Choose a room away from the pool and entertainment areas for greater peace, or use the quiet pool instead.
What guests mention
Most guests come away pleased with the relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, notably clean accommodation and public spaces, and staff who are generally kind and helpful. The roomy apartments, pools, on-site shop and activities for children are frequent highlights, while the nearby cove and convenient airport access add appeal. It is considered fair value by many, but expectations around dining can be mixed: buffet variety is good, yet quality does not always impress and some extras feel costly. Limited local distractions, occasional noise, maintenance niggles and sporadic service delays are the main downsides.
Your stay, step by step
Advice from guests who actually stayed at Grupotel Mar de Menorca — the single most helpful tip for each part of your trip, in the order you'll need it, from booking to your last morning.
Book a two-bedroom apartment for groups of more than three, especially when travelling with children.
Take the bus or a taxi to Mahón; buses are cheap and cash-only, while taxis cost about €20 each way.
Choose a room away from the pool and entertainment areas for greater peace, or use the quiet pool instead.
Expect basic, repetitive buffet food with limited choice, and consider dining out for variety.
Use the many sunbeds without rushing to reserve one early.
Take a day trip to Menorca’s capital.
Expect an isolated resort with few shops, bars, or restaurants, making it best suited to a quiet, relaxing break.
Ask reception to show you available rooms and choose the one best suited to your needs.
Bring insect repellent, fly spray, or an electric wasp killer during warmer months.
What guests who stayed here recommend
Real advice grouped by theme — drawn from guest reviews of Grupotel Mar de Menorca.
Choose a room away from the pool and evening entertainment for a quieter stay.
Request a ground-floor room if you have mobility difficulties, a pushchair, or a wheelchair, because most blocks have no lifts.
Use the many sunbeds without rushing to reserve one early.
Request a pool-view or poolside room for convenience and better views, but expect more evening noise.
Choose Scorpio block for large rooms, spacious balconies, good views, and a convenient position near the pool and cove.
Choose a ground-floor apartment for prams, young children, easy terrace access, and extra patio space.
Take the bus or a taxi to Mahón; buses are cheap and cash-only, while taxis cost about €20 each way.
Bring insect repellent, fly spray, or an electric wasp killer during warmer months.
Request a pool-view room for attractive views, but expect more noise when the hotel is busy.
Choose an upper or top-floor room for better pool and landscape views and larger layouts, but expect stairs and check whether it has a balcony.
Hire a car to explore Menorca more easily, especially when buses are infrequent or unavailable on Sundays.
Visit the small rocky cove, but bring supplies because it has limited facilities and may have seaweed or jellyfish.
Expect an isolated resort with few shops, bars, or restaurants, making it best suited to a quiet, relaxing break.
Choose Leo block for a quiet position, sea views, proximity to facilities, and some refurbished accommodation.
Request the Aries block for the closest pool access and good views, but expect more entertainment noise.
Choose Virgo block for the quietest position at the back, away from the pool and bar.
Choose Aries block for poolside access and views, but request a lower floor if stairs are difficult.
Choose an upper-floor room for better views and less disturbance from people above, but expect stairs because most blocks lack lifts.
Avoid Aries block if you need early nights, as it is beside the pool, bar, and entertainment.
Request a ground-floor room if mobility is limited or you have a buggy; there are no lifts to the rooms.
Use pool shoes, especially for children, because the tiles become very hot underfoot.
Request a room away from the pool or stage for quieter nights; rooms overlooking the pool can remain noisy until midnight.
Expect basic, repetitive buffet food with limited choice, and consider dining out for variety.
Choose Leo block for renovated rooms and a quieter position near the pool without facing it directly.
Request a sea-view room, especially on an upper floor in Leo block, but confirm availability because not every room has one.
Collect pool towels from reception; they are free, but replacements may cost €1.
Eat early, especially at dinner, to avoid queues and get the widest choice.
Request a refurbished or modernised room, if available.
Request a top-floor or higher room to avoid upstairs noise and damp towels from nightly and early-morning grass watering.
Choose Capricorn block for upgraded rooms, large balconies, afternoon sun, and a convenient position overlooking the complex.
Request Virgo block for a quiet location at the back of the complex.
Claim a parasol early because there are fewer umbrellas than sunbeds.
Choose Sagittarius block for a convenient position close to facilities without being directly beside the noise.
Choose Tauro block beside crazy golf for a quieter location with views and easy access to the restaurant and pool.
Choose Aquarius block for a quiet position near the back, but check whether the apartment has been refurbished.
Choose Libra apartments for a peaceful position away from the pool, bar, and public areas.
Choose Aries block for refurbished rooms and pool or sea views, but avoid it if you need quiet evenings.
Request a balcony with a sea or pool view, and book early to improve your chances.
Request a pool-view room for entertainment views, but expect loud noise near the bar or stage until midnight.
Choose Sagittario block for a quiet position about two minutes from the pool, though some terraces face the stage.
Avoid sun loungers beside palm-tree bases around the pool, where wasps may gather.
Bring enough tobacco because the hotel has no tobacco machine; buy supplies before arrival or in San Clemente.
Bring €1 coins for the children’s games machines; reception can provide change.
Request accommodation near reception or the main building to reduce walking with luggage.
Specify your preferred location by email before arrival or ask reception at check-in, as they can help arrange quieter rooms.
Request a refurbished room when booking, and check whether a bath is essential because some rooms have showers only.
Cover drinks and clear away food and empty cups around the pool to deter wasps and flies.
Book a two-bedroom apartment for groups of more than three, especially when travelling with children.
Buy essentials at the small onsite supermarket or beach shop; take a bus or taxi elsewhere for serious shopping.
Try the restaurant down the hill beside the cove, but check its opening days and hours first.
Choose Piscis block for a quieter location away from the stage while staying convenient for the bar.
Request Virgo block for a location away from the pool and entertainment, with less daytime and nighttime noise.
Choose Capricornio, especially a ground-floor room, for a pool view slightly away from the main pool and a grassy patio.
Choose Pisces block for a quieter position that remains close to the main facilities.
Choose Capricorn block for a quiet position a short walk from the pool and restaurant.
Get the bus timetable from reception, and check Sunday services because buses may not run.
Hire a car, especially for a two-week stay, to make airport transfers and exploring Menorca more economical.
Choose a ground-floor room for easier access, especially with children or mobility concerns.
Ask reception to show you available rooms and choose the one best suited to your needs.
Request Aries rooms 8 through 14 if you want to be right beside the pool.
Request a corner, ground-floor room for a spacious patio area and a particularly good position.
Request Scorpio room 14 for a particularly well-positioned location.
Request Escorpio rooms 102 or 103 for a quiet location; room 102 also offers a sea view.
Use the free Wi-Fi available in every room.
Bring your own hairdryer and travel kettle.
Book an evening trip to the Somni horse show.
Visit Son Bou beach for an especially beautiful beach day.
Take the bus to Mahon for under €2; it stops outside the hotel.
Hire a car to explore Menorca’s hidden coves.
Consider travelling out of season if you do not need the children’s facilities.
Avoid booking this property if wheelchair accessibility is essential.
Request Virgo 017 if you need a ground-floor room for a pushchair.
Request Scorpio 103 for a large pool and entertainment view from the balcony.
Choose Capricorn 105 for complex and sea views from the balcony.
Choose Capricorn 101 for a pleasant pool view.
Request ES001 for a particularly peaceful room.
Choose Aries 12 for a ground-floor poolside location, but expect noise from entertainment.
Choose Scorpio rooms 8 or 9 for ground-floor access and sunshine for most of the day.
Request room 8101 for a quiet first-floor stay with a large balcony and afternoon-to-sunset sunshine.
Avoid room 1103 if overlooking bins would bother you, despite its unusually large size.
Request room 6001 only if ground-floor access suits you, as passers-by can walk directly past.
Avoid Gemini block if possible, despite its generally quieter position away from the pool.
Choose a one-bedroom apartment if stairs are difficult, since two-bedroom apartments are on higher floors.
Choose a two-bedroom apartment for four people, as sofa beds in the lounge can feel cramped.
Choose an apartment rather than a standard hotel room for more space.
Choose a first-floor room with a toddler to reduce the chance of wandering from an open-plan ground-floor terrace.
Time your meals outside the busiest periods if the restaurant becomes crowded.
Choose a one-bedroom apartment for a family of four to gain a separate bedroom and independently controlled air conditioning.
Request Tourna block room 4003 for a particularly convenient location.
Request room 3104 in Capricorn block for pool and sea views from the balcony.
Request room 11002 for a short walk to the facilities while retaining a quiet position.
Request room 4006 for immediate pool access, just eight steps away.
Request studio room 2005 for ground-level access and a view over the main pool.
Request room 1005 for a quiet location and a large bathroom.
Choose Pisces block for convenient access to the pool area and bar.
Visit Menorca in early May for a particularly quiet atmosphere.
Walk the Cami de Cavalle to Cala en Porter, and bring plenty of water.
Use the hotel bus stop to explore other beaches, changing buses at Mao when necessary.
Look for inexpensive late B&B deals if you do not need an all-inclusive stay.
Check the last bus from Mahón because you may need a taxi back, costing approximately €17.
Ask housekeeping or reception for extra toilet rolls if supplies run short.
Use leftover inflatable pool toys instead of buying new ones.
Bring extra books or entertainment if you plan to spend most of your time at the resort.
Budget for the tourist tax and the fee to use the room safe.
Visit Mahón’s markets on Tuesdays or Saturdays, and plan for the heat.
Join the entertainment team’s activities if you want more to do onsite.
Swim early in the morning for a quieter pool.
Visit Playa Binisafulla by car; it is about 15 minutes away toward Punta Prima.
Swim in the adult-only pool when you want a quieter atmosphere.
Avoid all-inclusive if repetitive food would bother you and you plan to eat elsewhere.
Choose all-inclusive if you prefer convenient meals and drinks onsite.
Visit the snack shack during the day when you want something light to eat.
Use the restaurant microwaves if you need your meal hotter.
Avoid chicken if you are concerned about inconsistent food quality.
Bring a chopping board and sharp knife if you plan to cook in your room.
Ask for a ground-floor room around the smaller pool, particularly in the 300 block.
Request a quiet room if you want peaceful nights.
Request a higher-floor room for better views.
Take a day trip to Menorca’s capital.
Take a taxi from the airport; the hotel is close, and shared transfers may involve long waits.
Walk carefully through the bar area because wet flooring can become slippery.
Bring a microwave steriliser because microwaves are available in the bar and restaurant.
Budget €25 per week for the room safety-deposit box.
Use the in-room fridge to store medication; bring suitable supplies if refrigeration is important.
Check that the room air conditioning works properly before settling in.
Expect dated but spotlessly clean rooms and communal areas.
About Grupotel Mar de Menorca
Grupotel Mar de Menorca has the easygoing feel of a low-rise holiday village rather than a conventional hotel: terraced studios and apartments sit among broad gardens, with views that open out across the property. It is set up for unhurried family breaks, with a main pool and separate children’s pool, tennis, mini-golf, gym, kids’ club and a programme of evening entertainment. Apartments include a kitchenette, living space with sofa bed, satellite TV and a private balcony or terrace, making longer stays pleasantly straightforward.
The hotel is in Es Canutells on Menorca’s southeast coast, around 200 metres from the sheltered Cala Canutells cove and 13 km from Mahon. Its peaceful setting suits families with younger children and travellers happy to spend time on site; those hoping to explore widely will likely appreciate hiring a car. A buffet restaurant covers the day’s main meals, while the lounge and pool bars offer terrace seating, and practical extras include bike and car hire, internet access and babysitting.
Guests especially value the spotless grounds and rooms, welcoming staff and roomy, well-equipped accommodation. Families often mention the plentiful loungers, children’s facilities and lively activity team, from pool games to nightly shows. Food choice, including made-to-order stations and salads, pleases many, though others find quality uneven and dislike paying extra for some items. A few also report occasional noise, minor upkeep concerns or slow service at busier times.
Facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- Airport transportation
- Baggage storage
- Bar / lounge
- Breakfast buffet
- Car hire
- Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
- Children's television networks
- Convenience store
- Entertainment staff
- Evening entertainment
- Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
- Free breakfast
- Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
- Free parking
- Game room
- Gift shop
- Indoor play area for children
- Internet
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids club
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Laundry service
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor pool
- Pool
- Pool / beach towels
- Poolside bar
- Restaurant
- Rooftop terrace
- Self-serve laundry
- Shallow end in pool
- Shops
- Snack bar
- Sun loungers / beach chairs
- Sun terrace
- Sun umbrellas
- Tennis court
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