Hotels in Magaluf – Marina Pax Hotel Review

Marina Pax Hotel ***

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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