“location,location,location.... and service with a smile!(but book balcony with sea view)”
First of all i have been going to Puerto Pollensa for 30 years,staying usually at selected apartments with family.This year my family couldnt go ,so me and my fiance,and our friends,another couple stayed at the Capri.I have been blessed with a frontline view for over 15 years,so i knew when booking this is a must,for us, in Puerto Pollensa.
Please try to ignore some older reviews as the Capri is under new management.What the Capri gives you is a perfect central location and,if staying on front rooms,a stunning panaramic view.There are couple of dozen rooms,but only six frontal rooms with balcony,and by paying a little more, staying in these frontline rooms is a MUST.We asked for the highest height sea view rooms poss by email,and they did confirm they had done this.
Ours were 401and 402 and in my opinion the best rooms in hotel for their stunning views.Dont get me wrong,the rooms are quite basic,but are kept very clean.(manager said poss winter revamp on cards). Bathroom was fine and decent shower.Flat screen tv, but hardly used it.Room had safe with key given at reception.The balcony had enough room to sit and relax with some music and a glass of wine.The newly installed air con was both effective and very quiet.
The breakfast was bacon ,eggs,croissant,cereal etc and was more than fine.Coffee was excellent and freshly made which i found a great start to the day.Even when i was late Sasha( manager ) offered to bring me a croissant etc and extra coffee.Ithought his easy going style seamed to work with his staff.
The hotel boasts one of the best terraces in the area as you sit water side,with lovely white parasols and matching furniture.In fact the interiors match this as they are kept white and simple.A large flat screen tv is on in bar area for those who like a sporting event.
Most importantly the staff where excellent..Manager Sasha very helpful.waiters and waitresses young,friendly and chatty.From Spain,Argentina,Romania ,amonst others.All very helpful.Food on terrace was limited to pizza and pasta,but was well priced,fresh and tasty.Cocktails also were on offer .Pizza/pasta and any drink was under 10 euro and was a bargain sitting next to the water.
The small area of beach is a few steps from the front door,but if you want a larger beach area ,we are talking 50 - 100 metres to the left.The only negative is unlike the Sis Pins next door the Capri does not have a private sunbathing terrace with sun beds.I would suggest that maybe the small beach area in between the terrace area could be developed in the future?
Bars i would recommend are Batacuda(good quality music),Nostalgia,(karioke and chat),The illador's sea terrace bar,and maybe the irish bars if you like that kind of thing.General square area is good atmosphere.
Restaurants, Capri terrace,Laguna(behind illador),Zarzoles(hidden gem,meat /paella ),la Parra(trad spanish) , Stay ,Illador front terrace, la Bahia(paella).
Trips to Formentor(boat) and afternoon in Pollensa old town are recommended.Scuba Mallorca are very good for diving.ENJOY
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