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19 years 6 months ago
What a difference a season can make!!! Having visited this hotel two years ago our expectations were high as the hotel has been 'refurbished' over the winter.
The improvements are a lick of paint, TV and kettle plus the installation of air conditioning in the room (which did not work). A first for me was the ability to watch English channels on the TV (BBC1 & 2, Eurosport).
Unfortunately, whilst the facilities have improved slightly the food has deteriorated to such an extent that I quite often found it difficult to find anything I really wanted to eat. The menu is repetitive and lacks any imagination but the food was at best bland and sometimes unpalatable (I was ill twice as a result). The dining room was more like a cheap cafeteria with no table cloths or place settings - just a knife and fork on a paper napkin!
The Marina Hotel Group is promoting their improvements but will lose their regular visitors because of the very poor food. We spoke to guest who had been to the Barracuda twice last year who, like us, will never stay there again. Enough said?
The improvements are a lick of paint, TV and kettle plus the installation of air conditioning in the room (which did not work). A first for me was the ability to watch English channels on the TV (BBC1 & 2, Eurosport).
Unfortunately, whilst the facilities have improved slightly the food has deteriorated to such an extent that I quite often found it difficult to find anything I really wanted to eat. The menu is repetitive and lacks any imagination but the food was at best bland and sometimes unpalatable (I was ill twice as a result). The dining room was more like a cheap cafeteria with no table cloths or place settings - just a knife and fork on a paper napkin!
The Marina Hotel Group is promoting their improvements but will lose their regular visitors because of the very poor food. We spoke to guest who had been to the Barracuda twice last year who, like us, will never stay there again. Enough said?
Travel operator: Via Internet
19 years 6 months ago
This hotel was filled with youngsters having a hen/stag partys, great if you want that holiday, but we where a young family desperate for sleep by 1am, you want sleep by a reasonable hour? you'l get it at about 3am!
People where constantly drinking from morning till night, (not responsible with children around).
Fortunately we where moved to the sister hotel next door, (after complaining), the manager is a nice guy who seemed to understand needs of a family!!
People where constantly drinking from morning till night, (not responsible with children around).
Fortunately we where moved to the sister hotel next door, (after complaining), the manager is a nice guy who seemed to understand needs of a family!!
Travel operator: med hotels
19 years 6 months ago
We went to this hotel as my mother highly recommended this.
I'm glad we did this was our best holiday yet. Staff were so friendly always eager to please.
I am a fussy eater and always got something good to eat. Plenty of choice even for the pickiest of eaters. No kids club but entertainment staff always had games for kids and adults.
Our kids had a great time here.
I'm glad we did this was our best holiday yet. Staff were so friendly always eager to please.
I am a fussy eater and always got something good to eat. Plenty of choice even for the pickiest of eaters. No kids club but entertainment staff always had games for kids and adults.
Our kids had a great time here.
Travel operator: Thomas Cook
Recommended
20 years 1 month ago
Our first time away on an all inclusive holiday, not sure what to expect. Exceeded our expectations by far. the hotel was very clean, rooms cleaned every day with fresh towels every day, the food was amazing a huge selection for everyone
Travel operator: seguro
Recommended
20 years 1 month ago
We were really happy with our choice to stay at the Marina Barracuda. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly and would cater to your every need. The bar staff were also lovely and were brilliant with the kids.
The food was excellent, with a wide choice to suit everyone. Through the two weeks they had different theme nights from Spanish, Italian, American, and English and they also had a carvery with Ham, Chicken and Beef. They also had a seperate section for children. They had fresh fruit daily and the desserts were excellent.
The beach was about 5 mins away and easy to get to, and was really nice and clean.
The entertainers worked really hard every day getting everyone involved. Chief entertainer Jonathon [who was very cute!]was brilliant, as was Stefanie and Federico and the kids loved them all, which made it a very good holiday.
I would definitely come back to this hotel and have already recommended it to friends and family.
The food was excellent, with a wide choice to suit everyone. Through the two weeks they had different theme nights from Spanish, Italian, American, and English and they also had a carvery with Ham, Chicken and Beef. They also had a seperate section for children. They had fresh fruit daily and the desserts were excellent.
The beach was about 5 mins away and easy to get to, and was really nice and clean.
The entertainers worked really hard every day getting everyone involved. Chief entertainer Jonathon [who was very cute!]was brilliant, as was Stefanie and Federico and the kids loved them all, which made it a very good holiday.
I would definitely come back to this hotel and have already recommended it to friends and family.
Travel operator: Fleetway
Recommended
20 years 1 month ago
Had a great holiday, staff were as friendly as one would
want, especially good to children.
Food wide variety of choice. Those who felt it repetitive could not have checked the whole range; a few moments spent checking the menu revealed this to be true. Many people we spoke to thought it the best they had experienced. My wife worked in food for many years and was most impressed with the hygiene and presentation.
Cleanliness of the hotel was also excellent.
Entertainment was about average, some professional and
some reps. Not mentioned in other reports was that you shared with sister hotel Marina Pax (next hotel) all facilities, (not main meals), so a quick check as to where the best acts helped.
Some cons. The pool was small and did not get the sun until afternoon. Most sun lovers chose the Pax for this as better situated. The walk to beach was down a steepish slope/steps and came out on a poor part of the beach. Turn left from hotel a slightly longer and safer way (right after Snoppy's) brought you to a nicer part of the beach.
Those who mentioned the lack of air conditioning will be pleased to know it is being installed in the closed season.
Some apprehension about visiting Magaluf due to age group, found it to be lively without being overpowering at this time of year
want, especially good to children.
Food wide variety of choice. Those who felt it repetitive could not have checked the whole range; a few moments spent checking the menu revealed this to be true. Many people we spoke to thought it the best they had experienced. My wife worked in food for many years and was most impressed with the hygiene and presentation.
Cleanliness of the hotel was also excellent.
Entertainment was about average, some professional and
some reps. Not mentioned in other reports was that you shared with sister hotel Marina Pax (next hotel) all facilities, (not main meals), so a quick check as to where the best acts helped.
Some cons. The pool was small and did not get the sun until afternoon. Most sun lovers chose the Pax for this as better situated. The walk to beach was down a steepish slope/steps and came out on a poor part of the beach. Turn left from hotel a slightly longer and safer way (right after Snoppy's) brought you to a nicer part of the beach.
Those who mentioned the lack of air conditioning will be pleased to know it is being installed in the closed season.
Some apprehension about visiting Magaluf due to age group, found it to be lively without being overpowering at this time of year
Travel operator: holiday city
Recommended
20 years 1 month ago
This was our second time at the Barracuda.
Staff were great hotel was always clean and food was great.
It was my little boys birthday and the made a cake at no cost. He also got a t-shirt for the birthday.
Entertainment was great and Jonni was great so were the other entertainment staff but Jonni was so hard working and always smiling.
We were there in May and all staff remembered us.
Beach was close by and very clean and day time entertainment was great to keep you busy and still getting sunlight.
We will be back next June it was that good.
So go on and book.
Staff were great hotel was always clean and food was great.
It was my little boys birthday and the made a cake at no cost. He also got a t-shirt for the birthday.
Entertainment was great and Jonni was great so were the other entertainment staff but Jonni was so hard working and always smiling.
We were there in May and all staff remembered us.
Beach was close by and very clean and day time entertainment was great to keep you busy and still getting sunlight.
We will be back next June it was that good.
So go on and book.
Travel operator: First choice
Recommended
20 years 2 months ago
We were looking for a lively holiday and although the nightlife is about a 15 minute walk away we was very pleased with our choice.
The hotel was great, very clean, food was excellent there was something for everyone, and the staff were really friendly.
We were worried about being all inclusive after we had heard horror stories but definitely have no complaints, free drink from 10am to midnight with snacks from 10am til 9pm we could not go wrong.
The entertainment was not that brilliant however I would imagine that for someone with children that could not go out and try out some of Magallufs brilliant nightclubs it would be adequate.
The only let down was the lifts and that the rooms did not have air conditioning.
The hotel was great, very clean, food was excellent there was something for everyone, and the staff were really friendly.
We were worried about being all inclusive after we had heard horror stories but definitely have no complaints, free drink from 10am to midnight with snacks from 10am til 9pm we could not go wrong.
The entertainment was not that brilliant however I would imagine that for someone with children that could not go out and try out some of Magallufs brilliant nightclubs it would be adequate.
The only let down was the lifts and that the rooms did not have air conditioning.
Travel operator: Travel City Direct
Recommended
20 years 2 months ago
The hotel is very clean and has a maid service every day. The food was excellent and there were snack facilities throughout the day until 9pm. If you are young and looking for the alcopop bars every night then the location may not be for you - there is about a 15 min walk (easy when sober, difficult when intoxicated!!). For families its ideal - 5 mins to beach and the entertainment at the hotel is great. Not so for the single adults. Staff were friendly and helpful. I would'nt visit this hotel again, but for a one off it was graet.
Travel operator: Travel City Direct
20 years 2 months ago
The hotel itself was fantastic, however the drinks were quite poor, IE they were a bit watered down. The food was always excellent and very well presented.
The rooms were very stuffy due to lack of air con but were still adequate.
The entertainment was poor, Jonathan tried his best but did not have any serious adult entertainment for the evenings, he was excellent with the kids though. I think the complex lacked an entertainment DJ/Compare for the evenings.
Having said this I would never discourage anyone from booking this hotel as I would have no hesitation in returning or recommending it to anyone.
If you go enjoy your stay and say hi to the chambermaid - have fun !!
The rooms were very stuffy due to lack of air con but were still adequate.
The entertainment was poor, Jonathan tried his best but did not have any serious adult entertainment for the evenings, he was excellent with the kids though. I think the complex lacked an entertainment DJ/Compare for the evenings.
Having said this I would never discourage anyone from booking this hotel as I would have no hesitation in returning or recommending it to anyone.
If you go enjoy your stay and say hi to the chambermaid - have fun !!
Travel operator: JMC
Recommended
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