Los Delfines Hotel, Cala N Forcat, Spain
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There is always plenty to see and do at the Hotel Los Delfines. This relaxing complex is situated within 700 metres of Cala'n Forcat cove, resort centre and the nearest supermarket. loading...
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Los Delfines Hotel Reviews
" Fantastic Holiday "
Submitted By: Humbug 23
Can't undestand the bad reviews about this place. Have just returned from a brill week all inclusive. The food was excellent with plenty of choice, vegetarians well catered for. The rooms were spotless, bathrooms refurbished, air conditioning. Plenty of sunbeds and entertainments for adults and kids all day. An excellent place to stay and would go again!!!!
Advice: A nice resort, plenty to do but not too busy,
Activities: Going round resort on train and triop into Ciutedella!!
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2009
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" &th Time At Los Delphines "
Submitted By: menorcat
My wife and I just returned from our seventh (could be eighth) stay at the Los Delphines. A few years ago we went all inclusive and stayed in the hotel itself, once was enough and I strongly recommend that you don't go all inclusive as the food's crap and the hotel isn't much better.
That said, the appartments, although basic, are really quite clean and tidy and the maid service is pretty good. There's a fairly large supermarket about 200 yards from the back of the complex which has a good range but is a little pricey. (TIP: just before the supermarket is a pedestrian crossing, to the right of the crossing a dirt track heads off to the right. This is a shortcut to the nearest "beach" or cove.)
The evening entertainment this year was pretty dreadful; the worst I've ever seen it. I think it's because far more people have gone all inclusuve this year and the management, believing they've got a "captive audience", don't bother to put on any reaaly good shows.
The bar service is also pretty terrible and there's nearly always a long queue. The beer comes out of a San Migel tap, but it certainly isn't San Migel. At 2.75 euros it's the same price as last year, but I really would recommend buying bottled beer (or take your own, as I noticed they've taken down the "don't bring your own food or drink" sign this year).
Opposite the main entrance to the hotel is a bar/restraunt called "La Prada", which is pretty good. I strongly recommend that you walk a little further (about 300 yards) to a bar called "Castaways". (Walk to the main road and turn left). Here you can get a cracking breakfast, (or any other meal) and a damn good pint of San Migel. It's owned by a really friendly Menorcan named Diego who played football in the UK. His partner Laura and her brother Martin also work there (they're from Lincolnshire) with Diego's dad, Juan.
Would I go back to Los Delphines? You bet your life I would! I really hope to go again before the end of the year, if not then certainly next year. Just remember to go self-catering and stay in the apartments.
IMPORTANT: If you smoke (especially roll-ups) make sure you take plenty with you as you can only get cigarettes out of vending machines, and you won't be able to buy tobacco anywhere, unless you catch a bus into Cuitadella.
That said, the appartments, although basic, are really quite clean and tidy and the maid service is pretty good. There's a fairly large supermarket about 200 yards from the back of the complex which has a good range but is a little pricey. (TIP: just before the supermarket is a pedestrian crossing, to the right of the crossing a dirt track heads off to the right. This is a shortcut to the nearest "beach" or cove.)
The evening entertainment this year was pretty dreadful; the worst I've ever seen it. I think it's because far more people have gone all inclusuve this year and the management, believing they've got a "captive audience", don't bother to put on any reaaly good shows.
The bar service is also pretty terrible and there's nearly always a long queue. The beer comes out of a San Migel tap, but it certainly isn't San Migel. At 2.75 euros it's the same price as last year, but I really would recommend buying bottled beer (or take your own, as I noticed they've taken down the "don't bring your own food or drink" sign this year).
Opposite the main entrance to the hotel is a bar/restraunt called "La Prada", which is pretty good. I strongly recommend that you walk a little further (about 300 yards) to a bar called "Castaways". (Walk to the main road and turn left). Here you can get a cracking breakfast, (or any other meal) and a damn good pint of San Migel. It's owned by a really friendly Menorcan named Diego who played football in the UK. His partner Laura and her brother Martin also work there (they're from Lincolnshire) with Diego's dad, Juan.
Would I go back to Los Delphines? You bet your life I would! I really hope to go again before the end of the year, if not then certainly next year. Just remember to go self-catering and stay in the apartments.
IMPORTANT: If you smoke (especially roll-ups) make sure you take plenty with you as you can only get cigarettes out of vending machines, and you won't be able to buy tobacco anywhere, unless you catch a bus into Cuitadella.
Advice: small, friendly resort
Activities: castaways
Good for: Beach
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Direct Holidays
" dissappointed to say the least "
Submitted By: louise tudor
The beach is not 800 metres from hotel as stated in the brochure they are little coves that get so busy its not worth visiting! Do not go all inclusive because most of drinks, ice creams and food you still have to pay for.The staff were very rude and it seemed everything was an effort to them unless you were talking money. The food was cold and not covered with flys so we ate out most of the time very expensive for so little of what you got! The island was beautiful just spoilt by the hotel i would not reccommend to my worst enemy.
Advice: lovely place just dont stay at los delfines hotel
Activities: coco blanco
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2009
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" 7 days in sunny June "
Submitted By: mcpezza
We stayed seven nights half board at the hotel. The reception staff were very pleasant at check in and throughout our stay. Our room in the main building, although basic, was very clean and looked like it had been refurbished in recent years, including a modern bathroom. A small balcony overlooked one of the three pools and the Appartments. The only thing missing for us was a dressing mirror in the bedroom. There was a safe fitted in the room which we were charged an incredible €24 for 7 days use.
The pool and the sunbathing areas were always clean and tidy with plenty of sunbeds and places for children to play.
The hotel bar run by particularly grumpy staff is next to one of the pools and another situated in the central area also serving snacks. The daytime entertainment team worked hard and were a great hit with the children. The evening entertainment we saw was a bit average.
The restaurant served buffet style meals that were very mediocre. Most days two out of three plates were dirty. but the "all you can eat" pleased many guests who appeared to favour quantity above quality. Hot food like English breakfast items were often cold, evening meals we gave up on after the second night, eating out at the many local restaurants where we always had fabulous freshly cooked dishes. La Parada opposite reception is highly recommended.
The hotel is located in a residential area close to Los Delfines main street and adjacent to a waterpark. Our tour rep introduced Menorca as the Balearic island with more beaches than Ibiza and Majorca combined. Unfortunately none are close to this hotel however there are many coves or "Cala's" within walking distance. You need to search out the footpaths to these but we found they were well worth the effort. Cala N'Bruc became our favourite with sunbathing areas cut into the rocks.
The pool and the sunbathing areas were always clean and tidy with plenty of sunbeds and places for children to play.
The hotel bar run by particularly grumpy staff is next to one of the pools and another situated in the central area also serving snacks. The daytime entertainment team worked hard and were a great hit with the children. The evening entertainment we saw was a bit average.
The restaurant served buffet style meals that were very mediocre. Most days two out of three plates were dirty. but the "all you can eat" pleased many guests who appeared to favour quantity above quality. Hot food like English breakfast items were often cold, evening meals we gave up on after the second night, eating out at the many local restaurants where we always had fabulous freshly cooked dishes. La Parada opposite reception is highly recommended.
The hotel is located in a residential area close to Los Delfines main street and adjacent to a waterpark. Our tour rep introduced Menorca as the Balearic island with more beaches than Ibiza and Majorca combined. Unfortunately none are close to this hotel however there are many coves or "Cala's" within walking distance. You need to search out the footpaths to these but we found they were well worth the effort. Cala N'Bruc became our favourite with sunbathing areas cut into the rocks.
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2009
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Sunset
" Fab place "
Submitted By: crotrc
Myself,my 15yr old daughter,my 18yr old neice & my sister in law all went to calan forcat & had a fab time ! The apartments were spacious , basic but sadly not very cean . The maids did come in every day but only to make the beds & change towels they didnt mop floors or anything & there was an inch of dust under the beds !! other than that the pools were lovly there was plenty of sunbeds but you needed to be up a the crack of dawn to get an umberella ! Entertainment was good what we saw of it , the enertainment staff were very friendly , funny & great with the kids . The resort is lovly fantastic for familys as theres a bouncy castle in every bar or resterant so parents can enjoy their food in peace . Frankies bar/ resterauntis a great place to go for all ages the foods good & the karaoke is great fun , the staff are lovly too . There are some fantastic shows at jimmys bar every night & a nightclub for those who want to dance the night away . Although frankies is open till 4am for the nightowlers aswell !! We will definatly go back there again . Cant wait !!
Advice: Friendly no hassles & safe
Activities: frankies , jimmys, citudella
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" Just back from super holiday, stayed... "
Submitted By: Mrs M Scullion
Just back from super holiday, stayed in Los Delfines in Menorca.
Hotel basic but clean. Well positioned for the beautiful coves or the shops and many
restaurants. So what was the problem? we went half board and that when things started to go wrong. Food COLD - RAW or Frozen in the Middle - or just plain under cooked!!!!!!
Also the pads of butter were mouldy.
We also had to endure the same menu for five days out of our seven day stay.
SO DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR GO SELF CATERING ONLY.
Hotel basic but clean. Well positioned for the beautiful coves or the shops and many
restaurants. So what was the problem? we went half board and that when things started to go wrong. Food COLD - RAW or Frozen in the Middle - or just plain under cooked!!!!!!
Also the pads of butter were mouldy.
We also had to endure the same menu for five days out of our seven day stay.
SO DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR GO SELF CATERING ONLY.
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" We had a really good time there and... "
Submitted By: Mrs J Router
We had a really good time there and looking to go back next year. We stayed in the hotel and found it basic but very clean, the staff were helpful and the food for the first week we couldnt fault it, really nice, lasagne and moussaka, cottage pie, pizza and the kids enjoyed it (12 and 7) but in our second week we found it a bit poor, not much of a choice. The pools were nice and clean, always found a sunbed even at 11 o/c. The entertainment was superb, we didnt leave the hotel for 2 weeks, only went local walks and supermarket, oh and went to the waterpark which was across the road, if you go after 3 o/c its less price (around £30) the kids didnt want to leave. Antonio, Noellia and Rueben were really good with the kids and adults, couldnt fault it. its the first time we stayed there but wont be the last. First Choice is not a tour operator for this Hotel, only Thomas Cook and Direct holidays.
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" " adults ! child (7/8) been to los... "
Submitted By: Mrs G Grainger
" adults ! child (7/8) been to los delfines 2006 an 2007 ! sad to say not going this year we stayed in the apartment s both times an enjoyed them very much !! the cove just behind the apartments is idilic an great for snorkling the pub sinartra s through the arc is a great place to go with kareoke an exelent staff ( mustang sally ) .. cant wait to be back in 2009 cya there peeps x gem x
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2006
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Argo Holidays
" We visited Menorca for the first time... "
Submitted By: Mrs CA Crowley
We visited Menorca for the first time this year. Cala n Forcat is a lovely resort apart from the fact that there are no beaches, so you are confined to the hotel grounds and swimming pool for sunbathing.
There is plenty to do in the town centre and it is only a 5 mins walk from los Delfines apartments. My children were 12 and 14 when we went and they loved every minute of it, although the town does cater for more younger children.
The waterpark is just over the road and in high season can get busy, my advice is to go in after 3.30pm when it is half price, the big coach parties have gone so there is no queuing for the slides, and that way you can go in another day. We went on some of the trips and the best one in my opinion was to see the Black Pearl Horses.
The food is cheap but not up to a very high standard in the various restaurants, although the Chinese buffet was excellent and cheap 'the best we have ever had' and the snack bar 'castaways' gave the best breakfast and snack food.
The apartments were basic but clean, and apart from Sunday we had a maid service every day, with linen change twice a week. The cooking facilities were not great, the hob did not work, and the fridge did not get cold, the freezer compartment did not freeze ice lollies or ice cream, and it seemed that way for everyone we spoke to. There is no air-conditioning but you can hire fans, and we found them sufficient.
My only gripe is the sunbed situation. You had to be up at 7.30am to place a towel on the spot where you want your sunbed, then at 8.30am they are unlocked and it is a free for all, began to get quite nasty.
Overall we had a lovely holiday but would not return.
There is plenty to do in the town centre and it is only a 5 mins walk from los Delfines apartments. My children were 12 and 14 when we went and they loved every minute of it, although the town does cater for more younger children.
The waterpark is just over the road and in high season can get busy, my advice is to go in after 3.30pm when it is half price, the big coach parties have gone so there is no queuing for the slides, and that way you can go in another day. We went on some of the trips and the best one in my opinion was to see the Black Pearl Horses.
The food is cheap but not up to a very high standard in the various restaurants, although the Chinese buffet was excellent and cheap 'the best we have ever had' and the snack bar 'castaways' gave the best breakfast and snack food.
The apartments were basic but clean, and apart from Sunday we had a maid service every day, with linen change twice a week. The cooking facilities were not great, the hob did not work, and the fridge did not get cold, the freezer compartment did not freeze ice lollies or ice cream, and it seemed that way for everyone we spoke to. There is no air-conditioning but you can hire fans, and we found them sufficient.
My only gripe is the sunbed situation. You had to be up at 7.30am to place a towel on the spot where you want your sunbed, then at 8.30am they are unlocked and it is a free for all, began to get quite nasty.
Overall we had a lovely holiday but would not return.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Direct Holidays
" Overall a sound hotel - Hotel rooms... "
Submitted By: Mr G Burrough
Overall a sound hotel - Hotel rooms very basic and small for purpose, but we were put in the apartments the next day as first choice tried to put us in a twin room.
Not enough room for 4 of us ( 2 adults and 2 kids inc cot) apartments were basic but clean and just the job really - even had microwave , toaster , kettle. All you need. So don’t worry about what people say about this hotel , it’s ok .
Food was ok but not enough choice - unless you like chips every night , staff were friendly , loves kids.
As for the food situation , you have a nice restaurant just outside the main entrance, not cheap though. The best tip I can give you is eat at the aqua park just around the corner, about 3 mins away from hotel. really nice . I had pork steaks x 4 and chips with pepper sauce for 5.50 euro that’s 4 quid , can’t go wrong can you!!
If you’ve got kids they will love the aqua park which has bouncy castle type things & trampolines. they do a good deal on sangria and champagne jug for 9 euro . must try!!
Don’t forget to check out the square in the town for live ent.
Karaoke is the good at the Sinatra bar just through the arch on the right, just passed burger king
All that’s left to say is We would move to Menorca tomorrow
Gav.
Not enough room for 4 of us ( 2 adults and 2 kids inc cot) apartments were basic but clean and just the job really - even had microwave , toaster , kettle. All you need. So don’t worry about what people say about this hotel , it’s ok .
Food was ok but not enough choice - unless you like chips every night , staff were friendly , loves kids.
As for the food situation , you have a nice restaurant just outside the main entrance, not cheap though. The best tip I can give you is eat at the aqua park just around the corner, about 3 mins away from hotel. really nice . I had pork steaks x 4 and chips with pepper sauce for 5.50 euro that’s 4 quid , can’t go wrong can you!!
If you’ve got kids they will love the aqua park which has bouncy castle type things & trampolines. they do a good deal on sangria and champagne jug for 9 euro . must try!!
Don’t forget to check out the square in the town for live ent.
Karaoke is the good at the Sinatra bar just through the arch on the right, just passed burger king
All that’s left to say is We would move to Menorca tomorrow
Gav.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" First impressions were ok a bit basic... "
Submitted By: Ms S Goodman
First impressions were ok a bit basic but clean... until we heard the entertainer being rude and using foul language in front of the children (whilst on stage). Still your on holiday so you try to move on, until you try the combination of sprouts, chips and cauliflower for your evening meal and discover that things had mysteriously disappeared from our rooms, to our surprise the hotel employees and representative don't seem that interested in helping you with the situation.
The bath was rusty so white paint had been applied to disguise the fact. There isn't really any beaches near by so its fine if you like lying by the pool all day (but get up early for the mad dash for the sunbeds, a bit like the January sales really). We wont be going there again but you never know there might be someone out there who enjoys this type of holiday.
The bath was rusty so white paint had been applied to disguise the fact. There isn't really any beaches near by so its fine if you like lying by the pool all day (but get up early for the mad dash for the sunbeds, a bit like the January sales really). We wont be going there again but you never know there might be someone out there who enjoys this type of holiday.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" We booked this holiday with friends... "
Submitted By: Mrs N Chapman
We booked this holiday with friends that we met in Cyprus 4 years previously. We'd had a fantastic holiday in Paphos so this had a lot to live up to.
Our first impression of the hotel was not good! When we arrived , it was nearly midnight and we were horrified to see a group of people throwing themselves into the pool, screaming and shouting foul language at each other. This went on for about an hour.
When we got up in the morning we had a chance to check out our apartments. The other party that were with us seemed to have got a better deal with their cleaner - our apartment was not in the best of states and we had to call the rep in when we discovered used cotton buds amongst other items under the bed.
Thankfully, she got straight onto it and our room was much better after that. We also mentioned the pool incident from the night before and I have to hand it to her, it didn't happen again after she warned them they would be out of their rooms if there were any more complaints.
To sum up the apartments and hotel, we had a really good holiday. The entertainment was great mostly down to Hugo and Jesse who were hilarious. They put on all sorts of activities during the day and their night time shows were great fun (if not sometimes a bit on the cheesy side but who cares when you are on holiday).
The 3 pools were lovely (the only downside was towards the end of the holiday when someone decided to use the main pool as a toilet - not nice, but the life guard and caretaker dealt with the manner immediately closing the pool, and cleaning it thoroughly).
The apartments were ok - a bit on the basic side and no air con (it was boiling hot). There was a pool side bar which served drinks and basic food, it was fine for what we needed, but not if you want something more substantial but the supermarket is just over the road.
Cala'n Forcat itself was a bit of a letdown. It was a nice enough place but the lack of decent restaurants together with the tacky souvenir shops was disappointing. We were lucky enough to stumble upon a little taverna out of the main shopping/eating area up on the headland called El Patio.
This is where we ate for at least 50% of the holiday and it was brilliant. Juan the owner had a great sense of humour and fantastic food to go with it, as well as great prices. A much better deal than in town. We had been recommended the aqua park restaurant but it was dreadful. I had paella and it was more like Batchelors savoury rice.
I'm undecided as to whether I would recommend this place as a resort to visit. The beach wasn't brilliant - very small indeed and lots of jelly fish. We really enjoyed our holiday but mostly due to whom we were with and the hotel staff - not the resort and not the resort facilities.
Our first impression of the hotel was not good! When we arrived , it was nearly midnight and we were horrified to see a group of people throwing themselves into the pool, screaming and shouting foul language at each other. This went on for about an hour.
When we got up in the morning we had a chance to check out our apartments. The other party that were with us seemed to have got a better deal with their cleaner - our apartment was not in the best of states and we had to call the rep in when we discovered used cotton buds amongst other items under the bed.
Thankfully, she got straight onto it and our room was much better after that. We also mentioned the pool incident from the night before and I have to hand it to her, it didn't happen again after she warned them they would be out of their rooms if there were any more complaints.
To sum up the apartments and hotel, we had a really good holiday. The entertainment was great mostly down to Hugo and Jesse who were hilarious. They put on all sorts of activities during the day and their night time shows were great fun (if not sometimes a bit on the cheesy side but who cares when you are on holiday).
The 3 pools were lovely (the only downside was towards the end of the holiday when someone decided to use the main pool as a toilet - not nice, but the life guard and caretaker dealt with the manner immediately closing the pool, and cleaning it thoroughly).
The apartments were ok - a bit on the basic side and no air con (it was boiling hot). There was a pool side bar which served drinks and basic food, it was fine for what we needed, but not if you want something more substantial but the supermarket is just over the road.
Cala'n Forcat itself was a bit of a letdown. It was a nice enough place but the lack of decent restaurants together with the tacky souvenir shops was disappointing. We were lucky enough to stumble upon a little taverna out of the main shopping/eating area up on the headland called El Patio.
This is where we ate for at least 50% of the holiday and it was brilliant. Juan the owner had a great sense of humour and fantastic food to go with it, as well as great prices. A much better deal than in town. We had been recommended the aqua park restaurant but it was dreadful. I had paella and it was more like Batchelors savoury rice.
I'm undecided as to whether I would recommend this place as a resort to visit. The beach wasn't brilliant - very small indeed and lots of jelly fish. We really enjoyed our holiday but mostly due to whom we were with and the hotel staff - not the resort and not the resort facilities.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2006
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Sunworld
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Good for: Beach