Menorca Adventure Vacations

The staff are helpful. We didn’t like the pool area as the beds are very uncomfortable and you are siting so close to each other. The breakfast was very good with an excellent choice.

We came for a three night stay during mid May. The staff were very helpful at reception and allowed us to check in early to our rooms. We were hiring bikes to cycle round the island and the hotel provided secure storage for the bikes. The breakfast buffet was a very comprehensive spread and the rooms were very clean and well maintained. There were also two small pools to use and sunbeds to soak up the sun after. You should be aware that the hotel is a 4-5k 10-15 min cab ride away from the centre of Mahon as it is situated on the other side of the port, so for evenings out there you should factor in around 28 Euros in total for the round trip. You can also eat and drink at the hotel in the evening if staying local as they do meals and have a bar but there isn't too much else food and drink wise in the immediate vicinity of the hotel. All in all we had a great short break, it's very peaceful, has great views to Mahon, friendly staff and would thoroughly recommend this hotel.

Meliá Cala Galdana offers an expensive stay that doesn't quite justify the cost. If you love a massive, high-energy "cruise ship on land" vibe like Club Med, you’ll appreciate it. The activities for kids and adults are exceptionally well thought out, the outdoor gym is a nice touch, the junior suite is lovely, and the breakfast is excellent. That's where It stops. The operational flaws are hard to ignore compared to nearby boutique hotels: Rooms: The standard Family Room was unacceptably small; with an extra bed, you couldn't even open a suitcase. We had to pay to upgrade to a Junior Suite. While the suite was great, the plumbing was incredibly loud—every upstairs flush sounded like a rainstorm on our ceiling. Also, the shower temperature takes forever to adjust. Elevators: Painfully slow and packed. We routinely waited 5+ minutes on the 4th floor just to find one with space. Dining: All restaurants were fully booked for dinner our entire stay. The hotel saves zero tables for overnight guests, which is a major oversight. Pool & Beach: Inexplicably for a family resort, the pool closes at 7 PM while the sun is still out. Beach access is down a very steep ramp; by evening, the metal handrail has baked in the sun, making it too hot to hold during the tough climb back up. Verdict: A resort with momentary glimpses of excellence amidst ongoing disappointments. Excellent entertainment, but too many basic functional flaws for the price.

Good location. Nice pools with lots of sunbeds. Pool bar was excellent, good drinks and food selection. Restaurant had something for everyone and lots of it. All staff were friendly and helpful but not pushy when it came to joining in with the entertainment staff. Left luggage room and shower rooms to change in after you've checked out of your room is an excellent way to make the most of your last day if you have a late flight.

Meliá Cala Galdana offers an expensive stay that doesn't quite justify the cost. If you love a massive, high-energy "cruise ship on land" vibe like Club Med, you’ll appreciate it. The activities for kids and adults are exceptionally well thought out, the outdoor gym is a nice touch, the junior suite is lovely, and the breakfast is excellent. That's where It stops. The operational flaws are hard to ignore compared to nearby boutique hotels: Rooms: The standard Family Room was unacceptably small; with an extra bed, you couldn't even open a suitcase. We had to pay to upgrade to a Junior Suite. While the suite was great, the plumbing was incredibly loud—every upstairs flush sounded like a rainstorm on our ceiling. Also, the shower temperature takes forever to adjust. Elevators: Painfully slow and packed. We routinely waited 5+ minutes on the 4th floor just to find one with space. Dining: All restaurants were fully booked for dinner our entire stay. The hotel saves zero tables for overnight guests, which is a major oversight. Pool & Beach: Inexplicably for a family resort, the pool closes at 7 PM while the sun is still out. Beach access is down a very steep ramp; by evening, the metal handrail has baked in the sun, making it too hot to hold during the tough climb back up. Verdict: A resort with momentary glimpses of excellence amidst ongoing disappointments. Excellent entertainment, but too many basic functional flaws for the price.