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sian from wales travelled to Panoramic Hotel with
sun star
on a couples holiday.
There were 6 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2005 |
rated the Panoramic Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness |  | | Location |  | | Staff |  | | Food | | |
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| said: The hotel overall was nice, it was clean and the rooms were tidied daily. There was no air conditioning in the hotel but you could hire a fan cheap enough.
The pool was a decent size any never seemed to get over crowded.
The staff were all really helpfull and spoke good english, which always helps!
The location of the hotel was fine, but a bit out of the way from everything,although only costs about 5 euros in taxi.
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LEWIS from MANSFIELD NOTTS travelled to Panoramic Hotel with
ALPHAROOMS
on a couples holiday.
There were 4 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2005 |
rated the Panoramic Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food |  | |
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| said: We have just got back from a 7 day all inclusive holiday at this Hotel.Having stayed at this Hotel in May last year we were looking forward to a good holiday as before,(what a surprise).
The Hotel has gone downhill fast in our opinion. When we went last year it was out of season so Hotel was not busy. This time it was full and some guests were sent to another Hotels.
There were 50 sunbeds for 400 guests so unless you were up before 6am there was no chance. No tea in restaurant all the time we were there. Waiting for tables in restaurant every meal no matter what time we tried and food trays very often ran out and you had to wait ages to be filled.
All in all it was a poor showing after such a good holiday here last year.
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Michelle from Cambridge travelled to Panoramic Hotel with
Fleetway Travel
on a family holiday.
There were 3 adults and 5 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2005 |
rated the Panoramic Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Myself and three children travelled with my brother and his family to this hotel. This holiday was booked last minute on the internet and we were very pleasantly surprised when we arrived.
The hotel was very clean at all times. I would add that as each family had 4 people in it, by the time two extra put-you-ups had been put in the room there was no extra space in there whatsoever, thankfully you only sleep there but it was such a tight squeeze.
Before we had even unpacked we had been relieved of about 160 euros by hiring two fans and one safety deposit box (one fan for each family), which are charged for on a weekly basis plus a deposit. Our fan broke down after a few nights and I had to trek down to recepetion in the middle of the night to get it changed as it was unbearably hot in the room.
The food was very edible by all of us, especially the kids who wholly enjoyed the burgers and chips that appeared in the restaurant at 10p.m. during the evening's entertainment. The kid's disco was a bit naff as it lasted for about 20 minutes before the Bingo! And it was the same format every night.
The reception staff were very helpful although the bar staff were very sour looking individuals who it was explained to us, were like this because when they get 'all inclusive' guests, they are not going to get any small change put into their tip jar! If they don't like working there they should go somewhere else. If the kids went up to get a drink (to make them feel important) they were quite obviously given the wrong drink/size drink than that they had asked for - very tiresome!
The young pool attendants were more interested in the skirt around the pool than watching the people in the pool. And one guy, even wore shades all the time and was quite obviously sleeping when he should have been watching the children. Unless you got out with your towel at the crack of dawn you would not get a sunbed, although others put their towels out and gaily came back from their day out late in the afternoon and claimed their sun bed! They should have a policy whereby all towels are removed say after an hour or two if no-one appears as it's not fair on those people who want to stay round the pool and enjoy the facilities that they have paid for but are unable to do so.
The location of this hotel was out of town, which we thought was a bonus as we were all for a relaxing holiday and the 5 euro taxi into town was no hardship when we fancied getting out and about.
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stephen hanks from cheltenham travelled to Panoramic Hotel with
mytravelite
on a couples holiday.
There were 4 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2004 |
rated the Panoramic Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: The hotel Panoramic was very clean, the food was always "alright", never brilliant, never awful.
Hotel staff were ok.
Entertainment was a bit of a let down, so evenings were spent in other locations via a taxi ride.
A very relaxing holiday though, and would go there again.
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Natasha & Lewis from Sunderland travelled to Panoramic Hotel with
Airtours
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2004 |
rated the Panoramic Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We stayed at the Panoramic for a week half board. The hotel was kept VERY clean, rooms were always spotless and the maid's were very friendly and effecient.
I was less impressed with the food however, breakfast's were fine but dinner had a very limited selection, we were glad we were not All Inclusive as we had the freedom of going out to restaurants and bars etc, I would not have liked to eat in the hotel every night.
Speaking of going out, the hotel was situated in a very akward area and taxis and buses are essential in getting out and about. I must recommend the Red Rum bar / restaurant though which was just around the corner, very friendly staff, good value food and drink with a very impressive menu.
The lack of Air Conditioning made it very uncomfortable but I cannot complain as I knew this when I booked it, it was 20 Euros to hire a fan (Inclding 5 Euro Deposit) which was fine.
The reception staff were excellent but I can't say the same about the Bar Staff unfortunately.
As far as Entertainment goes - we only went to the Elvis Tribute which was great but I noticed there was a show on every night and seemed good for children.
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helen from rotherham travelled to Panoramic Hotel with
broadway travel
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2004 |
rated the Panoramic Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Overall the hotel was very clean - the food was ok but as we were all inclusive became a bit repetative.
Not many sun beds or parasols around pool.
Same on nearby beach had to get up at 6 30 am to reserve one.
Pleanty of day time entertainment if can be bothered due to heat
The in house was rubbish and the kids mini disco some nite consisted of 3 songs which was very disappointing for kids
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Emma Hanna from Fareham travelled to Panoramic Hotel with
Direct Holidays
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2004 |
rated the Panoramic Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We've just returned from the Hotel Panoramic, having stayed there for 7 days. Overall, the hotel is pretty basic, but clean (maid service every day). 7 days was enough though!.
It's really geared up for the All Inclusive guests, so people on half board (like us) found we got a rough ride in terms of drinks prices in the hotel. Best to get down to the local (and only other!) bar just 5 mins walk from the hotel. The hotel food was very good - a wide range for kids and adults, and plenty of choice of desserts!
The shop in the hotel sells little but chocolate and li-los, and you'll have to walk approx 15 mins to reach the nearerst supermarket. Be aware, bottled water is only available from the vending machines otherwise, at a hefty 1 euro 50 per 500ml!!!
We didn't find the hotel staff particularly friendly or knowledgeable - in fact many had difficulty understanding English which is never a good start.
The rooms were okay, and had everything you'd need. This hotel doesn't have airconditioned rooms though - so it got very hot and uncomfortable in the afternoon and at night.
The Entertainment was also pretty dire - in fact one night, expecting to see a rendition of Grease, we were suprised to find that they had enlisted the help of several of the guests to perform - it was a laugh, but not great.
The beach was lovely however - but there just weren't enough sun loungers to go around. Most of these were occupied (by towels of course!) by 7am and stayed that way most of the day.
The thing we most regretted about this hotel was the location. It really is in the middle of NOWHERE. I've visited Alcudia several times before, and was disappointed to find that we were no where near the centre of Alcudia - that's a good taxi ride away. There was only 1 other bar in the locality, and believe me you won't feel like walking too far in that heat! We felt rather isolated and trapped here - we hired a car to get around for a couple of days, and realised just what we were missing out on in Port D-Alcudia, C'an Piacfort and Alcudia Town Centre (ie bars, restaurants, shops, local culture, a long beach, bike hire, etc etc etc).
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Margaret from Belfast travelled to Panoramic Hotel with
Going Places
on a family holiday.
There were 4 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2004 |
rated the Panoramic Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: The Panoramic is in a nice, if remote, location in an area where there seems to be quite a lot of villas being built/refurbished. The accommodation is quite basic, though very clean. We must have picked the worst week of the year weather wise, as we had gale force winds and torrential rain for three days. One one occasion my 2nd floor bedroom was flooded with rain coming in through the balcony doors but the hotel staff quickly got it mopped up.
There was one supermarket about a 15 minute walk which was not very well stocked and one British Pub/Restaurant - the Red Rum which did nice lunches. The food at the Panoramic was average - buffet style - which was replenished frequently but don't delay getting down to the dining room for breakfast, as everything is switched off promptly at 10:00, even for tea and coffee. The beach just outside the hotel is nice to walk along but not to swim in as there is a lot of seaweed and rocks. The pool area is well kept and there are plenty of sun loungers available, though we were there at the start of the season.
Anders and Soile, the animation staff, worked really hard to keep everyone entertained and feel involved which was important, given the freak weather.
If your kind of holiday is to stay within a hotel complex and chill out, then the Panoramic would suit but if you like the option of a stroll around shops in the evening or eating/drinking at different places I wouldn't recommend it as there is nothing in the immediate area. Taxis are available at around 6/7 Euros from the hotel to the resort/marina area of Alcudia where there is a wealth or shops, boutiques and restaurants. The taxi journey takes about 10 minutes.
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LEWIS from MANSFIELD travelled to Panoramic Hotel with
HELLO HOLIDAYS
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2004 |
rated the Panoramic Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: My wife and I have just returned (18-05-04 )from a weeks holiday at the PANORAMIC on a all inclusive deal from HELLO HOLIDAYS( page 377 on teletext). We can not praise the hotel enough ie rooms were clean ;food in dining room piping hot and ALL staff willing to help if it was required.The 2 entertainment staff Anders AND Soile did a good job.Word of advice try to go all inclusive as drinks in hotel are not cheap and there is only 2 bars local.1 super market about 10 mins walk away.All in all we had a great time and are going back later in year.
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Tim from Bishops Stortford travelled to Panoramic Hotel with
Booked direct
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2003 |
rated the Panoramic Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: I booked this hotel direct from Expedia.co.uk last year as part of a self-booked holiday.
This was the most disappointing hotel of the trip and we only stayed 2 nights instead of 3 as we couldn't stand the place any longer!
It just seems to be in a time-warp; the decor, food and facilities look like they're from the 70's.
To call the bedrooms basic is an understatement; though clean they have cheap fixtures and fittings, obviously no air-con.
The food in the restaurant is fine if you like chips/beans/spaghetti bolognaise.
The hotel location is well out of things. Luckily we had a car, but heaven help you if not as there's practically nothing round it and it's a LONG walk into town.
To give Expedia credit, they gave us a more than reasonable refund when we complained about the hotel.
Don't go here; your holiday's too valuable!
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familyof3 from UK travelled to Panoramic Hotel with
Unknown
on a Unknown holiday.
There were Unknown adults and Unknown child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2003 |
rated the Panoramic Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness |  | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: My husband,myself and our 16 year old son have just returned from a great holiday at the hotel Panoramic. We had a lovely week. Just a few points. The hotel did not have airconditioning in the rooms which was a bit uncomfortable at times as the temperature was in the 90's. The reception and dining room areas have though. It was the first time we went half board and we were pleasantly surprised. The breakfast is buffet style and excellent - loads of choice. The evening meal was also very good again loads of choice. The waiting staff were quite friendly. The reception staff were too but the bar staff were not.
We had a pool/sea view room and sitting out on the balcony was a delight. There was entertainment every evening by the pool which started with bingo which was good fun when you got into the spirit of it! Then there was entertainment each night which was average. Sitting out there near the pool under the stars was
lovely. If youre not fully inclusive then you cant use one of the bars after 8pm.
The entertainment finished at midnight so the music stopped but could be quite noisy until 1 am as the bar didnt close til then. Also there is very noisy drinks trolley which can make a racket up til 1.30 am.
The situation was nice, a nice little beach with shallow water just in front of the hotel - good for snorkelling.
The pool is nice - but you have to be up before 7 am if you want to secure a sunbed or chair in the shade!
The hotel shop is closed on a Sunday. There is only one other shop in the vicinity, round the cove past the `red rum` restaurant where you can get bottles of water etc. (The bottled water machine by the pool was empty quite a lot)
The lovely old town of Alcudia is a 5 minute taxi ride away. ( only 5 Euros) and the reception will phone for one if you ask them. The port is nice too (about another 5 mins from the town) with lots of pretty boats and restaurants. We took a taxi to the Inca market on the Thursday. Its true that there are loads of stalls (hundreds of them) but there are only 4 or 5 basic types of stalls hat/watch/sunglasses/jewllery/bags. Many selling exactly the same thing. The Alcudia market on Sundays and Tuesdays is smaller but much better.
A mixture of Germans,Spanish and mostly British were at the hotel.
It was on the whole a fantastic holiday - I would definately go again.
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Jo and Chris from Coventry travelled to Panoramic Hotel with
Skytours
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2003 |
rated the Panoramic Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We visited the Panoramic hotel last June and had a wonderful 2 weeks.
The hotel room was always clean and fresh towels were always provided. They even cleaned up our stuff for us and respected our privacy if we put the 'do not disturb' sign on the door. One day we had a ridiculously long lie in until 3pm and still they changed our bedding and sheets for us.
The hotel food was always well presented and catered for our taste. It was always hot and someone was one hand to fill up the empty trays as people munched their way through their tea.
The location of the hotel wasn't great as it was quite an expensive taxi ride to the main Alcudia resort but as we were all inclusive we didn't really have any reason to leave the hotel and therefore were OK. If not however, you may struggle as the nearest shop, about 10 - 15 min walk away, stocked only necessities. If you do go into the main town make sure you don't get a mini bus taxi on the way back as it triples the price!
The hotel staff were always friendly and more than willing to help, and the entertainment team were exceptional, making you feel welcome throughout the day and always taking the time to talk to you. Although the activities in the day were mainly child orientated we were always more than welcome when we joined in and, at times, I think we had more fun than the kids!
The variety of shows was good but as we were there for 2 weeks we saw the similar shows 2 weeks running! However they were good so I wouldn't say that was the major down point.
My favourite part of our stay was the day we went home on which the staff were exceptional. They stored our suitcases away for us, gave us a late check out time, and even provided us with the essentials for a shower before we left, although you did have a queue to use it! But it's the thought that counts!
Just one thing if you are going here and venture onto the beach watch out for broken glass, and don't try and sit on the sister hotels sunbeds as you get kicked off by a rather rude Spanish man!
Apart for this a great holiday and hotel but would only go as all inclusive again not half board, great for all ages and suits all tastes.
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laurad from UK travelled to Panoramic Hotel with
airtours
on a Unknown holiday.
There were Unknown adults and Unknown child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2002 |
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| said: Stayed at Panoramic Hotel; Sat 13th until 27th July 2002.
Good points;
V.good variety of food avalible.
Bus stop outside the hotel; no matter how old you are or how local you are going it's 1 Euro per person.
From the Old Town of Alcudia you can get on an air conditioned bus to Palma for around 7 Euros...a taxi was quoted at around 56 Euros.
Taxi's good prices, and my family found that on a few occasions the taxi was cheaper than the bus.
British Newspapers avalible from Hotel reception.
Wide choice of activites to choose from; entertainers are brilliant, if you win your activity your recieve a certificate, and 5 certificates gains you a gold medal.
Bingo is hilarious; 1 Euro 50 a card. Fivety-Five. Eighty-Eight-O. The Entertainers should get a Pay rise as they are excellant.
Swimming pool, which is a good size.
Evening entertainment is excellant, and each evening the audience is also involved.
Local supermarket is 5-10 minutes away.
Bad points;
Distance; 20 minute walk into old Central Alcudia,
45 minute walk into Port Alcudia
Bottle bank straight outside hotel; used though out the night, and is v.noisy.
Airtours rep. is not bothered or concerned by anything; more about this further down.
Beach at the rear of the hotel is bascially mud and concrete.
Hotel staff are helpful.
Info;
When at the markets, (there is two in the Old Alcudia on Sundays and Tuesdays) always haggle/barter with the owners, my family was able to knock a few items down to half the original price given.
Dont ask the price of something on the markets unless you actually want to buy it, or you WILL end up buying it!
Inca Market (Thursdays) is great for bartering.
Watchout for:
Thiefs in the market places.
Thiefs in the hotel it's self; my Mum's bag was almost taken one morning while we were eating breakfast in the dining hall, while sat at a table. Once we had the realised the bag had gone the woman who had taken it dropped the bag and fled with another woman.
Be warned that a lady who arrived a few days before us had her bag taken 10 minutes after she had arrived at the hotel.
These people are not from any hotel, they are locals who can just walk into any hotel, look like tourists, eat food and walk out with some ones bag.
The 2 women are also part of a team with a Moroccan looking man and a 20 -ish year old man who waits outside the hotel in a car.
Once we had recovered the bag having told the receptionist, who immediatly informed the police, the airtours rep was not bothered didnt ask if we were ok, or anything, just telling us she had 'been informed' . Another lady had her shopping bags stolen on a Palma trip, the rep did nothing.
Even when we arrived at Palma airport there wasnt an Airtours rep insight to say where we had to go for our bus. Having found an Airtours Cruise guide (about 20 mintues later) who didnt have a clue where he should be, never mind us! It took reps from another British holiday firm to tell us (by now there was around 10 people who also didnt have a clue)where we had to be; door 3. Which was a 10 minute walk away from where we had collected our cases (no case trollys made it worse). Have finally found an Airtours rep it was an annoying discovery that 'our bus' was in the direction we had just come from...and furthur away.
Needless to say we were not amused.
Once at the bus, we ended up waiting around 45 minutes to wait for others to also find the bus.
AIRTOURS : SORT YOUR REPS OUT!!!!!
If you are going to the Panoramic I'd advise you to get one of the safes...it's the best thing possible to do.
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