On our first trip to Menorca, we opted for a hotel offering self-catering accommodation (it also does all-inclusive, half-board, etc). We also wanted a family-friendly hotel on the basis that our two children, 8 and 11, would be able to find kids their own age to play with. This was a success. Rooms were well appointed (though the kids’ beds hadn’t been made up and the supplied toaster didn’t work – both quickly remedied by the efficient and friendly reception/maid service), and the complementary bottle of cava and plate of fruit on arrival was a nice touch. Air conditioning was a big plus, though it meant you had to keep the balcony door shut to make it effective. Hotel is about five minutes walk from the main Marina area and you could walk to the nearest beach in ten minutes, but the hotel is set back from the coast near the lighthouse so there are no sea views to speak of. There are small supermarkets nearby so bread, milk, water, drinks, etc were always available. Like many of the places in Cala’n Bosch, Viva Menorca is trying hard to keep its guests on-site using entertainment (some very good), kids’ activities, etc. The hotel’s outdoor pool is great, though it did occasionally get a bit crowded with sun-beds in short supply (and we went slightly out-of-season). Towels are available (deposit required, but fully refunded upon return). We were also able to use a courtesy changing room on our last day to have a shower, etc before driving off the airport – which was most welcome. Probably reflecting the poor exchange rate, the bar prices were on the high side (two Euros for a Coke or Fanta). But we also got vouchers for a complementary round of drinks when we arrived. No free internet or wifi (though you could pay for internet access from two PCs in the hotel’s receptions area). We had a hire car for the week, so could drive to nearby towns or beaches in other parts of the island, but there also appeared to be a regular bus service through the resort. Ciutadella is well worth a visit for an evening stroll round the historic town centre.
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