Barceló Hamilton Menorca - Adults Only

Would not stay here again the staff were good but the hotel is too isolated the 5 shops were a good walk away we had to go to Mahon every day for something to do. The rooms are good and the maid service was great but the food was awful most of it was always cold we were very disappointed and it was very dear to stay there.

Pick this hotel for my wife's birthday, Hotel was in an amazing location. The rooftop bar had fantastic views of the sea watching all the boats go out in the morning and coming back in the early evening. My main concern was that the food was cold or lukewarm at meal times, which was disappointing. Also, at the pool bar, been all-inclusive. You would have thought you could have something to eat, but you had to pay 50% of the price. If these little things are sorted, then it would be top marks.

Lovely hotel in a stunning location overlooking the harbour. It was a mid September when we visited so coming to the end of the season in Menorca. Despite this we received a very warm welcome and a cold glass of fizz. The hotel had also very kindly set up cold plates as we arrived after the restaurant had closed. We opted for an AI package (must wear wristband) which covered meals in the main buffet restaurant and snacks (crisps and peanuts). Breakfast and tapas was also included from the pool bar and you could choose lunch which carried a 50% surcharge. The main buffet restaurant carried a good selection of food options although not always to my taste I could always find something to eat. They also have a gluten free station which had its own special food including it own toasters & microwave etc. A good selection of drinks in the AI package excl black label, vintage spirits and selected cocktails. We had a pool view room on the 4th floor with a small balcony which had the sun on it most of the day. Housekeeping keep the place spotless. The rooms are compact, and the layout a little different, separate toilet and shower with glass sliding doors with the sink in the middle of the room. Saying that the rooms and extra large bed were comfortable and good quality cotton bed linens. Unfortunately the roof top bar was closed the majority of our stay as it was exceptionally windy and cold, but I can imagine it’s would be a lovely place to spend the time in the jacuzzi. There is entertainment ( a singer) in the bar most evenings which was very well attended. The staff are very warm and friendly from housekeeping to management. Special mention though to the reception team who were so helpful and always with smile. Not sure if it was the time of the year we visited ( September just after the children had gone back to school) but most of the clients here were retired. A lot were repeat guests, which is always a good sign. Cala Fonts is a lovely 5min stroll. It has a pretty small harbour with lovely bars and restaurants and would highly recommend. A very pleasant stay.

In some ways this is a good choice of hotel. The location is good and some aspects, like the view from the roof terrace, are well worth it. We paid a lot for a sea view suite. It was OK, and the views were spectacular, but the glass walls of the shower and toilet might well put some people off. Barcelo management admitted then hotel was not what they wanted, but they did not own the building and there was little they could do. But - and there a number of buts: 1 - The "hot tubs" on the roof terrace are not hot. We spoke with management and they said they were heated for a few hours in the afternoon if someone remembers to turn the heating on. 2 - No other pool is heated, and because they get little sun they are really cool. There are buildings all around and sitting by the pool is not a great experience. 3 - Breakfast is only moderately OK food wise, and sitting in the sun outside on the terrace was lovely. 4 - Dinner was a buffet. Not a great experience - we tried it twice as we paid for half board. Dreadful. There are, though some wonderful restaurants a short walk away in Cala Fonts. 5 - I'd not want a room without a sea view - they looked small and a bit dismal. 6 - There are at least two other seafront hotels in Es Castell, which looked much better choices. On a positive, there are daily entertainments in the lounge, some of which were a lot of fun.