Meliá Cala d'Or Boutique Hotel

“Nice hotel but with limited facilities”

A nice well run boutique hotel on the fringes of Cala d’Or. The hotel has a little old fashioned feel to it, but in a positive sense. Very clean, good friendly service and good food. A definite cut above the more down market hotels and bars in Cala d’Or. The pool area is really nice and has both ... more

A nice well run boutique hotel on the fringes of Cala d’Or. The hotel has a little old fashioned feel to it, but in a positive sense. Very clean, good friendly service and good food. A definite cut above the more down market hotels and bars in Cala d’Or. The pool area is really nice and has both privacy and a nice pool side bar. The hotels biggest draw back is the lack of an evening bar, with the small cocktail bar in the lounge having the feel of a retirement home. There was no entertainment in the hotel in September, but the booming karaoke from nearby hotels was loud enough. Having said all that it’s a good well run hotel for couples and families.

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“Relaxed vibe, enjoyable stay, little improvements required ”

Amazing attentive staff firstly. Clean and tranquil setting. Felt relaxed as soon as we arrived there. We stayed half board and the adults really enjoyed it. Limited options, but most of it was really lovely. Would definitely not recommend half board for children or fussy eaters though. Not that... more

Amazing attentive staff firstly. Clean and tranquil setting. Felt relaxed as soon as we arrived there. We stayed half board and the adults really enjoyed it. Limited options, but most of it was really lovely. Would definitely not recommend half board for children or fussy eaters though. Not that type of food. Breakfast was lovely for adults and children. There is something for everyone to enjoy. This isn’t your usual hotel restaurant food, it’s much more up market refined, small portions and for dinner, some meals felt incomplete, either missing potato or veg. For example one “main” meal option was roasted veg. See pic. One main meal was just a plate of beef with some sliced carrots. Not for everyone with limited pallets and big appetites. It suited us though. I don’t eat meat so struggled a little as only three options each dinner for each course. So be aware if you are looking to book half board. Pool was lovely, but the way it’s set out most of the beds are in the shade most of the time, which is a shame and not good if you like to sit in the sun. Massages were amazing. The rooms are big and clean, however they could do with some improvement. Two adults and two teenagers booked a family suite and you got a double bed and a sofa bed. The sofa bed was appalling. I had to ask for a mattress topper as you could feel the metal bars underneath then with the topper it sloped down so you felt like you were falling off the bed. See photo . Not what you expect for a five star hotel when you book a family suite for four near adults. Tough to sleep on that for a week! That needs to be sorted . Aside from that and being extremely tight with replenishing the coffees teas and sugars in the rooms the rest was really lovely and enjoyed our stay. A phone call to reception and they would come pretty quick to give you more, but I think that should be done without asking. Credit to all the staff that made our stay extra special. Recommended but would not recommend half board for families with children and be careful when you book a family room as the sofa bed is not fit for purpose . If you want a relaxed environment in a good location with great staff is a lovely place to stay. I would go back but self catering and ensure we had proper beds each.

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“Nice but not 5 star”

The hotel rooms are very comfortable and clean, large balcony. The pool area is nice but you have to chase the sun and the pool is cold. The staff work very hard and are a credit to the hotel. The breakfast is plentiful however the tea and coffee where never hot just warm. Dinner was ok, the past... more

The hotel rooms are very comfortable and clean, large balcony. The pool area is nice but you have to chase the sun and the pool is cold. The staff work very hard and are a credit to the hotel. The breakfast is plentiful however the tea and coffee where never hot just warm. Dinner was ok, the pasta starters where always very tasty but the main courses lacked flavour and the desserts where very similar, apple pie 1 night, apple and walnut pie another. They huge let down was the lack of a bar area to enjoy a drink before dinner, the wisteria lounge is the place to get a drink. You have to press a bell to get a drink, sometimes someone comes, sometimes they don’t, the area is dark and without any atmosphere, why not leave the pool bar open until 9pm and serve pre dinner drinks in there, so much nicer. Overall, a nice hotel but not 5 star.

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“A family break at a couples retreat”

This is a great hotel for those looking for a quiet hideaway not too far from the lively Cala d’Or centre. However it is not a hotel I would advise for young families. We visited as a family of four, with a young child and a baby. Despite the small play ground for children and the fantastic serv... more

This is a great hotel for those looking for a quiet hideaway not too far from the lively Cala d’Or centre. However it is not a hotel I would advise for young families. We visited as a family of four, with a young child and a baby. Despite the small play ground for children and the fantastic service we experienced from the friendly team the food options, quiet nature and size of the hotel do not suit those who need to keep their little ones busy. I would suggest this for older couples looking for a relaxing break. There was no music of any sort by the pool, and a lack of atmosphere. Secluded and small doesn’t have to mean boring! I also agree with other reviewers that while the hotel is kept in a very clean, polished state. The rooms themselves are not what I have experienced at other 5* hotels. We enjoyed our time here but would not return as a family.

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