Rey Don Jaime Hotel, Santa Ponsa
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The Rey Don Jaime, with its Spanish influence, is very popular with holidaymakers young and old alike. The main public rooms possess traditional Spanish-style furnishings, giving the Rey Don Jaime its grand historical feel, for which it is well known. loading...
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Rey Don Jaime Hotel Reviews
" amazing!!
that just... "
amazing!!
that just about sums the holiday up..
myself (18) and my family of 6 all came home last night from rey don jaime
my auntie and cousin also stayed in the resort but in a different hotel -
they spent most of their time however in ours as it was so good
food - was great, there was a good variety every night with themed nights also.. the chef also did carvery every night and two different soups were served each night
Rooms - we had 2 rooms between 6.. they were fuly air conditioned and the maids did a great job every day.. the balcony was small - however, we did not need one as we spent as little time in the rooms as possible because we wanted to get outside to the entertainment!!
location - was excellent - literally 10 seconds to the beach and a good variety of shops.. also a Mcdonalds and burger king!!! the night life in santa ponsa is also very close and great for people my age. it is also only 10euros for a taxi to magaluf!!! close enough but not too close!!!
entertainment - was the best!! day and night there was always something for all to do - adults children and teens. the shows put on were very good and the children thouroughly enjoyed actualy performing in the disney show! a big shout out to crazy max - and of course the rest of them, who put so mych energy into their work both on and off duty
i cant wait to return!!!!!!!!!
that just about sums the holiday up..
myself (18) and my family of 6 all came home last night from rey don jaime
my auntie and cousin also stayed in the resort but in a different hotel -
they spent most of their time however in ours as it was so good
food - was great, there was a good variety every night with themed nights also.. the chef also did carvery every night and two different soups were served each night
Rooms - we had 2 rooms between 6.. they were fuly air conditioned and the maids did a great job every day.. the balcony was small - however, we did not need one as we spent as little time in the rooms as possible because we wanted to get outside to the entertainment!!
location - was excellent - literally 10 seconds to the beach and a good variety of shops.. also a Mcdonalds and burger king!!! the night life in santa ponsa is also very close and great for people my age. it is also only 10euros for a taxi to magaluf!!! close enough but not too close!!!
entertainment - was the best!! day and night there was always something for all to do - adults children and teens. the shows put on were very good and the children thouroughly enjoyed actualy performing in the disney show! a big shout out to crazy max - and of course the rest of them, who put so mych energy into their work both on and off duty
i cant wait to return!!!!!!!!!
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Family holiday for 2 weeks ages 2 x... "
Submitted By: retired and lovin it
Family holiday for 2 weeks ages 2 x 60+ 1x40 1x30 3 teens and one child aged 4.excellent holiday by all concerned.hotel clean and well serviced by reliable lifts,we where 1/2 board and the food was excellent roasts most days plus plenty of traditional choices.staff friendly and helpfull.entertainment staff worth an extra mention Max in particular as the loudest energetic member of the team,but they all worked well together and gave it there all/entertainment very good,plus a bar in hotel stayed open to 0300 for the karioke quiz crowd.Plenty of sun beds the first week but as we moved into main season the available area arround the pool was taken up with dozens more tables and chairs for outside cafe/bar restricting space for sunbeds.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Stayed in the Hotel Rey Don Jamie in... "
Submitted By: Mrs Jean Byrne
Stayed in the Hotel Rey Don Jamie in may 08, there was 12 of us all ladies aged from 37 to 72! and we all had a fantastic time. The Staff were All excellent so was the food. the entertainment was THE BEST with shows and bingo on every night, the 2 young men who do most of the entertainment were absolutely great they entertained us all night, as were the 2 young ladies what personalities they all had.
The rooms were really nice but limited wardrobe space,but they did have English tv, The Hotel was lovely and clean!!The only downfall was it was a bit smokey in the entertainment rooms!!!! But All in All a fab Holiday
The rooms were really nice but limited wardrobe space,but they did have English tv, The Hotel was lovely and clean!!The only downfall was it was a bit smokey in the entertainment rooms!!!! But All in All a fab Holiday
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- Date of Holiday:May 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:freedom direct
" Stayed at the hotel early May. We... "
Submitted By: Mrs L Goodenough
Stayed at the hotel early May. We were extremely disappointed as we had read such good reviews posted last year. The food was of very poor quality and mainly luke warm. We even had to re-heat cups of tea in the microwave as the tea machine didn't boil the water. No fresh fruit platter was provided - tinned fruit and very few fresh vegetables - frozen were provided.
We had complained and were told that it was because the hotel was full of Spanish pensioners. We don't accept this explanation. Also the tables were very slowed to be clear and the standard of linen was appalling. No full table cloths - just runners going mid-way across the table and some of these were very worn.
Also rooms were very basic - no toiletries in the bathroom and the shower was unusable as fixed very high on the wall and not height adjustable. No bin provided in the main bedroom.
Definitely wouldn't go back to this hotel.
We had complained and were told that it was because the hotel was full of Spanish pensioners. We don't accept this explanation. Also the tables were very slowed to be clear and the standard of linen was appalling. No full table cloths - just runners going mid-way across the table and some of these were very worn.
Also rooms were very basic - no toiletries in the bathroom and the shower was unusable as fixed very high on the wall and not height adjustable. No bin provided in the main bedroom.
Definitely wouldn't go back to this hotel.
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- Date of Holiday:May 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Sunshine.co.uk
" Stayed at the hotel early May. We... "
Submitted By: Mrs L Goodenough
Stayed at the hotel early May. We were extremely disappointed as we had read such good reviews posted last year. The food was of very poor quality and mainly luke warm. We even had to re-heat cups of tea in the microwave as the tea machine didn't boil the water. No fresh fruit platter was provided - tinned fruit and very few fresh vegetables - frozen were provided.
We had complained and were told that it was because the hotel was full of Spanish pensioners. We don't accept this explanation. Also the tables were very slowed to be clear and the standard of linen was appalling. No full table cloths - just runners going mid-way across the table and some of these were very worn.
Also rooms were very basic - no toiletries in the bathroom and the shower was unusable as fixed very high on the wall and not height adjustable. No bin provided in the main bedroom.
Definitely wouldn't go back to this hotel.
We had complained and were told that it was because the hotel was full of Spanish pensioners. We don't accept this explanation. Also the tables were very slowed to be clear and the standard of linen was appalling. No full table cloths - just runners going mid-way across the table and some of these were very worn.
Also rooms were very basic - no toiletries in the bathroom and the shower was unusable as fixed very high on the wall and not height adjustable. No bin provided in the main bedroom.
Definitely wouldn't go back to this hotel.
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- Date of Holiday:May 2005
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Sunshine.co.uk
" We were a party of 4 adults sharing... "
Submitted By: Mrs A Tate
We were a party of 4 adults sharing two rooms, which I thought were quite small.
On arrival one of the rooms smelt really strongly of smoke, we contacted reception who were very helpful, and were allocated another a few doors away. We couldn't get our shower to stay at a constant temperature, but the other party found theirs fine.
Overall the facilities are good and we enjoyed the choice and variety of food on offer. However the selection of red wine was very limited.
The daytime and evening entertainment was ok, the karaoke was abit too loud on occasions, and people were not very quiet coming back to their rooms after. The pool area is spacious with plenty of sun beds but the pool was absolutely freezing, with only a few children going in.
The hotel is near the lovely sandy beach and a gentle stroll into the busier areas either left or right at the bottom of the street.
All in all we enjoyed ourselves and it was great to have a break at this time of the year.
The weather was quite kind, cloudy most mornings but warm and sunny in the afternoons.
On arrival one of the rooms smelt really strongly of smoke, we contacted reception who were very helpful, and were allocated another a few doors away. We couldn't get our shower to stay at a constant temperature, but the other party found theirs fine.
Overall the facilities are good and we enjoyed the choice and variety of food on offer. However the selection of red wine was very limited.
The daytime and evening entertainment was ok, the karaoke was abit too loud on occasions, and people were not very quiet coming back to their rooms after. The pool area is spacious with plenty of sun beds but the pool was absolutely freezing, with only a few children going in.
The hotel is near the lovely sandy beach and a gentle stroll into the busier areas either left or right at the bottom of the street.
All in all we enjoyed ourselves and it was great to have a break at this time of the year.
The weather was quite kind, cloudy most mornings but warm and sunny in the afternoons.
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- Date of Holiday:Oct 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Jet 2 Holidays
" My husband and I had a wonderful 10... "
Submitted By: Mrs S Clark
My husband and I had a wonderful 10 days at this hotel. We have been to Majorca five times and this was the best hotel was have stayed in.
The pool was lovely and not very deep with a nice paddling pool area for children. Food was first class with plenty of variety. The staff were very helpful and efficient.
Entertainment was excellent and a lovely clean beach was only a stones throw away. I would recommend this hotel to anyone. I would certainly return.
The pool was lovely and not very deep with a nice paddling pool area for children. Food was first class with plenty of variety. The staff were very helpful and efficient.
Entertainment was excellent and a lovely clean beach was only a stones throw away. I would recommend this hotel to anyone. I would certainly return.
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Flyglobespan
" Having spent a very enjoyable week on... "
Submitted By: Mrs M Aston
Having spent a very enjoyable week on the cruise ship Celebration and been completely satisfied with accommodation, service, food, and shore trips, I was extremely disappointed when we arrived at the Hotel Marina Rey Don Jaime.
Disappointed is not strong enough, devastated would be more appropriate.
The smell as we walked through reception was absolutely disgusting. I thought the hotel had an internal problem with drains and expected this to be sorted but the foul smell remained throughout our stay.
This prevented me and my family even sitting by the pool and when we ventured in and out of the hotel we made a dash to the lifts or the hotel door so as not to vomit. Once outside and past the hotel, the smell disappeared.
I had booked accommodation in a family room for three. The room was very small with less than half a metre of wardrobe space between three and no room to walk past each other.
The cabin on the ship had been twice the size! I asked for a bigger room and was told nothing was available, however the following day I did manage to secure a larger room for a minor fee.
The staff in the hotel were polite and the Thomson representative helpful. I advised that I would move anywhere on the Island at whatever cost as I did not wish to spend the last week of my holiday in this place.
Having spent just over £4500.00 with one week to go I certainly expected a better standard from Thomson than this. Unfortunately, the representative advised that having checked nothing was available on the Island.
I expressed disbelief that Thomsons had twinned this particular hotel with the cruise we had been on. What were they thinking of?!
The representative told me that I was not the only person to complain about this and completed a complaint form on my behalf which was to be forward to Thomsons and a copy retained at the hotel. I was told that I would get a reply from Thomsons. Having been back home for almost five weeks I can advise that I have received no communication from Thomsons.
I will also advise that I was lucky enough to meet some friends in Majorca and for three of the days during that week we were able to stay with them.
At no time did we eat in the Hotel so additional cost was incurred for all meals.
I am disappointed that I have not had a response from Thomsons but even more so that they ever thought to put guests in to this hotel in the first place.
My holiday, which I consider reasonably expensive and therefore should have been of a certain standard, was totally RUINED!!
Disappointed is not strong enough, devastated would be more appropriate.
The smell as we walked through reception was absolutely disgusting. I thought the hotel had an internal problem with drains and expected this to be sorted but the foul smell remained throughout our stay.
This prevented me and my family even sitting by the pool and when we ventured in and out of the hotel we made a dash to the lifts or the hotel door so as not to vomit. Once outside and past the hotel, the smell disappeared.
I had booked accommodation in a family room for three. The room was very small with less than half a metre of wardrobe space between three and no room to walk past each other.
The cabin on the ship had been twice the size! I asked for a bigger room and was told nothing was available, however the following day I did manage to secure a larger room for a minor fee.
The staff in the hotel were polite and the Thomson representative helpful. I advised that I would move anywhere on the Island at whatever cost as I did not wish to spend the last week of my holiday in this place.
Having spent just over £4500.00 with one week to go I certainly expected a better standard from Thomson than this. Unfortunately, the representative advised that having checked nothing was available on the Island.
I expressed disbelief that Thomsons had twinned this particular hotel with the cruise we had been on. What were they thinking of?!
The representative told me that I was not the only person to complain about this and completed a complaint form on my behalf which was to be forward to Thomsons and a copy retained at the hotel. I was told that I would get a reply from Thomsons. Having been back home for almost five weeks I can advise that I have received no communication from Thomsons.
I will also advise that I was lucky enough to meet some friends in Majorca and for three of the days during that week we were able to stay with them.
At no time did we eat in the Hotel so additional cost was incurred for all meals.
I am disappointed that I have not had a response from Thomsons but even more so that they ever thought to put guests in to this hotel in the first place.
My holiday, which I consider reasonably expensive and therefore should have been of a certain standard, was totally RUINED!!
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:ThomsonSkytours
" We have just come back from this... "
Submitted By: Mrs S Gemmell
We have just come back from this hotel, The hotel was absolutely fantastic; accommodation excellent, very clean, rooms cleaned each day and always fresh towels and bedding.
There was also plenty of choice at meals, no complaint there. All the staff were excellent, very helpful.
Now looking forward to booking next year for two weeks this time. Santa Ponsa is a lovely place.
There was also plenty of choice at meals, no complaint there. All the staff were excellent, very helpful.
Now looking forward to booking next year for two weeks this time. Santa Ponsa is a lovely place.
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Barrhead Travel
" we are 10 people and 1 child who went... "
Submitted By: Mrs J Amey
we are 10 people and 1 child who went on a family holiday to the Don Rey Jaime hotel and had a truly wonderfull time. All of the staff were absolutely great. The cleanliness every where was 2nd to none. The entertainment was lovely every evening. We had a really good laugh all day every day. We cannot fault anything at all, and would highly recommend this hotel to anyone. Can't wait to go again. Oh! and the entertainment throughout the day was great as well.
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" I have recently been on a family... "
Submitted By: Miss E Graham
I have recently been on a family holiday where the ages ranged from 3 -75. We found the holiday absolutely fantastic. The entertainment team worked extremely hard to ensure that everyone had a lovely holiday without being pushy. The evening entertainment especially was enjoyed by all, there was something for everyone. The food and rooms were basic however this did not compromise the holiday. I would definitely recommend this holiday and area of Majorca to anyone. The access to the shops, beaches and bars are within close proximity.
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" Just back from 10/11 days. Overall... "
Submitted By: Mr J M Stewart
Just back from 10/11 days. Overall the hotel was very good. There was a wide variation of food, cooked to reasonably high standards. The evening entertainment was excellent with an outside seating area. Staff were helpful and friendly and the maid service was regular and efficient.
The beach is less than five minutes walk away and the pool is quite large with a dedicated kiddie section. Mozzies were a bit of a nightmare, take plenty of repellant!! You cannot access the area to the sunbeds until 8.30am (locked door). This is great for those of us who have had to get up at 7am at other hotels to get a sunbed.
There is a quite large indoor entertainment area in case of poor weather and there is a games room and also a separate pub (open til 3am) for those of you who want to do Karaoke, could not hear this as the pub is in a separate building so no worries about the noise. Part of the Marina Group. Overall very good and would recommend a visit.
The beach is less than five minutes walk away and the pool is quite large with a dedicated kiddie section. Mozzies were a bit of a nightmare, take plenty of repellant!! You cannot access the area to the sunbeds until 8.30am (locked door). This is great for those of us who have had to get up at 7am at other hotels to get a sunbed.
There is a quite large indoor entertainment area in case of poor weather and there is a games room and also a separate pub (open til 3am) for those of you who want to do Karaoke, could not hear this as the pub is in a separate building so no worries about the noise. Part of the Marina Group. Overall very good and would recommend a visit.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Having stayed in various Santa Ponsa... "
Submitted By: Mr L Croucher
Having stayed in various Santa Ponsa hotels I can conclude this was by far the best.
The whole hotel (other than corridors) is air conditioned and very clean. The food and the selection were extremely good.
As a single, hotels can sometimes be a little unfriendly but the "pub" bar made everyone welcome with something going on every night after the main hotel entertainment finished.
I loved it and would go again.
The whole hotel (other than corridors) is air conditioned and very clean. The food and the selection were extremely good.
As a single, hotels can sometimes be a little unfriendly but the "pub" bar made everyone welcome with something going on every night after the main hotel entertainment finished.
I loved it and would go again.
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" The hotel and the resort could not be... "
Submitted By: Miss E C Scholes
The hotel and the resort could not be faulted in my opinion! Rey don Jamie was one of the best hotels I have stayed in. The food was fantastic, staff were all kind and helpful and also the cleanliness was good! The entertainment staff were brilliant they catered for both the adults and children!
The resort of Santa Ponsa was great as I am 18 and went with 2 of my friends and my mum and dad we found that it had a lot of good bars and night clubs which stayed open until 6am! Simplys and Greenhill’s are places that I would recommend to go!
Also my parents had a good time, as there was bars in other parts of the resort for them to enjoy! Santa Ponsa is situated in a good place, as it is only 10minute drive to Magaluf!
Overall this was one of the best holidays I have been on and will b returning next year!
The resort of Santa Ponsa was great as I am 18 and went with 2 of my friends and my mum and dad we found that it had a lot of good bars and night clubs which stayed open until 6am! Simplys and Greenhill’s are places that I would recommend to go!
Also my parents had a good time, as there was bars in other parts of the resort for them to enjoy! Santa Ponsa is situated in a good place, as it is only 10minute drive to Magaluf!
Overall this was one of the best holidays I have been on and will b returning next year!
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
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The bar staff were really friendly, coming over as soon as we sat down, they always had smiles on their faces.
When we were having breakfast the maids would clean our room and we could go up knowing our rooms were emaculate with fresh clean towels every day. They always say hello if you pass one however dirty you felt your room was.
The entertainment team were excellent. We looked forward to bingo bongo every night with mad max's shakey shakey dance and Ians quizes. I'm lucky enough to say our group won the line twice, and the quiz once, on the last night we were all close to winning the full house of 230 euros. During the day we were all entertained if we decided to stay by the pool in the day, becuase of the estactially brilliant marina entertainment team. {Ian, Mad Max, kaitie, Rosh, Laura and Ellis} we took part in water polo, water areobics, paella quiz, t shirt game, lilo races, cocktail game, and many other things with prizes if you won. During the night we had fun and laughs with the older max in the bar pub, which consisted of an impossible quiz which my dad seemed to know the majority of the answers. One question was true or false there are more deaths caused by donkeys world wide then aeroplane deaths.
All in all we had a fantastic time i recomend it to anyone who wants to go to santa ponsa.