Hotel Palia Puerto Del Sol

“Lovely complex and staff close to most things”

Very spacious apartment plenty of wardrobe space clean complementary tea coffee etc sachets of course soap and 2in 1 wash in shower which was roomy and modern seating area very spacious and comfortable nice balcony with gorgeous marina view (pay extra for this) dining are plenty of room because it… more

Very spacious apartment plenty of wardrobe space clean complementary tea coffee etc sachets of course soap and 2in 1 wash in shower which was roomy and modern seating area very spacious and comfortable nice balcony with gorgeous marina view (pay extra for this) dining are plenty of room because it is close to end of season food was very generic but u would not starve this seems to be the case in all inclusive restaurants food was lovely tho meats were fatty pop juice and wine on tap plenty of fresh fruits hams cheese bread tools salads lovely views of the marina any time of the day staff so helpful and pleasant the chill out bar to small lovely but not enough seating space or chairs to enjoy a drink in the evening spent 3 nights there out of 7 the rest of the time bought drink to take to room very little all inclusive drinks to witch was disappointing it was extra €2.70 for pina clarda not much but it adds up and not what u want when all inclusive pools were lovely never saw the kids pool as it was just the 2 of us snack bar was nice beer and soft drinks on tap pour your own coffee available seen some entertainment in the evening was good they had a free shuttle bus that take you to Cala gran beach wich is handy it’s about a 10-15 minute walk to Cala egos and about the same to Cala d or we did have a power cut but was sorted in about 15 mins water went off twice so no shower or toilet water on are last night maintenance was sorted straight away if u have mobility issues ie walking aids scooters I would avoid as there only one lift and that’s to the dining area every where else is stairs u can access the chill out bar as there is a ramp but even the appartments are all stairs definitely no good for scooters or walking aids if needed the complex itself is very big but lovely there is a few residents blocks within the complex apart from this we enjoyed are stay would definitely stay again it’s central to most things safe is €25 for 7nights but u do get €10 back if u return the key and towels are€10 to hire for the sun loungers u can also hire a car from the reception there is on site parking to enjoy your stay we did

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“Excellent Value for money”

We have just returned from a week at this fabulous hotel. This is the 3rd time visiting and I am pleased to say we will be visiting for a 4th. The Hotel is 3*+ and I firmly believe it is fantastic value for money. The location is impeccable. The apartments have always been clean and cleaned daily. … more

We have just returned from a week at this fabulous hotel. This is the 3rd time visiting and I am pleased to say we will be visiting for a 4th. The Hotel is 3*+ and I firmly believe it is fantastic value for money. The location is impeccable. The apartments have always been clean and cleaned daily. The staff are very polite and respectful. In any stay we have had, we have never had an issue with the food selection on the buffet or from the snack bar. We did however notice that this year there was more of a selection available particularly at breakfast and with the added option of chips and nuggets, which I can only assume was to cater further from comments on reviews regarding lack of selection. Yes, during our stay the water did cut off in the evening of two separate days. The issue was responded to promptly and was back in use within the morning. And as far we are aware the issue was not with the hotel itself but within the area. The electric did also cut out on one of the days but was back working within a couple of hours. We didn't experience any issues with "drunk Brits" just people enjoying themselves and laughing. Yes, the evening entertainment is more focused towards the french. However, the staff and entertainment staff do speak English also. Would highly recommend visiting Cala Petita which is fantastic bar/restaurant on Cala d'Or beach. The food is amazing and they have some great live music too occasionally. There's also an excellent selection of bars and restaurants around the marina of the hotel and a little local spar. Really looking forward to booking again at this gem ✌️❤️

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“Overall great experience for the price paid”

I’d say the hotel rating of 3+ is bang on correct, but has good potential to be a 4 star. I really enjoyed my week here and would recommend to others, not sure why there are so many negative reviews! Room: - We stayed in 142 above reception, which we felt was well located and pretty quiet. - Spac… more

I’d say the hotel rating of 3+ is bang on correct, but has good potential to be a 4 star. I really enjoyed my week here and would recommend to others, not sure why there are so many negative reviews! Room: - We stayed in 142 above reception, which we felt was well located and pretty quiet. - Spacious, comfortable and good storage. - Looked clean at first glance but definitely could have been cleaner - a fair few stains on the floor and door frame, and a fair bit of general wear and tear (one of the patio doors didn’t close properly, socket in bathroom wasn’t secure, lots of limescale on shower head). - Wasn’t a fan of the salt water shower/sink but absolutely not a major issue Location: - Amazing! Right on the marina, could watch the boats while eating in the restaurant or up at the Chill Out Bar. Sooo many restaurant/cafe/bar options around the marina (Recommend Bocana especially) - Right next to a Spar. - 15-20 mins walk to Cala D’Or and beaches - Jet 2 coach transfer from airport took about 50 mins on the way there but almost 2 hours on the way back. Facilities/entertainment: - Table tennis, tennis, pool (2€ a game) all great - Pool area was generally lovely but there were a lot of flies - Chill Out Bar was great with lovely staff, not always enough seating in the evenings though and sometimes had to sit on sun loungers - WiFi not brilliant, could only connect in the room and it would disconnect often - Music around the pool/at the bar was very hit or miss, a lot of dance music which didn’t seem to fit the audience of mainly older people - Many people have complained that everything is catered towards the French - hard disagree! Staff will happily speak to you in English and ALL entertainment that I saw was explained in English, French and Spanish. Food/Drink: - Buffet generally really good, similar to other all inclusive quality I’ve had before - Decent amount of variety, highlights for me included fresh pancakes, breakfast options, chicken paella, fresh fruit - Drinks honestly not great - coffee tasted bad, cocktails weren’t on all inclusive, cost about 2.50€ but they weren’t very nice either. They put very very large measures of spirits in everything which was generous but meant nothing tasted great. - Snack bar food not great, except pancakes, but these didn’t come out til 4.30ish Recommendations: - Santanyí market on Wednesday/Saturday - hourly bus from main road near hotel, bus and market were VERY busy so maybe try go for when it opens - La Pappa in Cala D’Or - Mini golf in Cala D’Or - Es Fortí - walk along the footpath from the roundabout near the Spar and you can cut down a few different sets of steps and end up right down on the rocks by the sea on the way - Bocana just next to hotel Overall, good value for money and would recommend on the basis of it being very well located. Definitely has potential to be a true 4 star hotel.

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“Very nice! Good value, wouldn't trust bad reviews”

I don't think the bad reviews here make much sense, the hotel is really quite nice and great value (we paid ~700pp for 7 nights all-inclusive). It's well-located, clean, and a nice place to spend a holiday. Breaking down our experience: Room - Fairly clean and gets serviced every day - there were … more

I don't think the bad reviews here make much sense, the hotel is really quite nice and great value (we paid ~700pp for 7 nights all-inclusive). It's well-located, clean, and a nice place to spend a holiday. Breaking down our experience: Room - Fairly clean and gets serviced every day - there were some stains on the floor/doorframe but they weren't a huge problem - The shower is a saltwater shower as some reviews have said but that's not necessarily a bad thing Food Good: - Lots of choice at the buffet, 5-6 main dish choices and always fish on the grill, plus plenty of sides, all of which were quite nice - not restaurant quality but exactly what you'd want from a buffet -Breakfast especially was nice, with eggs, hashbrowns, churros and pancakes all being made fresh Less good: -Not too much choice at the snack bar -The coffee was actually really quite bad -The alcohol included in the all-inclusive isn't great, and the cocktails weren't too nice either, but they are very very generous with the amount they give you! Entertainment/facilities etc -Not bad at all, and also definitely not just in French! Reviews that say they don't cater to English people don't make any sense at all, they address you in whatever language you speak and announcements are given in English, French, and Spanish - The pool and pool area are perfectly nice and the staff are all friendly - Good table tennis tables and plenty of sports to do, plus a pool table (but that's 2 euros a game)

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“5 nights couples stay 🇪🇸🍷☀️”

Upon arrival we were greeted by very friendly staff who explained the hotel meal times, map, coach to the beach etc which was lovely. This hotel is across a big space and has lots of steps/up hill/downhill so wouldn’t be suitable for wheelchair users. Rooms are modern and big! However there are s… more

Upon arrival we were greeted by very friendly staff who explained the hotel meal times, map, coach to the beach etc which was lovely. This hotel is across a big space and has lots of steps/up hill/downhill so wouldn’t be suitable for wheelchair users. Rooms are modern and big! However there are some grotty parts, we had stains on the floor and the bathroom had parts of rust etc. Not sure if this was because it’s end of season and some work is needed. Room shower is salt water which wasn’t advertised but we wasn’t bothered by this, the pools are also salt water but we hardly went in as they were freezing in October time 😅 The chill out bar has a lovely vibe and the views across the marina are amazing, a lot of the entertainment was aimed at French more than English (loads of French people here). I read on another review that it’s a French chain so that must be why. Food wasn’t the best, cold and not much choice, we ate out most of the time. Snack bar did give me the ick as food was just left there all day in the heat. We paid 50 euros to have an extended check out which wasn’t too bad of a price. Luggage room bit dodgy doesn’t lock so not safe to keep valuables in. Entertainment was definitely low budget and cheesy, but each to their own. We played bingo one of the nights in the chill out bar that was fun. Seats scarce within chill out bar of an evening in October, wouldn’t like to imagine what it’s like in peak summer. Location is about 15/20 min walk to centre but you don’t mind this due to the amazing marina views! I would stay here again for a cheap getaway, it has been better than other budget hotels I’ve stayed in.

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