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We have just returned from a 2 week break to the Xaloc Playa Hotel. We had a sea view room as requested and hired a fridge which was in our room on arrival. Found all staff pleasant and friendly. Room was cleaned daily and shower was powerful. Nice pool area but sun beds need replacing. Food was what we expected from a 3 star hotel, basic but edible. The hot offering at breakfast was often only luke warm and this is something that could be easily rectified if an investment was made in better hot plates, over head heaters. Evening entertainment ( 3 nights a week) was a bit hit and miss! Velvet Blue and the Elton John tribute guy were the 2 most enjoyable in our opinion. I would advise that you take a travel kettle if you like a morning cuppa or coffee before the restaurant opens. Punta Prima is small but has a lovely beach and several nice restaurants. The cafe Royal does lovely food and a good Cava Sangria! The bus to Mahon is quick and cheap. A taxi costs between 18/20 euros. Not sure if we will return but possibly would if we wanted a short break not far from the airport.

We arrived at hotel late and missed dinner, we were on half board basis, and the hotel had left a cold salad and fruit and water. Very good but at 2am we were very tired more than anything. On being shown to our rooms it was very basic but clean and boy did we need the air conditioning as it was so warm. No fridge in room which did surprise us as it was a hot country and I think they should have provided a small fridge. However you could hire a fridge at 7 euros a day. Next day we checked out location with beach just across road which was perfect. We had a low floor room overlooking the pool perfect for anyone with mobility issues. Bar and restaurant right next door from our rooms. Pool was lovely plus you could play pool in the grounds also a bit of mini golf. All the staff were very friendly and were always willing to help with any issues. My feet swelled with the heat so extra pillows were brought to my room so I can lay with my feet up when I lay down or go to bed. The tv in room only had news channels which were in English rest of channels were all foreign. It was a small tv as well on the wall. Breakfast and dinner was excellent and on or first visit to restaurant Fearan the restaurant manager reserved us a table for the whole two weeks we were there. There were great choices for both breakfast and dinner. You could hire a mobility scooter but a days notice is needed from reception. Car hire is a minimum of three days hire again a days notice needed with reception. Evening entertainment was a bit of a letdown. Just one act staged in the pool area for only an hour from 9.30 three nights a week but our 2nd week entertainment was just for 2 nights. There was nothing else to do in the evenings we got very bored and everything was shut by 11pm so a very quiet resort. There were shops and restaurants nearby just 2mins from hotel but being on half board we had already eaten. There were no bars outside just restaurants. Bus stop right outside just round the corner. The bus gets busy on the 10.30am bus. Standing room only to go to Mahon market which was Tuesdays and Saturdays. Overall being someone who likes a bit of nightlife and is a tv addict I don’t think it suits me but it is a lovely resort for just chilling on beach or by the pool in daytime with an early night ready for the next day sunbathing and chilling. Also take plenty of mosquito repellent. We had a plug in for the room but sitting in lounge most evenings I was bitten so much so also take after bite with you.