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Hotel Africamar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: Barrhead travel - Aug 2007 Opinion submitted in August 2007 by : Davie & Val (55) Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: Very nice hotel. Fresh & Clean throughout staff all very friendly and cheerful. Swimming pool on the small side but didn't matter as beach is only a couple of hundred yards down the road. Plenty of reasonable eating places both on the walk down to the beach & at the front itself. I will not recommend any as i can't remember any of their names. We ate out in six different places and never had a bad meal. This is a very quiet resort more suited to families & couples than the young set. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Africamar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: 2 Can Travel - July 2007 Opinion submitted in July 2007 by : Gary Law - Loughborough ( 46,46,14,12 ). Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: Hotel Africa Mar is in a prime position if you want the beach,which is gourgeous, and well-priced resturants and bars.Very well equipped, coming with kettle and toaster which normally you have to hire, and little touches like tea towels (not the norm). Very helpful and friendly staff and the owners were always on site. I would suggest getting a room at the rear of the hotel as the road noise is disturbing and also at the rear you get the sea breeze coming in and it keeps the rooms cooler than the front,also if you're lucky nice view of sea.Pool is small but we had it to ourselves often enough.Excellent location, only a 2 minute stroll to the beach and right at the top of the main strip.Bus to Alcudia nearby. The resturant Patagonico which is in the basement of AfricaMar has beautifull people and food( full eng. bfast 5 euro including chill-out sounds after that late nite !! )We avoided ALL the 'english' bars as we didnt want to watch/hear english soaps and old comedy programs booming out while trying to chill in Mallorca !!!! Try the Hamburg bar just 100 yards away for real nice meal at fantastic price. E.G. feed 3 adults and 1 child inc drinks(steak mmmmm )for 40 euros.!! Go down shop-street outside hotel to beach,3 minute amble, turn left,walk 20 yards and try bar on beach with big blue parasols. Supermarkets are cheapest for own booze.Main one is out front door of hotel,left and 500 yards on rhs next to Repsol garage. Sea is very good,beach too.Try hiring a quad bicycle and explore !! Bus service is every 15 mins and cheap BUT BEWARE sometimes we found that the driver was trying to win a prize for the most passengers crammed on one bus !!! Car and motorcycle hire cheap. No negatives about this area really exept maybe if you are looking to eat at the sea-front bars dont be influenced by the staff trying to direct you into their bars..Be firm and just say no thank you pour pa voir !! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Africamar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: May 2007 Opinion submitted in May 2007 by : Engels - Oldham 50, 47 Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Just got back from a relaxing 1 week s/c holiday at these wonderful apartments. Booked the holiday 12 days prior to flying after reading excellent reviews. All The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, especially Karel and Hanna in the bar. On arrival we were upgraded to a two bedroom two bathroom apartment (no fighting for the shower). The whole of the apartments were clean and tidy and in an ideal spot. Although the apartment is on a main road we had no problem with noise, however could be different in high season. There are plenty of good restaurants in the resort. We paid an inpromtu visit to the restaurant next door to the Africa Mar (didn't notice the name, first one on the strip on the left, down steps) Ordered swordfish which was delicious. Staff couldn't do enough for you. Went for a second visit on the last night - again not disappointed. Lovely fish restaraunt end of strip overlooking the sea (their garlic prawns are to die for!!) Supermarket across the road selling most things including fresh bread daily, but no enlish newspapers (they can be found in a shop along the strip) Had a wonderful holiday couldn't find fault with anything and if your looking for a laid back all you can eat and drink holiday, I would highly recommend you stay at the Africa Mar in Can Picafort. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Africamar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays 2006 - OCTOBER Opinion submitted in October 2006 by : GUTHRIE-TATE FAMILY, NEAR GLASGOW Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: This resort is lovely with the beach very close. The apartments are spotless and very regularly cleaned. Plenty towels and loo rolls unlike some 3 star places I have been in. The only problem was it is directly on the main Alcudia road, which is noisy. There is no double glazing on windows. We had a room change which was quieter. If you do not like noisy main roads, you would have to be careful to stipulate you need a quiet room!!! Juan and Katarina were excellent hosts, and nothing lacked at all. The bar prices were as good as anywhere else and cheaper than most. Everyone was very friendly. I would love to go back as would my teenage daughter. Beautiful. Don't go if you like discos, pub crawls and Magalluf... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Africamar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: Low cost beds.com - Sept/Oct 2006 Opinion submitted in October 2006 by : Sharon, Don, Elliott - London (43,40,1) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: We booked a 10 day stay for the end of sept/beginning of October through Low cost beds.com. Arrived at Africamar appts at 2.30am and was welcomed by caretaker and Manager (in his pyjamas). We had booked a studio but had been upgraded to a one bedroom appartment which sleeps 4+ so loads of room. Seperate kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and lounge with a big balcony and garden furniture on it. Could not fault the appartments or staff who were all really friendly and helpful. The appartments are at the top of the 'strip' and only a few minuts walk down the strip to the beach. The beach is well stocked with sun loungers (7.50 Euros for 2 loungers plus parasol for the day). The sea was really shallow and clean so safe for children and nice sandy beach. We had no problems from touts giving up leaflets etc and no hassle from staff trying to get you to eat in their restaurants. Really nice mix of shops, cafes and restaurants so I thought the resort was good for all ages. However no loud discos or clubs that I could see or hear so don't expect loud music all night long. Also didn't see any larger louts either. We visited Alcudia and Port Pollensa on the bus which was really cheap. Port Pollensa is really nice and 'up market'. Port Alcudia was more interesting than Alcudia as there seemed to be more going on, also you can get to old Alcuduia which has the walled old town and is very picturesque. C'an Pictafort also has a train running from the major hotels which will take you around the resort. I think it might be free of charge but as we didn't go on it I can't say for sure. This was our second holiday in 2006 and we wanted a nice relaxing time with our young son. C'an Pictafort was ideal as children were really welcomed and there was enough to keep us busy. We would definitely come again and stay in Africamar. Some of the other reviews spoke about noise from the road and that is true. We had a room at the side of the appartments and we could sleep easily with the doors shut so don't let that put you off. Also a fan cost us 5 euros to rent for the whole of our stay, the safe deposit box in our room was 10 Euros plus 5 Euros deposit (the cheapest I've ever come across) and the cot for my son was free (again have never come across free cots in any of my holidays. The cot also came with a proper mattress and the cleanest coordinating bed linen which was changed regularly as was ours. All in all good value for money and a great family resort. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Africamar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: internet booking September 2006 Opinion submitted in October 2006 by : Dave Sumner (51,50,26,24,23,21) Preston Lancashire Resort Rating: Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Just returned from holiday at hotel Africamar in Can Picafort, just had to recomend this Hotel for its top class friendliness from the all the staff and a special thank you to the manageress who found out it was my wifes 50th birthday and surprised her with a cake and some wine for the all family including relatives who where holidaying in Palma and travelled up for the occasion. The Monaco Restaurant also gets a special mention because the quality of food and service are excellent. The hotel is very clean and the room we had was very spacious, with 2 bathrooms. The resort its self is good with a good varity of bars to please everyone. The beach is nice apart from the parasols and sunbeds which are on top of each other -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Africamar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: independant aug 2006 Opinion submitted in April 2007 by : Tony Hayes (42 , 40, 15,16) Resort Rating: Good Accommodation Rating: Good My/Our Holiday Review: found can picafort nice clean and friendly trotters on the beach was cheap but very cheerful.2 teenage daughters loved it until the boss from a bar got them drunk and tried to take liberties with them which ruined their holiday abit.all round we liked can picafort . -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Africamar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: Sun4u - August 2005 Opinion submitted in Sept 2005 by : Jason Williams 39, 42 , 18 Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: Just got back from an 11 night break. The resort is a lovely place. Clean,nice beach, plenty of places to eat and gaze out to sea with a mixture of all age groups.It is probably more of a German resort, but you certainly do not feel out of place and it is nice not to see any rowdy behaviour at any time of the day or night.If you are looking for bar crawls, I wouldn't think it is lively enough although it does have 3 nightclubs and there was an open air beach party whilst we were there. There are quite a few British pubs where you can get your food and drink if you prefer and even catch up on Eastenders!! The Africamar is very centrally located and less than 5 minutes from the beach, walking straight out the side entrance on to a pedestrianised, palm tree lined street. Reception, bar and pool areas are all very nice, as are the rooms which all have balconies. Very slight negatives would be : Road at the front has traffic noise so I would probably advise renting a fan and shutting the patio doors and a couple we met said the pedestrian side gets people sitting outside on the restaurant chairs talking in the early hours of the morning, so perhaps same again. We all have different tastes and views , but I can safely say this is definately not a "holiday from hell" and we would go back again. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Africamar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (First Choice Discounts) First Choice - august 2004 Opinion submitted in July 2005 by : mohally family 15 17 19 20 45 55 Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: we have spent the last three years in the africamar hotel and found it an excellent place to stay! the people are just so friendly and the staff in the hotel really know how to make you feel at home! the hotel itself is beautiful very spacious and clean.skau and charlies really are the places to go clubbing! we loved the africamar and enjoyed being in the company of the staff in the hotel and will be visiting there again! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Africamar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (First Choice Discounts) First Choice June 2004 Opinion submitted in July 2004 by : Anthony 41, Sarah 34, Anton 14, Shay 2 Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: We were looking for inexpensive, clean accomodation in a sociable environment & found it. We had the added difficulty of keeping two children with a large age gap happy. Anton enjoyed using the very clean pool, while Sarah, Shay & myself prefered the beautiful beach, which is within easy walking distance. The Africamar is good standard 2/3 star self catering accomodation. The two bathrooms really helped save time when getting ready to go out. The staff go out of their way to ensure you are happy during your stay - special thanks to Mr Rafael (If you read this I forgot your email address, please contact meif you want the pictures), Enrique & Jose for making this an enjoyable holiday & comiserating when England were knocked out. The resort was a cosmopolitan family resort, clean & mostly pedestrianised. There are plenty of great bars & resturants, part of the fun is finding them. We had a great family holiday! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Africamar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (First Choice Discounts) First Choice - June, 2004 Opinion submitted in June 2004 by : Linda Evans - Party of 22 - aged from 1 yr- 60 yrs Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: We have just returned from a family holiday at the Africarma Apartments in Can Picafort. The Apartments are very spacious, they have 2 bathrooms in the 1 bedroomed apartments. The staff, especially Enriqua are excellent and went out of their way to make our holiday the best family holiday we have had. Our ages ranged from 1 year old baby to 60 year grandma. There was 22 in our family and 6 of our friends were staying in Can Picafort and they were made welcome by the staff at the Africarma. They have an excellent barbacue night and entertainment most nights. The resort of Can Picafort is excellent for a family holiday with everything for all ages. We especially were made to feel welcome at the Birdies bar were we all descended on them for breakfast on the last day. They coped with this and we all had a good value full english breakfast. The couple who own the bar are very friendly and have a kids corner at the back of the pub. First Choice Holidays - great rep,great flight, great accomodation, great transfers. Adios Enriqua, thanks for a lovely holiday. From the Family, -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Africamar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (First Choice Discounts) First Choice - 2004 Opinion submitted in Oct 2004 by : 37,35,15,12,6,5,4,2 Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Below Average My/Our Holiday Review: The resort is very good with excellent facilities for children particularly young children. There was a play park just yards from the hotel which was just what we needed with 3 kids under 7. The beach is lovely with plenty of sunbeds for hire. The hotel however is just about 2 star. the staff are very friendly and good fun but the pool is tiny and has not got a childrens section. The rooms are small but the two bathrooms were very useful. I would go back to C'an Picafort but certainly not to the Africamar. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Baulomar Apartments - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: Last Minute/Holiday Index - September 2005 Opinion submitted in Oct 2005 by : Melissa & Dominic - London (24, 25) Resort Rating: Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Opinion: Just returned from a lovely week at the Baulo Mar apartments in C'an Picafort, Majorca. Booked on Last Minute and was pleasantly surprised with the excellent service I received from the tour operator - Holiday Index. I was telephoned the day after booking to confirm all details and received holiday itinerary and tickets safely in the post soon after. The Baulo Mar apartments are lovely. The rooms are basic but spacious and spotlessly clean - as are the small pool, bar and other communal areas. There is no rep at the hotel but a very friendly manager who speaks excellent English and is always at hand to help with anything from recommending a good place to eat to hiring a car. C'an Picafort itself is a small clean resort with a decent beach (split into two halves - the north side which is close to these apartments is quieter than the south - a ten minute walk away) which is just a stones throw from the apartment block. There is a handful of restaurants serving the usual paella, omelette, steak and chips etc and a few bars. There isn't an awful lot to do in the resort but there are bus stops everywhere taking you to other resorts such as Alcudia and Puerto Pollensa. If you can we would suggest hiring a car and getting out to see this really beautiful island. We drove to Formentur (breathtaking views), Palma, La Granja near Valldemossa and Caves Del Drach in Portocristo - all of which are well worth a visit. Excellent holiday at an excellent price. I would fully recommend the Baulo Mar apartments and C'an Picafort for couples and families with young children who just want a quiet relaxing holiday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Bonsai - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays - July 2006 Opinion submitted in October 2006 by : K & A (50 & 48) Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: Although this a small hotel, the staff are brilliant, all friendly and cannot do enough for you. The rooms are basic, which is no problem as you are never hardly in them, very clean and sheets changed regularly. Air-con in all rooms (pay on arrival, if required), and in full working order. The meals are good quality and because it is a small hotel there are no queues, although Tony (a really nice man) rushes to take your plate as soon as you have finished, do not take this the wrong way he is not trying to rush you out of the dinner room he is just too efficient, and doesn't like you to have dirty plates sitting on the table. The only thing I would say on the negative regarding this hotel is there is no outdoor pool, there is a small indoor one but we didn't use it. If you have children I wouldn't recommend this hotel there is nothing for them to do it caters more towards mature couples. They have a nice bar area inside and out, it is lovely outside the bar you can just sit and watch the world go by. The hotel is only a stones throw away from the beach. The San Baulo beach is just in front of the San Baulo hotel and is beautiful, there are no watersports on this beach but it is clean and really relaxing. Try the Dutch bar (just as you enter the beach) for a coffee and home made cake, the cakes are absolutely delicious so be prepared to put on a couple of pounds. You are also welcome to eat and drink and the San Baulo hotel, right on the beach, the waiters etc. are really friendly, and the service is good. It is a fair walk down to the main resort from the hotel, but a pleasant walk along the front. Lots of restaurants and bars in the resort, something for everyone. If you are feeling lazy at the end of the evening take a taxi back to the hotel between 3 & 4 euros. All in all a very good holiday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Bonsai - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays - October 2004 Opinion submitted in Oct 2004 by : Steven Foye - Hamilton (49, 38, 33,32) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: Hotel Bonsai was very clean. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. Situation was good for folk looking for a fairly quiet holiday but with easy access to bars, restaurants etc. This Hotel is a pleasant 20 minute stroll away from the main part of C'an Picafort, but it does have some bars and shops on it's doorstep. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel C'an Picafort - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays 20TH AUG 2 WEEKS Opinion submitted in October 2006 by : S COPE. L COPE . WEST MIDLANDS Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: This is the 2nd time we have been there last time 2003-the only complaint we had then was the food chips every night,what a improvement in 2006 i am a fussy eater and i found a good choice every night We have done gold since day one this team is the best all round usualy the hosts are ok but the desk reps lack any skill. not so here, ben, sue,jackie,all have time to talk to you even if like us we booked no trips with them,. must make a special mention to lesly on reception she is a lovely person nothing is too much trouble and she is engish .rooms are well furnished air con is very good you are in charge of the temp in your room. the rooms have a tv in there if you have a special program you cant miss book the chanel at reception then you can watch itv,bbc etc also a fridge for your cold drinks . we found sunbeds not a problem the usual if you want a certain spot you may not get it .but if you are flexable the gardens are huge and can allways find shade.this resort is quite spread out the center is about 20 mins walk away but the other way there is son boulo not a great deal there a few shops and bars .the entertainment we felt was the usual tribute bands bee gees were good.evis the same.the jackson 5 were also good but they drive every one mad trying to get them up dancing if they just sang and danced they would be great.the 2 hosts gorgia--sarah both great kept us happy during the day and night.we hired a car from the hotel the book is on reception far cheaper than the reps .the company they use is hertz they pick you up from the hotel to the office to sort it all out, the guys there speak perfect english no problems at all. we went on the bus to porto pollencia this was a very nice place nice for a change .there is a huge market outside the hotel on a friday morning.there is a great bar called scandals left out of the hotel 2nd right we could not get in at night only in the day maybe happy hour allnight had something to do with it.all in all i cant see anyone not having a good time here we will return in the future off to the best gold in ibiza 2007 panorama. happy holidays -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel C'an Picafort - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays August 2005 Opinion submitted in Sept 2005 by : Kev Brindley (48,45,25,24,21,19) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Great resort- quiet residential area but 15 mins walk and busy shops, bars and a few night clubs. Great Hotel - all the usual Thomson Holidays Gold extras- great entertainment day & night, great (fantastic!!) food - clean spacious rooms (3 story but no lifts) - good pool area, spacious and easy to get a sunbed and shade. All English cliental and no kids below 16..... Heaven!! If you venture into the bars in the resort try The Red Lion (good quiz) and Caracus bar (good entertainment) The only drawback is the 1 1/2 hr coach ride to the airport but would certainly go back to this Hotel again. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel C'an Picafort - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays - August 2004 Opinion submitted in Dec 2004 by : Sue, John, Cheltenham 50, 55 Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: We arrived at this hotel with 2 friends and were really impressed. The room was pleasant and very clean. The restaurant was impressive to. The food was very good and had plenty of variety. The pool was a good size and we went in every day. If you good out of the hotel and walk to the beach there was a nice promenade with plenty of pubs and restaurants to stop and have a drink or something to eat. The Thomson Holidays staff were very good and as ususal played games in the afternoon (we actually won a prize on the last day) all down to Richard and Angies general knowledge for the quiz. The food in the evening was excellent and I was the only one who could not manage a sweet so went outside and saved a table for the evening entertainment which was very good indeed. Would definitely go back. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- C'an Picafort Palace Hotel - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: Skyhols/Libra - August 2004 Opinion submitted in Aug 2004 by : Karen, Rick and Aimee (45,45,11) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: The resort of ca'n picafort is super. It is 'just' lively enough with loads of places to eat to suit all budgets. Beach and sea were very clean and the resort is laid out so that you can't get lost. The walk along the sea front at night was very pretty with lots of bars to overlook the waves. There are many spanish people holidaying there - which says it all!! We were self-catering and ate out every night and brought money home! The Ca'n Picafort Palace was about five mins from the beach although the pool was big with lots of sunbeds - even at mid morning there were plenty available. The one bedroom apartments were spacious and clean and had air conditioning too. The hotel's own animation team - mostly Scandinavian (like most of the guests) worked really hard. Lots of activities for the teens and pre-teens who often get left out of kids clubs. What we saw of the evening entertainment was great too. Would recommend this accomodation highly and we will probably go again although if you like to be surrounded by fellow Brits it might not be the place for you. Our only gripe was with the Spanish owned airline HOLA who skyhols/Libra used between East Midlands and Majorca. For three Saturdays running they had been held up. My guess is that they had little 'clout' and so were pushed around the schedules. Wouldn't book a holiday which included flying with them again BUT the actual holiday was great. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- C'an Picafort Palace Hotel - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook Discounts-june 2004 Opinion submitted in Feb 2005 by : Tom-Smith-Anne(28,34,38) Resort Rating: Poor Accommodation Rating: Good My/Our Holiday Review: This was the first time that we have visited Majorca and we were very plesantly surprised with both the island and the resort. It was larger than we imagined and there was plenty to see and do and the beach was both large and very clean. We were also very impressed with the hotel. The staff were very helpful and the rooms were lovely and plenty big enough and very clean. The hotel is set in lovely gardens and has a large swimming pool. It was a nice quiet hotel, whether or not this was due entirely to the time of year (mid September),the age of the clients or the location. There was plenty of entertainment in the evenings and plenty of activities during the day. We would certainly recomend a visit to the Son Amar show, it was very comparable to any of the top London shows we have seen. It is very easy to get around to see other parts of the island by either local transport or taxi which are both good value.And if some one go there dont forget to visit TROTTERS ON THE BEACH the food is exelent and the staff are helpful and the price are ok.And near it is a duty free shop called BLAU BLUE you can find every thing you want:cigis,perfumes and too many more . We certainly will be returning to Majorca. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- C'an Picafort Palace Hotel - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Airtours Direct) Airtours-june 2004 Opinion submitted in July 2004 by : DANIELLE 33,LEE34,ELIJAH5 Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Opinion: Can picafort as a resort is a place for all ages.The beaches are busy but there's plenty of room to accomodate everyone!There are plenty of decent places to eat and even British bars serving good old british grub for the fussy eaters amongst us! The Can Picafort Palace Hotel is relativally new (3yrs old approx) and caters mainly for german and dutch holidaymakers.We found the food not so nice as it mainly consisted of pates,fatty meats and cheese which is not our usual cup of tea!The rooms are spacious,homely and comfortable equipt with kitchenette including fridge and microwave.The pool is lovely and the evening entertainment is excellent. Overall we found the PIC PALACE (as our airtours rep affectionately called it)a beautiful place to stay and for anyone wanting to stay on site all the time - all amenities were there.However,as we go to Majorca for all our holidays we were aware that Can Picafort wasnt the cleanest and well kept area of the island that we have visited.We were forever spotting dog poo on the pavements and litter on the floor.We also ate at one establishment and after visiting the loo to spend a penny,were shocked to find cockroaches and ants running rife on the floor!!!Nevertheless,we enjoyed ourselves and hope if you visit,you enjoy it too. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Castell De Mar - Can Picafort Operator and Date: MEDHOTELS.COM - 2005 Opinion submitted in Sept 2005 by : MEL SILTON-LONDON Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Good My/Our Holiday Review: The hotel is beautifully located facing the beach,and in a peaceful location i advise pay the extra for sea view room, well worth it. The rooms are ok , but would expect more luxury from a 4 star hotel.The food was good quality , but not enough choice of dishes too much pork , and poorly presnted, the buffet area needs updating. This hotel consist mainly of germans. To sum up the hotel , seems to cater more for adults than very young families as there is no kids club etc.This hotel is located in the best area for people who love the sandy beach, compared to cala bona , porto cristo which has very limited sandy beach. , but expect 3 star not 4 srar value for money. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Charleys Apartments - Can Picafort Operator and Date: First choice June 2007 Opinion submitted in June 2007 by : mandy and sally Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Good My/Our Holiday Review: This is a fantastic resort and although we booked Charleys appartments independently we did not realize how loud the disco and bar music underneath our appartment would be. We were in room 203 at the front of the building and during the day it was lovely and quiet with a fantastic sea view. But come 7 o'clock onwards the music start in the bar below and goes on til 5.30am in the morning and the disco which is under the building went on till 6.30am. I know this is a holiday resort but the D J kept turning the beat music up load on every record and on the last night we did not get any sleep at all. The appartment was nice and big and we had two seperate bedrooms lounge area bathroom and kitchen with a long balcony. We can not fault the appartment at all but warn other people escpecially with young families that this may not be the appartments for them. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Charleys Apartments - Can Picafort Operator and Date: july 2006 Opinion submitted in November 2006 by : tracy grix 42 44 16 10 Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: We booked charlys with an accomodation only specialist and got our own flights. Charlys was the cheapest accomodation i could find, self catering and only 1 star because they are apartments only having no pool. That said you are 30 seconds from the beach so a pool wasnt so important to us. Because we had paid so little, i believe it was £300 for a 2 bed apartment to sleep six in the kids holidays,we couldnt have complained, but i have stayed in 5* hotels i havnt enjoyed as much as this. The apartments were huge we had a massive balcony with a sea view. The rooms were spotlessly clean although a bit basic but we were more then happy and the kitchen was great with a fridge with large freezer compartment and good cooker. Beneath the apartments is charlys bar which is great on an evening with a country and western theme they played good tunes at night. The bar has pool tables also and has a great atmosphere with friendly staff. The staff also told us of a pool we could use free so we were very happy. The drinks here were cheap and strong so no complaints. the manager of the apartments was always on site and the cleaners were in daily. Can picafort is a great resort for families or couples lots of bars resteraunts and a lovley promenade to walk along of an evening. All in all if you want a cheap holiday in a great location then i can highly reccommend charlys apartments. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: Flightmasters- July/August 2007 Opinion submitted in August 2007 by : Ed+Jane, Wirral (50,49) Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Good My/Our Holiday Opinion: C`an Picafort is a very pleasant resort with a lovely promanade that separates the beautiful beach and a long row of restaurants, bars and shops. Beer can be found at less than 2 euros and if you like to see The Drifters, The Bee Gees and many other tribute bands, head for the Oasis Bar on the front.(Quite expensive at night with miserable orange clad waiters though.) Lots of other bars such as the Red Lion and Wotsit`s Place if you fancy a quiz night etc. Catch the local bus, number 2, to Puerta Pollensa for a few euros, well worth a visit. Clumbar Mar is a decent 3star hotel.However, half the rooms face 2 fairly busy roads- book a high,pool view room if possible. The hotel is only 2 minutes from the prom` and the shops. Food is varied, well prepared and served up hot! Staff are pleasant and helpful. The main pool area hosts the usual water polo and holiday type games during the day. The entertainment team were good and work hard.The hotel also has some tribute acts such as the Temptations, Freddie Mercury and the Russian Beatles,etc. However, to guarantee a seat in the entertainment lounge you do have to suffer the kids` disco and the bingo session! The hotel offers a quieter and nicer pool just across the road at Caracas Snack bar.Here, you can get drinks and snacks from 10.00am till 11.30pm.A better place just for a quiet drink. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: Thomson Holidays July 2007 Opinion submitted in August 2007 by : sharon - Lancs (43,42,16,15,13,12) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Excellent value hotel. Food great, plenty choice (cooked breakfast, cereal, bread, pastries etc), buffet lunch and evening meal at hotel specified times. Snacks available all day up to 11.30pm at Caracus Bar over the road (pizza, hotdogs, cheesy nachos, sandwiches, chips/cheesy and vegetarian options). Entertainment for children was ok during the day with water polo, table tennis, killer pool and bowls. Evening entertainment quite good, lots tribute acts. The rooms were spotless, cleaned every day and even tidied. Had to be up quite early to ensure a sunbed, although the pool doesnt open until 9am, there was usually a queue of people with towels, most of which never came back to the sunbeds until hours later. Theres the option of another pool over the road, which looked nice, but we tended to stick to the main hotel pool. Only downside quite noisy of a night with doors slamming, chairs scraping etc. (take ear plugs!!)as walls too thin. Entertainment finished a little early around 11.30pm but last orders wasnt until 12pm, so it went really quiet once the shows stopped. Could have done with a bit of music on until the bar closed completely. Resort was excellent, we were surprised at how vast it was, plenty shops, bars, great feeling strolling around early evening. Beach really nice but quite busy. Overall a fab holiday, and great value for money. Would certainly recommend this hotel. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: hotels4u.com - July 2007 Opinion submitted in July 2007 by : James Dolman - Leicester (35, 31) Resort Rating: Good Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: Just got back from a week at the Clumba Mar with a mate, having wanted to book a last minute deal to escape from work and get some sun for a few days. We booked the all inclusive package, and the hotel did exactly what it said on the label - it was a medium budget all inclusive deal, with medium budget accomodation, medium budget food and drink, and medium budget entertainment. Wouldn't say one thing was worse than expected, but nor was anything better apart from maybe the rooms having air conditioning. The food at all meal times was ok, some dishes were excellent and some were a bit iffy, but there was enough choice. The caracas bar next door was good as the all inclusive food (included) was ordered and made fresh, although it was the usual selection of sandwiches, chips, hot dogs, nachos, etc. The drink selection was good at caracas and the main hotel, with most drinks available. The entertainment was probably better than expected, great for the kids with the disco at 8, bingo at 9, then an entertainer at 10pm for the evening. Location was very good, just a few minutes from the beach and other bars, shops, restaurants and nightclubs, but still quiet. Hotel was clean too, and all the staff were excellent. We'd be happy to go again, better for families and couples, although served as a useful base for us to meet some nice people, soak up the sun, eat, and have a few drinks before heading on elsewhere -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: Thomson Holidays - June 2007 Opinion submitted in July 2007 by : Pows - Motherwell (41, 29, 5, 1) Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Great hotel, great location 2minutes from the beach, shops, bars and restaurants. Hotel very clean all staff worked very hard. First time at this hotel and both kids loved it. Met a good crowd and had loads of fun at the activites to win certificates (you can't buy them you know!!) Gavin, Emma, Amy & Jemma all did a fantastic job and were great fun. Oh and not to forget Clumba Cat!!!! Food was good, great choice, could not fault it. Will be returning to this hotel next year! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: june 2007 thompsons Opinion submitted in June 2007 by : pat smith sheffield Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: can picafort is lovely lots of brit bars the hotel is located near to beach and resort centre.food very good,entertainment good,hotel is clean,staff are friendly,the rooms are spacious and comfortable,plenty of sunbeds to go round.you can use the all inclusive card in the caracus bar across the road and use the pool which is bigger than the hotel pool.men are not allowed in the resteraunt with sleeveless shirts,so it is a pain having to go back to the room after breakfast to get changed.there were lots of kids in the hotel,that was in school time so i dread to think what it is like in school holidays.the friday market is good it is not like most markets where you get lost and miss stalls.it is very organised. we saw two beatles tribute bands.beatles comrades russian band were in the hotel.they were different and we enjoyed them.beatlejuice who we saw in shananigans[nr market]were spanish their music was brilliant much better than the russian group.blues brothers were very good we werent keen on freddy mercury tribute in hotel but the elvis tribute was good even though he looked more like shaking stevens but seeing him pack up after the show he looked more like kojak[bald]we enjoyed the number1 bar,red lion and sunburnt arms.trotters on the beach bar was good too playing only fools and horses dvds all day and night.all served john smiths bitter and it was cheaper than pubs in uk.i would recomend this hotel to anyone with a family.this hotel is not for anyone wanting a peaceful rest you can escape to the caracus bar at night but there is no entertainment there and it gets boring after so long.the island trip is good going on the orange blossom express and a boat trip then ride through the mountains a good day out,very expensive though with thompsons,but a firm in can picafort does the same trip three times cheaper but you have to go via a blanket trip but we enjoyed it and found it interesting. i would go back to this hotel again,we met people who have been going to the hotel for years,it is the first year as all inclusive and they all said the hotel was better as half board.the drinks werent very strong,people tended to stay in the hotel all holiday to drink the free drinks.we were happy to go out evenings because we paid not much more for all inclusive than most half board hotels.we got our moneys worth just in cups of tea and daytime drinks.at nights we went out,was cheap enough and we were getting proper strength drinks. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: Thomson Holidays may 2007 Opinion submitted in June 2007 by : sandra poxon 63,61,60,42,38,27,17,16,15,8 Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: love majorca and i like staying at different resorts each year this was the first time to can picafort and we loved it the hotel was lovely could not fault it . the hotel staff were really friendly and helpful. we didnt use the pool at the hotel we used the one across the road at the caracas bar .there are always plenty of sunbeds all day no one puts towels on them to save them . there was plenty of choice at meal times and it was always hot.the snacks at the caracas bar are cooked to order so you know that they are hot and fresh. enjoyed the hotel and resort so much that we are going back again next year.the people that give this hotel bad revues shouldnt be staying in a 3 star hotel they should be staying in a 4 star and paying double for there holiday. the resort itself is lovely to walk round in no fear of pickpockets or muggings. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: skytours Thomson Holidays - may 2007 Opinion submitted in June 2007 by : john and steph hall-doncaster Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Average My/Our Holiday Review: just got back from the clumba mar and well what can i say........ the staff were really freindly especially if you have a teenage daughter cause even the entertainment team were taking them out to nightclubs and the bar staff were serving underages with alcahol. the food was ok if you like squid rings every night. we ate out most of the time even after paying all inclusive... the rooms were lovely with good views if your on the poolside...and another warning, if you have young children which we do then make sure you are out of the lounge by 11.45 if not be prepared because they turn off the lights with no warning and you have to make your own way out in the pitch black.... me or my family will not be going back to this hotel as it has gone really down hill since going ai -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: Thomson Holidays - May 2007 Opinion submitted in June 2007 by : Maria O'Doherty - Solihull (44, 43, 15, 10) Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: The hotel was great for me, my hubby and 2 boys. The food was ok in the restaurant although sometimes it could of been hotter..The room we stayed in was very spacious (a corner room) due to there being 4 of us although other people had said their rooms were very small. It was literally a 2 minute walk to the beach with lovely golden sands and a great harbour just a further 2 minutes away. We had a fabulous holiday due to the reps doing daytime and evening entertainment in the hotel. The reps got us to join in all the fun activities that they had to offer and of course we won some certificates as well. Our congratulations to them all... GAVIN was in charge and what a lovely person he was very quick witted and good fun to be around better with blue hair than red(ha)I think he is destined to do bigger and better than hotels he seems to have it all(looks, personality,wit,charm)(the list goes on)I had better stop now before his head gets too big to fit through the door. The lovely EMMA is a darling and very approachable. I know we will see her in the west end soon I am sure, Lewis well what a nice boy who was leaving the same day as us(shame)he was cool. AMY who was new there but seemed full of life and a really nice girl who will do well...THANKYOU ALL.. Maria Tony Jordan Brendan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays -august 2006 Opinion submitted in October 2006 by : Maud +Brian Hayward 66 +70 Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Great flight over to Palma airport which is massive, there is about a mile,s walk from the arrivals to the luggage collection and coach, (thank god there was these moving walkways most of the way.) We arrived at hotel around 10pm and were warmly welcomed to hotel by receptionist, there was a mix up of rooms because the receptionist said our room had been cancelled because we were late arriving, apparently they had us down for mid-day arrival which was strange because our plane did not take off until 3-25pm. After re-booking in, we were told a buffet was waiting for us in the dining room, on entry we found a nice display of meat, cheese, salad, bread and various fruits to which we helped ourselves too and enjoyed. The room (number 331) was a bit small but nicely laid out, one problem we had was there was nowhere to put our suitcases in the room after unpacking, but we managed to squeeze one into the wardrobe and the other had to stand upright in the room. One BIG warning-- if you are elderly (AS MY WIFE AND I ARE), do not visit this hotel during school holidays, the noise from children is unbelievable (night and day). The layout of the hotel is all wrong, the TV room (which contains 5 noisy gaming machines for kids) and lounge plus function room are all together on the ground floor with NO dividing walls as such, all joined by the long bar,which means the noise from kids, lounge and function room, drowned out the sound from the high level 21" television, in fact, we had to ask for the TELETEXT to be displayed on the screen so that we could at least read what was being said on the TV. Second warning,--- If you are a late drinker in the hotel, beware of the strict nightly closing hour, at 12-45 a barman comes round and informs you "last orders please" and turns the TV off, by 1am all the lights in the longe and TV room are turned OFF leaving guests to grope their way in the dark around tables and chairs with just the lights from the bar. Third warning: There are no TV,s in the rooms, but you can hire one for 30 euro,s a week, you are given a list of things to hire when you arrive, (all at high prices i thought) like CRUTCHES at 15 euro,s a week !!!!!!!. HOTEL REPS: I have NEVER met such helpful Thomson Holidays reps before,the 3 reps in the hotel were marvelous,the gorgeous Tracey and her two colleagues are really a credit to Thomson Holidays s, nothing was to much bother, and you can always rely on a kiss and cuddle from Tracey no matter where you are or what sex you are. COACH TRIPS: We only went on one trip and that was to the DRACH CAVES, the cave had a spectacular show when you reach the bottom of the cave, but i feel there should have been warning on the brochure that it is a very steep descent of steps and walkways, coming back out was a nightmare for me, my wife lost count of the steps back after 124 steps, i have a bad heart and really thought i was a goner half way back up the climb. there really should be a warning to elderly and infirm people in the brochure. Pubs to visit: This pub is a must, you have to visit WOTSITS (50 yards from hotel), this pub is run by Samir (who is Morrocan) and his lovely Irish wife Celine who plays Irish tunes on a "Penny Whistle" and also does the PUB QUIZ at night, the unique way Samir calls the FREE BINGO NUMBERS is a not to be missed, we enjoyed every visit to this pub day and nightly and they serve great food coffee etc. Anne and NEILS PUB (a few streets away) is also a very friendly pub that has a unusual way of paying for drinks, you order your drinks and pay for them (plus tip if you want to) when you leave the pub at the end of the night, it also has a EASY PUB QUIZ and bingo where you can win up to 80 euro,s for a full house (DEPENDING HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE PLAYING), most of the food (MEATS, BACON, sausages etc) on menu is imported from the UK. THE No 1 pub, off the main street and close to the beach is a good place to view all kinds of TV progammes (in peace), CORRIE, EASTENDERS and all football can be seen on the 3 massive and 3 smaller TV,s in the bar. I feel that next year when the hotel goes "ALL INCLUSIVE", it can only add to the extra kids staying within the hotel during the holidays getting free drinks and food. Just one more point,we visited the MARKET in Can Picafort which is near the harbour, we were told it was a 15 min walk from the hotel, being elderly it took us a good 45 mins so we got a taxi (3 euro,s) back because we were knackered walking all that way plus the walk around the big market. All in all, we had a brilliant fortnight,s holiday, but as i said, never again during school holidays. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: skytours aug 2006 Opinion submitted in September 2006 by : cunninghams linconshire( 42,38,16,16,11) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: had a fantastic week at columba mar we took two 16year olds and they loved every bit of the holiday, we felt the resort was safe enough for them two wander about on there own the hotel was close enough to the bars and shops with out having all the noise. the hotel was nice though our room a bit cramped with 3 beds in but not a problem the pool across the road was lovely though you did have too be up and a towel on the beds by 9. the food in hotel was nice always something to eat for the most boaring of eaters im now trying to diet!! hotel staff very polite and helpfull.we went to the hydropark at alcudia and went on local bus we shud av bought the tickets from reception as there was quite a wait to get in we were there from 10am to 6pm then ate in alcudia and got the 10.30pm bus back a great day.the no.1 bar is brill the boys were happy to catch up on all footy news and watch the odd game then playa pub quiz and lotto bingo and to ny suprise was made very entertaining by the staff especially DAVE he also watch out for the boys telling them places to go and avoid having never been to majorca before i was thrilled at such a lovely place an ideal place for families with teenage children who want a bit of freedom with out mum and dad worrying to much -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays - Aug 2006 Opinion submitted in September 2006 by : Donna and Laura 32,09 Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: A lovely hotel, entertainment provided by hotel staff (who are English) and not Thomson Holidays , only problem is that this is the first Thomson Holidays Holiday we have been on where the Entertaiment is inside. Kids Club everyday but Sat 3-12 years. Two pools both very clean, however no lifeguard on duty but to be honset not really needed. Rooms cleaned everyday and a good size. A bit of noise from other guests, but you can't blame the hotel for this. Food is buffet syle always something to choose from for Adults and Kids. Not alot for older kids 12+ they are just left to entertain themselfs. Resort is very clean and plenty of shops to browse around. Beach is about 200mtrs from hotel and very clean. A lovely holiday and would recommend to anyone. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays aug 06 Opinion submitted in September 2006 by : deb galloway - Durham ( 41,31,13,9,9,6) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Great hotel friendly staff and very clean. Our two rooms were very spacious and the views were fantastic, mine had a view of the pool and Wotsits pub (best of both worlds). My kids loved the kids club with Dave, Gemma and Hayley only thing that we found it was run by hotel staff(probably better anyway) not Thomson Holidays reps. The reps only dealt with taking money for trips and doing the welcome meeting. The entertainment on the nights were good especially Elvis, The Beatles and those who sang Four Tops songs. My only problem with this hotel was lack of actvities for children 13+ The beach is 5 minutes awayalong with the shops and plenty of english pubs. I would recommend The Sunburnt arms run by 2 ex Thomson Holidays reps who have x boxes for the kids and a pool table so we can relax while the kids are occupied there is also internet access.Would go back especially if they do things for teenagers. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thompson - Aug2006 Opinion submitted in September 2006 by : Gary, Lesley & Kate (46,46,12) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: We booked through Thompson's on a last minute pricebreaker deal (Booked on a Saturday went on then following Monday). Which worked like this:- Although it is allocation on arrival we knew which hotels were to be selected from (Clumba Mar, Haiti and Son Balou). On arrival we were allocated the Clumba Mar and what a terrific place it is. Excellent for kids and a really good family hotel. The hotel staff were excellent and so were the entertainment staff and most of the entertainment. We say most because a lot of the cabarets are tribute acts (Four Tops, Tina Turner, Elvis, Abba etc) some were better than others - although this is only our personal thoughts! The food was good for a 3* hotel and we didn't really have anything to complain about with a fairly good choice for everyone The barprices are pretty much as expected from a hotel but not completely over the top. Although some lunch times we went and ate out. We found a great bar, as mentioned by others, called Wotsit's Place just across the road from the hotel run by a brilliant friendly guy called Samir who has a fantastic sense of humour and serves good food and drink. The resort itself has a great beach and a long promenade for strolling along, which we did most evenings after dinner, with some good bars/eating places and various shops including a tax free store. Overall this is a place and hotel definately worth a visit and we would certainly go back even it if it is to be all inclusive for 2007. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thompson JUL/AUG 2006 Opinion submitted in September 2006 by : JOANNE (34,9,8) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: We had a wonderfull two weeks at this hotel. After reading reports before I went it (I READ TONS OF THEM)I was not looking forward to it one bit!!!! BUT OMG!!!! They must have pulled their socks up if the other reports were true. Cleaned EVERYDAY, staff very friendly and helpfull. Our room (5th floor, 2 lifts) was overlooking the street (quite) was a bit squashed with 3 beds but done me as we only got changed and slept there. Only 1 plug socket in the "bed headboard" and 1 in the bathroom, Has air con which we needed the first week!!! Food was bit limited though but still nice, loads of yummy deserts, kids buffett was the usuall from home. I agree the second pool is the best, not too deep in the center which is good for me and a tiny baby pool (more like a tub I thought) The staff in caracass ? always greeted us with a smile, mad but good fun!! Our new mates threw the males in the water a few times(haha) The hotel is in the center of the resort and you could see the beach from our room (5 min walk if that) Although I didnt really venture to any of the pubs I heard there a few good ones about, try the RED LION! Karaoke? quizes and other pub type games. The reps didn't hassle us at all which I am happy about. I did book trips. PIRATES - FANTASTIC (pics and things they sell r little bit pricey though could imagine the over 18s to be excellent, CAVES of DRECH - again fab, WESTERN ENCOUNTER - Bit boring in parts due to travelling but good if you like that sort of thing, my kids bit young and not very interesting for them. Fab views while on the train (goes through the mountains)the kids liked this bit and the water park with the dolphins, kids loved it. The resort itself was good for me, just in between quite and busy, not noisy at all, was flat where we were, beach was good, the water is not deep about 3 or 4Ft deep - little bit on the choppy side though, we always got a sunbed around 11ish so no mad rush to get ther early. All in all a good holiday was had by my family - glad I didnt change anything after reading about it. Would I go again - YES but its going all inclusive next year and I like to try different places each time we go on hols. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays july 2006 Opinion submitted in August 2006 by : douglas longmuir 50,50 Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: This hotel was excellent for families or couples, very clean,and the food was great,just far enough from all the bars to be quiet and close enough to the beach to walk there in five minutes,i could recommend this holiday to everyone, but be aware next year this hotel will be all inclusive, we will try it again next year and hope that it is still as good,i must praise all the staff who were all very friendly and helpful especially perdo on the front desk and the resturant manager -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays - July 2006 Opinion submitted in August 2006 by : Johanne - Coventry (20, 20) Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: I've just got back from the Clumba Mar where I stayed with my boyfriend for a week. Despite arriving late at night, we were greeted by a helpful English speaking receptionist. We had a room on the fourth floor and despite my reservations about foreign lifts, I felt perfectly safe in the two that were working very efficiently - hardly had to wait a long time at all. The hotel was very clean and tidy throughout. Although on first impressions our room appeared a little sparse, it was everything we wanted and the maid came 6 days a week. The room was comfortable and air conditioned which was a huge bonus. We had a room overlooking the street outside which we feared may be noisy but in actual fact wasn't too bad, despite the slightly dodgy balcony door. The only noise we did experience was from the rooms next door as the walls are extremely thin! We hired a fridge for the week which was around 2? a day, much cheaper than advertised in the room, so always best to ask at reception. There's been a lot mentioned in other reports about the food at the hotel. Perhaps this is partly justified. We felt that the food was perfectly edible, with plenty of choice for starters and desserts, just slightly restricted for the main course. A lack of labelling did mean some guess work however! Breakfast went on until 10.30, which was brilliant for us late sleepers! However best to arrive before 10 as they move all the food to one half of the buffet which results in longer queues for the toast and coffee machines. There was plenty of choice including cereal, toast, many different pastries and a full English breakfast. I was disappointed in the lack of fresh fruit however. Look out for 'Fredo' the maitre d', very friendly. Also they have a strict dress code in the restaurant at dinner- men must wear long trousers- something which my boyfriend wasn't too happy about in the heat! The hotel does have 2 pools, we used the one opposite the hotel entrance behind the Caracas bar because it was much bigger and quieter. This pool had a large shallow area however the deep end wasn't overly deep, I'm 5 foot 4 and I could just stand up! There were always spare sunbeds free, no matter the time of day so there was no early morning rush with towels to reserve them. The beach was a 2 min walk away and was lovely. Sundeds here were a reasonable price- 7.50? for 2 sunbeds and an umbrella for the day- and there were always plenty available. The resort itself had an equal mix of German, English and Spanish people, although the marina end, a 5 min walk away from the hotel, seemed more German orientated. There was a large selection of bars and shops to choose from, all reasonably priced. Look out for the Jamaican cocktail bar on the front- a must try! Every Friday morning is the market in C'an Picafort which we went along to. There's lots of stalls selling many different itmes, although slightly repetitive. Be warned it is a good 15 min walk in the sun but you can always stop for a drink in one of the many cafe's along the way. All in all, was good value for money, and although perhaps the hotel was a little basic it was perfectly located, friendly and more than satisfactory. Would recommend both resort and hotel. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays July 2006 Opinion submitted in July 2006 by : Claire - Tyne & Wear (34, 27, 1) Resort Rating: Good Accommodation Rating: Average My/Our Holiday Review: After reading other reviews on this hotel we thought what had we let ourselves in for but when we arrived we thought hey this seems ok. The rooms were a bit cramped but spotlessly clean - the maids visited every day. The staff were all very helpful and friendly and nothing seemed to be a problem. The 2 swimming pools are great. The only problem was the restaurant and food. The restaurant was a bit dated with old furniture and broken chirs. The high chairs are not suitable for babies under 2 as we found out with our daughter when she slid out of the bottom even though she had the safety harness on (many dont even have a harness attached) The food is poor nothing goes together and nothing is labelled up telling you what it is so its a bit trial and error to what you get. The chef is constantly 'topping up' the food by literally adding new food to the top of old. If you go late for breakfast/dinner then chances are the food your eating has been there since the restaurant opened. The restaurants in the resort are much better and inexpensive. Ca'n Picafort is a lovely relaxing resort but tends to be full of Germans mainly around the beach front area. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays june 2006 Opinion submitted in September 2006 by : gill coy-london-(45,40.13) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: we visited c`an picafort and the hotel Clumba mar for the last 4 years and every year has been great.The resort is fairly small but lovely.the hotel Clumba mar is quite basic but staff are very friendly and the hotel is very clean.WOTSITS PLACE is a must to visit.Samir and Celine(who own the bar)are great people and make you feel very welcome.the food is excellent and British and would recommend you try out.there are a couple of night clubs you can try but we found CHARLEYS very good,friendly and with a wide range of music.We are going back for a week in october and cant wait.Avery nice resort,hotel and friendly people. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: Skytours Jun 2006 Opinion submitted in July 2006 by : Bell (40,38,6) Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Good My/Our Holiday Review: We booked a late deal at the Clumba Mar and after reading the reviews on this site I almost cancelled, but decided to go with an open mind and see for myself. We arrived very late at night and found the checking in easy and quick with the reception staff very polite and helpfull this continued all through our stay and they were only too willing to give advice & help whenever needed. The hotel itself is clean and our room although small was cleaned every day and our towles were replaced. The Hotel swimming pool is a nice size and there are plenty of sunbeds.The pool over the road at the Caracus Bar is also great. The evening entertainment is very good with childrens sections and shows for all the family. The Bar/Lounge areas are divided into smoking and non smoking so everyone should be happy. Now to the food - the breakfasts were very good wiht plenty of choice and a selection of fruit teas, hot chocolate, coffee ect but we found the evening meals to be very poor. Starters were fine but the main courses leave a lot to be desired, this is a perfect example of the Spanish trying to cook English food and not really succeeding. We had to eat out several nights. If you want a value for money holiday and are not to bothered about good food then this is the place to go. The resort is fab with a fantastic beach.Overall we had a very nice holiday but probably won't return. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays Skytours - May 2006 Opinion submitted in May 2006 by : Jays and Scotts - Bristol (33,32,31,28,5) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: We stayed at the Clumba Mar from 13 May for 2 weeks and it was fantastic - we miss it so much! Cannot fault the hotel. It was very clean, maid's came into room every single day - towels changed, beds made etc etc. Facilities on site include Bar, tv lounge, pool tables, games machines, internet access, table tennis, 2 pools. Staff very friendly. Restaurant staff lovely too. Meals buffet style; lots of choice for breakfast - cereals, fruits, juices, breads, cheeses, meats, jams, croissants, cakes and full english, teas including fruit and herbal, coffee, hot chocolate. Evening meal choices great too - soup, meats, fish, vegetables, potatoes, salads, pastas, cold meats, cheeses, breads, separate childrens section, ice creams, cakes, fruit selections, jellies, so much choice and all so tasty!!!!!! Recommend the Caracus Pool across the road, although pool on site is still good! Drinks and lunchtime menu at both bars are great, Caracus is slightly cheaper. Pool there is great, has nice terrace, indoor and outdoor showers and toilet facilities clean and smart. Lots of sunbeds. Daytime activities include aqua aerobics, water volleyball, afternoon film show, water polo, scuba diving, children's club etc. Dave "the Rave" and his gang are great with the kids - young and old. Evening entertainment include a kids half hour of fun, games, party dances which our 5 year old loved; followed by bingo; then either cabaret (Ebony Power - tribute to the Four Tops was our favourite) and/or quizzes etc. Drink prices in hotel are reasonable, slightly more than resort but not as expensive as we've experienced before in other hotels. Eg. San Miguel Beer was just under 3 euros and in resort 2.50 euros. Lemonade about 2 euros in hotel and resort. Rooms were quiet (we were on the 4th floor) with pool and sea view at the back of the hotel. 2 good size lifts. Hotel ideal as 2 mins to resort front and beach. Recommend large supermarket up on main road to Alcudia (5 mins walk - opposite the Haiti hotel) as very reasonable prices, cheaper than smaller supermarkets nearby. Eg. 8 litres of water for 80 cents (approx 60p!). We hired a fridge at the hotel which cost 3 euros per day - has a key so doubles up as somewhere you can put valuables. Hired a car from a nearby travel agent - special offer of 90 euros for 3 days for a Peugeot 205 - well worth exploring the rest of the island - Puerto Pollensa and Formentor good day out, along with short drive to Alcudia. Weather was fantastic too - only 1 day of rain, the rest was hot and sunny. We'll definitely go again. Have looked on Thomson Holidays website and hotel is set up as All Inclusive for next year, rather than Half Board but this will only make it better, we're sure!! Hope you have as great a time as we did !! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays - may 2006 Opinion submitted in May 2006 by : Glenn & Caroline 36,36, 4 Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: just finished our holiday in the clumba mar, we went on the 8th of may for a week and reading some of the reviews before i went i was a bit nervous about some of the comments, regarding the hotel being dusty due to it being shut for the winter season. all i can say from start to finish of our time there is that it was FANTASTIC. The hotel was spotlessly clean. All the staff from the reception right across the board to the maids were very helpful and friendly and nothing was too much of a problem. The food was very good the pools were lovely and clean and well maintained, and the entertainment team 'Dave the Rave'paula and Jill were great with the kids. Dave is an absolute superstar great with the kids and an all round great guy. it is the best holiday we have had...Hence to say we are going back next may....cant wait!!!!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays may 2006 Opinion submitted in May 2006 by : Dawn&tam(63,43,34,6) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Just back from a fabulous week at the clumba mar hotel. Its well worthy of its 3 star rating. Clean and comfortable and the staff are very friendly, especially pedro at reception who bent over backwards to help us book trips etc. Our room was spacious enough and had loads of storage space. The food was really tasty, high quality and desserts to die for. Hotel was fairly quiet, due to the season just beginning, which meant that we had choice of sunloungers at either pool, but caracas pool accross the road is far nicer although they could do with non slip tiles as my nephew slipped and fell by the pool. Can picafort is a lovely resort, with a good beach and nice shops throughout. Pirates is a must see show, it was the highlight of our week. well worth paying the extra euros for quarter deck seats. Weather was lovely, the only downside being that we were only here for a week, wish it had been a fortnight. The hotel entertainment was ok, bearing in mind that the season was just beginning, disney show was fab. We would recommend this holiday and hotel to anyone and hope to go back later in year, enjoy.. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: OCT 2005 Opinion submitted in Jan 2006 by : MICHELLE/COLIN 39/43 Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: We stayed at Clumba mar and had a fantastic holiday.We arrived late in the evening and were greeted by a very friendly receptionist and also a cold buffet and hot drinks. Our room was immaculate.The pool across the road was great. No rush for sunbeds. Paul and Jordon were fantastic with the children in the evening and got all the adults involved. The food was great, if i had to say anything about the food, a little repetitive and we ate out a couple of times. Wotsits bar great for lunch. i think this hotel deserves its ratings. Reps: This for me would be the only pitfall. I found them very rude at times. If they were taking your money then it was all smiles but if you wanted some info, they just did not seem interested. I am glad I didnt have children with me. The reps bosses should be more careful when telling staff off, as on one occasion we were in the bar in the afternoon and one of reps were being told off. The manager shouting and the rep ending up crying and walking off, a little uncomfortable for us and friends we met. i would go back to this hotel again. Please dont be put off by negative entries. I am very fussy and worry myself to death before going anywhere but there is nothing to worry about. Reference people being ill, we did not met anyone or hear anything about people being sick. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thompson sept 2005 Opinion submitted in Apr 2006 by : rich green Resort Rating: Good Accommodation Rating: Good My/Our Holiday Review: if you are like us & looking for a great value for money holiday then this is for you , great food you will not go hungry here , room a bit basic but you get used to it , can be a bit noisey so ask for poolside..good cental postion ..dont moan just ENJOY ... rich green ......... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thompson - sept 2005 Opinion submitted in Jan 2006 by : J.Longthorne Resort Rating: Good Accommodation Rating: Poor My/Our Holiday Review: Hi We went to Clumba Mar Hotel early September and I have read everyone elses opinion of this hotel and have to agree with them it is a total waste of money it is not well kept and a little dirty to the point of feeling itchy in our beds the food was awful so we ate out alot and basically felt ripped off by the standard of hotel right to the point of not feeling like we had our holiday it was just a total stress attack like please give us our money back and more for the inconvienience of feeling like we havn't been on holiday yet cant wait for holiday 2006 in a totally different hotel -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Portland Direct) Portland - September 2005 Opinion submitted in Oct 2005 by : Sue Weatherburn - Carshalton (38, 40) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: We were a bit worried reading some of the reviews and it being a last minute booking but there was absolutely nothing to worry about! Arriving in the early hours of the morning, we were directed to the restaurant for a buffet in case we were hungry before going to bed. The room and bathroom were pleasant and with air-conditioning and balcony. The only downside to the food that I could find were the desserts - too much choice and fattening!! The swimming pool across the road was fab and we had no problem in getting sun-beds (although we were at the end of season). Wotsits is a definate must even if it's just to hear the bingo numbers called! Also very handy for watching sport on TV. Would we go again - you bet! Wouldn't dream of staying in any other hotel in C'an Picafort. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays sept 2005 Opinion submitted in Oct 2005 by : Brian dilloway Cambs 34, 29 Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Average My/Our Holiday Review: Arrived late after a late flight. arrived at hotel to find there was no booking for us. Staff sorted this quickly and we got a room. First impressions of hotel as we arrived was like going back in time as very dated decor. Arrived at room (air con) to find there was not enough room to swing a very small cat!!! Clean and basic and 1 bed was slightly doughy, (the girl friends). Room cleaned daily with fresh towels. We had room next to main drain pipe for hotel so often heard everyone take a shower and room also above kitchen. The staff start work early. Pool area and entertainment quite good, always got beds (although september) pool across road which we didnt know about until 4th day was brill. Food was very basic and quite boring although very clean and hot. House wine was very nice!!! All in all a very nice holiday and we got what we paid for. Once you get over the size of the rooms you cant really fault the hotel. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Portland Direct) Portland - August 2005 Opinion submitted in June 2006 by : Murph - Kent (17, 39, 44,83) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Good My/Our Holiday Review: Ok, This is the second time we visited The Clumba Mar and we were still impressed by what Majorca Offers. Got there early and as last time, carried our cases up the front steps, theres a ramp for big cases/wheelchairs/puschairs etc that you we could have used. The Doors are really cool with big carved wooden handles that present you with the lobby/reception. From the doorway you can see the 2 hotel lifts that do get a bit crowded and are only comfy if a max of 4 ppl are in them, these are fast and silent though and brilliant should you be tired from your day. Between these are the stairs and belive me should you be on the top floor, Dont take the steps everyday. The receptionists are friendly and easily remember faces and are full of information. There is a Rep desk where you can book tours and days out etc. Behind this is a computer where 2 euros gives you about 30mins on there. Here you can use your Msn or Yahoo chat server and is really good at keeping in contact with your mates back home. From the lobby is the 2 main rooms, the entertainment room and reasturant. Il start with the entertainment. It always starts at 9 with an hours kiddie disco and unless you have small children should be avoided due to nausiating songs repeated each and every day. After this their is always a variety of shows each night is a different show either self made by the reps or by guests coming in. We have seen a blues bros show, an abba show, a movie spoof show - really funny - and a juggle master. Check the info box outside to see whats on and if its to your liking. Sadly we came home before casino night (frown). The food is supurb, if a little repeated and the labels are in spanish and english, this is also a purely brittish hotel and no germans make peaceful times. The food varies thoughout including a main section where the chicken/meat etc is, the salad section and the desert section where the ice cream is the nicest i have ever tasted (4 bowels a night). The childrens choice is set aside but adults are free to use it, here you have chips (regulary topped up) and other things liks nuggets etc. We would advice getting there after 6 as the first food out, has been sitting a while and often the chips would be cold. We found it best to wait till when they refilled everything. The downside to halfboard is you have to pay for the drinks and the pepsi/fanta etc isnt very big if your thirsty. Its best to order a bottle of water as one bottle is plenty enough to satisfy 2 people. In all the food rocks and the people are friendly, if you've finished, your plates gone they are that efficiant. The rooms are big enough for 3 people and have their own safes and balconys, The best views are of the sea as the roadside rooms are pretty noisy thanks to the club over the road. The hotel has 2 pools, one is inside the hotel grounds and is plain and square and not very child friendly, if you walk out the doors down the steps and cross the road, here is the hotels second pool and its amazing, its 3 circles of different depths the biggest being the deepest and is divided by a bridge. With plenty room for sunbathers and shower/bathroom facilities there. We spent most our days here. Get their as it opens, set up and your set for the day. The club heres serves drinks and food which are a great snack between half board breakfast and dinner. Outside the hotel, theres the highstreet and beach in a approx 2 min walk. the shops do get a bit repetative with the same merchandise at varying prices but everything you may need can be found including english newspapers and bottled water. We didnt really spend much time at the beach but i would say its very clean and has loads of lifeguards, sunbeds and shade. The beachfront is scatterd with pubs,clubs and other establishments including a only fools and horses bar (world renowned), a jamican bar and a duty free shop. We went on two excursions on our trip one to see Pirates, the islands fantastic show and is a must for any newcomer to majorca. It was amazing and the food is really great, ask your rep at the hotel for details. Book when you arrive as places go fast. they also have a website if you search pirates adventure. We also took the western encounter trip and although i really am not one for monestries and monks. The views are incredible, little towns tucked up in the majorcan mountains. I highly recomend this too. Should you go out on your own steam, beware of the buses as they do get crowded and i really can not express that enough. on one bus there was about 60+ people standing and the bus driver kept yelling move back, Which is annoying as you cant get to the doors for your stop. Try to pick a bus that looks empty and stand near the doors and dont get pushed back or you wont get off and may end up way out of town. In all the clumba mar, can picafort and majorca is a brilliant place to go. To chill out and enjoy the weather is great but remember the island has so much more to offer and im really glad i experianced it myself. So i hope you use my advice and enjoy you holidays. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Portland Direct) Portland - August 2005 Opinion submitted in Oct 2005 by : Donaldson family, 47, 43, 15, 13, 11 Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: Having read reviews on this website we were a little wary of the hotel. However, when we got there we found the hotel to be lovely and clean, both our rooms had air-con which we had control of. Towels were changed whenever you needed them - you just left them on the floor of the bathroom if you required them changed. The food was a little bland but there was enough variety each day to fill you. The children's club run by the hotel was good and the staff very friendly. There are two pools at this hotel, the one over the rood is fantastic, plenty of beds and a lovely sized pool - no need to get up at the crack of dawn to reserve beds!!! Can Picafort is a lovely place, with a great beach and some super bars. The London Bar was one of our favourites where the staff were excellent. We found the prices pretty much the same throughout the resort with the exception of the bars on the beach - which is what you expect. When we visited, there was a fantastic firework display on our first night, well worth seeing. Overall, I can recommend this hotel to anyone. Book and don't be put off by any bad reviews. We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday at the Clumba Mar. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Portland Direct) Portland - August 2005 Opinion submitted in Oct 2005 by : Carole Wood - (62, 60) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: Just got back from spending two weeks at this resort and hotel. It's situated about 100 yards off the beach and in a part residential area, there were no noisey discos or pubs nearby. At last we have found a Spanish chef who can produce good fried eggs for breakfast! The food was very good with plenty of choice and all well presented. One highlight was the Mallorcan night with the waiters and waitresses dressed in traditional costume. On the whole the hotel is very clean in all areas, rooms, bar, lounge, restaurant and the 2 swimming pools. The new pool over the road at the Caracas bar was our favourite. Two 'down sides' to the hotel was that on an evening the bar and lounge was really smokey and we only spent three evenings in there to watch the entertainment. The other was that I placed a book in the swap box when going out in the morning and on our return in the afternoon it was in the for sale book stand (presented as new)on reception! Not a very honest thing in my opinion, but I intend to break the spine on any books I put in for swapping next year! The resort of C'an Picafort is really nice, with bars and cafes all along the promenade. Shame there were so many cigarette ends on the beach, which kind of spoilt it - you will guess we are non smokers, so notice these things! The reps in the hotel were very helpful and all the staff friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will probably return. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Portland Direct) Portland Aug 2005 Opinion submitted in Sept 2005 by : Jones family Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Poor My/Our Holiday Review: This was our first family hoiliday together in 4 years and what a shambles the clumba mar is its not the cleanest of hotels this is true but I think its not the hotels entire fault I blame some of the other guests who have no manners typical unruly british low lifes on holiday abroad just discarding rubish and fag ends anywhere they chose and the toilets where recked everynight tissue and urine everywhere blocked toilets just a mess again unruly guests.And the children just run a mock in the hotel screaming shouting running around at night breaking glasses and anything else they could find this in turn ruined their faboulous entertainment and they were good shows ruined by familys who just couldnt control their kids and just wanted to get drunk and discard their parentual responsibility as I said not the hotels fault what a shame english people are like this I was ashamed to be british. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: just- August 2005 Opinion submitted in Sept 2005 by : Teresa and Dan 20, 22 Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Opinion: I felt that as many others seemed to have done, that I had to give my views on my holiday after reading the horrible reviews some people have given about this hotel. I was a little bit worried about this holiday as my worst nightmare is a dirty room and un safe food, as many had reported on this website. But I can honestly say that when we arrived I was very happy, the hotel was spotlessly clean throughout, I was not ill at all, neither was my boyfriend, the entertainment was fantastic (Paul and Jordan were great, also danny and Tracey were excellent aswell) and the facilties were everything you would expect for a 3* family/couples hotel. In fact the pool (across the road, which had only been built a year) was beyond our expectations and we spent nearly every day there. The resort was also fantastic, beautiful beach and scenery of the mountains and plenty of shops, bars and cafes on the promenade. The main promenade behind the beach is also traffic free which I found fantastic as you didnt have to worry about any traffic and it was also very peaceful. All I can really say to anyone visitng this hotel who is worried- DONT BE! The hotel is fantastic and we had a great time, and I would certainly visit the hotel again in the future and recommend it to anybody. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays August 2005 Opinion submitted in Sept 2005 by : Hilary Penstone - Lowestoft (42, 40, 14, 11, 8) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: After booking this hotel on a late booking I was a little worried when I read some of the reviews on here. What can I say! Hotel spotless, staff fantasic and the food was excellent. My 3 boys who are fussy eaters never comlained once. The hotel entertainment was super and the holiday reps were great. This Hotel has 2 super pools and there are plenty of sun beds, no fights with the Germans. The resort It,s self is fairly quiet but Ideal for a family holiday. No drunks or trouble. The Piraite Adventure was fantastic, a must. Usual stuff, water park, caves, marine land, all very good. A must is the suba diving. A fantastic holiday and I would give a big thumbs up to the resort and the hotel. We would all live to return another year. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Portland Direct) Portland - August 2005 Opinion submitted in Aug 2005 by : Sophie & Holly Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: We have been coming to the clumba mar for 5years now and we always come back because of the exellent accomadation! The hotel is very very very clean and very friendly especially Pedro. the rooms are very nice and basic, also very clean with a change of towels everyday! the whole hotel is air-conditioned! In the restaurant the food is never ever greesy, and has a wide verity! Its really nice being shown to your seat by a happy member of staff! Also this is very clean no mess and all the staff are always on the go (cleaning or just serving drinks) The resort its self has a very clean nice clean beaches, and its very close! There is a exellent choice of bars and especially WOTSITS bar acroos the street! it has bingo and really nice food! samir is a right laugh and his staff are very friendly and has a good atmosphere! Well we will re returning in the near future to this wonderful hotel! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thompson - July 2005 Opinion submitted in Aug 2005 by : Joyce (46) Bill (58) - Scarborough Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: Having read some of the reviews prior to going on holiday, I was very worried about what we might find on our arrival. All fears completely unfounded. The rooms are basic, but certainly not dirty, the pools lovely and the food was quite acceptable(and I have high standards on all counts). As it happens, we did decide to have lunch in Wotsits one day, after reading some of the favourable comments on this web page, and we were very disappointed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thompson july 2005 Opinion submitted in Aug 2005 by : Turner family Tamworth Resort Rating: Good Accommodation Rating: No rating My/Our Holiday Review: Just spent a dreadful holiday in the awful clumba mar hotel mallorca. What a dump it was unkept the food was awful it was a dirty hotel we did try to get a move but were told we couldnt cause all the other hotels were full. Lots of others were saying how bad the hotel was it really is a shambles. I would not recommend this hotel. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays - Jul 2005 Opinion submitted in Aug 2005 by : Christine & Benjamin (37,10) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: This is my second visit to this hotel, both visits have been excellent. This hotel is situated in a exellent spot, minutes from beach and bars. The hotel has 2 great pools with loads of sunbeds all throughout the day which is always a bonus point. The hotel also runs a kids club which is run by the excellent entertainers..Paul,Jordan,Danni & Tracey. They also organise many daytime activites and evening disco & Bingo for the kids. The hotel is so safe for children..Ignore all the nasty reviews,this is my second time in 2 years and would come back again!!! You also can't ask for better staff, they are all so pleasant and friendly...rooms are cleaned everyday too...You won't regret booking this holiday... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Portland Direct) Portland July 2005 Opinion submitted in July 2005 by : Jan - Cornwall (37, 16,12) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Just got back from another brilliant holiday from the Clumba Mar.This hotel is very clean and has a very friendly atmosphere. We stayed at this hotel last year in October and loved it so much we booked again for 2weeks.The staff work so hard to make your holiday as enjoyable as possible.Paul and Jordon (the entertainers were there last year!)They really make our holiday. There are loads of sunbeds by the pools. So never a problem getting one.Pool sides are kept very clean. The entertainers work so hard to get everyone to join in the games etc.Everyone is made to feel welcome.Jordon is one in a million he even makes sure you are safely returned to your hotel if you go out clubbing with him!!! I am in a wheelchair and he even took me!The whole area of Can picafort is a fairly quite place and kept very clean. Went to Wotsits for the first time (due to comments)They are very friendly and its very close to hotel. On the harbour there's some great trips you can go on, cheaper than the tour operators!! Loads of places to eat and drink along the sea front too.Although we tended to eat lunch opposite the hotel in Carracus.Its part of the hotel,but its an English bar by the other pool that the hotel owns. If you have kids missing their xbox,(like I did )the "Sunburnt arms" has 4 xboxes and the kids can play on them for free,for as long as they want!!!!! great places for a bit of peace and quite!There's also the normal Darts ,pool, large tv screen etc. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays (Portland) July 2005 Opinion submitted in July 2005 by : Sam and Lucy (19,19) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: I go to a private school so Im used to high quality. The Clumba is the best Thomson Holidays hotel ive stayed at. And ive been to most. You can not fault this hotel in the slightest. Hotel is more than 3 stars easily, food is good and Pedro and Rafael at reception are more than helpful. Jordan the entertainer is full of energy even after doing a full day he still comes out for a party. All in all very worth your money ignore people who bad mouth it. Everyone in the hotel loves it here and are sad to go home. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Portland Direct) Portland - July 2005 Opinion submitted in July 2005 by : The Fosters - Hull (56,55,34,33,2,1,) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: I read some of these reviews before going to this hotel and was a bit bothered as to what we were actually going to. With having two young children I like to know things are clean and hygenic. Well what can I say the people who have put bad reviews on must have stayed at a different hotel, it was clean the food was nice, yes ok some days better than others but you get that where ever you go! The pool area was very nice, there were always sunbeds no matter time of the day you went down there and it was always clean. I would recommend this hotel to all ages as there is something for everyone, the resort is nice and clean and lots to do and lovely promenade along the beach where most of the bars and resturants are. A good holiday all round!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays July 05 Opinion submitted in July 2005 by : Peter Kirton - York, over 65 Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Having read some of the horror stories about this hotel we went with some trepidation. Our fears were totally unfounded. From booking in at reception to leaving the hotel after one week we had absolutely no complaints. The staff were very helpful and did their best to any request. The rooms were clean and to a high standard, towels changed nearly every day. The meals were excellent with a good choice for even the most choosy of people. The two swimming pools were very good and cleaned every day and the bar staff at both places very good and obliging. The evening entertainment was a choice of the hotel or across the road at the Caracus bar where we had some really good nights. The resort itself was very good, very flat, and good for people who don't like hills. Miles and miles of sandy beach with plenty of bars and restaurants etc. The place itself was safe to walk about with no feeling that one could be mugged. Altogether an excellent holiday and I have no hesitation in highly recommending this Hotel. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Portland Direct) Portland - June/July 2005 Opinion submitted in July 2005 by : Simon Ruth Colin and Harry 36, 35, 69, 4. Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Opinion: The hotel is as clean as you could possibly wish for with Maid serice every day and air con in all rooms. The entertainment is also great on an evening. My little lad was hooked on the kids disco and special praise must go to Jordan, Paul, Danny and Tracy for the hard work they put in for the kids. All the staff at the hotel from the maids to the receptionists are really pleasant. Pedro at reception is a lovely man. The food isn't bad at all and there's always something for everyone. OK it's not a steak meal every night but would you expect it to be? You get what you pay for. The pools are great and there are plenty of sun loungers for everyone. The staff in the restuarant are also very nice people who make time to talk to you. The only real negative thing I can say about this hotel is watch the bar staff. I wouldn't trust them as far as I could throw them. Don't worry if you fancy a drink though, you can always nip across the road and get a pint at Wotsits. Samir is a good laugh and deserves to do well. His bingo alone is worth the air fare although beware of his late night karaoke, once you get started you can't stop. So to sum up, The Clumba Mar is a well run, clean, friendly and fairly lively place to stay, so if you have booked and are starting to get worried with the reports, fear not. The fact that nearly 50% of holiday makers at the hotel are returning guests should tell you something about the place. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Portland Direct) Portland Direct - June 2005 Opinion submitted in July 2005 by : Hemsworth Family (38, 38, 9, 3 ) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Anyone who has booked to go to this hotel should have a fantastic time,we went mid June a party of 10 of us all together and we could'nt fault it. The staff are wonderful the food is great, and the hotel is lovely and clean, every member of staff works so hard to ensure you have a great holiday. Now the entertainment team, WOW!!! How fantastic are they, every holiday we have ever been on we have never come across such a hard working entertainment team. They are talented,funny,and above all great with kids, a massive well done and thankyou to Paul,Jordan,Danni and Tracey,you are brill and our kids loved you. if you go on holiday to find faults then you probably will, but in my opinion you will have to try very hard to find any at the Clumba Mar. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thompson - june 2005 Opinion submitted in July 2005 by : James Caldwell and family Resort Rating: Good Accommodation Rating: Poor My/Our Holiday Review: Just come back from mallorca we stayed at the awful Clumba Mar hotel and as you can tell we were unimpressed although the childrens entertainers worked very hard there wasnt alot for the kids to do it was also unkept a very grubby outdated hotel not at all pleasant just sort of ok and passable sorry to sound like a snob but it really wasnt for us and we usually put up with most things but theres no excuse for uncleanliness. THe resort itself was ok very quiet not alot happening nice and relaxing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays - June 2005 Opinion submitted in July 2005 by : Joe & Lisa - Teesside (36,35) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: We found that postings on this site from a couple of years ago caused us to worry about Clumba Mar. However, we also noted that the reviews had been increasingly been improving over time. Just arrived back 30/06/05 - temperatures being 34oC and didn't see one Ant or Cockroach anywhere within the entire resort. Clumba Mar is a fine hotel that has clearly taken note of previous years postings. It is VERY clean with rooms adequate, very clean and hygenic. Towels changed whenever dirty towels are placed on the floor. Pools are SPOTLESS with always available sunbeds. Entertainment is excellent with a lot of effort clearly seen. The kids entertainers often make adults become kids again . . . I will add however that the Entertainers Human Size Cat is putting on a lot of weight ! One point of caution is the bar. EVERY Spanish hotel and bar within Spain and Majorca insists on filling the glass with ice and huge lumps of lemon . . . the remaining room is left for a bit of the drink. Simply ask for less ice as we did. You get a much better drink for your money. Wotsits bar behind the hotel is well worth a visit. Samir, the joint owner, enjoys welcoming most Clumbar Mar residents each and every night. Clumba Mar, A Value Packed Holiday. Don't worry, you will have an enjoyable, safe, clean and moneysworth holiday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thompson - June 2005 1 week Opinion submitted in July 2005 by : Beccy 23 and Ian 22 Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: The hotel is located about 3- 5 min walk from the beach and was clean and tidy and the staff were very polite. Although the rooms seemed a little basic they were very nice and fresh feeling with a decent air conditioning system! The food and was varied with something for everyone and had gave an equal selection no matter what time you turned up. At both breakfast and dinner you were escorted to your seat and nothing ever seemed too much trouble for the staff. The resort was nice and relaxing and has some lovely views from the beach of the bay. The bars cater for every taste from lovely beach bars like "Niagra" where the service and food were excellent to an american west themed pub called Charly's. There are also a mixture of British and German bars but many of the bars had menus in both languages. Overall this was a fantastic holiday and perfect if you are looking for a relaxing holiday no matter what age. I would highly recomend this hotel. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Portland Direct) Portland - june 2005 Opinion submitted in July 2005 by : marian 47-52 Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: i have stayed in this hotel three times and have had a great holiday every time. all the staff are great and very friendy, the food is very good can not belive that any one could find fault with it . the room,s are cleaned every day and are spotless. the bar staff are the best and have allways got time for you. the entertaiment team work very hard to make your holiday great. i have read a few bad reviews on this site and they are have one thing in common , they all praise wotsit bar round the corner , please take these reviews with a pinch of salt . the staff at this hotel work very hard at there job,s and that is why so many poeple come back year after year . -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thompson June 2005 Opinion submitted in June 2005 by : Fisher Family from Stourport Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Average My/Our Holiday Review: We had a our holiday in the very quiet town of Can Picafort Mallorca near Alcudia, the town was a bit quiet for us not alot to do but Alcudia was but a Taxi ride away although we gotta say top marks for local bar wotsits round the corner from the hotel we ate their alot due to a very unhygenic dirty restaurant in the hotel with tasteless food it really was bad the breakfast was funny in more ways than one including green scramblled eggs vile mini spicy spanish sausages and bacon fat with no bacon on it just rind and fat,if you like your english breakfast eat out, the hotel was of a poor quality although we felt it was adequate but for the money the holiday cost we did expect a little more. We went on a few trips with the reps but found we would have saved a lot of money booking with local tour operators. We did have a great time in mallorca and will be booking to go again in october but not at the Clumba mar NO NEVER AGAIN. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays - June 2005 Opinion submitted in June 2005 by : 42, 39, 9, 6 and 4 Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Good My/Our Holiday Review: I have just returned from another enjoyable holiday in Can picafort staying in the hotel clumba mar, once again there was not much i could really fault the hotel on, just one thing really, as we came here last year we have something to compare to and i must admit our whole family was very dissappointed when we realised the 3 kids reps, Michelle, Liz and Mish, who worked here last year have not returned as they told us they would. They were absolutely fantastic and all of our kids loved going to the club they ran and it also gave me and my husband time alone. Paul and Jordan, the entertainers are still going strong doing a good job but those going on holiday to this hotel this year missed out on 3 fab kids reps who i hope have gone on to bigger and better things. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays june 2005 Opinion submitted in June 2005 by : brown family 54 ;47,17 . Resort Rating: Good Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: hotel was very clean,food was good,good location staff very nice and helpfull. lots of bars and cafes to eat and drink,lovely prom to have a walk nothing much for teenages.would go again. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Portland Direct) Portland june 2005 Opinion submitted in June 2005 by : juli busby 45,40.19.11.6 Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: Returned yesterday from a brilliant 2 wk holiday at the clumba mar. was a bit dubious after reading some of the reveiws,but we couldn't fault it (you get what you pay for). The evening entertaiment is exactly the same set up wherever you go, kids disco,bingo,quiz then a show My two boys really enjoyed the fun club and the kids disco. Jordan, Danny and Paul the kids entertainers were brilliant!! Our rooms were cleaned every day, and we even saw the cleaners going around the pavements outside the hotel cleaning up any rubbish, We went to see Pirates this is the best show ever, not to be missed!!! we also visited the western water park in magaluff and had a brilliant day out!! The hotel has two pools and there are always plenty of sunbeds, so you don't have to get up at the crack of dawn to reserve them. The beach is a 5 min walk away as is the resort centre, so the hotel is ideally situated. We found all staff very freindly. All in all a very good holiday and would recommend it for familys. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays june 2005 Opinion submitted in June 2005 by : annonymous Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: for those of you that read these reviews you will notice a battle of good and bad reviews..... I have previously worked in this hotel it has to be said the staff in the hotel work extremely hard and most guest return time and time again! as for bingo being commissioned, maybe it was 3 years ago but the entertainers never took a penny of that money... if thay did how comes people were winning jackpots of 150 euros or more??? They are fab blokes who put there whole into everyones holidays guys i miss you and your fab! the bar opposite carracus is run by three friendly caring blokes who work extremely hard to ensure everyone is having a great holiday! john, tony and allan i salut you!! ive booked my holiday for next year TO THE CLUMBA MAR AND CANNOT WAIT TO RETURN! this hotel is a basic 3 star with 2 fab swimming pools and a team who will put in 120 percent into making sure you have a brill holiday!!!! do not hesitate in booking this hotel!!!!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Portland Direct) Portland - June 2005 Opinion submitted in June 2005 by : Gemma, Richard and Callum. (23, 24, 3) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: After reading some reviews we were a little worried about this hotel. But there was no need to be worried. The resort, hotel and staff were all excellent. Reception were friendly and helpful as were the waitors and maids. Food was excellent and has a kids buffet which was great for our 3 year old. Entertainers were brilliant. Paul Danni and the lovely Jordan. Entertained all ages throughout the day and night. C'an Picafort itself was lovely too. Long stretch of beach, shops, bars and places to eat. What more do you want!!! Would definatly recommend going to marineland to see the dolphins and the parrot show. Great for all ages. Will definatly come to this hotel again!!!!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Portland Direct) Portland - June 2005 Opinion submitted in June 2005 by : Ron Garratt - Kettering (57, 52, 11) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: After reading some of the reviews before our holiday, I was slightly worried about the Clumba Mar. I needn't have worried and neither should you! Right from the start, our holiday was excellent, arriving early afternoon to be greeted by the friendliest and most helpful reception I've ever experienced. First impressions were good, everywhere clean and tidy, two excellent (working) lifts. Room excellent again, spotlessly clean, plenty of drawer and wardrobe space, bathroom with shower for me and bath to please my wife. (Best showers I've ever had!!) The dining room carried on the excellent experience. Shown to your table by a happy, helpful, member of staff. A good selection & variety of food, something to please everyone I would have thought, including a kid's section with the inevitable chips, fish fingers, chicken nougats etc etc. Plenty of food, replenished regularly, with soiled crockery removed quickly and efficiently by happy, smiling and courteous staff. Breakfasts were just as good with plenty of cereal variety, yoghurts, fresh fruit, cakes, and of course the Full English if you wanted. Both swimming pools were once again - excellent - with plenty of modern, free sunbeds and sunshades to use. One pool is across the road (a backstreet and not busy at all) and once again there were more than adequate numbers of sunbeds and a snackbar with shower and toilet facilities that were all absolutely spotlessly clean and pleasant to use. There was entertainment every night in the main hotel and across the road to give a choice, and during the day, always something happening to keep the kids occupied if they needed it! All in all, one of the best 3* hotels we've been to. C'an Picafort is also a nice, clean, litter free environment that puts our towns to shame! There are an abundance of shops, bars and restaurants where we were served by happy, friendly locals and a lovely long, sandy beach. On a couple of days there was a stiff breeze blowing towards shore, enough to give some good surfing waves! Fun for everyone! All in all, a truly excellent holiday and one which we might even repeat next year which would be unusual for us as we like to experience different places, but the Clumba Mar was so nice I could do with another bucketfull!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Portland Direct) Portland june 2005 Opinion submitted in June 2005 by : debbie cambridge 41,67,8 Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: just returned from hotel clumba mar,went with my mum and daughter. the hotel is spotless.the food is excellent.the 2 swimming pools were brillent.couldnt fault the hotel in anyway.the staff were all very nice couldnt do enough for you.the reps were on hand at all times,not that we needed them,because we didnt have any complaints,the childrens team jordan,paul and danni were the best ever.couldnt believe the reviews this hotel had,i would recommend the clumba mar to anybody,dont be put off, this is a first class holiday and will defently go back. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Portland Direct) Portland - May 2005 Opinion submitted in June 2005 by : Thomson Holidays 58, 33 Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Opinion: We stayed in the Clumba Mar 3 years ago and found it it be a good hotel in an ideal location for a peaceful relaxing holiday. We decided to return this year despite the surprisingly negative reviews. We found the hotel to be as good as before, if not better, everywhere was spotlessly clean and the food was varied and plentiful. We are mystified at the negative reviews re cleanliness, food and staff. Pedro remembered us and we returned to the room one afternoon to find a vase of flowers welcoming us back to the hotel. All other staff were friendly and welcoming too. We would definitely return to the hotel. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thompson May 2005 Opinion submitted in June 2005 by : Ashfords 35,37 Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Below Average My/Our Holiday Review: We stayed in canpicafort what a lovely little town fantastic bars and nice restaurants we especially liked wotsits place run by Samir this is a small family bar at the rear of hotel Clumba Mar. The hotel was not what we expected as it was of a poor standard there was no way that it should have three stars.The room we stayed in was very poorly kept needed a good scrub.The food was most of the guests main complaint it was not very nice quite greasy and left out uncovered for a long time it wasnt good to eat in so we started going out after a few days. We must say we enjoyed Canpic but thought the hotel was a big let down. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Portland Direct) Portland - May 2005 Opinion submitted in June 2005 by : Olechnowicz family - Kettering 38, 36, 5, 8 Months Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Everything about this hotel was excellent- location, friendliness of staff, cleanliness,quality of food etc. etc. Paul, Jordan, and Danielle did a terrific job in entertaining the adults and children throughout the day and evening. Everyone we spoke to throughout the holiday agreed that it is one hotel that they would (or have) return to again!!!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Portland Direct) Portland Opinion submitted in May 2005 by : Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: hi i just got back from a two week holiday at the clumba mar and i have got to say i can not fault anything, the hotel is very hygenic the food is excellent and the staff are all superb. the reps were very helpful and done anything they could to make our holiday plesant. we did recieve a letter saying their would be no kids club this year but decided to go anyway. last years entertainers paul and jordan were their with a girl called dannii and they do run the kids club aswell so this just made our holiday even more enjoyable. the club was run 4 days a week and the kids all really enjoyed it thanks guys. the night entertainment was very prfessional. i will be returning to this hotel next year and highly recommend this hotel to anyone. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thompson may 2005 Opinion submitted in May 2005 by : Daniels family (34,34,7) Resort Rating: Average Accommodation Rating: Poor My/Our Holiday Review: Hi ya just got back from a lovely week in the sun Can Picafort was a fairly old town looked like somthing from the 70,s nice and quiet nothing happening just very slow pure relaxation we loved it.Great bars we loved wotsits place Sammy is lots of fun great bloke. the food there was good too. We stayed at hotel Clumba Mar waiters and reception staff very nice but the reps were a bit snappy and unhelpful the childrens reps especially who on one occasion were late due to hangovers. The hotel itself was very very dirty but we were told this was due to the place being closed for the 6 months previous although some of the english bar owners told us this was usual at clumba mar it has a reputation for its hygiene problems. We will definately go back to can pic but it will have to be a different hotel due to the hygiene and poor food. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Portland Direct) Portland - 2005 Opinion submitted in Oct 2005 by : Rory - Sue (40, 29?) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: The Clumba Mar was excellent and very clean. The food had something for every one and was tasty. The welcome when we arrived at 2am was brilliant with a access to a free buffet. All the staff were very helpful and extremely pleasent. The new pool was fantastic even though it was on the over side of a very quiet road. WOTSITS Place behind the hotel was fantastic with Sammy doing his laugh a minute bingo and not forgeting Anny who will always remember your name and round. I hated the thought of Majorca but Can-Picafort was safe and picturesque and we have already said we will retrunrn to the Clumba Mar. Right the only critisism if far to much choice for desert and am now having to go on a diet! (so is the wife but she don't know it yet!). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays s - 2005 Opinion submitted in Aug 2005 by : debra brown- 40 , 39 ,14,12 Resort Rating: Average Accommodation Rating: Below Average My/Our Holiday Review: hotel clean staff grumpy food where do i begin no choice strange mixtures you will be ok if you like salad kids section of food hall was just as bad,no variety yes i know you get what you pay for but when you are told this hotel is a 3* you dont expect a 1* plus.Give this hotel a miss.On a good note the pool over the road is great clean and tidy plenty of sun beds. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Portland Direct) Portland - 2005 Opinion submitted in July 2005 by : Joyce 68, Linda 49. Dorset Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: I stayed at the hotel about 8 years ago, had a fantastic time, after reading some of the previous reviews I was a little concerned about what it would be like this time. IT WAS GREAT, the staff and reps were very helpful and friendly, the food was good, the rooms clean, and there are 2 good swimming pools. Would def go there again. If you want 5* luxury accomodation, then go the the Hilton and pay 5* prices. For good clean accomodation at reasonable prices then the Clumba Mar is the ideal place. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thompson 2005 Opinion submitted in July 2005 by : Laurence - Birmingham 64,61 Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Poor My/Our Holiday Review: I had to leave a review to warn people about this awful hotel my god it should be condemed the room was in an awful state wiring hanging out the wall flickering light bulbs damp near the plug sockets I was an electrician for 38 years and this in england would be totally unaceptable the room was filthy and so was most of the hotel it really needs looking at by thompson. The resort itself I might add was marvelous very peaceful town nice bars and people lovely beach very nice it has alovely walkway along the promenade nice market down the bottom yes lovely. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Portland Direct) Portland october 2004 Opinion submitted in Dec 2004 by : george and linda walsall Resort Rating: No rating Accommodation Rating: Poor My/Our Holiday Review: stopped at hotel clumba mar end of season october and do we wish we had never heard of this holiday from hell.the rooms were utterly disgraceful mouldy damp and full of insects mosquitoes and little crawly things we asked for a move but were told the only other room was above the stage area and was unbearably noisy so we were stuck with the insects. entertainment was very poor lots of cash bingo heavelly commisioned, quizes and silly game shows that no one was really interested in. we got ill like a lot of people at the hotel we caught that bird flu virus it was awful we werent well for a week or 2 when we got back home. the food was very greasy and oily lots of chips and fast unhealthy food but not feeling to well we didnt manage alot just as well really because it wasnt too clean in the food area. worst holiday ever thank you portland and clumba mar next year we are going to blackpool. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays -October 2004 Opinion submitted in Nov 2004 by : Hall,Durham(37,34,4) Resort Rating: Good Accommodation Rating: Good My/Our Holiday Review: The Clumba Mar is a clean,pleasant and friendly base for your holiday in Can Picafort. The resort itself is a quiet and relaxing place with a good selection of bars and restaurants.Some of the cocktail bars near the harbour offered two for one on all drinks so good value was had. The beach is clean with shallow water.This will suit children and non-swimmers alike. We did not go on any of the trips but if you do,make your own way there as buses run frequently and are inexpensive. All in all a good relaxing stay. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays - October 2004 Opinion submitted in Nov 2004 by : P Crichton - Aberdeenshire (55,55) Resort Rating: Good Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: We spent the last week of October at the Clumba Mar and really enjoyed our stay. the weather could have been better but it was the end of October. The Hotel was clean and friendly. We were on the 3rd floor and our room was spotless. The buffet meals were excellent and the oil was in bottles if you wanted to use it. The only part of the food we didn't like was the fatty bacon in the morning but there was plenty of other food which was healthy - and such a variety. The hotel was closing for the season on 31st but the food remained excellent right to the end. Other holiday makers at other hotels weren't so lucky. The staff had boundless energy and kept everyone entertained. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Portland Direct) Portland Direct - October 2004 Opinion submitted in Oct 2004 by : Watt Family Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Have just returned from a week's holiday at the Hotel Clumba Mar in C'an Picafort. We stayed there 2 years ago and were so impressed that we booked the same hotel again. We were a little alarmed at the mixed reviews of this hotel but I have to say that I have absolutely no complaints whatsoever and would have no hesitation in recommending this hotel and resort to others. Since our last visit, the hotel has build a second, superb pool across the road from the hotel. Sun loungers are plentiful, the pool is spotlessly clean and well maintained. The Caracus bar is 10 yards away from the pool if you wish to buy pool-side drinks or snacks. This new pool gets the sun from very early on - the older pool seems to be shaded early in the morning. However, both pools are lovely (although cold!) and clean. The hotel itself is spotlessly clean. The maids made our beds every day and clean towels were provided when required. I cannot understand how anyone could complain about the food provided. There was a vast choice and all excellent quality. As a vegetarian I worried that I would have little choice but I would have to say you would need to be extremely fussy to starve!!! The restaurant was clean, the staff were efficient and everyone in my party has now to shed a few extra pounds due to the lovely food provided!! Pedro in reception is extremely helpful and very good with the children - he took time to talk with my 7 year old who was keen to learn a little Spanish!! The entertainment is of a high standard and Paul and Jordan - the Reps - do a great job of keeping the guests entertained throughout the day and also in the evening. The mini disco in particular was a great hit as too was the kids club. I would not hesitate recommending this hotel to anyone and indeed we are considering re-visiting in the future. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays - October 2004 Opinion submitted in Oct 2004 by : Jenkins/Marshall (28,31) Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: What a pleasant hotel!!! Filled with friendly and polite staff!! Our room had a great view over looking the pool and was spotless! The entertainment was ok, the children in the hotel seemed to love it, and some of the evening acts were really, very good! One person really sticks in my mind... Jordan the entertainer (where on earth does he get his energy from!??) Although we didnt eat in the hotel much when we did it was always good, with plenty of choice. We came away for a nice, relaxing holiday and thats what we definately had! Hopefully we will be able to return in the future. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays sept/oct 2004 Opinion submitted in Oct 2004 by : simpson Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: After chatting to the staff at this hotel, we were shocked to hear about this website and the bad reviews on here! But what shocked us more was the fact that most of it is untrue, and that some of the alledged names havent ever visited this hotel!!! After having such a great holiday we can see how this can upset the staff as they put alot of hard work into there jobs ensuring eevryone has a good time!! and believe me when i say not a single person staying there did not have a smile!!! so if your rading this take it with a pinch of salt!!!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Portland Direct) Portland direct - sept/oct 2004 Opinion submitted in Oct 2004 by : Tucker Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: fter a fantastic holiday we decided to set the record straight. we booked a Pricebreaker where as you can be allocated to one of three hotels, and after reading this site we hoped we wouldnt be allocated to the clumba mar. But sods law thats where we were placed, but we decided it wouldnt ruin our holiday! When we arrived we were plesantly suprised!!! The hotel although basic was very clean, in fact it was spotless!!! The room may have been a tad small but you only sleep and get ready in the rooms so it didnt really matter. The food had a variety of choice and was delicious!! and yes some of it was very oilly but what else do you expect in spain!! The swimming pools were great, you have two to choose from!! And there were plenty of sun beds so you didnt have to get up early to reserve one! There was daily and nightly entertainment to keep you entertained and if you didnt want to join in you weren´t harrassed!! In the evenings there was bingo where you can win the money (we actually won 160 euros one night!!) And some of the entertainment was really good, some wasnt but it catered for everyone! All the staff were plesant, and polite at all times! We had a great holiday and wouldnt hesitate to recomend this hotel to anyone!!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thompson -september 2004 Opinion submitted in Nov 2004 by : john caricole Resort Rating: Poor Accommodation Rating: Poor My/Our Holiday Review: found the hotel very dirty bad service awful food and we got very ill there like about a third of the other guests. we didnt visit the doctor there because of the expense so we waited till we got home to our suprise our doctor had seen other people who had stayed at this hotel this year by coincidence all suffering the same symptoms i can reveal that the clumba mar dsease is mild form of bird flu not too dangerous unless you are old or very young so i wouldnt worry too much although it was very unpleasant.the hotel didnt get us down too much because we are used to that type of acomodation in blackpool if you know what i mean i think you do the resort a bit small and boring but had a great time with samir at wotsits bar at the rear of the hotel although we didnt care for the very strange couple who run the very expensive curacus bar. all in all not a great holiday but you learn from your mistakes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thompson -sept 2004 Opinion submitted in Nov 2004 by : gregory family 38,37, 6. Resort Rating: Average Accommodation Rating: Poor My/Our Holiday Review: what a grubby awful hotel clumba mar really is bad food bad service illness yes the clumba lurgey is still there lots of sickness and diareah we know from experience they are all about weve got you you cant go anywhere else for 2 weeks you pays your money takes your chance i would not recomend it. the reps where un helpful they even told us about this site thinking it was actually nice there they obviously have never worked a decent hotel which this was not im sorry reps i could not write the review you asked me to because the hotel is truely dire and we cannot recomend it. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Portland Direct) Portland - Sept 04 Opinion submitted in Oct 2004 by : Simmins - Scotland Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: How on earth can anyone say anything bad about this hotel!!! We didnt even know about this site until another couple told us about it, and how they had tried to cancel there holiday because of it, although now they are glad they didnt, and after reading some of the reviews i would have probably tried to cancel aswell! There is absolutely nothing about this hotel you can complain about! The rooms, The food, The staff and the entertainment was all of very high quality! I am gobsmacked that anyone could not have a good time while at this hotel!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Opinion submitted in Oct 2004 by : Dave Moss - Staffs Resort Rating: Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Although the resort was a bit quiet for my liking it didnt really matter as we were hardly away from the hotel! We spent our days lazing around the two pools, and our evenings watching the entertainment in the bar. We especially enjoyed the reps variety show (Riverdance! where do they get there energy from because it was exhausting just to watch!) and we also enjoyed celtic group the Kenyan group! (seeing is believing!) But the best night of the holiday was going to the Pirates show!! This was truly amazing! When we were there everyone seemed happy and after talking to some others it seemed people return year after year! Dont let other reviews put you off, everyone is different and it is impossible to please eveyone! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Portland Direct) Portland direct - sept 04 Opinion submitted in Oct 2004 by : marsh Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: after booking my holiday, i was warned by friends to check out this web site!! and after reading somevery mixed comments didnt really know what to expect!!! when we arrived we were greeted to two very friendly reps, and the reception staff were really friendly too!!!.... so far so good! decided to go for lunch at a bar which seems to get well recomended on this site, and although the service wasnt bad the worst was yet to come! that evening both myself and my husband were extremely ill, when we felt better we decided to give the hotel food a try and was fine for the rest of the holiday!!! make of this what you will!!! overall we had a fantastic holiday thanks to the hard work of all the staff, especially the entertainers, and the staff in the hotels other bar (sorry i cant remember your names but your afro wigs will stay in my memory and make me chuckle!!!!!!!!) dont let others put you off!!! we had a great holiday and intend to return!!!!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays - september 2004 Opinion submitted in Oct 2004 by : anonomous Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: after having a great holiday at the clumba mar the staff, entertainers and reps all work realy hard, we had a fab stay and cannot wait to return!!!!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays /september/2004 Opinion submitted in Oct 2004 by : jack edwards 59 ,58 Resort Rating: Average Accommodation Rating: Poor My/Our Holiday Review: it was horrible the food the hotel the cleanliness was disgraceful. lets start with the food left uncovered for long times with flies landing on it.it was greasy and had that awful same cheap greasy taste no matter what you ate like it was all cooked up together in the same frying pan.there were quite a few cases of salmonella while we were there the doctors must be raking it in. rooms were unkept although there was a maid service.we knew because some money we left in the room was taken and the bed was made perhaps they thought it was a tip it was only about 30 pounds so we didnt report it to the police the receptionist manager wasnt interested i found him ignorant and a little narky. the hotel got a bit roudy at night so we went out good advice avoid bar curacus, we found the couple that run it a bit odd. however we found wotsits bar opposite very friendly warm and welcoming a proper friendly holiday pub thank you sammy the owner. top tip avoid this hotel like the plague that everyone seems to get from the food. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays - Sept 2004 Opinion submitted in Sept 2004 by : Debra Baldwin - Edinburgh, Scotland Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Came back from the Clumba Mar last week, I was very worried about going here after having read the reviews and I have say, any reviews that you have read that put this hotel down is a load of nonsense. The hotel is well situated, very clean, the staff are very friendly, special mention to Pedro on reception. Resturant is spotless, the waitresses can't take your plates away quick enough. Not once did my friend and I have the holiday tummy. Very large choice of food, yes a lot of things are cooked in oil, so if you don't like oil, don't go to Spain because the spanish use oil at least 50% more than what we do. The rooms are pretty basic, but hey all you need is a bed to sleep in, the cleaners don't change your towles every day, but then if your a normal person you use the towles more than once anyway, if you do want them changed leave them in a pile on the bathroom floor. The only bad thing that I would say is that yes the walls are very very thin, so ear plugs would be advised, and hope that you don't get a room on the 1st as you'll find yourself right on top of the entertainment, which goes on til midnight. Wide range of people staying in the hotel, a lot of kids, the only really loud people that I noticed was the infact the English! Not the Germans or anyone else. All in all I would recommend anyone staying here, but bring a load of cash with you, because the island is very expensive, given the fact that its now Euros. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: august 2004 - thompson Opinion submitted in Dec 2004 by : leo 55 and wife Resort Rating: Poor Accommodation Rating: Poor My/Our Holiday Review: we holidayed at clumba mar early august we found the hotel filthy dirty unkept it is just horrifically un habitable the resort itself was ok but a bit quiet for us we like a bit more life. number one attraction of can pic of course wotsits bar at the back of the hotel sammy works hard to keep us all entertained with his quizes and other fun and games and of course he feeds a lot of the people who stay at the hotel with great food because as you may of heard the hotel food tends to be a bit dodgy it makes people ill basically it is kept poorly lots of food poisening.reps at the hotel didnt want to know much because they just got the same complaints off everyone about the food and an illness going round the hotel some kind of weird flu to add to the food illness problems. if your going there have a good time good luck ha ha ha. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Portland Direct) Portland - august 2004 Opinion submitted in Dec 2004 by : s.galatos Resort Rating: Average Accommodation Rating: Poor My/Our Holiday Review: the hotel was awful thats all we can say we agree with all the other views on this site the food is very bad the hotel looks unkept in the rooms the reps were rude and yes like many others we got the clumba mar illness which is like a cross between a flu with added dioreah and sickness watch your change at the bar and the prices do fluctuate from round to round even if you order same drinks. top marks to wotsits place samir is an assett to the hotel its a bar at the back of the hotel nothing to do with the terrible clumba mar but when your feeling hungry and want a safe meal this is where you will go. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays - August 2004 Opinion submitted in Sept 2004 by : Danny Jones - Liverpool (45,45,12) Resort Rating: Average Accommodation Rating: Poor My/Our Holiday Review: If you want to be ill for most of your holiday, go to the Clumba Mar. The place is disgusting. I only wish I had read this website first. You've being warned! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays - August 2004 Opinion submitted in Sept 2004 by : Hurlocks - Herts ( 40,39,37, 13 & 3 ) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: We were so astonished after reading all the negative reviews on this hotel we had to post our own after spending a splendid two weeks there. The hotel was welcoming, the rooms and bathrooms were a comfortable size, air conditioned and were cleaned to a high standard every day. The food was of a good standard with a enough choice for all different tastes and ages - if you couldn't find something you liked to eat then you were very fussy indeed! The pool areas were also kept clean and tidy with plenty of sun loungers available to use - the new pool area was exceptionally good too. The hotel entertainment in the evenings was very enjoyable and catered well for all age ranges. You couldn't fault the hotel staff from the management to the cleaners they were all very friendly and helpful. The beach was a short walk away and was very pleasant with plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants to frequent. All in all we had a lovely relaxing and enjoyable holiday in a good family hotel and resort and would recommend others to go without hesitation. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays aug 2004 Opinion submitted in Aug 2004 by : mary and peter Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: we had such a good holiday here in june so we booked to return in august and we havent been disappointed!!! (in fact we had a better time!) after talking to the reps who told us about this site we had a look and couldnt believe what we read!!! the hotel is spotless!!! the food has variety!! and tastes fine!!!! The pools are fantastic plenty of sunbeds!! caracas bar is fun and friendly with great entertainment!! if you can pull yourselves away from jordan and paul the hotels entertainment!!! the reps kate and jax were friendly and helpful and chatty!!!! once again a great holiday was had and we have booked to return next year!!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thompson august 2004 Opinion submitted in Aug 2004 by : Bob Spalling and Mary Resort Rating: Average Accommodation Rating: Poor My/Our Holiday Opinion: Just got back from the notorious clumba mar hotel and im sorry to say we didnt enjoy our holiday due to illness bought on my poor hygiene and possibly food poisoning the hotel is a disgrace. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: august 2004 Opinion submitted in Aug 2004 by : craig johnson and family - birmingham 26,26,4,5 Resort Rating: Good Accommodation Rating: Poor My/Our Holiday Review: Just got back from hotel clumba mar after reading all the reviews and bad things people had said about the hotel we were slightly worried in fact we nearly cancelled the holiday it was only the fact that a few people had said what a wonderful place it was that we didnt cancel it. how wrong we were the hotel was shabby unfit for children a total nightmare we have filmed the whole experience and our friends and family just felt for us.dirty mould in the rooms limescale all over the bath and sink cockroaches in the beds at night greasy food and i got to tell you some of it looked way past its sellby date.the guests that made up the clumba mar were either very old and miserable or young and roudy not much in the middle. the resort itself a bit small and expensive but the sun was shining and that was good enough for us although the locals told us that late september through to october becomes the rainy season on the north side of the island.great bar to visit wotsits behind the hotel oposite the hotel pool great food and reasonable prices.place to avoid that awful curacus bar what a dump. well have a good holiday try not to let the hotel get you down glad we are not there youll wish you were here. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Portland Direct) Portland direct - august 2004 Opinion submitted in Aug 2004 by : jones x 5 Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Just returned from the best holiday my family have had!!!! hotel is very clean, the maids come in daily and clean rooms! reception staff are very helpful and friendly! the food was varried and tasted great, good selection for kids too! the bar is clean and the service is fast (a non smoking section would be nice though!) the new huge swimming pool is great plenty of sunbeds so no need to get up early to beat the rush! the entertainment was good especially during the day,the entertainers and the Thomson Holidays kids reps work hard entertaining the kids so that us adults can have some peace and quiet! and during the evening some great acts come in especially enjoyed riverdance and the african lads!! make sure you visit the rep show its full of giggles and some of the reps are actually quite talented!! the reps were always willing to help and one of them was always joining in with activities which was good to see!! overall a great holiday and have already booked up for next year!!!! a must is the pirate show this was definately the best night of the holiday!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: august 2004 Opinion submitted in Aug 2004 by : tony england and family Resort Rating: Average Accommodation Rating: Poor My/Our Holiday Review: hi ya clumba mar holiday makers thank god there is a site like this where people can warn other people of the perils of holidaying in this hotel gotta tell ya its the pits. filthy dirty unhealthy insect ridden mouldy rooms the food is absolutley shoddy and thats the cleanest word i can use to describe it if you know what i mean bad entertainment if your on the way there go with a sense of humour youll need it the entertainment is awful lots of bingo and the prize is always small. good points resort very quiet not a lot happening no night life whatsoever so nice and relaxing bar curacus opposite hotel avoid that but bar wotsits over the road from hotel pool highly recommended good food very family like nice feeling relaxing and well priced sammy the owner will make your holiday mate and he is very entertaining a star in can pic for god sake get out of the hotel and enjoy your holiday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: Thopson - August 2004 Opinion submitted in Aug 2004 by : McMillans - Teesside (36,35,7 & 19 month) Resort Rating: Good Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: I was a bit dubious about our holiday at the Clumba Mar after reading peoples holiday reviews on the site. I spent the first day waiting for all the negative comments to materialize - fortunately they did'nt! Being our first holiday abroad with our baby we wanted a clean, family friendly hotel with half decent food and our criteria was more than met!! Our room was a very comfortable size even with a cot in it (room 218). It was clean and tidy and the maids were very friendly especially to the children. The air conditioning was a big bonus as the temps outside were in the 90's. The corridors that lead to the bedrooms were carpeted which greatly cut down on noise. The breakfasts were smashing with a good selection of continental and English foods. (Stay away from the orange juice - its pure undiluted cordial, will go straight through you!!!) The evening meals had a good selection and the usual fish fingers, chicken nuggets and chips for the kids which always goes down well. Only one night which we were'nt particularly tempted by the cuisine but still a salad went down well. We found the drinks to be quite expensive but I think most things have gone up in price since the Euro kicked in. The pool in the bar opposite is by far the best option for familys as it is spotless and has a gently slopping pool ideal for little people and a smashing splash pool which heats up just like a bath. Loads of sunbeds and brolleys over there and a rooftop terrace for serious sunbathers ( or those without children!!!). We went to wotsits bar for our lunches which we found very reasonably priced and quite tasty. They have just installed air conditioning so its nice and comfortable. The 7 yr old enjoyed the hotels mini disco and really got into the bingo every evening - but could'nt understand why she did'nt win all the time! The entertainment was ok, not fantastic but ok. The hotels 2 entertainer lads really seamed to hit it off with the teenagers with various competitions and worked very hard. A very good enjoyable holiday for all of us. Would like to go back next year but unfortunately they don't have rooms to accomodate us as the baby will be classed as a child then and they don't allow 2 children and 2 adults in a room. Never mind. Recommended by our family to all. Bye. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays - August 2004 Opinion submitted in Aug 2004 by : Julie Day - Hertfordshire (47, 41, 14, 13) Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: We booked our holiday late and absolutely dreaded going on this holiday after reading the bad reviews. However, what a pleasant surprise the Clumba Mar was considering the amount we paid for the holiday we thought it was worth every penny. The hotel was fairly basic (especially the rooms) but spotlessly clean and the staff were really helpful and friendly. The reps were very hardworking and entertained the children constantly. Entertainment was okay but what do you expect! Food was fine - we went with the intention of trying the food once and if it was naff would go out every night to eat, but we only went out one night for a change. The pool areas are brilliant - always plenty of sunbeds and umbrellas available - even if you go there after lunch. The beach is lovely and only a two minute walk. The only complaint would be the rooms are quite noisy - you can hear everything the next door neighbour is doing - so take ear plugs! we thoroughly enjoyed the holiday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays july 2004 Opinion submitted in Jan 2005 by : laura corbett &martin west (18,20) Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Good My/Our Holiday Opinion: The Clumba Mar is a clean and quiet base for a holiday. this holiday was my first without my mom and dad , so i was looking for a safe and relaxing holiday and as we found it majorca is all that. The hotel itself was very clean ans the staff there were very friendly.The room was quite small but spotless and we had a balcony overlooking the pool and we were thankful for the ac as it was very hot,(first night we were there we left the ac on over night and we woke up at three in the morning having to go on the balcony to warm up so i recommend people who have booked to turn it either down or off to sleep!). The hotel food was good but five nights out of the seven we did tend to eat out as we liked the view from the restaurants looking over the beach. C'an Picafort itself has a good selection of shops and bars, try the Oasis bar, drinks two for one, but be careful ordering larger because the waiter will as small or large? always pick the small if you like pints!(we picked large on the first night and ended up with a litre of large X 2!) The beach is one of the nicest i've been to and would remmoned it to families as it is shallow and shelves nicely into the clear water. We only did one of the trips and that was to the magaluf water park, it was a good day out especailly the lazy river!! the was a good range of excursions. all in all it was a good holiday and the reps were brilliant. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Portland Direct) Portland - july 2004 Opinion submitted in Aug 2004 by : lincoln family 38,32,8 Resort Rating: Average Accommodation Rating: Poor My/Our Holiday Review: just got back from the worst lousiest holiday I have ever experienced in my life the whole family was ill for most of it due to some virus in this hotel lots of people were ill but nobody could tell for sure whether it was the from pool, the food or the reps were trying to make out it was the air conditioning heating up the germs and throwing them out bigger we have since read about illnesses on this site at clumba mar it is a big problem there I just hope an elderly person dosn't get it they may find themselves in trouble our 8 year old luke was ill but he his quite tough but we were still worried it was dreadful for all of us sickness and dioreah for 5 days or so. the hotel itself needs a good clean up and a health warning by the way the food is terrible there very greasy and its not olive oil it is mainly fried in grease. resort nice and frendly nothing special bars to visit wotsits and the red lion bars to avoid caracus bit rough and cafe paris full of germans. if your going there soon try and change your hotel if not good luck youll need it take some toilet roll and plenty of andrews and maybe some food. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays - July 2004 Opinion submitted in Aug 2004 by : Georgina Watson - Somerset (11,36,60,67) Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Opinion: I stayed at the Clumba Mar with my mum and my grandparents in July. We were really worried because of the reviews that we had read. But we found the hotel reception foyer very clean and modern. The pool and terrace area were also clean and really good, always enough sun loungers available. The bar always had 3 or more staff working so we were always served very quickly. The restaurant was also staffed very well and we found no problem at all with the food. Mum is always ill when we go abroad, but she was fine this time and we only ever heard one person that was ill. The rooms were cleaned every day and were very clean, infact the bathrooms smelt of bleach when finished, so must of been cleaned very well. The evening entertainment was very good and I rally enjoyed it. Overall I loved the holiday and I would like to go again next year. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays - july 2004 Opinion submitted in Aug 2004 by : Garry Resort Rating: Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Thank god Im not the only person who has read this site and totally disagree with the bad reviews!! I had a brilliant holiday and will certainly recomend this hotel to my friends! Clean, good food, good entertainment, brilliant friendly reps, reception staff always helpful....... need i go on! Resort a bit quiet but still lots to do! A good family bar is Wotsits or the red lion! A bit of nightlife to especially charlies and skau!! I had an excellent time and have already started saving for next year!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Portland Direct) Portland - July 2004 Opinion submitted in Aug 2004 by : Jan Gibbons - Milton Keynes ( 40,40,38,36,15 ) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: We have just returned from the Clumba Mar and I couldn't wait to get on here and write our review after reading all the negative ones before we left! Firstly I can't believe that some on the reviewers stayed at the same hotel! We arrived at 11pm after a 4hr flight delay and I can honestly say that we had the most lovely greeting from Pedro on reception. It wasn't your usual quick exchange of passport for keys, he welcomed us and chatted about the facilities at the hotel and what time breakfast and dinner were and advised that the dining room was open for a snack as we had missed the evening meal. We went off to our adjacent rooms which although basic were spotlessly clean and overlooked the pool. The food at the hotel was lovely, I can't believe that people were negative about it.... Breakfast was a choice of cereal, juices, fresh fruit, rolls, cheese, ham, yoghurts, cakes, pastries, toast, full english breakfast, tea and coffee, the only negative thing about the breakfast was the orange and grapefruit juice was like drinking undiluted squash so we used to take a carton of our own juice with us so no problem there! Evening meal....Soup and salad bar for starters, and main option was usualy a meat option with vegetables, potatoes, a pasta dish and also a childrens section. As examples of some of the things we had were for the meat option, pork chops, lamb cutlets, chicken, turkey, veal, shepherds pie. Then there were potatoes most nights either boiled, baked, chips or new potatoes with vegetables. There was often a pasta dish, and fish available plus a childrens section. The desserts were lovely, lots of cakes and pastries, melon, fresh fruit, ice cream so we were definately spoiled for choice! I know a lot of people commented on the food being greasy, well some of it is cooked with oil but don't forget this is the meditteraen and they are known for using olive oil a lot which is good for you! I did notice a few times that a minority of people would not eat the food but that's not because the food is awful it's because they must be fussy eaters! The worse culprits are the kids but that's probably because they eat nothing but chips,chips,chips usually anyway!! The resort of C'an Picafort is really lovely. It has a gorgeous beach and lots of cafe's which overlook it and its nice to have a stroll along here. For lunch we would often go to Cafe Ecu which although it is on the front it is further along near the harbour so the prices were lower and also the waiter was extremely entertaining and we were treated very well there. We were even given schnapps for free at the end of the meal as we ate there so often, but it wasn't just one shot, they would leave the bottle on your table so you could help yourself! In the evenings we often went to the Red Lion as its happy hour from 8-10, they do a quiz every nite then kareoke after. The staff there are lovely, and the food is good too!! Charly's nightclub was great as well. This is our 3rd time in Mallorca so we have done all the sightseeing before, so I don't have much to report on, but we did go into Alcudia and I'm glad we didn't stay there, it was like Blackpool by the sea. Puerto Pollensa was a gorgeous place. We also went to Alcudia old town on Monday 26th July for their fireworks which were spectacular. C'an Picafort has a fiesta from 1-15th August with a firework display on the beach on the 15th so don't miss that, the spanish firework displays are truly amazing! Overall then a brilliant holiday, do not be concerned about ending up here! The staff are always helpful, friendly and courteous, the rooms are spotless and the hotel is in a fantastic location.... We will return! Finally, my partner was ill for a day on day 5 of our holiday. He woke in the morning with vomiting and diarrea then for the rest of the day he stayed in bed with a very high temp although the d+v stopped. It was all over the next day and he was back to normal. There were a few other people ill too and people were saying it was the food or the pool etc. But I think that everyone is going to experience 'holiday tummy' at some point in their lives. We have been holidaying for 10 years together and this is the first time any of us have been sick, but I think it's one of those things and it didn't affect our holiday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays july 2004 Opinion submitted in Aug 2004 by : mark, linda and kids Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: i dont think the hotel i visited is the same one mentioned in these reviews!! ive just had a fantastic week and i hope to return next year!! the hoetl was clean and tidy, the reception staff were really friendly, paul and jordan the entertainers were fab, our kids loved them! The volleyball with jax and jordan was a great laugh!! (they were always fighting and trying to cheat!) the reps kate and jax were always friendly and helpful and always willing to help! i cant find a single fault with the clumba mar so i just wanted to say thanx for a great holiday guys!!! See you next year! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Portland Direct) Portland Direct - July 2004 Opinion submitted in July 2004 by : (20, 20) Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: I booked my holiday before reading the reviews on this site. When i did i really was dreading it because Clumba Mar had so many bad reviews! I was SO relieved when i got there, the hotel was lovley! the staff were really helpful, the food was lovely- breakfast and dinner! my boyfriend and i couldnt get enough! The rooms were really clean the decor was ok it wasn't modern but it wasn't terrible.the walls were a bit on the thin side but it didn't prove to be much of a problem. the maid service was fantastic! they really kept the room clean. the lifts were really good... i overheard that they had just put new ones in. the swimming pools were lovely! they were really refreshing when it was so hot out there! the entertainment was ok we didnt stay in that much, we went out most nights, but when we did it was ok, nothing brilliant. Good places to go to include wotsits! brilliant! really good fun, the owners were very friendly and funny! charlies in the town was good- happy hour between 7- 11 buy one drink get one free!! the resort was nice, we thought it was just right, just enough entertainment in the evening without being too much. also the reps were ok helpful when you needed to know something. all in all my boyfriend and i had a very enjoyable time and i really dont know what the people who complained were talking about. we thought it was very enjoyable break and good value for money and we will be going back. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays - july 2004 Opinion submitted in July 2004 by : mike and family Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: after reading some of the reviews on this site i thought id add to say what a fantastic hotel!!! and i will be returning!! the new pool is well maintained and great for the kids, the entertainment with paul and jordan was brilliant, they were always happy and working hard!! the reps kate and jax were always smiling and friendly rather than reps we´ve had in the past!! and the kids loved the childrens reps to!! a must for the hotel is to watch the volleyball with jordan, jax and paul! it was always entertaining!! a right good laugh! Thanx for a great holiday guys!!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Portland Direct) Portland direct - JULY 2004 Opinion submitted in July 2004 by : bownes - london (38,38, 11) Resort Rating: Good Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: FELT HAD TO LEAVE THIS REVIEW AFTER READING SOME OF THE OTHER REVIEWS...... Just returned from Clumba Mar, and cannot believe some of the reviews we read before departing... We where really worried of what we might find!!!!... Need not to have worried.... Hotel room was nice size, clean and perfectly adaquate. Great Balacony view... Beach and Mountains.... Maid service everyday no matter what time...left room at 2pm one day and came back to a nice clean and tidy room. Hotel generally clean and tidy staff all friendly and helpful especially BAR STAFF.. Food was excellent, wide choice to choose from..... mostly English, but also Spanish, eat as much as you like... only downside drinks a bit expensive with meals. Two pools.... One across road next to Carracus bar excellent with lots of sunbeds areas... Location of hotel excellent only two minutes from beach and main shops/bars. Entertainment in hotel a bit old rope but ok for the odd night in.... Bars in resort quiet but good and relaxing Especially BIRDIES, no typical young british yobs with no BRAINS!!!! on holiday here... (if you where there your in the wrong resort!!!!!). AS SAID AT START CANNOT BELIEVE WHAT WE READ BEFORE WE WENT!!! EXCELLENT VALUE FOR MONEY! Thank you for a great holiday..... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays - July 2004 Opinion submitted in July 2004 by : Smith - Lancaster Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Poor My/Our Holiday Review: What a disgrace. The hotel clumba mar is unclean, noisy, rowdy and quite simply a shambles. There was something dodgy about the rooms. The bathroom had recently been re-tiled and grouted, and the maids were snooping around our rooms moving EVERYTHING that they could lay their hands on. What's more the food was not food, it was grease and slime, and there is no wonder why me and my family caught illness almost immediately. What was meant to be a pleasant family week holiday before the start of the hectic summer season, turned out to be a trip to the toilet and reception every five minutes. The Thomson Holidays reps were awful and whenever we were stood at reception would not come off the telephone , she just stood gossipping and looking at us - great customer service. As you will probably know Hotel CLumba Mar is run by a chain called Stil Hotels. I believe they should change this name to Ill Hotels. If you want decent food visit Momen at Trotters on the Beach. Great beer, food and entertainment. Momen helped us through this week. Clumba Mar is a no-go! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays june 2004 Opinion submitted in July 2004 by : mark and family Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: absolutley fab holiday! The hotel was spotless and very welcomming and food was ok, not great but not bad either! jordon and paul the entertainers are great fun! always happy and full of life! the reps kate and jax were helpful and friendly always smiling, and the childrens reps always kept the kids happy and were always willing to help! the reception staff were always polite and helpful! after reading all the bad comments i thought i should add my opion to say that we had a great holiday and plan to return!! (and the volleyball with jordan, paul and jax was always entertaining tio watch even if you didnt join in!) Thanks to you all and we hope to see you all next year! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Portland Direct) Portland Direct - June 2004 Opinion submitted in July 2004 by : J Morris - St Helens (40,42,11) Resort Rating: Good Accommodation Rating: Good My/Our Holiday Review: The Hotel Clumba Mar in Ca'n Picafort,represents a good choice for a family holiday.Located conveniently near to the beach (5 mins max)and a whole host of bars/restaurants,shops,supermarkets etc.The Hotel itself, is kept very clean and tidy (maid service daily).The reception and rooms (a bit on the small side) benefit from air conditioning which is a big plus for the temperatures in high season (no extra cost).Another plus,is that the corridors are all carpeted, which reduces noise of people moving around the building especially over night,although, any noises from adjoining rooms,above and below,are fairly evident. Having 5 floors,it also benefits having 2 quite spacious lifts which are very convenient. The restaurant which serves buffet style Breakfasts and evening meals,is clean and tidy and the staff are quite friendly and efficient.The breakfast fare can seem to be repetative but there is still a fair choice.The evening meals are more varied from night to night and drinks are on a waitering service. The Bar,swimming pool,and entertainment are worth a try,although better entertainment can be found elsewhere in the resort.Ca'n Picafort itself,is quite a nice resort,but nothing remarkable.It has a narrow beach,which was becoming overcrowded at the time we stayed (June) hate to see it July/August.There is a convenient bus service,which runs roughly every 15 mins to the likes of neighbouring Alcudia and puerta pollensa or alternatively,Palma the capital - ideal if you want to see more of the island. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays -June 2004 Opinion submitted in June 2004 by : Di, Neil and Francesca - Manchester (45, 43, 9 ) Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Having read some of the reviews about this hotel on this website, I can honestly say I was very unsure about going here!! I need not have worried!! Yes, the hotel is a little old-fashioned, actually I would say more Spanish than old-fashioned and maybe not to everyone's taste. But as for cleanliness, it was spotless!! Everywhere was great, from the rooms, to the public areas to the pool to the restaurant. The staff were fantastic, especially Pili and Chiska on Reception, who took time to talk and listen to our Daughter when she tried out her Spanish, Thanks girl's!!! We were really lucky to find that what had once been Tennis courts over the road from the hotel at Caracas bar was now a brand new swimming pool so we were never short of space or sunbeds and the facilities were super!! The entertainment was fine, sometimes good, sometimes not so good. We enjoyed the bingo and the quiz each night and Paul and Jordan did a really good job. The food was great, no complaints at all and I am fussy, believe you me!! The resort itself was fine and a lot was being done to improve such as painting of buildings, lots of flowers and plants around and the promenade which stretches to Alcudia one way and Son Balou the other makes a lovely walk. All-in-all a super holiday in a fine resort and a cracking hotel!! Do'nt believe all the things you read, decide for yourself, go with an open mind and you will be pleasantly surprised!!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays direct - june 2004 Opinion submitted in June 2004 by : mr john lowe 42 Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Opinion: i arrived on a late deal to my horror find me and my family were allocated the clumba mar after reading all the reports on this site. within a few days of being here found very little to complain about i expected poor hygiene and a run down hotel only to find a brand new swimming complex which my kids loved entertainment during the day which kept the kids active espeacialy the pool activities jordan and paul seem to work 24/7 to try and keep everyone happy. the resort itself i found a little quiet but then again i didnt want a magaluf style holiday.I have to say i will be returing to this hotel next year as we all had a fantastic time. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thompson - june 2004 Opinion submitted in June 2004 by : nick and tina 42 43 Resort Rating: Poor Accommodation Rating: Poor My/Our Holiday Review: after our holiday at clumba mar this year we can honestly say this was the worst place we have ever stayed awful hotel messy dirty low life run down nasty place. lifts dont work very well got stuck in them twice.got food poisening. entertainment was on very short times obviously cheap and not worth watching.hotel entertainers just wanted to play bingo for their commision not good at all Thomson Holidays should find some new ones. food too greasy and we both got very ill for a couple of days and were not the only ones. this holiday was rubbish thompson should be ashamed. all the reviews we have read on this site make sense they all seem to be saying the same as us. we just couldnt recomend it. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays june 2004 Opinion submitted in June 2004 by : Linda batty 41 Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Good My/Our Holiday Review: Thats me back from a 2weeks and over all my holiday was very enjoyable and i would go bk. the only thing that disaopinted me was the rooms they were not clean at all but the entertainment being so gd we didnt spend alot fo time up in the rooms so that was ok. The food was ok we didnt really eat much in the hotel mostly jsut went out for dinner. the pool area was clean as well and there was lots of stuff to do for the kids in the afternoon. that brings me on to the entertainment of the hotel. it was really good. the entertainer that stood out the most fot us was "The scotts guy jordan" he made the kids enjoy the holiday more than us adults. he was such a laff exoeccislly with it been it being the run up to the euro 2004. he is so funny and makes everything a jk. he is fanstac with kids and also adults a like. he is gs at his job and the way he is on stage with thoose kids its odvious he luvs his job. we look 4ward seeing u nxt yr jordan. xxxxxxx -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays , june 2004 Opinion submitted in June 2004 by : Di, Neil, Francesca, 45,43,almost 10!! Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: After booking this hotel only a few weeks before we went,I was advised by my sister-in-law to check out this web-site as we knew nothing about this resort or this hotel. I have to say I had some serious worries!!! I need not have worried at all!! We found the hotel spotlessly clean in all areas, bedrooms, pool area, reception area, just everywhere. The staff could not have been nicer. A special mention to Chizka and Pili on reception, who helped our daughter, Francesca, with her efforts at Spanish!! We were fortunate to be at the Clumba Mar now that it has a new pool area just across the road from the main Hotel in conjunction with a bar called Caracas and believe me the staff in there are!! (crackers that is!!) Allen Tony and John,keep up the good work!! This pool was super, always sunbeds available, never too crowded. The entertainment at the hotel was fine, a good variety ranging from comedy to acrobatics to rather good singers. Their was also entertainment at Caracas bar as an alternative. The food was fine, a good choice every night and our daughter chose from the adult menu as the sweets were "just soooo tempting!!" All in all, we could find no fault at all with this hotel, nor could anyone we spoke to. The only thing I would say was that the children there were a bit younger than our daughter but there were a few her age so no real problem. The resort itself was fine. Not overly pretty, but seemed to be a lot going on to brighten it up, e.g. painting of buildings, lots of flowers planted. All in all, a smashing holiday and we would definitely go back to C'an Picafort and certainly stay at the Clumba Mar, great value for money. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Portland Direct) Portland may 2004 Opinion submitted in June 2004 by : Steve,Angela luton 26,23 Resort Rating: Poor Accommodation Rating: Poor My/Our Holiday Review: DISGUSTING We have since booked another holiday some where else to make up for the dissapointment. This hotel is dire its so grubby its frightning you just feel sick looking at the dirt everywhere insects and dust all we heard for 2 weeks were other guests complaining it was just that bad. TASTELESS The food if you plucked up the courage to eat it all tasted the same fried grease I think everything was just fried together and sorted out after also hygiene standards were very low and the kitchen staff also were quite grubby dirty fingernails etc although I would imagine they were on poor wages. BORING Entertainment was as repetative as the food was not impressed but then again this is spain what do we expect all we seemed to do was play bingo and do quizes there were some acts but few and far between not on for long and pretty talentless. EXPENSIVE Bar very expensive compared to other bars in town so expect to be fleeced take a bit extra cash also the same round of drinks will cost a different price each time you go to the bar and you just cant argue with the waiters they just no understand kay RESORT Not bad very small not alot happening I can highly recomend wotsits place round the back of the hotel just across from the pool great atmosphere better prices than the hotel and well worth crossing the road to get to it also nice british food there healthy too a big thank you to Samir the owner your great mate he likes west ham but we wont hold it against him. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thompson may 2004 Opinion submitted in June 2004 by : Gary 45 11 10 Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: Rooms a bit small but clean, food ok buffet style could always find somethings we liked even if off the kids section.Resort quiet, kids liked Birdies bar down near BurgerKings free Xbox and cheap pool table plus nice and friendly also Wotsits place is worth a visit.We enjoy our visit to the Clumba mar a typical spanish hotel.Didn,t see much night time entertainment as we went bar hopping. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thompson-may 2004 Opinion submitted in June 2004 by : simon reed - stoke (48,47) Resort Rating: Average Accommodation Rating: Poor My/Our Holiday Review: We just got back from clumba mar and felt compelled to warn other people how bad this hotel really is and reading some of the other reviews we see that its not just our opinion or standards. We agree with others that the whole hotel really does need a clean especially the rooms. The food was not all that healthy as everything was fried and had a similar taste no matter what you ate also it didnt vary so after the first week it got a bit hard to eat. The virus is definately back my wife had a terrible time we were not sure if it was the food or the airbourne bug but she got very ill for 3 days allthough I was unafected quite a few other people were falling ill mainly children. Entertainment was ok if you like that sort of thing but no better than pub singers so you might as well get out round town as hotel drinks were very expensive and the waiters really do expect big tips so most of your bar change comes back in really small coins so that you give it back to them. The town itself was like something from back in the 70s time really has stood still there lots of germans round town more than english they dont bother you but it lowers the social feeling there you dont know who you can talk to. A great bar to visit The Red Lion Pub at the other end of town about 5 minutes away from the hotel. If we went to Mallorca again im afraid we would make sure we didnt stop at Clumba Mar sorry its just not up to scratch we worked hard for that holiday money and didnt get what we payed for we really expected a little more mainley hygiene. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: may 2004 Opinion submitted in June 2004 by : steve gooding -wolverhampton, 38,36,7,8 Resort Rating: Average Accommodation Rating: Poor My/Our Holiday Review: Just got back from can picafort majorca had a great time nice bar wotsits samir is fab, and we loved all the people at the red lion cheers mike. the only thing that let this lovely town down was the hotel clumba mar we tried best to ignore this lousy acomodation and do our best to have a good time the food was disgusting very greasy tasteless slimey not nice. also the hotel needed a good clean dirty everything filthy toilets,glasses,plates,pool,bed sheets,waiters,kitchen staff need i go on. nothing for the children to do so most of them ran round screaming all night ours were some of the few kids told to behave. entertainment a bit old hack so we went out most nights if they were bad. we would go to can pic again but not at the clumba mar sorry i think well give them a miss. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thompson - may 2004 Opinion submitted in May 2004 by : bill johnson (42,39,9,7) Resort Rating: Average Accommodation Rating: Poor My/Our Holiday Review: Just got back from 2 weeks at the clumba mar i gotta say i wish id read the reports before we booked.the hotel is not too clean it is quite old and run down now a bit like faulty towers in the sun.the pool was also not too clean or maintained lots of sharp or broken tiles around the edge of the pool and at the bottom also glasses round the pool area often broken due to holiday louts watch your childrens feet they need foot wear at all times in the pool area. the food was dreadfully bad we got really ill for first 4 days and then we ate out and surprise surprise no more bad tummys. lots of people ill the reps said there is some kind of virus in the air conditioning which comes back every year lots of people not well.entertainment was ok at times but daytime was practically non existant.nightime room very very smokey ok if you smoke i suppose but not for children. no baggage room to store your cases when leaving hotel so you have to leave them unatended in the reception all day one case was stolen from some pensioners i felt really sorry for them. all in all you learn from your mistakes first and last visit to clumba mar im afraid sorry we couldnt recomend it. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Portland Direct) Portland - 2004 / 2005 Opinion submitted in May 2005 by : steve lynn and tanya (54,53,6) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: The Clumba Mar is a very good hotel,clean and daily maid service.Food was varied with choice of fish or meat dishes,and also kids food bar.Entertainment nightly and kids club twice a day.The staff are very good and the kids all love Paul,Jordan and dannii who entertain the children. The hotel has 2 pools,1 at the hotel and 1 facing the hotel which is great as you have a choice.Drinks and snacks at both pools and plenty of sun-beds.Good bars all near hotel,theres Wotsits opposite which serves good food and is a family bar.Theres Williams bar,Birdies and there all nice and friendly.Plenty of nice eating places,and all cater for the kids. We had a great time in the Clumba Mar 4 years ago thats why we have been again as all friendly staff and great with the children.If you fancy a day out you can catch the local bus to Alcudia which is 1 euro 15 cents,or you can go to Alcudia Port which has plenty of shops for your duty free,nice harbour and beach.Can Picafort is a family resort with nice beach,good bars and friendly people. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thompson - 2004 Opinion submitted in Nov 2004 by : 53,53,20,17 Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: I found that the hotel was beautiful and the food was good. and the hotel staff were very co operative and nice. But the only problems that i had were with the holiday reps, this is because they didnt pay any attention to you and they were no help at all. we went to book a car and they were going to charge us 180 euro's for 2 days yet the company up the road only charged us 70 euro's so i thought it was a bit of a rip off. They also never made sure people had caught their coach to th airport and they let a poor old lady with a broken arm have to pay 70 euros to get a taxi because she was late for her bus instead of letting her go on the next coach personally i find this absolutely disgraceful. overall the hotel was lovely but the reps were dissappointing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays - 2004 Opinion submitted in Oct 2004 by : Mike & Jan 57 Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: We booked to be allocated on arival, hoping to get C,an Picafort, we did & we we were in the Hotel Clumba Mar,room spotlessley clean & the food was great self service from a VERY large center -up with a good choice, including a children's menu, large comfy bar area, very nice pool area (both very clean) made it a holiday to remember, & we will be going back. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: thomsom - 2004 Opinion submitted in Aug 2004 by : nichloson Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: i cant believe anyone can say anything negative about this hotel. the staff are five star the reps are five star and the entertainment is also 5 star. food excellent rooms very very clean. i will be returning next year because this was the best holiday of my life. i have 2 kids 8 and 16 the 16 year old was a bit worried that he was a bit old for this kind of holiday but he wants to come back next year. my 8 year old daughter fell in love with liz mich and michelle those girls are excellent. the mini disco was an unbelievable experience not only for the kids but also the adults woo woo ( clumba cat song) clumba cat rocks. paul we no its you! hahahaha. jordan and paul work really hard and it really pays off thanks alot guys. the reps in the hotel jaqs and kate worked relly well together and seemed to enjoy the work they do always helpful and always laughing. eveyone i have mentioned deserves a medel for the work they do thanks alot. one more thing jaq and jordan let me know who win the vollyball at the end come on jordan. 6-5. thanks again. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays -October,2004. Opinion submitted in Oct 2004 by : Stephen 37,Debbie 34,Abigail 4. Durham. Resort Rating: Good Accommodation Rating: Good My/Our Holiday Review: We found the Clumba Mar Hotel a pleasant,clean and friendly place to stay.The room was spotless and sizeable.The food was good,if a little repetetive.The entertainment was a little amateurish but plenty of the guests seemed to enjoy it!All of the staff were friendly too.All in all a decent place to stay.We would consider staying here again. Most of our holiday was spent relaxing on the beach,which is clean and safe.The water is shallow which suits children and non swimmers alike. There are a good selection of bars and restaurants in Can Picafort.There could be however,more things for children to do in the evening as most things are adult based. If you enjoy a stroll in the evening then amble down to the little harbour before a drink or two in one of the many beach side cocktail bars. Can Picafort is a clean,safe and pleasant place to spend a relaxing holiday.At no time did we encounter the drunken stereotypical "Brit-Abroad"A high prcentage of holidaymakers here were German. If a pleasant,relaxing time is what you fancy,come here to Can Picafort and give the Clumba Mar a try. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays s - 2004 Opinion submitted in Feb 2005 by : Terry Dewey 55,50 Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: The hotel is a friendly place where anybody wishing to have a good time, will enjoy. the food is good and varied. (only the customers with the compensation culture could find fault). The Staff are excellent with a helpful disposition. The Location on the second street back from the seafront some 4 min walk away. On the next corner is the well known Samir's Wotsit's place, and heading back from there towards the main street, a short way down on the right hand side is a little local spanish restaruant Were the Menu of the Dia is superb. The local's collect their Paella on Sunday's aswel as eating in, Little English Spoken -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays - Date Not Specified Opinion submitted in June 2004 by : Mr & Mrs Green (51, 61) - June 2004 Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: After reading all the reviews about this hotel I had to say we WOULD HIGHLY recommend this hotel! The hotel was immaculately clean in every aspect, great pool area, convenient bar facilities (even though yes drinks were abit costly, according to what you drank), all staff were very cordial and even though all the entertainment was not great it was good to have the convenience if you decided to stay in some nights. I think we can say it was holiday money very well spent. My only complaint is about the noise of children at all hours of the night and running crazy and 'unattended' (by their parents) throughout the hotel and grounds. Just because the parents were there on holiday it isn't suppose to mean they can just ignore the fact that their children were running all over the hotel screaming and shouting, especially when you were trying to sleep (up to 1:00 AM). I love children as well, but I do believe the parents should pay more respect to others in the hotel by CONTROLLING their children. The ONLY fault I can say about the hotel is that they should have SEPARATE ROOM BLOCKS for guests without children. All in all I would HIGHLY recommend this hotel and we would go back again!!! The resort was very delightful. Our hotel was only 2 minutes from the main street (plenty of shops, bars, extras) and 3 minutes from the beach, which was very clean with plenty of sunbeds-reasonably priced for the day. There were also chemists and supermarkets. There was a good variety of places to eat and the Sangria (oh yesssss) was the best!!! I brushed up on my spanish and everyone you met was very nice. We took a boat ride (Vision Submarina TV - by the docks)around the island that was very pleasant and the crew were very friendly. All in all this made a very nice enjoyable holiday for us. Please go, you won't regret it! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thompson - Date Not Specified Opinion submitted in Apr 2004 by : mr smith manchester Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: I thought the accomidation was excellent wotsits is the best local place to go. The entertainment was excellent the young guy jordan worked really hard he was on his own and tried really hard for all the guests please come back this year. rool on the summer -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Clumba Mar - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Portland Direct) Portlands direct - Date Not Specified Opinion submitted in Feb 2004 by : charley Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Average My/Our Holiday Review: There was a variety of things to do for everyone within the resort, clubs and bars, shops, beautiful beach, port with market on a friday. That side of things were all well and good, couldn't ask for a better resort, oh and the weather was outstanding, the best it had been for long time apparently! The hotel was livable, the rooms were cleaned daily most of the people working there were friendly. The food was very bland and repetitive. My sister caught a bug within the first week, upset stomach and feeling sick, which by the end of the holiday everyone had had in some way or another! There was also an infection in the pool the first few days! 60 cigarettes were stolen from the room,also a bottle of armarni perfume and 40 euros were stolen from of a family members bag whilst left in room in cuboard. But we didn't let this ruin the holiday the surroundings were beautiful and there was lots to do-out of the hotel, it's what you make it! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Exagon Park - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - September 2006 Opinion submitted in October 2006 by : Geoff & Yvonne ( 63 & 58) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Average My/Our Holiday Review: Long transfer time from Palma, we were last stop and were on the coach for over 2 hours. Arrived at hotel at 9.45 pm and the reception was very unfriendly and not very welcoming. We were told that the Restaurant was closed but to come back down at 10.30 for something to eat. We were served a hard bread roll with ham and tomatoes, but I am a veggie and eventually this was changed for cheese. Hotel is in a very nice location and the staff work very hard to keep everything clean and tidy. The buffet was very typical of Spanish holiday hotels with a adequate variety but not much choice for veggies. The waiters were busy but not over friendly. Towards the end of our week we ate out a couple of nights because we had become bored with the Hotel Food. There are a number of good eating places within a few minutes walk and they are good value and very friendly. Overall we liked the Resort and area but not this hotel. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Exagon Park - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - August 2006 Opinion submitted in September 2006 by : Barrie.Dear 55 Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Opinion: Booked three rooms for two weeks in August , so took a bashing on the credit card. We had two rooms in the hotel and one in the self catering block across the road. All rooms were clean and had plenty of room for the visit. More drawers than have had had in other hotel rooms. The meals were in some cases fantastic, but one evening a problem, but as the salad bar was always good it was double salad that night. Only complaint was the plates were not hot! Tip... go thru the first dining room and seat yourself in the far dining room, the waiters were better, and you did not have the constant stream of diners going to the grill bar. Location was great, set on a side of the hill , views were good, the hotel being on the edge of the town. But this ment you were the last to get to your hotel, and the first to be picked up . Sun beds were plentiful, and if you did not insist on being in the first row around the pool, empty ones could be found ALL day. The indoor pool with suna was an extra bonus If you do get to stay at the hotel , try the free golf lesson , I did.Also look out for the youngest hotel Manager you wil ever see, a real gem. Would I return .... NO !!!! the world is too big, but it will be recommneded -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Exagon Park - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: independant July 2006 Opinion submitted in August 2006 by : L Summers Resort Rating: Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: I travelled to this 4 star hotel with my parents who are in their seventies and three daughters who are almost teenagers. This hotel is set in a nice location, away from the main resort, about a 5 to 10 minute stroll. The hotel stands in immaculately kept grounds, in a residential area. It is immaculately clean, thanks to the army of maids who work really hard. The hotel itself is quiet, no rowdy holiday makers when we were here,lots of dofferent nationalities. we stayed on an all inclusives basis. The food is very good buffet style. Breakfst is cooked, continental,cereals,fresh fruit, hot griddled pancakes, omlettes, fried and scrambled eggs. Just help yourself as much as you want. Lunch and dinner a selection of salads, hot and cold food, always a grilled meat and fish dish, which changes every meal. Lots of dofferent fish, also seafood,mussels,prawns etc. Desserts are gateaux,4 or 5 types of ice cream, cheeses, fresh fruit. Restaurent steff are courteous and efficient. The swimming pool is large and set in landscaped gardes, plenty of sunbeds. HOWEVER there is no lifeguard on duty at any time. ENtertaiment team work hard during the day, but you do not feel compelled to join in. The kids club seemed popular, but we didnt use this facility. Evening entertainment could be better, this was this hotels only downfall, not really what you would expect of a 4 star hotel. Overall, very good clean and quiet hotel ,suitable for all ages except teenagers and the clubbin crowd!, pleasent staff who were very helpful.EXcellant choice of food,lovely grounds, leading to the beach. Pool area nice and clean, poolside bar. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Exagon Park - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomas Cook Direct) Thomas Cook - 2006 Opinion submitted in August 2006 by : Chris Powell- Bristol 54;45;5 Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: If you want British Lager Louts, Chavs and general problems then don't come to the Exagon Park. This Spanish hotel is simply First Class. The accomodation is absolutely spotless, the food good and varied, the staff attentive and friendly. I'm a "picky" person and quite honestly could not find any problems whatsoever with this place- indeed my only gripe is the transfer time to Palma Airport which is approx 90 minutes. This was our second stay at The Exagon Park and it certainly lived up to its previous reputation. I would recommend this to anyone. This place is truely a little gem- don't tell your friends!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Exagon Park - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: august 2005 Opinion submitted in Jan 2006 by : 35, 30, 3, 1 Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Absolutely recommendable hotel and apartments. Sited in a extremely quiet area, not more than 2 or 300 meters from a fine sandy beach. Mostly families with children and middle-aged people where staying there. I dont think that there were any guest in the age between 15 and 25. Take that as a recommendation or the opposite :-) For us it was perfect as it meant no noise in the evening or night. We lived in a little apartment building across the street from the main hotelbuilding. With a view to the pine-forest and a very beautiful mallorcan suburb with very few (if any) hotels nearby (which again ment no noise)- Very good service, extremely competent cleaning staff. After a fortnight of swimming in the gigantic pool, and evenings spent on the balcony with redwine, local beer and olives, we were indeed satisfied, and ready to return to Denmark facing a cold autumn and winter. Exagon Park is a most recommendable hotel and we will return if we ever come back to mallorca (I think we will)... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Flamenco - Can Picafort Operator and Date: June 2004 Opinion submitted in June 2005 by : Alistair Ross - Glasgow 50,46 Resort Rating: Good Accommodation Rating: Good My/Our Holiday Review: The hotel is situated in the old part of town but is close to the beach and all the other amenities. A very nice little town, welcoming and not too clubby. Trotters Bar on the beach and Tapas Y Amigos both very good eating places. Thoroughly enjoyed my holiday and will definitely be back! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gran Vista Hotel and Apartments - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: Thomson Holidays 10 July 2007 Opinion submitted in July 2007 by : Michael O'Connor - London ( 46, 44, 13 ) Resort Rating: Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: The Gran Vista is a excellent hotel. The pool area is in gardens with tree's giving shade so no need to hunt down a umbrealla. There is 2 pools one has pools on different levels with water falls and another pool close to the garden entrance, they are both excellent. There is a free spa and fitness centre which I didn't try but heard it was very good. The garden pool is suitable for very young children with 2 gently sloping walk in areas's. There is 3 baby pools in the hotel. The rooms are lovely and spotless, there is a 20" TV that has BBC1, BBC2 and ITV. There is no bath but a lovely walk in shower. There is plenty of storage space. If you email the hotel and ask for pool view room on a high floor you get a wonderful view of the pool area right down to the sea. These rooms are quieter than the rooms on the other side because of the coaches coming and going doing drop offs and pick ups. The food was good and they done different themed nights, desserts where plentiful with really nice cakes, cream cakes, cakes with fruit on, fruit and ice cream. Breakfast had a good selection, egg, bacon, beans and the hot dog style saugage. Cold meats and cheese, cererals, buns, cakes and more. You can eat your breakfast and dinner on the outside terrace. For late arrivals the dinning room has dishes available and for early leavers the dinning room is open from 3am to 7am with a small buffet. The bars. There is a main bar in the hotel and there is a roof top vista bar that gives lovely views over the resort and the sea. You can see wonderful sunsets from the roof top bar. Bar prices were cheaper than the british bars in the resort. On arrival you are gioven a card to use to credit purchases to your room, drinks at dinner, bar and snack bar. I found it very useful if i were short of cash which meant I didn't have to run off to the atm to top up funds. Enertainment was ok with tribute bands on different nights. The location of the hotel is excellent on a small side road off the main road, very quiet. The beach is 300 meters across a main which is no problem because when you come out of the hotel to the main road there is a traffic light crossing. You walk in a straight line and the centre of the resort is on the way to the beach. The is sandy and slopes gently into the sea which suitable children. I highly rate this hotel and would recommend the hotel to anybody looking for quality accommodation. The hotel is a Thomson Holidays platinum hotel and deserves to be classed as a platinum hotel. I am very fussy and often find fault with accommodation I have stayed in but this hotel I coulnd't find anything wrong. The hotel is new this year in Thomson Holidays summer sun brochure. There are apartments in the complex as well and talking to people staying in them said they are lovely and better than other apartments they have stayed in. I believe I have given a honest discription of the hotel. Anybody wanting a good quality at a reasonable price give this one a try. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gran Vista Hotel and Apartments - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: Thomson Holidays June 2007 Opinion submitted in June 2007 by : 57.56.35 & 9 months Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: First the good bits the hotel is one of the best 4 star I have stayed in. Everything is kept in pristine condition, there are 3 dinning rooms all leading off the buffet area, there is also an outside dinning area.The food is very good the waiters are excellent and on the ball. We had a lunch time meal at the bar near the pool which again was very good. There are 3 pools and a childrens pool, the one near the bar seems mainly for adults but the other two are nicer for the children as they both have a walk in shallow bit. We stayed in the apartments brill. They have kettles. microwaves and a toaster are very spacious and tastefully designed with large varanders with reclining chairs with cushions on. Nice if kids need a lunch time snack. The hotel has large grounds and tennis courts. The inside pool is brill with whirlpools ect. If you leave the hotel you have to cross a main road to get onto the main thoroughfare to take you down to the prom, this is fine as there is a crossing straight outside the hotel. My 2 gripes, the highchairs are only suitable for dolls, a lot of them dont have restraining straps and none of them have trays. They are all made of wicker these are dangerous and need scrapping. I thought as this was Thomson Holidays s TU they should have to conform to acceptable safety standards. This hotel is 98% german, all the entertainment is in German, the childrens club is in German and the only english child we met was asked to reconsider joining as all the other children were German and she would feel left out. We only met 3 other English speaking families the whole week. On the whole a brill hotel and I would return. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gran Vista Hotel and Apartments - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: Falcon - July 2004 Opinion submitted in Aug 2004 by : Abigail Ford - Cork[ 38,37,07 ,05 Resort Rating: Good Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: This hotel is mainly geared towards germans.All of the signs in the hotel are in german.Staff spoke poor english.The food is dreadful.Every thing is raw.We filled up with bread and cheese.A lot of the food was typical german.The tables are rarely cleared - one night we cleared a table for ourselves !!!The kids club was out of bounds - because again it was 98% german.Not a great choice if you are not of german origin. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: Thomson Holidays - August 2007 Opinion submitted in August 2007 by : Laura, Hartlepool (21) Resort Rating: Average Accommodation Rating: Good My/Our Holiday Review: I booked this holiday last minute to join my parents and niece out there. I arrived at the hotel at around 3pm and was given the key to my room straight away. I went and put my case in my room, I stayed in a single room but still had plenty of room! The rooms are lovely and clean and had a big wardrobe, as there was only me staying in the room it was brill! Pool are is big. Lots of sunbeds, my dad was up at 7.30am everyday to join the queue for the sunbeds! (Yes, people are that sad!!!!) Food: If you like your food to be covered in oil and a green paste, you'll love it! The food seemed to be the same things every night, rice salad, green salad, fish, chicken! The soup is lovely, but every night its the same soup with a different name! A quick tip, on an evening there is a basket of bread rolls on top of a microwave, put your rolls in the microwave for a couple of seconds as the bread is hard!!!! The staff are wonderful! The kids entertainers keep the kids entertained from 10am-11am and then again at 3pm. On a night there is a mini disco for the kids led by Nick and Irene (Entertainers). All kids took part and love it!!! There is a lovely English bar called Anne and Neil's. If you get sick of the food at your hotel, go there! You will be made to feel welcome always and the food is gorgeous!!! On a bad note, I was ashamed to be English while on my holiday. The parents of many children of many ages were not bothered about whagt their kids got up to and let them run riot! I stayed on the 2nd floor and one evening, there was a group of 13-17 year olds running around the floor shouting "FIRE, FIRE, EVERYONE OUT!" I thoguht this was disgusting when people were trying to sleep, and they generally were horrible, unconsiderate and nasty children. They made the entertainers job so much harder and the should be ashamed of themselves, and their parents. The resort is lovely and quiet and hopefully those guests were a one off!!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: Thomson Holidays - AUG 2007 Opinion submitted in August 2007 by : T.D - WAKEFIELD ( 40,40,14) Resort Rating: Good Accommodation Rating: Good My/Our Holiday Review: After all the excellent reviews we were slightly disappointed with the Hotel Haiti. We have always gone self catering before but booked this at the last minute due mainly to the reviews.The location of the hotel is good,it's only a five minute stroll to the beach,shops,bars and resturants.The hotel reception is large and the reception staff friendly and efficient. The first surprise we had was how small our room was,there were three single beds crammed into the room with one of the beds pushed up to the wardrobe so you had to move the bed to get to your clothes.It is true what everyone says about the bed legs, you had better were footwear as much as possible!The room was clean and tidy and the maids did a great job cleaning,making beds and changing towels everyday.At times it was incredibly noisy in the rooms, mainly from people above scrapping chairs,moving beds etc and from people being loud in the corridors late at night (after 1.00 am).The hotel bar and lounge is quite large with drinks and snacks at reasonable prices and a large screen t.v in the corner with sky sports on. The pool and pool area is also a good size,though the pool is very deep and very cold!There were plenty of sunbeds and these couldn't be reserved before 8.00 am as the hotel staff were around waiting to remove towels before this time.Even if all the beds were taken there is a nice grass area to put your towels.One major critism is that people were allowed to take glasses and bottles outside which were then just left laying around,two people ended up with cut feet while we were there.The dining room is very smart and spacious,in the morning breakfast consisted of just about everything you could think of from full english to fruits and cereals to yoghurts with tea,coffee and fruit juices.The breakfasts were pretty good on the whole,though the bacon wasn't very good and the scrambled eggs watery.The evening meal was very hit and miss,if you are a fussy eater like we are you might get a bit disheartened after three or four days but saying that the choice was plentiful with soups,salads,meats,fish,fruits,numerous sweets and cheese board so enough for old and young alike. In the evening there was entertainment in the hotel lounge/bar which consisted of various tribute acts such as Westlife,Robbie Williams,The Beatles etc though we went out around the resort every night and didn't see much of the performances. On the whole the Hotel Haiti is not a bad place to stay but if you don't like kids stay away there were dozens and dozens of them running here there and everywhere shouting and screaming (as kids do)but some were just out of control and not under there parents supervision at all. A quick mention about the resort, its quite lively,plenty of shops,bars resturants.The beach is long and clean and the sea is lovely. Down the side of the hotel on a road called Via Suissa are four English bars,try them all but the best and friendliest (not always the busiest-don't be put off )is Neil and Anne's,they are very nice people,very welcoming, they do very good quality food and a lovely pint of Cruzcampo!pay them a visit I guarantee you'll go back. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: Thomson Holidays -July 2007 Opinion submitted in August 2007 by : 45,37,10 Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Hotel rooms were very nice and cleaned daily. Yes you do need to watch the foot of the beds as it was all too easy to knock your toes! After reading the reviews we bought some pipe lagging wiht us from most DIY stores at about £1.00 and taped it around the posts.Even then we kept knocking into them but without hurting ourselves. so it was well worth it. Restaurant selection was varied and very nice. The restaurant itself was very hot therefore recommend you sit down the right hand side for evening meal in the shade.The drinks were a bit more expensive -we used to have 2 bottles of water costs about 3.4 euros.The entertainment was average nothing to shout about- mainly aimed at the kids. Beach was nearby, excellent for kids. bars locally were good especially the Sunburnt Arms where X Boxes were available for kids to play with plus Internet access available for 1 euro per 25 minutes. All in all wwe had a lovely time and would definitely go back again. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: july 07 Opinion submitted in August 2007 by : d.strafford birmingham Resort Rating: Good Accommodation Rating: Good My/Our Holiday Review: just got back yesterday from a 2 week break at the hotel haiti. a good holiday overall, our 7 year old loved it from the pool to the entertainment to the freedom to play on the little park area (which we were happy to give her as the whole outside area is well enclosed and safe). the first week we thought the hotel food was great, however the second week we felt it became monotonus and we ate out on the last four nights. could not fault room cleanliness, sheets/towels changed daily. evening entertainment was hit and miss, it seemed every other night it was great threfore we went into town the other evenings for a wonder around. a good little market on a friday (face the beach turn right and keep walking)warning: reps, providing you don't need them they're fine! only interested in selling you their trips. we had no probs but there were a couple with a baby whose suitcase didnt arrive and there was no empathy or help offered in any way, moreover they washed their hands of them. as everyone says watch the beds (stubbing your toes) lastly salt n pepper pots, the tops come loose and if you like your food covered in salt/pepper enjoy! it happened twice to my husband. all in all for what we paid a good value holiday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: Skytours July 2007 Opinion submitted in July 2007 by : Archie Gordon - Aberlour Scotland (47, 45, 13) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Just back from an excellent holiday at Hotel Haiti. Lovely clean hotel with plenty sunbeds. All the staff were very friendly and by the end of the holiday knew the three of us very well. The rooms were kept spotlessy clean, plenty of choice at breakfast and dinner with a carvery most nights.Entertainment in the hotel was good with tribute bands some nights and in house entertainment other nights. Nick the kids entertainer was great and took time to talk to everyone, the kids dotted after him. The only bad thing I could say was we were on the first floor and were wakened every morning at 7am with the cleaners in the bar downstairs shifting the sofas and chairs, wakened some mornings earlier with the cockrel across the road which was no fault of the hotel, looked at the menu every night to see if roast cockrel was on the menu.Maybe it is by now. Just a short walk to the town centre where plenty of bars and shops. Will definetly be back to this hotel. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: July 2007 Opinion submitted in July 2007 by : Paul and Kim - Staffordshire (36,24,19months and 5 months) Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Very good accomodation. Food was excellent with plenty of choice. There is also a childrens buffet up in the corner but it had pasta, pizza and chips every night with either chicken or fish. Your sheets are changed every day and towels if you want. The pool has two parts childrens and adults the adults part is very deep, the childrens part is great but did come a little busy at times. There are also lots of inflatables at the pool as well what other guests have left. Only moan is that the lift are small we had 2 pushchairs so we either had to take separte lifts or one of us take the stairs. Be warned of noise. We were on the 2nd floor and could hear the entertainment downstairs which went on till around 11pm it didnt really bother me but could others and yes beware of the BEDLEGS!!! All in all I would recommend this hotel as I thought it was excellent value for money. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: Thomson Holidays July 2007 Opinion submitted in July 2007 by : Joe Green - Cheshire (42, 39, 39, 37, 12, 8, 5) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: The hotel was great for all the family and they had plenty of things going on for the kids. The pool was great fun and the rooms were nice. We enjoyed the food although it was fairly basic. We were not very happy with Thomson Holidays and will not go with them again. The reps told us that the Western water park was closed and it wasn't. If you want to book any trips book with the reception and not with the reps because the reps told us lies to get us to go to a different park. the reception is cheaper as well. The resort was very nice with a lovely beach and lots of nice bars on the front. The weather was very hot but it meant we could get in the sea and the pool to cool off. We caught the public bus one day to old Alcudia and this was a good day out. It is an old city built by the Romans and still has the old walls going round the town which you can walk on to see great views. Don't go to old Alcudia on market day (Sunday and Tuesday) because it's too busy to enjoy the town. The best market to go to is Inca market. You can book the coach at reception and there is an Englishj guide on the bus who tells you how to go around the market and where the best bargains are. If you want to go on a boat trip the best one to go on is the Robinson boat. They come and pick you up from the hotel. Book in advance though because it was full for the day we wanted and we had to go another day. Look out for the dolphins in the sea. This made our holiday but apparently you have to be very lucky to spot them - we obviously were. The supermarkets are best for cheap alcohol and the shops called TABAC are best for cigarettes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: Thomson Holidays jun/july 2007 Opinion submitted in July 2007 by : andrea 38 ian 37 chloe 13 connor 5 Resort Rating: Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: just returned 2 days ago from the haiti and it was fantastic the food was great plenty to choose from also had their own kids part which my son loved the pool was great esp the kids part the rooms where lovely and spotless cleaned every day fresh towels when you want them the only down side was the kids entertainment if you where 0-3 that was ok needed more for the older ones the 2 that run it did their best and worked very hard evening entertainment was ok but in the busy season wasnt enough seats all the staff where friendly and spoke very good english always happy to help the resort was a lovely place plenty of shops and my daughter loved the clothes shops we had a room overlooking the main road and could be noisey at times espec the cockrels over by the supermarket but with a few jugs of sangria you didnt notice (HAHA) there are plenty of british bars which all made you feel welcome we used the sunburnt arms most of the time which our 5 year old loved as they had free xbox games so it kept him entertained and the staff where lovely we thought the trips where expensive booking with thompson but at the reception you can book direct with others which we found alot cheaper i highly reccomend the pirates show it was out of this world take plenty of money with you as we found it wasnt as cheap as it used to be all in all i would highly reccomend this hotel we had a fantastic holiday after all your holiday is what you make of it -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: skytours june 2007 Opinion submitted in July 2007 by : patricia darbey hartlepool 45,47 Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: booked this hotel as a late deal, what can i say, great hotel, forget about the noise, only one night when we were disturbed, and only for about one hour(people coming in from late night out). friendly staff very clean rooms. entertainment ok but then again we didnt go to spend every night in the hotel bar,no complaints about the foood, plenty to choose from.beach within easy reach of hotel, would reccommend this hotel to anyone, -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: Thomson Holidays June 07 Opinion submitted in June 2007 by : Mrs Bex 34,34 & 6 Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Good My/Our Holiday Review: We had been to this resort before and stayed at a different hotel and really liked the place. Thought we would try the Haiti which is really good value. We couldnt fault the hotel, the place was spotless, the food was fantastic and the staff were friendly. We have a few issues: 1) The entertainment team ( an english girl and a dutch man), they did some of the evening entertainment themselves, which consisted to alot miming to songs!, which we did find entertaining as it was so hilarious!, the most awful, cringeworthy entertainment we had ever seen! The kids club seemed to mostly involve playing various games in the pool with orange ping pong balls, which the kids got bored with after 5 mins. 2) The noise at this hotel at night is unbeleivable!, if it wasnt teenagers screaming till 2 o clock in the morning, it was the cockerel over the road which started at 3 o clock. The corridoors were noisy all through the night and we didnt have a single good nights sleep. We accept this isnt the hotels fault and was down to the holidaymakers staying there. Nice beach, deep swimming pool which was very cold. Would recommend the no frills excursions you can book at reception. Hotel Fab, Guests when we went were noisy and inconsiderate. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: Thomson Holidays - June 2007 Opinion submitted in June 2007 by : Peter Phillips 50 ,10 Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Hotel was wonderful,clean towels and sheets everyday. Staff were excellent,restaurant excellent,rooms clean and spacious. The pool area was very good and my son loved it. The only downside was a woman with her daughter who was 6 years of age i beleive and she was just dumped in the pool every morning and left to her own defences for the rest of the day. The woman was a total disgrace!and try as i might,i could not keep myself from watching out for this child as did a number of other people,so it did disturb me somewhat. Like i say i cannott fault the hotel in any way as it was superb in every respect Dont think twice about booking you will have a wonderful time i am sure -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: Thomson Holidays - june 2007 Opinion submitted in June 2007 by : dominic parkin - Staffordshire (41,38,11,3) Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Ive read loads of reviews for the haiti and all of them were true. The food was great - plenty of choice! Everywhere was kept clean, including the outside toilets which were useful especially when the kids needed to go. The entertainment in the hotel was ok for a few nights but we decided to go explore some of the bars! Ann and Neils just down the road was a great place to go for snacks and quizzes. And then over the road you have The sunburnt arms which have been mentioned on reviews before. The kids loved it in there as they had free x boxes to play on as well as internet access.(just be careful when they do put the timer on that you have your full 25 minutes as we went in a few times and realised that it went off after 15 minutes). we hired a car through the reps which was supposed to arrive at 9.30 instead it was 10.30 we werent very happy about that as we had a lot planned for the day.(moaned at the hire company as we didnt manage to leave the company offices till 11.00am, so they let us have it for the next day till 6.00pm which was a bonus cus the car only cost us £37.00) yeh! Went to see pirates its well worth the money. Marineland was good but it was smaller than we thought it would be. Wasnt to impressed with the girl kids entertainer didnt seem like she was enjoying her job, The young lad was different again the kids loved him! they need to get someone like him and the kids would be lost forever to the kids club. All in all a great holiday and would definetely look for a deal to go again. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: june 2007 Opinion submitted in June 2007 by : neville tulip-newcastle (39,36,7) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: WATCH OUT FOR THE BED LEGS!!!! i was warned by others who visited the Hiati and i kept on stubbing my toes. Apart from that it was a fantastic holiday. the hotel was spotless and the we had clean towels and sheets everyday. The food was tremendous a wide variety of dishes catered for all tastes and the staff were very helpful and friendly. We had rain one morning so decided to go to Alcudia on the bus not aware it was market day the buses were packed and the drivers didn,t care howmany people they could cram on and how dangerous it was! we stood at the bus stop for 1hr 30min waiting for a bus back they were so full you just couldn,y get on them and the ones that had space you had to be quick to get on because there was no order at bus stop and people would jump in front of you. I do recomed a trip to Alcudia but not on market day! There is a market in Can Picfort on a fri which is the same as the Alcudia one. if you turn left out of the hotel and left again and walk down the street "Suissa" you will come to Ann and Neils a lovely english run pub with superb food and Neil is so mad he will have you laughing from the moment you enter till the time you go. I can recomed the Sangria from there!!!!! In all the holiday was brilliant and the weather was fantastic and i would certainly book to go back next year -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: Thomson Holidays - May 2007 Opinion submitted in August 2007 by : Charlie,Debi, Hollie - Wrexham (46,40,8) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: The hotel Haiti is a great hotel, food was excellent with a choice of meat, fish, pastas, rice salad, in short if you could not find anything it wasn't their fault, you're just plain awkward. The kids buffet also catered for all with chicken nuggets, chips and pizza.Pool was wonderful,big one was a little deep if the kids aren't really good swimmers but clean and plenty of sunbeds around the gardens. I think they where filling their second pool around the other side of the hotel when we left.Staff are all friendly and eager to help. Entertain was a bit naff, but 10 out 10 for effort. The only thing that annoyed us was the beds, which we read previously on this website, the mattressess are smaller than the frames and with the covers hanging over, lets put it this way, a few choice words where spoken after we constantly banged our toes in them. Very clean, nice family hotel set on the main road to the rear of the beach front, but only 10 mins walk down to it. Not a very British resort lots of German and Spanish holiday makers, but really nice with a lovely beach. Good base to go to Alcudia etc if you dont want to be n the middle of it all. No teens etc, mainly all families and couples. Really enjoyed it, would go again. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: Thomson Holidays may 07 Opinion submitted in July 2007 by : nikki,ste,kane bradford Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: was the first time we had been to majorca had a fab time the hotel was brilliant only downside was if you are staying on the first floor dont expect to have a lie in in the morning as the rooms are above the dinning room and you are woke up every morning at 7 and you cant get a sun bed even if you get up early we went to the beach alot, the sunburnt arms is a great place for food and for kids we couldnt get our son out of there will definatly be returning. go to the pirates adventure night what a brilliant time we had and the buckaroo trip was good. beaches are beautifull.what a lovley island -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: Thomson Holidays -28 may 2007 Opinion submitted in June 2007 by : west midlands (36,31,5) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: a superb family hotel, well worth the money,food tremendous and hotel generally spotless.enough to do at the resort without any rowdy couples,weould definitely visit hotel and resort again -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays May 2007 Opinion submitted in May 2007 by : C Magill (Senior) Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: The Haiti Hotel is lst class in accommodation, spotlessly clean and the food was very varied and tasty. Good value for money. Now my only complaint is that this hotel is NOT for "seniors". This Hotel is for young families. You just can't mix the 2. I felt our stay there was a total waste of money. The noise and racket was unbelievable. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: Thomson Holidays - 2007 Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Hotel was EXCELLENT They had food was EXCELLENT The pool was EXCELLENT We made loads of mates and got there MSN's Everything was VERY CHEAP Everybody says the: SUNBURNT ARMS BRITISH PUB IS EXCELLENT I THINK ITS NAF I HIGHLY RECOMMEND CAFE JAMACIA Overall the HOLIDAY WAS GREAT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: skytours - october 06 Opinion submitted in November 2006 by : mark,alison,christopher,Edith (36,34,5,10months) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: We have been back from this hotel about three weeks.The food was good (even though you always get the moaners)due to end of season the childrens selection wasnt offered towards the end of our 11 days which was a bit naughty.If you are a couple or family looking for a nice hotel no noisy nightlife then this is perfect.We did struggle a little with the room due to two adults,a five year old and a baby but nice size room if just two or three of you.Great enclosed balcony for children. If you dont fancy the hotel food one night or just fancy a stroll at lunch then there are some great bars ESPECIALLY the SUNBURNT ARMS.The food was super,proper homemade chips and lots of other lovely meals (two meals for five euros)ALL HOME COOKED.If you also want to have any beauty therapies there is a salon right next door to the SUNBURNT ARMS.Me and my hubby had our eye brows plucked and never felt a thing.The SUNBURNT ARMS has a great bunch of staff and made us feel so welcome.(I KNOW YOU READ THE REVIEWS ON HERE).Thank you.May see you next year. Overall the holiday and resort was lovely and we are looking at booking for next year. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays - October 2006 Opinion submitted in October 2006 by : CLAIRE AND PAUL Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: The hotel was clean - in an excellent/central location of the beach and resort centre. Staff were friendy:plenty of food to choose from - which was well cooked. There was good entertainment at the hotel later at night. There are a few markets (one near the harbour not far away)and others on the island (such as Sineu/ Alcudia)etc. The market is worth a visit, but if you visit one, it's not worth travelling to visit any others because they are all the same market (apart from animals sold at Sineu market). The caves of Drach are well worth a visit. Some good pubs:Sunburnt arms, Redlion (2 for 1). There is plenty of excursions, although I would recommend not to book through your rep, but to book excursions from the hotel reception (a massive saving).Either Trans tours/ No Frills trips - the guide on the tour spoke 7 languages - I was impressed. The local transport cheap - although can get busy. Overall - good holiday,met lots of nice people. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays Oct 2006 Opinion submitted in October 2006 by : Dave - Grimsby (38,36) Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Average My/Our Holiday Review: Hotel was clean and tidy and the staff were excellent. Food was very poor. Rooms were good size for the two of us but watch the legs of the beds as we nearly broke our toes several times! Pool was very cold and deep. Lots of sun loungers available at this time of year but quite a few were broken.I would recommend using the No Frills company for excursions-these were a fraction of the price of the tour operator and they were excellent with all the guides either English or speaking excellent English. I would recommend going to the Sunburnt Arms where the food is excellent and the beer is cheap. (2 for 1 when we went in one night - 5 Euros for 4 pints!). Overall had a good week and would recommend the resort and the Hotel Haiti if the food improves. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thompson - August Opinion submitted in October 2006 by : Andy Parker (43,26) Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Good My/Our Holiday Review: This is a 3 star hotel dont expext anything else, whilst clean and friendly its far from silver service. DONT hire cars from the reps as theyre a rip off and are about 35% more expensive. Its a good family resort, but remember you are in a foreign country, so try and adapt (thats right dont pack a football shirt). And think on, this is a 60% GERMAN resort. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays - August 2006 Opinion submitted in September 2006 by : Mike and Anne - Bradford - (59,54) Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: The Hotel Haiti is a very good family hotel. It is very clean and all the meals are very good with plenty of choice, catering mainly for British Guests. It is not far from the beach and the very nice promenade and harbour where there is a very good Friday market. There are plenty of bars and restaurants near to the hotel and a brilliant supermatket just across the road. On the way down to the beach there are several bars which serve food all day. In particular i must mention Anne and Neils bar where you will get a very friendly welcome. Every night Neil has his own fun quiz and has bingo with a laugh (why is 1963 important Neil?). Just across the road is another good bar called Williams Bar. Again very friendly with big screens for the football. Then just further down is the London Bar owned by a fanatical Barcelona fan.All these bars serve food at very good prices and and all very friendly. All in all we really enjoyed our 2 week stay both at the Haiti and in Can Picafort and can highly recommend both to you. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays - August 2006 Opinion submitted in September 2006 by : Lisa 60,33,7 Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: This was our third visit to the hotel and you think we'd be used to the bed legs by now. But no.. every single day was punctuated by Ow! and various other muffled curses! When will they replace those bloody things?? The only other grumbles I could have is that there were far too many knackered sunbeds around the pool, saw many people sit down and shoot up again as they got smacked repeatedly over the back of their heads! The bathrooms are also in need of a refurb. Also my daughter had a very nasty ear infection half way through the holiday and having met the local doctor we noticed he was in every day and a lot of kids wearing ear plugs during the second week. But aside from the minor moans this is a lovely hotel for families. The food is great, the staff are fantastic and work incredibly hard. Bar staff in particular are efficient and friendly, especially David. You do see many familiar faces returning again each year. Matt and Roy the hotel entertainers did a brilliant job, it was my daughters first venture down to the kids club and she couldn't wait to get up every morning after her first visit down there to go back again. They also provided excellent evening entertainment. Ear infections or not we'll be coming back again. Away from the hotel the London pub just down the road on the right is always worth a visit. Cheers Alex. See you next year and get the camera out to see how much we've grown. Thanks for a great last night.x -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays (Skytours) - August 2006 Opinion submitted in September 2006 by : Karen - Wolverhampton (35.8,12,40,45,58,60) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Just returned from 2 weeks at the Haiti. We all had an absoulutly brilliant time. The hotel and rooms were very clean with maid service everyday, rooms were not as small as I expected after reading some of the reviews, however do watch your toes on the legs of the bed! All staff were very friendly always had a smile and the Thomson Holidays Reps are in the hotel everyday. Food was very good plenty of choice although childrens section seemed to consist of chips, pasta and pizza but there was always something they liked on the main buffet section. The children really liked the swimming pool but beware it is very deep and very cold. It can get busy around the pool, with most of the sunbeds reserved by 8 a.m but don't worry you can always find a nice spot on the grass. Children loved the mini disco however the rest of the evening entertainment was not very good apart from the Westlife tribute band who were brilliant. The beach is a 5 minute walk away but can get very crowded to get a good spot you need to be there early. There is a great Market by the harbour in C'an Picafort on a Friday morning which is well worth a visit, but be prepared to barter. Take a walk down the road to Ann & Neil's the food is second to none! You must try Anne's Spicy Chicken it's a delicious. Neil is very friendly, nothing is too much trouble. You can sit and watch the soaps, join in the quiz or they will even play a game of Bingo if you wish. Would definately recommend Hotel to other Families and will return. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: Skytours Aug 2006 Opinion submitted in August 2006 by : Fred,Alison, Gemma< Keira - Coventry 44,35,5,1 Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Just returned from a fortnight in this super hotel. The food was fabulous,14 days of quality food cooked to perfection with loads of choice for the litle ones as well. Only one problem with the food we found was one dead ant in one piece of pizza from the childrens menu one evening. The Restuarant Manager was most apologetic & quickly despatched a couple of staff to check everything else out. No other problems with the meals here except on a really hot evening do NOT under any circumstances sit near the windows on the road side of the restaurant as you will literally melt. The sun blazes through the windows & there are no curtains or blinds available. We opened some windows which the staff quickly shut again as opening them turns off the air-con for the rest of the restaurant. We refused to sit that side of the restaurant ever again, it really is that ridulous, the sweat will run down you as you try to eat. So avoid it at all costs. The pool is lovely, fairly large but beware if you are not a strong swimmer as there are no lifeguards & as you step off the bottom step going in it is about 2 metres deep at the edge. Also there is nothing to stop kids falling / jumping in. At least there are plenty of people around most of the time, so many that in 2 weeks we only attended the pool 4 times & never got a single sunbed on any occassion. The beach is lovely but the sea tends to be a bit rough. We used to dine early but still never manged to get a seat where you could see the stage for any of the entertainment so we went out every night. There are several British bars, just turn right out of the hotel & then right again & walk for 5 minutes toward the front. By far the best we found was Anne & Neil's. It is a lovely place just across from the Sunburnt arms. Neil is a laugh, check out his bingo or quiz. Anne is a great cook, although we wer half board we ate here several times & very very pleased we did. Add Shirl & Mandy who are 2 of the nicest staff you could wish to have & you have a great atmosphere & a marvellous pub. Lots of toys for the little ones to play with & the cheapest pool table around. 1 Euro gets you 2 games before 8:30 whereas across the road it is 2 Euros per game. Worthington Bitter & a great pint of Cruzcampo with British TV for the soaps as well so everyone is happy. Although Ca'n Picafort is predominantly a German resort don't let that put you off as all the ones we met were fine. There is more sunbed saving in the hotel ( all British) than on the beach. We would definateley recommend this resort, hotel & especially the pub, give it a try & you won't be dissapointed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays -July 2006 Opinion submitted in August 2006 by : Roland Paula Leah Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Good My/Our Holiday Review: Just Got back from 11night half board holiday with mum dad and me(12).Hotel is very good, good food 2 soup options everyday, good desserts nice dining area. Pool was nice we had 10days solid sunshine and needed the pool,. its a family hotel so at night can be a bit noisy Beach is 400 yards away and is very nice the sea is warm there is a longpromenade with shops cafes ect. One parrallel road up from the promenade is the main shopping centre Illd definately recomend going to watch pirates as it soooo amzing all the stunts they do its gobsmaking so go and watch it well worth it. However the highlight for me at 12 years old was vists to the london pub! Turn right out the hotel then take first right its the road to the sea front. 3 or 4 good bars for english. But the London pub is run by alex and is his family. alex is the waiter and his mum and dad own it. He is brilliant and makes people VERY welcome. you will have lots of laughs with alex if you go there.Burgers chips ect are also good there and cheap, Kids cocktails there are gr8 hadlostof piccis took with alex with them. Tell alex that the notts county supports recomended you and give him ALLLLLL my love luv ya alex. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: Skytours - Jul 2006 Opinion submitted in August 2006 by : Brian, Sue, Emma - Buckinghamshire ( 59, 52, 22) Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: Good flight from Luton with Thomson Holidays . Transfer a bit slow about 1hr 30. No air con on coach which was a little uncomfortable. First impressions of the hotel were good, with reception staff friendly and efficent on arrival. And yes, the lifts are small like everyone says but we were warned about this in the brochure. We were lucky that we were on the second floor so we could use the stairs. Rooms: Basic, dated and small. However they were very clean, comfortable and all we needed. There was plenty of wardrobe space to unpack all of our clothes into. The airconditioning was not as good as we expected it to be. It came from just one panal by the bathroom door. The showers were the best that we have ever seen in a hotel. Pool: The area was very nice and well kept. Pool was plenty large enough, and was fairly deep but this did not seem to stop anyone going in. It was sometimes a bit difficult to swim due to the large amount of inflateables. Doors open to pool at 7:40 to get sunbeds. If you are there after 8, you wont get one! We counted 44 parasols for a 240 room Hotel, not enough we thinks. Food: We felt the dining room was a little cramped and some times found it difficult to find a clean table. However we could help ourselves to napkins, cutlery and glasses, so we would lay our own table. There was always plenty of food with enough choice. We would always find something that we liked. Entertainment: The hotel employed its own entertainers who were great. Matt and Roy made our holiday. We wondered where they got all of their energy from. they took the time to say hello to everyone and would always have time for a chat. The guys organised fun and games round the pool every day. We even won a bottle of champagne by winning the quiz! Matt and Roy dressed as clowns for a childrens disco every evening for all to enjoy and would then support the evening entertainment. Overall a very relaxing and enjoyable holiday, we loved the entertainment and the reception staff were more helpful than the Thomson Holidays reps who were in and out of the hotel all of the time. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays - Jul 2006 Opinion submitted in August 2006 by : Lauren - St Helens (48, 16) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Opinion: Just returned from a weeks stay at Hotel Haiti with my mum. Only booked 7 days before we were due to travel but this hotel is amazing, one of the best holidays i have been on in my entire life. We arrived at 3am and were greeted by an english receptionist who explained everything to us. One thing i must say is that you need to be up at 7.30 as people start putting towels on beds at roughly 7.45, by 8am they are more or less gone. The daytime entertainment was good, especially for me (16). I really enjoyed spending time with the two entertainers (Matt and Roy) Girls check out Roy, he's only 18! Activities avaliable consisted of: Rifle Shooting, Darts, Table Tennis, French Boules and Water Polo nearly everyday. Watch your toes on the legs of the beds, i stubbed my toes plenty of times during my 7 days here. The food was plentyful and satisfying, the childrens buffet was the same everynight: Pizza, Chips and Pasta but suited their needs. The main buffet had different fish, pork and chicken dishes everynight. The small children throroughly enjoyed this kids disco, dancing with the clowns, but be careful, the songs get rather addictive after a few nights, you'll be singing them in your sleep. The pool is fairly deep 1.90m in the centre so gets full of inflatables so if you wish to swim 9am and 5pm are the best times to do so. The bar staff are extremely polite (especially David) but be warned ?1,80 for a coke with 3 lumps of ice in so you only get half a glass anyway, make sure you ask for no ice then you will get a full glass. The glasses used for drinks are glass all day long, during our stay a guy dropped a glass on the poolside and it smashed. This is one of the only faults - the glasses during the day should be plastic. Would i stay at this hotel again - definately. I am in the process of booking for next year at the moment. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays - July 2006 Opinion submitted in August 2006 by : Gill & Tasha - Cambs. (44, 16) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Had a brilliant holiday at the Hotel Haiti in C'an Picafort. We arrived late at night to an English guy on reception who was very helpful and sorted out check in really quickly. We were amazed to be told that we had FREE air conditioning. This was an absolute godsend as it was so hot and it worked wonderfully. The hotel is very clean and VERY friendly. I was on holiday with my 16 year old daughter and we both had a great time. We met numerous families on this trip and everyone was great. The rooms were lovely and clean, maids every day. The food in the restaurant was fantastic and always plenty of choice. Staff were very friendly and the chef was brilliant, always trying to get you to eat more that you really should if you don't want to return home 10 stone heavier than when you arrived. The hotel has a very good situation, being a nice 5/10 minute walk from the beach, pubs and shops. Entertainment in the hotel was on a nightly basis and they really tried hard and booked some very good acts. The bar staff are very friendly and there were enough of them so you never had to wait long for a drink. The drinks were a bit pricey but then you had the entertainment thrown in. Snacks are served throughout the day at the bar and apart from being very nice and filling, they were also very reasonably priced. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone and although it is said that C'an Picafort is a German resort, I never saw one German the whole time I was on holiday. I would love to return. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays July 2006 Opinion submitted in August 2006 by : John 27, Lisa 24 Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Opinion: This one week holiday cost us £330 each (including fuel charges, excluding in flight meals), flying from Glasgow. Overall we were very impressed with the hotel and would recommend it to others as as excellent value for money holiday. Our only complaint was a mistake by the manager is arranging a late check out/coutesy room for us despite requesting this from him personally on our first day there. The rooms were a good size, cleaned daily, the shower was excellent and plenty storage space. The only downside was the bed posts which stuck out at the bottom resulting in a few bumps against feet/toes during our stay. The air con was good, better than most hotels I've stayed in, NB, when out of the room leave a card of some sort in the keyport in the room to keep the air con running even when not in the room. The meals were also better than we'd expected given the hotel 3* star rating, there were plenty of choices and the menu changed each night. The majority of the hotel guests were British hotel, the meals served were geared towards this also. We never went to the pool much, opting for the beautiful beach which was just a 5-10 minute walk away. We found some good bars along the way (take right out of hotel, then first right again for 5 mins), the Sunburnt Arms was our favourite, selling Magners/Corona etc and serving up great meals. The Birdies Karaoke bar just round the corner from there was also good, again selling beers youd see at home. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays - Jul 2006 Opinion submitted in July 2006 by : Sharon Humphries - Dudley (40,36,14,10,2) Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Just got Back from my second stay at the Haiti in Can Picafort, first stayed there five years ago. It was lovly to go back, the hotel was still extremly clean and comfortable, the staff were the same very friendly and helpful. Food is good there is always somthing to make a meal up with, breakfasts are excellent and nothing is limited. The only critisem i can make about the hotel is that there is not enough variety on the childrens buffet. But overall the hotel scored a 9/10 with me and my family. Can picafort itself is a resort where you can do as much or as little as you wish. Make sure you visit the london bar where the food is excellent, it has to be one of the cheapest bars in the resort and Alex and his family who run the bar are absolutly brilliant, nothing is to much trouble for them. The beach at can picafort is beuitiful but can be a little crowded. Apart from that i would recomend the Haiti and Can Picafort to anybody looking for a value for money holiday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays - JULY 2006 Opinion submitted in July 2006 by : T REID, GLASGOW, 37,31,6 Resort Rating: Good Accommodation Rating: Average My/Our Holiday Review: All the staff at this hotel are excellent. Food is good, and hotel is exceptionally clean throughout. Entertainment was very good, kids mini disco and several professional acts, including some really good tribute acts, like ABBA, Kool & the gang etc. Rooms are v.small although we had 3 beds (two together against patio doors and the other blocking wardrobes). Beds were all camp beds that creak v.loudly if you so much as scratch your nose! Our room overlooked the main road which is really noisy, and the property across has a resident cockerel which calls all night long! It appears sun loungers can be reserved from 8am so set your alarm if you want any hope of using a sun lounger that day. Between the noise and the early rises was exhausted by the time I got home! 5 minutes from a very clean but very busy beach. Lots of good pubs close by. Did have good holiday though wouldn't return. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: skytours june 2006 Opinion submitted in July 2006 by : waters 38 38 5 1 Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: Hotel hiati is a very clean hotel. Food very good, lots of choice. Pool area very nice but very deep in places. Didnt really stay in much for the night time entertainment but from what we did see it seemed ok. only down side was the rooms were very small,(watch you feet on the bed legs) but what the hell, your never in them much anyway, get out and enjoy the brilliant weather. Resort was nice no gangs of lads and lasses, just families and mature couples. Supermarket across the road from hotel very cheap. If you fancy a change from eating in the hotel try the sunburnt arms just round the corner, british run and the foods lovely. Only down side to holiday was England got knocked out of world cup while we were there. Had great holiday and more importanly so did the kids, hope to go back again sometime. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: Skytours June 2006 Opinion submitted in July 2006 by : Tracey (35,33,2) Resort Rating: Average Accommodation Rating: Good My/Our Holiday Review: We booked this as a last minute deal after reading many reviews from this site. I manily agree the hotel is very clean and well kept. The food is good but can be a bit basic need more choice for kids apart from chips. The swimming pool is great for young kids our two year old could easily play in the little pool, again the main pool is deep. The drinks and snacks are expensive cheaper to go over to the supermarket. We was shocked to pay 4 Euros for donald duck ice cream. If you want a sunbed round by the pool be prepared to get up early have your towel out by 8. The entertainment was good some of the best shows Ive seen for holiday entertainment. The Hotel was nice and we had a lovely break but I would not return this area of Majorca Alcudia offers much more. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays -june 2006 Opinion submitted in July 2006 by : becky beech-cornwall-38-35-4-1 Resort Rating: Average Accommodation Rating: Average My/Our Holiday Review: just a couple of things to say really..the rooms are very very small if filled with the full occupancy-we had three beds and a cot in the room and could not move at all.we had a room overlooking the main road through the resort it was like the M1 during the day and very noisy at night.the food was great though and iwe could not fault the kids entertainment was fab,especially becky our little boy loved her.the beach is not far to walk about 10 mins. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays Pricebreakers June 2006 Opinion submitted in July 2006 by : Dot Graham-Manchester (51,54) Resort Rating: Average Accommodation Rating: Average My/Our Holiday Opinion: Booked this holiday from the pricebreakers on the internet.Looked at the reviews on this web site and thought great should be a good holiday. As this was a family hotel accepted that it would be lively, but didnt expect the drunk person knocking on our door the first night at 2.00am trying to find his room. The same person was drunk in the afternoon another day. Perhaps we shouldnt have booked a holiday when the football was on! Overall the holiday was OK the food was very good as other reports have said but the hotel overall is definetly aimed at families. C'an Picafort is a very German resort but there are a few English bars. Check out the Red Lion and Cafe Creme. Both have very good deals on drink and food. The bars on the sea front are a lot more expensive than the next street back so check them out. Overall we had a nice break, wouldnt go back there and the hotel is not for us but if your a family looking for Butlins in the sun this is for you. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays JUNE 2006 Opinion submitted in June 2006 by : 39,37,14,12,4 Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: This was our second time at the Haiti Hotel. The hotel was very clean, and the maid service was very good. The food was excellent with plenty of choice. There was a separate childrens section of food.The swimming pool is lovely and clean, although there is a divided section for small children, the main pool is quite deep even at the shallow end, but is fine for older children. The only down side to this hotel is the snacks and drinks are very expensive, we went to the supermarket and shops nearby. In the evening we went to one of the British bars, called the sunburnt arms. It was a very friendly bar, with free x boxes for the children to use. There was a section of toys for the small children, and a pool table. This bar and the other british ones were just a short walk towards the beach. There are lots of shops and bars, plenty of choice. We would say possibly the perfect resort. The beach is lovely and clean, the sea is clean and clear.The airport transfer is only 45 minutes directly, but as we found on the way home,can be 90 minutes if there are lots of pick ups. A perfect family choice. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays - June 2006 Opinion submitted in June 2006 by : Dean Ball - Darlington ( 31,25,3 ) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Just got back from 1 week in this hotel, and it was absolutely fantastic! My little 3 year old girl loved the evening kids disco, so much so that we bought the cd that was played every night. Becky and 'the dutch guy' ( Matt?? ) were the in-house ( not Thomson Holidays ) kids entertainers, and they were spot on! Good evening entertainment, with a different tribute band every night ( the 'Kool and the Gang' tribute were amazing! ). Hotel food excellent ( apart from me getting a tummy bug on the last day - avoid the fish! ) and bar staff very friendly, especially David. Resort a good mix of local resident and tourists, with plenty of bars, restaurants and pubs. We avoided the 'English' style pubs, because we wanted different food to steak pie and chips, etc. Would recommend the 'Gran Bahia' restaurant next door to the supermarket on the promenade. Beach lovely and clean, sea beautiful, although a little rocky near the harbour. Friday market excellent but massive, be prepared for a long walk around it! Hotel only a 5 minute walk from beach, maybe a bit longer with little ones in-tow! Beach directions - turn right out of the front door then right again - easy! Maid service excellent, clean towels every day! I cannot fault this hotel or the resort, excellent for families! Will definitely come back here! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thompson - 2006 Opinion submitted in October 2006 by : Debbie Fury (24,26) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: The hotel has very friendly reception staff and an excellent maid service, but is let down by its bar prices and poor food. The reps were friendly if a little niave, as some had the commision rates written on the extras packages (one saying a good earner). The resort has a lively main street with Barracuda Cocktail bar (with the lovely Isobela) and the "Foam Party at Skau" is great fun. Blau Blu offers great duty free shopping. Our personal favourite was "Williams Bar" in the street next to the hotel, it is run by 2 brothers William & Paco (who are Majorcan), they are very friendly and Paco cooks fantastic food. We watched the World Cup there, which was made even more enjoyable by "Andy", who is the friendliest guy you could wish to meet. After busy days in the bar he would meet us and club it all night and never seemed to flag (Sxy Guy). We are definately going back next yearr -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Skytours - October 2005 Opinion submitted in Nov 2005 by : Sharon Lee - Kettering (39,36,12,2) Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: I would definitely recommend the Haiti Hotel, the food was fantastic, staff were all excellent and the cleanliness of the hotel was 1st class. The only things we had to moan about was the size of the rooms as we had 2 adults, 1 child and a toddler in a cot. Very cramped, you had to move the childs bed to get to the wardrobe. Furnishings were a little dated but the rooms were very clean and were cleaned everyday with a towel change too. The swimming pool was big but absolutely freezing, I know it was October but still it was so cold I only saw mad children using it! There could have been more for the children to do as my oldest is 12 and the kid's club was a bit too young for him. I would recommend a pool table as every night we went to the "Sunburnt Arms" (British Pub) so that he could play pool and use the X-Box's that were available. The kids play area was a little basic, not much for the toddler to use. The resort itself doesn't have many shops so good for the fellas! The beach is lovely and clean and very sandy. Perfect for families. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays - August 2005 Opinion submitted in Dec 2005 by : Adam - Staffordshite (18, 42, 4) Resort Rating: Good Accommodation Rating: Good My/Our Holiday Review: went here with my Mum and little brother. Got to say that the Hotel was great for him! loads of kids for him to play with, and the kids club gave her a break during the day. Persoanlly, I came down with tonselitus after JUST 1 day there! Got the hotel doctor out straight away, said that he only ever saw it this bad twice a year tops! (made me feel great) anyways, gave me some tablets, and FOUR injections to reduce the swelling (thats how bad it was) came out four consecutive days, and my holiday dint start till till a few days into the 2nd week! Got to say, food wise, brilliant, just a shame i couldnt eat it for the first week and a bit. Something for my mum and always something for my little brother. Hotel was very clean and friendly, and at nigt always something on for the kids and then something for my mum. Seems to be a lack of activities for people my age, and I had to go into Magaluf for a few nights, with some other people my age, that i met at the hotel, as enterainment around C'an Picafort seems to be very family orientated. Kids reps were great though, I went out with one of them for a few nights as well, very friendly, and good to get along with. Bar staff seem very good to talk to. Had a bit of a laugh with a few of them. Also the security guard, came in one night, not very sober tosay the least, sat speaking to him for over anhour. All in all though, very friendly hotel, was a bit worried about what we were getting, but good none the less, shame about the resort, having not much for people my age. Though it does have some clubs, but they seem pretty smal, and very Spanish, didnt take to me going in there at all! IF you are after clubs, just get a taxi into magaluf or get the bus, takes about an hour. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays august 2005 Opinion submitted in Oct 2005 by : ryan 42 , 39 , 20 , 16 Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: This hotel is totally amazing.. it was the best holiday i have ever had. the hotel is very clean and the maids are always cleaning.. the food is beautifull.. tthe entertainment is ace through the day and night the entertainers were the best ever (brord and Louise) they are a great Laugh. we never wanted to leave the hotel becasue things are that good even to go to the water park... the rooms are very clean beds are made every day and the towels changed every day and rooms and bathrooms cleaned... the poolside enteratinment is great around the pool.. you should play water polo its great fun.. and should defintially join in with the fun dances like we did and got asked to go on the satge evry night ... i would tell u to go to this hotel because its the best in mallorca -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: August 2005 Opinion submitted in Sept 2005 by : Lisa, Charlotte - Birmingham (32, 6) Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: The Haiti is perfect for a family holiday. The hotel entertainers... Louise and the Dutch guy (whose name I never caught) deserve a huge amount of credit for not only entertaining people throughout the day but for putting on an amazing show for the kids every night. They also spent a lot of time chatting with the families staying there after the show - they were fantastic. The Hotel itself is one of the cleanest I've ever visited and the food is superb. Loads of choice for the evening meal and a choice of continental and cooked breakfast every day. The entertainment provided in the hotel was OK..Westlife were fantastic, others were only OK.. Some of the acts seemed to depend on audience participation which in theory would work well in a hotel full of extroverts, but didn't come across so well in this hotel.. The barstaff were brilliant, were lovely to your children - they cannot be faulted and you never had to wait to be served. Carlos and David in particular were lovely. As for the beach.. to be honest it didn't win me over.. for some reason it was pounded constantly by huuuuge waves and it looked dirty and was strewn with fag ends, (not nice and i am a an occasional smoker!) All in all a fantastic base for a family holiday and I've already booked up for next year at the Haiti. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays -August 2005 Opinion submitted in Sept 2005 by : Paige Harris-Somerset (11) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Hotel Haiti is the bet Hotel ever. I love the food and the best bit was kids club and the entertainment.The kids Reps were realy good and so were the entertainers. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays aug 2005 Opinion submitted in Sept 2005 by : willie lorraine lauren aged 45 49 10 Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: we stayed here in 2000 and it hasnt changed much food very good staff pleasant and helpful although entertainment at night inside and need to be in early to get a seat with a view too cramped in lounge pillars block ur view kids club not operating next year but 2 entertainers organise activities much mention broadk and louise who were very good all in all a good value for money hotel would go again although not for a few years -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays august 2005 Opinion submitted in Sept 2005 by : Louise Hill Birmingham ( 36, 34,9) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: exellent for the third year running .hotel friendly,clean food good. good british bars ( the london, trotters on the beach, no1 pub).exellent boat trip from c'an picafort harbour. what more can we say? we are in the process of booking for next year! an exellent family holiday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thompson July 2005 Opinion submitted in Aug 2005 by : George Chilton - Vincenza Chilton Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: We have been coming to this hotel for the last six years. Everything is very English, very clean. The hotel staff are really friendly and seem very proud of the work they do. We highly recommend this hotel. You always see familiar faces every year, as many return to this cosy hotel year after year. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays JULY 2005 Opinion submitted in July 2005 by : LINDA FALKIRK ( 41 39 12) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Average My/Our Holiday Review: Just arrived back from the Haiti the hotel is spotless and maids clean your room everyday.The pool area is nice and there was no trouble with sunbeds the only thing i would say about the pool is its far too deep its not a leisure pool more of a swimming pool no good for children between 7 and 14.The entertainment was very poor thats if you can see it as there is lots of pillars all over the area the seating is terrible as you have couches facing each other so you could be sitting with your back to it.There is not much entertainment during the day it is very poor for people with young children.The lifts are very small you can hardly get 3 in them and definetly no luggage.The food is good and the breakfast is excellent. I would not reccommend this hotel and i will not be returning. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Skytours-July 2005 Opinion submitted in July 2005 by : Jane Parr-Warrington (26,23,3) Resort Rating: Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: I have returned from the Haiti at 4.10 am this morning (delayed arrrgh!!) and I can honestly say what a pleasant surprise we had......the hotel was great!! alot better than we expected. The rooms were basic (no TV, Hairdryer ect..) but spotless as the maids came in an cleaned/towel changed everyday. I went with my husband (picky eater!) and our 3yr old son (even pickier!) all of us managed to eat something we liked everyday. The breakfast is superb....everything is seved buffet style and with a selaection of english breakfast .....bacon ...sausage ...fried/bolied/scrambled eggs/....hash browns....tomatoes...mushrooms and beans!!!! mmmmm also toast available and a selection of yoghurts...fruit...cold meats and dried fruit.......also included are fruit juices and tea/ coffe/ latte/ cappachino ect...the evening meals have a variaty of around 3 main courses with a choice of veges potatoes chips ect... and some wonderful fresh salad. there is also always 2 choices of soup to start with too. The kids have a seperate hotplate with a small but varied selection on it i.e nuggets/fish fingers/pasta/chicken ect.. and loads of cakes/mousses/trifles/fruit/ice cream and cheese and crakers to select after your meal!!! all in all as you can guess we realy enjoyed the food and never felt the need or urge to eat out....... pool is great with a seperate childrens area which is really shallow and a large main pool....there is also a childrens mini play park in the far corner of the hotel garden so you can still sunbathe but keep your eye on the children..hotel bar we found to be a little pricey but good to enjoy a relaxing drink in and the entertainment was superb we managed to catch a couple of the acts while we were there...really professional tribute artists...the YMCA guys were fab!! and so was the Westlife tribute lads!! about a 5 min walk to the beach and some great little bars on the way down there...would highly recommed Williams Bar....really friendly cheap prices and great lunchtime food..........we really had a great time and would recommend the hotel to anyone.......we booked through skytours. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Skytours - June/July 2005 Opinion submitted in July 2005 by : Rob Kay & Thomas (37,29,4) Resort Rating: Average Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Just arrived back from the Haiti after an excellent stay. The hotel is very clean and the staff are friendly and helpfull.The entertainment team (Brock and Julia) work hard and try to keep everyone entertained and involved(well done you 2).The kids club is excellent(5 days a week)with various activities and face painting for the kids,again well done to Gemma Sarah and Leanne for entertaining our child. The food is very good and caters for the British taste and you will ALWAYS have a good meal in the restaurant although I found paying for drinks at evening meal(water and soft drinks)a little unfair.The rooms are spotless if a little small and could do with a fridge to chill your drinks and as a lot of people say watch the bed legs(when we stayed 1 person broke their toe on the second day ouch!!!)Can't comment on the evening entertainment as we went out every night to the local bars. The resort is a busy little resort that mainly caters for German tastes but there are still a few bars that cater for British visitors.Our personal favourites were Pepes at the back of the hotel run by a Spanish man and his English wife and you will always get good service.Follow the road down and you will come across 3 British bars,The Sunburnt Arms,Williams and our personal favourite The London Bar.The Sunburnt Arms is excellent for those with kids as they have numerous X-Box's for the kids.The London Bar is very friendly with good food a good choice for beers and the staff are excellent(keep an eye on Alex as he likes practical jokes!!Hes a cheeky boogar!!)Also we found a little quiet bar next to the marina called Es Nautica which serves excellent beer and has friendly staff(dont be put off if there are Germans there give it a try) Excellent Hotel but unfortunatly in the wrong resort for us but dont be put off by our opinion of the resort as the resort IS clean and tidy,just wasn't our taste but its worth a visit. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thompson, June 2005 Opinion submitted in July 2005 by : Janine Saville, Nottingham Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: This was my second holiday to this hotel but the first with my daughter. The hotel was brilliant last we came, but this time has improved. The staff were all very helpful, rooms very clean, food brilliant (we found the choice was excellent and always cooked very nice), pool was always kept clean, the only problem was the towels on bed "SYNDROME". The entertainment which was bought into the hotel was alway very good and made a good night in the hotel. We found a few local British pubs, The London Pub and Trotters on the Beach all within a few minutes walk of the hotel. These were all great places to go and the staff were always friendly. Found the roads a little crazy, but thats something you get used to. I have really enjoyed my holiday at the Haiti and even though was only got back this morning, I am already looking into next years holiday at the same place. This hotel is highly recommended by us. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays - Skytours - Jun 2005 Opinion submitted in June 2005 by : Chris 43, 37, 9, 6 Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: If you go to Hotel Haiti you should have a great holiday. C'an Picafort is a resort beach town, seems to cater mainly for families, couples and older holiday makers. Not too busy and not too quiet. Very good selection of Bars , Restaurants, Souvenir shops, supermarkets and provides all other basic needs. Hotel Haiti is on the main road, an easy 10 mins stroll from the excellent beach. Looks like it's had a recent makover. Rooms are small but OK and kept spotlessly clean. We had a room at the shady back overlooking the old pool area which is now in use (not an eyesore as earlier stated)all was quiet after 11.30pm. People overlooking the road may have a different experience? Everyone is half board - Food , Buffet style was excellent. Excellent choice and quality with a British Taste. We had no problems whatever time we went to eat. The Pool area is fine but could be bigger - probaby crowded in July and Aug. Entertainment is excellent - Kids Disco at 8.30 - 9.00 (a bit late) Entertainment is at 9.30 - 11.00 . Hotel Drinks are Picey but we paid them cos the entertainment was so good. Try Pepes music bar at rear 2 Euros a pint (note games room in his basement for kids/ teenagers). We found Williams bar friendliest bar - make sure you speak to William he speaks good English. Safety - Toddlers - Watch out for the Glass Doors, Watch out for the bed legs. Pool great for toddlers and Swimmers but too deep for kids 6 - 10 who can just about swim. (sea was warmer than pool at end of May) Cross yourself before getting on the buses. Entertainment Reps for Kids Club Great, and Brord and Julia - Thanks for your Unceasing Energy - How will you make it to the end of the season? we found Majorca expensive, got through a lot of cash on just sun beds on beach, ice creams, a few rounds of drinks and souvenirs. (note shops are cheaper than the Markets) To summerise - Go for it. but could be crowded in School Holdays. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Skytours - 23/05/05 - 05./06/05 Opinion submitted in June 2005 by : 55, 44 Resort Rating: Good Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: This was our first time at this hotel. It was very clean and the staff were very helpful. Food was good - but not a lot of choice. The rooms were basic but kept very clean. There is a Mercadona supermarket across from the hotel which sells everything you would need but be very careful crossing the very busing road - there are 3 roads - the middle one has traffic going in both directions so cross at the trafic lights. We found a bar called "Williams Bar" which is not far from the hotel. Go out of the hotel and turn right and first right and walk straight down the road towards the beach and the bar is onthe right hand side. The bar is run by 2 brothers (William and Paco) and they are very friendly and make you feel very welcome. You can get food served at any time and the food is excellent (the locals eat here). There is a pool table, darts, wide screen TV, and you can watch all the "soaps" Please give it a try - you will not be disappointed. We made it our local for the 2 weeks we were there (pintGuiness and coke no ice) - thanks William for your hospitality -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays 2005 Opinion submitted in Apr 2006 by : sue cumbria Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: we are a family of 3 and stay at the haiti every year, we will be returning in summer 2006 for the 6 time. we love it, the hotel the resort everything. yes the food is basic, but still nice, the hotel is clean and bright and staff friendly, what more do you want. I noticed on some reviews people complaining about not having a t.v in their room. for gods sake you are on holiday what do you want to watch tele for, get out and enjoy the sun. you must visit the london pub, and say hi to alex and his family, what lovely people, very genuine, and alex is as daft as a brush. only problem is he is a barcelona supporter. give it a go. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Skytours - 2005 Opinion submitted in Nov 2005 by : Sandra 60, Ray 61, Alan 62, Pauline 61 Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Average My/Our Holiday Review: This hotel needs a bit of sorting out.There are no TV sets in the room and the one in the lounge was next to the stage where other things were going on. Entertaining the children untill 9-30pm in the bar area was very noisey.During the day the Tv showed cartoons with piped music in the back ground.The pool and and sun-beds were very good plus plenty of seating area out side.The food was not kept hot though it was quite good. The rooms were kept very clean with fresh towels every day and very good showers. This hotel was more suitable for people with children. The beach is only 3 minutes walk away with lots of places to eatand drink.I would recommend the resort. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays - Oct 2004 Opinion submitted in Jan 2005 by : kim johnson-suffolk ages(35,35,16,15,14,13,10,7) Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: We went to the haiti 3rd october for 2 week's, the hotel was very clean, maid came in every day, rooms a bit small but as i said very clean, mind the legs on the bed lol, i managed to stump my little toe about 10 times, the food was very good, lots of choice, entertainment was good however you have to rush your evening meal so you can get a seat as they are all full very early, so most of the evenings we went out, we found a great pub (english) called the red lion, the staff are very friendly and karaoke and quiz every night, we didnt see hardly any local children so we didnt have any problems there, the kids loved chris the kids entertainer, however some of the girl entertainer's were a bit to competitive with chris and the children and took great pleasure in putting chris down which i didnt find good in front of the children, the resort had lots of bars's shops e.t.c, the beach and sea were lovely, we went swimming in the sea most of the time as the hotel pool is dangerous for children as it is very deep, i would go back again as it was a great hotel clean and great food -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays oct 2004 Opinion submitted in Nov 2004 by : 32,31 Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Opinion: We found the haiti to be great food was good hotel was clean and good entertainment too.In reference to the comments about how well behaved the local children were,we say the local boys throw half a brick over the fence and hit some boy in the face which resulted in a nasty bruise.If it would have hitten a smaller child the results could have been much worse! There was also a man hangin around outside overlooking the park which was a bit worringing.When my husband walked over to him he ran off! The hotel was informed. Dont let this put you off though as it was the only trouble we saw and all in all the hotel and can picafort is lovely!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: oct 04 Opinion submitted in Nov 2004 by : 32,31,14,12,7,3 Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: What a great holiday we had,This was our first family holiday abroad and it was a great sucess.The hotel was clean ,food great,staff friendly and helpful espically the resturant staff ( ANI). The resort was good,beach was lovely and the sea was clear blue.The shops could be quite pricey though. The supermarket across the road from the hotel was cheap and nice food,we saved a lot by doing a packup for lunchtimes. The trips from Thomson Holidays s were very expensive so we hired a car from down the road and went ourselves which was much better,for example the caves of drach was gonna cost 150 euros to go with thomason and cost us 28 to go ourselves!!!Also pirates was gonna be 399euros and would have cost 125 to go on our own.Driving over there is no problem once u get use to it. The trips we would recomend were,marineland,safari park,glassboat trips,westernwater park. The only down side we found was there is loads of dog muck on the footpaths to the beach so you had to dodge that. All in all it was brill and I would recommend it to anyone. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Skytours - October 2004 Opinion submitted in Nov 2004 by : Eddie, Angela and Stephen - Scotland (48,42,6) Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: A good comfortable family hotel. The food is plentiful with a good choice and the drinks service in the restaurant is quick. It can be busy at times and a bit hectic. The bar staff are friendly and welcoming but the price of drinks are a bit dear. The entertainment was not too bad and we enjoyed the Spanish Beatles tribute band for a wee sing song - thanks to the good company around the bar. Reception staff were helpful on the occasions we needed their services. Our room was particularly large - we seemed to have a double balcony and this was reflected in the floorspace within the room( Room 604). Fresh towels everyday and well maintained by the maid. Only downside is the size of the lifts and the fact that one of them breaks down frequently. Overall a we had a nice relaxing holiday in a quiet resort and a great hotel. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Skytours October 2004 Opinion submitted in Oct 2004 by : Paula and Graham Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: This hotel is great if you get a room overlooking the NEW pool and your view left is then of the beach. Other views are of roads and the old disused fenced off pool. Rooms are kept very clean and bedding and towels are lovely. Lifts do keep breaking down but they are repaired within an hour or so and although the kids get the blame it is more likely the overloading which causes it. The food was of a good quality and staff were extremely polite. Pity there were no Non Smoking areas other than the dining room as the hardened smokers were out in force ruining it and damages the health of many children and adults alike. Teenagers congregate in play park in evening time which was inlit. The ones we saw enjoyed flicking lit cigarette ends over a fence onto the local teenagers who meet outside and are extremely well behaved. Maybe we had a bad group of kids but parents were oblivious in the bar. CCTV on the play area with a monitor showing in the bar would solve this as i am sure the parents wouldnt want to see there children arrested in a foreign country. We found a great Bar which is called Williams Bar and is just down from the Hotel next to The Sunburnt Arms. The two lads who run it are locals and they make great snacks if you get hungry between meals. They are also very cheap. It is a big football pub and they have many football shirts and scarves up from all over G.B. We watched a couple of matches there and it was a lovely friendly atmosphere. They do of course have lots of local knowledge so ask them about the hurricane which hit the village. We also went on the Thompsons trip to the Soller railway which included a boat ride and a visit to a monastry.Very nice day out. Did the 11km walk to Alcudia along the beach which is lovely and you come across an unofficial naturist area on the way!!! A good holiday and well run by Thompsons. The rep was brilliant and a credit to the company. I would go again but only if i knew that i would get a room high up overlooking the pool. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Skytours sept 30 2004 Opinion submitted in Oct 2004 by : elizabeth mclaren scotland (52,33) Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: resort quiet,clean beach locals friendly,advise taking excursions if easily bored,all in all very enjoyable holiday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Skytours - Sept 2004 Opinion submitted in Sept 2004 by : Elaine and Gavin (49,56) Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: We booked a week last minute cheapie off Teletext. C'an Picafort is a lovely place, very clean , nice beach lots of good bars especially Cafe Creme who make lovely Sangria and Wotsits pub with Samir (a great publican.)Avoid Parrot Pub, drinks are extortionately priced! Go to Alcudia on the bus if you want a laugh, the driver packs you in like sardines shouting vamoosh at every stop so he can cram in more people! Hotel Haiti was very good, rooms basic but lovely and clean, breakfasts fantastic and evening meals although not very fancy had a few choices every night including a fish course, meat course and various salads. It is a family orientated hotel lots of children having a good time so if you want peace and quiet you wont find it here. We didn't spend any evenings in the hotel as the public areas were very smoky, besides there are so many good pubs etc with happy hours it was better value going out. I would recommend C'an Picafort and the Hotel Haiti to anyone who wants a nice resort with a family friendly hotel. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays - August/September 2004 Opinion submitted in Sept 2004 by : Snowy/Chivers - Gloucester (46,44,40,38,16,13,9,5) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: What an excellent holiday we have just got back from at the Hotel Haiti and C'an Picafort... We got to the hotel and were checked in straight away, given rooms on the 'noisy' road side of the hotel. The road always had cars etc going up and down, and the hotel opposite was quite noisy if you wanted to get an early nights sleep ready for the next day - but that is just about the only moan! The rooms are basic but have what are required - beds to sleep in, cupboards and draws to put your things! They are kept very clean with the maids doing an excellent job everyday. The lifts did break down a number of times, and sometimes you had a while to get one although there was always one working. We enjoyed the beach much more than the pool, however the sunbeds are not cheap and will use up a large chunk of your holiday money if you go there everyday. The hotel pool is shallow at the top and by the kids area, but is very deep in the middle and most of the outside - like a big bowl! Therefore you couldn't really do much in it, and instead there were loads of inflatables in it so that people could stay above the water! There is another pool but it has been closed for years? Breakfast is the same everyday but there is lots of choice so you don't have to eat the same things all the time. Dinner however is different each night and there is normally a choice of fish, chicken or turkey, beef or pork in various forms... There are also vegetables, and chips available every night! There is also a separate kids selection which would please most. The waiters/waitresses are all excellent and great with the kids. Drinks were ordered most nights straight away and were ready for us once we had got our food. As there was eight of us, and only one or two tables for that number of people the table had often been already used when we went down, however just ask one of the staff who are happy to set one up for you. The bar was also good, however drinks are quite expensive compared to some other places you can find if you go out of the hotel. Our favourite place to go was 'The Red Lion' where they had a quiz every night and other games such as open the envelope where you can win prizes, and the chance to get all the money collected from the entries. Some nights it was over 200 euros.... Well worth a visit, just turn left out of the hotel, walk down until you get to a car hire place, turn right and walk down across about two roads where it will be on your left. Its nice to get a table outside, however these normally get taken up if you are not there before the quiz starts - about 9:30. If you only visit one bar, go here! We also enjoyed the 'London Pub' (Turn right out of the hotel then right again and its about half way down this road) where there is an excellent waiter always up for a laugh! 'Trotters Bar' on the promenade along the sea (carry on walking down past London Pub then left when you reach beach) was another place we enjoyed. If you are a fan of the programme Only Fools and Horses, go here. We did loads while we were there, including the Waterpark in Alcudia, Marineland and we went to see the excellent 'Pirates' show. If you can, hire a car and drive around the island visiting places yourself. We found it much cheaper, sometimes even half price to go places and pay yourself than to book it through Skytours. We had an excellent holiday, our second at the Haiti and we would not say no to going again. All the staff are excellent and really friendly, sometimes we even saw them around outside the hotel and they would always say hello. For a cheap and cheerful holiday go here, you will not be disappointed..... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Skytours - August 2004 Opinion submitted in Sept 2004 by : Suzanne Titmass - Heywood (43, 41, 37, 36, 16, 7, 5) Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Read lots of reviews for this hotel prior to going and was very pleased at what we found. Arrived in mid August, very hot, therefore found the air conditioning a god send. Sometimes very cool during the night but it can be turned down or off if needed. Rooms basic but very clean. Cleaned every day with fresh towels. Lifts are very small but we were on the first floor so didnt need to use them. Our rooms were at the back of the hotel facing the old swimming pool, wasnt overly noisy, the only noise we heard were people getting up in the morning for breakfast. Food was very good, 4 choices of cereal with milk, yogurt, fruit as well as a cooked breakfast. The evening meal was usually a choice of soups, salad dishes as well as fresh salad then choice of main meal dishes, veggies and sweets. There was always chips and a potato dish on the menu. Childrens evening buffet also. Didnt really have a bad meal during our fortnight. Can be difficult to get a seat in the main bar area on some evenings and seating needs to be arranged better to see the entertainment on stage. We stayed in to watch the entertainment on a few occasions which was fairly good, would certainly recommend Westlive, good tribute band(check their website) and Lionel Ritchie/Witney Houston act. Sunbeds can prove difficult to get, if you're lucky you may get one or someone may give up one they are saving(usually for their children who spend all day in the pool). Otherwise pull up some plastic chairs, use the grass or better still go down to the lovely beach. The sea here is lovely and warm. C'an Picafort itself is quite nice, some good cheap bars, shops(Blau/Blue). We took a bus ride to Alcudia which is busy but had to get a taxi back as the bus stops just after nine at night. Water park also worth a visit. Reps always a presence at hotel if you needed them. Hotel staff very helpful and friendly. All in all a great holiday didnt want to come home and would certainly go back. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Skytours-aug 2004 Opinion submitted in Sept 2004 by : mark edwards-isle of wight (33,35,44,33,14,12,8,7) Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: We have just returned from the haiti which is situated on a very busy road. The food was ok but very basic and if youve got fussy kids you will find yourself eating out more often than not. The bar prices were a bit on the pricey side 5e for a bacardi breezer £3.50,2.80e for a pint of lager,1.80e for a coke, If you go down the road turn right out of the hotel first right and follow the road right down to William's bar you can half that and they also do a spot on chicken bagguette say hello to william and paco for us they will really look after you. The enterainment in the hotel is ok saw some really good acts and some not so good, kids disco starts at 8.30 so arrive early to get a seat. Day time entertainmet ok with rifle shooting,darts,badmington and table tennis The trips are a bit pricey but if you go on one then it has to be pirates this show is probably one of the best shows your likely to see. We paid for the quater deck cant remember price but it wasnt cheap but you get the best seats and a free bottle of champagne for every couple also you get as much chicken and sausages beans and salad stuff as you like along with as much sangria and wine you can drink all you have to do is ask just remember if you go youve got a 1hr 15mins journey back to the hotel so goto the toilet first. The reps are there every day to help you if you need anything. All in all we had a enjoyable holiday at the hiati but halfboard is not for us Can picafort itself is ok. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thompson aug 2004 Opinion submitted in Sept 2004 by : Tony,lyndsay,Francesca Murray(32,26,5) liverpool Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: We have just arrived back from a great week away at the Haiti.All three of us enjoyed it immensly. The transfer from the airport is a bit too long (1h 15mins)but once in the resort you forget about it because it is such a nice place.We arrived at the hotel with are suitcases checked in and then proceeded to the lift.Or should I say box.It really is that small.We need not of worried though because we requested a low floor and that is what we got 1st floor.So my poor husband squashed and squeezed himself in one at a time with the bags while me and our daughter took a slow stroll up to the next floor.(well they still have to do some work even when on holiday). The rooms are small but adequate.You dont really spend that much time in them anyway.We were looking over the disused swimming area its not a nice sight really but we made the most of it anyway.The rooms were always cleaned and maintained espeacially after we had a leak out of our air vent we told the rep and it was fixed at once. I have to say the one thing that made this hotel work for us and that was the childrens entertainment.Our daughter was kept amused most days and nights with the great pool area,park,Thomson Holidays reps and the nightly disco with much more.She made some great friends as we did too.(hi to carol,terry,chris,tony and kids if you read this).The adult entertainment was alright but avoid the comedian he is totally rubbish trust me.We laughed more at the sangria then at him.But overall we were glad that our daughter was happy and we could enjoy having a drink at the bar with no worries. The resort its self is really nice,and its just a few minutes away.It was clean and many things to do.(boats with slides etc).There are many places to eat and drink our favourites was The red lion(quizzes,pick a envelope,and karoke),the old boat and the london bar all English owned.There is alot of german influence but they dont bother you.Just dident see alot of them smile even though they were on holiday. I didnt mention the food in the hotel.We didnt go over board on it but it was fine for the odd breakfast/dinner if you made it in time.There is a good choice though and always plentiful but could get a little mundane at times.say hi to anni in the dining area,she is so sweet and loves the kids our little one really took to her.One place you should try if you like to sample the regions own food is the spanish tapas bar just opposite the london bar they do 5 tapas for 8e and its really tasty.its always full of the spanish so it has to be good. all in all we had a great holiday and would recommend it to anyone who had kids.The kids have fun but the adults get some free time to enjoy themselves to.Vist Acudia when your there its alovely place and go there for your alcohol its much cheaper.If you go here hope you have a great holiday as we did. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays august 2004 Opinion submitted in Sept 2004 by : sally rudd yorkshire 28,31,9,4 Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: the hotel haiti is an excellent family complex.the staff are very helpful and the rooms are cleaned daily .there is plenty of choice in the restraunt with a childrens menu.the kidsclubs are great for parents wanting a break. the entertainment is limited and dosnt start until 9.30pm the pool does get busy at peak times so you need to be down early.the beach isnt that far and there are plenty of shops and bars to choose from CHARLEYS BAR is excellent for a game of pool overall we had a very enjoyable holiday and would definatly go back again -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Skytours August 2004 Opinion submitted in Aug 2004 by : Donna Miller - Birmingham (33, 32) Resort Rating: Average Accommodation Rating: Average My/Our Holiday Review: Not really for me... Rooms: Lucky for you if you get a pool view, we had the other side with a marvellous view of a busy main road, petrol station and a very noisy hotel on the other side of the road. Rooms are very basic, no hairdryer or t.v. (but it did say that in the brochure to be fair). Rooms are very noisy, do not expect any sleep, you will be woken up at 7.45 by guests going to breakfast, you can hear absolutely everything in the corridors and even the other rooms! Rooms are cleaned everyday, however if you need more soap you have to ask, they don't replace it when you run out. Air con works every now and then, we had to jiggle with card key thingy in the slot when sometimes it didn't work. We were on the 2nd floor which was better as we could use the stairs, as the lift will fit in 1 person comfortably and 2 at a squash, if you have a lots of suitcases expect lots of trips in the lift! Food: Salad and Fruit were nice, but breakfast Sausage and Bacon was cheap and nasty.. don't bother with the margarine its vile, the cereal was a no go on account of the 'tangy' milk.. which also tainted the taste of the tea. Evening Meal had plenty of choice with a nice selection of salad, fruit etc... they had the same soup everyday "Farmers Cream".. the mind boggles. Although the fish and the vegetables were nice, the Meat was disgusting, full of fat and gristle....the lamb chops were laughable... oh and they did battered broccoli... how odd. They are supposed to serve until 8.30, however, at 7.45 they close down 1 side of the buffet, which causes a queue the other side and you get whatever is left over. Puddings and Sweets were the usual ice-cream, jelly and fruit. You can sit where you like however you have to sometimes wait for your table to be cleared and relaid... at busy times expect to wait. Bar: Staff are friendly and they do provide very nice pizza's at lunchtime. However, unless you stake your seat at 6.30pm don't expect to sit down in the bar in the evening, they have back to back sofa's, so most of them do not face the stage... which is probably a good thing as the entertainment was none to great. Good clown disco for the little ones.. not much after that. There were lots of teenagers hanging around bored stiff.. not much for them to do. 1 big t.v. in the bar area - next to the stage! you will have to wrestle with the kids for the remote if you want to watch football and not the simpsons. Pool: Was nice.. hooray a good point... very deep in the main bit, and can get busy with lilo's and boats etc, although it does get quieter in the afternoon. Usual malarky with the sunbed reserving in the morning, although somedays we were lucky and did find some that were free. Be careful of the umbrella's though.. a short gust of wind and the fly out of their stands.. some have sharp spikes where the canvas had come away.. luckily no-one got hurt. There is a little playground for kids and usual Thompson kids club proved popular. Beach: Was very nice, about 5euros for 2 sunbeds, 7.50Euros if you get the umbrella. The sea is lovely and clear and very warm. It's also very shallow which is great for kids. Lots of bars and restaurants, and the usual shops. There is a market on a Friday, not as big as the Alcudia ones and is a bit of trek right round past the harbour. There is a bus that runs past the hotel which will take you into Alcudia, we got a taxi and it cost 13euro.. cheaper to go by bus. There is also a supermarket across the road from the hotel which is great for getting water etc.. just be careful crossing the main road. We went on the Thompson Mega Day.. great fun.. fully recommend it. We found a nice english pub to go to on the night 'The Red Lion', they do a quiz every evening and 'open the envelope' where you can win a prize or the money. Although the resort of C'an Picafort was lovely, I will not be going back to Hotel Haiti ever again. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays -Sky Tours-july 2004 Opinion submitted in Dec 2004 by : 30,30,10 Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: very enjoyable all round, hotel very good for couples and familes.Food was very good although we preferred the breakfasts.Spotless in every way the maids worked very hard and were very friendly too.Resort great, London pub good,there's a little cheeky chappie called Alex,he does graft! Overall enjoyable,well worth a visit. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays july 2004 Opinion submitted in Aug 2004 by : julie quick- bedford, ian quick, connor quick (31,37,6) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: we've just arrived back from two weeks at the hotel haiti and are looking forward to booking up again for next year, the hotel was very clean and friendly, the food was lovely every day even with a six year old fussy eater there was always something for him. The resort was lovely and the weather was fantastic. The entertainment for the kids and the adults was great and our son really enjoyed the kids club and disco every night the staff all worked really hard to make your holiday great. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Skytours - July 2004 Opinion submitted in July 2004 by : Linda Lewis (4O +and 15) Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Hotel staff were all very friendly,the maids keep the rooms superbly clean and on a daily basis, the receptionists were always smiling and helpful.The bar staff were fun as were every one we encountered. The entertainment staff at the hotel were great and the kids and adults love them, on the downside,the evening entertainment finished too early and the hotel has NO happy hour!! we did find there were plenty of bars in the town that did have them ie= happy hours (saves on the euros!!!) As a non smoker I did find there were not enough smoke free areas but hopefully in time that might change!!!!! If you have kids of 15 and under the place is really great and I'd recommend it strongly . On a negative note the pool tend to get over crowded with lilos and ring and inflatables also towels are put out far too early despite a sign saying not to (I thought the british could read!!!!) The beach is close and itis worth a visit...TRY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: June 2004 Opinion submitted in Nov 2004 by : Del,Mike,Anne Resort Rating: No rating Accommodation Rating: No rating My/Our Holiday Review: That was a nice hotel and a nice holiday.Dont book any thing + the travel agence in avenue colon.if u want some help trotters on the beach on the prom good food, drink with a good price.all the family welcome. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thompson - June 2004 Opinion submitted in Sept 2004 by : S.Tippey (40,38,14,13,12) Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: HOTEL - No problems at check-in, staff very polite and helpful. Rooms very clean -Strongly suggest you take an electric kettle for your room for use when the restaurant is closed as drinks expensive at the bar(just like any other hotel really)- don't forget your 2pin plug. Food in the restaurant was generally good, wasn't much choice for the kids. Need to get down for evening meal about 6:30 as it gets very busy. Whilst waiting for a table to be cleared to be seated, we were asked if we would like to order drinks - thats how busy it got. Only 2 lifts, were very small and often 1 was out of order. The POOL - yes, its right what everyone says, people placed towels on the beds early morning to reserve them, despite the notice not to. Holiday Reps very helpful, booked a few trips out and prices very reasonable. RESORT - Beaches were very clean, although the water-edge was a bit unclean in certain areas. Kids loved the pedal boats, with a slide which we took out in the sea. Plenty of Bars,Restaurants and shops on the way to the beach and at the beach. Very advisable to get a bus rather than a taxi, you get very crammed in but very cheap. Visted Inca Market (booked thru hotel reps) a must to barter whilst at the Market. Also spent a day in the WaterPark & Mini Golf,just outside Alcudia (a bus drive away the reps told us which bus & where to get it) We would strongly recommend for adults & kids. OVERALL - first time for us in Majorca and would go again and stay in the Haiti, with the kids, we would prefer Self-Catering than half-board. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays June 2004 Opinion submitted in July 2004 by : Jenny,Steve & Shannon - Blackpool 42,40.10 Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Good My/Our Holiday Review: Just back from a SUPERB - that's SUPERB holiday at the Haiti /Ca'n Picafort!!! The hotel itself was just as you would expect for a boisterous family holiday hotel. The rooms were adequate and kept spotlessly tidy by the maids (gracias Maria). We did ask for a quiet room when we booked, and were lucky enough to have gotten a perfect sea view on the 5th floor - It was ok going down the stairs if the lifts were out - but not so good on the way up! - (I'm still gasping!)- Didn't actually spend too much time at the hotel other than to use the pool and for meals, as it was virtually impossible to get a sunbed unless you are one of those strange and annoying types that feel the need to either get up at stupid o'clock to put towels on 7 beds for the whole day but only actually use them after lunch - or the other ones who wait til they come home from the pub then do the same! Besides, the beach was just perfect! - The sea was lovely and clean and really warm. I would advise that you go there instead. There are lots of shops and mini-markets to get pop or water etc, and loads of nice eateries for lunchtime. - The hotel was extortionate for drinks anyway! - 2 pints and a coke at the hotel was 7.90 euros - the same drinks on the prom 6.30 euros and if you went just up the street, 4 to 5 euros. The resort has lots of shops, bars and restaurants to visit, with something going on at each of them. When you come out of the hotel and take the first street on the right - visit the London Pub. It's run by a very cheeky chappie called Alex (he's also quite cute girls!!)He's half English (mum) and half Spanish (dad). Its a really friendly place, with new girl Natalie behind the bar to give Alex more time to entertain the guests.. Ask to see his "puppy"... Back to the hotel for a moment - The food was very basic we found, but there was always something to eat. - Kids were catered for pretty well, with the usual favourites - spag bols, nuggets, chips and fish fingers. Breakfast was spot on. - Full English if you wanted it, plus boiled or scrambled eggs, cold meats and cheese etc, and always lots of fresh fruit and juice. The staff were very helpful and always pleasant. The Thomson Holidays reps were superb, again very helpful and very pleasant. Trips were a bit pricey, and there was a bit of a cock up when we went to Pirates, as after much rushing and hassle, we got there an hour early on the hottest day of the year and had to stay on the coach for the hour! - Apart from that - if you do nothing else - SEE PIRATES! Its fantastic! All in all, this was a TOP holiday! - Ca'n Picafort is a great resort, and you could do worse than stay at the Haiti. Just go, you won't be disappointed! :o) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays - June 2004 Opinion submitted in July 2004 by : Tracey Sinclair (42,40,26,16.15.12.8.4) Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Hotel staff were very welcoming and friendly. Bar staff were excellent and very good fun. Maids did a very good job, bathrooms and beds cleaned every day. Food was amazing, different and varied menu every night, something for everyone. Couldn't get enough off the food (put on too much weight though!!!!) Only down side was the security. Rooms were opened via a card. Our kids were able to go to reception and gain extra cards without showing any sort or ID. We brought this to the attention of the Reps and were assured this would be brought up with hotel management. Apart from that we would recommend this hotel to anyone and would definately return at some time. EXCELLENT HOLIDAY. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Skytours - June 2004 Opinion submitted in July 2004 by : Russ Ince - Leics (47,34,2) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: The hotel was excellent. It was clean, staff were friendly, particularly the restaurant staff who had great fun with our two year old. Food was fine and i particularly enjoyed the range of salads on offer each evening. One down side for me; as a non smoker I was surprised how many people smoked (staff & guests) and, apart fron the dining room, there were no no smoking areas...mind you when in Spain ! There was a noticable odour of cigarette smoke about the place. As others have said, the bar prices in the hotel were pretty steep. We used Pepe's bar, directly behind the hotel, not great but a lot cheaper than the hotel & it's run by a Spaniard & his English wife. The resort is great for families & we spent most days on the beach. We had hired a car for the week & like others also had trouble finding the hotel. For those arriving by car as you near Alcudia from Palma follow the signs to ARTA. Ignore signs to Ca'n Picafort as they take you to the beach. As you go along the main road you'll see a REPSOL petrol garage on the right. The hotel is opposite. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thompson Direct - June 2004 Opinion submitted in July 2004 by : Brian and Bernie - Manchester (early 40's) Resort Rating: Good Accommodation Rating: Average My/Our Holiday Review: Arrived at the hotel in the afternoon after a good flight and transfer. The receptionist was pleasant and advised us of our room and meal times. We had asked for a quiet room after comments on this website advised against any facing the main road. We were given the 1st floor facing the pool. This was good as we didn't have to use the lifts which broke down several times in our 11 day stay. The only issue with the first floor is that you either get the noise until 1:00am which when the bar shuts (so you can't sleep)or you are over the dining room which means you are woken at 6:00am when they are setting up. Better than facing the main street though. The hotel is 'noisy' not just from the tremendous amount of kids there but also from the corridors which echo every sound from people shouting to cleaners opening and closing doors. Everything can be hear from the adjoining rooms, even turning the lights on and off. Do not expect to sleep before 1:00am or after 8:30am. However most people have been up much before 7:30am to get a towel on a sunbed and grab an umbrella. There were less than 180 sunbeds and 20 umbrellas and there are 250 rooms at the hotel and most had at least one child with them so be prepared to get up early and grapple for your space around the pool. We lost out on the first few days and settled for the beach thereafter, though this cost about £5/day for 2 beds and an umbrella. The hotel bedrooms are kept clean by the maids who seem to work none stop but the reception area and main bar tended to be messed up by 10:30 every morning. The food is very good though vegitarians will suffer as there is little choice for them. The food quality is very good and never runs out though you may have to wait for a table to be made up as it does get very busy. Entertainment is ok but not compelling. The beach is clean and safe, about 5 mins walk away. The supermarket opposite is one of the cheapest and biggest. Charlies Bar is a good bar with happy hour from 19:00 to 23:00 and free gifts with certain drinks. The centre has some good bars and theusual array of Spanish novelty shops. Palma is a good day out for £5/return and the bus stops outside the Tonga hotel opposite. Alcudia is about £1 each way and is worth a visit. Our Conclusion The Haiti is a bit like Butlins but with the sunshine. If you are a large family group with children it's perfect. If you are a couple of any age, in our opinion, this hotel is not for you. The resort is clean with a nice long sandy beach and a pleasant harbour. Prices for most things are similar to the UK. Theres a nice selection of shops and bars and there's even a Burger King. Hope this helps. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Skytours - June 04 Opinion submitted in July 2004 by : The White's, Norwich 37/31 Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Good My/Our Holiday Review: Hotel Fine although it is not for those seeking a quiet life! Rooms very noisy, especially when people returning at night. Lifts ok if you like being a sardine!! Enough of the bad - a fantastic resort and lot's of fun was had by all. The weather was sooooo hot. Reps plentiful and very good. Food good although missed the croissants! The evening meals are excellent and everything is piping hot. Lot's of comments on here regarding price of drinks but I didn't find them any different to elsewhere. If you need to walk straight over the road to the huge supermarket (the locals go here) where you can find water etc for less than 30p. Very, very clean place, both the hotel and resort. Felt very safe walking around in the evenings, definitely no lager louts to be seen. Trips very very expensive. If you are happy to stay closer to home hop on a bus to Alcudia 1.3 euros or puerto pollensa 2 euros. Just turn right out of the hotel and the bus stop is about 100 yrds on the right. Also a mini train goes from there as well. All in all a great time had by all. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Skytours JUNE 2004 Opinion submitted in June 2004 by : KERRY, NICK, CAMERON- 26, 28, 8 Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Hotel excellant, food really goodand lots of and good choices, childrens catered for, nuggeys fish fingers,chips etc. bar is a bit pricey but there is a supermarket staight opposite for drinks by the pool.the garage opposite also sell ice! beach is 5 mins walk from the hotel. its 2 lefts or 2 rights straight down the road. do walk right into town english bars for your english soaps! all the pubs in town are all kid friendly( no lager louts seen).pirates and marineland are a must to do! reps are brilliant and kids club is great. 100% family friendly -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Skytours may 2004 Opinion submitted in June 2004 by : 72, 69, 44, 12, 11, 10 Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: we found the hotel to be very clean and the maids were in the room daily to change the bedding etc. We were on the first floor so we were not affected by the lifts which seemed to break down quite a lot. my parents were over the disco and found the noise to be quite loud, but because it was a lively hotel they just put up with it. we thought that the food was excellent and we were pleasantly surprised at how relaxing the hotel was. Some kids were allowed to do what they wanted and there was never any seats to see the entertainment unless you went straight after eating. My children very much enjoyed the pool because it was very spacious, but a lot of towels were on the sunbeds very early, however always managed to find some beds around the pool and we thought it was quite good because there was some shady areas. Never left the hotel much only to see the shops which were quite nice on an evening, and the huge market which is on a Friday. Also enjoyed the trip to marineland. The bar we visited was Williams bar just down the road. We can highly recommend this pub and we all really enjoyed William & Pacco's company, they really love children and are very friendly. All in all we really enjoyed ourselves and would go back to the hotel -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays - May 2004 Opinion submitted in May 2004 by : Rachel, Peter, Ryan, Ross, Samantha (31, 31, 11, 9, 5 Resort Rating: Average Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: We Arrived on May 6th 2004 and found the hotel to be very clean and spacious. Absolutely excellent for families with kids. Swimming pool was huge but cold, proberly due to the time of the year. We found the food to be excellent, loads of choice and different food each night. Excellent kids choice and desserts. Reps where unusually brilliant. Constantly in the hotel and available anytime you need them. A great big thanks to Bo and Marie. These two are fantastic!! Brilliant with the kids and the adults. Always finding stuff for everyone to do. Kids clubs are brilliant, split into groups for each age every single day. 4 out of 7 evenings also. Kids play area is fantasic also. Beach is lovely, plenty of sunbeds and lots of sand. Sea was warmer than the pool! The only downside was the lifts. We had a wheelchair to get onto the 4th floor and they are very small you could barely get him in there but we managed. For a hotel that size there really should be bigger lifts. Also virtually every day one broke down. Resort is more expensive than most so shop around. Highly recommended for families with kids!!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Skytours - 2004 Opinion submitted in Aug 2004 by : R.J CHESHIRE 38,36,59,60,60,and 8 Resort Rating: Average Accommodation Rating: Average My/Our Holiday Review: Stoped in Hotel Haiti!!!!! not so good at all, this Hotel needs a good look at its health and safety ! IE Glasses around the pool, should be plastic ! none in site, one of our party cut a foot on some broken glass on the pool side , sun umbrellas only about 30 and old and broken, wire sticking out! we seen one lady almost take an eye out! she did cut her eye lid, good job she had sun glasses on , they took most of the impact, lifts useles, keep breaking down! no tv's or fridges avalable, not even at an extra cost! ok thats most of the bad points, so now the good points, staff very good and friendly, esp the kids zone reps fantastic, and great fun! hotel shows very good, food basic but ok ,also very clean! maids work very hard. sorry Haiti not for us ! we will not be back again! rated 3star I would say its a 2star. P.S bar staff spot on great fun , and you can trust them not too rip you off. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Haiti - C'an Picafort Operator and Date: (Thomson Holidays Direct) Thomson Holidays /skytours 2004 Opinion submitted in July 2004 by : suzanne bennett.co durham,(35,32,2) Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: the hotel was very clean and well maintained to a very high standard.rooms were of average size ,clean and well looked after.air conditioning very good which you could turn higher or lower if needed.rooms cleaned every day with clean towels provided. in the brochure the food was explained as no fuss meals which was an insult to the chefs,the food was very very good,a varied choice of meat and fish,salads,vegetablesetc cooked to a high standard,deserts that were fantastic.breakfats were very good with a good variety for everyone.each day there was something different.the staff were friendly to us and my little boy. there was only one problem and it wasnt the hotel or the staff,it was certain individuals who placed there beach towels on the beds at 5.00.so by the time we got there at 8.30 there wasnt any left,so we went to the beach instead.which was 5-10 mins walk away.plenty of pubs and bars for couples and families.beach very clean.taxi into alcudia cost about 10 eoros,well worth a visit. i would definently go back to this hotel and resort. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holiday Village Viva - Can Picafort Operator and Date: July 2007 Opinion submitted in August 2007 by : 40,39,7,3 Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Returned from Holiday Village Viva on 4th August 2007. The Holiday Village experience is fantastic for children and very safe. We went to the Village in Costa Del Sol last year and knew what to expect. If it is your first trip it will take a couple of days to adjust to your holiday. I would liken it to spending 2 weeks in the the wacky wharehouse!! Accomadation is excellent, very spacious, no drinks in fridge like at the Village in Costa Del Sol. Food very good and plenty of choice in main dining area, Italian resturaunt and Carribean Grill resturaunt very good. Bar Staff very good and very quick, look out for "yes please", he is the fastest barman i have ever seen. No restrictions on drinks and served in glasses not plastic cups. Kids clubs excellent, lots to do for all ages, soccer clubs, raft building, pirate hunts etc... Entertainment team work very hard to entertain, outside entertaiment brought in as well. You are only 10 minutes walk away from the beach, which we did on several accasions. Sunbeds and umbrellas are the big issue. After 3 days of getting up ridiculously early to get just an umbrella we bought our own and went on the grass, only 6 euros in the town.People were wrapping towels around umbrellas at 3pm in the morning so when we got up there were none left. Sunbeds are chained up and unlocked between 8.30 and 9.00.We are definately worse than the Germans wnhen it comes to umbrellas and sunbeds! Overall we had a great time and will visit other Holiday Villages in the future or until my children have left home. You must be prepared to get involved and have fun. If you are looking for a peaceful two weeks reading a book on a sunbed then you may want to book something else, having said that the kids clubs do allow you to have adult time. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holiday Village Viva - Can Picafort Operator and Date: First Choice - June 2007 Opinion submitted in June 2007 by : Louise, Michael, Nathan, Adam Davies (34,36,7and 4) Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Opinion: Just got back from to amazing 2 weeks at the Viva and can't beleive some people on this site had complained. Staff:- The hotel is spotless there are cleaners everywhere (even cleaning the loos at 11pm), the waiters and waitresses are all polite and on the ball taking your empty plates away immediately leaving you room on your table to get more food if desired. All staff from reception speak excellant english. Food:- We have never ate so well even our youngest who can be a bit difficult, the buffet restaurant has so much choice i'm a vegetarian and there were always at least 3 veg main choices at every meal even though it was half term 1st week it was never over crowded, the snack bar also had a wide range of snacks to offer all very good. The Carribbian Grill and Italian Restaurant are excellant and they are NOT the same food from the main restauraunt as someone else has written, i reccomend the soups for starters they were lovely (tomatoe/asparagus). Entertainment:- Amazing we never saw the same show twice in 2 weeks which i know is very good but a shame too as Jamie's Justin Timberlake tribute was the best. Ruth, Jamie and Gareth work so hard, The In-to-action reps deserve a mention too they are so safety concious on all activities but have a great way of making the kids feel at ease, Tom, Olie, Alex the boys are still talking about you. The kids clubs are brilliant both my boys got their worth and reps there too are just great with the kids, they run basically throughout the day all day and even into the evening, the chocolate party was a favourite as was the bugs bunny party. Sunbed Situation:- There is no problem with getting a sunbed as they are chained up until 9am and you could still get a bed at 9.20-9.30 the problem was the sun parasels. There simply isn't enough of them and this resulted in people tagging them with their towels to ensure they got one a suggestion would be if they allocated 1 parasel per room. Can Pica Fort:- A lovely little quiet resort with lots of small bars and lovely shops along a lovely clean beach with a matching shallow sea the sea front is also pedestrianised which is an added bonus if you have small kids. Overall Summing up:- Roll on next year we have already booked for the new Cyprus Village and intend to only do the villages of First Choice from now on as nothing can compete (and believe me we are well travelled)!!!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holiday Village Viva - Can Picafort Operator and Date: first choice may 2007 Opinion submitted in June 2007 by : nan/grandad 60s grandaughters 10. 9.rotherham Resort Rating: Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Spent one week a/i village viva spring bank couldn,t fault it at all.Childrens clubs (wavelenght)were great according to grandkids and the reps were the same.All the reps worked their butts off to keep everyone entertained and very friendly.Apartment on the second floor was clean had aview of the pools and best of all the sunbeds were not unlocked till 9am each morning so no need to get up at dawn to reserve one Meals we thought were about 3* but the complex definitley4You canalso hire beach towels there so save on luggage space there,s alaundry there as well.All in all alovely week especially if you,ve got children otherwise it,ll be too loud for you. A tip /heard that the number 4 and 5 blocks were best. especially if you get asecond floor room like us .Thank you allthe reps and staff at village viva.Go for it. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holiday Village Viva - Can Picafort Operator and Date:* first choice 1-15 may 2007 Opinion submitted in May 2007 by : 28,24,24,23,5,2,2 Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Just returned from 2 weeks in the holiday village viva and would definately return in the future. We arrived on the very first day of the season but were surprised with the amount of people around.The rooms were lovely and spacious with balconies overlooking several parts of the complex, we were in block 2 which overlooked gardens straight ahead and the pool over to the left. The outdoor pool was a good size but was a bit cold for the kids to get into they preffered the indoor pool as it was heated but maybe a little on the small side! We were all inclusive and would reccomend this to anyone looking to book this holiday as there were a a few families that started off self catering then changed to all inclusive after a few days as it is a much better choice. Breakfast has a choice of cereal, fresh fruit, toast or full english, the pool side bar served the snacks with a choice of salads,cheeseburgers,hotdogs,pizzas and sandwiches, evening meals got a bit repetative towards the end but was always something to eat, even for fussy kids!! The first choice reps are at this hotel from 8 in the morning till 9 at night and someone is always at the desk if you ned them. First choice dont offer that many good trips and the ones they do offer are very expensive.The entertainment team are fantastic, they do live shows every single night and also do bingo(has great prizes of about 250euros for full house) well worth playing,we won twice!! We would definately return to this holiday village in the future but will maybe visit other holiday villages first to see if any are as good as this one. i can assure you that you will have a great holiday here. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holiday Village Viva - Can Picafort Operator and Date: First Choice - 2007 Opinion submitted in June 2007 by : Dave Smith - Romford (41,40,38,37,36,34,33,33,32,29,7,6,6,6,6,4,4,4,4,3,1) Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Our group was looking for Family Holiday that was geared towards Kids having fun and no stress at meal times and we were not disappointed. First the Hotel: The Holiday Village is extremely clean; there was always a member of staff tidying up or cleaning floors, windows etc. The maid service in the rooms was also very good although they did sometimes knock quite early. The rooms are very large. We only went with the standard rooms and they were plenty big enough for a family of four. The kitchen was tiny, but as we were AI it was of no use to us. Entertainment: From an adults perspective it was CRP! The FC Reps tried very hard but they could only work with what they are given by the Holiday Company and it was poor. Although they have to take some of the blame for the outside entertainers which were nearly all rubbish. Especially avoid the 'Pop Stars the Rivals' night and the comedian night. We saw two 'funny' men there and both tried to sing as well. The northerners loved it, but they would! On the flip-side, the Kids loved the entertainment. They liked both sets, Adults and Children's. For the Kids: The Clubs were easy to get in to and had a large capacity. Some of the children in our group only went in a couple of times because they were bored. Most of them enjoyed it, but be warned they are quite repetitive. They had Medieval Magic six times in two weeks. Archery is good and the mini-golf is rubbish. The cinema is a good idea as it gets the kids out of the sun in the afternoon, but a couple of times they could not get the projector working. Facilities All good. Pools are clean and well looked after. I've read a lot about the sun beds and there is a shortage. They lock them up at night and unlock them at 9am. We went during half term and if you were not queuing for them at 9, you didn't get one. It was better our second week and they were available until about 10am. It sounds bad, but it was a good system. There was none of this rubbish of people reserving them at 6am etc. We did notice a couple of days before the end of the holiday that some people had started putting towels on umbrellas the night before. We mentioned it to the rep and a sign went up to say they would be removed. Splash playground is good but is only active for parts of the day and should have been on more often. One major annoyance is there are no toilets in the dining room. You have to leave and walk a fair distance if you or your kids need to go. Often you will come back to find your table cleared and your food gone. Supermarket is expensive, don't use it. If you want a quiet drink go to the sports bar. Food/Drinks: In the hall it was very good, but can get a little repetitive. They should extend the kids food for longer, but in saying that, ours ate the adult food as it was healthier and not all with chips. You will always find something to eat. The fresh omlettes at lunchtime are very good. The snack bar was fine. The salads are pretty good. Snacks in the evening are Cheese and Ham sandwiches and that's all. If you get the munchies you need to buy from the shops during the day as you can't get crisps etc in the evening. The two restaurants were not great. Caribbean Grill was bad, the Italian not so bad. Desserts not great. Good choice of drinks. BEWARE - the 'Fruit Juice' simply is not. Its concentrate, like the Robinsons stuff that you dilute with water. STAFF: Very friendly, helpful and hardworking. SURROUNDING AREA: Town and beach is easily walked to. The Beach is fine and the children loved it. You can get a packed lunch from the Hotel, which is a mixed bag, but on the whole is pretty good. WOULD WE RETURN: Yes. We all had a great time. You have to accept that it will not tick all the boxes, but it ticks most for most people. It's a place for young families and not couples or the elderly. Last piece of advice. Book your own cab/coach from the airport. FC charge £175 return. We used a company on the internet, with an office in Palma airport and it was less that a £70 return. We beat the coach and were less stressful. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holiday Village Viva - Can Picafort Operator and Date: First Choice - October 2006 Opinion submitted in October 2006 by : Debbie (47,43,43,40) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: There was nothing at all that we could fault. The apartments were good size, the maid service was great, the food and drink was great, the reception was great and the First Choice Reps were fantastic. The entertainment at night was worth going to see the First Choice crew done the entertainment and they were brilliant and worked very hard. The pool was cold, but once you were in you did'nt notice it. Don't miss the Italian night, it was the best three course meal we have ever had. You can go to Palma on the bus for 8 euros and 80 cents return, if you turn right when you come out of the reception and a 1 minute walk to the end of the road you be at the bus stop for Palma, once there go to the tourist information and get a map, you'll need one as Palma is massive, don't miss the palace or cathederal, they are both well worth seeing. Buses are cheap and easy to use. Would certainly recommend this place and would'nt hesitate to go back. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holiday Village Viva - Can Picafort Operator and Date: First Choice - Sep 2006 Opinion submitted in October 2006 by : Sharon and Stacey (50,19) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: Me and my mum have just returned on Tuesday from a week stay at the Holiday Village Viva. We stayed there from 19th - 26th. Transfer time from the airport is about 1hr. We were in block 2 which is behind block 1 and block 1 over looked the mini golf. We were on floor 1 so only heard people walking one floor above us not 2. We were lucky and did not have a problem with ants but some people we spoke to had problems. We had a really nice time but would not stay there again. I will go in to more detail below. Hotel Cleanliness - It was spotless. Always people cleaning. Rooms were cleaned except Wednesday and Sunday (they don't come on these days) and towels changed when placed in the bath. Sheets on the bed were changed and floors were cleaned. Our apartment was clean and very large. Hotel Food - The food was nice but on the menu everynight there always seemed to be either pork or veal cooked in everyway you could and there was always some fish dish. Breakfast there was always cereal, pancakes, fruit, full english breakfast and bread for toast. Be warned the toasters take forever, once I put mine in 6 times and still did not toast properly. Lunch I can't comment on as we were down the beach everyday and just bought snacks from the supermarkets on the beach front. Dinner as I said always pork or veal. There was always chips everyday sometimes even for breakfast (yuk!), a couple of nights they had chicken, pasta etc. Deserts they had a lot of but somenights had the same. Also dinner was 6-6.30pm kids menu and 6.30-9pm dinner but be warned we used to go at 8pm and by 8.30pm the kitchen staff started to take food away which was a bit unfair as it was till 9pm. Menu could be improved. Hotel Location - The hotel location was in a very nice quite area about a 8 minute walk to the beach without young children. Hotel Staff - They were great, always there to help and very friendly. The same goes for the first choice reps. They are there from 9am till 9pm I think and always helpful and the notice board always has places to visit. We spoke to one couple on the beach who were with Thomson Holidays and they said there reps were never there and had to call a number to speak to them and all the announcements were in German so I can't complain. Entertainmnet - I can't comment on this as we never watched it by the time we got back from the beach everyday and had dinner it was about 9pm and we were very tired. Childrens entertainment starts about 8pm then bingo at 9.30pm and adults entertainment starts at 10pm and we could not stay up that long. The hotel overall is very nice but hardley anybody spoke to us. There were a lot of very unfriendly northerners who were there and we were told back when we booked this holiday that there would not be many children there as it was mid September and were informed by Billy the first choice rep there were 200 under 5's there and that did not include the other children. Did not use the pool as full of children and northerners. The sunbed situation seemed to be ok as was not peek season and seemed to be sunbeds free. The beach at Can Picafort is really nice (we spent every day there) but full of Germans. It is 7.50 euros for 2 sunbeds and a palm tree which we payed everyday except friday when we went to Can Picafort market which is well worth going to. We would not stay at this hotel again not because it was horrible but next time we will stay somewhere either self catering or half board as we never took full advantage of the all inclusive package. We would defintley go back to Can Picafort as it was a lovely resort -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holiday Village Viva - Can Picafort Operator and Date: August 2006 Opinion submitted in September 2006 by : Vicky, John, Oliver & Sophie, 39,42,6,1 Resort Rating: Average Accommodation Rating: Good My/Our Holiday Review: Basically Butlins abroad! Regimented dining sessions with lukewarm food. Up at 7 to reserve a parasol then back at 8.30 for a sunbed!! On arrival room had cockroaches coming through a large hole in the wall. We were moved after an hour but waited another hour for the cot to follow. This was after arriving at midnight. Rooms cleaned 5 times a week but only very superficially, still very dusty and floor never got mopped. Ants a bit of a problem until we got some ant killer from the maid. Sunbeds filthy. Long queues to get a drink. Entertainment dull, just the reps every night doing songs from shows and bingo! Come on First Choice we paid £3000 for this can you not stretch to paying for a few decent shows?? Staff in the hotel were lovely though and the girls in the creche were fantastic, especially Hannah. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holiday Village Viva - Can Picafort Operator and Date: First Choice - Aug 2006 Opinion submitted in September 2006 by : Simon Evans - Aug 06 ( 37,38,6,4) Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Upon arrival we were very impressed with the cleaniness and quality of the accommodation. The First Choice representatives were very professional and welcoming. The food was a buffet style which had a large variety and in general very good. The carribean grill and italian restuarants however were not worth the reservation. The childrens entertainment was very good and the kids loved it.The adult entertainment was average. This would have been an excellent weeks rest but for the sunbed saga. Basically you had to get up before 8am to get a sunbed and earlier for a parasol around the swimming pool. This practice definitely took the gloss off this resort. The First choice representative stated quote It was law that there were only 2.5 sunbeds per apartment. I would say again the children loved the holiday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holiday Village Viva - Can Picafort Operator and Date: falcon august 2006 Opinion submitted in September 2006 by : ann, gene, eoin--38, 36, 9 Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: fantastic holiday at viva village---apartments excellent-clean, spacious, great view over pools.Food great--first time going all inclusive and found it brilliant--allways great variety of choices and great flexibility of eating times.Waiting staff and staff in bar were exellent--always friendly and smiling--efficient at clearing away but never made you feel rushed .Pools were lovely and clean--2 main pools for kids were same depth thro-out --plenty room despite loads of kids and inflatables.Did need to go down early to get a sunbed.Entertainment team were fantastic--constant activities for kids and adults--high ropes were great--dont know how the team kept going but they were always friendly, happy and joking---wonderful with kids. Could strongly recommend holiday village viva as a fantastic family holiday -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holiday Village Viva - Can Picafor tOperator and Date: first choice august 2006 Opinion submitted in September 2006 by : richard boulger - bradford 40,38,9,4 Resort Rating: Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: what can i say a fantastic time had by all. The best family holiday we have had. Staff great rep's great food a dream. Would recommend this hotel to any family. All the area kept clean and tidy rooms spacious and clean if you did have a problem i.e. not enough pillows for us reported it to reception and the matter was resolved straight away. Only down side was the beach we found it dirty but the kids always wanted to stop in the hotel complex as there were so much to do for them day and night -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holiday Village Viva - Can Picafort Operator and Date: First Choice - August 2006 Opinion submitted in September 2006 by : Karen, Paul, Joe (5) and Tom (18 months) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: We stayed at the Holiday village from 15/08/2006 - 29/08/2006 and had a fab time. We were all inclusive and found it great. The rooms were a lovely size, they were very clean, the cleaner was lovely (our baby was sick all over his buggy and she helped us clean it all up). The food was great, I am a veggie and some days found it hard but the kids ate like pigs and tried all kinds of stuff they would never try at home. The entertainment was plentyful and there were lots of activities all day, everyday. My 5 year old had his birthday whilst we were away and the staff made a fuss off him which was much appreciated, nothing was too much when I asked them to assist. Can Picafort itself I found a let down but the hotel really did make up for that, it was great. I agree with what everyone else says about sun loungers. We got up about 8.20 and waited for a bed and if we would have come down much later then we would not have got one. We sat on the grass area as it was much safer than the pool area for our baby to run around. The pool was lovely and clean albeit a tad cold. Overall we had a fab time. I think when our baby is about 4 we will definately go back to this hotel as we probably never got as much out of it as we could have. This is the first all inclusive holiday that none of us have ended up sick or with an upset tummy, very clean and would definately recommend to all families. We met some really nice people whilst there and will definately return in the future -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holiday Village Viva - Can Picafort Operator and Date: First Choice - July 2006 Opinion submitted in August 2006 by : 36, 35 and 3 Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Just got back from a wonderful 2 week all inclusive break. I would recommend this to everyone but if you are going self catering be warned the kitchen is very small although perfectly formed. Room was spacious and bright and hotel was spotless. All the staff were professional and extremely helpful and there is lots to do. Kids club I thought could have more on display for the kids to do. My 3 year old would only go in twice and said she was bored although I think the number of children in there may have put her off. It was very busy in the afternoon session. Evening entertainment was wonderful and the best we had ever seen. Alexi, Sarah, Tom, Jamie and Tori were all true professionals and we even brought the CD which is very sad I know. Thanks guys! All I would say is if you are veggie like we all are tell your representative as the food can get boring although they did try. Also walk to be beach is 10/15 minutes and in the heat can be a bit much and also the beach is very crowded. Would definitely book again. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holiday Village Viva - Can Picafort Operator and Date: First Choice June 2006 Opinion submitted in August 2006 by : Coopers (39,28,14,12,5) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: No rating My/Our Holiday Review: We have just returned from a 2 week stay and it was lovely. Rooms were spotless and spacious (normally a shoe box) plently of room for us all. The beach was about a10 minute walk and there were the usual holiday shops,bars & restaurants. There is also a huge market on FRiday mornings which was good. We were all inclusive and the food was good, plenty of choice for everone (even fussy eaters). The pools were great and didint take your breath away when you jumped in! The kids club was great, staff and activities kept our youngest entertained up until 11.00pm. Plently for the older kids too. However they did moan that there wern't many teenagers - yet hundreds of toddlers. This is definately a family orientated complex and the splash park was fantastic. We went to the Caves of Drach at Porto Cristo - beautiful and made our own way on the local buses (timetables available from reception)for a few Euros - about an hour journey and also used local buses to go to Alcudia - lovely port & beach. The Sonamar Show was expensive but worth every penny - everyone enjoyed it. Also went to the Grande Ranche - horseriding in the sunset - again this was a good night out with a lovely BBQ & drinks. I would defineately go back there but perhaps only for 1 week rather than two - people were really friendly, lovely quiet resort. Hello to friends we met there -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holiday Village Viva - Can Picafort Operator and Date: First Choice - May 2006 Opinion submitted in July 2006 by : Janine, Ann and 1 infant, Nottingham, 23, 55, 2 Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: This was our 4th time to Can Picafort and 5th to Majorca. We found our stay in the Holiday Village to be, in one word, FANTASTIC. The whole complex was always kept clean and tidy, the rooms were a big surprise considering we was All Inclusive and we did not expect to have an apartment with kitchen facilities. (This was of course a good surprise). The food was always to a high standard and there was always a good selection available. One factor we did like was the childrens menu which started 30 mins before the rest of the guests could go into the dining room. During our stay, where we had 1 day of rain, the staff put on lots of extra DVDs near the indoor pool for the children so they still had something to do during that day. These films were also played during peak times in the day. With regards to the entertainment in the evening, we did not see that much as we prefer to go out for a walk in the evenings, but on our final night we did stay and the act that were on where brilliant (we wished we had stayed in to see more). In the bars at night, we also found that no matter what drink you ordered, that was what you got, and none of the watered down stuff. We found ALL of the First Choice Reps to always be there when needed, always seen in and around the complex and always with a smile on their faces. The only slight drawback was the size of the baby pool and at that time of year we was advised not to let my daughter go in the pool as it was so cold. All in all a fantastic holiday to which we have already priced up to return next year. This Holiday Village comes highly recommended by us. And so does Can Picafort and Majorca. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holiday Village Viva - Can Picafort Operator and Date: first coice - 2006 Opinion submitted in September 2006 by : julie blake 37, 42, 11, 11 Resort Rating: Good Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: Excellent weather for the whole two week stay, we stayed all inclusive for the first time. Accomodation was very clean and spacious, we did have ants but once we reported this it was dealt with very quickly. The only gripe about the accomodation was the tile floors, not a problem inside the room but was noisey with people outside going to their rooms that was annoying!! Food o.k bit bland and repetative, we struggled at times to be excited about the food, lots of veal. Drinks o.k locally produced. Entertainment bit boring at times not many proffessional acts, a lot was done by the reps. Late night disco in the sports bar was ok but lots of unacompanied children roaming around. Sunbeds! we had to get up early every day to put our towels down 8.30am they were unchained and we ended up on the grass as pool area was packed, but this was nice and peaceful. Staff very friendly and polite. shop well stocked and reasonably priced. Approx 10 minute walk to the beach with lots of dog mess on the way and stray dogs some of which were very unwell looking. Nice enough beach but full of Germans. Overall a good holiday with lots of activities for both adults and children, lovely weather, nice resort, would recommend it for a nice family holiday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holiday Village Viva - Can Picafort Operator and Date: First Choice - 2006 Opinion submitted in July 2006 by : Phil Morris - Swindon (56,56) Resort Rating: Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Firstly, the real name of this hotel village is "Viva Ca'n Picafort" and not "Holiday Village Viva" as it is commonly referred to. This saves confusion, especially with Taxi drivers, with "Viva Mallorca" which is another "Holiday Village Viva" a few hundred metres down the rod in the resort. The good points about the holiday village are first class accommodation, excellent grounds and buildings, first class staff and a standard of cleanliness, which we have not seen before is our many visits to the island. This is an "Aparthotel" which means that the accommodation is all in apartments comprising a large living room, large separate bedroom, washbasin area and separate bathroom with bath/shower and shower cubicle. There is a full sized refrigerator with a kitchen sink and 2-ring electric cooker above. SELECT rooms also have a pool view, DVD player, bathrobes and slippers and complimentary tea and coffee including a full size filter coffee machine. The refrigerator is permanently powered but inserting the door key-card into a slot by the door controls all other electricity. Standard rooms tend to face away from the central area and can overlook the road but traffic noise is not a problem. The apartments are arranged as 5 blocks around the edge of the complex with the central area given over to 2 pools, 1 large "figure of eight" pool and I smaller circular pool. The pools and associated pool bar are set in beautifully maintained grounds with lawns, trees and bushes. The apartment blocks are 3-storey with open interiors and feature an indoor garden with trees and shrubs as a centrepiece. Maid service is NOT provided on Sundays and Wednesdays. Entertainment is provided, of varying quality by the on-site entertainment team with a few "professional" acts, on a large open-air stage in the central area. In bad weather, the entertainment is held in the large Salon Bar, which also has a large video screen where films are shown for the children during the day. The Salon Bar is open from 10 AM to 12 midnight and the Pool Bar is open from 10 AM to 6 PM. A small shop is located on-site with a limited range of items but at high prices. Please be aware the shop closes at 6 PM on Saturdays so if you are self-catering and arrive late, be prepared to either buy restaurant tokens or go into the resort for essentials/food. The main buffet restaurant is set to one side of the central area and is well appointed with excellent staff and pleasant décor. The Pool Bar offer snacks including hot dogs, hamburgers and pizza slices. The holiday village is set in a quiet residential area about 10-15 minutes walk from the beach. The walk to the beach is downhill all the way but the gradient is gentle and should present no problems on the return journey unless you are really unfit. The resort of Ca'n Picafort is predominately German and offers a very large beach with sun beds and umbrellas for hire. Most of the beach is backed by a wide promenade with numerous bars and shops. The main shopping street of the resort runs parallel to and about 50 metres behind the beach. What lets the holiday village down is the food and guests! The food is of poor quality with limited choice. We are well acquainted with All Inclusive hotels on Mallorca and have never had food as bad as this establishment offers. I do wonder what other reviewers eat at home when they describe the food as "great"! As for the guests, they seem to have little regard for what their children get up to and the look on the grounds men's faces in the morning says it all as they try to repair the damage done to their flower beds and trees which the children seem to delight in vandalizing each evening. There is no noise curfew and families returning to their apartments after the entertainment ends at 11 PM seem to show no concern for other guests who might have retired early. Sun beds are hard to find as, despite there being a "no reserving" rule, no one enforces this as the staff have suffered too much abuse in the past and now refuse to enforce the rule. If you want a restful holiday, go somewhere else! If you are happy with wall to wall noise morning to night, you will feel at home. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holiday Village Viva - Can Picafort Operator and Date: First Choice - Sept 2005 Opinion submitted in June 2006 by : Mark Davies - Midlands (36,34,3) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: We went to holiday Village Viva in September 2005, this was our first Package holiday and we were a little aprehensive. We need not have worried. We found the whole experience great. The staff were helpful, the accomodation was clean tidy and nice. The food...well..out of this world. We have a young daughter and we need not have worried about her finding things she would like...the choice was amazing and the type of food was excellent. There were plenty of sun beds, plenty of space and the pools and activities were very well run. Only complaint? We only went for a week. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holiday Village Viva - Can Picafort Operator and Date: (First Choice Discounts) First Choice - Sep 2005 Opinion submitted in Oct 2005 by : matt + nicky (35,31,9,4,0) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: A wonderful holiday, It was not crowded at the resort, so we never had problems finding sunbeds, or space in the bar. The apartment was wonderful, the boys had sofa beds, the baby had a lovely solid wooden cot in our room. Two showers, a bath, kitchen, all cleaned 5 times weekly. The all inclusive food was really good, enormous choice every meal time, even at 11 pm when we arrived there was a large buffet selection available. They had a separate mealtime for children, but ours are good eaters, and tried everything we did, and loved it. The pool area was clean with lifeguards in attendance. You could hire towels with just a ?5 deposit, that could be changed twice weekly, sothere is no need to take bulky beach towels in cases. Thewater could be cold at times, but soon warmed up once in. All in all it was a thoroughly enjoyable holiday, we have only ever done independant bookings before, but would definately package here again. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holiday Village Viva - Can Picafort Operator and Date: (First Choice Discounts) First Choice - september 2005 Opinion submitted in Oct 2005 by : phil ryan-culver - september 42,39.17,14,1 Resort Rating: Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: hi, just got back from can picafort. the holiday village was absolutely beautiful, the apartments are spotless and the cots for hire are pine cots and almost brand new condition.The cleaning staff are brilliant as are all the staff at the resort. However, the pools, both indoors and out, were freezing cold, so we just jumped in and kept moving! the onsite shop is expensive but if you dont mind a short walk there is a supermarket where everything is alot cheaper! However, our biggest gripe is the 'PIRATES' show which the reps sell to you..beware of it if you have children under the age of two. We were at no point told that we could not take our toddlers pushchair into the show or that although they do provide a meal there is no highchairs for infants and the seating is a perch not proper seats so you are left trying to hold a toddler in your arms for not only the one hour journey to the show but a further two hours in the show!! As any of you with toddlers will know this is not possible as they scream and throw tantrums if they cannot get down and they would fall off they perches they provide. We had to take turns going outside with our toddler and missed a hugh chunk of the show, which incidentally is very good but very expensive for what it is around £50 each!! Apart from that, the holiday was brill!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holiday Village Viva - Can Picafort Operator and Date: (First Choice Discounts) First Choice Aug 2005 Opinion submitted in Sept 2005 by : 47, 43, 7, 4 Resort Rating: Average Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: dissapointed with this place does not have a great deal more than a good 4 star apartment block. hotel staff excellent food excellent. its the first choice staff that is poor. they are to young and inexperienced - gave me wrong information when my child was ill simply due to their lack of experience. pool to deep for children under 7, baby pool tiny so many people unhappy about this. entertainment awful but i think thats standard in most places and it kind of makes the holiday as its so bad!. Not enough to do for young children, excellent for 8 - 12. good points splash park good, hotel staff excellent, place spotless clean negatives - to deep pool, poor first choice staff, not enough for young children. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holiday Village Viva - Can Picafort Operator and Date: (First Choice Discounts) First Choice - July and August 2005 Opinion submitted in Sept 2005 by : The Reidy Family - Birmingham Christine(44)John(41)Katherine(11)Liam(9) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: We all absoulutely loved the holiday. As a matter of fact have booked up for next year as well. (We also persuaded some friends) Accomadation The rooms were lovely we were all inclusive but there was still a cooker well the works. There were two full size wardrobes a bathroom with a shower that can fit all four of us in. There is also two sofa beds (the kids beds)and a TV with some English speaking channels such as Sky News and Eurosport. Entertainment The entertainers were excellent. Spiky Mike, Dee, Natalie, Katie, Stu and jenny were really happy and up for anything. Even Dee, Mike and Stu got chucked in the pool one night. The entertainment was good especially Naughty Nigel Harvey. powder Blue (the cabaret act) could of been better and sang Amarillo every night in the sports bar. Kids Club Both kids enjoyed the Kids Club. Liam was 9 half way through the holiday so he spent most of the holiday in Bugs Club. katherine really enjoyed Wavelength especially the Trampolining and Snorkelling. Liam didn't really enjoy Bugs Club seeing as he was really too old for it. Wavelength was much more enjoyable. Katherine especially liked Sam because she was really fun and did nearly all of the activities that she did. You did have to queue up at 20:00 every night to book for kids club the next day. But the queue can go down quite quickly. Food and Drink The food was most enjoyable and Liam (a very fussy eater) enjoyed many foods. The whole family especially enjoyed the theme nights on Tuesday it was Majorcan night and on Friday it was Mexican night. The mexican was especially yummy and had Nacho's and dips which were delicious. The drinks were fine. It was local beer and lots of wine. There are also some cocktails and lots and lots of Soft drinks. For all Inclusive there is also a tea and coffee machine. The snack bar was most ejyable and the kids enjoyed burgers and chips and hot dogs. Christine liked the Tuna Salad and Fresh Fruit. Katherine liked Francisco because he was always so friendly and has a smile on his face. Overall The holiday was a sucess and the whole family can't wait until next year. It was a real shame that Dee and Spiky Mike had to go to the Turkey Holiday Village but we hope tnat they come back for next year. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holiday Village Viva - Can Picafort Operator and Date: (First Choice Discounts) First Choice - August 2005 Opinion submitted in Sept 2005 by : Tracey Gearing - Kent (41,41, 6, 4) Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: I have just arrived back from a fantastic 2 weeks at the Viva Holiday Village. The hotel complex was fantastic as was the accommodation (for once plenty of cupboard/hanging space). I was very impressed with the cleanliness throughout the complex at all times. The kids loved the kids clubs and talked endlessly about Scott and Vicky and all the fun they had, they were both adament they wanted to go each day. Despite the entertainment team being two staff down they kept us entertained all day/night - a big thank you to Stuart, Katie, Natalie and the lovely Jenny for making us laugh. The food was good, plenty of variety and always fresh. The only complaint I would have would be the total chaos of the transport taking guests on exercusions - 21/4 hours travelling to The Pirate Adventure - we flew from Gatwick to Palma in less time, and over an hour waiting for a coach to take us riding at Rancho Grande, by which time most of the ride was in the dark! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holiday Village Viva - Can Picafort Operator and Date: (First Choice Discounts) First Choice august 2005 Opinion submitted in Sept 2005 by : benson family 37 34 12 6 Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Opinion: Warning!!!!!! Get up early for a sunbed all the best spots were gone before 8am!!! Reps said there was enough sunbeds for everyone despite this we couldn,t find any an had to put our towels on the grass on more than one occasion {if we wanted a lie in} apart from that the holiday was excellent we didn,t want to come home. The rooms were great no complaints at all. The food was lovely great choice i will say it was very very busy felt a bit like a cattle market at times. There is no music round the pool we did miss that. We had to sit inside for 3 out of 10 nights because the sound system had broke wasn,t as nice as sitting outside. The walk to the beach isn,t to bad but it,s up hill on the way back!!!! Can picafort is very nice the beach was lovely but not really a good choice of shops if you like a bit of retail therapy. On the whole we had a great holiday and would reccomend holiday viva. We met a lovely family andy and paula and our kids had a great time with alex and george which made it a memorable holiday for them. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holiday Village Viva - Can Picafort Operator and Date: (First Choice Discounts) First Choice - August 2005 Opinion submitted in Sept 2005 by : A.P.Rivans 44,42,14,12,10,6.1/5 Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: The Holiday Village Viva is a great family complex, food and bars were excellent with polite staff. The complex was kept spotless. All inclusive is the best option fot this complex as on site shopping for self catering is limited. The beach is 700metres from the complex but across a busy and very dangerous road so be careful. Beach is full of Germans and can be full of sea weed. Down side for those with tiny tots (just walking)the small pool is too deep and there is very limited provisions for them. However for those who took an interest in their own kids the holiday was fine. Sunbeds - if your not out and on a sunbed by 8am you have no chance despite what they say. I went 13th Aug to 27th Aug so it was packed. To some up i would give it 9/10 and well worth going all inclusive. We had ants in the apartment but so did everyone else on the ground floor, we reported this and it was dealt with fairly quickly. Service was excellent. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holiday Village Viva - Can Picafort Operator and Date: July 2005 Opinion submitted in Aug 2005 by : 36, 36, 11, 9 Resort Rating: Average Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: This is a lovely clean hotel situated in a residential area of the resort. It is not a particularly pretty resort but contrary to other reports it is only a short walk to both the shops and the beach, albeit you have to cross a very busy road to get there. There are ample shops and bars, not that you need them if you are all inclusive. If you walk along the beach towards Alcudia you can easily get a quiet spot all to yourself, but watch out for the naturists!!! The food is fantastic. Plenty of choice every day. As a family of 4 we definitely got our 'moneys worth'. The service is spot on, hardly had to wait in a queue for both food and drinks all fortnight. Complex clean and very child friendly. However, if you have not got kids and you want a peaceful hol don't go there. Can't believe some folk have actually complained about queue for kids' clubs. I found children's reps very attentive and friendly. It's definitley worth a visit to Car Grill where you get a delicious meal and personal service, a change from the fantastic buffet. Entertainment is fine. Everyone really tried their best. We loved the comedian and the kids will love the shows even if they are a bit cheesy. All in all this is a really great hotel. The only problem really were the guests who let their kids continuously play on the grass ignoring the signs - DO NOT PLAY ON THE GRASS!!! If you want to have a good time here you certainly will, enjoy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holiday Village Viva - Can Picafort Operator and Date: eclipse-july 2005 Opinion submitted in Aug 2005 by : geoff wigan-(44, 42, 40, 39, 39, 39, 16, 15, 14, 12, 11, 7) Resort Rating: Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: having read some of the negative reviews i could not fault this complex rooms are very spacious and clean. we took all- inclusive when we arrived worked out a lot cheaper doing it this way. restaurant exellent,food excellent anyone who couldn't be happy with the choices victor meldrew comes to mind,clean,lovely and cool fantastic.we didnt palm our kids of to any club but did notice queing for them. sunbeds exellent idea taking the towels of before 9 we went down about 8 ish no problems for 8 sunbeds. Reps good but i wouldn't say any stood out. all the same entertainment at night seen the same thing for the last 4-5 years but im not complaining about it the kids still love it. the pool good but being made to get out when water polo/ kids floating rafts/canoing all in same day happened didn't get much pool that day. but apart from those 2 everything was exellent fantastic and would go back again. Resort-not as good as Alcudia,could do with a lick of paint and tidy up, usual selection of shops and resturants.10 min walk to the beach from hotel -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holiday Village Viva - Can Picafort Operator and Date: (First Choice Discounts) First Choice - July 2005 Opinion submitted in July 2005 by : Louise Tulip- (35,28,3,5,45,53) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Excellent holiday something for everyone. Kids club was excellent there was a queue every night but at least two nights we were late out of dinner queue had gone and still got kids in for the next day! Would imagine it being very different during school holidays. The food was good my 3 yr old is very very fussy but managed to eat something every day. Resort was spotless an army of cleaners and staff. Our only minor gripe was the sun loungers no where near enough and the towel policy was a joke. The only morning we left our towels on loungers before 9 was at 8.50 and then my husband stayed till 8.57 before coming to breakfast when we returned towels were gone. Taken to reception. I understand that it was before 9 but not all towels were removed only odd ones- not very fair. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holiday Village Viva - Can Picafort Operator and Date: eclipse Direct - July 2005 Opinion submitted in July 2005 by : Mark 32,Andrea 36,Owen 5 and Luke 3 From Redditch Resort Rating: Very Good Accommodation Rating: Excellent My/Our Holiday Review: Arrived back home a week ago after having a great time. The Hotel position is a 10 minute walk to the beach and 5 mins to the town. Its in a lovely quite spot no noise at night. The resort has a great beach. The shops are varied from the traditional holiday shops the perfume shops, Jewellers and high class clothes shops. There appears to be many pubs and resturants to spend time in though we did not due to being all Inclusive and having kids that wanted to do the mini disco. The Hotel was very clean the staff very polite and cheerful. The rooms were massive and clean. The pool area was spotless though you will have to be up at 730 to get a sun bed. The food was very good though my only complaint is about the kids buffet it gets took away at 630 why it can't be there through out the sitting is beyond me. The reps were helpful and pleasant and the entertainment team were Fantastic. The Queue for putting names down for the kids club is not an issue. Started queueing at 755 with drink in hand some times they were a bit behind but not very often put names down no hassle always got a place for my boys. My eldest went to the swim kids which was brill he loved it and could swim by the end of the holiday without arm bands. Overall a great holiday would go back and would recommend people to go. Have a great time -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holiday Village Viva - Can Picafort Operator and Date: Eclipse - July 2005 Opinion submitted in July 2005 by : nicky- Herts (39,38. 3, 9) Resort Rating: Good Accommodation Rating: Good My/Our Holiday Review: We have just returned from the holiday village Viva and I am glad I am not going there in the next few weeks. The accomodation is spacious with the facilities to cater for self catering we were all Inclusive and wished we had not bothered. The food is a typical buffet every night with the option of eating in the Italian and Carribean grill which is one visit per family per restaurant. The food in the buffet is okay mainly pizza and chips with limited variety on meats apart from pork and veal.The Italian has a very limited menu and to be honest its not worth the visit. The main problem is that the site is not big enough to accomodate all the families with children. To get into a kids club its like watching a bun fight every night as you can only book from 8pm onwards. The queue normally starts around 7.30pm and you have to interupt your meal to get in the queue only to be told that the clubs are normally full as they only take a limited amount of children and to add to your misery its only one activity per child per day or you can add them in the movie night from 9pm till 11pm. This is no good for three year olds. For the older children very limited again only a games room and no other entertainment unless you can get them in the clubs. The beach is a good hike away need a buggy for young children not enough sun beds and brollies if you want a sunbed be prepared to get up at 7.30am and sit there till 9am otherwise your towels will be removed. Baby pool not adequate only six kids will fit in. Drinks are all local brew if you wanted branded drinks be prepared to pay . The complex is a little bit of a way out so be prepared to walk. Also the entertainment is mostly rep based not enough tables or chairs at night the resident duo is awful. All in all not really a 4 star as rated I went away under the illusion that there would be good kids clubs these were bland and uninteresting if you could get in.The best idea is to go self catering and do your own thing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holiday Village Viva - Can Picafort Operator and Date: (First Choice Discounts) First Choice - June 2005 Opinion submitted in Oct 2005 by : Antony - Surrey (42,35,4,2) Resort Rating: Excellent Accommodation Rating: Very Good My/Our Holiday Review: A superb family holiday. The children loved it.

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