Bon Sol Resort and Spa

Very good family run hotel geared for the more mature client which we are! Staff very helpful and attentive. We eventually went half board as the value was excellent and there are no good restaurants near by. Also the half board restaurants are a la carte with waiter service and very little buffet type food. Good pools (one heated and one freezing cold) and a little beach with easy access and calm waters. Rooms good and a good size. Bathrooms had a shower curtain which was not liked by us. Overall though the experience was good and we would certainly return.

During our mother & daughter getaway we stayed at The BonSol, it was truly a wonderful visit. This is a long review. I believe in giving as much information as possible to make an informative decision on where to stay. The hotel reminded me a lot of a cruise ship. I'd say its the perfect comparison. Its large with several options of pools and restaurants, but you figure out how to find everything very quickly. I suggest when you arrive to take a walk through and find all the cool areas such as the library, mini golf, and pools. Upon arrival our room wasn't ready so a welcome drink was offered. I believe that a welcome drink should be offered regardless. This is a resort of above 4 stars, a welcome drink is expected. We booked a Jr. Suite with an ocean view. Our room was very spacious with 2 twin beds, a living room area, and a large balcony with a small table, chairs and 2 lounge chairs. I was a bit disappointed with our view. It was nice and you could see the ocean, but there was some obstruction from trees which I wasn't expecting. Although we had an ocean view room, our room was actually quite far from the ocean. This I also wasn't expecting. We had a long walk to the ocean and the pool we used the most which at first I wasn't happy about because it meant not being able to just run back to the room if something was forgotten. Because of this at first I thought I would give the hotel a lower rating, but after a day of being on the property I feel in love with it. The hotel truely had a fun character to it and the staff were wonderful. The room: Very spacious and clean. In addition to bath towels, beach towels are provided in the room with a straw bag carrier which was a really nice touch. After unpacking I realized I had forgotten our beach bag and was nicely surprised that each room provided one. Robes and slippers are provided. The WiFi worked well too. The resort grounds: You can choose from full board (all meals) or half board (daily breakfast and either lunch or dinner) Most people do dinner, that's what we did. For the days we were there during lunch we would get a snack such as a baguette pizza and french fries. There are 3 pools and 1 toddler pool. 1 pool is located by the winter garden which is also one of the restaurants that serves breakfast. This pool is very quiet. The other 2 pools and toddler pool are located closer to the ocean. One is quieter and the other I would consider the main pool especially for families. It has a waterfall, is very lush, is deep, and has rocks that you can jump in from. My daughter loved it! The bar and a restroom is located right next to this pooI. The pool is VERY cold. Showers are located near all the pools. I would soak myself in the shower first since that water wasn't as cold and then hop in the pool. Bare in mind though I am a bit of a wimp with cold water. From that pool there are stairs that lead down to the ocean. The sand beach area is pretty limited, but the ocean water is lovely. Definitley take water shoes. We bought some while we were there and it made a world of a difference. You could see fish swimming around and once we saw an octopus. The Mediterranean Sea is simply wonderful. Near the ocean they have showers, bathrooms, and an area to plunge your feet to wash of the sand. There are also some pool/beach toys that guests have left behind. We bought some as well and when it was time to leave we passed them on to another family. There are two restaurants for breakfast. The Winter Garden and the Beach Restaurant they both offer a buffet with several options of food. Two restaurants for dinner The Beach Resturant and The Med-Evil Restaurant. Dinner is a 3 course tasting menu with really good options. Each day the menu changes. I'm not sure if that's what its called, but that is how its decorated so we called it that. I would consider that one fancier. We liked it the best. The room was so full of character! Also, the food was fantastic. You could get snacks at the bars, there are 2. One by the ocean pool and another next to the lobby. The latter has nightly entertainment, each day something different. I would suggest they have the flamenco show twice a week for those who aren't lucky enough to stay a whole week. The bar gives out a peanut mix and potato chips for free. The cocktails were good, but more need to be added. I think they can experiment with drinks. The Spa: Its not a big luxurious spa, but the services are good. I had a foot massage. Its what I like to get the most when I've been traveling because of all the walking. It was wonderful. Suggestiosn for making the spa a little more luxurious; a welcome champange drink, cucumber water, and a scented spa eye pillow while receiving massages. Most of the hotel guests were older, senior age. There were also some families, but not a whole a lot of people between the ages of 20-50. This is not something that bothered us, but I thought I should mention it just in case. Also most of the guests are returning. If we didn't live so far away (The U.S) we too would return frequently. The hotel is family owned. Throughout our visit we saw the owner and his family. A couple of times the owner made rounds during dinner asking guests how their stay was and dinner. He was very friendly and it made our stay feel more welcomed. When we were asked how our stay could be improved I said complimentary water in the rooms would be fantastic. (Another amenity a resort should always offer each day) His response was that they have had a complimentary bottle of cava in the room. I however, did not receive one. The hotel is about a 25 min drive from the airport. From the center of town its about 15 mins. On the same street as the hotel there's a couple of restaurants, small stores which is where we bought our pool toys, and an ATM machine. About a 7/10 min walk. There's also a bus stop just outside the hotel which is where tours pick up. The bus will take you right into town. Mallorca is a GREAT place to visit. One night we wondered around downtown and discovered great places to eat and a fantastic bar! Tips: Stay in a room with a balcony, bring water shoes, choose the half board, explore the hotel, try all the restaurants, explore the island. Stay a full week if possible. I've attached a bunch of photos. We hope you enjoy your stay as much as we did. Keep On Traveling!

We thoroughly enjoyed our week at the Bon Sol in May and are looking forward to going back again. Is so convenient for everything Palma has to offer yet far enough out to be calmer and relaxing. We loved the Cala Comtesa beach a few hundred metres walk away. The hotel was excellent. Staff very welcoming and helpful.