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C/ Signe Lleo 2 - Urb. Sa Caleta, 07760 Cala Santandria, Minorca, Spain
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Sa Caleta Playa Apartaments
3.0 of 5 stars 55 Reviews
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Sunderland, United Kingdom
1 review
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“English guests can't stay at Sa Caleta Playa any more!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2011
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Having researched the apartments THOROUGHLY before booking and the hotel had all the options we required-All Inclusive, air conditioning, laundry service, pool/garden view and daily entertainment.
On arrival at Sa Caleta Playa reception we were told we were not at this accomodation but at Blanc Palace so our taxi took us to their reception where we were told they only had a reservation for 2 people even though our confirmation stated 4. The receptionist told us to go and have our meal as the restaurant would be closing soon while they rearranged our room. There was the standard AI buffet, and during our stay there was always a good variety of dishes. When we had finished our meal we were told we were in yet another complex Son Blanc a few minutes walk away. The 'overflow' room had no air con, no pool and a view of rubble and grass. Al the amenieties were at Blanc Palace, when we asked why we weren't in the Sa Caleta Playa the receptionist informed us it was now only for Italian guests and German and English were based at Blanc Palace and 'extra guests' in Son Blanc. We did use the facilities at Blanc Palace and after 5 sleepless nights(due to no air-con) were were moved to a room in that complex. There is no longer a laundry service, tricky with hand luggage only! we did have a view of a hedge...not quite the garden view I was expecting-but an improvement!
The hotel now deals directly with German travel company and ALL entertainment, announcements and information is in German and Dutch-they 'no longer cater for English guests'

Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
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Bradford, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“holiday deal”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2011
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booked this holiday on a late deal so didnt exspect much arrived at the calet player and was told to go to the reception at the other side of the complex used by another company when we got there we were pleasantly surprised this reception was 4star as was the complex when booking i had gone from full board to all inclusive for a small extra fee again we were very happy with the food served our son thought it wonderful to be able to get drinks whenever he wanted our apartment was not on the complex but was through a gate on the street facing the complex arriving at the rooms we were on the top floor with a balcony small kitchen bedroom with a safe and a good clean bathroom the main room had a table and four chairs two sofa beds and a tv however NO AIR CONDITIONING the apartment was in a good spot near enough to the complex and pools and just down the road from the beach the complex was split into two sides the germans and the spanish/italian side both have good pools this was not our normal holiday it was our first allinclusive and we found it ok for aweek a good family holiday kids will love the pools food and two child friendly beaches that are in walking distance for any family

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Doncaster, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Hmmmnnnn”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2010
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Just back from a two week break as this apart-hotel and I think everyone else who have written a review have made fair points.
The resort of Sa Caleta is so small that it doesn't even merit its own resort map. If a get-away from it all, not move from the hotel complex type of holiday is what you are seeking, then this will suit you. There is very little to speak of in Sa Caleta, though the beach, which is just down a few steps from the hotel is nice and the sea is very safe for small Children as its quite shallow for some distance.
If you are looking for anything more than the above, then this is not the place for you. I would suggest Cala Blanca or Calen Bosh
Check in is done at the Hotel Blanc Palace, in a "look at what you could have won" kind of way. After seeing that, its somewhat of a disapointment to be shown where you a really staying!
As an All Inclusive customer, we could take all of ours meals in the Blanc Palace, or choose to have breakfast in the Sa Caleta Playa. As the Blanc Palace is a 4 star Thompson Platinum Hotel, it goes without saying that the food was very good. The problem arises in the Two tier system which is applied to Dinner. All S'a Caleta customers had to go to the earlier sitting 6-7.30. The paper table clothes and napkins were replaced by proper linen for the 2nd sitting when the Blanc Palace customers came in. If you arrived at 7pm for your meal you would find the food being cleared away and the floors swept in readyness for the Blanc Palace customers. It positivly screamed 1st and 2nd class!
The All-Inclusive finished at 11pm on the Dot when the Bar closed completley. The "Entertainment" was not very good to say the least and the Kids entertainment was run for and by a German team, so was delivered in German. Sadly, as the resort is so small, there wasn't any alternative.
The two weeks we were there must have been the busiest of the year. The compex was heavily overbooked, several people had to spend their 1st night at other hotels or in rooms which were not booked. We had booked two, one bedroomed apartments and were given one, two bedroom apartment when we arrived.
Having said that, the room issues were resolved swiftly and a couple of plumbing problems in our apartment were dealt with very quickly.
Sunbeds were an issue, there simply wasnt enough of them.
Our rooms were cleaned three times each week, the bedding changed once, towels changed three times.
The Ant problem which others mention is an island wide problem I think, you just have to be aware of it as you would at home and not leave anything out that would attact them.
One of the resorts redeaming feature is it's proximity to Cuidadella. Buses are frequent or its a cheap taxi fare and about 5 minutes away. Its well worth a visit.
I personaly would not ever go back to either the resort or either the Blanc Palace or the Sa Caleta Playa. I can, however, see how it would suit families with little ones.

  • Stayed August 2010, travelled with friends
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Excellent holiday we all had a great time.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2010
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We have just come home after a weeks all inclusive holiday. When we read some of the reviews saying how bad it was i felt that i had to say something positive. If you are a young family looking for a cheap and relaxing getaway then this is the place. Our children loved it spending most of their time in the pool which was never overcrowded or on the waterslide. All the staff were friendly and helpful. The food was varied and nice. The beach is just a pretty little cove ideal for children paddling and swimming in. Overall just a very chilled holiday the children were happy which made it a relaxing holiday for adults. Would recommend.

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Cornwall
1 review
“Fantastic holiday, i;ve been going since a child and still love it at 23”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2010

Sa caleta playa has everything you need for a relaxing holiday. Beautiful beach, lovely apartments and it situated either a short bus ride or 20mins walk from the old capital cuitadella where you'll find plenty of shops and a market weekly.

I've been coming since i was about 11 and loved it then, with the pool, slide , kids club and child friendly entertainment, it had everything we needed as a family. I now come here every 2 years with my parents. Its not somewhere to go if you want clubbing or extensive night-life, but it does offer entertainment and you can find some bars locally is required.

The rooms have all basic facilities, but to be honest, its such a beautiful place, you won't be spending much time in your room.

  • Stayed May 2009
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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C/ Signe Lleo 2 - Urb. Sa Caleta, 07760 Cala Santandria, Minorca, Spain
Price range (per night):* INR2,069 - 13,756

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