Hotel Cala Bona

We had stayed at the Hotel Cala Bona 3 years ago and we're very impressed. We returned this year 2024 and were not impressed. We were put in an offshoot named Pergola Hotel and all of us were very disappointed. The rooms were small. The wardrobe was tiny and not enough for a couple. We had a walk along a rugged back Street to the real hotel for dining and the pool. One day the rain was heavy and we were ready for a night entertainment but wer wet by the time we got to main hotel. We had told 2 more friends who hadn't been before what a fabulous hotel it was. Couldn't believe where they stuck us.

I paid extra for an upgrade to a Superior room with a sea view and was very pleased to be given room 206. The view was right over the small harbour and the surrounding restaurants. This area is a continuous hub of activity. We loved sitting on our balcony in the evening with a drink. The hotel itself is split into several blocks and some rooms have limited views or no view at all. I contacted the hotel via e mail prior to our stay and enquired about a room in the main block overlooking the marina. We also had a lovely walk-in shower and the towels were the best we have been given in all our travelling over the last 25 years! Large and fluffy towels changed every day. The meals were well cooked and there was lots of choices on offer for breakfast or dinner. We were impressed with the salmon and the roast beef dinners. At the pool area, there were plenty of sunbeds available but some were very uncomfortable as they sagged badly and were very low. Not ideal if you have mobility issues or suffer from a bad back. Pool towels are available at reception. You pat 27 euros for two and on returning them you only get 20 euros back! The meals in the snack bar at the pool were very good, although a bit pricey. One main meal will do two of you as the portions are large. The shows at night were very good but you had to be there early if you wanted a seat close to the show. The best night was the Take That tribute. If you want to go local for a beer or a meal, you don't need to go far. Across from the hotel on the corner is Smithy's. They do lovely meals and drinks with attentive service. A lot of guests are British and it is clear a lot of them return year after year. This was our first visit to Hotel Cala Bona and we will probably return. A couple of issues to consider is the cost of the Balearic tax and the long journey to and from Palma airport. The tax is nearly 50 euros for 2 for 1 week. The transfer will take 90 minutes.

Enjoyed our stay at HBC rooms comfortable and cleaned daily .Food very good both breakfast and evening meal staff very attentive .Lovely pool plenty of sun loungers Caroline at pool bar works so hard looking after pool guests there is the added bonus of indoor pool spa and sauna this year and well with using it .Entertainment the very best in the resort where bar staff do great job serving everyone.i would definitely be a return visitor hopefully next year .

We have been to HCB many times over the last 30 years and it still doesn't disappoint. The staff from reception to the waiters are always friendly and helpful,great atmosphere around the pool area and never short of a sunbed. The evening entertainment has always been of a high standard and our favourites at the moment are the rock band Hiroshima who are the best live band I have ever seen. I must also mention the lovely restaurant which serves a wide choice of breakfasts and evening meals which are nice. We love everything about this friendly hotel and will be back next year. Just a little tip, if you book a sea view room you get great views over the harbour and beyond.

Stayed at the Cala Bone Hotel in September for 2 weeks and had an amazing time. The bedroom was very spacious and cleaned daily to a very high standard. The food for both breakfast and evening meals were great with a lot of variety and always hot and tasty. The staff were fantastic, always smiling helpful, especially Clare at the pool bar and Manalo and the waiters in the main bar. The entertainment was awesome with our favourites being Motown The Musical Evolution, Soul Avenue, Hiroshima and Abba Again. There are plenty of lovely bars and restaurants in Cala Bona and have booked to go back in June and September next year