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Vicki/Suzanne/Fenella/Helen/Cindy from Leicester travelled to Sa Miranda Apartments with
My Travel/Airtours
on a friends holiday.
There were 5 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2006 | rated the Sa Miranda Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness |  | | Location |  | | Staff | | | Food |  | |
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| said: We had no idea about the apartments prior to booking. We only booked them as we recieved an email from My Travel Lite offering a 'not to be missed deal'. (£183 for a week including flights, transfers and accomodation) At the time we were looking for a week in Menorca for 40th birthday celebrations, so it seemed like a bargain.
Following booking and having then read the reviews, we were a bit worried about the size of the apartment for 5 adults. Also, the comments about the shortage of hot water for showers. A bit of a problem for 5 girls returning from the beach getting ready for a night out!
As it turned out we didn't need to worry. Yes the apartment was small, but it was very clean and equipped to a good standard. Ie. large fridge, comfortable beds etc. We did have a problem with hot water on the first day, but only because there was something wrong with our water heater. The girl on reception was polite and extremely helpful, sending up a maintainence man immediately. He fixed it and even came back the next day to check it was working ok. We were all impressed by how the problem was handled and resolved.
We couldn't comment on the entertainment at Sa Mirada, as we went out every night anyway. The location was good, although it's right at the back of the resort, it only takes about 5 minutes to get to the beach. It would have been a longer walk around the road, however we were all ok with the steps but wouldn't have wanted to stay there with a pushchair!
The pool area is clean and has fantastic sea views although we didn't use it. Quite a few noisy children and as we had left ours at home we hit the beach every day.
As we usually travel independantly, this was the first time we had booked a package deal. We did not need the services of the travel rep and did not attend the welcome meeting. Full marks for her service however, as she did put through the door all information we may have needed anyway.
We ate out every night and would highly recommend the Sa Gavina restaurant. Really friendly service and fab food, with fresh fish and steaks at around 12-14 euros. Fresh veg with it as well, not chips but baked potatos and puddings to die for. We went there 3 nights in a row!
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Brooks from Essex travelled to Sa Miranda Apartments with
Thomson Superfamily
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 3 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2004 | rated the Sa Miranda Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness |  | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: As a family of 5, we found the apartment to be extremely small, particularly the bathroom - you had to stand in the bath to shower the little ones. It also smelled quite damp.
The 'kitchen' area was also very small, two electric rings, a very mini oven and no food preparation space. The only good thing was that we had a full sized fridge.
We were also not informed that the fifth bed was in fact a sofa bed in the lounge, only suitable for a child up to the age of 12 years, so that meant that once the kids had gone to bed, there was no adult time, couldn't really sit on the balcony as this was again really small.
There was also not enough storage space for the amount of clothing needed for a family of 5 for two weeks - no drawers at all.
Our room was situated at the back of the complex, and we were woken every morning, between 2.30am and 4.30am by the emptying of the large dustbins and the bottle bank. We did complain, and to the credit of the receptionists, she did telephone the council(?) immediately, to no avail - it continued. This along with the fact that there was very loud music every night (did stop at midnight) meant that we did not get a lot of sleep. We did hire a fan for the room, but to be honest, it didn't make a lot of difference, the heat and humidity was stifling.
The entertainment schedule was full, throughout the day and in the evenings, although I was disappointed that the kids club ran different sessions, so no kid free time!
The on site restaurant was very sparse and basic, but the menu was o.k. and all the staff were helpful, friendly and polite.
I cannot find fault with any of the staff, from the English receptionists, to the spanish maids, to the Thomson reps - all were extremely helpful and friendly.
The pool area was o.k., did get very busy, and there were not enough parasols to go round, and the floor gets Extremely hot! Much preferred going to the beautiful beach, about a five minute walk from the apartments, quite hilly, so if you have a pushchair, or mobility problems, this could make it a bit difficult.
The room was cleaned every other day, with change of linen and towels.
We would not visit this complex again.
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jackie blackwell from anglesey travelled to Sa Miranda Apartments with
thomson
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2004 | rated the Sa Miranda Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food |  | |
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| said: Having stayed in a superfamily Talayot Apts (Cala'n Forcat) last year we were pleased to find the Sa Mirada spotless. The kitchen was compact but we never used it-always ate out. The lounge and bedrooms were reasonable but the bathroom was rather compact.
There are there floors to each complex ( 3 complexes).The ground floor appts open out onto a large lawned area absolutely brilliant for the chldren to play in early in the morning and whilst the adults got ready for the evening. The whole complex is gated so you knew your children were safe.
There are two play areas . The entertainment in the evening is exellent both by the professionals and the reps. I strongly suggest you participate and attend most evenings as it hightens the enjoyment and you make good friends and the atmostphere was brilliant.
There is no laundrette currently but there are plans to install one- if you're desparate the Hotel offer to wash one large bag on a cold wash for 12 Euros.
The towels are changed every three days but on day three we were getting a little desparate- I suggest youn pack a few of your own showere towels and use the Thomnson bech towels on the loungers during the day.
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Des Thompson from Bellshill travelled to Sa Miranda Apartments with
Thomson
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2003 | rated the Sa Miranda Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: My kids virtually grew up here, we holidayed here for seven years in a row, but that was until now. The owner Luis sold the establishment to a rival and boy did it go right downhill with a bang!
The bar staff were less than professsional and the food to use a scottish expression would give you the "boak". The beer and wine was warm and the staff were bereft of personality. My daughter didn't drink the coke that she always loved, as it had been watered down too much.
The Sa Mirada is very much a place that's located on the extremities of a very beautiful horse shoe cove, so to appreciate it's beauty, everything has got to be right and for us there are too many wrongs.
We bid sad fairwell to Arenal and it's lovely beach and locals but we won't be back to the Sa Mirada. 1/10.
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Anne-Marie Simpson from Biggleswade travelled to Sa Miranda Apartments with
Thompson
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2003 | rated the Sa Miranda Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: I'd checked this site before going to Arenal, so was quite hopeful that I was in for a good holiday. Well we had a FANTASTIC holiday!! This was our first holiday abroad with our two boys, aged 7 & 4, so we wanted something that would make our lives easy by ensuring they had plenty o do. We couldn't have asked for better.
The Reps at the Sa Mirada were outstanding, there were always things to do around the pool by day, and at the restaurant area by evening. The kids enjoyed the kids clubs, though I was a little suprised at the lack of places in them, compared to the amount of kids at the complex. The evening clubs for the kids were a godsend (you are charged 2 euros per child for this) but it meant that the adults could enjoy the restaurants of the resort without having to find a menu catering for 'chicken nuggets & chips'.
Particularly good restaurants that I would recommend were 'Sa Gavena' which has a good menu choice, freshly prepared dishes, with lots of vegetables (which were a welcome relief from the masses of chips on offer with most meals elsewhere). This restaurant is a little pricier than others, but an average meal per adult would be about 15 euros (about £10), so still good value compared to England restauarant prices. Another eating place recommended would be 'Kanes Bar & Restaurant' with sea views and on Sundays roast dinners available on the menu!! The beach was fantastic, kids loved it. Pool at Sa Mirada was excellent too.
If I had a couple of gripes it would be about the apartment. Described as 'self catering' apartment, you will find it very, very compact, with little storage for food, and no work area to prepare food, we had to use the table for any preparation. also no air con, tho fans available from reception for rental at 3 euros a night. Having experienced Arenal with its hottest June for 130 years (so the rep told us on bus back to Mahon airport) we had trouble sleeping and keeping cool at night.
Other than that we had an excellent holiday. Don't listen to the reps telling you that their car hire is the cheapest and you won't have to look elsewhere, we found it almost half price (Hertz Car Rental), and the trips were overpriced too - hire yourself a car and see the sights far cheaper and at your own leisure. Can recommend a trip to AquaPark at Cala'n'Forcat (about a 40 minute drive from Arenal) just to break up the monotony of beach/pool. Also can recommend a trip to the port in Mahon (about 20 mins away) to take a trip on glass bottomed boat (1hr trip) which was very good value. We're booking again for next year, so I guess that says it all!
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dawbs from Unknown travelled to Sa Miranda Apartments with
Thomson
on a Unknown holiday.
There were Unknown adults and Unknown child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2002 | rated the Sa Miranda Apartments as follows:| Cleanliness |  | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Just returned from the Sa Mirada Apartments - we had a fantastic holiday. It is the first time we have taken the children abroad and they loved it.
The Thomson Reps are brilliant and the reception staff at the Sa Mirada Apartments are very friendly and helpful. The pool is lovely and clean and you can clearly see the children from all around the pool - my children loved the pool and so did we!
The apartment was nice but basic. The sleeping arrangements for 5 were not ideal - a bit too small. We also struggled with the hot water - not enough hot water to shower 5 at a time when returning from the beach. The cooking arrangements were very poor - the oven was very tiny. We had cereals and croissants for breakfast and ate dinner and tea out every day for our 11 night stay which was very expensive. There are some nice restaurants in the resort, one of our personal favourites was Sa Gavina where the food was excellent and the service fantastic (a bit pricy but worth it.
The resort was lovely, plenty of entertainment at night around the resort - ideal for families, most finish around 10.30pm. The beach is beautiful and the sea has lovely clear water - the only downside to the beaches all over Menorca is the charge for sunbeds - around 18 Euros for 2 sunbeds.
To sum up the Sa Mirada Apartments - brilliant for families of no more than 4 - pity they haven't any larger family rooms (would definitely go back if they did!)
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