My children and I have been to the Sur Menorca 4 times and currently trying to book for next year. It's a basic hotel, it isn't 5-star, so don't expect luxuries, but it's clean and comfortable. The staff are friendly, especially the receptionists. The pool areas are generally very clean, ... Read review
Advantages: Excellent place for young children. Disadvantages: Quite a way from the main village, but reflected in the price.
...a free mini-bus from the hotel that runs every 10 minutes or so. There's also a road-train that runs from Punta Prima right through to Binibeca, and while it's not cheap, it's a nice round-trip and keeps kids amused for a while - and Binibeca is lovely.
I would definitely recommend this hotel, especially for families. The entertainment isn't great, but it's ok, and I prefer to get back to the room and chill out with the kids in bed!! ... more
My children and I have been to the Sur Menorca 4 times and currently trying to book for next year. It's a basic hotel, it isn't 5-star, so don't expect luxuries, but it's clean and comfortable. The staff are friendly, especially the receptionists. The pool areas are generally very clean, although in the summer it is often very busy at the main pool. However, just behind the apartment block is a very big toddler's pool, very safe for the young children, and right next to the play area. My children spend most days in that area and I can relax while they find plenty to do.
The food is a bit repetitive, especially if you're there for 2 weeks, but it's clean, fresh and the platters are replaced regularly during meal times. Again, don't expect gormet food, it's basic, there's a big selection of salad, and usually one or two meat dishes, and some fish. There is a lack of vegetarian options though, which has been a problem for me, and the food isn't labelled so you wouldn't know if some of the dishes have meat in them, and the restaurant staff don't speak much English.
It's a good 20-30 minute walk from the main village and the beach, but it's a nice stroll along a wide pathway, safe for a family. There's a free water park just near the village, although it's very small but good entertainment for younger children. The beach-front shops have plenty of snacks and gifts and the beach is beautiful. There's a free mini-bus from the hotel that runs every 10 minutes or so. There's also a road-train that runs from Punta Prima right through to Binibeca, and while it's not cheap, it's a nice round-trip and keeps kids amused for a while - and Binibeca is lovely.
I would definitely recommend this hotel, especially for families. The entertainment isn't great, but it's ok, and I prefer to get back to the room and chill out with the kids in bed!! Another reason we love this place is because it's a short plane ride and isn't far from the airport, so no long transfers and bored/hungry/tired kids to contend with. If you don't mind cheap and cheerful, it's an excellent place, don't expect luxury, but it's clean and you won't starve.
