Inturotel Esmeralda Park, Cala D'Or, Spain
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Extensive sports facilities and activities make the Esmeralda Park complex a great choice for an action-packed holiday. The sandy coves of Cala d'Or are close by and there are plenty of restaurants and bars within easy reach. loading...
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" Just got back from holiday 05/06/08... "
Submitted By: Mr G Megson
Just got back from holiday 05/06/08 the complex was fantastic , everything about it was spot on , we have a 6 yr old who thougt the place was great , the rooms were very clean and cleaned every day, only a ten min stroll took you to the main part of town which had a vast number of bars/restaurants, we only stayed for 7 nights and could not possibly eat in every place that was there, a land train stopped outside the apts which took you to the beaches etc do not know the price as we never used it, there was night time entertainment for the kids as well as day time activities too, overall I would recommend this place to anyone with a young family as there were no young groups, because there are no night clubs to speak of.The staff were extremely helpful at all times. everything in and around the apts closed at midnight so sleepless nights were not a problem.
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- Date of Holiday:May 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" The complex is 5 parts, we stayed at... "
Submitted By: Mrs Claire Swan
The complex is 5 parts, we stayed at esmerlda park, our room was lovely but dont forget your own kettle. Rooms were cleaned well. The entertainment was brilliant the entertainment team were out standing. The only minor point was the food, as is mainly germans there the food was catered for there needs, so we eat out. The beaches were cleaned every day and the sea is so clear.
Have been going to cala d or for 25 years thee appartments are the best yet.
Have been going to cala d or for 25 years thee appartments are the best yet.
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- Date of Holiday:May 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" I would like to add my comment re... "
Submitted By: Mrs DM Scott
I would like to add my comment re these apartments... (Esmeralda Garden apt)... one of the earleir comments was from my sister Mrs C Harnell... and I echo what she wrote EXACTLY.... what some of the other comments didnt show was that these apartments are part of the larger Esmeralda Park etc apartment block which is about 200 yards away from the garden ones, we always believed they were very superior being more expensive.... and we were given a free breakfast voucher to use up there.... but we found it so busy being much larger, and kind of lacked the personal touch of the gardens site one...we were very happy we had decided to book the gardens complex....Actually, I have just found this comment my sister wrote, as I am about to book the gardens complex for 2009..... DEF recommend it.. :)
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- Date of Holiday:May 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Portland Direct
" Stayed at this appt in Cala D’or... "
Submitted By: Mrs C Harnell
Stayed at this appt in Cala D’or for 10 days, with my hubby and son 17yrs daughter 14. Also sister and her large family.
Very central in Cala dor, numerous eateries bars and tavernas on the doorstep. Lovely and clean appt with all the facilities you need for self catering, the large pool very clean and the staff clean all areas of pools every morn and eve.
The pool area never got too busy always plenty of sunbeds to occupy. Cleaners in room every day and reception staff always ready to help with any queries.
Been to Cala D'Or seven times and would definitely return to this appt complex. Pool bar only open 11am till 3pm, but that was ok as supermarket over the road and loads of places to visit for drinks or just bring your own from fridge!
Being central leads to many shopping areas and bars etc (not too loud and they shut music down at 12 so great for kids who like to sleep. Numerous beaches on hand loads to do and other bars such as red lion which open till late are a good alternative if you like a boogie. We know Cala D’or like the back of our hands and it’s the prettiest resort there is, I’m sure there is something for everyone and its quiet flat for pushchairs etc. Enjoy!!
Ask for pool view ring appt day before you go and request as these are the more spacious appt, also my niece ordered a cot and it was lovely and big for little one.
Very central in Cala dor, numerous eateries bars and tavernas on the doorstep. Lovely and clean appt with all the facilities you need for self catering, the large pool very clean and the staff clean all areas of pools every morn and eve.
The pool area never got too busy always plenty of sunbeds to occupy. Cleaners in room every day and reception staff always ready to help with any queries.
Been to Cala D'Or seven times and would definitely return to this appt complex. Pool bar only open 11am till 3pm, but that was ok as supermarket over the road and loads of places to visit for drinks or just bring your own from fridge!
Being central leads to many shopping areas and bars etc (not too loud and they shut music down at 12 so great for kids who like to sleep. Numerous beaches on hand loads to do and other bars such as red lion which open till late are a good alternative if you like a boogie. We know Cala D’or like the back of our hands and it’s the prettiest resort there is, I’m sure there is something for everyone and its quiet flat for pushchairs etc. Enjoy!!
Ask for pool view ring appt day before you go and request as these are the more spacious appt, also my niece ordered a cot and it was lovely and big for little one.
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- Date of Holiday:May 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Portland Direct
" Where do I start? I really don’t... "
Submitted By: Mr D Bailey
Where do I start? I really don’t know!
The setting - Perfect
The accommodation - Average
The weather - Excellent
The complex is built around Cala Esmerelda on the east coast of the island. Translated into English 'Cala' stands for 'Cove', and Cala Esmerelda is the most beautiful setting for a holiday. The sand is the softest and whitest I’ve ever seen and the water is just as clear, if not clearer than it looks in the brochure - which makes a change! The complex has pretty much got the cove to itself. Glass-Bottom Catamaran boat trips leave the bay every couple of hours, which take you on varied trips (2, 3 & 4 hours long). We tried the 2-hour one, which, with a 3 year old in toe, was just enough. If your not into spending all day on the beach there are plenty of shops and restaurants within walking distance, but don’t stop after the first street you come to ends at the little children’s play area. Keep going to the left and down the steps and you will find Cala D'or town, which has got a better selection of shops and far to many restaurants.
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The apartment, as I said above was average, but that’s mainly because it didn’t have everything WE needed. Maybe this will be different for you. We stayed in a 1-bedroom apartment, which will sleep 4. Unfortunately if like us, your child(ren) go to sleep before you, you rely on the beds in the main apartment for yourselves, you won’t be very happy. The two sofas will push together but won’t join, so your left with a 3-4' gap which eventually turns into a 1' gap halfway through the night. The sheets they give you irritated us and weren’t the warmest when it gets cold at night. The kitchenette comprises 1 fridge, 2-ring hob, toaster and plenty of crockery and utensils. The kettle though was like a steel teapot that you had to put on the hob.
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1 family we spoke to found this very difficult, especially when their 18 month old baby woke up for a feed in the middle of the night, they had to wait 15 mins for the so called kettle to boil.
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We stopped in apartment building H that was a stones throw from the beach and pool. There is also a laundry room at the top of this block as well as a gym and indoor swimming pool. The resort bar and restaurant is just round the corner. There’s plenty of outdoor seating outside the bar, with a small play area with table tennis and pool tables. There is kids entertainment 6 nights a week between 8.30 and 9.30pm. Although its aimed mainly at the German kids, all the entertainers speak good English and they try their best to repeat everything in English, most of the children are German though, so they forgot sometimes. Although the bar and town are fairly close to the complex we didn’t have any trouble with noise outside the apartment, apart from the dustbin lorry which came every night between 10 and 11pm.
Overall verdict: we had a brilliant time and would definitely recommend this holiday to anyone. Especially at this time of year. The weather was amazing and the resort was pretty quiet. If you do go then you’ve got to try the mega breakfast at the Duke of Devonshire, its great.
The setting - Perfect
The accommodation - Average
The weather - Excellent
The complex is built around Cala Esmerelda on the east coast of the island. Translated into English 'Cala' stands for 'Cove', and Cala Esmerelda is the most beautiful setting for a holiday. The sand is the softest and whitest I’ve ever seen and the water is just as clear, if not clearer than it looks in the brochure - which makes a change! The complex has pretty much got the cove to itself. Glass-Bottom Catamaran boat trips leave the bay every couple of hours, which take you on varied trips (2, 3 & 4 hours long). We tried the 2-hour one, which, with a 3 year old in toe, was just enough. If your not into spending all day on the beach there are plenty of shops and restaurants within walking distance, but don’t stop after the first street you come to ends at the little children’s play area. Keep going to the left and down the steps and you will find Cala D'or town, which has got a better selection of shops and far to many restaurants.
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The apartment, as I said above was average, but that’s mainly because it didn’t have everything WE needed. Maybe this will be different for you. We stayed in a 1-bedroom apartment, which will sleep 4. Unfortunately if like us, your child(ren) go to sleep before you, you rely on the beds in the main apartment for yourselves, you won’t be very happy. The two sofas will push together but won’t join, so your left with a 3-4' gap which eventually turns into a 1' gap halfway through the night. The sheets they give you irritated us and weren’t the warmest when it gets cold at night. The kitchenette comprises 1 fridge, 2-ring hob, toaster and plenty of crockery and utensils. The kettle though was like a steel teapot that you had to put on the hob.
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1 family we spoke to found this very difficult, especially when their 18 month old baby woke up for a feed in the middle of the night, they had to wait 15 mins for the so called kettle to boil.
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We stopped in apartment building H that was a stones throw from the beach and pool. There is also a laundry room at the top of this block as well as a gym and indoor swimming pool. The resort bar and restaurant is just round the corner. There’s plenty of outdoor seating outside the bar, with a small play area with table tennis and pool tables. There is kids entertainment 6 nights a week between 8.30 and 9.30pm. Although its aimed mainly at the German kids, all the entertainers speak good English and they try their best to repeat everything in English, most of the children are German though, so they forgot sometimes. Although the bar and town are fairly close to the complex we didn’t have any trouble with noise outside the apartment, apart from the dustbin lorry which came every night between 10 and 11pm.
Overall verdict: we had a brilliant time and would definitely recommend this holiday to anyone. Especially at this time of year. The weather was amazing and the resort was pretty quiet. If you do go then you’ve got to try the mega breakfast at the Duke of Devonshire, its great.
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- Date of Holiday:May 2005
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Panorama
" I have stayed at this aparthotel... "
Submitted By: Miss K Coutts
I have stayed at this aparthotel previously and thought it was fantastic, but I have to say this time I was a little disappointed.
The weather was awful so that put a downer on things to start with, but that’s not the hotels fault! The accommodation was to a high standard as remembered, with a superb sea view and the pool(s) area was clean and well kept. What let the place down this time was the restaurant - I have never before had the misfortune of having to dine with hundreds and I mean hundreds of screaming children running around everywhere. You couldn’t get a bowl of soup for fear of scalding at least 10 children’s per 3 steps!!! Avoid this place like the plague if you don’t like kiddies. The food was ok, although again not a patch on the last time I stayed. There was plenty of choice but what you got was lukewarm and could have been better presented. Entertainment was held in a small bar area (it’s much better when it’s outside) and was either too loud or too quiet - although what we did get wasn’t that bad, mainly reps doing their thing plus the occasional night of ‘professional performers’.
On a plus note the location is fantastic, right on the beach, within a minute of shops & bars and only a 10 min walk to the resort centre. If you don’t fancy the walk though, there are loads of ‘Wally trolleys’ passing by at each end of the complex every 30 mins or so and these take you all over the place.
Would I go back? Probably not to this complex but yes to the resort.
The weather was awful so that put a downer on things to start with, but that’s not the hotels fault! The accommodation was to a high standard as remembered, with a superb sea view and the pool(s) area was clean and well kept. What let the place down this time was the restaurant - I have never before had the misfortune of having to dine with hundreds and I mean hundreds of screaming children running around everywhere. You couldn’t get a bowl of soup for fear of scalding at least 10 children’s per 3 steps!!! Avoid this place like the plague if you don’t like kiddies. The food was ok, although again not a patch on the last time I stayed. There was plenty of choice but what you got was lukewarm and could have been better presented. Entertainment was held in a small bar area (it’s much better when it’s outside) and was either too loud or too quiet - although what we did get wasn’t that bad, mainly reps doing their thing plus the occasional night of ‘professional performers’.
On a plus note the location is fantastic, right on the beach, within a minute of shops & bars and only a 10 min walk to the resort centre. If you don’t fancy the walk though, there are loads of ‘Wally trolleys’ passing by at each end of the complex every 30 mins or so and these take you all over the place.
Would I go back? Probably not to this complex but yes to the resort.
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- Date of Holiday:May 2004
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:First Choice
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