Riu Cala Esmeralda Hotel, Cala D'Or, Spain
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Hotel Riu Cala Esmeralda is situated in a modern and lively resort of Cala Dor with its 1,5 kilometre long beach of fine sand, in the north-east of the island of Majorca. The Riu Cala Esmerelda Hotel is located 75 km from the centre of Palma and 60 km from the airport. Nearest shopping centre is only 500m away from the hotel. Hotel has 151 guestrooms featuring Bath/WC, Hairdryer, Telephone, Central heating/air conditioning (depending on the season), Mini bar, Sat-TV, In-room safe and Balcony loading...
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Riu Cala Esmeralda Hotel Reviews
" Never go back there again!
For... "
Never go back there again!
For a 4 star Hotel I was disappointed.
We have had better from other Hotels in the area.
Some of the food every day was stale so started to eat out instead.
The rooms are very clean and you do get a nice view.
But the balconies are very small for this 4 star and so are the rooms.
Dont get me wrong clean Hotel nice reception and pool area but with regular stale food and a small room we know you can get better.
we've had better in Cal Dor many times
For a 4 star Hotel I was disappointed.
We have had better from other Hotels in the area.
Some of the food every day was stale so started to eat out instead.
The rooms are very clean and you do get a nice view.
But the balconies are very small for this 4 star and so are the rooms.
Dont get me wrong clean Hotel nice reception and pool area but with regular stale food and a small room we know you can get better.
we've had better in Cal Dor many times
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- Date of Holiday:May 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Never go back there again!
For... "
Never go back there again!
For a 4 star Hotel I was disappointed.
We have had better from other Hotels in the area.
Some of the food every day was stale so started to eat out instead.
The rooms are very clean and you do get a nice view.
But the balconies are very small for this 4 star and so are the rooms.
Dont get me wrong clean Hotel nice reception and pool area but with regular stale food and a small room we know you can get better.
we've had better in Cal Dor many times
For a 4 star Hotel I was disappointed.
We have had better from other Hotels in the area.
Some of the food every day was stale so started to eat out instead.
The rooms are very clean and you do get a nice view.
But the balconies are very small for this 4 star and so are the rooms.
Dont get me wrong clean Hotel nice reception and pool area but with regular stale food and a small room we know you can get better.
we've had better in Cal Dor many times
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- Date of Holiday:May 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" We went to Gran Canaria again as it's... "
Submitted By: Mr G Wraight
We went to Gran Canaria again as it's hot/warm all year round. We stayed at the Cala D'or apartments, which we were plesantly surprised with. We thought it would have been more basic than it was. We arrived with a nice welcome at reception, then went down to our room which in itself had everything that you need as there is a fridge (clean) and hotplate for cooking (clean). There aren't any t.v's in the room but you don't miss it, it was nice not to watch it and after all your on holiday! Plenty of sunbeds even if you go out at 9.30am and alot are already towelled up ready for a day of sunbathing. The pool is nice for a dip or a bit of fun, after you get past the initial Brrrr its cold. Variety in the onsite shop good enough but not the cheapest place to buy from! The bar tenders are friendly enough and smile and seem to enjoy their job. Evening entertainment is dependant on if theres enough people to watch the shows as alot of families go down to the town for the evening meal. We saw 2 shows cancelled, but we didn't mind. Cathy the evening entertainment was nice enough, always getting the men and the odd girl to play killer pool by day, and singing by night (karaoke is a big favorite). To get the best prices you need to go into the town even if it means you get a taxi or walk back to the hotel up 100+ steps (we only got a taxi once), water and basic essentials are deffinetly cheaper downstairs. Room quality sheets changed every other day, cockroaches, what cockroaches didn't see any in the room. Possibly a few things could be updated in the rooms but it wouldn't stop me from going back. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there and would reccomend anyone to go there.
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- Date of Holiday:Mar 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Cala Esmeralda was a wonderful hotel... "
Submitted By: Mrs P Wickens
Cala Esmeralda was a wonderful hotel and we would definitely return in an instant.
Make sure you ask for a sea view as some rooms have views overlooking the restaurant roof.
Our room over looked the beach and we had a wonderful view of the sea.
The hotel is cleaned to an exceptionally high standard and pool area and gardens are well maintained. You are not allowed to reserve sunbeds and the pool areas do not open until around 8am which is great for people like myself who do not want to be up at the crack of dawn! Pool towels are available at a deposit.
Food is again of high standards and there is plenty of choice for everyone, my daughter has lots of allergies and it was really helpful having all the ingredients labelled in English and Spanish. Food was getting constantly replenished and never ran out.
Staff were lovely and very helpful.
The sister hotel, Esmeralda park was next door and definitely for families who like a lively hotel with evening entertainment.
The beach was lovely but very crowded, great for snorkelling and jumping off the rocks was great fun.
The only disappointment was the standard of the Bedroom. It was very small and basic with no carpets and little space, but still very clean.
Make sure you ask for a sea view as some rooms have views overlooking the restaurant roof.
Our room over looked the beach and we had a wonderful view of the sea.
The hotel is cleaned to an exceptionally high standard and pool area and gardens are well maintained. You are not allowed to reserve sunbeds and the pool areas do not open until around 8am which is great for people like myself who do not want to be up at the crack of dawn! Pool towels are available at a deposit.
Food is again of high standards and there is plenty of choice for everyone, my daughter has lots of allergies and it was really helpful having all the ingredients labelled in English and Spanish. Food was getting constantly replenished and never ran out.
Staff were lovely and very helpful.
The sister hotel, Esmeralda park was next door and definitely for families who like a lively hotel with evening entertainment.
The beach was lovely but very crowded, great for snorkelling and jumping off the rocks was great fun.
The only disappointment was the standard of the Bedroom. It was very small and basic with no carpets and little space, but still very clean.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" We recently visited this hotel which... "
Submitted By: Mrs S Mercer
We recently visited this hotel which has been taken over by Inturotel and were extremely impressed by the level of service and cleanliness throughout the hotel and pool area.
The food was varied and tasty and the snacks and drinks at the pool bar were extremely good value.
I did find the bed extremely hard and would have found it hard to sleep on for more than a few days but other than that I would highly recommend this hotel and will probably return in the not too distant future.
The food was varied and tasty and the snacks and drinks at the pool bar were extremely good value.
I did find the bed extremely hard and would have found it hard to sleep on for more than a few days but other than that I would highly recommend this hotel and will probably return in the not too distant future.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2006
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" My wife and I enjoyed our stay here... "
Submitted By: Mr K Noon
My wife and I enjoyed our stay here very much and will be going back again with our family. The place is very clean and tidy and all the locals are very friendly. Food - not too bad for selection and taste. Beach's were really nice and clean also. Just couldn't believe how clean the place was.
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- Date of Holiday:May 2003
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
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The food was plentiful and delicious with a wide variety of food offered on a self-service basis. No matter what time you ate, during the restaurant opening times, the food was always freshly made with all the options available, so there was no need to rush down to eat.
The room sizes are adequate for a couple all with a small balcony and kept spotlessly clean on a daily basis. The rooms have a small fridge and air-conditioning, but no coffee or tea making facilities, still the fridge kept the wine cool for an evening tipple before dinner.
The hotel is in a quiet location and we weren’t disturbed once during the night by rowdy revellers. The centre of Cala D’or is only a fifteen minute stroll away and offers a variety of shops, bars and restaurants. The hotel pools are clean with plenty of sunbeds which can’t be reserved and you have to use the hotels beach towels which are obtained from reception for a returnable deposit.
All in all a hotel that prides itself in cleanliness and friendly staff and I would recommend it to anyone, we will definitely return.
Good for: Beach