Suntrap Holidays Rating: 8/10

Magaluf, Magalluf so good they named it twice. Well not really, just spelled it two different ways.

Hotels in Magaluf - Marina Pax Hotel Pools

Of all the hotels in Magaluf for young and lively holidays, the Marina Pax Hotel is one of the best if you want to be near the action but just far enough away from the bars so it’s quieter at night. It’s a nice place to stay, a lot more than just a cheap place to get your head down.

Now, if you’re reading this and you’re after a family holiday and you’ve never been to Magaluf, I’d say only come here if you want some nightlife, otherwise there are plenty of quieter resorts. But, if you want some buzz, or maybe you’ve grown to love Magaluf and still want to see a bit of life even though nowadays you just happen to have young kids, this hotel is a good compromise. That’s because you can still see the bright lights of Magaluf, and the kids will be more than happy with the excellent entertainment and kids’ club here.

OK, come with me as we take a closer look at the Marina Pax Hotel in Magaluf:

FAQ

Where is it?

The Marina Pax hotel is at one end of the resort of Magalluf, set on a hill surrounded by pine trees, but it’s still within a

Hotels in Magaluf - Marina Pax Hotel

couple of minutes’ walk of the beach and about 10 minutes’ walk to the centre of the action. Being up a bit of a hill, if you have a room with a sea view it really is a stunner of a sea view.

Who is this hotel for?

You get a really good mix of people here. There are large groups of singles like stag parties and hen parties, but you also get couples of all ages and families with children too. Because the families know that Magaluf is a lively resort, they accept that there will sometimes be a bit of liveliness from some of the guests too! Having said that, it’s not over the top, just people on holiday having a laugh.

How do the rooms compare to other hotels in Magaluf?

The rooms here are basic but very clean and the hard-working housekeeping team seem to be on a non-stop mission to keep them that way!

In each room you will find double/twin beds, safe (optional extra), air conditioning (included in the price), private bathroom, phone and TV. You also get tea & coffee making facilities.

What’s outside?

Hotels in Magaluf - Marina Pax Hotel Pool

There are two pools of a good size – very nice as it happens, really clean, and better than you’ll find in many hotels in Magalluf. There is a pool bar to go with each pool, and kids have one separate pool and also a dedicated section of one of the adult pools.

What about food and drink?

Food’s good here by all accounts, with snacks available all day and a great selection of food in the evenings. What’s included in the price depends on whether you go full- or half-board. If you’re planning to be around the pool a lot in the day-time, I’d go for full board. Breakfast is served 8am till 10am (so if you get in at 6am you can forget that!), lunch is from 1pm till 3pm and the evening buffet is 6:30pm till 9pm.

There’s a good standard of food here, with a carvery in the evenings and plenty of choice – salads, meats, chips of course, vegetarian dishes, fruit.

Oh yes, in the daytime the kids can eat icecream, slurp slush-puppies and lick lollies to their hearts’ content.

Hotels in Magalluf - Marina Pax Hotel View

Are the staff friendly?

We don’t review any hotels in Magaluf or anywhere else for that matter where the staff don’t get a good mention, and this one has loads of good words written about the staff, which is nice. If you decide to stay here, do me a favour and say “hi” from Michael at Suntrap Holidays to Francois on reception, Franchisca in the restaurant and not forgetting perky Antonia on the housekeeping team. Thank you.

Is there Internet access?

Yes, you can check your emails and write on your FaceAche Wall, whatever – it costs ten minutes for one euro.

What other facilities are there?

Magaluf Hotels - Marina Pax Hotel Bar

You can get some peace and leave the kids in the very capable hands of the kids’ club which is better than you get at most hotels in Magaluf. It will keep the little darlings busy all day long if that’s what you want!

Kids (and adults for that matter) can also use the football pitch, play tennis, table tennis or even minigolf.

There’s also a range of activities just for the adults such as archery and rifle shooting (!)

Entertainment here is, well, probably for the kids rather than the adults. I don’t know, maybe they expect that the singles will all be on the town and not bothered, so it’s really geared towards the kids I would say.

Verdict

Out of all the hotels in Magaluf, the Marina Pax hotel is probably just about the best you will find that’s close enough to walk to the strip but far enough away to avoid most of the noise. Clean, good kids’ club and activities, good-sized pools, good food. I’m giving this one 8/10.
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They asked me to do a review of the Sotavento Apartments, and I tell you what, boys and girls, it’s fun, lively and friendly, the place to be if you’re here to party in the sun.

Hotels in Magaluf - Sotavento Apartments Pool

If you’re 18-30 or act like it you will have an ace time at this place, better than loads of other hotels in Magaluf.

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FAQ

Where is it?

The Sotavento Apartments are very close to the main strip of bars and clubs, really handy for all the action and close to the beach too. It’s up a steep but short hill – tricky in high heels apparently but I’m a bloke so I took mine off!

Someone says on TripAdvisor that the hill makes it perfect here compared to other hotels in Magaluf cos it puts off randomers from walking up and wandering around at all hours. The hill position means you get a great view too, so you can take some snaps and text them back to your Mum!

Oh yeah, the beach is only, say, two minutes walk, but down 100 steps, no 101 I think, so good for the bum cheeks on the way up girls. And boys!!!

Forget the hill though because it’s not an issue and it’s worth it to stay in this wicked hotel as

Hotels in Magaluf - Sotavento Apartments Jacuzzi

you’re gonna see..

Who is this hotel for?

This place is spot on for groups of lads, groups of girls, stag dos and hen parties. Only come as a couple if you want it “lively”, it’s not the romantic getaway kind of place.

Old folks don’t stay here unless they’re well into the 18-30 scene (it does happen.. so remember lads, if you’re approached by one, get her to take her teeth out FIRST OK). Oh and there’s no kids, though you might see some “big kids” dressed in school uniforms.. Whatever does it for ya I guess..

How do the rooms compare to other hotels in Magaluf?

You get a living room with two sofabeds and a bedroom with two single beds. It’s plenty big enough for four people, so works out one of the best value hotels in Magaluf, leaving plenty of dosh for partying!

Hotels in Magaluf - Sotavento Apartments

The apartments have air con (free) so if you come here in the summer you can stay cool while people in loads of other hotels in Magaluf are ROASTING all night! They’re nice rooms too, recently decorated and they keep them clean and tidy. Yeah, so you should respect that boys and girls…

If you want to cook up a storm, well, get a life mate… No seriously, there’s a kitchen in the apartment with a cooker, pans, toaster, kettle, all that, so you can make a snack. Get food and stuff from the supermarket on-site, it’s not a rip-off.

What’s outside?

There’s a swimming pool, and get this, it’s got a kiddies’ section – but there are no children here. Weird. Music on all day, and they have pool parties every week so you can have a laugh or get down and dirty in your cozzie. (I can’t TELL you what I’m thinkin about right now….woahh!!!) Oh, and there’s no annoying pool rules either, within reason!

There’s a pool table too. Yeah, so you can play pool by the pool lol.

And if all that wasn’t enough, you’ll find a jacuzzi here too! It’s brilliant and not something you get at many hotels in Magalluf in this price range. Just remember the “hot hub etiquette” lads and lasses. (Hands strictly by invitation only, and no noxious gases!!!!)

Hotels in Magalluf - Sotavento Apartments Bar, Room, Gym

What about food and drink?

The bar is cool, decorated really trendy and you can start the night here before goin off down the hill to the strip. Prices very reasonable too.

In the day for when you’re by the pool there’s a snack bar with good prices and choice.

Are the staff friendly?

Listen, respect the staff and they’ll respect you, right? Treat them as you want to be treated, and you’ll find them polite and helpful. Start throwing stuff around the balcony and smashing glasses and that, well, they’re gonna get stroppy cos the cleaners have a hard job as it is, you know?

Is there Internet access?

Yes, there are four computers in the hotel where you pay a euro for 12 minutes I think it is, so you can check your emails or whatever.

What other facilities are there?

As you can see from the photo, there’s a gym so you can work off some of those alcohol calories.  You can pay extra for satellite TV and also to use the safe in the apartment. If you’re coming by car there’s a car park. Well, to be honest there’s still a car park even if you don’t come by car! Funny, huh!

Verdict

Out of all the hotels in Magaluf, the Sotavento is one of the best for a lively Magaluf holiday. It’s very near the main strip, there’s a lot of action going on in and around the pool, the apartments are clean and it’s great value for money.
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Of all the hotels in Magaluf, the Sol Guadalupe is one of the best-loved according to the rave reviews it gets from the people who stay here.

Hotels in Magaluf - Sol Guadalupe Hotel

For example, on Tripadvisor, out of 202 reviewers, 84% rated it very good or excellent, and an incredible 91% would be happy to recommend the hotel to others.

One of the most frequent comments about the Sol Guadalupe hotel is that it should be four-star and not three. From the moment you walk into the stunning reception area to be greeted by the smiling receptionists, everything certainly has that four-star feel, and it’s a feel that will stay with you throughout your stay in this well-run hotel.

Let’s take a closer look at what’s so special, and what’s not..

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is it?

The Sol Guadalupe is centrally located in Magaluf, but the short five-minute walk from the night-life means that it is quieter than a lot of hotels in Magaluf. It’s also a quick 200 metre hop to the beach.

Like all Magaluf hotels, the Sol Guadalupe is about 26 kilometres from the airport which makes for a nice short transfer.

Who will this hotel appeal to?

Magaluf (sometimes spelt Magalluf) is a lively resort in high season – very lively in fact. In peak periods this hotel is best suited to people who either love the buzz of Magaluf or are at least tolerant of it. Younger couples and groups of

Sol Guadalupe Hotel Magaluf Restaurant

friends who come to enjoy the night-life but also want a clean, comfortable, plush hotel to relax in during the daytime will love it here.

Outside those heady high-season weeks the Sol Guadalupe becomes more of a place for families and has many facilities for guests of all ages as I will explain.

What’s the food like?

Sol certainly know how to get food right in their hotels and the Guadalupe is no exception. You can start the day with a luxurious breakfast in the bright and modern dining room – full English; toast; cereals; ham; cheeses; eggs cooked to order; yoghurt; fresh fruit – everything you could wish for. Just be aware, if you are late to bed, that breakfast finishes at 10:30am!
If you need an energy boost during the day there is a snack bar, which is a very unfair description for the modern, relaxed Salon Bar.

In the evenings, it’s back to the main buffet restaurant for a huge array of freshly-prepared dishes – usually a choice of two soups; meat and fish dishes including some local Spanish dishes; salad dishes; cold meats; cheese; burgers; chicken nuggets; chips – the list goes on and on. Oh, and unusually there is an “Italian corner” where you can get a pizza; spaghetti or garlic bread – every night if you want it!

How do the rooms compare to other hotels in Magaluf?

The 493 rooms here are often described by customers using words like “clean”, “spotless” and “airy”. They are not the

Hotels in Magalluf - Sol Guadalupe Hotel Room

biggest hotel rooms in the world and can feel a bit cramped if you have three people in them, but what they lack in spaciousness they make up for in quality – they’re recently refurbished and to a very good standard, in line with the whole hotel.

Each room has a balcony; bath and shower; air-conditioning; satellite TV; phone and a safe for a small charge.

If you have a baby, ask at reception for a key to the baby room, where you will find microwaves; sterilising equipment; kettles and a fridge so you can easily prepare formula feeds for your baby.

What’s outside?

Of all the hotels in Magaluf, the Guadalupe Hotel must have one of the most impressive outdoor areas. There is a large lagoon of a swimming pool with a central jacuzzi, and two recently-built children’s pools.

The gardens and terraces are extensive, and well-equipped with sun beds. At night, there is atmospheric mood lighting throughout the pools and gardens that changes colour according to what entertainment is taking place. Some people would say that although the beach in Magaluf is great, the hotel pool here is even better!

Do they have Internet access?

You will find public internet terminals here, available on a pay-as-you-go basis, but as far as I am aware there is still no WIFI access in the rooms.

Are the staff friendly?

Read as many reviews of this hotel as I have and you will see that the staff here get a lot of praise, from from the smiling reception staff to the efficient housekeeping team and the apparently non-stop waiting staff. The entertainment team work exceptionally hard here by all accounts and daytime activity organiser Florian gets a special mention. Also watch out for the lovely Toni.

What activities are on offer?

Compared to many other Magaluf hotels, the Sol Guadalupe has a very full entertainment programme for all ages, day and night. What about joining the paella and sangria workshop? Or maybe take your chances on the “water carpet” (don’t ask!). Feeling sporty? No problem – archery, petanque, water basketball, aerobics – it’s all on offer here. There’s also a TV room, a pool table and table tennis.

At night there are good quality acts, shows and live music several times a week – and of a standard that you certainly don’t get in all hotels according to the glowing reports from guests.

Verdict

The Sol Guadalupe has to be one of the best of all Magaluf hotels, definitely at the top of its class in my opinion and offering great value and quality. I have no choice but to rate this a rare 9.5/10.

You can check availability and get a great deal on this and other Magaluf hotels here: Hotels in Magaluf