Reviews of Barcelo Ponent Playa Hotel, Cala D'Or, Mallorca

We arrived at hotel lunch time...

Overall Rating:

7/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2007

Tour Operator:

Booked Independently

Submitted By:

Mrs S J Steele

Comments:

We arrived at hotel lunch time and first thing we noticed was the pool was at a strange place you had to walk out the entrance door and across a drive to get to pool.



We were party of 4 and rooms were not ready told in an hour... read more

We arrived at Mallorca on...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2007

Tour Operator:

Holiday City

Submitted By:

Mr M Simons

Comments:

We arrived at Mallorca on Wednesday morning even though our holiday started on Tuesday, just the way the flight times worked unfortunately.

First impressions were good, hotel was clean, and rooms were clean although basic, no tea and... read more

Have just returned from a week...

Overall Rating:

7/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2007

Tour Operator:

First Choice

Submitted By:

Miss E Leach

Comments:

Have just returned from a week holiday at the Barcelo Ponent Playa.



I thought the accommodation was very good. We were very lucky and got a sea view and didn't even pay extra for it. Room quite basic but very clean.... read more

We arrived on the 29th July...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2007

Tour Operator:

First Choice

Submitted By:

Mr AJR Richards

Comments:

We arrived on the 29th July 2007. Our initial views on the hotel were modern, immaculately clean, and extremely friendly. The staff were very kind, and spoke English, German, and Spanish very well.



The flights were very good... read more

Hotel situated in lovely...

Overall Rating:

5/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2007

Tour Operator:

Saga

Submitted By:

Mrs J Phillips

Comments:

Hotel situated in lovely position over looking beach, rooms were kept very clean and public areas too.



Food too much the same, dining room very busy at times and if you were too late in the evening choices limited.
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The hotel is a bit tired looking...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2007

Tour Operator:

Panorama

Submitted By:

Mrs C Maison

Comments:

The hotel is a bit tired looking but the room was great and was spotless and kept that way all week. The staff were very friendly at all times.



The location is great right next to a lovely beach. The pool is the usual - folk... read more

If you want a quiet holiday with...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

May 2007

Tour Operator:

First Choice

Submitted By:

Mrs P Bamford

Comments:

If you want a quiet holiday with few children this is the place for you.



The hotel and staff were excellent they couldn't do enough for you. Food was great for first 9 days went a bit downhill after that but still bearable.... read more

Excellent hotel. Pleasant...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Sep 2006

Tour Operator:

Airtours

Submitted By:

jeannie-s

Comments:

Excellent hotel. Pleasant reception staff. Rooms spotlessly clean.



Food very good but there was always a wait for a table in the restaurant.



The hotel leads out onto the beach with fantastic views of... read more

Me and my parents stayed in this...

Overall Rating:

6/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Oct 2006

Tour Operator:

MyTravel

Submitted By:

Miss J Rutter

Comments:

Me and my parents stayed in this Hotel in October 2006 and we travelled there with My Travel. The Hotel was very clean, but reception staff were very hard to understand when we first arrived.



The Food in the hotel it self... read more

We went to Majorca - Cala D Or...

Overall Rating:

7/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Sep 2006

Tour Operator:

Travel City Direct

Submitted By:

Mrs G T

Comments:

We went to Majorca - Cala D Or second week in September 2006 and stayed at Barcelo Ponent Playa Hotel. We booked through Travel City Direct.



TCD - When booking I received very good customer service, after paying I heard... read more

Having been to this hotel for...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2006

Tour Operator:

Travel City Direct

Submitted By:

Mr W Thomas

Comments:

Having been to this hotel for the past 4 years, I have booked again for 2007 and we are really looking forward to going again. The food is great the rooms are very clean, basic, air conditioned and have fantastic views over a small bay.

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First time in this hotel but...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Sep 2006

Tour Operator:

First Choice

Submitted By:

majorcagirl

Comments:

First time in this hotel but frequent visitor to Majorca, Have no complaints overall, staff very friendly, reception staff very helpful. Great pool area shame about the "hogging" of sun beds. Room was great had the biggest balcony we've ever had!
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Booked this holiday last minute,...

Overall Rating:

5/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Oct 2006

Tour Operator:

Direct Holidays

Submitted By:

Mr John Stewart

Comments:

Booked this holiday last minute, hotel was very busy at all times and quite noisy. The room was ok but very tired, air-con worked on and off. Airtours rep was nowhere to be seen the whole two weeks.



Food was very poor,... read more

First time here but been to...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2006

Tour Operator:

Direct Holidays

Submitted By:

Mr KR Lunt

Comments:

First time here but been to Barceló before so knew what to expect. Entertainment team was very friendly and really made the holiday. Mini disco & games for the children then the usual mixture of own shows and brought in shows.

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We have just returned from Cala...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Jul 2006

Tour Operator:

Booked Independently

Submitted By:

Mrs A Hutcheson

Comments:

We have just returned from Cala D’Or on 12th July and had fabulous time. The flight out was not so good with Fly Globespan due to technical problems but staff were great out and back. No delays thank goodness on return. There were 4 of us 2 adults... read more