منتجع شاطئ ميليا كالفيا (Meliá Calviá Beach)

“As an independent travel agent, I stay in many hotels, and here is my unbiased review. I believe the hotel is a solid 4-star property, but no more than that, and it is somewhat overpriced. A rate of 225 euros per night is difficult to justify, something in the region of 160-180 euros would feel more reasonable. The building itself has some age to it, though the decor is attractive and reasonably fresh. This is reflected in the central air conditioning system, which felt dated, and our room (number 14) had noticeable issues with this. At times the temperature was higher than outside, with high humidity that left our clothes and bedding feeling damp for much of the stay, our hair wouldn't dry properly and our skin felt sticky. This did affect our overall comfort, as it's hard to rest well when feeling warm and humid. The bathroom also had a damp smell, and cleanliness overall fell a little short of what I'd expect from the Meliá standard. We also found the hotel to feel quite busy, even though we weren't visiting during peak season. This makes me agree with other reviews mentioning that the hotel's capacity struggles to cope during high season or at full occupancy. Now for the most important point: Meliá South Beach and Meliá Calviá Beach are neighbouring hotels that share the same facilities and grounds, and sit within the same category. Meliá South Beach is more modern and better value, so it's worth considering instead of Calviá unless there's a specific reason to choose the latter. Regarding the Level service, it is worth the upgrade: guests enjoy unlimited soft drinks and snacks at the private lounge, and a happy hour from 5-6pm with premium snacks and unlimited alcohol drinks. Level guests also get access to a private beach area with sunloungers, though it's worth noting there's no direct, safe access to the sea from this section. The area can also get busy, as regular hotel guests use the same sunloungers, and while staff do check wristbands, the space still fills up quickly. On the positive side, the location is beautiful, the grounds are well kept, and the staff are friendly and helpful throughout. Breakfast is good, with a nice variety on offer, and the buffet dinner is decent too. That said, Cape Nao restaurant is a real highlight, the food is fresh, generous in portion and thoroughly enjoyable. Casa Nostra was also very good. There's a bus stop right next to the Meliá South Beach entrance, with routes 104/105 running to Palma, a handy option for those without a hire car. Overall, it's a pleasant hotel with a lovely setting and good service, though the pricing feels high relative to the room quality. One more detail worth mentioning: the showers are glass-enclosed and positioned in the middle of the room with no partition or curtain, which is worth bearing in mind for families with children or couples who prefer more privacy.”