Talayot Apartments Reviews

Just back from a two-week stay and found this place very welcoming and friendly. Staff would do anything to help. Rooms only cleaned every 2-3 days, but if you requested a clean, they'd have someone over within the hour. Pools were great, and my boys - who are 3 and 1 - especially liked the baby pool near reception. Kids Club was fab for my eldest. Would just point out that the evening entertainment was often on late - no good for our two who were in bed by 7.30pm (after a packed day at the pool, they couldn't keep their eyes open any longer). So maybe older kids would appreciate the programme more. Our last week was overshadowed by a noisy family who were shouting and swearing in the appartment below at 1am. When we complained, the rep said she'd speak to them. But a few hours later, she admitted she hadn't bothered, and her solution was to move us to a different appartment. But why did WE have to be the ones to move? Apart from that disappointment, would give the place full marks.

Apartment was very comfortable, clean and well equiped. Four ring hob and oven and dishwasher if you wanted to eat in. Apartment was cleaned and towels changed three times in the week we stayed. Five pools to choose from, although we did prefer to stay around the main pool as there was more entertainment for adults and children. Kids club for my ten year old was fab. Pool tables, table tennis and various other video machines to keep my 13 year old amused, although he spent his days in the pool. Entertainment staff were brilliant a big thank you to Tracey and Izzie for their hard work during the day and evening. The reps were brilliant to. Reception staff were very helpful and if anything needed doing,it was taken care of straight away. Would definitely go back again as many others have done before.

Just got back from a weeks holiday. Location of these apartments is excellent - just outside the main town not to be mithered but also close enough for a stroll to the shops and restaurants. Didnt use the complex facilities much hence average marks for some of the categories and found the snack bar prices slightly higher than on the high street. Stayed in H block which was ideal. We had two apartments for a family of seven; we asked for them to be adjoined which they were. They were more than suitable for us - plenty of space and also clean enough. Linen and towels were changed every other day. Overall the apartments provided an excellent base for us - after all, we didnt go on holiday to sit in the apartments! Used the main pool and always managed to get a sun lounger but had to reserve them around eight o'clock every morning. Although reserving them is frowned upon, it really is the only option but it wouldnt a problem if beds reserved were then used instead of being left empty all day - this clearly being the fault of the selfish British holidaymakers (its exclusively used for Thomson). We spent half the day round the pool before heading to the nearby cove in Cala N Forcat where we enjoyed the swimming and snorkelling in safety. We had fantastic weather all week. Try the Full English at Frankies Bar for 4 Euros - keeps you going til teatime. Our favourite restaurants were Los Delfines and Bianco's (both in the main street); would highly recommend Bianco's - try the hake in marinere sauce! Also try the Aqua Centre - its fun all day for all the family; our childrens ages ranged from 7 to 16 and this holiday catered for everybody. Thomsons Travel Money Card is a great idea as long as you spend all the money on it, thereby avoiding the buy back losses made in the UK. Overall a fantastic holiday; even at peak season is really quiet which we think is perfect. No lager louts/stag and hen nights etc. We want to go back and have already recommended it!

Just got back from a week at the Tayalot Apts and all I can say is never again!! This place is basically butlins in the sun poor entertainment, reps that are not that interested in their jobs and average accomodation. Had to get up very early every day to even get a sun lounger by the quieter pools (most people save them all day and dont bother using them) Arrived to find we had been allocated the dreaded X block (which the hotel have tried to re name T block so you dont realise!!) Sheets on the beds were marked and looked dirty the kitchen area hadn't been cleaned properly and the sofas (which are also supposed to double as beds) were really uncomfortable. Complained the the rep who told us that we couldnt be moved as the hotel was full but she would arrange for the bed linen and sofas to be changed. New sofas were just as bad we spent the entire week sharing the 2 single beds with our kids!! Our apt backed on to a residential road which was busy and noisy at most times of the day and night which didnt encourage you to sit outside!! No air con only celing fans which wasnt great as it dosent cool down much at night at all. Time round the pool was ruined by other parents ingnoring their own kids behavior and allowing them to run riot and the constant sun bed battle. Kids Club was the only saving grace our eldest son really enjoyed going and loved the girls that looked after him. Only thing I would say is if you want you child to use this facility arrive early as they are really strict with the child/carer ratio so if you are late you wont get in most days the max number of kids they would take was 24 and when the complex is rammed with kids this isnt enough. Wont be returning and wont be recommending to anyone!!!!

we stayed in x block it was clean,comfortable and quiet,only acouple of mins walk to main complex .we stayed 11 days and room cleaned almost everday . reception staff were very good, didnt go to entertainment on site as we prefer to go out in the evening.would stay there again as close to town.

Great sized apartment and lovely private patio area. Tons of entertainment throughout the day. Great holiday for families.

The hotel was brilliant there was lots to do and not just for the children there are facilaties all around you so if you have children they won't be very far away at all.The food was great and the staff were very polite.The Thompson staff were also very helpful if you want to ask them any questions about the hotel or cala n blanes its self.Overall it was a great family holiday.And we would go again.

Apartments were very clean & spacious, we had a nice balcony & were right by the pool. Pools were great for the kids, and something going on around them every day. Plenty of sunbeds when we were there in September. Loved happy hour at the the bar ! No complaints - staff were friendly & reps worked hard. Would definitley go back again.

We were allocated an apartment in X block, which was down the road from the main complex. It would have been much better to be in the main complex as the apartments looked nicer and had better balcony/terrace areas.

The kids club and the pools were great.

The area around the apartment was extremely overgrown. You could not use the terrace are as there were plants/flowers and insects everywhere. Each morning the terrace had to be cleaned due to debris from all the plants.

Whilst staying there we never good one full nights sleep. Every night at approx 4am sprinkler came on which sounded like burst water main.

Also, beware in the apartments of the water temperature. The mixer tap does not seem to have any temperature control and is a serious scald risk.

What can I say, we stayed in X block. It was dirty, damp and so uncomfortable. Firstly the cleanliness, sheets had holes in them, the blankets and pillows were damp and stank and when it rained it leaked in to our wardrobe soaking half our clothes. When I complained about this they said they would send somebody to look at it, nobody came and we had to clean it up ourselves and leave buckets for the water to drip in to. Needless to say that my Astma re-occured whilst I was in the appartment!!!!

We put our 2 kids (2 & 4) in the bedroom to allow us to sit on the balcony when they were in bed, this meant we had to sleep on the bed settee's. They were so uncomfortable we did not have a good nights sleep at all.

Every morning at around 4am the sprinklers would come on, this may sound pathetic but then couple that with the pool cleaner guy coming round at 7am every morning hosing the pool side down and as he lifted every sundbed to do under them he would then slam them down.

The resort itself lacked anything Spanish to go and eat. I am not a burger and chips person which is all that seemed to be on offer.

We hired a car for the week that we were there and visited many other resorts on the island which were beautiful, peacefull, wonderful beaches, variety of reasurants and cheaper. I only wished that I would only wished that we had stayed in one of these

Just come back from spending 10 excellent days at the Talayot. Weather fantastic, entertainers brilliant especially Becks and Dan (don't know where they get their energy) Night entertainment excellent especially the Magic Magic show (still wondering how all the tricks where done!!) Children 12 & 11 really enjoyed it. Stayed in Block R which was across the road near the supermarket but found this suited us as was a bit quieter and had its own pool. Maid service excellent and bedding changed three times during our stay. All resturants where ok, would recommend the Steak House and L'Anchor. Whilst there daughter dislocated her elbow and ended up in plaster but doctor and hospital excellent (but not something I would recommend!!!) Great holiday would definitely consider going back again.

just back we (2 adults and 2 kids aged 6 and 3) had a great time heard some poor reviews about x block so was a little worried when we found out our apartment was in the x block but no need to it was clean,comfortable and well positioned. oldest child loved the kids club and both loved having a choice of pools. the beach was a little further away than lead to believe but still worth a visit cala n forcat is well equiped to accomadate families with lots to keep kids busy in eateries. would go back again tommorrow.

My husband, 2 kids, aged 8 and 6, and I holidayed at Talayot Apartments in July 08 and it was great. X Block had the nicest pool and was very quiet but the main pool wasn't far away if you wanted to join in all the fun. The apartment was basic but clean with maid service almost every day and the pool and surrounding areas were cleaned thoroughly every morning. The hotel staff were excellent. We only ate in the Talayot at the BBQ which was a bit of a disappointment as you were served a huge dish of a variety of meat, with no choice. Jazzy Jenny and the Kids Club Gang were great which helped them to have a ball, and gave us some peace - including 3 evening meals out! They were very professional and I would definitely book with Thomson's again for the Kids Club. The beach is small but perfectly formed with a lovely shaded play area up the back. The Aquapark was worth a visit for the day. The whole resort is geared up towards British holidaymakers with young children so is not exactly original! All in all a good holiday which was value for money. I would definitely recommend the Talayot Apartments.

We have been going to Talyot Apts for 15 years, they are brilliant with kids, entertainment is good and bars in the area are brilliant. Our son is now 19 and always insists on coming with us as he now has friends there. If you have young children it is the ideal place, safe lots of little beaches, not rowdy, a real family holiday. Lorenzos bar is great for adults and children alike. All restaurants and bars are child friendly, as are the people. Cieutadella is beautiful and traditional in that it closes for a siesta. I would highly recommend this as a holiday for a family or anyone wanting a relaxing holiday, no yobs, its great. It may be a bit more expensive than other places but Talyot are the best, we have tried other apartments and they are not a patch on Talyot.

had a great time. apartments are in a great position close to all the amenities of the resort. our room was cleaned 6 days out of the 7 we were there. rooms are quite basic but were fine for what we needed. would go back again no problem