Marinda Gardens Aparthotel, Cala N Bosch, Spain
Hotel Information
Hotel Description:
The Aparthotel Marinda Garden, reformed and modernised in 2005, is a complex with bungalow-style apartments and horizontal construction that is perfectly integrated into the natural surroundings, located just 700 metres from the crystal-clear waters of Cala en Bosc.Nearby Hotels Viewed by Other Travellers
Marinda Gardens Aparthotel Reviews
" brilliant "
Submitted By: kellyandpaulAdvice: there are boat trips where u can snorkle wiv the fish costs 15euro was good
Activities: the best places for eating was leli's restaurant, chaplins bar and nou port thats the 3 best places
Good for: Beach
" Value for money "
Submitted By: AddyGood for: Beach
" Excellent!!! "
Submitted By: hols09Advice: Been to Cala'N Bosch twice and still loved it!
Activities: The Aqua Park a great day out.
Good for: Beach
" awesome "
Submitted By: menorca 08Advice: it was brilliant and we recommend it to anyone.we would go back there anyday
Activities: the beach was nice and so was ciutedella
Good for: Beach
" Fab holiday but WARNING! "
Submitted By: Lisa LucasAll in all though, apart from that shock of that, we had a great holiday. I think the thing with the Marinda is that at the end of the day it is a three star hotel and, yes, it could do with a bit of TLC here and there, but we didn't pay a four star price and so didn't expect a four star hotel but by the end of our holiday I loved it and think for the money we paid we did really well. The shows in the evening were OK, not fantastic but once we'd seen a couple we appreciated how hard the entertainment team worked. We liked the set out of the hotel as it gave it a village appearance. The marina was very nice and a short stroll away. We found the staff pleasant and helpful and the cleaners fab. Calan Bosch is a quiet, relaxing resort. The kids were very happy and that made for a happy mum and dad. Other holidaymakers were nice. The hotel had a nice friendly feel to it and was not at all chavvy as some hotels can be. Had a great time and hope, if you are going, you do too - just watch out for the windows !
Advice: Great for families with lovely beach.
Activities:
Good for: Beach
" Outstanding "
Submitted By: the paddicksWe were all inclusive and the food was excellent and great value for money the only thing that you need to be aware of is that the pool side snacks are only avaialble between 12.00-13.00 and after that you ahve to pay(albeit you get 50% reduction).
The compelx was kept immaculate and the gardens were very well tended. There were always plenty of sunbeds and the entertainment team worked tirelessly to entertain everyone. The activities throughout the day were enjoyed by my 9 year old and by night the shows were very entertaining. Nothing was ever too much trouble for the enterntainments team and my daughter is really missing them since we returned home.
It was only a 5 minute walk into the Marina which is really nice itself with plenty of restaurants and shops. Cuidadella was a 10 minute bus ride which is also worth a visit.
Overall an excellent holiday and one which I would certainly recommend I cannot wait to go back next year.
Advice: An area for families or couples wnating a quite relaxing break
Activities: Marina
Good for: Beach
" Ideal for young families "
Submitted By: chelle09The food in the hotel was nice, with plenty of choice to suit all tastes. It was better than some all inclusives that I have stayed in.
Entertainment throughout the day was good, with entertainers hosting football games, rifle shooting, table tennis tournaments etc.
The evening entertainment was ok, with a couple of good shows on. The young children were catered for with a mini disco every night. We however were holidaying with two teenagers, and there wasn't much to keep them amused on an evening - perhaps a teenage club would have been good, where they could hang out and do there own thing.
The pool area was a bit of a let down, and not as big as the photos would lead you to believe. For a complex of that size, it could have done with a pool area twice the size. The pool was often overcrowded, and it was impossible to swim in it due to the number of lilos and toys in there.I know we were there at peak times and you should expect it to be busy, but it just wasn't big enough. The sunbeds however were plentiful and surprisingly comfortable.
Staff at the complex were very friendly, no problems there.
We enjoyed our holiday, the accommodation, location and food were all very good, so if you have booked to go -enjoy.
Advice: Beautiful place, lovely marina and beach.
Activities: Water park at Cala n Blanes is worth a visit -especially if holidaying with children.
Good for: Beach
" great holiday "
Submitted By: rachelgMarinda Garden provided clean and comfortable accomodation and has a large swimming pool area.Sun-beds were easily available and the pools(x3) were suitable for all age groups, with young children having their own shallow pool.
Thomas Cook kids club was well-run thanks to Cat, Danni and Russell. The hotel's entertainment team provided a fantastic service for children too, with a mini-club and other activities on offer during the day. They also excelled themselves every evening with a mini disco and then family entertainment, including some very enjoyable shows.Special thanks to Susanna,who was so friendly and worked hard day and night to ensure that we were well entertained.
We found Thomas Cook rep Dennis very helpful too.
The restaurant was very clean and food was varied, fresh and of a very high standard.
All staff were friendly and efficient throughout the complex.
My only negative comments are about the general shabbiness of the complex, which made it less attractive in my opinion than some neighbouring hotels.The garden and recreation areas are unkempt and the kids club accomodation, and childrens playground, also look scruffy. Those staying in ground-floor appartments have no choice but to hang towels and washing out to dry in what are essentially public areas, because of a lack of privacy around their appartments.With the complex full by the end of our stay this added to the unattractive appearance of outside areas. However overall a very family- friendly complex and resort.
Good for: Beach
" the best holiday ive had "
Submitted By: whites09Advice: fantasic fam,ily friendly holiday
Activities: el pato and goody goody and the hola glass bottom boat
Good for: Beach
" Highly recommended "
Submitted By: smithysnrAs per other reviewers, I was sceptical and somewhat concerned at what we were letting ourselves in for when booking at the Marinda Gardens. We were very pleasantly surprised. We booked self catering and on arrival were offered to upgrade to all inclusive or half board or just drinks. As the resort has so many great restaurants we felt we would be missing out of we took this option. We were given a 1st floor apartment with a large balcony. As commented on in previous reviews, the lower ground apartments had very small outside areas that could not be called a balcony as it was basically a tiled piece of floor with barely enough room for 2 or 3 chairs. There were no railings on some and it was not private at all. We lucked out by having an upper floor apartment. We were overlooking the outdoor entertainment which was not a problem as the double glazing did a very good job. The rooms were quite spacious. What I didn't like was the fact that the main bedroom had two single beds pushed together. It would have been nice to have a double! Our two children slept on the bed settees in the living room and they were perfectly happy.The self catering facilities were adequate. A kettle and toaster and microwave were provided. There was a t.v, phone and hairdryer in the room. The cleaners came 5 times a week and the rooms were thoroughly cleaned-they did a great job and nothing was too much trouble. The pool area was large and we had no trouble getting sunbeds. I cannot say what this would be like in peak season but there were loads of beds that had not even been put out. The pools and pool area were kept very clean. The entertainment staff were a Godsend! They worked very hard during the day by having a mini club in the morning and a kids club in the afternoon. They were constantly around the pool area encouraging parents and children to take part in various activities.I must thank Susana for being so patient with my 2 1/2 year old! We ventured out most nights but we did catch the kids mini disco a couple of times, casino night and the parrot show. There were shows and live music too so plenty for everyone. The prices at the bars and snack bars were average but the shop on site sold ice-creams cheaper than the snack bar, so we bought them there instead! What I found strange was the fact that the Marinda Gardens was All Inclusive, half board and self catering. We noticed that the all inclusive status was being abused as people were getting things for self catering holiday makers. My experience with all inclusive usually meant that you had one drink and one plate of food at a snack bar, but here they had no problem giving as much as 4 at a time!!
Overall we thoroughly enjoyed staying at the Marinda Garden and would happily book again. Although I would be disappointed if we had a ground floor apartment purely because of the lack of patio and privacy.
Advice: Great family friendly resort with great restaurants. Hoping to return again next year!
Activities: Take the Cala'n Bosch train around the resort or take a bike ride if you feel more energetic!
Good for: Beach
" fantastic holiday "
Submitted By: shotts4All in all we had a fantastic holiday and had some great laughs, thanks to all the staff at miranda!!!!!
Advice: go all inclusive as its expensive to eat and drink especially with a family.
Activities: visit big apple for a great night
Good for: Beach
" great fun "
Submitted By: darren wakefieldAdvice: book it up for a good holiday7
Activities: shaheen indian
" I had read comments on this site... "
Submitted By: Ms SMy Son wants to go back next year and has learnt to swim and made lots of friends.
I got it as a last minute deal and was very pleased.
" Like many others we too were a bit... "
Submitted By: Mr Jon ClackThe resort itself is lovely,especially around the marina,avoid the water park untill wednesday afternoons where the hotel do a deal for 5 euro's you can go for the afternoon which is enough to be honest,usual price 17 euro's which makes for an expensive day for a family of 4.
All in all an excellent holiday,you cant believe anyone could give it 1 or 2 out of ten,no pleasing some people i suppose,probably opposition hotels trying to put people off,we are certainly going to consider returning next year.









Advice: Lovely clean beaches and lively nightlife
Activities: The harbour at Cala n Bosch with many bars to choose from
Good for: Beach