Apartamentos Maribel

“We’ll be back…”

We’ve just returned from a wonderful stay at Maribel. The rooms were spacious and clean. We were self-catering. There were lots of utensils including soap, sponges, nespresso coffee machine etc. We had two supermarkets right on the doorstep which were reasonably priced and provided everything you n… more

We’ve just returned from a wonderful stay at Maribel. The rooms were spacious and clean. We were self-catering. There were lots of utensils including soap, sponges, nespresso coffee machine etc. We had two supermarkets right on the doorstep which were reasonably priced and provided everything you needed. It was quiet and peaceful throughout our stay. There was no rush to get sunbeds. The hotel play area was great and kept our children entertained on the evenings. Plenty of restaurants to eat at with lots of variety to choose from. The hotel is placed in the middle of two beautiful beaches, Cala Blanca, and Santandria. Both around a 5/10 minute walk. Like a few reviews mentioned, the pool was lovely and quiet during the week however, the weekends were a bit hectic when the locals came, but we didn’t mind that as we went and visited other places including the city Ciutadella and the water park Castillo Menorca. Would recommend both. During the week there were about 5-10 people max in the pool, compared to other hotels we’ve stayed in where we’ve been packed like sardines for the whole stay. Both the staff and the locals were lovely and friendly. We’ve been to all singing, all dancing, ‘all inclusive’ hotels in the past where we’ve payed triple the price and we’ve been itching to return home after a couple of days because it was just too busy and overwhelming for the kids. Here, however, it is just so peaceful. The children loved to explore and enjoy the beaches and beautiful scenery. We fell in love with Maribel and Menorca and will definitely be returning.

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“Lovely stay at Maribel”

⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ 4/5 We stayed here for 11 nights and overall had a really enjoyable holiday. The apartments were clean and when housekeeping came, the cleaning was done to a very high standard. Towels were changed every three days, although the beds weren’t changed until day nine, which felt a little too lo… more

⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ 4/5 We stayed here for 11 nights and overall had a really enjoyable holiday. The apartments were clean and when housekeeping came, the cleaning was done to a very high standard. Towels were changed every three days, although the beds weren’t changed until day nine, which felt a little too long between changes. The pool area is one of the hotel’s biggest positives. There were always plenty of sunbeds available, so there was never any need to rush down early or compete for a spot as you often do at other resorts. The self-catering facilities were excellent. The apartment had a three-ring hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, and, best of all, an oven. Having an oven felt like a luxury and made meal preparation much easier than on previous holidays. Our apartment was located behind the supermarket, which meant we were away from the noise around the pool area. We did experience some disturbance on two evenings from locals playing loud music on the steps outside, but otherwise it was peaceful. We also lost power one morning due to a local outage, but this was not the hotel’s fault and was resolved within a couple of hours. The soft play area was fantastic for children. Although it is quite small, it kept our children (aged 6 and 8) entertained in the evenings while we relaxed with a drink nearby. The location is great. The bus stop is right by the pool area, with a bus to Ciutadella arriving at around 20 minutes past each hour. The journey takes about 15 minutes and cost us around €3.70 each way for an adult and child, making it much cheaper than a taxi. We also hired a car and found there was plenty of parking outside the apartments. The sunsets are absolutely stunning. The local supermarket is convenient but quite expensive compared to where the locals shop. We visited the Friday market, which was fairly small, but the town itself is beautiful and well worth exploring. Now for the main negative. We travelled with children and love seeing them enjoy the pool. Before arriving, I had read reviews mentioning local Spanish families using the pool at weekends and evenings and assumed it was mostly people without children complaining. However, after experiencing it ourselves, I understand the concerns. On some days the pool became extremely crowded, with large groups of local children using it. One afternoon I counted around 35 children in the pool, making it difficult for guests to use safely. There is no lifeguard, and children were running around, jumping in, and generally creating a chaotic environment. My son was unfortunately injured after slipping in the soft play area, where children were entering directly from the pool with wet feet despite the stated rules. Thankfully he only suffered a bad bruise, but it was a worrying end to our holiday. I don’t blame the local families for wanting to use the facilities, especially during the summer heat, and if I lived nearby I would probably do the same. However, I do feel management needs to address the situation. A lifeguard or better supervision would greatly improve safety and ensure pool rules are followed. Signs stating “no floats” and “no balls” were largely ignored throughout our stay. Despite this issue, I really liked the hotel. The area is quiet, family-friendly, and has enough to keep children entertained with the pool and soft play. The nearby pharmacy, doctor’s surgery, and hospital (about a 10-minute drive away) also provide reassurance for families. Would I stay here again? Yes, absolutely. We had a lovely holiday and would happily return. If management improved supervision around the pool, this would easily be a 5-star stay. For now, I’m giving it 4 stars because the pool situation is the one issue that consistently lets an otherwise excellent family holiday destination down.

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“Not a bad hotel but...”

The hotel was nice, room was a decent size. There are different buildings, so it can be a little walk to your apartment. Pool is nice and clean, however, on Weekends and afterschool the pool gets quite overrun with local children. We didn't have a problem getting a sunbed at the beginning of the w… more

The hotel was nice, room was a decent size. There are different buildings, so it can be a little walk to your apartment. Pool is nice and clean, however, on Weekends and afterschool the pool gets quite overrun with local children. We didn't have a problem getting a sunbed at the beginning of the week, but on the weekend they were largely taken over by Spanish families which seemed unfair when we had paid to stay in the hotel. Often there were no parents accompanying the children, so they just ran wild around the pool area. The food at the hotel restaurant is decent, although service is quite slow. The local area is VERY quiet, not many bars/ restaurants around. The bars we went to were fine, there just wasn't many to choose from. There are 2 small beaches nearby.

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“Okay, but..”

Nice but not much happening in the area. There is very limited bars in the area and that's it. Area is very quiet. Saturdays and Sundays locals cram the pool area and take sunbeds from paying guests and their kids mob the pool and just scream all day. Kids will be kids I suppose. Main hotel is dece… more

Nice but not much happening in the area. There is very limited bars in the area and that's it. Area is very quiet. Saturdays and Sundays locals cram the pool area and take sunbeds from paying guests and their kids mob the pool and just scream all day. Kids will be kids I suppose. Main hotel is decent, food was good. I personally won't be back here but that's just my preference. It was a nice getaway but weekend was a struggle.

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