There are 416 guest rooms at this three-pearl property that's only a two-minute walk from Santa Ponsa’s beach and town center. The hotel has a nice range of facilities, including an indoor pool and spa, and two outdoor pools -- one of which is on the roof and for adults only. The hotel has a mediocre buffet restaurant with live cooking stations, plus a bar, snack bar, and live entertainment, and half- and full-board rates are available. Guest rooms are a cut above others in the area and have a modern, stylish look, with sleek furniture plus free Wi-Fi and large flat-screen TVs. Those wanting sea views from their room should check out adjacent H10 Playas de Mallorca as an alternative, which is directly opposite the beach.
There are 416 guest rooms at this three-pearl property that's only a two-minute walk from Santa Ponsa’s beach and town center. The hotel has a nice range of facilities, including an indoor pool and spa, and two outdoor pools -- one of which is on the roof and for adults only. The hotel has a mediocre buffet restaurant with live cooking stations, plus a bar, snack bar, and live entertainment, and half- and full-board rates are available. Guest rooms are a cut above others in the area and have a modern, stylish look, with sleek furniture plus free Wi-Fi and large flat-screen TVs. Those wanting sea views from their room should check out adjacent H10 Playas de Mallorca as an alternative, which is directly opposite the beach.
There are 199 apartments at this simple, seaside hotel that's a 10-minute walk from Santa Ponsa’s center. This three-pearl option appeals to independent travelers, and though everything is clean, the style is dated. Apartments range from drab to slightly more pleasant, and include kitchenettes, air-conditioning, and balconies -- many with sea views. There is a buffet restaurant for those who don’t want to cook for themselve, as well as a large outdoor pool and a small, rocky cove that’s directly accessible from the property. Bike rentals and a children's playground are helpful, as is the fitness room and sauna, though there are lots of little fees here. Those wanting something more stylish and closer to town should consider Viva Rey Don Jaime Hotel, though rates will be higher.
There are 199 apartments at this simple, seaside hotel that's a 10-minute walk from Santa Ponsa’s center. This three-pearl option appeals to independent travelers, and though everything is clean, the style is dated. Apartments range from drab to slightly more pleasant, and include kitchenettes, air-conditioning, and balconies -- many with sea views. There is a buffet restaurant for those who don’t want to cook for themselve, as well as a large outdoor pool and a small, rocky cove that’s directly accessible from the property. Bike rentals and a children's playground are helpful, as is the fitness room and sauna, though there are lots of little fees here. Those wanting something more stylish and closer to town should consider Viva Rey Don Jaime Hotel, though rates will be higher.
This 209-room upper-middle-range hotel is popular among German and British couples and families. Most rooms are sunny and contemporary with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, safes, and balconies, but a few have views of a brick wall and are in need of an update. Located a short walk from two nice beaches and offering a pleasant pool and a Moroccan-inspired spa, the Bahía del Sol has lots of potential. However, complaints of dismal service and management, repetitive buffet menus, maintenance issues, and lack of loungers around the pool make this an overall below-average option in Santa Ponsa -- though the prices are considerably lower than most others in its class.
This 209-room upper-middle-range hotel is popular among German and British couples and families. Most rooms are sunny and contemporary with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, safes, and balconies, but a few have views of a brick wall and are in need of an update. Located a short walk from two nice beaches and offering a pleasant pool and a Moroccan-inspired spa, the Bahía del Sol has lots of potential. However, complaints of dismal service and management, repetitive buffet menus, maintenance issues, and lack of loungers around the pool make this an overall below-average option in Santa Ponsa -- though the prices are considerably lower than most others in its class.
The 245-room H10 Casa del Mar is a contemporary upper-middle-range hotel located right across the promenade from a long, sandy beach. Rooms were renovated in 2016 and 2017, and although simply decorated, all are clean and feature flat-screen TVs with international channels, minibars, free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioning. There is a seasonal entertainment program, along with a kids’ club, a solid spa, and a pleasant pool, but the highlight of this hotel is the rooftop adult-only deck, complete with an infinity pool and a bar serving cocktails. Breakfast is included in all rates, but half-board guests often find the evening meal underwhelming in terms of variety and taste. For a little bit more money, Globales Santa Ponsa Park has a bigger pool and all-inclusive rates.
The 245-room H10 Casa del Mar is a contemporary upper-middle-range hotel located right across the promenade from a long, sandy beach. Rooms were renovated in 2016 and 2017, and although simply decorated, all are clean and feature flat-screen TVs with international channels, minibars, free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioning. There is a seasonal entertainment program, along with a kids’ club, a solid spa, and a pleasant pool, but the highlight of this hotel is the rooftop adult-only deck, complete with an infinity pool and a bar serving cocktails. Breakfast is included in all rates, but half-board guests often find the evening meal underwhelming in terms of variety and taste. For a little bit more money, Globales Santa Ponsa Park has a bigger pool and all-inclusive rates.
The Hotel Golf Beach is a 36-room budget hotel located in the center of Santa Ponsa and five minutes' walk from its sandy bay. Despite the name, the hotel doesn't really have any connection to golfing, and the local course is hardly accessible on foot. The property is, however, clean and well-maintained with a sunny swimming pool area and bar/restaurant that serves all-day breakfast for an added charge. Guest rooms are certainly basic. They lack air-conditioning and TVs, though the rooms are spacious and all open to balconies. Rock-bottom rates make this one of the best deals in town. For renovated rooms and beach access, the Apartamentos Portofino y Sorrento also provides a good budget option.
The Hotel Golf Beach is a 36-room budget hotel located in the center of Santa Ponsa and five minutes' walk from its sandy bay. Despite the name, the hotel doesn't really have any connection to golfing, and the local course is hardly accessible on foot. The property is, however, clean and well-maintained with a sunny swimming pool area and bar/restaurant that serves all-day breakfast for an added charge. Guest rooms are certainly basic. They lack air-conditioning and TVs, though the rooms are spacious and all open to balconies. Rock-bottom rates make this one of the best deals in town. For renovated rooms and beach access, the Apartamentos Portofino y Sorrento also provides a good budget option.
Apartamentos Deya is an unashamedly party- and drinking-oriented budget hotel set in the nightlife district of Santa Ponsa. Its 178 apartments are largely identical and have all been modernized, though the behavior or some guests means noise, stains, and scuffs are commonplace. All include basic kitchens, lounges, and balconies, with higher floors treated to sea views. The pool (due for refit by 2017) is large with a spacious terrace and cocktail bar. A second bar-cum-club is a popular venue for dancing and risque events. Ultimately this property is cheap, cheerful, and understandably popular with party-loving young adults -- families with kids and older couples, however, should give it a wide berth. Tamer good-value apartments can be found across the bay at Apartamentos Portofino y Sorrento.
Apartamentos Deya is an unashamedly party- and drinking-oriented budget hotel set in the nightlife district of Santa Ponsa. Its 178 apartments are largely identical and have all been modernized, though the behavior or some guests means noise, stains, and scuffs are commonplace. All include basic kitchens, lounges, and balconies, with higher floors treated to sea views. The pool (due for refit by 2017) is large with a spacious terrace and cocktail bar. A second bar-cum-club is a popular venue for dancing and risque events. Ultimately this property is cheap, cheerful, and understandably popular with party-loving young adults -- families with kids and older couples, however, should give it a wide berth. Tamer good-value apartments can be found across the bay at Apartamentos Portofino y Sorrento.
Apartamentos Portofino y Sorrento comprises a pair of apartment blocks set on a steep hillside overlooking the south end of Santa Ponsa bay and main beach. The 119 apartments are simple and largely updated, with well-equipped kitchenettes, lounges, and balconies -- a few with sea views. The lack of in-room Wi-Fi is certainly a shortcoming, however. While there are two swimming pools, one with bay views and poolside bar, they're often in the shade of surrounding buildings and some of the terraces look scruffy. There's a convenient supermarket for groceries, though on-site dining options are minimal and breakfast not included. All in all, it's rather lackluster option, but apartments are perfectly adequate for a self-catering vacation close to the beach. Though set away from the resort center, the Club Santa Ponsa is a possible alternative, offering budget apartments with an all-inclusive plan.
Apartamentos Portofino y Sorrento comprises a pair of apartment blocks set on a steep hillside overlooking the south end of Santa Ponsa bay and main beach. The 119 apartments are simple and largely updated, with well-equipped kitchenettes, lounges, and balconies -- a few with sea views. The lack of in-room Wi-Fi is certainly a shortcoming, however. While there are two swimming pools, one with bay views and poolside bar, they're often in the shade of surrounding buildings and some of the terraces look scruffy. There's a convenient supermarket for groceries, though on-site dining options are minimal and breakfast not included. All in all, it's rather lackluster option, but apartments are perfectly adequate for a self-catering vacation close to the beach. Though set away from the resort center, the Club Santa Ponsa is a possible alternative, offering budget apartments with an all-inclusive plan.
The pools, with daily entertainment and two separate sections -- one with slides for kids and one for adults -- are the highlights here. The hotel's location -- a 15-minute walk from a small beach and even farther from the city center -- is not the most convenient. However, rates are generally low and rooms feature small, basic kitchenettes and beds for up to four guests, which can be a plus for families on a tight budget.
The pools, with daily entertainment and two separate sections -- one with slides for kids and one for adults -- are the highlights here. The hotel's location -- a 15-minute walk from a small beach and even farther from the city center -- is not the most convenient. However, rates are generally low and rooms feature small, basic kitchenettes and beds for up to four guests, which can be a plus for families on a tight budget.
The Pionero is a 581-room mid-range all-inclusive hotel located a block from the beach in Santa Ponsa. Small rooms are mostly clean but a little dated and basic, with simple wooden furniture and standard amenities such as mini-fridges and flat-screen TVs. The property offers nice extras not always found at other similarly priced hotels -- such as an indoor pool, a pizzeria, and a wellness area with a whirlpool and a sauna -- but as with many other local all-inclusives, the pool deck is overcrowded and cramped, and the no-reservations policy for loungers is not enforced. Guests get free access to facilities at the hotel's two adjacent sister properties, but will have to go back to the Pionero to order food and drinks. It may be worth checking out the Bahia del Sol Hotel, which has a roof deck -- a necessity considering that its pool also gets overcrowded.
The Pionero is a 581-room mid-range all-inclusive hotel located a block from the beach in Santa Ponsa. Small rooms are mostly clean but a little dated and basic, with simple wooden furniture and standard amenities such as mini-fridges and flat-screen TVs. The property offers nice extras not always found at other similarly priced hotels -- such as an indoor pool, a pizzeria, and a wellness area with a whirlpool and a sauna -- but as with many other local all-inclusives, the pool deck is overcrowded and cramped, and the no-reservations policy for loungers is not enforced. Guests get free access to facilities at the hotel's two adjacent sister properties, but will have to go back to the Pionero to order food and drinks. It may be worth checking out the Bahia del Sol Hotel, which has a roof deck -- a necessity considering that its pool also gets overcrowded.
Globales Playa Santa Ponsa certainly doesn't break the mold when it comes to the budget resort-style hotels of the area. The property's basic style shows the most in its 209 rooms, which are clean and all open to balconies -- though many guests gripe about small showers and fees for Wi-Fi. The pool area is pleasant, if also rather old-fashioned, but provides energetic entertainment staff and plenty of shaded loungers. Breakfast and dinner buffets are included with the room rate and prices are low, especially for a location this close to Santa Ponsa's white beaches. Another budget option, but with updated apartments and some sea views, is the Apartamentos Portofino y Sorrento, which overlooks the south end of the beach.
Globales Playa Santa Ponsa certainly doesn't break the mold when it comes to the budget resort-style hotels of the area. The property's basic style shows the most in its 209 rooms, which are clean and all open to balconies -- though many guests gripe about small showers and fees for Wi-Fi. The pool area is pleasant, if also rather old-fashioned, but provides energetic entertainment staff and plenty of shaded loungers. Breakfast and dinner buffets are included with the room rate and prices are low, especially for a location this close to Santa Ponsa's white beaches. Another budget option, but with updated apartments and some sea views, is the Apartamentos Portofino y Sorrento, which overlooks the south end of the beach.