Reviews of Palma Nova Hotel, Palma Nova, Mallorca

good place to stay

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Oct 2007

Tour Operator:

Airtours

Submitted By:

wilco64

Comments:

stayed here for 7 nights in oct the weather was not so good,but the hotel was really good.the food was the best i have ever had on holiday.plenty of choice&lots of english food,the breakfast was lovely english sausage but spanish bacon.the drinks at the bar were very good,room was cleaned 5 times in a week,all in all it was very good.only bad point was the pool IT WAS VERY VERY VERY VERY COLD.

Excellant location in Palma...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2008

Tour Operator:

Airtours

Submitted By:

Miss Jo Jo

Comments:

Excellant location in Palma Nova, you are just across the road from the beach too. Stayed in this hotel with my friends it was a girls holiday however we wanted to be out of the hustle and bustle of Magauluf in the day and this hotel was a great choice.

Hotel was full of families enjoying thereselves.

Staff were very friendly and not strict on how many drinks you kept going to the bar for.

Pool area was nice and we found no problem in getting a sunbed each day.

Hotels restaurant offered a good choice, just wish there was more that one restaurant for more choice.

Rooms were clean and comfortable, would suggest to request a Sea View room as you can get lovely views.

Im affraid to say though the Hotel eveing Entertainment was really poor as it wasnt Thomas Cook or Airtours entertainers in there. But there is plenty to do in Palma Nova of a eve.

The hotel was very nice and...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

Room Only

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2005

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Miss N Jones

Comments:

The hotel was very nice and clean. As I am in my twenties, it was also an ideal place to stay for nightlife.



It had a lovely swimming pool in the complex and also a mini golf course. I would definitely recommend to friends. The staff were very friendly and always happy to help, and my room was always cleaned regularly by the cleaners.



Overall, I would say that it wasn’t the kind of hotel for families on the whole. As it is in an area full of nightlife, it was generally a hotel for the younger generation.

I don't really like these sites...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Jul 2007

Tour Operator:

Direct Holidays

Submitted By:

Miss C Moore

Comments:

I don't really like these sites as I always find them off putting which is why I wanted to put this review on.



I stayed at this hotel for 2 weeks in July 07 and in July 06 for the same 2 week period. I don't think that there is anything that could be seriously faulted with the hotel.



Upon arrival on both occasions our rooms were ready, first year at 11pm and second year 1pm. Maids worked all day and the hotel was always clean. Our rooms were cleaned on a daily basis, fresh sheets, and towels also. The maids were very friendly, knocked on our door and on several occasions when we were hungover came back to tidy up.



The hotel has a great range of activities for people of all ages, from little kids to pensioners. All of the entertainers were great, especially RUI!!!



Food is served all day, 3 main meals with snacks in between. The only thing that I would fault is some parents let their children run riot and waste food which is put on, leaving a mess in the dining room.



The hotel is in a great location, with golf fantasia at the back gate. It costs 9euro for two adults for a game and is great fun. We played every night, but go around 7pm before it gets busy. Come 8pm you need to queue.



All in all we had a great time on both our holidays and would highly recommend the hotel.



People who have left bad reviews have just little to do except complain.

Hotel was clean but basic. Staff...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Apr 2007

Tour Operator:

MyTravel

Submitted By:

Mr S Harrison

Comments:

Hotel was clean but basic. Staff were always helpful and happy and good English speaking waiters would go out of their way to get you a full English breakfast if thats what you wanted. Food was good and always hot. Drink was local produced but you could feel you had had a drink or two.



Pool very cold in April but the kids loved it. Weather hit and miss but warm most of the time, good value for money and would go back for a break some time.



Entertainment was OK, a lot of Spanish pensioners when we were there but got to say most were very friendly considering the communication barrier, then again I speak a little spanish which always helps.

We have just got back from the...

Overall Rating:

6/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2007

Tour Operator:

Airtours

Submitted By:

Miss N Rayner

Comments:

We have just got back from the Hotel Palma Nova. After reading previous reviews I was dreading our holiday. When we arrived I was pleasantly surprised, the hotel itself is really nice. The rooms were adequate and the food was good, plenty of selection.



The Hotel itself is right near the beach and a 20 min walk to Magaluf.



The only downsides to this holiday where you had to get up really early to get a sunbed and if like me you are taken an infant and you need a sun brolly even earlier.



We also had our camera stolen and are convinced that it went from our room along with a new top that I had bought.



The entertainment is not really up to much but the families with older children seemed to enjoy it.



On a whole I would recommend this accommodation and will hopefully be returning next year although I will be locking all my valuables in the safe.



Please note to families taking young children to the Pirates show (highly recommended by the rest of my family) this involves audience participation and can be extremely loud. My 8 month old son was terrified and I had to leave early (after much arguing with the rep got my money back).



I wouldn’t recommend any young children under the age of 2 attending!

This hotel is clean and...

Overall Rating:

7/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2007

Tour Operator:

JMC Holidays

Submitted By:

Mrs K Felton

Comments:

This hotel is clean and friendly. Plenty of choice food wise and it is in a good position, close to beach and shops. All staff pleasant and eager to help. The rooms were clean and reasonably spacious. Somewhere we would not hesitate to return to.

I've just returned from a week...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Jul 2007

Tour Operator:

Holiday Rooms Direct

Submitted By:

Mr B Marsh

Comments:

I've just returned from a week at this hotel and can't believe the previous reviews.



Bedroom had air conditioning that worked, was cleaned, and had fresh towels daily - pity only English Channel was CNN, but it was nice to see the rain back home.



Food was plentiful and always available - snacks starting 30 minutes after meals ended. The food quality wasn't brilliant, but there was always something appetising - and numerous salads.



Never saw big queues at mealtimes



Drinks were free flowing at all times, but I don't like lager or local spirits so didn't take advantage of this.



Staff were friendly, especially entertainment crew.



The hotel was very clean, with the pool area straightened out & cleaned each evening when the pool closed (7pm). Big notices telling guests not to reserve sun loungers were totally ignored, with some people (British, not German) putting towels out by midnight, and all beds covered by 8am.



Pleasantly quiet location, but only 200 yards to the sea front where numerous bars, shops, restaurants could be found. The 3 beaches of Palma Nova are beautifully clean.



I'd have preferred B&B as I like to sample local bars/restaurants, but couldn't find this offered when I booked.



I'd go back.

After reading the reviews...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Oct 2006

Tour Operator:

Holiday Hotels

Submitted By:

Miss K Evans

Comments:

After reading the reviews written previously, I felt like I needed to write this.



Yes, it isn’t a 5 star hotel standard, which is precisely why it is a 3 star, but there’s nothing wrong with a 3 star hotel, especially not this one.



The food is fine; it’s well cooked, always warm and always available. What more could you want? There is plenty of choice, I can only imagine that other people are very fussy and hard to please.



The hotel is in a brilliant location, a 2 minute walk to the beach, next to a golf park (expensive! opt for the cheaper one down the main road. much more fun!) And near to all of the shops.



The weather was brilliant for October, I was expecting to have to wear jeans, but was definitely shorts weather all week!



As I went in the final week of October, this hotel closed down the day we left, but we were allowed to have our final dinner in the Palma Nova Palace next door. And by the way, it was no where near as nice as the Palma Nova.



There was less choice for food, and the pool area was tiny and had no sunlight. The only upside to the palace was that the staff were a lot friendlier. They could have been a bit nicer at the Palma Nova!



But all in all, it was a brilliant holiday for the price we paid, but if 3 star isn’t good enough for you, maybe you should look elsewhere.

I NEED ANOTHER HOLIDAY!! This...

Overall Rating:

1/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2006

Tour Operator:

Lastminute

Submitted By:

Mrs P Gummbs

Comments:

I NEED ANOTHER HOLIDAY!! This did not turn out to be the cheap last minute deal we hoped for. The food was so poor that we had to eat out every day. The staff were around but not particularly helpful. The place is shabby & dirty & if you can ignore it you might enjoy it. I was glad to get home.

From the outset it is made quite...

Overall Rating:

7/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2006

Tour Operator:

MyTravel

Submitted By:

Mr R D Keat

Comments:

From the outset it is made quite clear by the hotel and tour operator that this is a 3 star hotel, I went with my family with this in mind and was expecting a basic hotel with basic facilities.



When we arrived at the hotel I was very pleasantly surprised at how very clean the hotel was, both inside and out. It was obvious that cleanliness is a priority and considering how low paid the housekeeping staff probably are I think they deserve a pat on the back.



As regards the food, it wasn't outstanding but I wasn't expecting Egon Ronay or Michelin standard, but it was more than acceptable. For those who expect more may I just remind you it's a 3 star hotel! The food was always well presented and the dining room was well maintained by friendly staff.



Overall, for the money, it was a good holiday and I would go back to the Hotel Palma Nova. I think the staff were very helpful. They made an effort with the children which is more than I can say for some hotels we have been to, and bearing in mind the amount of rude and downright ignorant British people they have to continually put up with (I was very embarrassed on more than one occasion) I think they all deserved a medal.



On behalf of my family I would like to say a big thank you to Hotel Palma Nova for what was a very nice holiday.

What can I say? Wish I only read...

Overall Rating:

2/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Jul 2006

Tour Operator:

Direct Holidays

Submitted By:

Mr P Paterson

Comments:

What can I say? Wish I only read these reviews before booking. Food was terrible as was the entertainment.



The pool was the only good thing as it was freezing cold and the place was clean.



I won’t be going back with my family.

Ok so the hotel was really nice....

Overall Rating:

7/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2006

Tour Operator:

Direct Holidays

Submitted By:

Miss W Oldham

Comments:

Ok so the hotel was really nice. We really enjoyed the entertainment, could not fault the entertainment or hotel staff at all. Food was not nice, did not eat in the hotel every night.



Hotel is nice and clean although the cleaning staff do not knock before entering your rooms, they just open the door and walk in so if your wearing nothing or in the shower then they will see you as I found out when I was in the bathroom changing into my bikini when the bathroom door was opened and there stood was the cleaner trying to enter the bathroom and another into the actual hotel room. So you have to be careful when it comes to that. Although I think they should knock before entering.



All in all they hotel was good, lovely and always tidy and always lively in the day. With all inclusive you get all your drinks so can’t fault that as they bar staff where great and always happy and you can get any drink you want from them.



I would definitely say you go there but I wouldn’t recommend going all in unless you have the money to eat out most nights.

The resort itself is fantastic...

Overall Rating:

3/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Mar 2005

Tour Operator:

Airtours

Submitted By:

Mr J Philpott

Comments:

The resort itself is fantastic and just a short walk to Magalluf if you want liven things up.



As for the hotel...... One plug socket in the room, no aircon provided so I can only imagine how stuffy it would get in the summer, constant noise throughout the night, no tea making facilities in the room, a TV with one English speaking channel, bar staff miserable and look at you like something on the bottom of your shoe if you ask for a 'bottle' of beer as it means they have to walk 10 feet into another room to get it.



They have only two lifts that fit two people three at a push and are the slowest lifts in Spain. The food was generally acceptable but it was unorganised chaos when the doors opened and 200 people wanted feeding.



The pool was absolutely freezing and sunbeds were in disrepair, evening entertainment was varied and the best thing about the hotel was the discount for the most superb crazy golf course adjacent which provided endless entertainment.



Not worthy of its 3* rating and would not recommend this hotel in any way shape or form.

Just came back from this holiday...

Overall Rating:

6/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Oct 2004

Tour Operator:

Selecteasy jet

Submitted By:

Miss t jackson

Comments:

Just came back from this holiday and I wasn’t very impressed with this hotel at all. The air conditioning was broken so it was absolutely sweltering indoors especially in the dining room.



I found the staff very miserable apart from those on reception, the rooms were cleaned every day but the maids kept on forgetting to give you the right amount of towels and I wasn’t very impressed with the food. It was always warm and never hot and there wasn’t really a great variety of food. If you don’t like salads and veal then don’t go there.



Totally loved the place itself, Palma nova, but for being all inclusive it turned out to be one of the dearest holidays I’ve had due to eating out and finding combatable pubs to drink in with air conditioning.