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We got quite a bargain here. We booked the hotel through Travel Republic and got it for just 70 Euro per night on a half board basis (that's for two of us, not each). This was well below the hotel's own quoted price (less than half in fact) and we booked it with the thought that we'd never eat at the hotel, but that at that price we'd not be wasting much. As it turned out we ate at the hotel most nights because the food was marvellous.
Spain is often a pretty poor destination for vegetarians, meat and fish forming part of almost every meal. At this hotel though there were always at least two veggie main courses, sometimes as many as four, and one day that included the most wonderful vegetable Paella. Plus there were enough salads, vegetable accompaniments, deserts and cheeses to fill the most ravenous of eaters.
Oh, and the rooms were decent and the (harbour) view to die for!
Err, the food!
The rooms are comfortable and clean, the view from the sea view rooms is lovely, and the staff are amazingly friendly and helpful. The location is pretty good too, and suited our needs well. If there is one draw back about this hotel it is a drawback that afflicts the whole town of Es Castel: there's no beach. There's not even a beach quite close (one travel brochure we looked in lately said it was 500m to the beach. Err, it's about 10km!).
That didn't bother us, we're not the type to spend all day at the beach, nor round the pool. We like to get out and about and explore, and for that Es Castel was ideal. It's just a half hour walk/5 minute drive from Mahon, the capital; just across the bay from the La Mola fort; close enough to the airport and yet far enough away (15 minutes drive); has the gastronomic & nightlife hub of Callafonts just a 10 minute walk away; is close enough to the main road network to make getting anywhere easy.
I'd stay here again without question (and I just checked, we can get a week for two in early October at 50 euro per night!) Theme: HotelPrice: US$20-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageWebsite: http://www.barcelo.com/BarceloHotels/en-GB/Hotels/Spain/Minorca/Hamilton/Home
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| | | | Casa Alberti: A place to be at ease | Tip Rating:  Satisfaction: | | | | |
We found it by chance, on a last minute internet search... It seemed too good to be true, but is one of the nicest small hotels I've been.
The location is in the centre of Maó, close to the City Hall square. It is definitely not the typical location for a beach and sun holiday, but as we had a rental car, and we were more interested on exploring the island than lying on the sand, it was not a problem .
Do you want to spend a few days in an old mansion from 1740, recently restored and decorated with an exquisite taste and all modern facilities?
You’ll have a nice room with your own bathroom (all refurbished a couple of years ago). If you are a group you can rent “the apartment” on the last floor. The place has a pleasant tearrace/solarium on the top, and a few of common lounges were to relax, parlour gaming, music listening or TV watching.
The breakfasts were fabulous, served in the big table of the kitchen, with views to the patio. All fresh local products: typical Maó cheese, “carn i xua” and “butifarra” (local seasoned sausages), “ensaimadas” (local pastries), coffee or tea, fresh fruits…yummy!
Finally yet importantly, the manager, Dani, and all other member of the staff, so attentive and helpful, all of them will make your stay unforgettable. The place was “friendly-to-any-kind-of-nice-people” (when we were there the other clients were a gay couple and 2 families with kids). Leave a Comment Theme: Bed and BreakfastPrice: US$80-120 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: Calle Isabel II, 9. 07701 Maó , MenorcaPhone: +34 971354210Directions: Maó old town, close to Postal Office and commercial area.Website: http://www.casalberti.com
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| | | | Es Ullustres: Simply wonderful | Tip Rating: | | | | |
If you find this house, you really are so lucky. It is a beautiful house, set in acres of gardens. The owner, who visits every now and again is more than happy for you to help yourself to watermelons, peppers, plums, oranges, and all the other sumptious fruits and vegetables that grow there :)
This house has an outdoor pool set in beautiful settings, a basketball court, and an underground cave! Theme: OtherComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: The house is located to the north of Cala'n BoschDirections: We have never been able to find it again! its crazy, but it seems to have disappeared :) So if you find it, count yourself very blessed (and let me know where it is please!)
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