Melia Cala d'Or

Don Millard

Our first time in Cala D’Or and if wasn’t for this charming hotel and it’s wonderful staff, I think we would have had a very disappointing vacation. Our stay was during the final days of the season in Cala D’Or and I suspect we benefited from the hotel and resort being quieter than usual. We find the term ‘boutique’ often misused when applied to a hotel, but not in this case. It’s small compared to surrounding hotels and feels in a different league altogether. The staff were fantastic; friendly, extremely accommodating, attentive and courteous. Special mention to Jonatan and Stephanie on reception and the waiting staff. All excellent! Our junior suite was well appointed and maintained, furnished in a classic style. We’ve stayed in 4 star hotels with more plush/stylish rooms but there was little here to complain about. Someplace to hang jackets and store shoes at the entrance to the suite would have been nice. The balcony furniture could be better, however the balcony itself was lovely with a view over beautiful gardens and the outdoor pool. The bed was exceptionally comfortable, the air conditioning whisper quiet and effective. We stayed B&B and the choice at the breakfast buffet was vast and of a very high quality. And it was a real treat to have breakfast accompanied by live piano music. Lunches at the pool bar again superb, and great value. We only ate in the restaurant one evening as the choice was fairly limited, but the meal was very pleasant. Afternoon tea, coffee and pastries served in the lounge offered a chance to meet with some of the other guests. The hotel is very close to the centre of town and a choice of beaches. Unfortunately (for us anyway) some of the nearby hotels and bars offer loud outdoor entertainment (tribute bands, karaoke and kids clubs) most evenings which is impossible to avoid anywhere in Cala D’Or. A bit annoying if you’re trying to read on your balcony but they do stop by 11 pm. And our rooms were well soundproofed once the balcony doors and windows were closed. We would happily stay in this hotel again but unfortunately we won’t be back to Cala D’Or. A big thanks to the hotel staff again, they made our stay here a very pleasant one.

ian murray

This a really classy hotel and beautifully designed and kitted out. Nice buffet breakfast but maybe let down food wise by the dinner menu which did not change. Needed a daily special. Otherwise, I could not fault the hotel. Staff exceptional and beautiful grounds. The grounds were constantly being manicured and there were plenty of sun beds around. The room was a good size and beds made every day.

Peter Millner

Entire hotel seemed to have been refurbished and upgraded since our lest visit ten years ago. The hotel staff were excellent, from reception staff to restaurant staff and housekeepers. Nothing too much trouble! Our room - a junior suite in the main building - was beautifully decorated and furnished and was cleaned daily. The food and service in the restaurant were first class. The grounds and the two pools were maintained to a very high standard. The location was perfect for us, just on the edge of the resort - so not noisy - but within a five minute walk of the main resort centre. This hotel definitely deserves its five star rating. It is no surprise that we were not the only returning guests. We will plan on many more stays here!

Tim Pascoe

Lovely setting, beaches and marina not far to walk. Nothing very Spanish about Cala D'or. Mainly eateries and tourist shops. Need to travel to experience Spain. Lovely breakfasts, plenty of variety. The hotel, surprisingly, does n5oot swipe your card at check in. They want to write your card details down. This is ill advised, so we didn't which meant we had to pay as you go. The hotel aspires to fine dining with foams and Jus but for half board there is a meat, fish and veg dish. We had Pork 4 days in a row and one veggie dish included crispy ham. Stick to B&B and either eat out or buy from the hotel a la carte.

Sonia Fu Clarke

We had a brilliant stay recently in October. Never been on a holiday with half board before but as it was our first trip with our little one we decided to try it to make it as predictable as possible. The food at this hotel was fantastic, not what I thought resort half board food would be like at all. The quality and presentation was what I would pay for normally when dining in the city. I have to say the food at Melia Cala d'Or was much better than the other local options in Cala d'Or so we definitely lucked out there. They were very accomodating delivering our half board dinner to our room in the evenings when our little one had gone to bed. Fortunately we stayed in a Junior Suite so we were able to enjoy our evenings in the living room without disturbing a sleeping baby. Facilities were just big enough to feel intimate and the staff were all so lovely. We had a brilliant and relaxing time with our little one and made some great memories.