Hotel Aptos. Royal Beach

Just returned from a 3 night stay with my wife. The hotel is excellent and very clean. The position is great, close to all bars, resteraunts and right on the sandy beach. On a negative note, the hotel and magaluff itself is full of gangs of lads and girls. The pool had a number stag and hen parties at it and on the friday afternoon it was very rowdy. We were both happy we didnt have our children with us. To conclude, the Hotel could not be faulted and would recommend, a family holiday with young children in July ??

Brown, Liverpool
Mature Couple (36+)

lots to do, soooo close to the beach, pool is massive, but its mostly for people with no confidence, rooms r big enoguh for 4!! beds compfy, no complaints!

Ben Thompsett, Scotland
Group of Young Friends/Couples

Just returned from a weeks stay at the Royal Beach. Studio a great size with fantastic views of the pool & beach. Had air con however couldnt get this to work very well. Would advise anyone staying to ask for a room on a high floor as all apartments on the first floor have awful security shutters which make the rooms look like a prison cell. Would definately stay here again.

Jo James, Tenby
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

if you are looking for a studio/apartment with fantastic sea views,near to shops ,bars and beach then you wont get any better than this without it affecting the pocket.if u are are group out for a stag/hen party then these fit the bill being close to nightclub and lively bars.the studios are well furnished,spacious and all have a view over the 2 great pools and sea.suiting couples who just want to relax on the balcony with a glass or two at the end of day. we went s/c as we read the food wasnt up to much ,but glad we did as the studio kitchen is well acquiped and plenty of good eateries on doorstep.there is only one fault if any that is if you are a light sleeper you may be put off with the noice of late night drinkers returning into the building as the hallways echo-didnt bother me but might see it a problem to some. but all in all would and will def be going back there with my husband .thanks for a great time.

sandra mckinley, wigan
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

Have stayed at the royal beach now for over 12yra ,every year in august for 3 wks .and we love it .we have made so many friends and we have had so many good times . The hotel is spotless,and the staff do all they can to help .we now have a circle of friends who go every year at the same time.the views are fantastic ,rollon this year our daughter is getting married in Magaluf as we love it so much.

carol , liverpool
Family with teenagers 12+

My fiance, best friend and I have just come home from 4 days and 3 nights in Magaluf, staying at the Royal Beach, we were booked into the Martinique but after arriving there and it being over booked they transfered us...and we're glad they did!! The Royal Beach is gorgeous, less than 2meters away from the beach and a gorgeous large swimming pool and childrens pool!! loads of sunbeds-we were out there every day and didn't pay once-and we were never asked to either. Food was awful....thankfully we were self catering so ate out (steak house is fantastic, as is the bar that is on the left and across the road as you walk out of the hotel-NOT THE ONE DIRECTLY OPP) wouldn't recommend Tom Brown's-appalling service, rubbish food and very unclean. Hotel triple room was more than adequate with fab views...beds are quite hard though and pillows really hurt your neck (take your own pillow!!) staff....somewhat helpful-didn't tell us that we couldn't have a late checkout on sunday or monday and didnt really understand us.

Aimee Cartmell, Lytham St Annes
Group of Young Friends/Couples

Just came back from Royal Beach 29/05/07 had a fantastic time. Hotel was brilliant very clean staff very friendly. First time we have been half board and I could not fault it at all the food was so good with a different variety. Swimming pools were great, mt 3 year old loved the outdoor pools aswell as the indoor pool. You couldn't have asked for the hotel to be situated in a better place, it was lovely right on the beach, lovely view from your balcony.Would definately go back to this hotel again.

Karen Andrew, Staines Middlesex England
Family with Children 11 and Under

Stayed at the Royal Beach 27th April to May 4th. 2007 Hotel was very clean and the staff very friendly and helpful. We stayed all inclusive with 2 year old son. Food in the resteraunt was good with a good choice, although not well catered for childs meals. All drinks were on tap so you just help yourself. Rooms very clean and spacious. We had a 1 Bed apartment overlooking the pool with a great view across the beach and the bay. Little bit noisey on a night as BSM night club is only a stones throw away. I can imagine it being very loud in the middle of the season. Didn't bother me as i wear earplugs! The little one slept at the front of the apartment so it was a lot quieter there. The only real moan i would have is from the 1st of may they charge for the sun beds. Which from what i could work out was between £1.50 - £2 per bed. depending on how the guy was feeling who collected the money. We budgeted for this before we went but some elderly couples were not very pleased with the extra expence. To conclude i would say if your a couple with small kids go early or late season. If your a party animal this a great base for you but go self catering.

Steve, Skelton, Cleveland
Other

Stayed at the Royal Beach just for a long weekend, the location was spot on right in the heart of Magalluf with plenty of bars restaurants and shops, situated right on the beach. The rooms were very spacious and clean, staff friendly enough, the food wasn't brilliant but was ok you would probably get fed up after a week of it but there are plenty of cheap places to eat out anyway, would def go back to this hotel. Magalluf is very lively so if you want a lively holiday then this is place to go.

Yvette & Tony, Rochdale, Lancs
Mature Couple (36+)

We spent a week at these hotel apartments in May 2006 and were extremely pleased with everything that we found. The accomodation and facilities in it were most satisfactory while the dining room and food beyond our expectations. The proximity of both the beach and shops were just what we wanted while there is not the usual rush in the mornings to grab the sun lougers which you find in many hotels. We have booked to return again this May.

kenneth beer, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Family with teenagers 12+

We stayed from 13 till 20 september and it was great!!!
The location is perfect, view to the sea when you wake up.
The food was delicious, every day there were other vegetables and fruits. Even for a vegetarion there was much choice in breakfast/dinner.
Perfect location with very friendly staff.

We couldn't have had a better holiday then right here in Royal Beach. The bus to Palma stops in front of the hotel.

We want to thank al the people working in Royal Beach very much for there hospitality and their humor. They are friendly from out of the heart, not because they have to.
Thanks for everything!!!!

math and marianne, vijlen/the netherlands
Mature Couple (36+)

Stayed at the Royal Beach Aparthotel in June 2006 for 16 nights. Excellent location in the centre of Magaluf, right on the beach and a two minute walk to the bars and clubs on the 'strip'. 1 bed apartments are huge with a seperate kitchen and large living area with table and chairs and 2 sofas. Although the apartment could do with some modernisation the rooms are bright and clean.

There is no air conditioning in the hotel although you can hire a small fan. Although the temp reached 34C during our stay we did not need to hire a fan as leaving the balcony door open most of the day provided the apartment with a cool breeze from the sea. Fab views from the balcony!!!

We were dissapointed with the food in the hotel and out of 16 nights we had breakfast once and dinner 5 or 6 times. There was lots of fresh fruit and salad but the 'hot' buffet selection wasnt very hot - bread in the evening was stale and the selection was poor. If we stayed in this hotel again we would stay self catering as the rooms have a hob and fridge and there are lots of lovely restaurants and take-outs nearby.

The pool area is fab (although there is a charge of sunbeds of 1.5 euros per day). The pool bar is quite expensive but as all rooms have fridges it is easy and convenient to store cold drinks there without a need to keep buying drinks from the pool bar.

Reception staff are very nice and friendly, we had a problem with the first room we were allocated (the lock on the door didnt work very well), however the reception staff eventually sorted this out for us.

I would recommend anyone to rent a safe as there are some problems with break ins in Magaluf hotels (although I didnt hear of any in this hotel). Rental is about 2 euros a night and 10 euro deposit but this is well worth it.

The hotel's 3 star rating is justified with the main attraction being the location. There are other 3 star hotels (Sol Guadalupe / Sot Trinidad) where the food is much more superior and the rooms are more modern, however I would stay at the Royal Beach again for the location and great views.

I would reccommend this hotel to anyone visiting Magaluf!!!

Gillian, Edinburgh
Group of Young Friends/Couples

Travelled in May and got a great price from Alpharooms. Location was superb overlooking the beach - great view first thing in the morning having your coffee on the balcony.Everything around you, shops, bars, reataurants, taxis. You don't have to go far if you don't want to. Reception area, pools lovely, rooms were a little bit dated but clean. We didn't mind paying for the sunbeds around the pool - a good idea as you are always guaranteed one - stopped people hogging them with their towels. Only one bad point - it was noisy in the wee small hours but we solved this by staying out until the wee hours ourselves! Booking same hotel next year.

KIMBERLEY, S WALES
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

stayed at the royal beach aptms April 06 ,very impressed with the apartment very clean and modern and the location was superb
right on the beach with all aptms overlookin the sea.Stayed with partner and little un ,would deffo stay here again,also very wheelchair friendly.Good value for £

Neil , WIGAN / ENGLAND
Family with Children 11 and Under

WELL WHAT CAN I SAY, LOVELY HOTEL, VERY HELPFUL STAFF, AND COULD NOT BE SITUATED ANY WHERE BETTER. PERFECT VIEWS FROM MOST BALCONIES.STAYED AT THIS HOTEL EASTER MONDAY TILL THE FRIDAY AND HAD A WONDERFUL TIME.PLENTY OF SHOPS AND BARS TO VISIT. GOOD QUALITY FOOD AT HOTEL PLENTY OF IT, BUFFET SERVICE, CLEAN AND ACCOMADATING POOLS, HAD THE INDOOR POOL TO OUR SELVES, TRAVELLED WITH TWO TEENAGE GIRLS 12 AND 14 WHO FOUND PLENTY TO DO AND SPEND THEIR MONEY ON. WOULD DEFINALTY STAY AT THIS HOTEL AGAIN.

dawn broughton, england
Family with teenagers 12+

The hotel was clean and tidy.staff were very helpfull and friendly.Food very basic but always hot which makes a change for hotels.We were high up as requested and had a really great view.The rooms were apartments which we loved as like a fridge and drink when ever you want.
The hotel is in the livelier part of town and you do here some noise but we have had lots worse.
lots of bars and entertainment near by.
enjoyed our stay and would go back to same hotel.

lynne speed, coventry england
Mature Couple (36+)

We have just arrived back from a week in this hotel, arriving there on the 13th Sept 05. The reception area and dining area were good & we cannot complain about the food. There was a good variety to cater for all, the staff however were not very friendly although the guy on reception was polite.
On the first day we settled by the pool only to be approached by a man asking for us to pay for the sunbeds !!
We spent most days on the beach where the hotel is situated...this is lovely and the sea is gently shelving so ideal for families.
The biggest downfall for this hotel is the lack of sound proofing within the rooms..we were woken up every morning by young clubbers coming back to their rooms at 5am & you could clearly hear them in their rooms way down the corridor.
All in all not a bad hotel but bottom end of 3star but is in an ideal situation for the beach and nightlife.....suggested age group for this hotel 20 or under unless you don't mind not getting a lot of sleep !

Karen Hillyard, Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Family with teenagers 12+

I found this hotel a bit dated and in need of reburbishment. Fixtures and fittings were a bit worse for wear but staff and food made up for everything they were superb. Location was fantastic, right on the beach and I would go back to this hotel.

Janice Jones, Liverpool
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