Audax Hotel, Cala Galdana, Spain
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Recent Price: £145
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In a picturesque location with marvellous views of Cala Galdana Bay, the elegant Audax offers excellent standards of quality and service. Just a short stroll from the beach, this hotel attracts couples of all ages who appreciate its sophisticated yet relaxing atmosphere. loading...
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Audax Hotel Reviews
" Very Nice. "
Submitted By: Bignugget
This was a late booking and what a good choice, Very clean - Food excellent - staff very friendly and a very clean and beautiful resort - And to top it all of i meet the love of my life - Gorgeous girlfrind Heike at this hotel.
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- Date of Holiday:Oct 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" We stayed here for our honeymoon and... "
Submitted By: Mrs S Sweeney
We stayed here for our honeymoon and loved the place. They new it was our honeymoon and left us fruit and champagne, we were also given a four course meal one night and a cake. The hotel would have been fabulous even it it wasn't our honeymoon. The food was fantastic, the staff were really helpfull and friendly and the view from our room was beautiful. The spa was wonderful and they also have a sports and nature office where you can book activities like kayaking. I would definitely recommend to anyone.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" Just back from our third holiday at... "
Submitted By: Miss V GRAHAM
Just back from our third holiday at the Audax, as previous a fantastic location, weather was superb, very relaxed atmosphere and the staff are the best. You cant find fault with the food, brilliant choice and always something nice rather than the normal rubbish you get served up at most Half Board restaurants. We had a slight problem with our room but was very quickly moved, superb service will be going back again next year. A lovely spot for couples. Brilliant
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" We only stayed one night but it was... "
Submitted By: Dr D El-Shirbiny
We only stayed one night but it was wonderful. Very friendly staff who let us check out much later than the official check out time as our flight was in the evening. The view from our room was fantastic and the beaches beautiful. There is a wonderful walk through the forest that takes you to a quiet beach which is very picturesque. The staff at the hotel were very friendly and our rooms were clean and well-equipped- exemplary service all-in-all! I would thoroughly recommend and wish we could have stayed longer.
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- Date of Holiday:Mar 2008
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Select
" This was our second visit to the... "
Submitted By: Mrs J Mercer
This was our second visit to the Audax Hotel - the last was 3 years ago and we were pleased to see that very little had changed.
The resort remains small with just enough shops and restaurants and the bay was as beautiful and we remembered.
The hotel has kept up the same high standard with reasonable sized, well equipped, clean rooms and plenty of choice in the 2 restaurants for breakfast and dinner.
I booked a facial in the spa and received a free thermal circuit, which I would recommend to anyone who enjoys water therapy treatments (or has a bad back) - the facial was great too!
This is one resort and hotel we would certainly return to again (something we never normally do).
The resort remains small with just enough shops and restaurants and the bay was as beautiful and we remembered.
The hotel has kept up the same high standard with reasonable sized, well equipped, clean rooms and plenty of choice in the 2 restaurants for breakfast and dinner.
I booked a facial in the spa and received a free thermal circuit, which I would recommend to anyone who enjoys water therapy treatments (or has a bad back) - the facial was great too!
This is one resort and hotel we would certainly return to again (something we never normally do).
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- Date of Holiday:Oct 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Portland Direct
" We booked the Audax for a weeks break... "
Submitted By: Mrs S Watling
We booked the Audax for a weeks break and following some negative reviews on other sites were somewhat unsure as to what to expect.
These however proved groundless as from the time we arrived to the time we left we couldn’t fault the facilities or service we received.
All the Reception staff spoke excellent English (as well as German, French, Italian, Dutch and even Icelandic!), and made us welcome from the start explaining how to get tea and coffee making facilities, the dining times, spa facilities etc. When we looked around we found our cases had already been taken to our room by the porter (a nice touch we thought).
We were allocated a room overlooking the pool area on floor six which although in the shade most of the day proved a cool haven when needs be (the air conditioning system was also very effective). We felt that compared to the rooms with a sea view for which there was an additional charge, we’d lucked out with a good view across at the village of Cala Galdana itself.
The room was modest in size with a small bathroom but was clean and well equipped with mini bar and safe (€15 charge). The room was cleaned on a daily basis and towels changed as required.
The pool area was excellent with plenty of beds in both sun and shade available although the towels tended to go out in the popular areas by 9.00am. The pool bar was fine with friendly staff and provided a decent snack meal at lunchtimes if needed.
Main meals were served in two restaurants, both self-service, buffet style. Food was good and plentiful and each night if you wanted a break from the buffet, there was speciality cooking in a small kitchen area off the restaurant with themes such as Menorcan fare, Paella and charcuterie and cheese etc. The waiting staff were quick to clear away dishes and plates and attentive to our needs if required.
Evening entertainment focussed on the ground floor bar area and ranged from good to excellent, the Monday night jazz quartet and the illusionist were absolutely brilliant. Bar prices were also reasonable for a hotel.
We also took advantage of the excellent spa facilities and would strongly recommend the spa circuit at €18-20 which allowed ninety minutes taking advantage of the various spa pools, baths, hydro massages and speciality showers as well as the sauna, steam and hot rooms.
In summary we were absolutely delighted with the Audax. It provided us with a relaxing and stress free holiday.
These however proved groundless as from the time we arrived to the time we left we couldn’t fault the facilities or service we received.
All the Reception staff spoke excellent English (as well as German, French, Italian, Dutch and even Icelandic!), and made us welcome from the start explaining how to get tea and coffee making facilities, the dining times, spa facilities etc. When we looked around we found our cases had already been taken to our room by the porter (a nice touch we thought).
We were allocated a room overlooking the pool area on floor six which although in the shade most of the day proved a cool haven when needs be (the air conditioning system was also very effective). We felt that compared to the rooms with a sea view for which there was an additional charge, we’d lucked out with a good view across at the village of Cala Galdana itself.
The room was modest in size with a small bathroom but was clean and well equipped with mini bar and safe (€15 charge). The room was cleaned on a daily basis and towels changed as required.
The pool area was excellent with plenty of beds in both sun and shade available although the towels tended to go out in the popular areas by 9.00am. The pool bar was fine with friendly staff and provided a decent snack meal at lunchtimes if needed.
Main meals were served in two restaurants, both self-service, buffet style. Food was good and plentiful and each night if you wanted a break from the buffet, there was speciality cooking in a small kitchen area off the restaurant with themes such as Menorcan fare, Paella and charcuterie and cheese etc. The waiting staff were quick to clear away dishes and plates and attentive to our needs if required.
Evening entertainment focussed on the ground floor bar area and ranged from good to excellent, the Monday night jazz quartet and the illusionist were absolutely brilliant. Bar prices were also reasonable for a hotel.
We also took advantage of the excellent spa facilities and would strongly recommend the spa circuit at €18-20 which allowed ninety minutes taking advantage of the various spa pools, baths, hydro massages and speciality showers as well as the sauna, steam and hot rooms.
In summary we were absolutely delighted with the Audax. It provided us with a relaxing and stress free holiday.
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" What a wonderful hotel, I thoroughly... "
Submitted By: Miss H Johnson
What a wonderful hotel, I thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
The hotel itself doesn't look as good as you may expect when you first pull up, but once you get inside it's a different story. I've never been to a hotel with such friendly staff.
The reception all have staff who speak English fluently. The reception manager was excellent in sorting out any concerns. The holiday was made most enjoyable by the very friendly bar, reception and restaurant staff.
The rooms aren't huge, but perfectly adequate. Very clean and have everything you could want. You don't automatically get a kettle, but the reception staff do offer you one at check in.
There is no charge for the kettle, but I understand that there is for the safe. With regards to the room, I paid for a sea view, and it was worth every penny. We had the most breathtaking view of the sea, river and bay.
Entertainment is put on every night- there were a few acts that weren't to my taste but certainly good enough.
There are two restaurants, both buffet. Staff are brilliant, food is good. However, if you have any particular dietary requirements you do need to be careful- the food isn't always labelled well, if at all with some dishes.
This led to a few nasty surprises on a few nights! We went in May and it was certainly not packed, you never had to queue.
Pools are lovely and both with breathtaking views. Not huge pools but perfect for adults.
Spa is definitely worth going to, and I imagine would be the reason for booking the hotel. Again staff are very friendly and nearly all are fluent in English. The thermal circuit is good value for money and the spa is brilliant, both in the atmosphere and appearance.
Treatments are all reasonably priced although I do feel that the facials were overpriced.
I would say that the hotel was definitely of four star standard. It's of a perfect size- not too big or small. I would say that it's ok for children as well as adults, although really it is aimed more for relaxation and so personally I wouldn't take children there (unless they were very young).
As I say, the pools are aimed for adults and I don't think there is any entertainment for children.
The resort is ok, very picturesque. It's perfect if you want a relaxing holiday. There's a handful of restaurants, but most of them are very aimed at tourists, although there are some local eateries. There's a couple of supermarkets and lots of gift shops. Not a great deal to do there, but great for what I wanted, which was relaxation.
I understand there's some great walks and there's also a gym in the hotel (I didn't use it). They also have a sports centre where you can hire boats, snorkels etc I believe. The sea is less than a five minute walk away, the restaurants are right outside.
Hotel was also very quiet and you could not hear any of the entertainment from the bar below at night. The only noise you may hear is from the very noisy Cala Galdaba hotel about 5 minutes away- but you would only hear that if you stood out on the balcony.
If I were to return to this resort, I would not consider booking any of the other hotels. Please book the Audax if you go to Cala Galdana.
As a final note, First Choice staff were brilliant, especially at the transfer and check in.
The hotel itself doesn't look as good as you may expect when you first pull up, but once you get inside it's a different story. I've never been to a hotel with such friendly staff.
The reception all have staff who speak English fluently. The reception manager was excellent in sorting out any concerns. The holiday was made most enjoyable by the very friendly bar, reception and restaurant staff.
The rooms aren't huge, but perfectly adequate. Very clean and have everything you could want. You don't automatically get a kettle, but the reception staff do offer you one at check in.
There is no charge for the kettle, but I understand that there is for the safe. With regards to the room, I paid for a sea view, and it was worth every penny. We had the most breathtaking view of the sea, river and bay.
Entertainment is put on every night- there were a few acts that weren't to my taste but certainly good enough.
There are two restaurants, both buffet. Staff are brilliant, food is good. However, if you have any particular dietary requirements you do need to be careful- the food isn't always labelled well, if at all with some dishes.
This led to a few nasty surprises on a few nights! We went in May and it was certainly not packed, you never had to queue.
Pools are lovely and both with breathtaking views. Not huge pools but perfect for adults.
Spa is definitely worth going to, and I imagine would be the reason for booking the hotel. Again staff are very friendly and nearly all are fluent in English. The thermal circuit is good value for money and the spa is brilliant, both in the atmosphere and appearance.
Treatments are all reasonably priced although I do feel that the facials were overpriced.
I would say that the hotel was definitely of four star standard. It's of a perfect size- not too big or small. I would say that it's ok for children as well as adults, although really it is aimed more for relaxation and so personally I wouldn't take children there (unless they were very young).
As I say, the pools are aimed for adults and I don't think there is any entertainment for children.
The resort is ok, very picturesque. It's perfect if you want a relaxing holiday. There's a handful of restaurants, but most of them are very aimed at tourists, although there are some local eateries. There's a couple of supermarkets and lots of gift shops. Not a great deal to do there, but great for what I wanted, which was relaxation.
I understand there's some great walks and there's also a gym in the hotel (I didn't use it). They also have a sports centre where you can hire boats, snorkels etc I believe. The sea is less than a five minute walk away, the restaurants are right outside.
Hotel was also very quiet and you could not hear any of the entertainment from the bar below at night. The only noise you may hear is from the very noisy Cala Galdaba hotel about 5 minutes away- but you would only hear that if you stood out on the balcony.
If I were to return to this resort, I would not consider booking any of the other hotels. Please book the Audax if you go to Cala Galdana.
As a final note, First Choice staff were brilliant, especially at the transfer and check in.
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- Date of Holiday:May 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" Beautiful area, lovely beach and... "
Submitted By: Ms S Stobart
Beautiful area, lovely beach and close to Citudella.
Lovely coastal walks, in front of the hotel and up the steps takes you on a 40min costal walk to another quiet beach [300 wooden steps down to it] with lovely beach and swimming.
When we visited in October there were lots of jellyfish and warning signs were displayed on the beach [the weather had been stormy]. The resort was closing up for the end of the season.
Audax was booked as 4* prestige, very nice but not 4*. Side sea views face road, woodland and car park, if you are located here as to be located high as coaches drop off through the night [noisy]
Some of the pool view rooms are in shade for most of the day. Pool is cold but plenty of sun beds and shade available.
Food is served from 2 dining rooms and is adequate and plentiful.
Resort is quiet and entertainment is hotel based, all hotels welcome you to their entertainment.
Would return but not to this hotel, prefer the Cala Galdana.
Lovely coastal walks, in front of the hotel and up the steps takes you on a 40min costal walk to another quiet beach [300 wooden steps down to it] with lovely beach and swimming.
When we visited in October there were lots of jellyfish and warning signs were displayed on the beach [the weather had been stormy]. The resort was closing up for the end of the season.
Audax was booked as 4* prestige, very nice but not 4*. Side sea views face road, woodland and car park, if you are located here as to be located high as coaches drop off through the night [noisy]
Some of the pool view rooms are in shade for most of the day. Pool is cold but plenty of sun beds and shade available.
Food is served from 2 dining rooms and is adequate and plentiful.
Resort is quiet and entertainment is hotel based, all hotels welcome you to their entertainment.
Would return but not to this hotel, prefer the Cala Galdana.
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- Date of Holiday:Oct 2006
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Airtours
" This hotel is of absolute quality,... "
Submitted By: Mr DJ Lane
This hotel is of absolute quality, I have been back to this hotel twice already and have just booked to go there for the third year in a row.
The food is LUSH! The presentation of the food is superb and the staff are very welcoming and pleasant. The reception staff are always willing to help and always have a little something special waiting for you on arrival like Champaign and hampers of fruit. Last year I was also given free passes for myself and my family for the day spa which I went into several times throughout the stay.
The split level pool with waterfall is beautiful and the picturesque view from the hotel rooms and poolside over Cala Galdana bay are phenomenal. As for the beach that is also beautiful with lush white sand and the kayaking is also a great laugh.
I recommend this hotel highly to anyone of any age as there are plenty of other hotels which welcome you in the evenings for entertainment and a quality bar/club called Mississippi bar just about 3 minutes walk down the road for the people who like partying late.
The food is LUSH! The presentation of the food is superb and the staff are very welcoming and pleasant. The reception staff are always willing to help and always have a little something special waiting for you on arrival like Champaign and hampers of fruit. Last year I was also given free passes for myself and my family for the day spa which I went into several times throughout the stay.
The split level pool with waterfall is beautiful and the picturesque view from the hotel rooms and poolside over Cala Galdana bay are phenomenal. As for the beach that is also beautiful with lush white sand and the kayaking is also a great laugh.
I recommend this hotel highly to anyone of any age as there are plenty of other hotels which welcome you in the evenings for entertainment and a quality bar/club called Mississippi bar just about 3 minutes walk down the road for the people who like partying late.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2005
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Direct Holidays
" We usually book holidays abroad at... "
Submitted By: Mrs C Grace
We usually book holidays abroad at the last minute and take pot luck but this year we thought we would go abit more upmarket and chose the Audax in Cala Galdana.
We couldn’t fault the hotel itself. It’s staff were friendly and welcoming, the food was very good; excellent quality and freshness with plenty of choice and as for the spa... it was pure, but reasonably priced luxury!
The resort is very picturesque and quite quiet but we liked that. The entertainment in the hotel is sort of what you’d expect. There was some confusion about what was and wasn’t allowed in the swimming pool - one day inflatables seemed to be allowed, the next not, then it changed again... The food at the poolside bar was also very good and drinks about what you would pay in the UK (the Euro seems to have meant price increases in alot of things).
The only disappointment we had was in First Choice’s brochure description of the watersports that were supposedly available free of charge to hotel guests. There was a good list including sailing, windsurfing and kayaking but when we enquired we found that there was no sailing or windsurfing at all and a charge for the kayaking (except for a free one hour taster session). Other guests were also disappointed about the lack of a kids' club and other sports that the brochure had promised.
We couldn’t fault the hotel or the resort. The flights from Luton were easy, at very convenient times of the day and the transfer to the resort is very quick.
A very nice holiday - shame about the water sports!
We couldn’t fault the hotel itself. It’s staff were friendly and welcoming, the food was very good; excellent quality and freshness with plenty of choice and as for the spa... it was pure, but reasonably priced luxury!
The resort is very picturesque and quite quiet but we liked that. The entertainment in the hotel is sort of what you’d expect. There was some confusion about what was and wasn’t allowed in the swimming pool - one day inflatables seemed to be allowed, the next not, then it changed again... The food at the poolside bar was also very good and drinks about what you would pay in the UK (the Euro seems to have meant price increases in alot of things).
The only disappointment we had was in First Choice’s brochure description of the watersports that were supposedly available free of charge to hotel guests. There was a good list including sailing, windsurfing and kayaking but when we enquired we found that there was no sailing or windsurfing at all and a charge for the kayaking (except for a free one hour taster session). Other guests were also disappointed about the lack of a kids' club and other sports that the brochure had promised.
We couldn’t fault the hotel or the resort. The flights from Luton were easy, at very convenient times of the day and the transfer to the resort is very quick.
A very nice holiday - shame about the water sports!
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2005
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:First Choice Premium
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