Sol Tordos Mirlos Hotel, Palma Nova
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The Sol Tordos Mirlos Hotel is located in the centre of Palma Nova and less than 200 metres from the beach. The recently renovated Sol Tordos Mirlos Hotels share their facilities making this an excellent choice for people of all ages especially those looking for an active holiday. Restaurant serving buffet style meals Outdoor pool with childrens section at each hotel Poolside bar between the hotels Lounge Bar Satellite TV room Games room Pool table room Childrens playground Daytime activities programme Childrens clubs and activities Evening entertainment with some professional shows. loading...
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Sol Tordos Mirlos Hotel Reviews
" after a bad start to the holiday(... "
Submitted By: Miss S Dennis
after a bad start to the holiday( booking with XL and finding out they went bust 12 hrs before flying) we both was very stressed at after having to book again,so with a mixture of this and this being my first time all inclusive and being quite a fussy eater i was very surprised at the food that was there,all the staff were brill,good food and excellent entertainment,the entertainment staff work really hard to put on shows like grease,horror night and loads more i would recomend this to all my friends so thanks to everyone at the sol tordos for the great holiday xx
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1 reader found this review helpful
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2008
- Board Basis:Full Board
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" We booked a week before we travelled... "
Submitted By: Mrs G GOBBITT
We booked a week before we travelled through teletext. There were 4 adults and 5 children between the ages of 8 and 15. We all had a fantastic holiday and it was everything we wanted for our break. We all managed to get sunbeds at about 9 o'clock each morning and we alternated between the beach and hotel. The food was more than adequate and after 3 cooked meals a day we came home a size or two bigger than when we arrived.
I was puzzled to read another review from a traveller there at the same time stating the restaurant was to small (we only queued once to get in the restaurant when they were extremly busy and that was no more than 10 mins while they cleared enough tables for us) and that the food was boring and repetitive. I could easily have eaten a different menu each meal time.
The same moaner also complained about waiters waiving their tip glasses in front of them everytime they went to the bar. Not once on my many trips to the bar did any one wave a tip glass at me, and the only time I queued was during the show time in the evenings which was very busy and I had to wait a few minutes to be served.
The hotel was very clean throughout and my only complaint would be the fact that they only had 2 lifts for the size of the hotel. Even so I rarely had to wait long to find one available.
I would love to go back.
I was puzzled to read another review from a traveller there at the same time stating the restaurant was to small (we only queued once to get in the restaurant when they were extremly busy and that was no more than 10 mins while they cleared enough tables for us) and that the food was boring and repetitive. I could easily have eaten a different menu each meal time.
The same moaner also complained about waiters waiving their tip glasses in front of them everytime they went to the bar. Not once on my many trips to the bar did any one wave a tip glass at me, and the only time I queued was during the show time in the evenings which was very busy and I had to wait a few minutes to be served.
The hotel was very clean throughout and my only complaint would be the fact that they only had 2 lifts for the size of the hotel. Even so I rarely had to wait long to find one available.
I would love to go back.
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2 readers found this review helpful
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Lastminute
" My husband and I have stayed at the... "
Submitted By: Mrs J Crawford
My husband and I have stayed at the Mirlos each October for a week for the past 5 years or so. We love the Mirlos. Food is good, rooms clean and the staff are nice.
I would advise people without kids to ask if they can stay at the Mirlos as there seems to be a lot more kids in the Tordos. At the Tordos you hear, every so often, Freddie Flintstone shouting (ya-ba-daba-do)!! Even us adults love that!!! The Tordos has a lot of good activities for the kids during the day, up on stage and water activities. They also have good entertainment at night.
They have entertainment in the Mirlos at night for kids and adults. You see the staff practising, during ghe day, for the shows etc. It shows that they put a lot into it.
The hotel is in a great location for the beach, shops, restaurants etc. You can have a lovely walk along the promanade into Torranova and Magaluf if you wish.
We always have a great time staying at the Mirlos.
I would advise people without kids to ask if they can stay at the Mirlos as there seems to be a lot more kids in the Tordos. At the Tordos you hear, every so often, Freddie Flintstone shouting (ya-ba-daba-do)!! Even us adults love that!!! The Tordos has a lot of good activities for the kids during the day, up on stage and water activities. They also have good entertainment at night.
They have entertainment in the Mirlos at night for kids and adults. You see the staff practising, during ghe day, for the shows etc. It shows that they put a lot into it.
The hotel is in a great location for the beach, shops, restaurants etc. You can have a lovely walk along the promanade into Torranova and Magaluf if you wish.
We always have a great time staying at the Mirlos.
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- Date of Holiday:Oct 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Booked through Sol Melia as my husband is a MAS card holder
" me, my husband and my 5 year old... "
Submitted By: Mrs L Brain
me, my husband and my 5 year old daughter have just returned from this hotel, and i have to say it was amazing !!!! we went there about 3 years ago but thay have since done a lot off work on the place from 3 new pools and a new stage area, the childrens pool was out standing with little slides and lots more, the evening entertaiment was also well thought of and was enjoyed from people of all ages, i have to say i cant find any faults with this hotel and we cant wait to go back next year.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" Went with my 13 year old son, no... "
Submitted By: Mr A Atkinson
Went with my 13 year old son, no complaining from him so it must have been good!
Food was very good, drinks free with meal, unless you eat in the Mirlos hotel which is half board, then you have to pay for drinks but the food is slightly better.. steaks etc...!
Only gripe was lifts, 2 lifts that say up to 6 people.. no chance. that's one person & one lilo or pram !!! only became a nuisance when entertainment finished and large queues form! We got sunbeds in midday, people putting towela on at 6am were mad, we never had a problem at all.
My first all inclusive and i will be doing it again next time...Great!
Food was very good, drinks free with meal, unless you eat in the Mirlos hotel which is half board, then you have to pay for drinks but the food is slightly better.. steaks etc...!
Only gripe was lifts, 2 lifts that say up to 6 people.. no chance. that's one person & one lilo or pram !!! only became a nuisance when entertainment finished and large queues form! We got sunbeds in midday, people putting towela on at 6am were mad, we never had a problem at all.
My first all inclusive and i will be doing it again next time...Great!
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Just got back from staying in Sol... "
Submitted By: Mrs S Stocks
Just got back from staying in Sol Mirlos all inclusive, myself an husband an 3 kids. Was the best holiday we have ever had, hotel was spot on, very clean and the all the staff were lovely. The food was lovely, but would recommend the Tordos if staying with children, there wasnt much for them to eat. The Entertainment was amazing, the shows were outstanding they are a credit to the hotels, we will be coming back next year.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" There were 3 of us staying as the Sol... "
Submitted By: Mrs A Clarke
There were 3 of us staying as the Sol Tordos my husband, 11 year old son and myself.
ROOMS - On arrival we were put into a room on the 3rd floor and the first impression was a little disapointing as we had no real view - waste land. However it did turn out to be good as the room had no direct sun which kept it cool and the night times were quiet as we were not on a main road - the only disadvantage was that we were overlooked by all of the hotel rooms to the left of us. The room was a little cramped as we had a 3rd bed and the beds were REALLY uncomfortable. There was a TV which had more than the usual Uk channels which was a bonus when we were getting ready to go out in the evening - my son would sit and watch which gave us a bit of peace!! The cleaners came every day and changed the towels and generally did a good job.
FOOD - The food was 'ok' but I have had better. It was a little repetative and on some days the lunch and dinner was pretty much the same. The bread and sweets were quite nice and my son who never usally bothers with cakes etc had chocolate cake every evening as it was so nice. Breakfast was Ok and the snacks in between are just a smaller version of each sitting!! The staff in the restaurant were ok and cleared the tables in between courses really quickly but there was one lady who who would latch on to any other member of staff and just stand talking - the plates etc were not cleared from the table until we left. Initially I did think that this was a one off but I noticed that each day was the same and so avoided the tables near to where she was working.
RECEPTION - found all of the reception staff pleasant enough but the only real contact I had with them was when were booking in on the first day. I did notice however that when you buy a UK newspaper they add approx 50 cents on top so you may be better going to the local shops as they don't do this.
BAR - I have noticed on a few review sites that the staff on the bar are knocked - we had no problems with them. The only issue is that 1 or 2 of them are a little older and their english is not so good and this can come accross as an attitude but if you take this into account you will have no problems. The bar ceases to become free to all inclusive guests at midnight but you can pay until 1am if you wish to stay around a little later.
ENTERTAINMENT - to be honest we went out for a couple of hours each evening as we never intended to stay in the hotel 24/7 but from what I saw everyone enjoyed what was happening. The evening entertainment at the Tordos was outside and the Mirlos was inside - if we came back to the hotel early we tended to sit outside the Mirlos as the Tordos gets really full. There were daytime activities for both adults and children and the staff worked really hard, they practiced the evening show in the day and even incuded the children who must have been included of the eveing show!!! Had it been a few years ago my son would have been up there with them but this wasn't 'cool' for an 11 year old!!
OTHER FACILITIES - they have pool tables which are 1 euro, internet access which is 3 euros for 1 hr, self service laundrette 3 euros for a wash and 3 euros for the dryers and the washers and dryers a quite big. There is also an ironing board that can be used - I think that you need your own iron as I didn't see one. The rooms have a ceiling fan and air conditioning but no hairdryer.
POOLS - they are quite small and not very deep and the hotel website shows bigger swimming pools which have both been changed since the refurb. There are plenty of sunbeds which are usually all taken by 8:30am with the usual towel leavers but that is the norm wherever you go. The pool and sittings areas are cleaned every morning and there are bins which are emptied regulary - I never saw any mess and was able to sit at a table late afternoon which was clean and without glasses etc.
LOCATION - the location was excellent. The beach is a short walk through a park (couple of minutes at the most) which is accessed via a locked gate in between the 2 hotels - you need your room key to get back in and buzz out to open the gate. Palma nova is a really nice part of Majorca and the hotel is just a short walk away from Magaluf so you have the added bonus of both resorts should you wish to use them. There are lots of bars and restaurants catering for all choices.
OVERALL - I would go back to this hotel and did hear people talking to other guest who commented that this was not their first visit. It is a definate for families with both small and older kids.
ROOMS - On arrival we were put into a room on the 3rd floor and the first impression was a little disapointing as we had no real view - waste land. However it did turn out to be good as the room had no direct sun which kept it cool and the night times were quiet as we were not on a main road - the only disadvantage was that we were overlooked by all of the hotel rooms to the left of us. The room was a little cramped as we had a 3rd bed and the beds were REALLY uncomfortable. There was a TV which had more than the usual Uk channels which was a bonus when we were getting ready to go out in the evening - my son would sit and watch which gave us a bit of peace!! The cleaners came every day and changed the towels and generally did a good job.
FOOD - The food was 'ok' but I have had better. It was a little repetative and on some days the lunch and dinner was pretty much the same. The bread and sweets were quite nice and my son who never usally bothers with cakes etc had chocolate cake every evening as it was so nice. Breakfast was Ok and the snacks in between are just a smaller version of each sitting!! The staff in the restaurant were ok and cleared the tables in between courses really quickly but there was one lady who who would latch on to any other member of staff and just stand talking - the plates etc were not cleared from the table until we left. Initially I did think that this was a one off but I noticed that each day was the same and so avoided the tables near to where she was working.
RECEPTION - found all of the reception staff pleasant enough but the only real contact I had with them was when were booking in on the first day. I did notice however that when you buy a UK newspaper they add approx 50 cents on top so you may be better going to the local shops as they don't do this.
BAR - I have noticed on a few review sites that the staff on the bar are knocked - we had no problems with them. The only issue is that 1 or 2 of them are a little older and their english is not so good and this can come accross as an attitude but if you take this into account you will have no problems. The bar ceases to become free to all inclusive guests at midnight but you can pay until 1am if you wish to stay around a little later.
ENTERTAINMENT - to be honest we went out for a couple of hours each evening as we never intended to stay in the hotel 24/7 but from what I saw everyone enjoyed what was happening. The evening entertainment at the Tordos was outside and the Mirlos was inside - if we came back to the hotel early we tended to sit outside the Mirlos as the Tordos gets really full. There were daytime activities for both adults and children and the staff worked really hard, they practiced the evening show in the day and even incuded the children who must have been included of the eveing show!!! Had it been a few years ago my son would have been up there with them but this wasn't 'cool' for an 11 year old!!
OTHER FACILITIES - they have pool tables which are 1 euro, internet access which is 3 euros for 1 hr, self service laundrette 3 euros for a wash and 3 euros for the dryers and the washers and dryers a quite big. There is also an ironing board that can be used - I think that you need your own iron as I didn't see one. The rooms have a ceiling fan and air conditioning but no hairdryer.
POOLS - they are quite small and not very deep and the hotel website shows bigger swimming pools which have both been changed since the refurb. There are plenty of sunbeds which are usually all taken by 8:30am with the usual towel leavers but that is the norm wherever you go. The pool and sittings areas are cleaned every morning and there are bins which are emptied regulary - I never saw any mess and was able to sit at a table late afternoon which was clean and without glasses etc.
LOCATION - the location was excellent. The beach is a short walk through a park (couple of minutes at the most) which is accessed via a locked gate in between the 2 hotels - you need your room key to get back in and buzz out to open the gate. Palma nova is a really nice part of Majorca and the hotel is just a short walk away from Magaluf so you have the added bonus of both resorts should you wish to use them. There are lots of bars and restaurants catering for all choices.
OVERALL - I would go back to this hotel and did hear people talking to other guest who commented that this was not their first visit. It is a definate for families with both small and older kids.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Lowcost Beds
" THE HOTEL IS WONDERFUL..CLEAN VERY UP... "
Submitted By: traci66
THE HOTEL IS WONDERFUL..CLEAN VERY UP TO DATE..THE STAFF ARE POLITE AND ALSO HELPFUL ALL THE TIME..THE HOTEL IS FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN..IT'S FANTASTIC THEN..MY PROBLEM WAS THAT IT WAS FOR MY 30TH BIRTHDAY AND I WAS THERE WITH MY BOYFRIEND AND BEING WOKEN UP AT 8 AM EVERY MORNING WITH SOUND OF YABADABADOO DID NOT GO DOWN TOO WELL..NOBODY TOLD ME THAT IT WAS A FLINTSTONE THEME HOTEL..I WOULD HAVE LAUGHED IF I WASN'T SO TIERD ALL THE TIME..I AM A NIGHT OWL. THE HOTEL IS GREAT LIKE I SAID..IN A STRANGE PLACE AS IT IS ON ROAD WITH NOTHING AROUND IT...ALL THE ROADS HAVE CHANGED THERE AS THEY ARE ALWAYS BUILDING NEW ATTRACTIONS...YET THIS HAS STAYED A BIT BEHIND...THEY HAVE PUT TARMAC DOWN THOUGH..NOT A MUD TRACK ANYMORE..!..BUT AS SOON AS YOU GO TWO MINUTES UP THE ROAD..EVERYTHING IS THERE...IT COULD NOT BE IN A BETTER PLACE REALLY..IN THE MIDDLE WHICH EVER WAY YOU CHOOSE TO GO..EITHER TO MAGALUF OR THE QUIETER PALMA NOVA. IF YOU ARE A FAMILY WITH YOUNG CHILDREN..YOU CAN NOT GET BETTER..IF YOU ARE A YOUNG ADULT WANTING THE NIGHT LIFE..GET EAR PLUGS AND YOU WILL BE FINE..THE FOOD IS FANTASTIC..THE BAR IS THE NORMAL ALL INCLUSIVE WHICH IS THE LOCAL DRINKS..AND YOU CAN ONLY GET ONE AT A TIME SO DON'T GO FOR A ROUND..AND IF YOU WANT BRANDED NAMED SPIRITS YOU HAVE TO GO TO BAR OUTSIDE WHICH COMES UNDER THE POOL BAR..SO YOU HAVE TO PAY FOR THEM..AND PAY YOU DO..ALSO PLASTIC CUPS DON'T GO DOWN TO WELL WITH AN OVER-PRICED SMIRNOFF..I CAN HONESTLY SAY THE ACCOMMODATION IS FANTASTIC..THE FOOD FANTASTIC AND THE STAFF..NOT TO KEEN ON THE SNAP PHOTO THEY TAKE OF YOU AS SOON AS ARRIVE FOR YOUR SECURITY CARD BUT THERE YOU GO..YOU CAN'T HAVE EVERTHING..BUT IT DOES COME CLOSE...
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2005
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" I would recommend this hotel to... "
Submitted By: Miss V W
I would recommend this hotel to anybody travelling with kids. We are booking up to go back again next year. Hotel was spotless with rooms cleaned daily, food was great, we went half board but upgraded to all inclusive in the second week. The entertainment staff were excellent, can't praise them enough... clubs were great and they involved the kids with the shows on most nights. On somw nights there ewas entertainment in both hotels. They have 2 new swimming pools which arent shown on a lot of brochures. As said by a lot of people previously there are only two small lifts but we never had a problem with them. Daughter had the best holiday ever and can't wait to go back next year.
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Direct Holidays
" This hotel is fantastic, could be 4... "
Submitted By: Mrs E HOPKINS
This hotel is fantastic, could be 4 star, Food is very good the best all inclusive I have had, and I have had a few. The Entertaintment is Brilliant Peter Pan Show, Grease, Circus, etc on the stage every night, the entertainment staff work so hard, there is kids clubs in the day (free) and again in the afternoon for about £30 for 5 days and they get to take part in the evening shows there is entertainment around the pool in the day also, oh and dont forget the Flintstones Barney Fred and Dino walking around the pool and out at night time for the kids. just make sure u get up early for a bed at the pools. (many photos on the internet are of the old pools) there is flintstones land with slides at the mirlos and a kind of lazy river between the two hotels and a deeper pool at the tordos, you get to use all pools not matter which hotel you stay in. this was our second time and we will be going back again next year.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Booked IndependentlyHAYS TRAVEL
" Great Family orientated hotel and... "
Submitted By: Ms S Phizacklea
Great Family orientated hotel and even though we were a couple, we were not disturbed by noise at night. Very Clean rooms with daily maid service. Great choice of food (you'd have to be very fussy not to find something you like) and drinks. Entertainment every day and evening for children and adults. Excellent situation for beach, resort and Magaluf. Lots of shops, restaurants and bars very near by. Didn't have much need for contact with staff. Bar men a bit crazy ha.
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:booked through teletext holidays
" We have just stayed at the Sol Tordos... "
Submitted By: Miss S Lea
We have just stayed at the Sol Tordos for the first time and we found that the hotel was fabulous. My partner and i went with our two children and had an absolutely fantastic holiday, there was always something going on for both the children and ourselves and the staff were extremely friendly and entertaining. The food was first class and the rooms large, spaceous and cleaned everyday. The children were never bored and even joined in with some of the shows which were fantastic especially the Peter Pan show...we have taken away some memories that will last forever. In fact we enjoyed ourselves so much we plan on returning next year for a fortnight as we felt a week wasn't long enough. We would recommend this hotel to anybody planning on going to Palma Nova as it is local to both centres...we went out most evenings after the shows finished around 11 o'clock and found some entertaining bars in both Palma Nova and Magaluf, i would warn any families though to miss out on the main street in Magaluf at night as it isn't family orientated (from experience). We took a wrong turn one night and ended up on a street full of night clubs, lap dancing bars etc and lots of girls scantily dressed on podiums in all bars on the street so avoid that area if you are going with children lol... But overall we had a fantastic time and look forward to going next year. Notes to anyone going- to gain sunbeds you need to be up at 8 o'clock in the morning otherwise you'll have no chance of getting one any later, also we found it cheaper getting a taxi from the airport it's only 35 euros and saves the time waiting around on a transfer coach.
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Just got back today from staying at... "
Submitted By: Mrs H Shanan
Just got back today from staying at the sol mirlos, all inclusive for a week. There are 5 of us, 2 adults and 3 kids and we had 2 rooms which thankfully were on the 2nd floor as the lifts are slow and you are quicker just taking the stairs. We had actually booked the tordos but on arrival were told that we were in the Mirlos, which I think I am thankful of as the Mirlos is quieter at night and more suitable for the family.
The rooms were smallish but very functional for the amount of time spent in them. Air con and a ceiling fan, tv etc. Our rooms were cleaned daily, which I wasnt expecting for a 3 star hotel. Towels were changed as needed (when you leave them on the bathroom floor)
Meal times can get a bit repeative but there is something for everyone and the desserts were fab, as my waistline is showing!!. All local beers, sprits and soft drinks are included as were the endless supply of ice lollies and ice cream tubs. If you want a tea of coffee you can only get this at breakfast time or at the bar. You can not get it in the resturant at lunchtime or dinner. (could have done with a cuppa to wash down all those desserts.) The only thing we were not told is where to get the snack from, which we later found out, 2 days later. In between meal times you can go to the tordos resturant and get burgers, hot dogs, salads, toasties and drinks (but not coffee or tea!)
If you are planning an excursion trip, dont forget that you can also book a packed lunch the night before. Another tip is to get bottled water from the bar to take out with you.
The pool at the Mirlos was great and there is a special area, Flintstones land, for smaller children. Mind you, my kids enjoyed it even though they are 12,12 and 9. Sun loungers got snapped up pretty early but we learnt to go down earlier and reserve them with towels. (well hubby did). They pool is busy mid morning but does get quieter afternoon-ish. We had loads of fun and I recommed that you get an inflatable to keep the kids happy.
There seemed to alot of childrens activites going off all day for kids and sporting games for adults. A spinning class daily as well as nightly entertainment. This was mainly in the Tordos and tables get snapped up quickly but we just bought out chairs from the inside lounge.
The staff I found were friendly and efficient. ALL EXCEPT the bar staff named VINO which I think has been mentioned by other reviewers!!. After coming home after a trip out, hungry, thristy and tired. We thought we would go to the pool bar for some drinks whilst we waited for the resturant to open. There was only lady in front of me and Vino and another guy (dont know his name) we behind the bar. Vino asked the lady in front of me what she wanted then promtly leaves the bar, grabs a bimbette from the pool area, takes her by the hand, behind the bar into the back to meet his friend. They all reappear, Bimbette leaves and then Vino starts chatting up the bimbettes mother. He then asks the lady in front of me, who is still waiting what drinks she wanted. Vino get distracted by the bimbetts mother again and decided to make up some drinks for her and her daughter, both who werent even in the que for the bar!! He then turns back to the lady in front of me again to ask her what drinks she wanted. As he eventually serves her drinks, the lady look back at me in total disgust of Vino, expressing what a short memory he has. My 12 year old, who is with me, even expresses "how many times do you have to tell him, mum" I told my son that we are obviously not wearing the right bikini as we would have been served by now. This makes the woman in front of me smirk!!.
Right next my turn, I order 1 beer, 1 coke, 1 milkshake and 2 lemonades. Simple enough!! Vino serves us 3 drinks put ice in the last 2 and then disappears into the back. Ok we think, he has gone to get something...NOPE he has walked off and left our drinks. My Hubby was getting really angry by this time. We must have waited over 15mins for our drinks. Another waitress had come to take over and even she didnt know where Vino had gone, she then eventually served us the remaining drinks (but after she had served the que behind us) We went inside and Vino was prancing around. Hubby called him over and told him off for not serving half our drinks. Vino mumbles some excuse but my hubby told him that he should have looked after customers first. The other bar staff are looking our way at this point and a nice chap comes over and asks us what had happened, we explained and this chap apologized saying that Vino was wrong. This chap went back and spoke to Vino who then appeared again said sorry and then shooked my hubbys hand. A couple of other guest that had swa and overheard came up to us and said that they had had the same bad service from Vino.
All the other staff were good.
Our overall stay in Majorca was great and the beach (only 5 mins walk away) were clean and really good. Plenty of shopping areas and before you know it you have walked from Palma Nova in to Magaluf. Talking about Magaluf, if you get the chance see the Pirates show as it is really really good. A bit pricy but dinner and soft drinks and sangria (exc beer) are included in the price, so worth it.
A great time had even though the early breakfast booked for our return this morning consisted of pastries and coffee/juice. No cereals or toast or anything hot, which was a pity and our transfer coach to the airport broke down and we were late by 30 mins getting to the airport (had to wait for replacement coach) but hey we got there in time and our flight even left 10 mins early and we got back to the Uk to the lovel drizzley rain!!
The rooms were smallish but very functional for the amount of time spent in them. Air con and a ceiling fan, tv etc. Our rooms were cleaned daily, which I wasnt expecting for a 3 star hotel. Towels were changed as needed (when you leave them on the bathroom floor)
Meal times can get a bit repeative but there is something for everyone and the desserts were fab, as my waistline is showing!!. All local beers, sprits and soft drinks are included as were the endless supply of ice lollies and ice cream tubs. If you want a tea of coffee you can only get this at breakfast time or at the bar. You can not get it in the resturant at lunchtime or dinner. (could have done with a cuppa to wash down all those desserts.) The only thing we were not told is where to get the snack from, which we later found out, 2 days later. In between meal times you can go to the tordos resturant and get burgers, hot dogs, salads, toasties and drinks (but not coffee or tea!)
If you are planning an excursion trip, dont forget that you can also book a packed lunch the night before. Another tip is to get bottled water from the bar to take out with you.
The pool at the Mirlos was great and there is a special area, Flintstones land, for smaller children. Mind you, my kids enjoyed it even though they are 12,12 and 9. Sun loungers got snapped up pretty early but we learnt to go down earlier and reserve them with towels. (well hubby did). They pool is busy mid morning but does get quieter afternoon-ish. We had loads of fun and I recommed that you get an inflatable to keep the kids happy.
There seemed to alot of childrens activites going off all day for kids and sporting games for adults. A spinning class daily as well as nightly entertainment. This was mainly in the Tordos and tables get snapped up quickly but we just bought out chairs from the inside lounge.
The staff I found were friendly and efficient. ALL EXCEPT the bar staff named VINO which I think has been mentioned by other reviewers!!. After coming home after a trip out, hungry, thristy and tired. We thought we would go to the pool bar for some drinks whilst we waited for the resturant to open. There was only lady in front of me and Vino and another guy (dont know his name) we behind the bar. Vino asked the lady in front of me what she wanted then promtly leaves the bar, grabs a bimbette from the pool area, takes her by the hand, behind the bar into the back to meet his friend. They all reappear, Bimbette leaves and then Vino starts chatting up the bimbettes mother. He then asks the lady in front of me, who is still waiting what drinks she wanted. Vino get distracted by the bimbetts mother again and decided to make up some drinks for her and her daughter, both who werent even in the que for the bar!! He then turns back to the lady in front of me again to ask her what drinks she wanted. As he eventually serves her drinks, the lady look back at me in total disgust of Vino, expressing what a short memory he has. My 12 year old, who is with me, even expresses "how many times do you have to tell him, mum" I told my son that we are obviously not wearing the right bikini as we would have been served by now. This makes the woman in front of me smirk!!.
Right next my turn, I order 1 beer, 1 coke, 1 milkshake and 2 lemonades. Simple enough!! Vino serves us 3 drinks put ice in the last 2 and then disappears into the back. Ok we think, he has gone to get something...NOPE he has walked off and left our drinks. My Hubby was getting really angry by this time. We must have waited over 15mins for our drinks. Another waitress had come to take over and even she didnt know where Vino had gone, she then eventually served us the remaining drinks (but after she had served the que behind us) We went inside and Vino was prancing around. Hubby called him over and told him off for not serving half our drinks. Vino mumbles some excuse but my hubby told him that he should have looked after customers first. The other bar staff are looking our way at this point and a nice chap comes over and asks us what had happened, we explained and this chap apologized saying that Vino was wrong. This chap went back and spoke to Vino who then appeared again said sorry and then shooked my hubbys hand. A couple of other guest that had swa and overheard came up to us and said that they had had the same bad service from Vino.
All the other staff were good.
Our overall stay in Majorca was great and the beach (only 5 mins walk away) were clean and really good. Plenty of shopping areas and before you know it you have walked from Palma Nova in to Magaluf. Talking about Magaluf, if you get the chance see the Pirates show as it is really really good. A bit pricy but dinner and soft drinks and sangria (exc beer) are included in the price, so worth it.
A great time had even though the early breakfast booked for our return this morning consisted of pastries and coffee/juice. No cereals or toast or anything hot, which was a pity and our transfer coach to the airport broke down and we were late by 30 mins getting to the airport (had to wait for replacement coach) but hey we got there in time and our flight even left 10 mins early and we got back to the Uk to the lovel drizzley rain!!
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:excel
" I've just returned from a week in Sol... "
Submitted By: Miss VAT Townley
I've just returned from a week in Sol Tordos all inclusive. The food was disgusting with the chefs serving the same foods three times a day, seven days a week. I had to eat out every day which made the extra cost for all inclusive a waste of money.The Sol Mirlos was clearly the nicer hotel. The staff were ignorent and could not be bothered to help. There were only two lifts for all the guests and for all nine floors so we had to wait for ages being on the ninth floor. The hotel rooms were small and cramped, although we did have a great view of the pool and sea. The entertainment was poor with all the shows being performed in Spanish; when 99% of the guests were British. I will definatly return to Palma Nova but I will never go back to this resort again.
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" just had a great week , im a very... "
Submitted By: Mr Roy Edwards
just had a great week , im a very fussy eater but food was very good , clean hotel ,good staff,its in a good location,hope to go again next year,nice rooms ,
more like a 4 star
more like a 4 star
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
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