Eques Petit Resort

“We feel like we’ve found our Majorca hotel”

Eques Petit Resort was a clear 5 out of 5 for us. No question. Before going any further, we genuinely could not fault the hotel on any level. The location is absolutely perfect for Cala d’Or. The main tourist areas, restaurants, bars and nightlife are only around two or three minutes’ walk away, w… more

Eques Petit Resort was a clear 5 out of 5 for us. No question. Before going any further, we genuinely could not fault the hotel on any level. The location is absolutely perfect for Cala d’Or. The main tourist areas, restaurants, bars and nightlife are only around two or three minutes’ walk away, while the marina is roughly a 10 to 12-minute walk. Despite being so close to the main eateries, clubs and bars, we heard no noise from the tourist area at all. The hotel feels calm and peaceful, yet everything is right on the doorstep. If you stay here, there is no real need for taxis. On arrival, we were greeted by Tessa, a Majorca local who could not have been sweeter or more welcoming. Check-in took around five minutes, our luggage was taken to the room, and we were offered champagne or soft drinks. Tessa then explained the basics of the hotel and personally walked us to our room, pointing out the different areas of the property, the pool rules, the sun-bed arrangements, when the pool was supervised by a lifeguard, and the food and drink options available from the poolside bar area and the main restaurant. Once at the room, she showed us how everything worked and explained what to expect during the stay. Within around 30 minutes, we were fully checked in, settled and unpacking before heading out. The hotel grounds are beautifully maintained. The grass is kept green and lush, sprinklers run in the evening, and everywhere feels clean, calm and well cared for. There was no litter or mess anywhere. Everything around the hotel feels high quality, fresh and modern, with very little sign of wear and tear. Our room had everything we needed and quite a bit more. Towels were plentiful and refreshed as required. There was a hair dryer for those with hair, plus a full range of useful vanity items such as toothbrushes, shaving items, soaps, shampoos and other bits and bobs you may have forgotten to pack. Rest assured, the hotel has you covered. We were also given two cards for pool towels, which could be swapped out as often as needed. Housekeeping was excellent. The maid service worked around us, which we appreciated because our morning routine was never the same two days running. Even so, the room was refreshed and made good every day without ever feeling inconvenient. We chose the B&B option and, although we did not have breakfast every day, what we did have was very good. There was a strong selection of cold juices, cereals, cold meats and fruit, along with hot options such as omelettes, eggs, bacon and sausages. I would be surprised if most requirements were not catered for. There was also a convenient water cooler where guests could refill bottles throughout the day, which was a useful touch. The pool area was excellent. The pool was big enough for the number of beds available, so it did not feel overcrowded. There were static four-poster-style sunbeds with drapes for shade, traditional beds under fixed tiki-style umbrellas, and movable beds that could sit beneath larger parasols. The water was clean and never cold. There was a shallow end and a deeper end, with families and babies generally around the shallow area and adults tending to use the deeper end. Even then, the deep end was not intimidatingly deep. The poolside bar staff were genuinely lovely. Nothing felt like too much trouble, and the food was very good. The pulled pork bao buns were a big hit, as was the club sandwich. The beers were cold, and the cocktails looked excellent. One thing that really stood out was the staff. Many of the team are quite young, but their level of professionalism felt beyond their years. Every employee we came into contact with was courteous, friendly and genuinely pleasant. The breakfast servers, pool bar staff, housekeeping team and reception staff all served with a smile and could not be faulted. Overall, we feel like we have found our Majorca hotel. There is no need for us to look elsewhere because Eques Petit Resort offers everything we need and want, and the location would be very difficult to better. For us, this was an easy 5 out of 5.

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