Request an upper-floor room—2nd or 3rd floor is a good choice—for quieter nights, better views, and late-afternoon balcony sun.
What guests mention
Guests regularly praise the hotel’s peaceful side-street setting, handy bus access, proximity to the airport and beach, and the pleasant pool space. Breakfast is a particular strength, with a generous selection spanning hot and cold dishes. Many find it a well-kept, appealing choice for a long weekend or laid-back stay, and appreciate practical touches such as English TV channels. The recurring drawback is room size: doubles can feel tight, especially for longer visits or travellers with substantial luggage.
What guests who stayed here recommend
Real advice grouped by theme — drawn from guest reviews of BQ Amfora Beach Hotel.
Top tips
Request a room in the main building; it overlooks the pool, gets afternoon sun, and avoids the annex across the road.
Avoid ground-floor rooms because their terraces may overlook the pool or sun loungers and offer less privacy.
Request the west or street-facing side for afternoon or evening balcony sun.
Request a pool-facing room for afternoon sun and attractive views, but expect more heat and potentially more noise.
Request a rear-facing room to reduce aircraft noise, stay cooler, and get morning balcony sun.
Choose an annex room across the road for quiet nights and morning balcony sun.
Don’t rely on hotel or street parking; there is no onsite facility and nearby spaces are often cluttered or full.
Confirm Wi-Fi access before arrival, especially on upper floors.
Use the nearby walking routes and daily buses to Palma town for convenient exploring.
Book directly with the hotel company to receive a free welcome drink.
Expect dinner to be served at another hotel about five minutes away.
Ask whether your room has been refurbished, since some older rooms may not meet the upgraded standard.
Expect compact rooms, with all rooms reportedly the same size.
Ask for a higher-floor side room if you want a possible sea view.
Don’t expect a sea view; rooms generally face neighboring properties.
Request a room on the right-hand side for a quieter position.
Choose another hotel if uninterrupted nighttime sleep is a priority.
Choose this hotel for convenience if you plan to spend much of your time exploring rather than at the hotel.
Head to the beach before lunchtime because the pool area stays shaded until then.
Arrive early to secure a sunbed because the pool has limited loungers.
Arrange transfer drop-off and collection nearby because the narrow one-way street prevents coaches from reaching the hotel entrance.
Use the Apolo parking location two blocks away for €10 per day when street parking is full.
Hire a bike to ride along the strip because taxis are expensive.
About BQ Amfora Beach Hotel
Fresh from its full refurbishment, BQ Amfora Beach Hotel has a smart, contemporary feel that suits travellers who prefer a quieter base over a big, busy resort. The atmosphere is relaxed and unfussy, centred on an outdoor pool with loungers, a terrace snack bar and a buffet restaurant. It is a neat, practical hotel for days split between the beach, Palma and the pool.
The hotel sits on a calm side street in Can Pastilla, only around 200 metres from Cala Estancia beach in the Playa de Palma area. Palma’s centre is 12 km away, while the nearby bus connections make getting around straightforward; its position also works particularly well for short breaks and arrivals through Palma airport. Facilities include air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a 24-hour reception, laundry service, luggage storage and bike or car hire, plus a courtesy room for later departures.
Guests often describe it as a lovely, peaceful place for a relaxing holiday, with the pool area and breakfast receiving especially warm comments. The breakfast buffet is noted for its wide range of hot and cold options. Rooms are generally seen as comfortable and well equipped, though several guests point out that they are compact, so it is best suited to travellers who plan to spend most of their time out exploring.
Facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- Adults only
- Baggage storage
- Bar / lounge
- Beach
- Bicycle rental
- Breakfast buffet
- Car hire
- Concierge
- Dry cleaning
- Free breakfast
- Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
- Hot tub
- Ironing service
- Laundry service
- Non-smoking hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Pool
- Poolside bar
- Shared lounge / TV area
- Snack bar
- Sun loungers / beach chairs
- Sun terrace
- Sun umbrellas
- Taxi service
- Wifi
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