Calle Miquel Massuti 28, Can Pastilla, Spain | (618) 248-8274
Small indoor and outdoor pools with loungers
Good (and peaceful) location by the beach
Modern rooms with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and balconies; some with sea views
Entire property feels bright and clean thanks to full 2013 renovations
Free breakfast buffet
Half-board option with breakfast and dinner available
Snack bar with lunch dishes and drinks
Billiards and ping-pong tables
Free massage available (winter season only)
Free lobby Wi-Fi
Located under a busy flight path
In-room Wi-Fi is an extra fee
No fitness center
Surcharge for use of safe
No parking
Fee for poolside towel service
Indoor pool is open only during winter months
No tea/coffee facilities in rooms
The 144-room BQ Hotel Apolo is a modern, upscale Mallorca property located in the beach resort of Ca’n Pastilla. Both the
guest rooms and common areas are somewhat small, but everything is super-clean and bright, thanks to full renovations in 2013. There are plenty of restaurants, bars, and shops to
explore in the area, and afterward guests can come back and recharge at the hotel’s
indoor and outdoor pools, or stroll to the beach. A full breakfast buffet is included with all rates, and half-board options with dinner are available. The Apolo is best for couples, but families wanting a quiet getaway also appreciate the property. The main downfall is the sound of planes flying overhead, and additionally some may find the decor a bit soulless. Another similarly priced option is the Nautic Hotel, which has a whirlpool tub in a beautiful atrium space, though likewise unmemorable decor.
Scene
A chill, modern hotel with bright, minimalist furniture, right by the beach
The BQ Hotel Apolo is a modern beachside hotel with a sleek, minimalist vibe and lively, but still laid-back, clientele. Children are welcome, but there are no activities or play
areas set aside for them, and the overall atmosphere is more suitable to
friends and couples on an adult beach getaway. There are no heavy parties going
on, or late, raucous bar scenes. The Apolo is decorated in bright whites with
turquoise accents, modern paintings on the walls, and interesting wooden
sculptures on the grounds. The floors are light-wood laminate or tile, which
gives the hotel a clean feeling, but can also look a little mass-produced and soulless. The
bar is modern and spacious, with comfy white sofas and armchairs, and the
occasional turquoise chair thrown in. There's a pool table inside, and a ping-pong table on the deck. The restaurant is also done in basic white, with plenty
of outdoor seating, and a bright green patch of lawn and tropical flowers. The
common areas are compact but cheerful, and offer a comfortable spot for resting
up between walking (or biking, or rollerblading) along the lengthy beach or
beachside promenade. Except for the sound of jets passing overhead on the way
to the nearby airport, the Hotel Apolo is quiet and relaxing, with an upbeat
vibe and a great location for exploring the area.
Location
Just off the beach, in a seaside village, a mile from the airport
The BQ Hotel Apolo is located on a quiet
street in the beach resort town of Ca’n Pastilla, just feet from sandy, somewhat rocky Ca’n Pastilla
Beach. It's surrounded by apartment buildings and small hotels, and
there's a beachside promenade that's great for biking, skating, running, and
strolling for miles. Ca’n Pastilla is filled with bars, restaurants, and shops,
but there isn't a huge nightlife scene. The party crowd heads down the road to
Palma; Palma's town center is 15 minutes away by car. The airport, a 13-minute drive away, is
just over a mile from the hotel, which sits under a flight path, so there is
considerable jet noise, day and night.
Rooms
Simple, airy, and modern, with furnished balconies
The BQ Hotel Apolo offers Individual and Double Rooms as well as Suites, all clean, light, and airy with updated furniture and wood
floors. Rooms have furnished balconies; those facing south or east have sea
views, and are worth the extra expense, particularly those on higher-floors. Street-facing rooms are quiet, except for the jets passing overhead. But guest rooms are somewhat soundproofed. The
decor is simple and super-modern, with white walls and turquoise accents.
Standard rooms are small, each with two single beds pushed together to make a double,
a narrow desk in white formica, and an open closet a few feet from the bed,
which, when filled with clothing, may make the room feel a little cluttered.
Bathrooms are tiny and spotless, with modern fixtures, and walk-in shower stalls. Standard amenities include air-conditioning, mini-fridges, safes,
flat-screen TVs, and free toiletries. Some Double Rooms have sofa beds in addition to beds, and Suites have sofa beds and separate living spaces.
Features
Free breakfast, cocktail bar, indoor and outdoor pools, and buffet restaurant
The BQ Hotel Apolo offers free hot and cold
breakfast to guests in the buffet restaurant, but gluten-free items are in
short supply. A buffet dinner is also served in the dining room, on
linen-covered tables, overlooking the sea; half-board options include breakfast and dinner. The snack bar on the sun terrace serves hot and cold dishes, drinks, and snacks during lunch hours. There's also a cocktail bar with plenty of comfortable seating, indoors and out.
The outdoor pool is small but the rooftop view with the ocean beyond is lovely.
There are sunbeds and white beach umbrellas for catching rays, and a chair lift
for handicap pool access. During the winter months, there's a small indoor
pool for guest use, as well as free spa treatments. A ping-pong table sits outdoors on the deck, and there's a
pool table in the bar area. Car and bike rentals can be arranged on the
premises, but there are cheaper places to rent bikes within a short walk of the
lobby. One computer station and printer are available for guest use.