Request a room away from the pool and bar for quieter nights, especially if you have young children or are a light sleeper.
What guests mention
Guests tend to like this small, attractive resort for its calm atmosphere, tidy pool area and easy walk to the beach, with plenty of space to relax on loungers. Families find the apartment setup useful, especially units with an extra bedroom, and children seem well catered for. Air conditioning, regular towel service and the nearby choice of bars and restaurants are welcome conveniences. It is more of a simple, low-key apartment stay than a large resort, so travellers seeking extensive facilities may find it limited.
Your stay, step by step
Advice from guests who actually stayed at Cales de Ponent — the single most helpful tip for each part of your trip, in the order you'll need it, from booking to your last morning.
Avoid booking bed and breakfast if you prefer not to eat at the hotel.
Take the number 64 bus to beautiful Ciutadella for a worthwhile day out.
Request a room away from the pool and bar for quieter nights, especially if you have young children or are a light sleeper.
Skip the hotel pool bar and head to the beach bar at Cala Santandria for snacks and drinks.
Bring water shoes for the beach.
Email the hotel directly about disabled access; staff can arrange suitable assistance.
Ask for a fan as soon as you arrive.
What guests who stayed here recommend
Real advice grouped by theme — drawn from guest reviews of Cales de Ponent.
Choose a poolside room for family convenience and pool access, but expect more daytime and evening noise.
Request a ground-floor room for easier access, more space, cooler interiors, and a larger patio or terrace.
Request rooms 1 or 2 for the best beach and sea views; room 2 is the only confirmed sea-view room.
Request a first-floor apartment for privacy and pool views; upper access involves narrow, steep stairs.
Avoid apartment 68 if you are a light sleeper; the busy main road brings frequent noisy motorbikes.
Request room 9 for reliable internet and a position away from the pool.
Request an upstairs room if you prefer privacy, but expect a smaller balcony than ground-floor apartments.
Skip the hotel pool bar and head to the beach bar at Cala Santandria for snacks and drinks.
Avoid apartments backing onto the car park because traffic can disturb sleep.
Avoid apartments 33 to 50 and request one overlooking the children’s play area instead.
Request a room on the left side of the reception block, especially B7; the right side may be noisier.
Request room 31 for a ground-floor pool view, Wi-Fi, and some distance from the pool.
Choose rooms 18, 20, 22, or 24 for first-floor pool views.
Consider room 13 for its position away from the pool and front-and-back entrances.
Request a room after number 60 for more distance from the pool area.
Request a sunny balcony when booking.
Choose a top-floor room for extra privacy and quiet.
Visit in May or June for a quieter stay.
Take the number 64 bus to beautiful Ciutadella for a worthwhile day out.
Avoid booking bed and breakfast if you prefer not to eat at the hotel.
Book bed and breakfast for the extensive, high-quality breakfast buffet.
Plan restaurant meals around Tuesdays, when some nearby restaurants may be closed.
Bring water shoes for the beach.
Choose room 10 for a particularly quiet location.
Ask for a fan as soon as you arrive.
Use the lift to reach the restaurant and lower toilets if stairs are difficult.
Email the hotel directly about disabled access; staff can arrange suitable assistance.
Consider room 73 for a well-located, quiet stay.
Choose apartment 72 for a quiet rear location just one minute from the pool, bar, and restaurant.
Choose room 66 for a first-floor pool outlook with some privacy, but expect possible car-park traffic noise.
Consider room 49 for a ground-floor apartment; its car-park outlook was not disruptive.
Choose rooms 37, 39, or 40 for ground-floor family access directly to the pool.
Choose room 33 for families needing a ground-floor location near reception, the café bar, and pool.
About Cales de Ponent
Cales de Ponent is a compact, modern apartment resort with the easygoing feel that suits Menorca particularly well. Renovated in 2018, it pairs clean-lined facilities with practical comforts: 73 one- and two-bedroom apartments, all air-conditioned, plus a pool, sun terrace, bar-restaurant, buffet service and a children’s play area. It feels designed for unhurried days rather than big-resort bustle.
The setting is a real draw: Santandria beach is roughly a two-minute walk away, putting swims, coastal strolls and relaxed seaside meals within easy reach. In the Ciutadella area, it works especially well for families and couples who prefer an apartment base with self-contained space, parking and on-site facilities. The small scale is appealing if you value a quieter place to return to after exploring Menorca’s coves and old-town streets.
Guests often appreciate the peaceful evenings, well-kept pool space and the plentiful loungers for taking a break in the sun. Families mention that children enjoy the resort, while apartment layouts with a second bedroom are useful for group stays. Practical touches such as regular towel changes and effective air conditioning also get noticed. The overall impression is of a pleasant, friendly property that delivers a relaxed family-holiday rhythm rather than a flashy full-service hotel.
Facilities
- Baggage storage
- Bar / lounge
- Beach
- Bicycle rental
- Billiards
- Breakfast available
- Breakfast buffet
- Car hire
- Diving
- Free internet
- Free parking
- Highchairs available
- Hiking
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Laundry service
- Outdoor pool
- Pool
- Public wifi
- Snack bar
- Street parking
- Sun terrace
- Sun umbrellas
- Table tennis
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