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19 years 2 months ago
This is an excellent Hotel!!! The Staff are very friendly. The best part of this Hotel is probably the food!!! The restaurant, as has most of the hotel been refurbished recently. The food quality is very good, well presented and choice is enormous!!
Definatly go for the drinks option, it's only 13 Euro's per person a day (a pint of beer would cost you 3 Euro's) so its great value.
Drinks are included in the restaurant too! Every time we asked for a Glass of Red and White wine and were given a bottle of each! Pool area is ok but probably a little crowded in the summer months. Snacks a quite reasonable but go to the campsite shop next to the hotel and they are a lot cheaper.
There is a small beach next to the hotel which makes a change from the pool but you do have to pay for the sunbeds!! As with most reports we have to say the entertainment is a little poor. Maybe because it was the end of the season but it wasn't that good but the team do work quite hard.
All in all we had a good time and would definatly recommend this hotel.
Definatly go for the drinks option, it's only 13 Euro's per person a day (a pint of beer would cost you 3 Euro's) so its great value.
Drinks are included in the restaurant too! Every time we asked for a Glass of Red and White wine and were given a bottle of each! Pool area is ok but probably a little crowded in the summer months. Snacks a quite reasonable but go to the campsite shop next to the hotel and they are a lot cheaper.
There is a small beach next to the hotel which makes a change from the pool but you do have to pay for the sunbeds!! As with most reports we have to say the entertainment is a little poor. Maybe because it was the end of the season but it wasn't that good but the team do work quite hard.
All in all we had a good time and would definatly recommend this hotel.
Travel operator: Poprtland Direct
Recommended
19 years 2 months ago
This was the most recent of about 25 visits to this hotel so it's fair to say we like it - so much so that I have created a non-profit website for the Cala Nova purely for information that you may find of use www.calanova.co.uk which includes details of the hotel and resort and a photo tour of Es Cana.
Hope you find it helpful.
Hope you find it helpful.
Travel operator: Independent
Recommended
19 years 3 months ago
This was our 5th consecutive stay at the Cala Nova, something just keeps dragging us back,like many others, some of which have been returning for 10+ yrs, can't quite put a finger on it!. Perhaps it's the welcoming of the superb staff, the friendliness of the guests, English,German & Spanish alike,
combined with the quiet setback Location, and the scrumptious food at this spotlessly clean hotel.
The entertainment has it's highs and lows, but Hey! you're on holiday !!
Ask people if they would return to this hotel and they instantly say YES!!
combined with the quiet setback Location, and the scrumptious food at this spotlessly clean hotel.
The entertainment has it's highs and lows, but Hey! you're on holiday !!
Ask people if they would return to this hotel and they instantly say YES!!
Travel operator: Thompson
Recommended
19 years 3 months ago
This hotel is sold as 4 star by thomson but locally is 3 star - think this must be for the food... it was excellent - chefs cooking fresh food at breakfast and dinner. They put a green card on the tables in the dining room, and when you claim a table you turn it over to occupied which is a really good idea. They do not serve drinks at the tables you have to go to the resturant bar yourself.
The room we were given was refurbished and was very nice but quite small, it was room 208 - if you are offered this one refuse. It overlooked the carpark and woods - if you lean out over the balcony you can see the sea. It was right over the recycling bins, which are empted every morning including Sunday at 6am ! We did ask to move but the hotel was full until Wednesday, so didn't bother. You also hear all the coaches and cars coming and going.
The location isn't too bad - although it is a little dark thru the woods in an evening. If you don't fancy the walk up the hill into the centre , take the short cut - just cross the road at the top and go down the side of the hotels and you can walk along a flat beachfront path - takes about 5 to 10 minutes off the walk.
Entertainment was terrible.. don't bother. go out to the Panarama on the harbour - great entertainment there.
There seem to be a shortage of bar staff only 2 on at peak times, and 1 early in the day, and were very very slow. Many nights we gave up trying to get served and went out.
The room we were given was refurbished and was very nice but quite small, it was room 208 - if you are offered this one refuse. It overlooked the carpark and woods - if you lean out over the balcony you can see the sea. It was right over the recycling bins, which are empted every morning including Sunday at 6am ! We did ask to move but the hotel was full until Wednesday, so didn't bother. You also hear all the coaches and cars coming and going.
The location isn't too bad - although it is a little dark thru the woods in an evening. If you don't fancy the walk up the hill into the centre , take the short cut - just cross the road at the top and go down the side of the hotels and you can walk along a flat beachfront path - takes about 5 to 10 minutes off the walk.
Entertainment was terrible.. don't bother. go out to the Panarama on the harbour - great entertainment there.
There seem to be a shortage of bar staff only 2 on at peak times, and 1 early in the day, and were very very slow. Many nights we gave up trying to get served and went out.
Travel operator: Thompson
19 years 4 months ago
The rooms were cleaned daily and towels changed everyday.
The public areas, pool and bars were also very well maintained.
The food was absolutely superb. Loads of choices for breakfast and dinner. You will put on weight!!!
The location of hotel is 10 to 15 minutes walk into main resort and beach, there is a beach near by but the sea was very rough at times (even people surfing) and if you had young children it would be best to go to main beach.
The all inclusive drinks option is very good for 12 euros a day, sounds a lot but covers all drinks all day and in the restaurant as well. The beer/spirits were almost 3 euros, coke 1.50, so soon adds up.
The entertainment was quite poor in the evenings rotating between animation team and outside acts. The daytime stuff was ok normal water-polo, boules, darts and pistol shooting etc.
The only gripe I had was the noise, especially late at night with people shouting, screaming and running up and down the corridors. Including the now normal drunken teenage fight and throwing up session.
The public areas, pool and bars were also very well maintained.
The food was absolutely superb. Loads of choices for breakfast and dinner. You will put on weight!!!
The location of hotel is 10 to 15 minutes walk into main resort and beach, there is a beach near by but the sea was very rough at times (even people surfing) and if you had young children it would be best to go to main beach.
The all inclusive drinks option is very good for 12 euros a day, sounds a lot but covers all drinks all day and in the restaurant as well. The beer/spirits were almost 3 euros, coke 1.50, so soon adds up.
The entertainment was quite poor in the evenings rotating between animation team and outside acts. The daytime stuff was ok normal water-polo, boules, darts and pistol shooting etc.
The only gripe I had was the noise, especially late at night with people shouting, screaming and running up and down the corridors. Including the now normal drunken teenage fight and throwing up session.
Travel operator: Thomson
Recommended
19 years 5 months ago
We stayed half board for a week.
The addition of the ceiling fan along with the air conditing was good.
Clealiness of rooms and public areas was always spotless.
Good choice of food both at breakfast and dinner.
I loved the location with the beach being only 1 minute walk from the pool and about 10mins into the resort centre.
We only stayed in a couple of nights for the hotel entertainment and while not brillant at least the effort was made to provide something.
The addition of the ceiling fan along with the air conditing was good.
Clealiness of rooms and public areas was always spotless.
Good choice of food both at breakfast and dinner.
I loved the location with the beach being only 1 minute walk from the pool and about 10mins into the resort centre.
We only stayed in a couple of nights for the hotel entertainment and while not brillant at least the effort was made to provide something.
Travel operator: Thompson
Recommended
19 years 5 months ago
This was our fourth visit! Great to meet up with so many fellow Cala Novians again!
Everything in the hotel superb once again staff helpful and friendly as ever.
Great choice of food in the dining room but seemed to have economised on the entertainment, especially daytime this year. Hope it improves again next year.
Everything in the hotel superb once again staff helpful and friendly as ever.
Great choice of food in the dining room but seemed to have economised on the entertainment, especially daytime this year. Hope it improves again next year.
Travel operator: Thomson
Recommended
19 years 5 months ago
This is a fantastic hotel. It is rated as 3 star but it worthy of 4 star rating.
The staff are excellent and the whole hotel and pool/garden area are kept spotless.
The food was fantastic you can find something even for everyone at he buffet type evening meal. The drinks package at 13 euros per person per day is excellent value even though we went out into Es Cana a lot of evenings.
The evening entertainment was a bit hit and miss but we met a great group of people in the hotel and enjoyed our evenings by the bar.
The air con in the rooms was great it would have been unbearable at night with out it.
Many people we spoke to were visiting the Cala Nova for the 2nd, 3rd or more time.
An all round great holiday, we have just booked again for next year.
The staff are excellent and the whole hotel and pool/garden area are kept spotless.
The food was fantastic you can find something even for everyone at he buffet type evening meal. The drinks package at 13 euros per person per day is excellent value even though we went out into Es Cana a lot of evenings.
The evening entertainment was a bit hit and miss but we met a great group of people in the hotel and enjoyed our evenings by the bar.
The air con in the rooms was great it would have been unbearable at night with out it.
Many people we spoke to were visiting the Cala Nova for the 2nd, 3rd or more time.
An all round great holiday, we have just booked again for next year.
Travel operator: TUI
Recommended
19 years 5 months ago
What a brilliant hotel. This was our fourth year in a row at the Cala Nova. What can I say?
To start with, the food is always great with lots of choice, also friendly ,smiley staff.
The facilities are excellent. Lovely large pool and super kiddies pool with plenty of sunbathing space and loungers or chairs.
The rooms are always clean along with the bedding and towels.
The hotel is in quite a quiet spot, overlooking the sea which gives a welcome cooling breeze if very hot. Just out of the car park is a handy supermarket which is excellent and sells everything you could think of. They do some lovely baguettes at lunchtime which is very popular and are very reasonably priced. A ten minute stroll will take you into the centre of Es Cana where you will find plenty of bars and restaurants and of course shops. There is also a small kiddies funfair at night which will keep them amused.
The entertainment at this hotel is fine. Natalie the children's entertainer is brilliant with the children, keeping them amused with games and activities and a mini-disco in the evening. She is a natural with the kids. There are also shows aimed at the adults/families later on in the evening.
This is an absolutely fabulous hotel. Guess what? We have just booked up again for 2006. If you do choose this hotel, have a great time. We always do!!
To start with, the food is always great with lots of choice, also friendly ,smiley staff.
The facilities are excellent. Lovely large pool and super kiddies pool with plenty of sunbathing space and loungers or chairs.
The rooms are always clean along with the bedding and towels.
The hotel is in quite a quiet spot, overlooking the sea which gives a welcome cooling breeze if very hot. Just out of the car park is a handy supermarket which is excellent and sells everything you could think of. They do some lovely baguettes at lunchtime which is very popular and are very reasonably priced. A ten minute stroll will take you into the centre of Es Cana where you will find plenty of bars and restaurants and of course shops. There is also a small kiddies funfair at night which will keep them amused.
The entertainment at this hotel is fine. Natalie the children's entertainer is brilliant with the children, keeping them amused with games and activities and a mini-disco in the evening. She is a natural with the kids. There are also shows aimed at the adults/families later on in the evening.
This is an absolutely fabulous hotel. Guess what? We have just booked up again for 2006. If you do choose this hotel, have a great time. We always do!!
Travel operator: Portland Direct
Recommended
19 years 7 months ago
Beautiful Hotel which was advertised as only 3*, thought it should have been at least 4*.
Staff very friendly, through out the hotel.
Entertainment was great for both adults and children.
Pool area kept very clean along with the rest of the hotel grounds. Hotel right on a lovely sandy beach, which also had a small shop that you could buy sandwiches from for lunch.
Would recommend upgrading to All Inclusive Drinks, a real bargain.
Really fantastic holiday and would return again.
Staff very friendly, through out the hotel.
Entertainment was great for both adults and children.
Pool area kept very clean along with the rest of the hotel grounds. Hotel right on a lovely sandy beach, which also had a small shop that you could buy sandwiches from for lunch.
Would recommend upgrading to All Inclusive Drinks, a real bargain.
Really fantastic holiday and would return again.
Travel operator: Thomson
Recommended
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