Marina Portals

The location of Marina Portals is superb some very nice restaurants close by (JOSE'S) AND THE (IRISH BAR) next to each other are both very good there is also a bar called the SHIP which is also very good. There is a great little beach down the hill close to the lovely Marina if you want somewhere more lively a 10 minute bus ride away is Palma Nova. The hotel is very clean and the rooms are spacious although the better rooms are on the higher floors the 1st floor rooms are down in the basement and felt claustrophobic and dull compered to the higher floor rooms. Had a mix up with the rooms when we arrived late after midnight but was sorted out very quickly by the young man on the reception desk the next morning had a great time breakfast also very good lots of choice would stay here again and the price we paid with Alpharooms was very good

john atkinson, east yorkshire
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

Stayed at Marina Portals for 4 nights from 28th July til 1st August. Could not fault this hotel. Rooms were fully air conditioned, extremely clean, pool area was clean, safe and comfortable, all hotel staff were very friendly, breakfast choice was very good indeed and service was excellent. The Spa was fantastic. Location of hotel was perfect. Easy 10 min walk to to Marina or for somewhere less sophisticated, but good for shopping, a 10 min cab ride to Palma Nova. Overall what with perfect weather, I rate this holiday at 10/10.

Margaret Shepherd, London, United Kingdom
Group of Young Friends/Couples

Great Hotel, Great location - only 10 mins walk from the marina and ideally located in Portals Nous where you will find excellent restraunts and bars. Not considered 4* though, more 3*. They don't take much notice of special requests when booking. Make sure you make your request again when you check in. Definatley got the best rate through Alpharooms.

Andy Marshall, UK
Group of Young Friends/Couples

Set in a very quiet location. Room was very clean but hotel seem to have a problem with air conditioning i.e. not working in lots of rooms & several complaints placed which took a few days to sort Breakfast was very good although the lack of a smile from any of the restaurant staff certainly didnt make it a joyfull experience! The cafe bar was even worse - When you were eventually served, your drink was slammed infront of you along with your change The pool was a good size with plenty of sunbeds available & the lifeguard was definately the friendliest person there All in all I wouldnt rebook - Afterall, what does a smile cost?

Lea Cole, UK
Mature Couple (36+)

We stayed for three nights in Marina Portals. The room was spacious and clean. We had requested for a room with sea view and on higher floor but they could not accomodate either of these requests. However, view from balcony was of the pools and gardens which was pleasant too. Staff is multilingual. The hotel has a good lounge area with a bar and internet facilities. There is an outdoor and an indoor heated pool. There are sunbeds in the pool area which also has a cafe. The breakfast was excellent providing both hot and cold options. There are a handful of restaurants near the hotel and also a supermarket which is handy. However, it seemed like the resort is more popular with the older crowd. It was very quiet and the beach is very small. We had a much better time at Santa Ponca which is not very far. The hotel, however, was one of the best we have stayed in.

Pooja , London
Young Couple (18-35)

I stay here regularly with my wife so it must be quite good! All the reviews are quite accurate and value cannot be faulted. One irritating point however - the pool is shut at 6.30 PM and the exit gate (short cut to the marina) closed before 8pm. In July for heaven's sake!!

Tom Ward, Cheshire
Mature Couple (36+)

We have stayed at this hotel on numerous occasions and the location is ideal. The hotel is exactly what you would expect for a 3 star hotel. The reception is somewhat dated along with the bar area however, we have never made use of this facility. The staff are very friendly. Breakfast is ok. Have also stayed there on a HB basis but wouldn't do so again as down at the marina area there are such lovely restaurants to eat at. The only downside of booking this hotel was booking it with Alpharooms. We specifically asked for a high floor when making our booking in JANUARY and this is the only time we have been put in a 2nd floor room. The 1st and 2nd floor rooms are the worst in the hotel. The standard of the room goes up from 3rd to 6th floor. Every other time we have booked this hotel we have booked it directly or via another booking agent and every time our request has been fulfilled. We did ask for a high floor at reception when booking in but the hotel was full. I would have no hesitation in staying at Marina Portals again. We are due back there in June, July and August but will not book with alpharooms again.

MANDY WILLIAMSON, CARLTON, STOCKTON ON TEES
Mature Couple (36+)

We stayed at the Hotel Marina Portals in June 2005 and although we had reservations as to its 4* rating we decided that another visit in 2006 would be fine, so we booked for 4 nights in September. The resort as such has very little to offer, in fact, it is not really a resort, but more a village. There are a few bars and restaurants, several estate agents and a few gift shops, bank etc. A good bus service operates till late at night to Palma, Palma Nova, Magaluf and Santa Ponca, all about 1e single. A walk to the church is rewarded with lovely views over the beach (about 60 feet below), the marina and across the bay to Palma Nova and Magaluf, about 3 miles as the seagull flies. The hotel we felt had deteriorated since last year. One of the 4 stars had either been removed from the frontage of the hotel or fallen off, but now shows to be only a 3*. Reception was cool and bright, but the receptionist questioned all of our requests. We asked if we could have the same room as last year which was replied with "Why? They are all the same". We didn't get it even though it was vacant. Our room was almost the same, as it was only 5 doors along from the one we requested. One of the mirrors in the wardrobe door was cracked even before I looked at it, so I'm told! And the room needed sweeping. The fridge in the minibar made lots of heat but didn't have much cooling effect on drinks. English(?) channels on the TV are the usual Eurosport and CNN but with the addition of Sky News. Entertainment is very low key and mostly artist performing variations on Karaoke. Now the food. Oh dear. This could be where the 4th star has gone. Breakfast is the usual English style hot and continental cold breakfast, except the hot items were hardly tepid and some decidedly cold that should not have been. However, fried eggs were freshly fried. For dinner an international selection is provided every night. Paella, 3 types of pasta with a tomato based sauce, chips, various salads and cold meats and cheeses, ALL every night! One night pork in a tomato sauce with peppers and garlic was offered which looked quite nice, as it did the next night, and with meat balls the night after that. However, the taste? if I was a cynical man, I would say they were trying to boost their drink sales because there was so much salt in it, it was uneatable. I complained to the maitre d', who agreed that there was far too much salt in it and apologised, with which he shot off to the kitchen and did nothing!

Terry Wadsley, Cambridgeshire
Mature Couple (36+)

This hotel is really good it has anything you can think of and we would recomend this hotel to anyone.
We hope you like it!

Chelsea , England
Family with Children 11 and Under

Good Location, Clean, Friendly, Loads of facilities, great location.
Don't be alarmed about the seating in the reception area, it looks like a little old fashioned.  Save jugement until you ave seen your room, the views and the rest of the hotel.

Janson Wood, Manchester
Young Couple (18-35)

Hotel excellent ideally situated only a few minutes walk down to the harbour. Hotel very clean food was plentyful and the staff were curtious and frendly.
Will certainly visit again.

mrs christine fenton, blackpool england
Mature Couple (36+)

Enojoyed holiday.  Hotel was lovel and staff always helpful.  Beach and Marina is just a 10 minute walk away.  Beach safe and clean with limited sports.  Pool great only thing was the usual booking of the beds at 6am which was not needed as there always seemed plenty to go round.  Relaxed family holiday and will be back.

Shona Jones, Scotland
Family with Children 11 and Under

This was our first vist to Majorca and the hotel was only 10 minutes drive from the airport.
The hotel was clean with great pool and enough lounges for all.The staff were all great and helpfull.
We stayed half board and enjoyed the variety for food available which changed each day.
A quiet location with good facilities within a short walking distance.The beach only 5 minutes away.
The harbour with all its attractions approx. 5 minutes walk and well worth a visit despite being expensive.

Mike Burkinsahw, Sheffield England
Family with teenagers 12+

A lovely hotel with extensive facilities. Very clean rooms equiped with Satalite TV (although few English channels), mini bar, hair dryer and air conditioning. The hire of a safe and kettle can also be requested and room service is available through most of the day until approx 11pm. Beautiful grounds and pool area including an outside bar, although the miniture golf was perhaps a little disappointing compared to some. A good sized dinning hall and a very relaxing lounge area near reception with a friendly bar / entertainment in the evenings. The most friendly of staff work throughout the hotel and they never fail to greet you with a smile. Situated in a quite town with plenty of good bars, resturants and shops, along with easy access to local transport including buses within a few yards and a taxi rank a short walk away. The Marineland attraction is also within walking distance. All in all a extreamly pleasureable stay which I will look forward to repeating next year.

David Whant, Cheshire / England
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

Portals Nous is a delightful place to stay on Majorca and Marina Portals compliments that stay with warm and friendly service.

pete whittle, Lytham/england
Mature Couple (36+)

We stayed for a week in this hotel with my mother for her annual holiday. Hotel is very comfortable with very friendly staff. Breakfasts were not as good as they have been in the past. Easy access into Palma - we went on "el tren"  to Soller then tram to Puerto Soller and the service bus back to Palma. Plenty of places to eat in Portals Nous - recommend Casa Paco and not forgetting the wonderful Cafe Continental just next to the hotel. Staff there are brilliant and food is very good at a smahing price.
You can have great fun wandering around the Marina admiring the boats and then relax and have a coffee watching the world go by.

E McTeague, Scotland
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

A nice hotel in a good, small resort, with easy access by bus to Palma and the other resorts within Calvia, let down by its staff. A smile & a "Buenos Dias" occasinally would have gone long way. The waiter in the restaurant was dowright rude to some guests who had sat where they shouldn't and forced to move plates in hand. The restaurant Manager who was generally at the entrance taking the money for drinks could have avoided this if he had the manners to greet his guests & explain the policy that the guests should find their own table already set up for 2, 3 or 4 guest but once again this seemed like too much trouble to do. I exclude the waitresses from this who were very nice once you were seated.
The Hotel itself was good, the rooms well equipped if a little on the small side (our double on the 4th floor anyway). The gardens & pool area were very pleasant with more than enough sunbeds for all. The small heated indoor pool was lovely for a comfortable swim and I had it to myself most times. There was also a reasonably equipped Gym.  Food was also very good, choice & quality.
The Hotel seemed to attract several groups, Golfers, stag & hen etc who occasionally got a bit loud.
All in all a reasonable choice for families & groups especially, with good facilities, but not a Hotel I would return to.

David Ecott, Milton Keynes / England
Mature Couple (36+)

We visited Marina Portals in august 2005. We enjoyed our stay so much that we are returning this year as well, and it`s the first time ever that we return to the same place and the same hotel. The hotel is quiet with a laidback atmosphere. The staff is really at your service, and the food is excellent. The hotel offers good entertainment, and our children really enjoyed these nights. The beach is nearby and it`s not to crowded, so it`s easy to "keep contact" with the children and also find available sunbeds. Only at 5 minute walk down to the marina with fantastic restaurants and a good vibe. Big fishes was swimming around in the water, and the children found great you in feeding them.
The negative comments will be that the swimmingpool could be a bit bigger, and the gym could be upgraded. All together a fantastic stay.

Nina E Svendsen, Sarpsborg, Norway
Family with Children 11 and Under

The hotel is in a good location to get around the island
( right by the bus stop to Palma or Magaluf) and within a minute or so of the main roads. It was always very clean, as was our room, and the food was brilliant with loads of options and very well presented. The room was a bit small for a family of three ! but the view great, the poolside bar and the bar were a bit expensive but the facilities in very good order. There is not a great deal to do at night but the local bar over the road was very welcoming. All in all no complaints, only plaudits. We may stay there again.

keith, west midlands
Family with Children 11 and Under

Hotel Marina Portals is an excellent clean 4 Star hotel in a quiet part of Portals Nous away from the Marina and beach.
The standard of facilities and service at the hotel is very good but a car is needed if you need to visit other resorts.
The hotels provison for car parking is very poor(circa 15 cars), but parking is available on side roads.

Accomodation is good except that the camp bed supplied for 3rd person sharing a room was unsatisfactory.

The pool area is very clean and inviting and a good suntrap.
Check before booking if early or late season whether all facilities are available. In April the Games room was closed but we were not informed about this.
There is a small heated indoor pool, and some evening entertainmnet.

Breakfast offered a good selection of food but some of the dishes needed to be hotter (although microwave was available).

Overall the hotel is good value and we would consider returning.

Peter Maiden, Solihull/England
Family with teenagers 12+

Just returned from a short winter break. Very friendly staff, lovely hotel, food and accomodation in a relaxing resort. Would definately go back and recommend to others.

Alan, Manchester
Mature Couple (36+)

We had a week's break at the beginning of November and were very pleased with the standard of accommodation. The room was compact but the bed was huge and the mini-bar very useful for keeping our drinks cool. Bathroom clean with hairdrier and there was room service daily. The staff were unobtrusive but helpful if you had a query.  Taxi to and from the airport at 27 euro including tip.  Immediate district quiet at this time of year but a small number of places to eat. Useful because the hotel does not do dinner after October. The buffet breakfast, however,catered for every taste and was magnificent. It was the best we have had in any hotel. We often caught a bus into Palma or Palma Nova and beyond for just over 1.25 euro. The bus stopped 100 yds from the hotel near a very well stocked supermarket.  Bought fresh sandwiches there too - excellent. Drinks as cheap as the airport if you wish to pack them. We travelled to several places and used bus and train timetables available from the bus station at the terminus in Palma. This is also a good place for a cheap snack en route and is adjacent to the train station. Fun working the timetables out but you can reach most places with a bit of forward planning - and very cheaply. We would definitely return.

Mrs Moores, Northern Ireland
Mature Couple (36+)

This was our second time at the hotel we enjoyed it so much last year we came back. the hotel is excellent very spacious and clean. The rooms are of a reasonable size mini fridge great for your own drinks and after sun, tv, large wardrobes with numerous hangers, air conditioning which is adjustable. Our room this year was on 3rd floor same as reception and was for a disabled person we didnt ask for it but it meant we had a lot more space and the bathroom was very large the only problem was it was along from the lounge area and the smoking end so the smoke drifted down. The food is excellent buffet style both breakfast and dinner and lots of choice but we ate out in palma one night for a nice change this is only 20 mins in taxi or 30 on bus (which is only a few euros each) The hotel has three pools (one inside) one for children, when we went there were only a few children and it was nice and quiet, the pool bar/cafe has plenty to eat and drink but a bit pricey. there is table tennis, mini golf and also a gym for the energetic. The grounds are well, kept plenty of sunbeds not adjustable though. As last year there is not much entertainment very low key piano player a trio singing bar closing at midnight, but if you just want a quiet time plenty to eat and drink and some sun i can recommend this hotel it is well situated for the airport 20mins in taxi not far from palma or magalluf and the resort  on the whole is quiet but pleasant with a few bars and restaurants, we will go again

carole simmons, chester/England
Solo Traveller

Excellent hotel situated at the top end of Portals on the beach road to Palma/Palmanova. Staff very friendly and facilities well run and clean. Dining in was ok but calamares for breakfast was a little strange!  overall good

Billy McHard, Dumbarton
Mature Couple (36+)

We stayed here for 4 nights in May. The hotel was well run and clean and tidy. It's a 10 minute downhill stroll to the nearby Marina which was a lovely place to eat, although places to eat may become limited if you stay more than a few nights. The pool was clean and tidy, the only downside being that although there were sunloungers, there we no matresses. Breakfast was a great selection of anything you could want, although I'd recommend getting there early. Overall a good hotel in a nice position, would definitely stay there again.

Suzanne Potter, Bournemouth/England
Young Couple (18-35)