Cala Bona Hotels – Hotel Cala Bona Review

Overlooking the quaint harbour in the pretty resort of Cala Bona, the two-star Hotel Cala Bona is a real hit with customers, but what’s so special about this particular hotel, if anything?  Let’s take a closer look..

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is it?

The Hotel Cala Bona occupies probably the prime position of any of the Cala Bona hotels, right next to the harbour and the town’s main square.  This means that you can get to several beaches and the town’s bars, shops and restaurants within minutes.  A quick tip about those beaches – the nearest one is all pebbles, a whole one minute’s walk away, but if you want sand, I’m afraid you’ll have to hike for a full two minutes to get to the next cove!

Cala Bona Hotels - Front

If you come by car, you will be pleased to know that the hotel has its own car park, and the transfer from the airport takes about 90 minutes by car.

What are the rooms like?

There are 195 double, twin and single rooms here, arranged in five buildings with quirky names like “Nemo” and “La Pergola”.  The older main building is the one next to the harbour.  This one was built in 1924 – the grandfather of Cala Bona hotels – but it has, you will be pleased to hear, been refurbished since that time without losing some of its old-world feel, such as the lovely wooden shutters on the balcony.

Some people prefer the older block because of its harbour views, others prefer the newer blocks.  Note that although you can request a certain building when you book, and it’s true that the staff will do their best to accommodate your wishes, there is no guarantee that your room will be in your chosen block because sometimes, well – they’re just full!

Rooms are of different classes and prices – for example some have air conditioning and some don’t; some have a sea view etc. – so make sure you choose carefully the type of room you want.  I think I am right in saying that the single rooms don’t have a balcony or sea view.

ALL rooms have a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, direct dial telephone and a balcony or terrace.  The vast majority of people are more than happy with their rooms judging by the many positive reviews.

Who is this hotel best for?

It’s not a “young and lively” hotel and the average age here is higher than in some of the other Cala Bona hotels.  This could be explained by the fact that some guests, according to the reviews, have been coming here for 20 years or more – so maybe in about 1960 they would have been right ravers, but by now they’ve calmed down a bit..

Of all Cala Bona hotels, this one has got to be one of the best if you have walking difficulties.  It’s so central, and pretty much on the flat.  If you have mobility problems just ask for a room on the ground floor, where, as one reviewer puts it, you can often see electric wheelchairs lined up outside, being charged up!  In fact, the hotel can arrange electric wheelchair hire if you need this, but please check this at the time of booking to make sure they can get you one – you wouldn’t want to be marooned!

What Facilities does the Cala Bona Hotel have?

There is a swimming pool where you can lounge on a sunbed taking in lovely views of the Majorcan mountains.  There’s

Hotel Cala Bona Pool

also a separate children’s area in the pool.  In the summer the hotel has an entertainment programme with shows and live music.  There are also two TV rooms here, and an on-site hairdresser.  Wireless Internet access is also available – you can buy a card from reception.

What about food and drink?

There is a buffet-style restaurant and the full English breakfast here seems to be something rather special if you read the reviews.  In the evening there is a good choice of fish and meat dishes – a  beef carvery some nights too – and all of the usual accompaniments such as tasty fresh salads.  Plenty of fresh fruit too.  If you have special dietary requirements, just let reception know and they will do their best to accommodate your needs.

This hotel has something that you won’t find in all Cala Bona hotels – its pavement cafe facing the harbour where you can sip a glass of chilled chardonnay as you watch the boats bobbing in the water.

There are also two bars – a pool bar and a lounge bar, where you can treat yourself to your favourite cocktail or nibble on a bar snack if you get peckish between meals (unlikely at this hotel if you have the English breakfast!)

What are the staff like?

“Regulars” are certainly very much in evidence here and you will quite likely find that most hotel guests here are not on their first visit to the hotel.  This has a lot to do with how they are treated when they are here.  The porter often comes in for special praise, although one customer describes the barman as “sometimes funny” and I can’t decide if that’s good or bad..

Verdict

For a quiet, friendly hotel in prime position within the lovely Majorcan resort of Cala Bona, the Hotel Cala Bona is difficult to beat.  I score it 9/10.

You can book at the best prices on this and other hotels in Cala Bona here: Cala Bona Hotels