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19 years 6 months ago
We stayed there for a week in May this year, dont be fooled by the name as you are in Magaluf not Palma Nova.
Yes its on a steep hill and everytime you return back after a night out you are bombarded by touts, but the staff are very nice, rooms are ok but we would have appreciated an electric kettle, kids love the free ice cream and pop which we only found out about on the fourth day.
Entertainment never bothered with much as we headed away into Palma Nova every night which is only a short walk. Amarillo at 12pm around the pool side gets a bit boring after the second night.
However, some holiday makers were made up with the entertainment on an evening, as for the groups of younger ones, what a great place for them, they roll in at 5am and we enoyed waking them at 10am to go out!
Yes its on a steep hill and everytime you return back after a night out you are bombarded by touts, but the staff are very nice, rooms are ok but we would have appreciated an electric kettle, kids love the free ice cream and pop which we only found out about on the fourth day.
Entertainment never bothered with much as we headed away into Palma Nova every night which is only a short walk. Amarillo at 12pm around the pool side gets a bit boring after the second night.
However, some holiday makers were made up with the entertainment on an evening, as for the groups of younger ones, what a great place for them, they roll in at 5am and we enoyed waking them at 10am to go out!
Travel operator: first choice
Recommended
19 years 6 months ago
The hotel was fine but on a very steep hill.
The only main problem was the noise the entertment started at 7 and went on untill gone 12 outside around the pool at an unbeleaveable noise level and then after that it was the noise from all the pubs/clubs that where on the doorstep of the hotel.
Have been to Magaluf many times but I will never go back to this hotel.
Other than that, the hotel and all round resort are great.
The only main problem was the noise the entertment started at 7 and went on untill gone 12 outside around the pool at an unbeleaveable noise level and then after that it was the noise from all the pubs/clubs that where on the doorstep of the hotel.
Have been to Magaluf many times but I will never go back to this hotel.
Other than that, the hotel and all round resort are great.
Travel operator: first choice
20 years 2 months ago
Loved this hotel! Good location (apart from steep hill).
Nice pool, cracking entertainment and food was not too bad for a buffet style!
We had 9 kids in our group so the kids clubs were well handy, 2hrs of peace! Loads of activities during the day if you want, like 5-a-side football, archery, pistol/rifle shooting and so on...!
The only moan about this hotel we had was that some nights it got a little loud with people coming back at 4/5/6 in the morning from the clubs! That aside, we would definitely be going back to this hotel when our kids are a little older!
Paul (Elvis) is a good entertainer! A big thanks to Katie and Lisa for keeping us entertained for 2 weeks.....very friendly!
The Plymouth Crew!
Nice pool, cracking entertainment and food was not too bad for a buffet style!
We had 9 kids in our group so the kids clubs were well handy, 2hrs of peace! Loads of activities during the day if you want, like 5-a-side football, archery, pistol/rifle shooting and so on...!
The only moan about this hotel we had was that some nights it got a little loud with people coming back at 4/5/6 in the morning from the clubs! That aside, we would definitely be going back to this hotel when our kids are a little older!
Paul (Elvis) is a good entertainer! A big thanks to Katie and Lisa for keeping us entertained for 2 weeks.....very friendly!
The Plymouth Crew!
Travel operator: First Choice
Recommended
20 years 2 months ago
Stayed in the hotel in September 2004. The location was good (apart from the steep hill). Plenty of bars and restaraunts around. All at affordable prices.
The size of the room was great although the cleanliness was a bit dissapointing. We had a poolside view which was really nice. Could be very noisy at night but after a few drinks we never really noticed it. Poolside snacks were reasonable although we chose to eat out.
Katy Lisa and Paul were really good, although I think the entertainment was aimed more at families with young children. They did a great job and encouraged everyone to get involved which created a good atmosphere around the pool.
The size of the room was great although the cleanliness was a bit dissapointing. We had a poolside view which was really nice. Could be very noisy at night but after a few drinks we never really noticed it. Poolside snacks were reasonable although we chose to eat out.
Katy Lisa and Paul were really good, although I think the entertainment was aimed more at families with young children. They did a great job and encouraged everyone to get involved which created a good atmosphere around the pool.
Travel operator: First Choice
20 years 3 months ago
This was our 3rd stay in Barcelo, (twice in Palma Nova and previously in Cala Vinyas,) & we will be going back again!! Barcelo Palma Nova is such an ideal place to stay for a family holiday,, and since last year the standard has improved 10 fold. It is cleaner, quieter, and improved all round.
The rooms are excellent, spacious, clean and lovely and cool with the air conditioning. The maid service is first class. Hotel staff all round are friendly and fun.
The food in the hotel is excellent, with a very wide choice, and reasonably priced. There are 4 pools, all clean, and never over crowded. There are ample loungers poolside.
The entertainment (animacion,) staff, are first class ! entertainment goes on from 10am, to midnight, and there is always something to be done, for both children and adults. From playing skittles,, to Rifle shooting. There are prizes, of cocktails etc,, and certificates, for daily winners of each event!! Both children and adults alike, love the entertainers. They are so,, so funny. They involve everyone in activities, without being "pushy". Some of the shows in the evenings are excellent. There is "mini disco" every evening for the children, before the adults (family)shows begin, and the children all love going up onto stage and singing and dancing, (so do the adults!!!) There is such a wide variety of entertainment, that you would never get bored with it. It is because of the entertainment, and the pools, which are clean and large, that we return to Barcelo Palma Nova. So, Paul,(Elvis) Lisa and Katie,, "keep up the good work",, you made our holiday a lot of fun this year !!!
The rooms are excellent, spacious, clean and lovely and cool with the air conditioning. The maid service is first class. Hotel staff all round are friendly and fun.
The food in the hotel is excellent, with a very wide choice, and reasonably priced. There are 4 pools, all clean, and never over crowded. There are ample loungers poolside.
The entertainment (animacion,) staff, are first class ! entertainment goes on from 10am, to midnight, and there is always something to be done, for both children and adults. From playing skittles,, to Rifle shooting. There are prizes, of cocktails etc,, and certificates, for daily winners of each event!! Both children and adults alike, love the entertainers. They are so,, so funny. They involve everyone in activities, without being "pushy". Some of the shows in the evenings are excellent. There is "mini disco" every evening for the children, before the adults (family)shows begin, and the children all love going up onto stage and singing and dancing, (so do the adults!!!) There is such a wide variety of entertainment, that you would never get bored with it. It is because of the entertainment, and the pools, which are clean and large, that we return to Barcelo Palma Nova. So, Paul,(Elvis) Lisa and Katie,, "keep up the good work",, you made our holiday a lot of fun this year !!!
Travel operator: First Choice
Recommended
20 years 3 months ago
Apartments were clean but basic, 4 people in an apartment only 3 of everything.
Only had 1 nights sleep as the noise from the clubbers arriving back at 4am was unbearable, and we were only made aware of a disciplinary procedure for those making a noise on our last day.
The hotel is at the top of a steep hill and when booked, First Choice travel agents knew we were taking an 82 year old, 84 year old and a 74 year old who found the trek up this hill very difficult, even we did, and we are considerably younger.
Staff were helpful.
Only had 1 nights sleep as the noise from the clubbers arriving back at 4am was unbearable, and we were only made aware of a disciplinary procedure for those making a noise on our last day.
The hotel is at the top of a steep hill and when booked, First Choice travel agents knew we were taking an 82 year old, 84 year old and a 74 year old who found the trek up this hill very difficult, even we did, and we are considerably younger.
Staff were helpful.
Travel operator: FIRST CHOICE
20 years 4 months ago
Me and my boyfriend stayed here in July 2004. The location of these apartments is brillient. It is a five minute walk from the beach at just down the road from it are the bars and nightclubs.
We didn't go and watch any of the night-time entertainment but we could hear it from our balcony, fun for children as they had kids kareoke
The room was very clean. The maids clean your room everyday apart from Sunday and Wednesday when its there day off.
Beware of the steep hill! Easy going down it but harder to walk up it! The path can be slippy so walk on the road as there isn't alot of cars going up the road the apartments are on.
All in all a great place to stay.
We didn't go and watch any of the night-time entertainment but we could hear it from our balcony, fun for children as they had kids kareoke
The room was very clean. The maids clean your room everyday apart from Sunday and Wednesday when its there day off.
Beware of the steep hill! Easy going down it but harder to walk up it! The path can be slippy so walk on the road as there isn't alot of cars going up the road the apartments are on.
All in all a great place to stay.
Travel operator: First Choice
Recommended
20 years 4 months ago
The hotel was very nice and in a very good location for the beach, bars, cafe's etc. The pool area had a lot of shaded area's because of trees, good for some and maybe not for others.The maids did an excellent job. Staff in the poolside bar were very ignorant. The staff in the bar near reception were a lot nicer. The hotel food was just ok. The entertainment was poor I must say. One day a lady had her bag stolen in reception and when she asked about the security footage she was told that there were no tapes in the machines to record. How stupid is that !! Beer and food prices were very reasonable. Ice cream was expensive. Apartments were very large with adequate air con. Lifts were in working order. There was good TV area for kids to watch cartoons etc. There was an internet for
Travel operator: Budget
20 years 4 months ago
Three of us stayed here in july. Loved the holiday.
Close to towns main strip very handy.
The pool is clean and the pool side bar food is ok for a snack.
There is a Spar underneath the hotel which is handy.
The room was clean but basic.
It was rather noisy at night with people coming home in the early hours and not ideal for families with young children
on the other hand if your the ones that are going to be making the noise be careful secruity strict , you only get one warning and your out.
Great holiday! Definatly comming back
Close to towns main strip very handy.
The pool is clean and the pool side bar food is ok for a snack.
There is a Spar underneath the hotel which is handy.
The room was clean but basic.
It was rather noisy at night with people coming home in the early hours and not ideal for families with young children
on the other hand if your the ones that are going to be making the noise be careful secruity strict , you only get one warning and your out.
Great holiday! Definatly comming back
Travel operator: First Choice
Recommended
20 years 4 months ago
There were 19 of us on a lads holiday, and this hotel was in the perfect location for going out every night to the bars and clubs, which all were amazing as well.
Although it is advertised as ideal for families, there are a lot of groups like us there and I wouldn't want to go there with my family!
We didn't see much entertainment there as we were out every night.
The rooms were clean and they are cleaned most days.
The only thing is that hill when coming back for a night out!! Although it was pretty fun trying!
All in all, a perfect hotel for this type of holiday!
Although it is advertised as ideal for families, there are a lot of groups like us there and I wouldn't want to go there with my family!
We didn't see much entertainment there as we were out every night.
The rooms were clean and they are cleaned most days.
The only thing is that hill when coming back for a night out!! Although it was pretty fun trying!
All in all, a perfect hotel for this type of holiday!
Travel operator: First Choice
Recommended
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