Our first time to Majorca for many years and not disappointed. Cala d,Or is full of bars restaurants shops but not tacky.
The hotel Sa Marina is first class the best we have ever stayed in abroad.Room staff, cleanliness location,pool, could not be faulted.Cannot advise on food we were self catering as there was so many restaurants to choose from in easy walking distance.
We stayed in September 2011 and without doubt be going back next year.Cannot recommend this hotel strongly enough give it a try .
Ask for room 1215 overlooking the pool good views nice and quiet.Web Site www.Sa Marina.com

John and Sue Torquay

Our family stayed in the Sa Marina for our October half-term holidays ; and now we don't wish to go anywhere else ! We found the resort and the hotel to be the perfect place for our young family (4 year old and 2 year old). Cala D'or seemed to be closing down for the Winter as it was the last week in their season, but the service and the welcome everywhere was excellent ! Cala D'or is beautiful ( and is very unlike some of the other resorts ) and seems to be a bit more 'up market ' than some of the other resorts.
It's a lovely stroll to the Marina - morning coffee in the 'Jolly Roger', or go on the road 'train' - a bit bumpy but you get to see so much of the area.The centre of Cala D'or is pedestrianised, therefore it's safe, and a buggy is easily manouvered. There are also plenty of cafes and shops to browse ( The Italian has lovely ice-cream !).
Just round the corner from the hotel there's a secure play-park with swings, slide...e.t.c., brilliant for the kids ! There's a Spar for groceries across the road, handy, but there's a cheaper 'Eroski' supermarket just a little bit further than the park.
The hotel itself was excellent - the staff were brilliant with the children. The hotel was clean, the buildings and grounds well kept. The inddor heated pool is lovely and there are two large outdoor pools as well.Our apartment looked over the car park at the back (but was very quiet ) with a very spacious balcony. We had a kitchenette with a full-sized fridge and everything we wanted really !(there was no microwave but I think this can be arranged!) Our apartment was spacious and very well cleaned, plenty of hot water. The buffet meals suited us to a tee ! The food was varied and excellent - Breakfast = cereals, 'full English', about 12 different breads / rolls, fresh fruit, cold meats, cheeses and so much more. Dinner = hot buffet, cold buffet, children's choice, salads, and various sweets / desserts / fruits - the children loved it as they could try a 'bit of everything' - which they did !
The hotel is in such a convenient location to the centre, as it's such a quick stroll to the centre and to the two main beaches / coves, but we also found it to be relaxing and quiet. Having stayed in many hotels over the years I would rate the Sa Marina to be amongst the best !! Looking forward ( and planning !) our next family holiday there !

Booked last minute as a family of 5. We had 2 apartments next door to one another with pool view. Everything was perfect, the food, accommodation, location. We even saw some of the entertainment which was good and wish we d watched it all. It was at the very end of the season so places were starting to close but it did not spoil anything even the hotel was closing for the winter but there was no difference in service. On our first night as we had arrived later they had made up some tables in the dining area so at least we got something to eat on our first night (we were half board). However there are loads of good quality places to eat only yard from the hotel.

apartment location could not have been better overlooking bar & stage allowing us to choose either to watch entertainment from balcony (with bottle of wine)! or sit outside in bar.
hotel 1st class, room plenty big enough for us 2 adults & 2 teenagers.went 1/2 board on friends recommendation & glad we did as food choice & quality was excellent throughout our stay,also as it was 1/2 term october the restaurants & bars in the resort itself were very quiet with little atmosphere.the weather was good 21-26 degrees afternoon 12-15 degrees evenings
great pools although really cold but heated indoor pool & sauna available for those not brave enough to try.would definitely stay again, try late season as prices drop dramatically & if you get the weather as we did you can`t beat it.