Farmerbarnes
July 22, 2024
We have just returned from Hotel Es Port following a10 night stay. This was the 3rd time we have stayed here and must say that the hotel simply gets better and better. We had an early flight from the UK so arrived at the hotel at mid-morning. Check in wasn’t until 2pm so we took advantage of the sunshine (and the complimentary drink) and walked into the port to have lunch. When we returned to the hotel just before 2pm, our bags had been taken to our room – we had again booked a Junior Suite in the old building – a little more expensive than rooms elsewhere, but so much character. The room had a large terrace, and had everything we could need – a huge double bed, good air-con, bath and shower, toiletries, iron/ironing board, safe, mini fridge, etc. We used the air-con very little as the room seemed to be kept naturally cool, presumably by the thick wall in the old building. The room was kept spotlessly clean each day with new/clean towels etc when requested. Staying on a bed and breakfast basis, we ate out in the port/harbour most nights having pre-booked (an absolute must) some of our favourite restaurants from previous visits, however we did eat in the hotel restaurant on the odd occasion simply by booking a table at reception earlier in the day. Breakfast was buffet style and had a wide selection of choices to suit everyone – eggs & bacon, cereals, freshly squeezed juices, breads, jams, croissants, cheeses, meats, etc - something for everyone. The hotel waiting staff at both breakfast and evening meals were so on it – attentive, always with a smile and a lot of interaction with all guests (well those who actually had a sense of humour!). The hotel pool was perfect, not overly crowded and very few children even though we were entering school holidays – don’t think the hotel is aimed too much towards children anyway. The pool bar was excellent as were the staff. Could get a very decent snack at lunchtimes and a few good cocktails also! Waiting service to the poolside! Unlike most hotels we have visited, there was never the need for a 6am rush to bag a sunbed for the day! The beds around the pool were not really fully occupied until mid-morning, although in our 2nd week there were new arrivals who clearly ignored notices about reserving sunbeds – and didn’t actually arrive poolside until after lunch. This should not be tolerated when families with very young children cannot therefore get a couple of sunbeds together. There were also sunbeds dotted around the beautifully kept grounds which were pretty much available throughout the day. The Port and harbour front are literally just a couple of minutes’ walk from the hotel/poolside, where you can find loads of café’s, bars, and restaurants – well advised to do your research and book some of the more popular restaurants well I advance of your visit as they can be booked up for weeks in advance. Sa Figuera restaurant which is annexed to the hotel itself is located in a beautiful setting bes