Reviews of America Hotel, Calas De Mallorca, Mallorca

As we only booked three weeks...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2007

Tour Operator:

Fleetway travel

Submitted By:

Mr M Lucas

Comments:

As we only booked three weeks before the travel date I was a little worried about the comments on over-booking, so I rang the hotel before we went but I have to say that this hotel and it's staff were fantastic and we had no problem with our room.



The transfer from Palma took 1 hour (Shuttle Direct recommended!). The location of the hotel is superb as it is on a slight peninsular with sea views from all the rooms. The nearest beaches are literally two minutes away, the first beach (Cala Domingos was a bit crowded but we found a space) there are a lot of steps down though and I think less able would find access to the beach difficult, although I think there was a slope down somewhere.



Getting around the hotel was OK though. I was able to pop up from the beach to the bar to get drinks for the family (and a crafty beer or two for me!). The small town with it's shops and bars was about a five minute stroll down the road with a few rides and crazy golf for the kids. There were bars that had football on TV (watched Spurs lose 3-1 at home to Everton.... gutted!).



The hotel was very clean and our room was done every day. The food was varied and there was always something available from 0800 to 0000 (the burgers from the snack bar were delicious!). The Ice cream was in little tubs of which there was an everlasting supply (Even low fat ones! you could eat healthy as well!). My wife was able to stick to her Rosemary Connelly diet and lost weight still enjoying the food (I have no will power!). I knocked one point off because the barbeque man didn't cook my steak right one night (so I had to have two more and a couple of Sangrias till he got it right!, but that is me being fussy!).



The beer was San Miguel which is OK when it's hot and there was plenty of choice of soft drinks cocktails and spirits. I never saw anyone drunk while we were there and the whole place is great for families with activities during the day (knocked out first round Table Tennis both times! by two ex world champs....not!) and the mini disco for the kids in the evening with entertainment after, which to be honest I did not pay much attention to. There was table tennis and pool if you wanted, a games room and computers if you could get on them! (I went on holiday to get away from my computer!).



There were bars nearby that did British beers but not for real ale enthusiasts! (You guys go to Blackpool or somewhere, this is Spain mate..!). Excursions were available directly booked at the reception and there was a good bus service right outside the hotel and a train thingy that went round the resort for a few euros. We went on a trip to the Aqualand water park and the hotel did a packed-up lunch for us with the basics for a picnic. There is also a dive shop right outside the hotel on the way to the beach (E80 for a beginner) and boat trips that could be booked from a shop and cafe just up from the beach.



The sea was very clear and great for snorkelling and the beach was safe for kids with a life guard and signal system. We were also able to do some fishing with our telescopics in the area and caught Wrasses and Sea Bream things (good fight on light tackle!). That's enough of my garbelling. We had a great holiday, Callas de Mallorca/America Hotel is a quiet beautiful resort which I would go back to tomorrow (shhhh... don't tell anyone!).

Just got back from Hotel America...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2007

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Miss T Whellams

Comments:

Just got back from Hotel America in Majorca with our 2 girl’s ages 3 and 5. The first thing that struck me about the resort - which I was not expecting - was that it is quite a breezy part of Majorca.



The weather throughout our 10 days was, on the whole, sunny and warm, but we did get a bit of cloud from time to time, and one evening we even had thunder and lightning - with light drizzle. We weren't expecting this for mid-August. The hotel is in quite an exposed area, and the wind was quite nice at times - keeping you from getting too hot, but I remember one evening (after dark) it was quite something - although it wasn't a cold wind.



The resort has lots of shops within easy walking distance (a couple of minutes), bars, restaurants, (a Burger King!), pub, night club (didn't go in it though) and there were rides for toddlers (but didn't see much for older kids).



The Hotel America is located in a "dead end,” so there is no annoying noise from traffic at all. There is a bus stop outside the hotel and buses will take you to neighbouring resorts - even Palma if you so wish. In our experience the buses were not reliable and were filthy, but cheap. We went to Porto Cristo on the bus - it was late on the outward journey and we paid 2 different fares going and coming back! I have never been on such a filthy, tatty bus. But it got us where we wanted to go - so hey! Who cares?



You can get a glass-bottom boat or a catamaran to the resorts going north of Callas De Mallorca. We got the boat (18 Euros each - return, free for under 6s) to Porto Cristo. We went to see the Caves of Drach.



So, the hotel. We were put in the new annexe building - so weren't in the main Hotel building. Our room was nice and big and had 4 beds in it. All the rooms in the hotel have a sea view and the majority have a balcony - albeit a bit small. Our room was nice, had air conditioning and a swipe card instead of a key, which controlled the electricity and therefore it needed to be in the 'slot' for the air conditioning to work. Therefore, you couldn't go out and have the air-conditioning on all day. We had a maid clean our room every day and give us clean towels. There was a bit of noise from the room above - but they were a particularly inconsiderate family, we believe.



The all inclusive hotel meant that all the food is free - most of the drink is free - you would only pay for a drink if you ordered a branded drink (e.g., a Jack Daniels). You wouldn't pay if you ordered - "a bourbon.” We didn't pay for any drinks at all. The hotel had many different locations for obtaining drinks: lounge areas, a bar, outside by the pool, and in the pizza/pasta bar.



The food at the hotel was nice - I can't complain about it really - there was a lot of choice every day and as a result - my jeans are a bit tight now!



Entertainment - kids club (for young children), activities throughout the day - even for adults, pool tables, table tennis table, and 3 swimming pools. In the evening there is a mini disco for the youngsters, bingo, and then a show of some sort.



If you want to spend the day by the pool, you can get lunch at the poolside (order chips, burgers, hot dogs, or get sandwiches, fruit, etc). Or you can go in the pizza/pasta bar from 12 noon to midnight. There is also a barbecue in the evenings - but we didn't try it as we always went to the main restaurant for our evening meals. If you want to go out for the day - you can order a picnic lunch to take with you the night before.



The only complaints I would make about the hotel were that the swimming pools were REALLY cold! My skinny 5 year old daughter kept getting blue lips! The wind didn't help when she got out and every time she went swimming, she got out shivering!



The other complaint was the sunbed reserving situation. There were not enough sun beds for this time of year and if you wanted one, you'd have to get up and wait by the chained-up sunbeds and stake your claim to however many you wanted. When they were unchained (about 9am) you could then claim them by putting your towels on them. What a pain that was. We only did this twice in our 10 days. If was such a faff and ridiculous!



The beach was just a couple of minutes away down quite a lot of steps. It was crowded, but the sea was lovely (warmer than the pools!), but the wind (and the glass-bottom boats) meant that there were a lot of waves and my 5 year old kept getting mouthfuls of sea water!



On the whole, a good holiday. Not sure I'd go again though.

If I could think of one word to...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2005

Tour Operator:

JMC Holidays

Submitted By:

Mr J Lovett

Comments:

If I could think of one word to describe this place.... It would have to be Fantastic we couldn't have booked a better place if we tried.



The staff where fantastic and the food was great situated in a fantastic resort.



You wont be disappointed.

I'm just back from a weeks stay...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2007

Tour Operator:

Direct Holidays

Submitted By:

Ms C Connor

Comments:

I'm just back from a weeks stay in Hotel America. I thought I’d post a review as I’d used this site to review the hotel before I went. I was nervous, ready to argue my case regarding overbooking if they tried to move me to a different hotel! I need not have worried.



The flight was the worst part - monarch airlines and wide hips....ouch! The hotel is in a lovely location, right beside the sea. The sea is accessed by steps at the back of the property - takes less than 3 minutes. There is also a lovely scenic walk all around the hotel by the coast. There are plenty of shops just 5 minutes up the road from the hotel along with plenty of shops, pubs and restaurants.



Kids will be in heaven! The hotel organises kid club activities: pool, mini golf, kids disco, t-shirt making, pony rides, table tennis, archery and many others. Activities are also arranged for adults; water polo, aerobics, football, volley ball etc.



The hotel itself was very clean. Towels are changed and rooms cleaned daily.

I recommend giving the maid a small tip - extra towels, soaps and pillows! The food was fab. I had reservations about meals at a 3 star hotel but was really surprised. Food is clean and well cooked. There is a good/average variety...just don't eat one of everything the first few nights! Deserts are too nice. When the restaurant is closed there are two other bars that serve food and not just pizza, burgers and chips, you can also get fruit or salad and ice-cream. Drinks were great. I was told they were weak by some seasoned drinkers but I found them fine!



The only downfall is the sunbed war! Beds are only released at 9am. I recommend, if you're an early bird to go down to the sunbeds facing the steps for the beach, just down from the pool. Porters often don't bother bringing all the beds up to the pool area! Plus the trees make great shade if the weather is really hot, you can move from sun to shade as much as you want!

Just back from this hotel and...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Jul 2007

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Mrs V Bowie

Comments:

Just back from this hotel and overall was very impressed with it. There was a party of 16 of us and had no problems checking in, got rooms together and the rooms were all clean with great views of the sea.



The location was perfect with the beach right beside you so you can pop back for drinks.



The food was great and catered for everyone. There was a wide selection for all tastes and the quality was exceptional.



On the down side to this hotel, was the beer and wine. It is not strong at all and was quite bland. Not all the staff were friendly and our room was 7 floors above the disco but still heard music every night.



All in all a very pleasant hotel and would go back.

I went on this holiday with my...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2007

Tour Operator:

Direct Holidays

Submitted By:

wackyjacky

Comments:

I went on this holiday with my two children aged 13 and 9, and my friend had two children aged 12 and 7. We all had a brilliant holiday.



We were close enough to the beach to allow the older ones to go down first. They were visible from both balconies. The beach is brilliant not too big and not too crowded.



There is plenty of choice of food to suit every picky and pokey person.



The rooms were nipping clean, fresh towels every day.



I wouldn't book trips through the reps, if you are confident to do it yourself all the local buses stop outside the hotel. They run regularly. It cost 2.30 euro to get to Porto Cristo and 9.50 euro to get in to the Caves of drach. Under 7s free but I would say anyone up to 10 would get in.



There is also an Aquarium across the road it was ok. But I would definitely go to the Caves of Drach! 5 mins on bus.



Will definitely go to this hotel next holiday.

Brilliant hotel, brilliant...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2007

Tour Operator:

First Choice

Submitted By:

Mrs K Davies

Comments:

Brilliant hotel, brilliant location, excellent value for money! 2 adults, 2 children travelled here and were not disappointed. Stayed in the apartment block, room’s excellent, cleaned daily, excellent views. Pools good.



Whole hotel very clean, staff OK, food very good and varied. If they had an operator run kids club we would be going back next year.



The beach is two minutes away, small but nice. Shops two minutes away, very clean and safe resort with enough to do. Entertainment area bit squashed but not dear to go out anyway - just because you are all inclusive doesn't mean you have to stay at hotel.



Visited Caves of Drach - really good. Marineland a real let down though. Be warned they drop you off and leave you for 6 hours when in fact you'll be lucky to kill an hour here! Hope this helps.

Just returned from a brilliant 2...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2007

Tour Operator:

Direct Holidays

Submitted By:

Mr L Crofts

Comments:

Just returned from a brilliant 2 weeks at this hotel with wife and 2 small children 6 & 2.



I will just say I cannot fault anything apart from a few English embarrassing us brits with regards sunbeds, reserving at 730am and not using until afternoon, we used to say it was the Germans.



The hotel is spotlessly clean and well maintained throughout with excellent choice of food available throughout the day.



Very close to the beach which is a small cove with spectacular views and very safe for small children. Usual mix of entertainment throughout day for adults and kids to join in if they wish and Nightime entertainment including bingo and professional shows put on for us.



Last orders is at 12midnight but there is a late bar and music until 230am if you wish to carry on, although you have to pay for your drinks there.



I would recommend this hotel to any one with children young or older and I am booking for next year already.

The Hotel is excellent all round...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2007

Tour Operator:

Booked Independently

Submitted By:

Mr R  Cursons

Comments:

The Hotel is excellent all round except for they turn you away if you have booked a short 3/4 day break, this happened to us!



You are sent to another hotel out on the other side of town away from the main beaches and centre of town.



While we were there several lots of customers were sent away as the Hotel is overbooked and full, you will not know this until you have arrived. (we booked a month in advance through Ryanair Hotels).



Other than this the location, food, and cleanliness is worth going to, if you can get in!

Just back from America hotel, it...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2007

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Mr Thomas Cunningham

Comments:

Just back from America hotel, it is a great hotel for families from its location to beach and town.



Seems to be the most popular hotel in resort, big problem with over booking. It seems to use its popularity to take bookings and fill other hotels less popular.



We had no problems as we were booked with Thomsons and they don’t seem to mess these companies about.



Drink very weak, beer and house wine could drink all day and have no worries about getting drunk but would highly recommend this hotel for families.



O’Donnell’s Irish bar for great night out live music and proper beer.

We stayed at the Hotel America...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

May 2007

Tour Operator:

Direct Holidays

Submitted By:

Mrs T Willis

Comments:

We stayed at the Hotel America during the May half term week. I have to say I was a little worried, as we had not taken our children aboard before needn't have had a single worry.



Everything about this hotel is fabulous, staff, food, how clean the hotel was, day time activities for the kids and the location, which was perfect, 2mins from the beach, (which meant you could pop back for food and drinks).



It is also just a couple of mins to a lovely shopping centre where you can eat, drink, play crazy golf and visit other children’s parks.



There is a bus stop right outside Hotel Americas door which will take you to Palma, Porto Cristo, The caves, The market, and many more places.



There was never any problem with getting a sun lounger around the pool area and they are free of charge. There is a maid service every day should you require it.



The food was excellent and there was huge variety from bbq, pizzas, fish, different meats, rice, pastas, and salads not to mention the desserts.



There are 3 different pools 2 main pools and a kiddie’s pool.



If there is one thing which could have been improved, it would be the night time entertainment, as this was not the best quality, but it is not unbearable.



We will without doubt return.

Spent half term week at America...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

May 2007

Tour Operator:

Skytours

Submitted By:

Miss M Pearce

Comments:

Spent half term week at America Hotel with family, including kids aged 5 & 7. Great time had by all.



Having visited other resorts on the island, we were definitely best placed. The hotel itself is extremely clean, and has three pools, beach 2 minutes walk away and a bus stop directly outside. Considering it was half term and extremely busy, there was never a shortage of sun loungers or large queues in the dining room.



You can also visit other areas by boat, which can be picked up from the beach.



We could not fault the food, there is something for everyone. My kids are usually picky eaters, but there were no complaints, in fact I've never seen them eat so much. There is a main large dining room, a pizzeria that opens until midnight and a pool side snack bar.



Daytime entertainment for the children was excellent and they were never bored. The evening entertainment was good too and if you fancy a stroll outside the hotel there are numerous shops, restaurants, bars and several play area for the kids.



The only thing I could fault was that the walls in the room were a bit thin, so you could hear noise from the adjourning rooms and corridor, but this wouldn't stop me from visiting again.



For a three star hotel, excellent value and highly recommended.

I went with family, 6 adults and...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2005

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Mrs C.l. Moses

Comments:

I went with family, 6 adults and 5 children the kids age ranged from 15 months to 9yrs.



They all had an equally great time there was stuff for them to do all day and they also put on games for the adults, killer pool/darts etc. The entertainment on a night was fab.



There’s 3 different restaurants day and evening, snacks at the pool bar and a BBQ every evening so if you think you might be picky there’s loads to choose from and take it from me its all excellent we all put on a stone when we were there.



The beach is just down some steps at the back of the hotel which is beautiful, all double or family rooms face this amazing view.



This hotel should be a 5 star rating its definite value for money were all going back next year with an extra 15 people we cant wait.

Well what an enjoyable holiday...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

May 2006

Tour Operator:

Direct Holidays

Submitted By:

Mrs D ADAMSON

Comments:

Well what an enjoyable holiday we had. We had read some reviews and were a bit worried about taking the kids there somebody had said nothing for the kids to do. We never seen ours, met lots of lovely people.



The hotel is lovely, staff and the entertainment crew really friendly towards everybody would definitely go back to this resort again. Maybe though a little later than May as not everywhere was open but that never stopped us from having a brill time. We’re even in the video that they were making so we’re proper film stars! Lovely beach and place will definitely go back to this hotel thank you.

I went away with my family and...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2006

Tour Operator:

Direct Holidays

Submitted By:

Miss M Imrie

Comments:

I went away with my family and some friends, nine of us altogether not knowing what to expect, I was quite nervous about what the food etc would be like.



I shouldn't have worried as everything was spot on, from the food to the entertainment and location. The rooms were spotless with maid service everyday.



If you are looking for a nice relaxing holiday with your family I would recommend this. We are all going back next year but for longer this time.