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Holiday Reviews > Med Beach Resorts > Mallorca > Santa Ponsa > Santa Ponsa Hotels > Jardin De Playa Hotel > Read Reviews
Jardin De Playa Hotel Reviews
| Board Basis: |
Half Board |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Jul 2008 |
| Tour
Operator: |
Booked Independently |
| Submitted
By: |
Mr D R Carrick |
| Overall
Rating: |
10/10 |
| Comments: |
Guys,
if you book this place, dont worry about any previous ropey reviews the place is brilliant for a family!!!. We just returned last night after the best 7 days half board accomodation we have had in the Balearics. All the staff in the hotel are great aprt from the pool man who has a problem with letting people get access to the sun loungers too early in the morning and therefore creates a rush at about 8.15am ( dont worry though along with the Scots and the Irish we beat the Germans at their own game and got the best sites!). Pool is gorgeous, lovely size and temperature is spot on. If you want to stay in the sun all day its best to get the loungers at the bottom next to the cove or the 'snack shack'. (incidentally the snack shack serves some of the fastest pizzas i've seen on holiday and would push Dominoes for speed of service). Prices for drinks are pretty reasonable as well with about 3 euros for a pint but again you have self catering facilities in the rooms so you can stock up at the supermarket if you want as there is no hassle with taking your own cans to the pool if you want to (alochol or pop - local supermarket you can get local beer for 29cents a can (330ml) or 53 cents for pop(coke etc)).
The hotel itself is on the quieter side of the resort and therefore great for families but there could be a lot of walking involved if you want to go to the main centre, but theres plenty available in the square to keep it local.
We didnt eat out at all during the week because we found that the meals were that good in the hotel, they were all a buffet style but well cooked and lots of different things each night. This is a pretty big surprise for someone who has been doing the all inclusive rounds for the last few years and they were pretty damn good.
Hotel tip: the annex block has a lift that if you use to floor 4 there is a door on to the street which saves you having to climb the steps.
Overall i would recommend this hotel and this resort to all families as i know for a fact i will be booking to go again.
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| Board Basis: |
Room Only |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Jun 2008 |
| Tour
Operator: |
Thomas Cook |
| Submitted
By: |
Miss M Atkinson |
| Overall
Rating: |
9/10 |
| Comments: |
We didnt really relax on holiday as we were on a hen party...The hotel was lovely, along with the weather. It was very relaxing to lie around the pool, the atmosphere was lovely. The pool was big and at the right temp!
We didnt really eat in the hotel, except from one breakfast which was quite nice.
Drinks were all lovely and cold.
The Staff were very plesent and a good help. One thing which could of been better was our rooms only got cleaned once every other day... we need new towels :)
I would recommend this hotel.
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| Board Basis: |
Self Catering |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Apr 2008 |
| Tour
Operator: |
Flyglobespan |
| Submitted
By: |
Miss SF Fitzgerald |
| Overall
Rating: |
9/10 |
| Comments: |
Excellent location, right next to the sea. We had a pool and sea view and it was lovely. The apartments are basic but have evrything you need. The pool is a little cold but I think that's just because it's April. Lots of nice walks around the headland. Near to the sqaure and lots of nice restaurants. Don't got to El Sombrero - food is terrible. El Jardin and Manolos and El Pegolos are really good. I would definately go back to Santa Ponsa and the Jardin DE Playa. They look like the best apartments in Santa Ponsa.
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| Board Basis: |
Self Catering |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Sep 2007 |
| Tour
Operator: |
Airtours |
| Submitted
By: |
Miss J Howden |
| Overall
Rating: |
5/10 |
| Comments: |
We arrived on the Tuesday evening; it was raining and thunder and lightning which was nice to arrive to!
We were all starving and went for something to eat. It was disgusting; the steak was red and tasted awful. We tried a good few places and the food wasn’t nice at all. We got breakfast out of Katie’s kitchen, which was nice and the lady was very pleasant.
The steps down to the apartment were a nightmare; about 50 steps down.
The pool was freezing and the indoor pool wasn’t open.
We are going home tomorrow and I have 2 say I wouldn’t ever come back here, sorry if any 1 has it booked.
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| Board Basis: |
Self Catering |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Apr 2007 |
| Tour
Operator: |
Not Specified |
| Submitted
By: |
Mrs R Savage |
| Overall
Rating: |
5/10 |
| Comments: |
Don’t go here if you have difficulties walking or getting about!
The coach drops you off at the top of a very steep drive and you have to take your own luggage down when you arrive and back up again at the end of your holiday, without any assistance.
The only other option is a set of about forty steps.
At the end of April this part of Santa Ponsa was very quiet and it was quite a walk to the livelier beach (Platya) area.
This is a basic 3 star apartment complex - it is clean and acceptable. The apartment had been repainted and re-tiled recently but the furniture and lamps were still shabby.
Towels were replaced every couple of days but were quite threadbare. The kitchen consisted of a two-ring hob, fridge and ordinary kettle which had to be heated on hob.
Our room had a balcony with nice sea views. Mattresses very hard. TV had only two English language channels - Sky News or CNN. Extra charge for hire of electric kettle, iron, safe etc.
Don't expect luxury accommodation. If you are on a budget holiday then you can have a pleasant stay at this complex - but be prepared to have to put in a bit of effort to get about.
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| Board Basis: |
Self Catering |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Mar 2007 |
| Tour
Operator: |
MyTravel |
| Submitted
By: |
gemmagilb |
| Overall
Rating: |
8/10 |
| Comments: |
After I had booked this holiday and read the reviews I was beginning to worry about the hotel and location of it. There seemed to be more bad reviews than good ones!! I traveled with my boyfriend and 8 other friends and none of us were disappointed with the hotel or location.
The hotel was lovely and clean and looked as though it had been newly refurbished! The rooms were large (we did not have a balcony but 2 couples from our group did) However all rooms were of equal standard. The rooms were cleaned every other day, and fresh towels were given. The hotel bar was nice and the staff made up the friendly atmosphere. The reception staff seemed to be less accommodating than the bar staff.
We went in March....BIG MISTAKE! We had one warm day and we were wearing the same jumpers all week as we only took one! Both pools are clean and spacious (the out door pool is freezing).
The location is great. A five minute walk will take you to restaurants and bars but the stretch of road carries on for a half an hour walk which we didn’t mind. Our favourite bars were: The Auld Triangle (5mins stagger from hotel go in here its got great atmosphere), A-ha bar and snoopy's! We'd happily go again but not in march.
The beach is a 20 minute walk.
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| Board Basis: |
Self Catering |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Mar 2006 |
| Tour
Operator: |
Airtours |
| Submitted
By: |
Miss P O'neill |
| Overall
Rating: |
9/10 |
| Comments: |
The Jardin de Playa apartments are fab!!! They were spotless. It was like you see in the brochure picture, but never actually get!!! It was really clean, got a spacious balcony, the hotel staff were lovely too. This accommodation is great I would highly recommend them and will definitely be returning, hopefully very soon!!
The only down fall of our holiday (I went with my mother) was the weather, it was cold!!!! Bit gutted over that, but we can’t control the elements!!!
Santa Ponsa and Palma nova have great restaurants I would highly recommend, AMEADUS in Santa Ponsa and the DUKE OF YORK. In Palma Nova NATALIE'S & ---- DIANA. The latter are both English owned and on the main beach strip, the food was amazing!!
I would highly recommend Majorca, but in the warmer seasons!!! Enjoy xxx
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| Board Basis: |
Self Catering |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Feb 2006 |
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Operator: |
MyTravel |
| Submitted
By: |
Mrs G Bryce |
| Overall
Rating: |
8/10 |
| Comments: |
the hotel itself was good the staff weren,t very helpful and rarely about.we had a disabled daughter with us and it was not at all suitable due to the amount of hills and dales we encountered no matter which way we went and wouldn,t go again
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| Board Basis: |
Bed & Breakfast |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Aug 2005 |
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Operator: |
Alpha Rooms |
| Submitted
By: |
Mrs S Lilley |
| Overall
Rating: |
9/10 |
| Comments: |
I went to this hotel with my husband and daughter, and we found it to be very good. It was clean, tidy, very close to the beach, and also the square, and all staff were very friendly.
It was also a good distance from the main restaurants, close enough to walk, and far enough to not hear people! We got a wonderful room, with a sea view, which was stunning at night.
The only drawback was when it rained so much!
I'd definitely recommend this hotel, and look forward to going back this summer.
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| Board Basis: |
Self Catering |
| Date of
Holiday: |
May 2005 |
| Tour
Operator: |
Winter Sunshine Holidays |
| Submitted
By: |
Mrs T Morgan |
| Overall
Rating: |
7/10 |
| Comments: |
The hotel was in a lovely position by the sea. The room was clean, not brilliantly furnished, but it was adequate for our needs, and value for the money that we had paid.
The staff were very helpful and the hotel was quiet by midnight, which meant if you wanted an early night you could have one undisturbed. All the entertainment of The 'Square' was very nearby and a short walk down the hill into the main area of Santa Ponsa provided lots more to do. There were plenty of places to eat nearby.
Overall I think the hotel was good budget accommodation, in a lovely location, although it's worth saying that the 'beach' near the hotel was very very small, and not really suitable for normal beach activities.
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| Board Basis: |
Half Board |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Apr 2005 |
| Tour
Operator: |
Alpha Rooms |
| Submitted
By: |
Mr D Barnes |
| Overall
Rating: |
7/10 |
| Comments: |
Good hotel but showing signs of wear. Food was plentiful and good quality, even if the choice was a bit limited.
Staff were very helpful and were very good with the kids. The rooms were cleaned about once every three days. Pool was beautiful if a bit cool, but that didn't stop the kids.
Excellent position in the quieter end of Santa Ponsa at the far end of the square. The resort is well laid out with plenty of space to wander around.
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