Reviews of Honolulu Hotel, Palma Nova, Mallorca

I have just returned from a...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2008

Tour Operator:

Thomas Cook

Submitted By:

magaluf 08

Comments:

I have just returned from a weeks holiday in magaluf at the honolulu and had the best holiday ever. When me and my friend first arrived we were suprised to see the amount of steps leading up to the hotel and down to the pool, however because of being two 17 year old girls this didnt bother us. Unless you are 18 you are unable to purchase alcohol as you will not be given a blue band however the person on reception openly said "find friends and they buy it you", so we did. After the first day of being there we could see that the hotel was full of young people that wanted to be in the centre of magaluf for the night life so there for there were young people in big groups for both hen and stag parties being loud all day and all night so i agree this hotel is not suitable for families with young children. The food isnt up to much good so we found ourself eating little in the hotel and eating out but drinking before going out in the evening to save money! The staff in the restaurant aren't very friendly but for the amount of time you spend in there it didnt bother us to much! If you are on the 8th floor water power is to a minimum but it is usable if you dont mind not having a powerful shower for a week!

Overall i would recommend any young people looking to have a livly holiday to this hotel as it will cater to all your needs & you will be sure to meet lots of other young people!

to say that smoking is allowed...

Overall Rating:

3/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2008

Tour Operator:

Thomas Cook

Submitted By:

Mr J Charles

Comments:

to say that smoking is allowed in all the bars and clubs, i was surprised that the entertainment lounge was non smoking. its about time the honolulu catered for smokers,as i lot of brits come to mallorca to escape the draconian ban in england. food-not much choice and very bland. every thing else is ok,as long as you come as couples or in a group.not suitable for families with children because of the noise.

Please ignore the negative...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2008

Tour Operator:

select holidays

Submitted By:

Mrs C Barrier

Comments:

Please ignore the negative comments written , we are here now and i was worried before we came . its clean , and the staff are friendly, i´ve seen no shagging in the pool, or naked men running along the corridors unfortuantly !! I have to agree its not for small children its right on the magaluf strip , but ideal for families with teenagers , or singles wanting to party, it is a bit noisy at night but you are in magaluf , if you want a quite holiday this isn´t for you . The food is ok , a bit repeditive but all edible and a good selection. The hill is tiny if you think this is a cardiac arrest hill you definately need to workout as a previous comment said. So don´t be disallusioned if your young and single this is definately the place to go for a fun holiday , if you have small children probably not the place to go .

loved this place, absolutely...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2008

Tour Operator:

First Choice

Submitted By:

Mr Liam Cooper

Comments:

loved this place, absolutely loved it !

food was a good range, they even tried to group all the young groups together, to what extent that worked who knows!



in all truth all the people moaning why would u take kids that close to one of the top party areas in the world !



hotel was close to everything we needed aswell, staff were a good bunch, even the security guard was alrite!



rooms were a bit of a dump, but then for the £419 i paid, i wasnt really expecting luxury



end of the day, top holiday, top hotel :D

i read the reviews before i left...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2008

Tour Operator:

Thomas Cook

Submitted By:

Miss C Barnsley

Comments:

i read the reviews before i left and me and my friends were quite worried about going here. when we arrived we were amazed... the pool was massive! food was great, rooms were big and could keep them at a cool temp.



ok, yeah the food was kinda simple but thts all you wanted after a night out.



also the "steep hill" was nothing it takes like a minute to walk up and keeps you fit so dont moan you chubbers out there!! lol



trust me your in magalluf, if you go there with kids no matter where you stay in magalluf there is going to be younger people out having a laugh and coming in, in the early hours.



the resort is a two minute walk from the strip and a 10 minute walk from BCM.



and if you get lost all you need to do is look for the sling shot you can see it anywhere in magalluf!!



one word AWESOME!! be back next year!!

this hotel was amazing.
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Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2008

Tour Operator:

Direct Holidays

Submitted By:

Miss Po Werty

Comments:

this hotel was amazing.



all the people who say the bad are the people with the families. me n my boyfriend went n we loved expecially the nite life. the hotel was clean the food was nice. loved the drink lol n the staff were friendly so if ur aged 17 above i would defo go to this hotel.



we are planning coming next year and cant wait.



we both loved the bcm clubs they were great for young party animals

after returning from my weeks...

Overall Rating:

5/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2008

Tour Operator:

Booked Independently

Submitted By:

Mrs S Rogers

Comments:

after returning from my weeks holiday at honolulu hotel i have to say i was very disapointed.the hotel states on the internet its for familys and couples,im sorry to say it is not ! it might as well have been a hotel for the 18- 30s groups,just full of young drunken men night and day.i have a daughter who is 3 years old she couldnt even go in the pool late afternoon because of gangs lying drinking in pool.night times were a night mare with noise,its no where near palma nova its right by magaluf ! which is not a family holiday.the hotel was clean,staff freindly,hotel needs a decorate very basic.food was ok not much choice.



so hotel honalulu is not a family base at all and i wont return again.

There were about 25 of us that...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Jul 2008

Tour Operator:

Easyjet Holidays

Submitted By:

Mr C Davey

Comments:

There were about 25 of us that stayed in this hotel, me and a friend booked late and paid £550 for 1 week all inclusive in July.

We got to the hotel about 10.30-11am and the staff on reception were so rude and unhelpful, most of my friends were waiting until about 1pm for their rooms to be cleaned and the hotel staff didn't care.. every time we asked for an update they said 'don't come back before 1' so we had to put everyones suitcases in our rooms until they sorted everyone elses rooms out! The rooms were OK, pretty basic nothing special but the views are nice of the beach. The beds were uncomfortable but we weren't there to sleep, the showers aren't great either not powerful atall. I would definately not reccomend this hotel for families or older people because good for us it was loud and that was good as they were pretty laid back with us being loud all night and morning! So if you have young kids or want a relaxing holiday I would definately say you're not gonna get much sleep! Most people in the hotel were young groups but the atmosphere is friendly. The pool is ok just across a little road, its not that big so you have to try and get there asap to get sunbeds but most people dont come down before 11 cos they're all still sleeping! The hotel was on a hill which wasn't as bad as some people said in other reviews but still a struggle after too many beers!

The worst part of this hotel was the food! It was absolutely disgusting it made a lot of us ill! Not much selection and the same food all the time, I managed to live on chips for lunch then went out for dinner- seriously the food was horrible I had chicken nuggets that I found a bone in... a sausage which was rock hard and I just couldnt eat the food, we ended up going to a bar called eastenders on the hill most of the time for food so that was a waste of money!

The drinks are OK, but ask for no ice because the ice they give you is from their tap water so some people got bad stomachs from this so we asked for no ice even though they didnt like it! The staff are really rude if there's a queue at the bar they shake their tip jar at you to get your attention. I will say aswel that if you're going all inclusive with mates and you're not 18 they wont give you an adult band to get alcohol- we ripped ours off and they gave us adult ones though. The drinks were ok loads of cocktails and local stuff, nothing like WKD, magners etc. was free but you could get drunk on the cocktails.

The location was nice because it's a 2 minute walk to the bottom of the hill to get to the beach which was really nice, and then it's like no more than a 10 minute walk to get to the nightlife which is nice cos you're not right in the middle of all the noise.



Magaluf is a great place to go if you're going for the typical booze filled holiday, I wouldnt reccommend it to families or older people although palma nova is a lot quieter! I had a wicked week minus the hotel, oh and the maids didnt actually change your sheets they just made the beds- and if you want to watch tv then none of the channels in the room work (though that didnt bother us)



So all in all I would reccommend magaluf for people that wanna go out there and party but i'd say go to a different,cheaper hotel like the hotel samos (which was really nice and also cheap- right next to BCM too!) and go self catering or half board so you're not stuck with horrible food you paid for but cant physically stomach!



I'd give magaluf 10/10 but the hotel honolulu 2/10

JUST COME BACK FROM 2 WEEKS STAY...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Jul 2008

Tour Operator:

Direct Holidays

Submitted By:

Mrs Linda CAREY

Comments:

JUST COME BACK FROM 2 WEEKS STAY AT HOTEL ME, MY PARTNER AND MY 10 YEAR OLD SON. AND AFTER READING REVIEWS BEFORE WE WENT WAS A BIT SCEPTICAL ABOUT GIONG BUT I HAVE TO SAY IT WAS NOTHING LIKE WHAT WE HAD READ BEFOREHAND. HOTEL WAS CLEAN AND STAFF WERE EXCELLENT IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE HOTEL. FOOD WAS OF GOOD STANDARD THERE WAS ALWAYS SOMETHING THERE TO EAT. DID HAVE VARIED MIX OF PEOPLE RANGING FROM VERY YOUNG TO OLDER COUPLES, LOTS OF FAMILIES, ALL OF WHOM ADDED TO THE LIVELY NATURE OF A LIVELY HOTEL IN A LIVELY RESORT, WHO WERE WILLING TO PARTICIPATE AND SOCALISE WITH EACH OTHER. ANIMACION STAFF WERE EXCELLENT AND I THINK THAT WHAT BROUGHT ALL AGES TOGETHER IN THE VARIES ACTIVITIES THEY PROVIDED. THE QUESTION NOW BEING WOULD WE RETURN TO THIS HOTEL? THEN WE DEFINATELY WOULD AS WE HAD BRILLIANT TIME.

this hotel was terrible !! 5...

Overall Rating:

1/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Jul 2008

Tour Operator:

Thomas Cook

Submitted By:

Miss Emma Price

Comments:

this hotel was terrible !! 5 girls 17 years old the hotel was full of men which was quite overpowering the food was terrible we refused to eat and went out for food everyday



the staff were rude and would threten us with the police everyday



the sheets on the bed were not cleaned all week



the bedrooms were cramped and dirty



your electric pluges didnt work all week and staff refused to do anything about it



the pool was grubby full of dirt and sand on the bottom



drinks were terrible watered down



this was the worst hotel in magaluf !!!

I went with a group of 5, all of...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

May 2008

Tour Operator:

First Choice

Submitted By:

Miss J Swash

Comments:

I went with a group of 5, all of us loved every minute. The hotel was cleaned daily, unless you weren't up, in which case they will not come in and disturb you! We tried to make sure we were up but didn't always happen, after all we were all 18 - 21, what'd you expect? It's within walking distant to all the bars and clubs, and also near to Palma Nova beach and Magaluf beach. Magaluf beach is more for the younger generation and Palma Nova is for families. The hotel is situated on top of a hill, (it is quite steep) but not very long... Once you've got a few drinks down you, you don't even notice it!

The food is a bit repetative, but it's all inclusive and 3 star so if your expecting luxury, it's not gonna happen! If you really can't stand the food there are a few restaurants down the road, indian, cafes, mc d's, kfc, burger king and pubs.

The all inclusive drinks are mainly spirits - the usual, and cocktails, sex on the beach is out everyday, along with pina colada, but they also have one that changes daily.



Magaluf is a lively destination and mainly for groups of blokes or girls, there are a few family bars, but if you want a family destination don't go magaluf.

I was very shocked with some of the comments about this hotel, I had a brilliant time, although all the bad reviews are mainly from people with kids, best going somewhere else if you've got young kids.



Now I am 20 and I have booked to go back in September... If you've booked it, judge it for yourself, you may be as surprised as us!

Have just arrived back from...

Overall Rating:

1/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Jul 2008

Tour Operator:

Thomas Cook

Submitted By:

Ms HM Blackley

Comments:

Have just arrived back from holiday after spending one night in the Honolulu Magalluf. When we booked this we were told it was suitable for families....NOT!! I took my 4 year old grandaughter my friend and her two daughters aged 10 and 16 and her eldest daughter's boyfriend also aged 16. The rooms were a riot with squeaky camp beds and a view of a roof with empty beer bottles, condoms, plastic chairs, and towels which had been thrown from the above floors. The pool area was disgusting not to mention the road you have to cross to get to it. My grandaughter was subjected to naked men running along the corridors and gangs of drunken yobs. We complained bitterly and were offered a move to Ponet Playa in Cala D'or at a cost of 250 euros we refused point blank to pay this and eventually thomas cook covered the cost but we did have to pay 150 euros to get from the hell hole we were in to our new hotel which I can only describe as 4 Star. I have travelled from the Carribean to India and to be honest have never come across a hotel like this Please do not take young families to this hotel you will regret it!!

firsts things first.. magaluf is...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Jul 2008

Tour Operator:

Thomas Cook

Submitted By:

Mr J Joyce

Comments:

firsts things first.. magaluf is not a family destination, its aimed at young groups. majorca is a big island so if u wanna go there then go to another area where we dont have to listen to you moan about every problem under the sun. but if you are dumb enough to choose magaluf for your family holiday then this hotel is not as bad as some of the people on here make out. yes, there is a bit of noise at night time but its not like its gonna keep u up all night. yes, there are groups of young people but not once did i see any fights or aggro. in fact all the groups seemed to get on well and there was some good crack between the rooms. lots of people have made comments like 'doors hanging of walls' 'asbo towers' 'mr and mrs cockroach' blah blah blah... THIS IS NOT TRUE... the hotel is clean, maids come in everyday (if ur up) and the only thing that may bother people is the fact the none of the toilets in the room have locks on them. the all inclusive is great value if your going in a big group as all local drinks are FREE, bar is open till 12 and there is entertainment inside, but u can skip that and just sit outside and play drinking games!!! ... all meals are included and the food is alright, not great but you can get by for a week. and if u dont really like the food then there is a subway, burger king (best one i've ever had) and a kfc all within 2 mins walk from the hotel. and one last thing, the hotel is on a bit of hill but if you cant manage that then you need to start hitting the gym!

This hotel should be for 18 -...

Overall Rating:

1/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2008

Tour Operator:

Thomas CookDirect Holidays initial booking made with

Submitted By:

TD ESTCOURT

Comments:

This hotel should be for 18 - 30s behaviour threatening and large gangs mainly lads, not suitable for families, you are only able to sleep between 12 mdnight and 5am then the louts return, hotel plays clubland music each night which incites these louts. Hotel staff and security just look on when fights break out, when contacting reception in the early hours to report screaming and shouting and things being brokem ie glass in fire extinguishers and drinks machines being overturned. 42 steps fom the pool to the hotel entrance not suitable for pushchiars. Families feeling intimidated and unable to spend time within the hotel. Please please change your booking if you are thinking of taking children to this hell hole.

i have just got back from the...

Overall Rating:

1/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2008

Tour Operator:

Direct Holidays

Submitted By:

Mrs J Waters

Comments:

i have just got back from the worst 2 weeks of my life i went to the so called family hotel with my husband and 2 children aged 4 and 18mths. it was like being on an 18-30 holiday it was disgusting naked men at the pool day and night naked men in bar in evenings full of slappers doors getting kicked in parties in rooms all night used condoms everywhere when u complain no one listens groups of men fighting in main bar i had my children i was so scared fire extinguishers set off only go here if u want an 18-30 holiday defo not 4 kids its minging