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The food was poor, cold, and the service was slow and unhelpful.
The location was about the only thing with pass marks however at 20 euros for the karts they do know how to take money off you, and as for the entertainment it was at best poor.
The truth was, it was terrible which was a shame becuase we are not the complaining type.
Travel operator: my travel
We were dropped at reception 2 adults 4 children ages 6,4,2,1 and advised we were in Minerva 1 block, no explaining where about the block was. Given a map and that was that no offer of a luggage trolley which we later found out was available for a 10 euro deposit. Off we went in search of our room 4 kids 2 pushchairs 5 suitcases it was not fun, luckily an elderly couple staying close by helped us as they knew where to go.
Lifts, appalling big enough for 1 small pushchair 1 child and adult and that was a squeeze thank god we didn't bring the double pushchair it would not have fitted. The lifts were constantly breaking down, my husband would often go up to the floor via foot that the lift was apparently on get in it to bring it down to us.
Our apartment block had 6 floors we were on the 3rd floor room 312 inward facing. Our first impression of the room was good it was a good size the balcony especially big and safe, kitchen ok cupboards looked new, the fridge was dodgy wouldn't keep its temperature, freezer compartment didn't work. We had a kettle toaster microwave, mop bucket a very smelly tea cloth, which was never replaced, basic kitchen bowls etc 2 hobs no oven, as we were half board it was ok.
The bathroom was adequate the window had no lock on it though and easily swung out far enough to allow a child to fall out of it so we tied it up shut. Bedrooms, 2 of which both had 2 single beds, good sizes wardrobes a safe in one, beds comfortable enough. Living area had a TV unit and tele single chair settee bed and coffee table, there was a table and chairs too. All a bit dated but ok.
aid service was appalling they would replace towels Monday Wednesday, Friday, change the beds once a week, they made the beds a max of 3 times in the 2 weeks we were there. We cleaned the floors and bathroom and kitchen as either the maids hadn't or if the had they had done a useless job.
Food, lifeless bland luke warm boring, undercooked, when we complained to management about the pink sausages they just said thats how they are some people don't like them fully cooked. We hardly ate there in the second week as we all came down with a severe sickness diarrhoea bug lasting 6 days there were a lot of family's the same, I blame the food and lack of cleanliness for it. I can safely say we have never been so sick the worst one was my 1 year old, poor thing. When we did eat in the food hall they were constantly running out of food, you were always waiting for something to be cooked by which time the first food you had on your plate would be stone cold by the time you ate it. Table service was slow, we were always waiting for them to clear plates, severe lack of highchairs 5 max in the restaurant if you were lucky,take a harness as most highchairs didn't have one. When we complained we were moved to the Leda building restaurant in the second week, the food wasn't any better still the lack of highchairs, smaller restaurant though. We only visited the food hall as a family for the first few days before the sickness set in, my son seemed well again one evening and was hungry so went with me for food that evening, by the morning was being sick again, needless to say he wouldn't eat in there again. Even a chicken and mushroom pot noodle from the nearby Colber supermarket tasted good and flavoursome, that says a lot about the hotel food.
Colber supermarket is much cheaper than the onsite Spar, the Spar has a tendency not to price everything and by god do you get a shock when you get to the till, use the Colber, just turn right out of the bellevue and across the road.
We were not the only ones with the sickness we got quite friendly with one of the reps who was from Holland he said his room mate and 4 others from his team had it also.
Swimming pools were busy, which didn't bother us as we used the beach which took about 10 mins or so to get to what with all the kids pushchairs buckets boats towels etc wasn't bad.
Entertainment was around the Minerva pool at about 10.30am in the morning, but wasn't up to much, we found the pool at the Apollo building behind reception suited us better as it was small for the kids.
There was a sign saying no reserving sunbeds but that was a laugh loads of beds were being reserved this was
probably due to the severe lack of them. It also stated that the pools were to be emptied at 6pm for the chemicals to be put in, I'm sad to say this never happened frequently we saw people in there past 8pm at night, so was it any wonder there were so many sick people about.
The public toilets were foul to say the least the ones in our apartment block, the show-gardens ones reception, they were all disgusting.
The outside grassed areas were very well kept, the mini disco which was in the show gardens at 8pm followed by the evening show at 10 pm were fairly good, but the mozzies down there were too much a real pain which kept us away, we used jungle formula, but believe me the smallest bit of skin you missed they would bite. Luckily they didn't touch the kids at all though, you could spot the people staying at the bellevue a mile off due to the amount of mozzie bites.
The kids playground opposite the Morocco bar was well maintained and good fun for them. There was a small fairground each evening near the show-gardens around 2 euros per ride, very grumpy owners though. Crazy golf was a good laugh as was the go karting quite expensive though at 20 euros for 8 minutes.
The grounds were not very pushchair or wheelchair friendly as where are apartment block was to get to our original food hall you had to go over bridges to get to it to bridges with steps either side great with pushchairs alternatively you had to walk all the way round which was a good 10 minutes extra. From our apartment block it would take 10 minutes to get to the exit of the Bellevue, the top of the main strip, loads of hair braiders, thank goodness my kids are boys, looky looky men with sunglasses, no frills excursions nearby to the Colber supermarket.
Beach lovely as always could walk out for ages before it got deep, horse ride from the beach back to the Bellevue 15 euros, was a good laugh, banana boat etc on the beach.
Once out of the Bellevue we had a lovely holiday, I wouldn't stay there again and certainly wouldn't recommend it to anyone, sorry for those already booked, I'm normally easily pleased I love Majorca just not here, it was certainly hellview for us and not Belleview.
Travel operator: greatlatedeals
There was myself(25) and my partner(23) and our 2 daughters aged 6 and 2. My parents also came with us.
Upon arriving to the complex after a pleasant 45 minute bus ride from airport, First impressions of the Bellevue were good. Seemed a nice place and there was plenty of people about. A lot outside main reception waiting to go home, lot of people heading out for meals etc.
We were dropped off in main reception. After a short wait we discovered they had made a bodge up with our room and were planning on putting us in a 1 bedroom apartment. After that was sorted we were told we would be staying in Fedra 1 block and shown where it was on the map. We had to make our own way round and because Fedra blocks were furthest away from reception it was a good 15 minute walk from reception to our room.
We were in room 502 on the 5th floor which was not good with 2 children. The balcony was very dangerous. The green railing wobbled when you touched it. Also table and 4 chairs on balcony which again was very unsafe as our 2 year old daughter is now into climbing. We just had to keep sliding patio door closed most of time.
Room was not very spacious, cleanliness was OK. There was 2 bedrooms with 2 twin beds. In living area was one couch thing that was used for the 5th bed. Where was the 6th person supposed to sleep? Side bedroom table had been vandalised. Beds were really small and uncomfortable. Walls very thin as you could clearly hear next door. Kitchen was very basic with a kettle, Toaster, Fridge and Microwave. We just eaten out at all times though so that didn't really matter. Bathroom was OK with bath/shower however there was no lock on the door. Also only had 4 large towels and 2 medium towels. Overall opinion on the room is it no way accommodates for 6 people with a dangerous balcony.
Lifts were really bad. Often broke down, Were very small and often blocked by cleaners and kids messing around in them. We just used the hidden cleaner lift which was through some fire exit doors.
I can't really comment on the food as we ate out everytime. We attempted to eat in the main restaurant but ended up walking back out. It was very busy and looked like feeding time at the zoo.
All swimming pools were very busy with the usual stuff like towel reserved sunbeds, water fights. Most of time we just headed down the beech which was a lot better for the little ones.
Entertainment wasn't really up to much, Again most nights we went out as there was some brilliant family bars outside the complex. One night we stayed in the show garden and was greeted by a 1 inch long cockroach and plenty of mozzies. The show was supposed to be Grease but was Hirley's Hip Hop show which was a bit naff. Bit x-rated at times with the girl dancers spreading their legs on some dance routines.
Another bad thing here was the smell of the place. It made me feel sick, Raw sewage! Specially at night.
The last couple of days the class of people changed a bit. Must have something to do with the price dropping a bit as we went the week kids were off school. I don't mean to sound snobbish but you don't want foul language round your little ones all the time on holiday.
But I have to say outside the Bellevue the holiday was fab, Plenty to do and places to go. I certainly won't be returning and would not advise anyone to go at all. I taken on the Bellevue with an open mind but what you read from other reviews is true, I never believed it but take all what you read on board.
Travel operator: Flightline
What can I say. It was awful we stayed at Fedra 2 block it was very basic.
We walked for 10/15 mins just to get off the complex it was hard with 2 small children then another 10/15 mins to the beach.
The entertainment was awful and the mozzies are a real pain we paid
Travel operator: aspro
The complex itself was clean and well looked after the staff friendly and helpful apart from the maid who made my husband walk to reception for a toilet roll, when she was stood outside the cleaning room.
It was busy round pool areas and we only found the snack bar 2 days before we came home.
The entertainment was good with copy groups on most nights, be warned though its outside and the mossies were bad. My son got 42 bites and I ended up poorly and on antibiotics with mine I had that many.
If your going all inclusive be prepared to wait for drinks my husband queued 52 mins for drinks 1 night, and when we asked they said they were catering for self catering people who had bar men walking round tables taking orders. It was really annoying when they opened another bar for the self catering too which were never busy.
If you stay on the complex bre prepared to get up early to put your towel out on a bed.
Travel operator: alpha rooms
We were all inclusive, food not bad. Not to keen on the lager as I'm a cider drinker. Ate out a few times.
Will go back with the family it was very clean, lovely beaches.
Travel operator: FLIGHTLINE
Sorry for such a bleak report but felt as if i should let people know the truth about these windows
Travel operator: airtours
This was ideally situated close to the show garden where the outdoor night shows take place and close to the fair, childrens playground, tennis court, mini golf and restaurant and bars.
Noise levels were no concern until half way through our week stay when 200 bikers arrived to stay. Initially they did not cause concern until after dark whereby we were treated to the rev of bike engines at midnight, 1am, 2am, 4am and 6am for no other reason than the sound.
All inclusive has a catch. You can only get drinks at all inclusive bar by showgarden or at Morocco bar (ok nice staff but money pit for machines and pool tables if you have ssmall children).
Our apartments had no bar so we had to use the pool and walk with a tray to obtain drinks in the daytime. Huge complex and very basic Butlin type complex.
Overall if mosquitos had stayed away and the sun had stayed out you can just about cope with the daily same - same, same entertainment and buffet menu (mainly spag bol!!)
Travel operator: Thomas Cook
The cleanliness was ok room got cleaned 3 times in the week and got clean towels.
Location is good although as this was the last week in October everything was shutting down.
Didn't see any entertainment this time.
Staff were ok from what we saw of them, apart from man at desk when we checked out telling us we were not on his list for the safety deposit box, so we could not have our deposit back, even though we had the key!
All in all was an ok holiday. Weather really good for time of year.
Travel operator: First Choice
Accommodation basic but large and cleaned every 2nd day with fresh towels and bedding.
We opted for breakfast only, great choice for adults not so good for fussy 3 year old who's now addicted to chocolate spread!
We were aware of the negative comments from others but we knew there was no air con and we know you get ants in most spanish resorts (easily gotten rid of) the mozzies were slightly worse that we expected but take plenty of jungle formula including the plug-ins and you'll be fine.
Our kids loved the evening entertainment from 8-9pm for little ones and the playpark adjacent to the coffe-bar & restaurant is large and child-safe and you can even have a coffee/beer/meal and watch them play. There is a small funfair every night which the children also loved before bedding down, plenty of gift shops and a vast array of great child friendly places to eat and drink.
Beach a 10-15 min walk thru' the main shopping street and very worth the walk when you get there, clean with shallow water for kids to play in.
All in all a great holiday, we booked flight and accommodation thru' Easyjet in May and it cost less than
Travel operator: easyjet
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