Hotel Riu Palace La Mola

“Lovely!”

We have stayed at Riu La Mola many times and have always enjoyed lovely holidays in beautiful Formentera, as a couple and as a family, with our daughter. The location is perfect, as it has direct access to the gorgeous Migjorn beach and is well placed and serviced for exploring the whole island. Th… more

We have stayed at Riu La Mola many times and have always enjoyed lovely holidays in beautiful Formentera, as a couple and as a family, with our daughter. The location is perfect, as it has direct access to the gorgeous Migjorn beach and is well placed and serviced for exploring the whole island. There are two large pools, two restaurants and two bars, one of each being beachfront. Across the board, the staff are warm, welcoming, friendly and professional. Everyone works so hard and long hours, but they are always smiling, kind and conscientious. The rooms are kept very clean and the maid service is excellent. They are fairly spacious and have most basic facilities you would require during your stay. Spa style toiletries are now also included. It is exciting that there is an extensive refurbishment scheduled for later this year, as the hotel is looking a little dated and tired. Having said that, we had an unobstructed pure sea view in the building closest to the beach, so we felt incredibly lucky and our room was also a great size. The food is always delicious and varied and there is also an option to eat one night at the beachfront sunset restaurant included during the stay. We did this on our penultimate night, before leaving. The meal was excellent. All of the restaurant staff in both locations are very attentive and courteous, as are the bar staff and the chefs are visibly working incredibly hard too. The entertainment team add a lot of personality and fun into your stay, but are never intrusive or pushy. They are amazing with the children too. We stayed at Riu La Mola for two weeks and really felt we had relaxed and recharged. I always leave a little bit of my heart in Formentera, as It’s such a magical, special island with an amazing energy. This year was no exception, as my heart was most definitely stolen.

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“Lovely Family Holidays in Formentera”

Hotel Riu La Mola Date of Stay: August 2024 Travelers: Myself, wife, and 4-year-old daughter Hotel Riu La Mola is a very good hotel overall, situated in a quiet area of Formentera. It’s about a 15-20 minute drive to Es Pujols and San Francesc, which is a smooth and lovely ride. Conveniently, you … more

Hotel Riu La Mola Date of Stay: August 2024 Travelers: Myself, wife, and 4-year-old daughter Hotel Riu La Mola is a very good hotel overall, situated in a quiet area of Formentera. It’s about a 15-20 minute drive to Es Pujols and San Francesc, which is a smooth and lovely ride. Conveniently, you can rent a car or motorbike directly at the reception. Strongest Points: - Exceptional Staff: The first thing that stands out is the staff. They are incredibly professional and always have a smile on their faces! They were eager to help and assist, consistently in a good mood. - Cleanliness: The entire hotel is impeccably clean, including the rooms, which were spotless throughout our stay. - Kids Club & Entertainment: The kids club and entertainment team are fantastic, keeping our daughter engaged and happy. - Evening Buffet: The buffet at night is very complete—we dined there every evening and were always satisfied. - Room Comfort: The room temperature and AC were perfect, ensuring a comfortable stay. - No Mosquitoes: Despite the abundance of flowers and lovely nature around the hotel, we didn’t encounter a single mosquito. - Beach/Pool Bar: The food at the beach/pool bar is excellent for lunch. The quality is very good, and service is so quick, which is great. Areas for Improvement: - Gym Facilities: The early-opening gym (7 am) needs improvement, particularly as more guests are looking to stay active during holidays. While there is a more decent gym, it doesn’t open until 9 am, which is less convenient at least for a person like me who likes to workout first thing. - Beach Access: The beach part was a bit disappointing because you couldn’t get into the water directly. There is little sand, and a lot of rocks. You have to walk a bit further to your left or right to reach a beach where you can actually spend the day, or take the car a try other beaches from the Island, which i actually recommend. Conclusion: Overall, Hotel Riu La Mola offers good value for money. While there may be other top-notch hotels in Formentera, you’ll likely pay twice as much or more. This hotel does the job very well, especially if you’re traveling with kids. I can definitely recommend it.

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“Not quite 4 star, but good!”

Fabulous location, although very difficult to step into the sea from it's beach due to many sharp rocks. The beach is public & sun beds need to be paid for as an extra. The hotel is split by a little road separating the Bungalows with the hotel rooms, and rooms are now tired, and need redecorating… more

Fabulous location, although very difficult to step into the sea from it's beach due to many sharp rocks. The beach is public & sun beds need to be paid for as an extra. The hotel is split by a little road separating the Bungalows with the hotel rooms, and rooms are now tired, and need redecorating, with air conditioning not working as it should (it was reported and temporally fixed). There are very uneven paths to and from the rooms and very steep stairs, so I would not recommend for anyone disabled. Food was good for breakfast, and dinner is same old, same old buffet style, but there is always something to choose from...and decent quality. Pools are clean and well maintained, and staff are very friendly. Overall a good experience. I would say a 3.5 star in UK terms.

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“Nice Hotel, great food but there is a lack of services for the room price.”

Pros: nice location, excellent food at the buffet, rooms very clean e nice personnel. Cons: unlucky with the room (many things didn't work and we had no offer for compensation), the beach bar service when asked for a drink in the late afternoon/evening was never ready, the cost is a little high (41… more

Pros: nice location, excellent food at the buffet, rooms very clean e nice personnel. Cons: unlucky with the room (many things didn't work and we had no offer for compensation), the beach bar service when asked for a drink in the late afternoon/evening was never ready, the cost is a little high (410 euro/night for a standard double room) at this rate we expect a better customar care. Crazy that we have to pay for the beach beds on the beach hotel. The gym should be better equipped and bigger.

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