We were very pleasantly surprised by this hotel. It was clean, well kept, and they surprised us…read morewith a birthday cake for one of our traveling companions. So kind! The beautiful, kid-friendly beach with super-soft sand is just across the street. It's a public beach and it gets busy, but you can rent chairs, umbrellas, and a lockbox (a little over €18 a day for the full package, but you can scale down). Or, you can find your own space for free if you have or don't need an umbrella, etc. it turns out that Mallorca is a huge vacation spot for Germans. As Americans, we loved meeting people from Germany and other countries. It was so nice to barely hear English at the pool lol. And, speaking of the pool, it was really lovely. There was a shallow section for kids and then a regular section for everyone else. The buffet dinner was perfectly adequate and the free breakfast in the morning was a really nice perk. We had some special dietary requirements and we knew we would be cooking a lot, so we wrote ahead and asked for a fully equipped kitchen. The fridge is relatively small and it's a tiny little sink, but we had everything we needed. We purchased dish soap and a couple of extra kitchen towels. We eventually learned how to use the single burner induction stove-top. Overall, we were really pleased. it was a wonderful and relaxing place to be.

The hotel is very close to the beach and has friendly staff. Nice rooms, only thing is the wifi is…read moreonly accessible in the lobby unless you pay and the wifi is very slow.

We didn't get to stay here but we did get to try out their restaurant and I was so impressed by the…read moreservice they provide. Upon arrival we were running a little behind so they got us a different golf cart to respect our time. We got an amazing table in front of the water and the food was delicious! We got pasta and a salad. We opted on the lunch menu for the views but could not fathom how dreamy it must be during a sunset. We went late September and the temperature was great. They are very attentive of your needs and respect your space. The hotel is incredible and hopefully will get to stay there in the future!

We'll remember this place forever…read more The Sentinel suite was such a unique experience offering privacy and amazing views.

We are big travelers, and a family of 4. When looking at destinations the hotel is very important…read more We have been to 50+ countries and some 30+ times. When going somewhere new we always do a lot of research. In Europe in the summer we definitely need a good AC system. We also much rather stay at a local hotel vs a huge group (not that there is anything wrong with that). When doing research we almost stayed in the Maaloof are which is good if your going to go drinking and clubbing but with 2 kids its not for us. I then looked into smaller towns and being on a nice beach is a must! So I somehow came across the Introutel group and of those hotels found the Esmeralda Park. It was about to be fully remodeled and that was important to us also. We booked a ocean front suite which was perfect of the 4 of us and looked exactly like the renderings! I think we were the first people in the room and the hotel overall was amazing! The pools were great, Dragoland (the kids water park) was great, the restaurants were great and although the hotel was crowded it never felt that way. Its well laid out and the staff really run it well! It was about a hour south of Palma, but easy to get to. You can also walk to town for a million good restaurants. I would highly recommend it for family vacations!

About an hour's drive from the airport, this resort i just lovely, relaxing, and just a great…read morevacation. There's a little alcove bay and it's a lovely sight if you're sitting on the restaurant bar with terrace. It's very full of families during the summer and they mostly hang out at the beach and pools throughout the day. The terrace bar is great to have a glass of beer. Relatively inexpensive and the food is not great, but decent! The morning breakfast buffet was way above my expectations. It's seriously comparable to a Vegas breakfast buffet. You can stuff yourself silly and it will last you throughout the day. Who needs lunch? We had the breakfast every day of our stay. Definitely a thumbs up! Rooms are suite style with balcony and kitchenette. It's clean and we had an updated suite in the J building. A bit far from the center of the hotel but it was nicely renovated. There is free parking for guests. I do recommend that you take the bus from the airport to the hotel. You honestly don't need a car here b/c everything is just walkable. Definitely recommended for families!

Our our Mallorca leg of our Spain trip, we stayed at the Marriott Son Antem resort located in…read moreLlucmajor, which is located 15-20 minutes from the Palma Airport and about 25-30 minutes from the main city center of Palma. Upon arrival, we drove up to hotel lobby, and we were able to get our villa right away, because we didn't want to waste any time before heading out to our tee time for at their championship course. Accomodations: Every villa here is exactly the same, so there isn't much of a difference between which area you stay in the resort. The villa was a two-bedroom, two-bath, equipped for a full kitchen, and washer/dryer, which came in clutch as we got to do some laundry half way through our trip. The villa itself has that Spanish charm, and while it's a little bit on the older side, the space was very comfortable. If you had a choice, get a villa closer to the hotel lobby and spa or else you'll have to walk a good distance or drive to get there. They have an attendant that can drive you via golf cart back to your villa though. Amenities: Each section of villas have their own pools for their sections, so it's quiet and relaxing. The main pool near the hotel lobby and spa was pretty cool though. They have an indoor pool that leads out to the outdoor pool, along with a steam room and spas. The spas weren't hot tub temperature, which was a bummer but oh well. They also have tennis, a mini soccer field and basketball courts to use. A couple of restaurants on property, but since we were only there for a couple days, we didn't try them out. Service: The service we received here was great from start to finish. Everyone was very welcoming and answered all the questions we had about the property and were attentive when we needed service in our villa. The people who were working the golf pro shop and the marshalls on the course were 10/10 as well The main reason we were staying here was because we wanted to play some golf. The property has two different courses (East & West), with the East course being the easier of the two. They were doing some work on the greens on the East course (which we originally booked) but they were able to switch us to the West course. The West Course was beautiful and well manicured. The greens weren't super fast, but the bunkers were so well maintained, something I don't get a lot of back home. It's challenging enough to make you use a variety of shots in your bag, and would definitely play here again. This summer, they had a deal for $550 euros for unlimited golf for 7-days, and if I was staying here for even 5 or 6 days, I think it would be worth it, given that golf is pretty pricey on the island in general. We booked our tee time online, which is something I recommend because they had summer deals, which helped drop the price for the round, golf cart, and club rentals. We knew we were going to play, so we brought our own balls, tees, and golf gloves, but with the rental set, you they do give you a sleeve of balls. My only issue with the club rentals is that they didn't have any stiff flex clubs available to rent. I guess they only have one set of stiff flex but it wasn't already loaned out. The rest were all graphite regular, which was a bummer for anyone with faster club head speed but I still enjoyed the round without worrying about my score. Overall, a great hotel if you are looking to get away from the crowds. A fantastic hotel if all you want to do is play golf and lay by the pool.

We stayed 4 nights at this very nice resort in a quiet part of Mallorca. The unit we rented was a…read moretwo-story, with the bedrooms on the top floor and the kitchen and living room on the ground level. Since this was April, the outdoor pools were closed, but the large indoor pool was open. The onsite restaurant was just so-so but we found another better restaurant nearby that was good for dinner. The vacation unit we were in had a kitchen and that came in handy for breakfast and lunch. Overall it was very similar to many of the Marriott vacation villas in the US but maybe somewhat lower quality overall.

Gorgeous oasis in a charming mountain town above the Mediterranean sea. I didn't stay at La…read moreResidencia as rates were over $1000/night, but I did stay at a house directly across the street and walked the grounds of La Residencia many times while in Deia. La Residencia is a luxurious rustic Mediterranean resort. It's in the slightly-sleepy but incredibly beautiful and charming mountain town of Deia. I ate at La Residencia's Cafe Miro for lunch. Although it was a weekday, it was highly suggested that we make reservations for lunch, and so we did. The experience was positively unforgettable. When we arrived, we were very warmly greeted and taken to our seats. Shortly after, a sommelier greeted us and made some suggestions, though we decided to stick to non-alcoholic beverages for our lunch. Then our server came and provided us with a plethora of information and suggestions. Everyone working here was so nice and professional, the most top-notch service I've ever gotten for lunch. I ordered the grilled angus beef, and my fiance ordered the grilled tuna loin. Both of our dishes were delicious! The house-made cheesecake was suggested to us, and so we ordered it; it was worth it! Light, fluffy, gourmet cheesecake. The views and ambiance were spectacular. Our table overlooked the resort, nestled within the mountains, with a peek of the Mediterranean sea. Definitely the best lunch experience we've ever had!

Wonderful service. Attentive. Margarita (front desk/concierge) very receptive and attentive to our…read moreneeds. Went beyond a five star hotel expectation. ALSO, fabulous, knowledgeable restaurant sommelier (first female sommelier in Mallorca!). She made our dinners EXTRAORDINARY with her spot-on wine selections and warm personality.

When we were in Mallorca, we had so many amazing meals. The one that we had a Cas X'orc stands out…read moreas one of the best meals that we had during our entire trip! Cas X'orc is a local Finca (or hacienda or plantation) that is located at the top of the mountain and overlooks the valley below. The views here are incredible!! We made a reservation at their restaurant, which is a converted olive oil mill. The restaurant is so quaint and when you walk in they had a roaring fire going (this was during the fall - I'm sure that would not happen during the summer months!). WHAT WE ORDERED: Assortment of homemade breads: This fabulous assortment of homemade breads, including sourdough - my fav! This was served with an herb butter, aioli, and fresh hummus. Don't forget about their fresh homemade olive oil! Mughal chicken korma served with Pappadum and spicy rice: This delicious dish was the perfect medley of chicken tikka masala with a Mediterranean flare. Carob Waffle, Almond Ice Cream and "Palo" Sauce: If you're ordering dessert, might as well go all out and get the coffee too! Please don't be like my husband though and stay up all night when you have a 6 am flight..lmao. This is also posted on my website where I do foodie blog posts and travel itineraries. You can find it at www.thatblondetravels.com/that-blonde-travels or follow me on instagram @thatblondetravels.

I stayed for two nights and ate at the hotel for breakfast and dinner each day. Absolutely stunning…read morehotel and location. I loved meeting the donkeys and sheep during my walk along the gardens and adored the authentic, yet chic old-world farm feel. If you are very disturbed by a faint farm smell, this might not be the place for you. The staff were incredibly nice, welcoming and accommodating to me. They spoke English very well and answered emails promptly. They also arranged high-quality transfers to and from the airport making travel a breeze. The dinners were pricey but top quality. They even catered to my gluten-free needs and always brought a warm piece of gluten-free bread to my table without me having to ask. The hiking trails are world-class, easy to find from the hotel and well-marked. Only a 1.5 hour hike down to the ocean. It was heaven. My only complaint that necessitates 4 stars instead of 5 was that the room was VERY noisy at night. Granted I go to bed earlier than most Europeans (10pm) but my "superior" room (one upgrade from standard) was right above the main entrance and restaurant and also faced the kitchen. The windows were thin and must have zero noise barriers as I could hear everything outside as if it was happening inside my room including clanging plates and kitchen noise. Although I thought it was cute and charming that the sheep somehow ended up causing a ruckus outside my window the first night, I was less impressed to hear the noisy large groups of restaurant guests talking and laughing in the lobby beyond midnight. I actually had to use my earplugs just to dampen the noise enough to sleep. If you decide to stay, request one of the rooms at the back or one of the private garden cottages - this should ensure a much more tranquil experience.

My wife an I stayed here in the October 2010 while waiting to rendezvous with our family's yacht…read more They were sailing around the Balearic Islands for a few weeks and we decided to fly to Palma de Mallorca to hitch a ride for 10 days. We flew in early that morning and was checked in our room at 2pm. Since we had arrived so early, our room was not ready, but they locked up our bags so we could explore the area with out lugging around our gear. We also stayed another night at Dalt Muranda 10 days after sailing around the islands. I have to say even though there was massive construction on the street where the Hotel was located, we had a wonderful stay. The staff and accommodations were perfect. The room in which we stayed was very classically decorated and the gigantic jacuzzi was great after a 22hr travel from the states and 10 days out on open water. Staff spoke great english and were very kind to Americans. Actually one individual studied in Tennessee, which is where we are from. They were very accommodating and informative. Gave a great rate and also let us leave some stuff there while we were out to sea. The location is perfect, puts you right in the middle of everything. Walk to the shops, cafes, sites and ocean, within minutes. If we ever go back, with out a doubt, we will stay there again. Absolutely beautiful, safe, cozy and affordable.

This was such a wonderful stop! Friendly and helpful staff, clean and spacious room with great air…read moreconditioning during a very hot time. The location was perfect, close to everything we wanted to do in the old town. I cannot recommend highly enough!

I stayed in Art Hotel for one week and I had a wonderful experience. It used to be a museum so you…read moreare surrounded by works of art yet all the amenities and environment are clean and well maintained. The room was large and the bed was so comfortable. I stayed in other hotels in my trip around Spain but this hotel had the best bed, pillows, and comforter - I slept so well here. The location was excellent. The main square Plaça Major was right behind us and you are surround by shops and beautiful churches. I will definitely stay in this hotel again on my next trip to Palma!

**NEVER STAY HERE EVER - THIS IS THE WORST HOTEL I HAVE EVER STAYED IN** we arrived on Friday…read moreafternoon, went to the reception desk which is not even a reception desk and checked in. They failed to tell us we needed to purchase a €20 key to the safe and that WiFi was even more expensive then that. We went to our hotel room which was across the resort, realized this was the case and then had to walk all the way back with our bags to purchase both a safe key and WiFi. In our individual hotel (Ceres I) there was no door to the downstairs hotel and no one at the reception desk. It felt like we were staying in a insane asylum where anyone could walk in at any point and have full access to the upstairs where all the room are. We felt very unsafe all night and had to lock up our entire hotel room to feel somewhat safe. My friend got food poisoning from a restaurant near by and ultimately puked for the next 4 hours until 2am. There was People blasting music by the pool outside until 6am in the morning and being very obnoxious and loud. Then we woke up the next morning with bites all over our faces, back and legs so it is safe to say this hotel may have bed bugs so WATCH OUT. All in all this hotel sucked and if you are looking to have a vacation at all DO NOT STAY HERE. We stayed last night and are currently checked into a different hotel down the beach because we could not take it for another night. I normally don't voice my opinion like this - I've never even had a yelp account or trip advisor account until this hotel when I downloaded it because I am so appalled. Another thing don't be fooled by the pictures on the websites - it looks NOTHING like it.

This is the largest hotel in Europe and actually resembles a small villiage. It attracts so many…read moreholidaymakers because of the fantastic deals it offers. Rooms are basic but clean. You will be guaranteed a good time and the opportunities to make friends are endless. The range of pools are good but hotel can be extremely rowdy so maybe more suited to teens rather than families. On the downside most rooms are without air-con which I found almost unbearable. Apart from that a good all-round hotel.

I ventured here to have my wedding. So I'll speak from the wedding half that gets a 5 first. This…read morelocation is beautiful! Built during the 14th century, a lot of the beauty has been preserved, especially in the windmill and chapel on site! The chapel is beautiful for a wedding people! I really wanted a rustic Spanish feel and this chapel was everything and more. So beautiful. Laura helps with all things wedding there and she's super helpful! She provided many suggestions for things we needed. Things included In your wedding price: chapel, cocktail area, cocktail tables and covers, ceremony chairs and covers with flower and ribbon decoration, altar flowers, cocktail table flowers. We also opted for a small cocktail hour for our 10 guest which we had more than enough food and drinks for! It was perfect! For photography, you will find many beautiful opportunities on site and off for pictures. The hotel itself. I say a 3, but I'm so annoyed that it wasn't better it's like a 2. I literally felt like it was just a normal vacAtion. There was nothing personalized about my hotel stay from The staff. No one gave a crap we were paying to have a wedding there. The note in the room was impersonal and I had friends stay at other places that got more welcoming experiences. I would never stay at this hotel again. I've had better experiences with other hotel chains and other Hilton's, which is why we have a timeshare through them but I wouldn't come back to this site to actually stay, just maybe visit the site.

I had my doubts when making reservations because of the location - in the middle of nowhere. You…read moreneed a car (or bike) to get anywhere. At night when the sun is down you do not walk the roads. The roads around are narrow. And dark. That being said - it is absolutely fabulous! The reception when you arrive is five stars alone. Rooms are supernice. The rooms in the main building do not have a balcony - with the exception for a few that are located facing the church one storey up. I am not sure which room types are there, but you share outdoor patio. If you want a private terrace or patio you should absolutely make reservations for those room types - they look great. They are located close to the pool so there might be traffic from other guests. But these units look great as well! There are no fridges or minibars on the room (at least not in the deluxe rooms in the main building). What might be an issue is the fact that you are pretty much left for doing all the eating and drinking on site - which might be on the pricey side. We were never disappointed on the food though. The sushi night was one of the high lights - we did it twice under our 2 weeks stay. The dining areas are both very beautiful. Or just have a drink. They arrange Friday nights under the mill - you get the impression first drink is free, but it is not. Still the drinks are perfect! Try a gin & tonic with lavender or rose tonic. There is a track for jogging around the hotel area which was perfect. They have tennis courts - just borrow equipment at the front desk. Also, you can find like ten balls around the court. The staff is super - friendly, helpful and professional. A cool feature is that there are buttons for service both on tables in the yard and by the pool. Spa is nice - when you think it is too hot outside it is perfectly cool indoors. make reservations for treatments. Judith made my toenails - and she was the best! Oh I want to go back when I think of it! Cons - It might not be the perfect place for younger guests. You are left for the activities on site. Teenagers might go mad of boredom. Also we found it a bit annoying always having to plan for a day by the pool - beds are reserved or taken at breakfast. Even if you get there late in the afternoon it is often full. There are not enough umbrellas or cabanas. They accept AMEX.