You know when you feel you are reading reviews about a different hotel to the one you stayed in?.....well that’s us.

First the good bits. The rooms are clean comfortable and spacious and most have a large balcony. The hotel areas are nicely set out and decorated. There’s a good sauna and a large well equipped gym. There is a nice garden and pool.

BUT

Even if you discount the apartment 50 yds away that was being torn apart with kangos, circular saws and the cement mixer churning away it wasn’t quiet. There’s a rat run along one side of the hotel where commuter traffic goes from 6 am onwards. Mopeds screaming, refuse lorries, tour coaches the usual horn sounding etc etc. There’s a school along the road in front with attendant ‘school run’ traffic…oh and a church with bells opposite! It was impossible to have a siesta with the windows open or sit and read on the balcony without feeling a nervous breakdown coming on! When another guest overheard me asking to change rooms she said “I just use earplugs!”

We were on floor 3 (room 302) and the canyon effect may have made the noise worse so its possible that if you have a lower floor room above the restaurant it won’t be quite as noisy.

It also takes a good 20 mins to walk to the centre and about 5 to the esplanade.

The staff weren’t friendly and always had something else to do before they served you…No matter how smiley and friendly we were their faces didn’t change once. They did not even try to find out about buses to Andratx for us “ you will have to walk to the bus station in Palma and ask there” – it actually went along the esplanade, 5 mins away. We asked to change rooms because of the noise but there were no rooms available, we didn’t even receive an apology for the building noise.

Breakfast was pretty average too. Cheapest cut bread for toast and very little in the way of fruit and cereals- not something we looked forward to on waking!

Considering that we booked the hotel on the promise of a quiet oasis in a residential area we were very disappointed.

Mum and I stayed for 2 night here after having to leave our cruise ship due to Mum being taken ill. The reception staff were so very helpful and when we stated that we had come from the hospital they gave us a 30 euro an night discount. The room was spacious and spotlessly clean. The hotel has many antiquities from the hotel industry on display and the hotel lift also comes under this catagory! functional but a bit temperamental. The food was quite basic but all cooked to order and served up hot and appetizing. The breakfast that is included in the room rate was lovely with plenty of choice of hot and cold. The pool area was surrounded by palm trees and ample seating and loungers. Dinner can be eaten in the outside dining area which is lovely on a balmy night. The only downside that some people might find is, that the hotel is about 2 miles from the centre of Palma, although it is a lovely stroll along the marina to reach it. Lovely for a quiet break.

Third time in Araxa last.august. That tells a lot. Araxa is cozy family run hotel at the quiet area of Palma. Walking distance to La Seu about 3 km but on the way lot of interesting to see ; Stroll through Santa Catalina area gives you an idea what Palma used to be in old times.
Staff at the hotel area very nice and friendly. Braekfast buffet is great with some variety from day to day. There´s 3 course lunch and dinner avaiable daily . 16 € /person ( ex.c drinks).
We have experience of only so called triple rooms and those are bit weathered bur lot of space. Cleaness is great.
If you´re too tired to walk there´s several bus lines going to center from 100-200 m from hotel. As far as I know some lines take you to the Illetas or Playa de Palma beaches if desired. If you rent a car there´s lot of free parking space available outside on the street in front of hotel. Garage has room only three cars.
I recommend this hotel exspecially to people who has lot of experience of Majorca before and want to stay away from most hectic tourist areas. From Araxa you have easy access to every possible activity on island when desired. This is great option instead of renting a flat as the price is bargain and you don´t have to cook and do the dishes...; )

Their website says something like "a calm oasis...." and we found it to be just that. It's set behind a garden with pool and trees and on a fairly quiet road about 10 minutes' walk from the prom and about 20 mins walk to the Cathedral. Our friends who were staying on the prom in the Costa Azul (which costs a little more) said they preferred the Araxa.

It has a relaxed and comfortable feel to it. The lobby and rooms have a traditional Spanish air and both are roomy and comfortable. Bed was two wide singles pushed together: a little on the firm side for me, but not so for my partner. We also had a single room which was much smaller but comfortable, and like the double room, had a balcony overlooking the garden.

Breakfast was a fairly extensive buffet and good. Free internet in lobby.

Friend who had two small children found it welcoming and fine for the kids.

We'd definitely use this hotel again. Good value (booked through an online agency).