very nice hotel for family vacation. The apartments, though a little bit outdated, are very well equipped and also tidy and clean. Comfortable beds (incl. the sofa bed). Peaceful and quiet area. Great facilities. Activities for children available during the summer time. Amazing breakfast and dinner buffet (cannot say about lunch, as we did not have it included). Variety and quality. Super friendly and helpful staff!

The bathroom in the apartment needs an update (little water pressure and water temperature changed drastically from cold to warm). A little bit far from the beach. Difficult to move around without a car. A bus stop in front of the hotel would be great (or transfer to/from Can Picafort). Many sun beds were “booked” by guests very early in the morning but they were nowhere to be seen; so sometimes there were none available later in the day. This of course has to do with people’s manners… Maybe the hotel should consider removing the towels/belongings of those “sunbeds blockers”.

The hotel is excellent and I really couldn't fault it. The setting and gardens are lovely and well maintained. The staff are friendly and relaxed, but not in your face. They are there to do their job, not be your best friend! They all work extremely hard. I thought the food was good, nice selection of dishes and I didn't find it repetitive like some other reviewers. Yes some of it is a bit weird, but give it a go..they cater for a range of international tastes. But if you like beige food only you won't starve! There's always plain pasta, chips and plain rice on offer. There are some bigger tables for larger groups in the restaurant and they weren't precious about us moving tables together in the outdoor areas. We had a couple of minor niggles with the room which were reported to reception and resolved immediately. There are some nice shady areas to sit but you'll need to move with the sun. I found the beds to be comfortable & the central aircon is fine in the rooms if you keep the curtains drawn and the doors shut. Theres no controls, it's just on, but we didn't wake up baltic in the night like at some places. On the whole I would highly recommend...perfect for families.

There wasn't any sunbed wars but you need to be on the ball in the morning if you want to bag them. They were all reserved within minutes of the pool area opening. You need to figure out which barpeople serve the 'good' cocktails! It's not near the good beach or town & it was roasting when we were there so didn't make it out & about but that says more about us than the hotel...you can get a taxi easily to go wherever.

Great calm location just off the busy Alcudia-Can Picafort road. Although rather full when we went, the resort has a pleasant atmosphere with plenty of trees and shade all around. Very nice pavillion/dinning-room where the meals are served. Staff nice and helpful. All meals varied and tasty. Children’s pools nice with slides and activities. Plenty of staff maintaining the gardens/pool/dinning room. Really good for families. Classic resort but with a cosy and friendly touch to it. To repeat.

AC in apartment didn’t work well. Mattresses in beds and sofa bed need upgrading. Had to ask the cleaning staff to clean beneath sofa bed properly as it was full of cob webs and a few spiders. Dinning room got rather busy at meal times - although staff is constantly clearing up and cleaning the tables for the next lot. Pool too crowded, plus few chairs available. Generally speaking it seemed to have too many guests for the capacity of the premises/size of the resort.

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The food was excellent and there was a wide variety to choose from. The pool was clean and big enough for everyone to swim comfortably. The beds were very comfortable and I got a good night's sleep.

The animation team was a major disappointment. They were disorganized, didn't provide enough information about activities, and couldn't engage the guests. If I had to pick one thing that really brought the hotel down, it would be the animation team. The coffee is far below par, the sweet/carbonated drinks are disappointing in flavor, and the alcoholic beverage included in the all-inclusive package is of questionable quality

Everything meet our expectations. Rooms were a good size. Beds were comfy. Food was good. Staff were all very helpful and friendly.

Not enough sunbeds

It had everything you need right there. Perfect for a young family to have fun and actually be able to relax a bit. All the staff were fantastic, especially the animators who really made the kids feel special and seemed to genuinely enjoy their jobs. The wait staff for meals were also perfect, discrète but friendly and also super efficient. The food was always well stocked and with a big variety and it was great to be able to have snacks and drinks whenever we wanted during the day too. I even built a rapport with the lovely lady who cleaned our room every day who was so kind and friendly. We felt very welcome and loved our time there

The air conditioning was broken during our whole stay so it was quite hot to sleep at night. Also there is only one lifeguard on duty for the pools who also has several other tasks to do such as giving out/taking back towels and pool maintenance. I feel like he was doing the job of two people and it’s important for him to be able to concentrate on watching the water and making sure everyone is safe- two people should be doing this job, alternating water watching and other tasks to stay focused

My experience at Vell Mari Resorts in Mallorca was fantastic. The rooms were clean, well-maintained, and equipped with a great AC system. The staff were incredibly friendly and made me feel welcome throughout my stay. I also loved the beautiful pools and gardens on the property, which added to the overall relaxing atmosphere. I highly recommend Vell Mari Resorts for a wonderful getaway.

While my stay at Vell Mari Resorts had many positive aspects, there were a couple of areas that fell short of my expectations. The food quality was not the best, as the cuts of meat were poor, leading me to rely on salad and chips for a satisfying meal. Additionally, the absence of a restaurant manager contributed to some disorganization and messiness in the dining hall during peak times. Furthermore, an external DJ music festival disrupted our sleep. Although this was beyond the hotel's control, it highlighted a weakness in the soundproofing of the rooms. Despite these minor drawbacks, the overall experience at Vell Mari Resorts was enjoyable, but these issues are worth considering when planning a stay.

Impressive territory, family friendly location and the animation team giving it all every evening for the kids. The funny thing that this property has a certain vibe that is difficult to explain. You either like it a lot despite a few issues and want to come back, or you’ll hate it.

Some things could be improved like installing a laundry room (can be paid), some kitchenette stuff could ve been added, more video games (put some playstations for 5 eur/30 min).

- Very good food. Buffet breakfast and dinner had a lot of options to choose from. - Neatness of the resort. - Nice swimming pools. - Family friendly resort.

- The furniture in the room should be updated. - The sofa bed (as a third bed) was in a very bad condition, it was not possible to sleep on it. - High price of meals.