Globales Apartamentos Nova

“Brilliant place let down by air con”

I can only back up what the previous reviewer said...this hotel is perfect but majorly let down by the air conditioning in the rooms, it's basically a vent with a very very light breeze coming through if at all. The hotel offered Fans but we paid for air con, fans aren't the answer. The hotel is c… more

I can only back up what the previous reviewer said...this hotel is perfect but majorly let down by the air conditioning in the rooms, it's basically a vent with a very very light breeze coming through if at all. The hotel offered Fans but we paid for air con, fans aren't the answer. The hotel is clean and in a perfect location for either magaluf or Palma Nova The outdoor pool is like a warm bath and if you really want to cool down the indoor pool is brilliant. If they improved the air-conditioning id definitely come back but if not I definitely wouldn't

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“Great Family Holiday – Fantastic Location, Brilliant Pool Area, But the Air Conditioning Needs Fixing”

We stayed at Globales Nova Apartments with Jet2 from 21st to 31st July as part of a group of 17 people from our football club. There were five families, with children aged between 12 and 16, including our 16-year-old daughter. The weather was incredibly hot throughout our stay. For most of the fir… more

We stayed at Globales Nova Apartments with Jet2 from 21st to 31st July as part of a group of 17 people from our football club. There were five families, with children aged between 12 and 16, including our 16-year-old daughter. The weather was incredibly hot throughout our stay. For most of the first week temperatures were around 35°C, with just one rainstorm, before dropping slightly to 29–30°C and then climbing back to 32–33°C by the end of the holiday. Even returning to the hotel late at night it was still around 29°C. The Only Negative – Air Conditioning I'll start with the only real negative because, unfortunately, it affected everyone in our group. The apartments have no air conditioning controls, just an on/off switch, and during such sustained heat the system simply wasn't cooling the rooms. After spending all day on the beach or by the pool, you really need somewhere cool to relax, shower, get ready for the evening or have a siesta. The Jet2 resort manager visited our apartment and measured the room temperature at 27°C, despite the air conditioning supposedly being on. We'd have a shower and immediately start sweating again, and sleeping comfortably was difficult. Not Jet2's fault but they gave us some compensation because of this. We hadn't planned on eating out every evening as the apartments have kitchen facilities, but cooking would only have made the rooms even hotter, so we ended up eating out every night, which added to the overall cost of the holiday. We complained to both the hotel and Jet2. After a few days we were given a fan, but as we had two rooms we needed another one and had to ask several times before receiving it. We were also told the air conditioning filters had been changed, but it made no noticeable difference. It's a shame because this was genuinely the only issue we had, but in temperatures like these it was quite a significant one. Everything Else Was Excellent Would we stay again? Absolutely. Our group had an amazing holiday together. On arrival, everyone except one family reached the hotel together. Their transfer bus had several drop-offs and they couldn't initially board ours because the luggage compartment was full, so they arrived around an hour later. While waiting for our rooms we had drinks and food from the pool bar, which set the tone for the rest of the holiday. The food was good, prices were reasonable and the staff were friendly throughout our stay. Pools The outdoor pool was lovely and, because of the heat, felt almost like a warm bath! There is also an indoor pool which was freezing in the best possible way. It became the perfect place to cool down after hours in the sun. Like many resorts in Mallorca, you do need to be up early if you want the best loungers. We were putting towels down around 7am, although some people were out as early as 6am. There are plenty of loungers overall, but the popular spots go quickly. Apartments The apartments themselves were spacious and clean. The bedroom had a comfortable double bed and plenty of wardrobe space. The lounge/kitchen area also had good storage, a TV, hob, microwave and fridge. Our balcony overlooked the pool and had a lovely sea view, making it a perfect place to watch the sunrise. I'd definitely recommend requesting a pool or sea-view apartment if possible, as some rooms face inland. Location The location is one of the hotel's biggest strengths. We spent several days on Palmanova Beach, hiring sunbeds and the coconut-style umbrellas (around €20 for two beds and an umbrella). The beach was spotless, the sea was crystal clear and incredibly warm. We also enjoyed watching the boats, superyachts and the occasional Ferrari or Porsche driving around the area. Restaurants & Bars We ate at some excellent restaurants during our stay, including: Grill House (opposite the hotel) Barbuda Beach The Olive Tree Zen Lounge Bar Turtle Beach Bar Siso Beach Club Diana Beach House Beach Club Sports Bar (great place to watch the Formula 1 on the big screen) A lovely Indian restaurant Blackbeard's in Magaluf We visited Magaluf a few times, but personally preferred the more relaxed atmosphere of Palmanova. Most evenings ended with a drink at Roger's Bar or Three Brothers before heading back to the apartments. Don't Miss Pirates Adventure If you're visiting the area, Pirates Adventure is an absolute must. It deserves a review all of its own. The production, acrobatics and entertainment were genuinely world class. Overall Despite the air conditioning problems, we all agreed we'd happily stay at Globales Nova again. The location is excellent, the apartments are clean and spacious, the pool area is great, the pool bar is reasonably priced with friendly staff, and the overall atmosphere is perfect for families. If the hotel could resolve the air conditioning issue, this would easily have been a five-star stay. As it stands, that's the one thing preventing me from giving it full marks. Would we return? Yes.

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