Cala n Forcat, Binimar Resort

Just came back from a week in binimar really enjoyed it was loads for the kids to do pools were great and entertainment was fun for the kids very clean and tidy everything was only ten minuite walk were every bar has bouncing castles free there was some kind of games going on alday long round the pool never really queued for drinks but was abit of a wait for food but nuffin to long had to hire fan as room was very hot I would defently go back and recommend it to family's perfect for the kids couldn't ask for any more ...

went to Binimar in september 2010 all incusive for a week enjoyed it BUT it is a family kind of place kids entertainment till 9pm then bingo then the entertainment staff they do there best but still games with balloons etc 2 nights a robbie williams tribute.the rooms are ok cooker didnt work glad a/i but had to make morning tea in the microwave no tv even to hire so when it rained for 2 days not a lot to do room cleaned 3 times but the toilet never cleaned food was ok but not a lot of choice, pools great, but dont take your posh dresses no one bothers and you queue for everything the town is ok but small.I wouldnt go again but its good if you have small children but no good for adults and teenagers

When we first got to the hotel we had to queue for at least 45 mins, to find that some of the rooms wernt available for another three hours. People werent best pleased. The cleaner only cleaned our rooms 3 days out of 7 which wasnt really enough because we really needed clean towels and toilet roll. however as a whole our group loved the 3 big pools and the day and night time entertainment which were both the highlights of the holiday. The bar for all inclusive don't have a wide variety of drinks and they did not seem very strong alcoholic wise at all... we were quite dispointed with the food, quite repetitive and not always hot. Reps are all friendly brought the best of of our holiday. we loved the adult football and water polo. would not visit again but still enjoyed most aspects of the holiday.

we had read some of the reviews and were slightly dubious about going to Binimar Resort, when we got there we were pleasently surprised the rooms,complex and pool areas were very clean,the food was good and hot all the time and the staff especially in the restaurant downsairs were lovely, polite and also made my 8 month old daughter smile when they sang to her in spanish.

i would definatly go back again A* from our family.

Initially we had booked to go to the Cala N Blanes Hotel which we were informed a couple of months before we were due on our family "Honeymoon had been closed down and First Choice had booked us in at the Binimar Resort on the same All Inclusive deal.Initially I was worried at the size of the hotel with there being over 400 apartments, I thought it may be very busy and chaotic, and after reading some reviews on here even more worried.

HOWEVER we had a fantastic time, I must admit that I think it was on full but the only time we ever had to queue was one night for bingo tickets, we hadn't gone with the mind we wanted to play Bingo but you tend to get swept away with all the fun.

Food was fantastic, we do enjoy European food but if you are very picky, they have chips, but surely everyone eats rice and Pasta dishes too these days, the choice was vast and wine available along with soft drinks in the Restaurant all through the meal and we ate so well that we never went in during the 3 snack times they also run between main meals. The food on the servery was a little luke warm, but its so hot in Menorca this didn't seem to bother anyone

The complex is immaculately clean, maids working throughout the day cleaning room, tables and plates tidied constantly, the staff were very hard working.

Rooms are of the standard you expect from a 2-3* hotel, slightly dated but lovely to have the use of a fridge for bottled water & having a 16 month old with us that decided he couldn't eat in the heat and reverted back to bottles of milk so at least we knew it was fresh. In hindsight when the complex was built installing air conditioning would have been a god send, but we locked the shutters and kept the glass doors open, even with the children sleeping in the living room it always felt very safe.

All 3 pools are beautiful and you did find some towels in the morning, mainly baggsing the palm tree parasols but there were always plenty of spare loungers at all times and the ones that had been "saved" were always being used by 10am.

British run entertainment from 10am till11pm and the team worked there socks off and knew all the childrens names within a couple of days of them arriving. Bar service was excellent, small plastic glasses for the all-incs but you could order as many as you wanted, we used to get 3 at a time between the 2 of us, which became the in joke, paid drinks aren't that cheap, I think about 3 euros for most things, but this is definitely a Menorcan thing not just at the Binimar you do get them in a glass for that though, all the bar staff spoke perfect English, though we alwys feel it polite to give the obligatory, Por Favor or Gracias gets you remembered.

Cala N Forcat has plenty of restaurants and Bars if youre self catering or fancy a wander and all the souvenir shops, though it is a modern resort, Cuitedella the old capital is only about 15 mins by hourly bus for the architecture, serious shopping or the cigarette smoker it cost 4.35 euros for 2 adults and 1 child each way.

The water park is literally a 5 min walk from the Binimar, we didn't go due to the complexities of the baby and for the truelly picky eater there are 2 Burger Kings - though couldn't confirm whether they are cooked in Spanish oil or taste like they do at home!!!

Our Rep was lovely, saw her a couple of times each day if anyone needed her and always had a smile and a chat available.

The beach probably isn't for beach lovers, that part of the island tends to have lots of little shallow coves that are ideal for parents with small children for the calm of the sea and the smallness of the area you need to watch, we went down to the nearest beach which can be got to in the hotel on foot with no buggy but it didn't take us more than 5-10 mins to walk the road way, there a caf which seemed to be run by a british lady and got big portions, everything was 3 euros, and there were about 10 parasols with 2 sunloungers on the beach, each was 5 euros, but worth it for the day rather than rouging it on the shingle.

In summary we all had an absolutely fantastic time and although we have never been back to the same place twice due to the world being to big and a little scared places may not be as good on return, we are seriously thinking about going back for 2010. The day before we left a family arrived that all the staff remembered from the 7 previous years they have been and insisted on the room next to the entertainment!!! We were overlooking the childrens park near reception and it was lovely and quiet

I think the only people who would have a problem with Binimar are people that expect too much before they go, we paid £1000 for the 4 of us All Inclusive and it was wonderful value for money. It is a 3* resort not 5* and although possibly a little holiday parky, only for the very best reasons when you have children. Cant recommend the place highly enough. Hope you have as wonderful a time.

I stayed at Binimar Resort with my husband, two children and their partners and 6 grandchildren aged between 14 and 2. We had a fabulous time. Our appartments were right opposite kiddies play area. Food was plentiful and always hot. Excellent maid service and all staff very charming. Value for money was excellent. Only thing that spoilt our stay was the inconsiderate young spanish girls and boys who were celebrating the fiesta til 2 in the morning above our heads. |One security guard was trying to cope but alas was losing the battle. would certainly go again with children if get the chance

We had our luggage stolen from the Cala n Forcat, Binimar Resort hotel on the last day of our holiday. This ruined our holiday. The tour operator was not much help and our insurance company will not pay out.

Cala n Forcat, Binimar Resort is good for families with younger childern. went end of may/june, didnt have problem with sunbeds. rooms cleaned every day, very thorough, took about half an hour cleaning. 3 pools very clean, kids pool was great. had a good room righy by kids pool / tennis court (more peacefull). entertainment was average, bit butlins like. we went out most nights into calan bosch, lovely area, id say bit more "upmarket". had a great night watching man utd getting beat in cup final by barcelona ha!!!! have to hire car, we did for 2 weeks, think we visited 16 beaches, all nice. had good holiday.

5 adults and 1 child went on this holiday to Binimar Resort we all had a great holiday. already planning next years holiday, we are thinking of going back but more of us

A TRULY DREADFULL HOLIDAY,DO NOT USE THIS COMPLEX.

We originally booked the Calan Blanes Hotel . Approximately 6 weeks before we were due to leave .Thompsons said that the Blanes Hotel was not available,however we could have a no charge upgrade to the Binimar complex.We agreed to the change.We have used the Blanes on two previous visits and enjoyed our stay.

The Binimar is an inferior complex with shabby worn apartments,Food although displayed well was always luke warm.The whole complex has a feel of a down market Butlins.

On the Friday night of our stay over 100 Spanish teenagers were booked into the complex.For an end of term weekend celebration ,They brought approximately 150 of thier friends with them.At three am on friday night, I and ten other guests ,were was desperately asking the hotel reception and the spanish police to do something about the noise. I also rang thompsons UK 24 hour help line ,Absolutely nothing was done.

On Saturday morning the complex was covered in broken glass,vomit and half eaten food.Why would the hotel book parties like this, into a complex that caters for young families.

Things improved a little on Saturday night.The two night watchmen who were supposed to provide security ,and were completly useless ,were supplimented by an outside security firm who patrolled the complex with dogs. What a great way to spend a weeks holiday ,drunken spanish teenagers,and security that would grace an english building site.Again do not use the Binimar.