Gavimar Cala Gran Hotel and Apartments

It’s a little bit old one and included so I have some meals the meals are good and do the hotels in normal location in Resort parking lot but in front of the building there are several social parking lot. You can park your cars in.

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I am here now. It’s true it’s a very basic hotel regarding the rooms etc but they are comfortable and clean! Bed nice and comfy! 9 of us came, 5 adults, 2 x 15 year olds and a 2 and 6 year old. We were in rooms 201,203 and 205 and first night here they had karaoke and the walls were vibrating in 201 til late, I could hear it very clearly in the other rooms but we took ear plus thank god and worked a treat! So if you want quiet at night don’t go in any of these rooms! I was told when it’s this time of year they do tend to have the entertainment in that part of hotel but warmer season is downstairs so might be ok in those rooms then! Also my daughters room (203) absolutely reeked of stale smoke so I’m assuming a previous occupant was smoking in there which is unfortunate, no fault on the management they can’t see what people are doing behind closed doors! So made sure doors were left open to get the air in and sprayed some air freshener. Obviously it’s quiet this time of year so no issue with getting sun beds. Food is great, something for everyone. The snack bar is your usual burgers, nuggets, fries, etc. Staff are absolutely great, friendly and helpful. I asked for a kettle and more pillows and had these in my room within half hour. Would we come back? Yes we would! This hotel is in a lovely area with the most beautiful beach on the doorstep and lots of shops and restaurants within a 5/10 min walk, some closed due to time of year but were told alot more opening today. We are all happy and wished we booked longer than 5 days!

We have only been here 2 days, and I already want to go home. This is possibly the worst hotel I have ever stayed in. Our 2 bedroom apartment was OK. Not bothered that it was basic, but condition of it was horrific. Sockets hanging off wall, bathroom fixtures missing or rusty. Shutters on windows/balcony door do not close as hinges are rusted away. Freezing at night because the front door had such a huge gap, the cold air came straight into our bedroom, but you only have a paper thin sheet and duvet the size of a postage stamp to keep you covered. Also, not told that it was up 8 flights of marble stairs with no one to help carry 3 x 20kg suitcases. My back and knees are now done for. Extra charges for pool towels and minigolf, even though the minigolf course is ripped to shreds and the gardener just walked over the holes as we were playing without apology. Food is disgusting. We are not fussy eaters, but it is cold, dry, tough and inedible. The restaurant is so crammed as not big enough for all the guests. Have eaten out every night which we were not expecting as we were all inclusive. The daily sncks are literally the same thing everyday. Beer tap has been out of order at pool/snack area for 3 days. WIFI is crap. My teenage son was looking forward to using his Internet and consoles online whilst away. Nope, I can barely check my emails without the WiFi disconnecting every 15 minutes. And if you want to use the games room, at least half the machines are out of order, and the prize machines are barely full. The staff are incredibly rude and started talking to a bunch of other guests whilst serving us. The Germans are treated like royalty, even though they kept pushing me out the way complaining I was walking too slowly down the stairs. Again, stairs everywhere to get to bar restaurant, entertainment. The location is the only good thing, as literally on the doorstep of the main square with lots of shops and restaurants. Avoid and don't waste your money, I wish I had taken more notice of the reviews.

Hi so having read the reviews on this hotel I was very reluctant about it,we arrived at 1.15 pm staff were very friendly and informative,had the wristband of horror attached to us which actually turned out to be fantastic as it had the room key on it too,amazing,the room was clean,the shower was fantastic and no probs with the air con,food is as you would expect,plentiful,varied,could be a little cooler than we would have liked but something for everyone,the drinks were good,I had to ask for smaller measures!!straight from breakfast and lunch there was more food available,chips,burgers,hotdogs,toasties,ice cream also available constantly along with lovley ice lollies,sunbeds don't open till 10am but we always got one,on the whole this was a cheap holiday with a 3 star rating,oh and the location is amazing too,if ya wanna pay 3/4 thousand for 5 star then that's upto you,I like clean,friendly places and this hotel ticked the boxes,would we stay there again?...without a doubt,may'be it doe's need a little updating but did not affect our holiday at all.In my opinion I'd say go for it and watch this space cos this hotel...I would say is up and coming,thankyou to all the staff and people we met there,we had an absolute blast 🙂

A – Z of the Gavimar Cala Gran Hotel Cala d’Or Mallorca A is for Air con, NOT working, broke down six weeks ago people said B is for Beach, but be there at dawn or you won’t get a bed C is for Cat pool, named for the felines slinking around D is for Dining room with an atmosphere like a football ground E is for Entertainment, mainly The Music Man F is for Fast and furious, to get a bed by the pool, run as fast as you can G is for Go go go, the man opens the gate not a second before ten H is for Hasty, queue for the pool in the holding pen I is for Ignorant, people pushing and shoving, ever so rude J is for Jungle at mealtimes it’s a fight for the food K is for Kettle, can’t get one for love nor money L is for Late check out? You’re having a laugh, don’t be funny M is for Maid service, unmade beds, and a cat lick round the place N is for Non-existent help, no info, no service, no help with your case O is for Off, time to up sticks P is for Pool man, here to close the pool, no water fun after six Q is for Quiet, can’t watch TV, the sound is set low R is for Reception, manned by Mr Snappy – every request met with a resounding NO S is for sunbeds which are in short supply T is for Tuppeny rush, that’s the fight for the beds, you’ll have to fly U is for Umbrellas; I’ve counted about nine V is for vacate. Out at eleven no matter your pickup time W is for Waiting. Out on your ear for nine hours and it’s ever so hot X is for Xanadu, which this is certainly NOT Y is for Yelling, screaming kids. Adults only next year? Z is for Zero chance we will be coming again: No fear! A poem of my holiday experience by Lorraina D'Arcy