Voranova

Upon arrival at the hotel we walked into reception which looked very nice - we then checked in and I was very shocked that they asked for payment before seeing our room - I do not normally write reviews, but we paided over the odds to stay here - we never got a cheap deal!! I can understand if we had paided peanuts. We eventually saw our room and I nearly cried BASIC wasn't the work it was very dark and just awlful, Our balcony overlooked aload of rubbish! We went down and explained we wasn't happy and they changed our room with no hesitation, but we had to wait till the following day has hotel was full. Upon changing our room we was offered an excellent room with pool view - it was like we were staying in a diffrent hotel. I would say to anyone that is going there and your not pleased with your room ask to change and 100% you will get one of the new rooms. Other then hotel Palma Nova was a lovely place to go and would defo go back there, but not to that hotel.

Tara, Suffolk
Young Couple (18-35)

We stayed at this hotel at the end of July 2007 with 4 children between 2 and 9. It was a last minute booking and I have to say we would definately return. The rooms are spacious and kept spotlessly clean, ours was above reception but still not really noisy. There is also internet access so ideal for famillies staying with older children and teenagers. It is situated around a 10 minute walk into Palma Nova centre and around a 5 minute walk to a lovely beach with a children's play area on it. There are a few smaller restaurants locally and a shopping centre with supermarket just up the road and also a Lidl at the top of the street. The entertainment is a little dated but the kids really enjoyed it with varied acts. It is a great family hotel if you are travelling on a budget. Seeing some of the reviews which say it is bad - ignore them unless you are a really choosy traveller!

Anne-Marie Thompson, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Family with Children 11 and Under

we just got back from the voranova after 4 days all inclusive and found it to be good value for money. Ok they were doing a bit of building work but that never got in are way we all enjoyed it and would defo go back there

yvonne, liverpool
Young Couple (18-35)

We visited the hotel for 10 days in September and had a really good holiday.We chose the Voranova because of the faciities for wheelchair users (me) and we were not disappointed. The room was a good size with a nice pool facing terrace and a spacious wheel-in shower room. The staff were not overly friendly but helpful enough when booking taxis. No information about the room or resort given on arrival and we had no idea that to activate electricity you put the door key in the slot at the door but maybe we are just a bit slow! The apartment was quite basic but really clean with friendly maid service. The surrounding area was pretty flat and all the pavements had slopes so no hassle getting around-lots of eating places and although footie and tv soaps shown in load of places they were easy to avoid too.Pool area really nice and don't know why everyone moans about hiring remotes,kettles etc-it's not exactly going to break the bank! Overall a good hotel and really accessible.

Pauline Mcguigan, Balloch , Scotland
Mature Couple (36+)

Just back from 1 week stay at the Voranova with a group of friends aged between 18 and 20. Complex was lovely, rooms a reasonable size, big balcony and very clean. The maid service was ok, they came on a monday a wednesday and a friday but none at the weekends but maids were friendly and happy to give extra towles etc if asked. Reception staff were friendly enough but we rarely had to deal with them. The pool area was excellent, pool was massive and pool bar was good also. The only downside to these apartments was the distance they were from the magaluf strip. It took us around 40-50 mins to walk in at night(that was with heels on mind you) but it was only 5 euros for a taxi back however if you are going on a holiday with a group and looking for convenience for the strip in magaluf i would not recommend this hotel unless u dont mind a walk. Apartments themselves get 5 out of 5 though!hope this helps! p.s if you like indian food Saffron,which is on the beach, was a delicious meal.

Aimee, Scotland
Group of Young Friends/Couples

I just returned from a week in Majorca (first week in Aug 07) The hotel itself is a short walk from the beautiful Palma Nova beach. On the way there are many restuarants Karens is excellent for great food and sports. Another favourite for Brit travellers is Natalies where you will meet Chris and Dave who do the best Sunday Roast every day or other English meals which the kids love, they are also very chatty and friendly. I read many reviews about this hotel before we went and was a little concerned that it might be too noisy. My kids are 11 and 5, we did have a little noise at around 4am some nights but only for 5 mins as people returned from clubbing. Then towards the end of the week some Italians moved in next door and were very noisy until about midnight until we asked them to quiet down, which they did. The rooms are adequate and clean although they could do with a lick of paint and the floors would benefit from a good sweep (very dusty) the beds are not the most comfortable but they are good enough to crash in after a long day of swimming in the massive free form pool. We used it everyday and the kids loved it, the access for small children and disabled people is excellent. The evening entertainment is at best poor, the German guy running was weird but the kids seems to enjoy his odd humour. The hotel staff are not the friendliest people in the world so don't expect a smile with your drink or question. If you want a kettle, tv controller, toaster etc then you have to pay extra, we didn't bother. Air con in the room was great as the weather was super hot. Avoid Western Water Park if your kids are not confident swimmmers, it will be a waste of money for you. All in all the pool was a winner but the hotel needs updating and some their staff sending on a customer service course, or at least teaching to smile. Would recommend if you are not too picky about the mod cons and want a big fun pool during the day.

Alan Armour, Swindon
Family with Children 11 and Under

5 Ladies all just turned 30, Returned from Majorca yesterday & this hotel was great, the pool was amazing (it's not often you get a free form pool at a 3star hotel). We found the staff very friendly & helpful. Rooms were basic but clean & with air conditioning, our rooms looked out on to the pool & I can honestly say the noise was not bad at all, (We've stayed at better rated hotels with a worse noise problem). The hotel is situated a bit out of all the hustle & bustle but not too much, (whats a five minute walk into Palma Nova, whats 5euros in a cab to Magaluff or 8 euros to Santa Ponsa). We all really enjoyed our stay here we would definitely stay here again as well as recommend this to others. There is however one downside to the hotel and that is that the corridors need a good hoover!!

Andrea, Manchester
Group of Young Friends/Couples

Recently returned for Majorca...To start with they didnt have us booked in waited a few hours to get clarification on the booking ..hanging around the reception for a few hours.. the room was pleasing nice balcony and poolside view..Maid service appalling same towels for 4 DAYS and they were like hand towels .. enough to cover a small child asked reception for towels several times eventually they did supply me after fighting for them verbally..food not good..location too far out from the main part of Palma nova..money on taxis could have been better spent.

Tina, wales
Mature Couple (36+)

Just come home from a long weekend here - good hotel for Groups of freinds £10 per person per night - so you can't go wrong. Close to some good places to eat and be civilised before you hit the mayhem that it Magaluf. I personnally wouldn't take children here but its not too noisy or loud by the pool or at night. This is our second visit to this hotel and would return - however next girls holiday is going be somewhere more classy!!!!!

Vicky Davies, Wales
Group of Young Friends/Couples

Cheap and Cheerful. Bed was very uncomfortable but had nice pool view from room. Clients were generally older generation. Can't complain for the price - for £30 a night - a bargain!

William Cherry, Spain
Solo Traveller

My wife and i came to this hotel the begining of april 06 and we had a great time the pools were warm and clean and the staff could not be more helpful, hired a quad and went round the island also the glass bottom boat was a must,could not fault the holiday thats why we are going back in two days april 07.

peter knowles, washington / England
Mature Couple (36+)

I think we came here at the right time (March), i.e. before the English lagerlouts and the heat. There were a lot of German Geriatics (GG's) who stay for the winter months but they were not a problem (except for getting on the local buses, which are few & far between), in fact they probably keep the younger English element at bay. The hotel was clean & the staff were very helpful, the pool is heated & cleaned daily, you are 10 mins. from the beach, there is a sauna, indoor pool, entertainment, minimarket, & postal service. The breakfast (we were on B&B) was amazing, everything you could want was there. I would definitely come back again. We hired a car on the front & explored the Island, I think that three days cost us about £30. It was great to be free of the buses (& the GG's)

John Howell, Swansea
Mature Couple (36+)

We went in may 2006 it was very nice. A lot of the reviews we read said it was full of young groups being loud but it was very quiet in the first week, mainly with people over 50 we didn't mind as we was out most of time, it got busier the 2nd week with familys and groups but there wasn't any trouble. The maids came every other day and it was clean and tidy, would definitely go back in 2007.

amanda and ryan , blackpool
Young Couple (18-35)

We stayed at Hotel Voranova for 4 nights at the end of September.  The rooms/studios were fine and the bathroom was in good condition.  Our rooms were also cleaned. The pool outside was nice and clean, and we spent a good few hours in it.  The staff were helpful and did speak good english.

The hotel was quiet around the time of the year we went, there were mainly older and disabled   people staying there, as the hotel offers good facilities for the disabled.  One of the nites, we were told to be quiet by security as we returned back to our rooms after a nite out.  The entertainment that was offered by the hotel in the evenings was mainly aimed for the older people, bingo, grease etc!!  Therefore, if your after a loud and rowdy hotel, this is not the place.  We did not try the restaurant or bar.  The hotel also offered internet service for a price and there was a few games machines and a pool table there.

The best part of Hotel Voranova is the location.  It is about 5 - 10 mins walk from the beach where there are lot of cafes, bars, and shops.  There are two big supermarkets nearby, walking distance, and the nite life area of magaluf is a taxi journey away costing under 5 euros.  There is a british bar a few mins walk away.  I recommend this hotel if you want a quiet stay for a few days.  It is not ideal for stag do's and party's!!

Sunil Kumar, Wolverhampton / England
Group of Young Friends/Couples

a very enjoyable stay at voranova apartments.clean and tidy with helpful staff

andrew kenny, st.helens england
Family with Children 11 and Under

My friend and our 2 children 10 and 12 years really enjoyed our stay at the Voranova, the staff were helpful and the rooms clean.  The pool is lovely and the locationof the hotel is near to both beach and shops ect. The only thing I would of been more pleased about would be better Air Conditioning as the heat was crazy at times, though I would definatley got back again and have/will recomended it to others.

Angela Weaver, Birmingham
Family with teenagers 12+

I came to this place just hoping it wasnt too bad, but when we got there we got a very nice suprise. The pictures really do not 'big up' this hotel enough.

The hotel is really nice and everyone there is very pleasant. The pool and surrounding area is excellent, and i thought that the service at reception and the rest of the staff was excellent.

If you are wanting to go into centre of magaluf to hit the clubs then it is only a 40 min walk or a taxi which will only cost no more than 6 euros. The beach is 5 mins away and a theres a huge supermarket about 3 mins walk away. There are plenty of restuarants nearby aswell.

I would seriously reccomend this hotel for EVERYONE!

M Cusworth, Newcastle
Group of Young Friends/Couples

Me and my family, two adults and four teenegers were staying in two studios at the Voranova hotel for three nights. We found the hotel perfect for our family, two nice, light studios with a good bathroom. We didn´t use the pool at all but it seemed very well taking care of, a lot of sunbeds and the prices at the barpool was good for a family with four teenegers. The absolute best was the people in the reception, very helpful and friendly!
Five minutes walk to the beach and all the restaurangs and bars, no complaining about that. We had a car, that´s a recomendation, so we drove in to Palma and to Portals Vells just in 20 minutes. We are coming back as we all are playing golf, a perfect hotel-cheap as it is for that purpose. This ís a good recomendation!

Bodil Rothén, Sweden
Family with teenagers 12+

I stayed at the Voranova as part of a group of 20 girls on a hen party in April 2006.  We were pleasantly surprised with the hotel as we were expecting it to be very basic due to the fact it was so cheap!  We found all the staff to be very friendly and the facilities were very good.  The rooms were a reasonable size and were clean and tidy, and all had a safety deposit box.  The only criticism I would have is that we didn't have a toaster or a kettle in our room (although some of the other rooms did).  The hotel is only a short walk from the beach where there are loads of bars/restaurants and a taxi into Magaluf is only about 5 euros.  The pool area was lovely with plenty of sunbeds and a bar, and in low season the outdoor pool is heated.  All in all a really good hotel for stag/hen groups wanting decent accommodation at a reasonable price.  We had a brilliant time and would definitely go back to the Voranova.

Katy Jackson, Leeds, England
Group of Young Friends/Couples

went there on a hen party in september - had fantastic time!  We drove hotel staff mad - I'd definitely go there again - and the pool was fantastic. lyn from oldham

lyn campbell, england
Mature Couple (36+)

We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived at the Voranova. It was lovely!! The room was just right for 4 people with a balcony and was very clean. The pool was nice but was sometimes hard to find a sunbed. The evening could of been slightly better with more entertainment but we went out most nights so we weren't too bothered.
The beach isn't too far really, within walking distance.
The security are strict and are not too please when you jump in the pool on an evening fully clothed!!
Would go again!

Would go again!

Nicola, Birmingham
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