Calas de Mallorca - Hotel Sol Balmoral

we were in the hotel balmoral, food was excellent, views from hotel were stunning,the people who work there just do there job without getting into any conversation,they can be hard work.hotel doesnt put on any entertainment,and gets overrun with spanish holidaymakers at weekends,they can be very noisy.all inclusive drinks are very cheap local ones, the lagar is virtually undrinkable, lovely swimmingpool at the mastines hotel which you can use,entertainment is very average butlins type ,the resort is small one lovely beach cove excellent walkway around the cliffs,town has a few bars for a change and decent beer, all in all you get what you pay for ,but wouldnt put anyone off going ,hope this helps

General overall comment the hotels fantastic, rooms will brilliant, and the people I met I loved, hotels always buziin and I would go back in the morning, I love the hotel and recommend it for a family holiday!

Booked our stay at the Sol Balmoral on globallatedeals.com and was surprised how cheap it was. Had no issues with any part of the holiday or booking. Hotel was basic, but clean and tidy. Rooms were OK, not massive, but we had a balcony overlooking the pool which was nice as we could sit outside with a drink in the evenings.

Plenty of entertainment for the kids (it was 'mini-disco tiiiiiime' quite frequently!) and sports activities for kids and adults (archery, football, pool games, etc..) Main pool was clean (but cold!), always crowded though - as you'd expect! Occasionally went over to the bigger pool at the Sol Chihuahuas which was massive (yet still cold - lol)

Buffet style meals which had plenty of choice and the drinks were always decent portions (9 parts vodka - 1 part coke!). Just could've done with a full pint glass for the beer instead of a little plastic cup which needed a refill every 2 minutes!

I really did not enjoy my stay at the Sol Balmoral. From the outside the hotel looks like a prison camp and has big stains running down the walls between balconies. The marble steps down to the lifts are all discoloured round the edges. The chairs in the restaurant (which is more of a cafeteria), are stained. My room had two very uncomfortable beds in it and it was like sleeping with a tractor in the room because the ceiling fan made so much noise. Even on full power, the fan generated no cool air, it just circulated the warm air around the room. The bathroom smelt lousy after having a shower too (that awful drain smell). The food was always nearly cold and very greasy and I lived on salad & chips all week. On the final two nights we had to go out for our evening meal. The hotel entertainment was limited and not everyone likes to play water polo!! I could go on for ever but think you will get the gist. I am aware that you only get what you pay for but that shouldn't include poor hygiene and shabbiness.

I honestly cannot understand people complaining at the Hotel Sol Balmoral. It had everything we needed and more. The food was brilliant, there was something for everyone. The rooms were cleaned everyday. All the staff were brilliant, from the restaurant to the bar to the reception. The entertainment staff were really good and worked hard too ensure all guest had a great time. If you wanted to join in you could if not they left you alone. All in all a hotel I wish I was still stopping at and would like to visit again.

Everything about the holiday was great. The staff that greeted us offered us orange juice while we checked in. They were so helpful for the 2 weeks we were there. They noticed my parents were also stopping there and put us next to each other, which was fantastic. The food was brilliant. We had planned to eat out a few nights but the food was that good there was no need. There was something for everyone, I didn't think there would be so much choice and it was the same for every mealtime. The snack bar was fantastic also as they were constantly bringing more freshly cooked food out were supplies were running low. The entertainment staff worked really hard to make sure everyone had a good time. If you wanted to get involved they were there to help if not they left you alone. The shows were well rehearsed and were even better on the outdoor stage, as for the first week they were inside but still very good. The rooms were cleaned everyday and were spotless. The reviews of some people are really strange and I can't understand what people expect. If you are expecting a 5* holiday, then book one. The holiday was amazing value for money and I wish we were still there. I would love to go back again in the near future and know my family would as well. I only hope they have a slower song than Stach Stach when we go back.

We have just had 2 fantastic weeks at the Sol Balmoral. We really couldn't fault it. The staff were excellent. The food and drink was fantastic. There was never any problems with sunbeds the pool and pool area was kept very clean. The entertainments team were great and while we didn't join in much we loved watching!! My 2 year old daughter loved the mini disco and is still talking about it now! You are issued with a photo card on arrival for the all inclusive and room key which I thought was much better than the band system. The resort itself is beautiful and has things to do but not Magaluf (thank goodness!) Overall a fantastic holiday and if your going then I'm jealous! We would definitely go back!

Lovely location. Set on a rugged coast line, surrounded by Spanish villas.

Friendly staff.

Fairly basic facilities. No tea or coffee making facilities in the rooms, only 1 plug, no TV, no fridge.

I am still here so will get back to write a full review when I return.

I thought the pools at Hotel Sol Balmoral needed a good clean, bottom pool is a mess in my view, and I think all the sun beds need a service and clean. I also think that some staff could treat people better, and they also could've provided us with more of a smile. I think it would be good to clean cat mess from around pool too.

I honestly cannot understand why this hotel has had such bad reviews. I was dreading going to this hotel after reading the reviews before I went, and was very relieved that it wasn't at all as bad as some people were saying. I'm not sure if the hotel had, had an overhaul before we arrived, or if it was the bad weather that had dampened everyone's spirits during may? I would recommend this hotel for people that want a nice, cheap, holiday, that don't expect a 4 star hotel when paying for a 3 star.