Alexandra d'Or Hotel, Can Pastilla, Spain
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The Alexandra Hotel overlooks the sandy beach at Can Pastilla, and is just 1km from the international airport. Also conveniently located close to Palma where you will find a wide variety of shops, restaurants and bars. Relax by the Alexandra Hotel pool and enjoy a cool drink from the bar. The restaurant serves meals in a buffet style and on a half board and full board basis, with a selection of international cuisine. loading...
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Alexandra d'Or Hotel Reviews
" We arrived at this hotel at midday,... "
Submitted By: Mr P.m. House
We arrived at this hotel at midday, although the rooms are not ready until 14.00 we were let into our room at midday, room was large, clean with a nice sea view from our balcony.
Evening meal consisted of hot or cold meals, plenty of choice and of a good standard, breakfast same again, although could be hectic at times. The hotel was mainly full of elderly Spaniards, a bit loud but ok. Evening entertainment was geared for them also. Other entertainment was a pinball and pool table these are situated in the main spacious lobby downstairs, with plenty of seating.
Although it was out of season the pool area was cleaned every day and other outside areas were kept clean. At this time of year the gate to the beach area was locked, but not far to walk round. The town itself was very quiet, again out of season so we expected that, although some shops are open and a few cafes.
We caught the bus to Palma 1.20euro although very packed of people. The taxi to hotel took 5mins 10euro fixed price. Palma was ok but probably better in warmer weather, we went around the cathedral area and in it NOT TO BE MISSED. We also took the mountain train to Soller another must do when in the area.
In summary this was a good hotel and enjoyable 4 nights stay was had, although this time of year it was just long enough. We had a nice first afternoon when it was just warm enough to sit on the beach for 20 mins it did get cod at times but overall a nice break.
Evening meal consisted of hot or cold meals, plenty of choice and of a good standard, breakfast same again, although could be hectic at times. The hotel was mainly full of elderly Spaniards, a bit loud but ok. Evening entertainment was geared for them also. Other entertainment was a pinball and pool table these are situated in the main spacious lobby downstairs, with plenty of seating.
Although it was out of season the pool area was cleaned every day and other outside areas were kept clean. At this time of year the gate to the beach area was locked, but not far to walk round. The town itself was very quiet, again out of season so we expected that, although some shops are open and a few cafes.
We caught the bus to Palma 1.20euro although very packed of people. The taxi to hotel took 5mins 10euro fixed price. Palma was ok but probably better in warmer weather, we went around the cathedral area and in it NOT TO BE MISSED. We also took the mountain train to Soller another must do when in the area.
In summary this was a good hotel and enjoyable 4 nights stay was had, although this time of year it was just long enough. We had a nice first afternoon when it was just warm enough to sit on the beach for 20 mins it did get cod at times but overall a nice break.
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- Date of Holiday:Nov 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Fleetway Travel
" My friend and I are women in our... "
Submitted By: Miss C Anson
My friend and I are women in our early twenties and stayed at Hotel Alexandra, C'an Pastilla, Majorca from 7/6 - 11/6. We had a wonderful time and were very impressed with the hotel.
The exterior is beautiful, loads of colourful flowers everywhere, in pots as well as planted all around. They looked and smelled gorgeous, and were a lovely welcome. Right by the entrance is a fountain and a huge palm tree, which looks spectacular at night with the fairy lights that are wrapped around the entire trunk.
We were half board so dinner and breakfast were included. Meals are served as a buffet, you can go up as many times as you like. Not all of it was to our tastes but there was so much choice. I tried a little bit of everything and then got more of the things I'd liked! The desserts especially were amazing, at least ten choices. For example: several types of cake, fruit, rice pudding, blancmange, 4 ice creams/sorbets and fruit salad. There's a lot to choose at breakfast too - cold boiled and scrambled eggs, slices of ham, fruit salad, cheese, bread, pastries, croissants, biscuits, cereal, fruit and toast plus fruit juice and tea/coffee. Half board doesn't include things like bottled water and wine, but you can buy them from the waiting staff for extra at dinner. A litre of mineral water was £1.05.
Our room was spotless, on the first floor overlooking the pool and beyond that the beach and sea. It was cleaned and towels replaced every day. All the facilities worked and we had mini soaps, bath/shower gel and shampoo which were also replaced.
The beds were clean and comfortable, there was a very large wardrobe with lots of drawers and shelves, a desk, lamps and a large mirror in the main room. The balcony wasn't too small, it had a white plastic table and 2 chairs (like garden furniture), and a frosted glass screen separated us from our neighbours balconies.
The staff were great, especially the barman. I forget his name but he was friendly and chatty, and always made our cocktails with feathers, umbrellas and even sparklers once! There are loads of cocktails to choose from, average price was £2.60, and there are non alcoholic ones too. Most of the staff spoke great English and were happy to help.
I particularly enjoyed the pool which was clean and large, with floats to play with included. It was never crowded and although it's not heated, you soon get used to the temperature. My advice is get in quickly! The pool was very impressive, with little blue tiles all over and a very shallow area for the little un's that was protected by a stainless steel fence. Plenty of sun loungers and lots of outside seats and tables. There is a large cart filled with beautiful flowers, and to the right of it are 2 outside huts for the loos (separate mens and womens) with basins and mirrors, perfect for getting changed or applying sun block.
It's very close to the airport (if you look out of the window on the top floor you can see the planes landing and taking off!) but it was never too loud, certainly not enough to wake you up, and of course getting to and from the airport is very cheap! (10-15 Euros including a tip). There's a taxi rank right outside the airport exit, so unless you arrive very late/early you'll have no problem getting a cab.
C'an Pastilla is gorgeous, loads of restaurants and bars, a fantastic beach, lots of souvenir shops and a little supermarket as well. There's also a tobacconist which is much cheaper than duty free, it's just to the right when you come out of the private exit from the hotel to the beach. Next to it is a cash point which accepted my Maestro card, and when I checked my bank statement I wasn't charged much - certainly less than a fiver.
To get to the beach you either go down some stairs by the pool and swipe your card on the reader to open the gate. This is also how you get in your hotel room, then you stick it in the little box by the door to activate the lights. The gate is locked between 8pm and 8am and weekends, so you go out the front entrance and go right.
The little beach in front of the hotel was great. There was a very mixed bunch of sun worshippers - loads of different nationalities, families, groups of older people, and a few topless women! It is separated from the road (which is very quiet, the odd car or cyclist) by a short stone wall, and there are several small ramps to get to the beach. There are many shelters which look like giant coconut tops on sticks, a great idea if you have children or need some shade. The guys that hire out sun loungers also do massages right there on the beach! There's a string of buoys about 40m out which you can't cross as on the other side there is a marina, and if you swim too close to the line the coastguard will sound a klaxon and say something in Spanish over the loudspeaker. The beach is set in a cove, meaning the waves are very gentle - again a great place for the kids.
To see for yourself search Google Maps for "Calle De Levante Palma" and choose satellite view. Hotel Alexandra is just to the left of the green arrow, you can see the dark blue pool and red brick roof.
In our 5 days there were no big rowdy groups like you get in Magaluf for example. C'an Pastilla is 10/15 mins to Palma which is were the real night-life is. A taxi is 15-20 Euros which is a bummer, but I'd rather that than stay in Palma which is a proper city and therefore noisy and busy. Still, even there we only found 2 nightclubs. Abraxia - not impressed, and Tito's - AMAZING! When we went a singer called Rebekka Brown was there with gold painted dancers. There were also dancers in cages suspended in the air. Upstairs is a VIP section overlooking the stage and dance floor, and a Spanish room playing, of course, Spanish dance music, which had a glass wall so you could see the main room downstairs. It was 10 Euros to get in and you get a free drink. The drinks prices were very high - a double Vodka and coke was £7!!! We had a wicked time and came out just as the sun was rising! Getting a taxi back was a nightmare, the queues were huge and the taxis were very sparse. We got home about an hour after leaving the club. Lots of people will stop you walking along the main road in Palma at night to get you into bars and clubs, most offering a free drink.
Back at the hotel, there is a pool table where a game costs 2 Euros and a pinball machine. The bar is open till the early hours and they play music. There is evening entertainment, but it is geared to the mostly older people who stay there.
We each bought a lilo from a shop run by a lovely Northern lady on a side street by the beach. It was heavenly floating on the sea on our lilos - and a great way to get a tan! I can't remember the name of my favourite local bar, but if you are facing the little beach you head left along the road and it's on the left just after curve in the road, past the Spar minimart. They play hippy music, there's loads of candles and ornaments, low sofas and cushions on the floor, and gauzy material covering the ceiling. Very chilled and relaxing.
Checkout was at noon but our flight wasn't until 3, so we made use of the luggage store room and sunbathed by the pool right up until the last minute!
We made a very good choice here. I've read some bad reviews - nonchalant staff, bugs, dirty rooms, but we did not have any of these problems. Ok it's not luxurious but it is very cheap (worked out at £10 a day each!) and for that price it should have been a dive, but my experience was brilliant. Both the hotel and C'an Pastilla are wicked, and I shall definitely be returning just as soon as I have enough money!
Cleanliness of rooms: 95
Facilities offered: 90
Quality vs price: 100
Location/Surroundings: 90
Quality of service provided: 95
The exterior is beautiful, loads of colourful flowers everywhere, in pots as well as planted all around. They looked and smelled gorgeous, and were a lovely welcome. Right by the entrance is a fountain and a huge palm tree, which looks spectacular at night with the fairy lights that are wrapped around the entire trunk.
We were half board so dinner and breakfast were included. Meals are served as a buffet, you can go up as many times as you like. Not all of it was to our tastes but there was so much choice. I tried a little bit of everything and then got more of the things I'd liked! The desserts especially were amazing, at least ten choices. For example: several types of cake, fruit, rice pudding, blancmange, 4 ice creams/sorbets and fruit salad. There's a lot to choose at breakfast too - cold boiled and scrambled eggs, slices of ham, fruit salad, cheese, bread, pastries, croissants, biscuits, cereal, fruit and toast plus fruit juice and tea/coffee. Half board doesn't include things like bottled water and wine, but you can buy them from the waiting staff for extra at dinner. A litre of mineral water was £1.05.
Our room was spotless, on the first floor overlooking the pool and beyond that the beach and sea. It was cleaned and towels replaced every day. All the facilities worked and we had mini soaps, bath/shower gel and shampoo which were also replaced.
The beds were clean and comfortable, there was a very large wardrobe with lots of drawers and shelves, a desk, lamps and a large mirror in the main room. The balcony wasn't too small, it had a white plastic table and 2 chairs (like garden furniture), and a frosted glass screen separated us from our neighbours balconies.
The staff were great, especially the barman. I forget his name but he was friendly and chatty, and always made our cocktails with feathers, umbrellas and even sparklers once! There are loads of cocktails to choose from, average price was £2.60, and there are non alcoholic ones too. Most of the staff spoke great English and were happy to help.
I particularly enjoyed the pool which was clean and large, with floats to play with included. It was never crowded and although it's not heated, you soon get used to the temperature. My advice is get in quickly! The pool was very impressive, with little blue tiles all over and a very shallow area for the little un's that was protected by a stainless steel fence. Plenty of sun loungers and lots of outside seats and tables. There is a large cart filled with beautiful flowers, and to the right of it are 2 outside huts for the loos (separate mens and womens) with basins and mirrors, perfect for getting changed or applying sun block.
It's very close to the airport (if you look out of the window on the top floor you can see the planes landing and taking off!) but it was never too loud, certainly not enough to wake you up, and of course getting to and from the airport is very cheap! (10-15 Euros including a tip). There's a taxi rank right outside the airport exit, so unless you arrive very late/early you'll have no problem getting a cab.
C'an Pastilla is gorgeous, loads of restaurants and bars, a fantastic beach, lots of souvenir shops and a little supermarket as well. There's also a tobacconist which is much cheaper than duty free, it's just to the right when you come out of the private exit from the hotel to the beach. Next to it is a cash point which accepted my Maestro card, and when I checked my bank statement I wasn't charged much - certainly less than a fiver.
To get to the beach you either go down some stairs by the pool and swipe your card on the reader to open the gate. This is also how you get in your hotel room, then you stick it in the little box by the door to activate the lights. The gate is locked between 8pm and 8am and weekends, so you go out the front entrance and go right.
The little beach in front of the hotel was great. There was a very mixed bunch of sun worshippers - loads of different nationalities, families, groups of older people, and a few topless women! It is separated from the road (which is very quiet, the odd car or cyclist) by a short stone wall, and there are several small ramps to get to the beach. There are many shelters which look like giant coconut tops on sticks, a great idea if you have children or need some shade. The guys that hire out sun loungers also do massages right there on the beach! There's a string of buoys about 40m out which you can't cross as on the other side there is a marina, and if you swim too close to the line the coastguard will sound a klaxon and say something in Spanish over the loudspeaker. The beach is set in a cove, meaning the waves are very gentle - again a great place for the kids.
To see for yourself search Google Maps for "Calle De Levante Palma" and choose satellite view. Hotel Alexandra is just to the left of the green arrow, you can see the dark blue pool and red brick roof.
In our 5 days there were no big rowdy groups like you get in Magaluf for example. C'an Pastilla is 10/15 mins to Palma which is were the real night-life is. A taxi is 15-20 Euros which is a bummer, but I'd rather that than stay in Palma which is a proper city and therefore noisy and busy. Still, even there we only found 2 nightclubs. Abraxia - not impressed, and Tito's - AMAZING! When we went a singer called Rebekka Brown was there with gold painted dancers. There were also dancers in cages suspended in the air. Upstairs is a VIP section overlooking the stage and dance floor, and a Spanish room playing, of course, Spanish dance music, which had a glass wall so you could see the main room downstairs. It was 10 Euros to get in and you get a free drink. The drinks prices were very high - a double Vodka and coke was £7!!! We had a wicked time and came out just as the sun was rising! Getting a taxi back was a nightmare, the queues were huge and the taxis were very sparse. We got home about an hour after leaving the club. Lots of people will stop you walking along the main road in Palma at night to get you into bars and clubs, most offering a free drink.
Back at the hotel, there is a pool table where a game costs 2 Euros and a pinball machine. The bar is open till the early hours and they play music. There is evening entertainment, but it is geared to the mostly older people who stay there.
We each bought a lilo from a shop run by a lovely Northern lady on a side street by the beach. It was heavenly floating on the sea on our lilos - and a great way to get a tan! I can't remember the name of my favourite local bar, but if you are facing the little beach you head left along the road and it's on the left just after curve in the road, past the Spar minimart. They play hippy music, there's loads of candles and ornaments, low sofas and cushions on the floor, and gauzy material covering the ceiling. Very chilled and relaxing.
Checkout was at noon but our flight wasn't until 3, so we made use of the luggage store room and sunbathed by the pool right up until the last minute!
We made a very good choice here. I've read some bad reviews - nonchalant staff, bugs, dirty rooms, but we did not have any of these problems. Ok it's not luxurious but it is very cheap (worked out at £10 a day each!) and for that price it should have been a dive, but my experience was brilliant. Both the hotel and C'an Pastilla are wicked, and I shall definitely be returning just as soon as I have enough money!
Cleanliness of rooms: 95
Facilities offered: 90
Quality vs price: 100
Location/Surroundings: 90
Quality of service provided: 95
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:www.roomsnet.com
" Even though we give this 8 out of 10... "
Submitted By: Mr G. Currie
Even though we give this 8 out of 10 this is a good hotel and worth going to.
But be aware, it is used a lot by Spanish, Italian, and German visitors and the entertainment is geared to this end. But there are no acts or good entertainment to speak of mainly records.
The hotel is clean and tidy, please be aware of the fact that this hotel takes bus loads of school kids ( early teens and noisy ).
Towels were not changed every day, and one day beds were not made. Our room very small. The kids by the way tend to be on the second floor so avoid if poss.
Food was good with plenty choice and if you like a red wine with your meal, the house wine was good at €5.70.
Pool side loungers were free but booked early and no mattress on them (hard).. there is a quick way to the beach vie a set of stairs from the poolside but no one tells you it is shut on Saturday and Sunday, and is locked early at night.
No info about using the room phone if needed. Some silly things, but as said, it is a nice hotel and at the price, well worth a try.
Have a nice time if you decide to go...
But be aware, it is used a lot by Spanish, Italian, and German visitors and the entertainment is geared to this end. But there are no acts or good entertainment to speak of mainly records.
The hotel is clean and tidy, please be aware of the fact that this hotel takes bus loads of school kids ( early teens and noisy ).
Towels were not changed every day, and one day beds were not made. Our room very small. The kids by the way tend to be on the second floor so avoid if poss.
Food was good with plenty choice and if you like a red wine with your meal, the house wine was good at €5.70.
Pool side loungers were free but booked early and no mattress on them (hard).. there is a quick way to the beach vie a set of stairs from the poolside but no one tells you it is shut on Saturday and Sunday, and is locked early at night.
No info about using the room phone if needed. Some silly things, but as said, it is a nice hotel and at the price, well worth a try.
Have a nice time if you decide to go...
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- Date of Holiday:May 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Alpha Rooms
" Very nice hotel, rooms nice size,... "
Submitted By: mick72
Very nice hotel, rooms nice size, cleaned daily and towels changed every day. Food very good fine variety for dinner.
House wine 5.70 euro per bottle. Only two lifts and one was being renewed so we had a bit of a problem, having to climb to the 8th floor on two occasions. Until we found the service lift used by the cleaners. Staff all very pleasant. Not much to do in resort but it suits us oldies. Lots of Spanish oldies on their subsidized holiday.
I normally get on with them but this crowd were particularly rude and pushy. We are going back to the resort in June but to the Can Pastilla Playa hotel as the Alex has gone a bit dear.
House wine 5.70 euro per bottle. Only two lifts and one was being renewed so we had a bit of a problem, having to climb to the 8th floor on two occasions. Until we found the service lift used by the cleaners. Staff all very pleasant. Not much to do in resort but it suits us oldies. Lots of Spanish oldies on their subsidized holiday.
I normally get on with them but this crowd were particularly rude and pushy. We are going back to the resort in June but to the Can Pastilla Playa hotel as the Alex has gone a bit dear.
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- Date of Holiday:Apr 2006
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Best hotel on earth, staff are great,... "
Submitted By: Rid Gibbs
Best hotel on earth, staff are great, Manuel, Tony, Pepe, Salvador and Arnando. Pool is very nice and the beach is very nice also, very close!!
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Food great and I really enjoyed myself. very close to the airport but not bothered by any aircraft noise. Many cafes, bars and shops all close to the hotel and also a computer in the hotel with internet access. Rid aged 13. <br>
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Food great and I really enjoyed myself. very close to the airport but not bothered by any aircraft noise. Many cafes, bars and shops all close to the hotel and also a computer in the hotel with internet access. Rid aged 13. <br>
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2005
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Med Hotels
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Advice: can pastilla is still a nie little place but starting to get a bit tired.....
Activities: Mel
Good for: Beach