as kitchen areas with everything needed for a wonderful self-catering holiday. Flexible dining plans are available for those not wishing to self cater. All inclusive is a popular option and allows guests to enjoy all meals, snacks, afternoon tea, ice-cream and soft and alcoholic drinks without having to worry about spending money running low.

The Club Del Sol has received some excellent recent reviews with one guests stating it was "the best holiday yet". Other reviews mention the spotlessly clean grounds, friendly staff and good quality food. Families appreciate the wide rage of activities for children and the excellent management of the kids clubs.


Hotel Illa d'Or

hotel illadorThe beautiful Hotel Illa d'Or has a charming Spanish colonial feel to the complex with terracotta rooftops and ornate balconies. The location is also very special with a beautiful sandy bay and clear blue sea right on the doorstep and beautiful pine forests to the rear. The hotel has been designed to make the most of the stunning views from every angle. Although the location is peaceful it is not too isolated and just a 20 minute stroll along the promenade will bring you to the centre of town where you will find many shops, bars and restaurants. This is a very popular hotel with many guests returning year after year.

Relaxation is top priority at the Illa d'Or and whole days can be spent lying on the spacious sun terrace, the beautiful beach or strolling through the pine forests. The swimming pool is also very inviting and has a shallow area for children. Inside there is a beauty room offering a range for treatments, a sauna and a gym. A tennis court is also available and the bike hire offers an excellent way to explore the area.  Evenings are also very relaxed although there are professional shows a couple of times a week.

The guest rooms Illa d'Or are the epitome of rustic chic with dark wood furnishings and fresh cream walls. All of the rooms have air-conditioning/heating, satellite TV with limited channels, hairdryer, minibar, bathrobes, room service and turn-down service. Superior rooms have balcony or terrace as well as mini bar. Sea view rooms are also available.

Recent reviews of the hotel are very favourable and mention the wonderful location,  relaxing atmosphere and amazing selection of food. Other guests have praised the professional cabarets shows and the friendly staff who go out of their way to ensure a wonderful time is had by all.


19th May 2012