Hotel Levante, Cala Bona
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The Hotels Levante and Levante Park operate as a complex so guests may use the amenities of both hotels. The Levante attracts many repeat guests each year. Some have been going since the hotel opened in 1963. loading...
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Hotel Levante Reviews
" Cruise and stay "
Submitted By: imackenzie
We have just returned from a thompson cruise and stay on the Destiny and the levanti hotel Calabona.Cruise ship was fantastic.Food entertainment.and all staff on bouard were first class.Only downfall is the cabins are small.Had a week in the Levanti Hotel.Lovely location. Exallent entertainment staff especialy Rachael also Holly Chloe and Mick they worked none stop from early morning,until late at night keeping everyone entertained.Only downfall with this hotel is the dining room.Why have they got a manager on the door when you dont evev need to show your room key Anyone could walk in off the street as no one would question them.Also food.There was a good selection of food but unless you got food from the grill the rest was barely look warm.Food should be hot as this is what causes vomiting and diahoria.We would definatly go back but security in dining room needs looking into and the manager needs to go on a customer care course.Also staff in dining room need some happy pills as not one of them smiled while we were there.Irene,Jim.Pat Ernie.
Good for: Beach
3 out of
3 readers found this review helpful
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2009
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Gold??? "
Submitted By: Active 70's
Certainly not 4star. I expected Thomson Gold to be upmarket and more sophisticated than the Levante we experienced. Bingo every day, games to suit children and the rush to put out towels on the poolside loungers would put other nations to shame!!! The line up of electrical buggies and the notice to say the doctor called each morning should have been sufficient warning signs on our arrival, but this 'Butlins' for geriatrics was certainly not for us. The hotel was very clean with beautiful fresh flowers in reception. The staff, particularly at the reception desk were very friendly and efficient. The food was standard fare and the dining room seating plan was rather cramped. Located on the beach with flat walking to neighbouring resort was a plus,however we will not be returning until perhaps we are Active 80s.
Advice: Small friendly resort with pretty harbour.
Activities: Stanley's Tea Rooms
Good for: Beach
3 out of
4 readers found this review helpful
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- Date of Holiday:May 2009
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" not gold !! "
Submitted By: ojohndee
Booked a superior room with sea view, some nice touches as you would expect for a Thomson Gold hotel, but let down in the overcrowded too close together mainly set for four tables.
Most people there are couples and don't want to be seated next to strangers in what resembled a works canteen with table cloths on. The waitress girls must have been hand picked for the job all were about five foot two, thin and totally miserable , they need to go on a training course to learn some do's and dont's on waiting on paying guests .
We have been to Cala Bona six times now , but come September it wont be the Levante its back to the Bonaire for us.
owenjdee & valjdee
Tyne and Wear 08/05/09.
Most people there are couples and don't want to be seated next to strangers in what resembled a works canteen with table cloths on. The waitress girls must have been hand picked for the job all were about five foot two, thin and totally miserable , they need to go on a training course to learn some do's and dont's on waiting on paying guests .
We have been to Cala Bona six times now , but come September it wont be the Levante its back to the Bonaire for us.
owenjdee & valjdee
Tyne and Wear 08/05/09.
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2 readers found this review helpful
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- Date of Holiday:Apr 2009
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Never Again!! "
Submitted By: Bionic
My husband and I decided to return to the Levante having stayed there 30 before. As I am disabled, we asked for a room near to stairs and lift. We also booked and paid extra for a seaview. When we were shown our room In the new annexe part) I could have cried! I need crutches to help me walk and the room was so small it was impossible for me to walk around in safety.As for the sea view, well if you stood on a chair and bent your neck about 90 degrees you could just about see it.The only good thing was it was next to the lift. We immediately told the rececptionist of our problems only to be told that we would have to put up with what we had until the Bookings Allocator came on duty the next day! We spoke with them and they couldn't see what our problem was. After a great deal of arguing and living out of our suitcases for three of our seven days we were eventually moved to a room on the 5th floor at the end of the corridor. We decided to take it as it was much bigger than our previous room.The room seemed very familiar and then it dawned on us - it was the same decor and furnishings as were there 30 years ago. When others staying in the annexe found we were moving our room people offered my husband money for the keys as they were in rooms at the far end of the annexe opposite the Pago-Pago Bar. Be warned -this is open until 3am and you have no chance of a good night's sleep as the music is so loud!
In the dining room you had to find your own table and on several occasions there were none empty/laid up I was told by the so called head waiter "I have plenty table! You go look again!" I showed him my crutches and he just shrugged! He was so rude and unhelpful, when an elderly man fell over one morning he made no effort at all to help him just left it all to other holiday makers and a member of the kitchen staff even though the man had cut his head .If you wanted to sunbathe in peace and quiet, you dare not go near the pool - every half hour there was some maniac shouting through a microphone. Entertainment left a lot to be desired, but Lucy Bunn and Reggie were great!When we stayed there 30 years before the hotel was privately owned and was much better run than now. Back then we felt valued customers but this time we felt that all the hotel staff were interested in was getting tipped for poor service and rudeness.
We were very disappointed with this hotel having been there in the past and read the reviews but we would never return there again - the Alicia is far better, cleaner and smoothly run.
There is not much of a beach at Cala Bona but the beach at Cala Millor is always crowded-they are alost on top of each other!
In the dining room you had to find your own table and on several occasions there were none empty/laid up I was told by the so called head waiter "I have plenty table! You go look again!" I showed him my crutches and he just shrugged! He was so rude and unhelpful, when an elderly man fell over one morning he made no effort at all to help him just left it all to other holiday makers and a member of the kitchen staff even though the man had cut his head .If you wanted to sunbathe in peace and quiet, you dare not go near the pool - every half hour there was some maniac shouting through a microphone. Entertainment left a lot to be desired, but Lucy Bunn and Reggie were great!When we stayed there 30 years before the hotel was privately owned and was much better run than now. Back then we felt valued customers but this time we felt that all the hotel staff were interested in was getting tipped for poor service and rudeness.
We were very disappointed with this hotel having been there in the past and read the reviews but we would never return there again - the Alicia is far better, cleaner and smoothly run.
There is not much of a beach at Cala Bona but the beach at Cala Millor is always crowded-they are alost on top of each other!
Advice: A wonderful, tranquil fishing village excellent for the less mobile. Lovely promenade. Lots of seats
Activities: The Waterfront, Miguels Tropical Paradise Bar, Smithy's and Thalassa
3 out of
3 readers found this review helpful
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- Date of Holiday:May 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" mrs brock "
Submitted By: jacbro2
Just had a 7 day stay at the Levante Hotel, Cala Bona. Excellent hotel, excellent location. Cala Bona a favourite holiday resort of mine. Staff, food, rooms, cleanliness all top notch. However my husband and I were looking forward to relaxing in the jacuzzi and steam room especially during this time of year but the jacuzzi was cold and the steam room not working, only the sauna was of use-disappointing. The best part was the entertainment- the resident duo(Reaction) were great. Would definately return to this hotel but hopefully the health facilities will improve.
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2 readers found this review helpful
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- Date of Holiday:Nov 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" The levante is a fantastic hotel .... "
Submitted By: Mr D Roberts
The levante is a fantastic hotel . food. staff.reps. every one very helpfull .very good location spotlessly clean.on the down side rooms are very small.Has for having to hire a kettle to make a drink in our room is very poor for a gold hotel. The mad 6.30 rush for sun beds is something to be watched!!!! .SOME EARLIER THAN THAT. But we had a very good holiday . sues half day trip round the Island is a must
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1 reader found this review helpful
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Just had an 11 day stay at the Hotel... "
Submitted By: Mr A P Crane
Just had an 11 day stay at the Hotel Levante and have to say wouldn't go back again. If your holiday is all about food, then this is the ideal place, but if you are after a nice relax by the pool or resting in your 4* hotel room forget it. This place has the worst rooms I have ever stayed in, just about big enough for 2 twin beds and a set of drawers and that is it. We had booked a sea view room and we did get a sea view room, but our view of the sea was obscured by trees in front and 2 buildings either side which meant quite a slim view of the sea. Later on we did get a room change which did afford a better view (slightly) but room allocation is a complete lottery. We understand that people who did not pay the supplement got a better view than us because they were on a higher floor and thus looked over all the buildings surrounding the room blocks. (We have contacted Thomson about this). As many people have said, if you want a sunbed by the pool, then set your alarm early. We couldn't be bothered with the hassle and to be honest we were grateful. Most of the clientelle are retired folk, and British women in their 60's really need to be told not to sunbathe topless. A short wander over to the pool is enough to put any man (or woman for that matter) right off their dinner. You can get sunbeds on the beach, but you have to pay (3.5 euros each) + there is a sundeck where there were always a few sunbeds free when we looked at most times of the day. The easiest thing for us was just to lie on the beach. We took some mats with us,(because we had read the reviews) but you can buy blow-up beds etc and parasols from the Spar opposite the hotel very reasonably about 5 euros for a parasol and the same for the blow up beds, so if you buy them at the start of the holiday it is worth it, even if you don't have room to bring them home like us.
We did find the hotel staff a varied mix, the maids were usually very cheerful, but some of the restaurant staff were quite surly and some of the reception staff just rude. The Thomson reps do their best and we found Toby to be very helpful, but it must be hard for them because most of the guests could be their grandmas or grandads.
As said the food was good, always fresh and well cooked, but it was a bit samey, samey, but we did eat well for the time we were there. However like the sunbeds there is always a bit of a fight for a decent table. Most of the tables are in 4's whereas most of the guests are couples, so the tables with just 2 seats were always sought after + the ones overlooking the sea are what many people want. Our first night we got a nice table overlooking the beach, but the next night, 1 woman barged my wife out of the way to get it before us. Also whilst some guests are happy to queue up waiting for the restaurant doors to open, some folk just charge to the front in order to get a good table, we just let them get on with it and decided to sit anywhere that was free. (It is strange how the Brits always blame the Germans for pushing in or knicking sunbeds, but many of the guests at the Levante, when we were there, were far worse. It does help you understand why this country is in such a state).
The best part of the holiday for us was the location of the hotel in Cala Bona, which we thought was one of the best resorts we have been in, very clean and friendly, not too big, but with the marina, enough to satisfy an after dinner stroll. There are also boats/ferries that go from the Marina up and down the coast, which we found very good + the bus stop is just round the corner from the hotel and buses go all over the island from there. We went up to Soller and to Palma and the bus fares were half the price Thomson was charging for their trips to those places.
I give the Levante 5/10 mainly for its location and for the food but as it is a Thomson Gold hotel we were very disappointed with it.
We did find the hotel staff a varied mix, the maids were usually very cheerful, but some of the restaurant staff were quite surly and some of the reception staff just rude. The Thomson reps do their best and we found Toby to be very helpful, but it must be hard for them because most of the guests could be their grandmas or grandads.
As said the food was good, always fresh and well cooked, but it was a bit samey, samey, but we did eat well for the time we were there. However like the sunbeds there is always a bit of a fight for a decent table. Most of the tables are in 4's whereas most of the guests are couples, so the tables with just 2 seats were always sought after + the ones overlooking the sea are what many people want. Our first night we got a nice table overlooking the beach, but the next night, 1 woman barged my wife out of the way to get it before us. Also whilst some guests are happy to queue up waiting for the restaurant doors to open, some folk just charge to the front in order to get a good table, we just let them get on with it and decided to sit anywhere that was free. (It is strange how the Brits always blame the Germans for pushing in or knicking sunbeds, but many of the guests at the Levante, when we were there, were far worse. It does help you understand why this country is in such a state).
The best part of the holiday for us was the location of the hotel in Cala Bona, which we thought was one of the best resorts we have been in, very clean and friendly, not too big, but with the marina, enough to satisfy an after dinner stroll. There are also boats/ferries that go from the Marina up and down the coast, which we found very good + the bus stop is just round the corner from the hotel and buses go all over the island from there. We went up to Soller and to Palma and the bus fares were half the price Thomson was charging for their trips to those places.
I give the Levante 5/10 mainly for its location and for the food but as it is a Thomson Gold hotel we were very disappointed with it.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Hotel Levante Cala Bona - Nice Hotel... "
Submitted By: Ms J EDWARDS
Hotel Levante Cala Bona - Nice Hotel if you are over 55 and are a member of the sandal shuffle group! Most sunbeds by the pool are taken as we spied people putting towels on sunbeds about 7.30ish and then not returning to them until 11.00am which is totally unfair to the guests that want to use them. Gala night in the resturant was great
the food at hotel is good. Good hotel for the disabled.Beach not bad but not one of the better beachs in majorca.Cala Bona dosent have much to do when its raining! The hotel
swimming pool was cold and was the jacuzzi. But it was a pleasent stay but a week was long enough.
the food at hotel is good. Good hotel for the disabled.Beach not bad but not one of the better beachs in majorca.Cala Bona dosent have much to do when its raining! The hotel
swimming pool was cold and was the jacuzzi. But it was a pleasent stay but a week was long enough.
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2 readers found this review helpful
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- Date of Holiday:May 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" We chose this Hotel for our 25th... "
Submitted By: Mrs D J Murphy
We chose this Hotel for our 25th Wedding anniversary & treated ourselves to a superior room upgrade, you get dressing gowns, kettle, coffee, tea, fruit etc -very nice! There are no children allowed under 16, which is great. The view from our room was amazing! We overlooked the beach and the sound of the sea when you were sat on the balcony having a late night drink was a delight.
There are a couple of downsides. The towel situation in a morning is laughable, people nonchalantly wander down pretending that they are not going to put towels out at 7.00am, they drop their towels on a lounger & dash off, hoping no-one notices. Very silly & very annoying, it something Thomson's should try & come up with a solution for.
The entertainment needs dragging into the 21st century, although the teams did a great job, some of the acts made you cringe (Boney M tribute act!) and most of the songs sung by the resident duo were too dated. We found a bar nearby that had really good live music nearby, so would recommend that.
There is a huge variety of meals to cater for everyone's tastes. The staff were always very pleasant, the cleanliness of the hotel fantastic. There is also a sundeck on the 3rd floor, with steam rooms & a small gym.
Calla Millor is a comfortable walk away, with lots to see & do. We have booked again for next May, and have requested a high floor, as we noticed that the lower floors over look the stage area, so much so, that you could enjoy the shows from your room.
Overall a great holiday came back refreshed and looking forward to going again.
There are a couple of downsides. The towel situation in a morning is laughable, people nonchalantly wander down pretending that they are not going to put towels out at 7.00am, they drop their towels on a lounger & dash off, hoping no-one notices. Very silly & very annoying, it something Thomson's should try & come up with a solution for.
The entertainment needs dragging into the 21st century, although the teams did a great job, some of the acts made you cringe (Boney M tribute act!) and most of the songs sung by the resident duo were too dated. We found a bar nearby that had really good live music nearby, so would recommend that.
There is a huge variety of meals to cater for everyone's tastes. The staff were always very pleasant, the cleanliness of the hotel fantastic. There is also a sundeck on the 3rd floor, with steam rooms & a small gym.
Calla Millor is a comfortable walk away, with lots to see & do. We have booked again for next May, and have requested a high floor, as we noticed that the lower floors over look the stage area, so much so, that you could enjoy the shows from your room.
Overall a great holiday came back refreshed and looking forward to going again.
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2 readers found this review helpful
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2006
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" The Levante is a well run hotel and... "
Submitted By: mouseman
The Levante is a well run hotel and the staff are superb nothing is too much trouble. I agree with a previous report that the sun bed scenario lets the holiday down. I was up most mornings at 06-45 putting out towels and to be honest, we as a nation blame the Germans but there was none at this Hotel.
The beach is right in front of the small snack bar that serves quality meals. The variety of snacks is very good and you can ask for items not on the menu, you can buy coffee to beer all day.
The views from the rooms are ok, depending on what side of the Lavante you are and how high up. The best side for a sea view is the poolside, on the stage side where we where on the 6th you need to be at least level 4. The bar, restaurant & sun terrace block is in front level 1-3.
There is an adjoining block that is the other side of the bar block, this faces directly out to sea, some people were a little confused, as we were, as to what is a sea view.
We paid extra and as I say we were confused, the only way of knowing if you are getting the value would be to ask someone staying in room 101 on the stage side.
The area is quiet including the harbour area there are not a lot of bars, the harbour had some small building work being carried out but it is not a problem it was not noisy.
The acts at the Hotel where aimed at pleasing everyone, there are apart from the reps based in the hotel a group of Thomson reps who put on shows but these are ok if you are into that sort of entertainment. I found them ok but I would not pay to see and I mean that respectfully just not me.
Some good comedy and some famous faces Aiden J Harvey was there our weeks and like the others he has to control his act, although there are no children they don’t swear and sometimes a joke needs a swear word if you understand that.
Would return without a problem, we can only afford to holiday every other year so we would go back yes, it was quieter than we expected but that’s better than a noisy place.
Cala Millor is along to the left of the prom there is a high German input and the area is clean and trouble free. Best Hotel waiter was them all.
The beach is right in front of the small snack bar that serves quality meals. The variety of snacks is very good and you can ask for items not on the menu, you can buy coffee to beer all day.
The views from the rooms are ok, depending on what side of the Lavante you are and how high up. The best side for a sea view is the poolside, on the stage side where we where on the 6th you need to be at least level 4. The bar, restaurant & sun terrace block is in front level 1-3.
There is an adjoining block that is the other side of the bar block, this faces directly out to sea, some people were a little confused, as we were, as to what is a sea view.
We paid extra and as I say we were confused, the only way of knowing if you are getting the value would be to ask someone staying in room 101 on the stage side.
The area is quiet including the harbour area there are not a lot of bars, the harbour had some small building work being carried out but it is not a problem it was not noisy.
The acts at the Hotel where aimed at pleasing everyone, there are apart from the reps based in the hotel a group of Thomson reps who put on shows but these are ok if you are into that sort of entertainment. I found them ok but I would not pay to see and I mean that respectfully just not me.
Some good comedy and some famous faces Aiden J Harvey was there our weeks and like the others he has to control his act, although there are no children they don’t swear and sometimes a joke needs a swear word if you understand that.
Would return without a problem, we can only afford to holiday every other year so we would go back yes, it was quieter than we expected but that’s better than a noisy place.
Cala Millor is along to the left of the prom there is a high German input and the area is clean and trouble free. Best Hotel waiter was them all.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2006
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" A last minute allocation on arrival... "
Submitted By: Mrs M Stephenson
A last minute allocation on arrival long weekend, we were delighted to arrive at the Levante hotel. Right on the beach, in the heart of the resort and a stroll to the gorgeous yacht marina. The beach was nice if a little rocky in the sea, but a ten minute walk along the seafront and the wonderful huge white beach and turquoise waters of Cala Millor are waiting for you (although also for everyone else - it was packed!).
Cala Bona hit just the right note for us, a great atmosphere and quieter after midnight - one bar with live music open until 2, but very strict and turn music down. Plenty of life though of the eating, drinking, live music variety. Lots of thirty something’s like us and some children - but not hectic. We always struggle with half board buffets, the food was fine, breakfasts wonderful, but we like to eat out for dinner. Be sure to eat at cafe milano on the sea front between the hotel and the marina, and at a wonderful fish resonant on the corner. It's a bit more down market in Cala Millor but still ok - we found the Spanish run restaurants and bars to be the best.
On the way back we asked a rep which was her favourite part of the island and she said she had worked all over and liked Cala Bona best. A big thank you to the manager of the immaculate hotel who did his utmost to find and found my husband's missing case, left at the airport by the bus driver! We will be back.
Cala Bona hit just the right note for us, a great atmosphere and quieter after midnight - one bar with live music open until 2, but very strict and turn music down. Plenty of life though of the eating, drinking, live music variety. Lots of thirty something’s like us and some children - but not hectic. We always struggle with half board buffets, the food was fine, breakfasts wonderful, but we like to eat out for dinner. Be sure to eat at cafe milano on the sea front between the hotel and the marina, and at a wonderful fish resonant on the corner. It's a bit more down market in Cala Millor but still ok - we found the Spanish run restaurants and bars to be the best.
On the way back we asked a rep which was her favourite part of the island and she said she had worked all over and liked Cala Bona best. A big thank you to the manager of the immaculate hotel who did his utmost to find and found my husband's missing case, left at the airport by the bus driver! We will be back.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2006
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Levante and Levante Park and Cala... "
Submitted By: Mrs Sj Leggett
Levante and Levante Park and Cala Bona all have a very special place in my heart as I started, going there since June 1977, when I was 14, with my parents and younger brother.
I went back again in June 2001, for my honeymoon, and found it just perfect. There were even some staff in both hotels that I remember from the 70s, which was lovely to see.
It was and still is very clean, comfortable, ideally situated, both on the beach and in the heart of Cala Bona. Also, because it is flat, it is ideal for elderly or for those with walking difficulties.
I went back again in June 2001, for my honeymoon, and found it just perfect. There were even some staff in both hotels that I remember from the 70s, which was lovely to see.
It was and still is very clean, comfortable, ideally situated, both on the beach and in the heart of Cala Bona. Also, because it is flat, it is ideal for elderly or for those with walking difficulties.
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2005
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
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Advice: an English speaking area in little Germany
Activities: A nice island to tour with a car
Good for: Beach