Sol House Mallorca

“Value for money”

We’ve just returned from a 4 night stay. Overall, it was a nice hotel and perfect for a few days of sunshine. We’re very much not big drinkers/party sisters but for the price we paid, we were prepared to give Magaluf a go. Check in was simple, our room wasn’t ready but we were able to store our lug… more

We’ve just returned from a 4 night stay. Overall, it was a nice hotel and perfect for a few days of sunshine. We’re very much not big drinkers/party sisters but for the price we paid, we were prepared to give Magaluf a go. Check in was simple, our room wasn’t ready but we were able to store our luggage in a secure room. Annoyingly it seems that’s there’s no opportunity to get access to your rooms before 3pm, even 10 minutes early! The room was clean, with towels changed and the beds made everyday. Frustratingly the teabags weren’t restocked at all, meaning we had to take several from the breakfast buffet, nor were were the cups replaced daily. The beds were not the most comfortable, you could very much feel the springs. Breakfast was varied and plentiful and tasty. The bacon however was nothing like I’ve ever seen or tasted - vile is about the only word I can find for it and it seemed most guests felt the same, or certainly the Brits. The pool area was clean and there was enough loungers for everyone, although I think this could be a different story in peak times. There was music by the pool but it was enjoyable and a decent volume. Annoyingly, the hotel don’t seem to do anything about sun bed reservation - we really wanted to use the Bali beds for a few hours but saw towels on them when we came to the pool at 9.30 - the same towels were still there at 2pm but no one had come to use the beds. There was also a lot of rowdy behaviour and stupidity by the pool at times, again, ignored by staff. Whilst I appreciate that Magaluf is a party resort, I don’t understand the need for folks to make so much noise both on their way out and on their return. Every morning we were woken between 3-5 to hoards of drunks coming back to the hotel and making as much noise as humanly possible. Location wise it was perfect. 2 minutes to the beach and several convenience stores nearby. A taxi from the airport is between €38-€48 and is definitely the better option, uber is €50+ Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back at this time of year before it’s too busy, but next time we’ll be armed with sleeping tablets.

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“Beach in walking distance was the only bonus.”

This is an honest review, I stayed at sol house on dates 1st June to 5th of June just for a few days break with my partner, I stayed in room 439 Aircon broken, came on the first night for around one hour and never again, Beds (2 singles) was the most uncomfortable beds I’ve ever slept in, Aske… more

This is an honest review, I stayed at sol house on dates 1st June to 5th of June just for a few days break with my partner, I stayed in room 439 Aircon broken, came on the first night for around one hour and never again, Beds (2 singles) was the most uncomfortable beds I’ve ever slept in, Asked on the day of arrival if could pay for a later check out, to be told to come back and arrange on check out day, when I did, i was told no availability which left us stranded until late that evening when transfers collected us, Food, we had bed and breakfast, the first day I couldn’t get off the toilet, gave it the benefit of the doubt and the second day, had breakfast again, and was poorly all that day, I then went elsewhere for food the following day and I was completely fine, I’m guessing because food isn’t covered and not following food safety guidelines, Overall wasn’t at all happy with my stay and will not be returning, But if you’re looking for a cheap holiday then I guess it’s for you, beach is also a 2 minute walk which is the only bonus, rooms was also clean just small and not comfortable.

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“Chilled couples get away”

Arrived at Sol house at 1am on a Monday morning and queued for 45 mins to check in. Was located room 253 on the second floor right next to the stairwell. The noise was awful the whole hotel echoed, the hotel was very popular with the younger generation so still hearing people coming home at 7am. W… more

Arrived at Sol house at 1am on a Monday morning and queued for 45 mins to check in. Was located room 253 on the second floor right next to the stairwell. The noise was awful the whole hotel echoed, the hotel was very popular with the younger generation so still hearing people coming home at 7am. We went down for breakfast once, we looked about and left- lots to choose from but this included chips and veg ( sprouts included) the sausage looked uncooked and the fried eggs drowning in grease. So we choose Tom browns or benny hill instead for our time there. On checking in at 1am we witnessed someone putting their towels out. We went down at 8.30 on the first morning and couldn’t get a sunned (not many in the first place) and from then on couldn’t get a bed until our last day…as it seemed to be everyone’s check out day ( Thursday) Hotel seemed very load and rowdy over the weekend Thursday-Sunday but abit calmed mid week. Location was perfect, rooms not the cleanest, 1 day the cleaner came in changed 2 out of 4 towels and emptied the bin. The bed was rock hard and on wheels 2 singles no double. Very average hotel that I wouldn’t stay at again but ok if you’re here for a stag or hen party.

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“Not what it was and changes not for the best”

We have stayed here four times in the last two years and unfortunately each visit has felt like a step backwards. The hotel seems to be trying to change its clientele and overall atmosphere, which is absolutely their choice, but this really needs to be reflected in how it is marketed by travel age… more

We have stayed here four times in the last two years and unfortunately each visit has felt like a step backwards. The hotel seems to be trying to change its clientele and overall atmosphere, which is absolutely their choice, but this really needs to be reflected in how it is marketed by travel agents, as it is still being sold as a lively adults-only “vibe” hotel. Compared with our first stay in May 2024, several things have noticeably declined. The stairs at the upper pool were removed and never replaced, which is not ideal, particularly if the hotel is now aiming for an older or more relaxed clientele. The upper pool bar is also never open now. In 2024 it was operating normally, last year it appeared to be closed for refurbishment, and this year it seems completely out of use. The décor has changed significantly too. The Rolling Stone magazine backdrop and younger, music-focused atmosphere have gone, yet a tattoo studio has been added, which makes the hotel’s identity feel confused. There is now very little music around the pool area and, when there was music playing, it was mostly Motown. During our first stay there was a DJ and a much livelier atmosphere overall. You then have groups playing their own music and it just gets annoying having four different soundtracks at once. The experienced daytime bar staff also no longer seem to be there and, combined with the lack of music, reduced staffing and the removal of poolside food/snack options, it genuinely feels as though the hotel no longer wants guests spending time onsite during the day. On sunny days there were also noticeably fewer loungers available than in previous years, to the point people were lying on the ground or anywhere they could find space. The cushions from the downstairs rear tanning area have also been removed, reducing the available sunbathing areas further. Oddly, on our final day, additional loungers suddenly appeared. Despite the pool area being extremely busy, the atmosphere felt flat because there was so little entertainment or service around it. The hotel also no longer offers half board, which again feels like another reduction in facilities compared with previous stays. One thing that especially stood out was security asking guests to turn off music on a Friday night while people were sheltering from the rain and trying to make the best of the evening. This is still marketed as a younger, social hotel close to Magaluf nightlife — not a family resort — so some level of noise and atmosphere is naturally expected. Even at nearly 50, I found the whole situation a bit odd. It is still in a great location, but the hotel now feels uncertain about what type of experience it actually wants to offer.

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