Good hotel and good location

This was our first holiday to Ibiza and we thought Santa Eulalia was a very good place to stay . The hotel is situated in a lovely place and very relaxed . Staff in the dining room were very good although a little disorganised at times but couldn’t fault their friendliness . The food was the best buffet meals we have had with such a variety of food . Bedrooms had plenty of storage and they were kept very clean the bathroom was a little dated but adequate . My one complaint would be the lack of parasols on the deck beside the sea . It was very hot and when we did go to use the sunbeds none were available around the pool area and the few empty ones by the sea had none . I did ask the staff and they rang reception to be told that they were waiting for more to come . Considering it was not high season and there was not sufficient numbers I don’t know what they will do when it gets busier . Saying all of this we still had an enjoyable time and it would not stop me from returning to the hotel .

ROBERT PHILLIPS22-06-22

Holiday

Been there before many years ago, great location.

DAVID RUSSELL22-06-22

Observation

We have stayed a number of times and appreciate the difficulty of the last 2years during Covid but notice the reduction in choices of food and the change in the dining room I feel detracts from a restaurant providing a setting for dinner (lack of table clothes and cutlery ) and is noisy not as it was before. I think the bedrooms may need upgrading certainly in the original block.

THOMAS MCVINNIE21-06-22

Lovely stay

This hotel does what it says it does and represents excellent value for money! Fabulous location at edge of resort. The food was really good, our room spacious and spotlessly clean throughout. The clientele are predominantly over 60s. A few niggles that prevent a 5 star rating include the coffee machine issue at breakfast noted by other reviewers. Only 2 coffee machines to serve all guests resulting in long queues to get a coffee as each coffee took a while to dispense. Not enough sunbeds around the pool area. Pool bar food menu limited and not very appetising and no supermarket around nor within the hotel grounds. Long hot walk back from nearest supermarket carrying heavy bottles of water!

MICHAEL ANTHONY FORREST21-06-22

June holiday

We found that the hotel was very good. The staff in all areas, dining room, cleaning staff in the hotel overall and the rooms were excellent. The two activities organisers, Luca and Chris were so good at encouraging us to join in and really made our holiday with their good humour and energy, they made us all laugh! The evening entertainment was exceptional and never repeated in the two weeks we were there. With this being the really first season after Covid and a shortage of staff in the hotel, mainly the dining room (in which the staff are so friendly and working really hard) the only downside was the food offered. With the majority of residents being British the chef catered for the English palette but the food was of a low standard with soggy vegetables, overcooked meat, chips every night and was never ‘hot’ but lukewarm. The food was repeated often over the two weeks. We had to reuse our cutlery for each course as if it was taken away it was never replaced and residents had to go looking for it. Also there was a shortage of plates when the dining room was busy. I know they are working on a budget and with rising prices it is very difficult to vary it. We had been looking forward to sampling some traditional Spanish food but I would say the only thing offered was paella. Having said all that there was always plenty of food on offer and I realise they are trying their best in the current circumstances. TUI actually informed us that the hotel had gone DOWN for a Gold to a Platinum hotel but Platinum is higher than gold. I would guess that TUI are now giving the hotel less of a budget to run on hence the knock on effect with the standard of food. The manager of the hotel gave a talk one evening to explain what TUI had done, which I think is unfair, and how he had to secure the entertainment acts for the season or the hotel may not get return bookings. It seems TUI is taking our money and letting the hotels get on with it regardless. If We ever go back to the hotel I would be booking it directly and not giving TUI my money. As we are experienced travellers we think this is a fair review.

ewen duncan WATSON21-06-22

Great holiday at Catalonia SesEstaques

We had a really great week at this hotel in Santa Eulalia Ibiza. It was our 3rd visit and we would go again in the future. Wonderful location, nicely furnished air conditioned rooms. Many with wonderful views. Buffet menu was varied . It was better to go reasonably early to have the freshest and hottest dishes. Staff were very obliging and happy in their work. Could have used the outside entertainment area to provide extra shaded seating in the afternoon near the pool bar area.

CLIVE NORMAN HAMMOND21-06-22

Bradbury

Great stay and everything we hopped for

FRED LOUIS BRADBURY21-06-22

One week stay at the Catalonia

We have been at this hotel before but was disappointed this time.

PAUL THOMAS GARDNER20-06-22

Ses sequentes experience

The location is the best thing about the hotel. Rooms dated but clean, lovely view of the marina. Maids were good and friendly unlike reception.

Neil CURRIE20-06-22

Very relaxing

As a couple we really enjoyed our stay at the hotel. The room was recently refurbished and was very confortable. The staff were friendly, helpful and courteous. The breakfast buffet was a to a good standard. Excellent location next to the marina.

PHILIP ANDERTON20-06-22

Bill's View

Have been to Ses Estaques about 6 times, location is unbeatable, staff always very friendly and helpful, so no change there. However food is not as good as I have been used to, little more imagination needed, I think we had hake about 10 times during 14 nights. Also entertainment no up go previous standards when events gesm arranged shows and musicals etc. Will still come back but things need to improve to get back to previous high standards

WILLIAM TAYLOR19-06-22

Amazing place with incredible staff

This hotel experience was wonderful. Clean and the staff goes above and beyond to make your experience memorable. The only drawback is the place is pretty much designated for 65 and older white Europeans. If you don’t fit that demographic it can feel similar to the movie “Get Out”. I wish I knew this before I booked but the staff was very understanding and gave us some areas to visit on the Island that were much more inclusive. The food was fresh and delicious. I had a good experience overall.

Sharon Nyantekyi16-06-22

SJ

Hotel I can’t fault, the staff and the weather were perfect. Great customer service

STEPHEN JONES13-06-22

Good to be back

After waiting 3 years due to Covid restrictions it was good to be back and see familiar faces.

ERIC TYRRELL13-06-22

Guy Barr

Delighted with everything - all the staff are exceptional including the entertainment staff Chris and Luka, but disappointed with the evening dining room dress code for a number of the guests. More beach wear than evening wear

GUY DENNIS BARR09-06-22

Holiday w/c 23.5.2022

Very pleasant stay as always at Ses Estaques

ANDREW TREVOR PEARSON09-06-22

Ibiza 2022

Had another great holiday at the Catalonia sea estaques. Excellent location. Lovely clean rooms. Ok food. Friendly staff.

NICOLA EASTMAN06-06-22

Perfectly

Perfect peaceful location, great staff

JAMES CLARK06-06-22

Excellent Holiday - Will Return Again Soon!

We arrived and were really happy with the location of the hotel and our allocated room. Spotlessly clean with friendly, welcoming staff. With the pool and sea within eye sight from our sunbeds we could not be happier! Loved the Marina and main sea front walks, along with a couple of meals out to make the most of our holiday! Fabulous holiday and will definitely return again...thank you

HAYNES HAYNES06-06-22

Just the best location

The location looking out over crystal clear water is breathtaking, the pool area and outdoor seating areas are attractive for dining alfresco or just having drinks and the proximity to the harbour with its varied restaurants and bars is just fantastic. The rooms are a little dated and some rooms don’t have the best views, we were offered Room 233 which looked out over the kitchen slop out area and bins, not what you want to see when sitting on your balcony. This area should be screened off so guests are not faced with this unsightly view, our holiday would have been viewed differently if we had not moved rooms. The dining experience at breakfast was limited and not the best quality and we were told by others who had visited the hotel previously that standards had really dropped since the hotel dropped its gold standard. However for us the location, comfortable beds and cleanliness means we certainly will return again - ideally just on a Bed & Breakfast basis as despite being on half board we are out every night due to the offer. Also it would have been nice to have had the entertainment outside around the pool area Instead of indoors - you possibly would have retained guests who were going out for drinks.

STEPHEN SPITTLEHOUSE06-06-22

Top resort

Top hotel

Vn Wijk Tako06-06-22

Dining room let’s the hotel down

Clean and tidy hotel. Massive improvements required in the dining hall. Food Luke warm and sometimes inedible. Tables too close together. My husband is hearing impaired and the noise of the chairs scrapping had a terrible impact on his hearing aids. Eating was not the relaxing experience it should be when on holiday.

JEANETTE HARDING06-06-22

Best holiday

Hotel and staff fantastic, accommodation first class,any problem dealt with immediately. My only observation regards sun beds, it’s appears that unless you are prepared to lay claim to a sun bed before 8 am there is never one/two available. My suggestion would be that a hotel employee monitors unused beds and places a note maybe saying the following. “ please be aware that sun beds unoccupied for over 30 minutes will have all personal belongings removed to allow other hotel guests the opportunity of using vacant sun beds”

allun ernest WILKINS05-06-22

Good for adults

Plenty of choices for food, but not in a cohesive way. Nobody would go hungry but their plate would not make sense! Not all drinks on bar menu were available either

RONALD WATERFIELD02-06-22

Late May week stay

Pleasant friendly helpful reception staff. Lovely clean room, and kept that way daily. Excellent dining room, great choice, quality & variety of food, pleasant friendly hardworking staff. Same applies to poolside snack bar. Fantastic flamenco show. Plenty of waterside loungers. But, Not happy about paying £19 for room safe. Shower over slippy bath dangerous. Occasional sewage smell from bathroom vent shaft. Overall a pleasant stay.

ANTHONY FOTHERGILL02-06-22