Request a pool-view room for better outlooks, more sun, quieter nights, and occasional sunset views; avoid it if you go to bed early.
What guests mention
Guests tend to see Ilusion Calma & SPA as a clean, good-value hotel in a very convenient Can Pastilla spot, close to the beach, airport and local buses. Service receives especially warm feedback, including the bar team, and many enjoy the varied buffet, snack options, pool, spa and evening activities. It works well for relaxed all-inclusive breaks. On the less polished side, some rooms and décor feel older than expected, noise can be bothersome, facilities occasionally get crowded, and a few extra costs disappoint.
Your stay, step by step
Advice from guests who actually stayed at Ilusion Calma & SPA — the single most helpful tip for each part of your trip, in the order you'll need it, from booking to your last morning.
Pay €50 for late checkout if you have a late departure.
Take an airport taxi for roughly €15–€16; the journey takes about five to ten minutes.
Request a pool-view room for better outlooks, more sun, quieter nights, and occasional sunset views; avoid it if you go to bed early.
Use the far end of the restaurant and avoid rushing; seats remain available during meal service.
Arrive early for a sunny lounger; the pool gets busy and loses sun during the afternoon, especially after 5pm.
Join the entertainment and sangria parties, especially evening events with DJ Jordi.
Walk or cycle along the flat seafront toward Palma; the route suits wheelchairs, prams and bikes.
Ask reception for help with questions, taxis and local information.
Bring playing cards if you want evening entertainment beyond the hotel programme.
What guests who stayed here recommend
Real advice grouped by theme — drawn from guest reviews of Ilusion Calma & SPA.
Request a pool-view room, preferably on the third or fourth floor; street-facing rooms may overlook the road.
Take an airport taxi for roughly €15–€16; the journey takes about five to ten minutes.
Arrive early for a sunny lounger; the pool gets busy and loses sun during the afternoon, especially after 5pm.
Request a higher-floor room for more quiet and distance from the bar, kitchens, and smoking areas; try a top-floor end room.
Choose a street-side room for quieter nights and later-day or evening sun, with people-watching from the balcony.
Head to the nearby beach if the pool is crowded; the walk takes about three minutes.
Join the entertainment and sangria parties, especially evening events with DJ Jordi.
Ask reception for help with questions, taxis and local information.
Expect coach drop-offs on the main road or halfway up the street because the hotel access road is narrow.
Take the A2 airport bus and get off at the first stop after the airport.
Expect limited pool sunshine outside summer because surrounding high buildings create shade.
Explore the promenade for restaurants, bars and shops near the hotel.
Bring a beach towel, or pay the €10 deposit to hire a hotel pool towel.
Use the indoor pool and spa area on cooler days, reserving spa access when required.
Choose the far-left pool corner or tables beside the bar for the latest sunshine.
Bring a travel kettle, or ask reception about borrowing one for a €5 refundable deposit.
Walk or cycle along the flat seafront toward Palma; the route suits wheelchairs, prams and bikes.
Book an upgraded or refurbished room for a cleaner, more comfortable stay.
Visit the spa early, when it is generally quieter, and follow the reservation rules.
Choose a front-facing room for lovely evening sun only if noise is acceptable, as reception is directly below.
Use street parking or the free car park about six minutes away; parking directly outside is unavailable.
Bring familiar snacks if travelling with a fussy eater, as food choices may be limited.
Use the far end of the restaurant and avoid rushing; seats remain available during meal service.
Hire a bike instead of walking the roughly seven miles to Palma.
Request an accessible room if needed; lifts serve every floor and the beach route is flat.
Take bus 25 to Palma for a day trip; it is described as the quickest route.
Ask to borrow or hire a kettle, as rooms do not include one.
Avoid pre-booked transfers; take a taxi from the airport and ask the hotel to arrange your return taxi.
Walk left from the hotel to the end of the street for a small beach, or visit the main beach for more space.
Take the airport bus for about €5 per person each way; a taxi may be cheaper for groups larger than four.
Pay extra for a room with a view to avoid a standard room’s potentially dull outlook.
Avoid rooms facing the airport.
Visit Flip Flops bar.
Expect smaller two-bedroom rooms when accommodating three people.
Pack earplugs because some rooms have thin walls.
Swim in the sheltered bay around the hotel if you want an alternative to the small pool.
Budget about €18 for two beach beds and a parasol.
Expect comfortable beds and effective air conditioning.
Avoid corner balconies if you want privacy, as they are close to neighboring balconies.
Ask for assistance accessing the spa area if you have mobility issues.
Request room 135 for a refurbished pool-view room.
Pay €50 for late checkout if you have a late departure.
Use the bar, which is open from 10am to midnight.
Shop at the Eroski supermarket around the corner for reasonably priced alcoholic drinks.
Try the paella.
Book excursions through Lemon Tours.
Consider all-inclusive if you expect to eat and drink mainly at the hotel.
Avoid rooms 430 to 440 if travelling with children.
Choose room 520 at the back for a quiet outlook over buildings.
Request room 433 for a pool view and afternoon sun.
Choose room 455 for a quieter position away from the pool area.
Request a side-view room for a sea view and a large balcony.
Request a room over the bar for sun most of the day.
Request room 253, 353, 453, or 553 for sun most of the day.
Choose a low-floor room to avoid waiting for the lift.
Request room 349 for the last afternoon sun.
Avoid room 440 unless travelling alone.
Choose a high road-facing room if you enjoy watching planes.
Book last minute to look for a good all-inclusive deal.
Cycle or walk into Palma, then use the bus stop at the end of the road instead of taking an expensive taxi.
Visit between school holidays for a quieter stay and easier access to hotel facilities.
Respect the spa rules, including any age restrictions and reservation requirements.
Bring €1 and €2 coins for machines, lockers and the pool because no change machine is available.
Bring playing cards if you want evening entertainment beyond the hotel programme.
Choose the third floor rather than the second for a quieter position.
Tip the bar staff and housekeeping.
Choose a first-floor room for a quiet stay.
Take bus 35 into Palma for a short ride.
About Ilusion Calma & SPA
Ilusion Calma & SPA is a relaxed, modern three-star superior stay with an easy-going holiday feel. Refreshed in 2017, its 192 rooms are spread across five floors, and the atmosphere suits travellers who want comfort without formality. The free spa is a real bonus for this category, with a heated jet pool, whirlpool, Turkish bath, sauna and gym, while the poolside and evening entertainment keep the mood sociable rather than sedate.
Set on a side street in Can Pastilla, the hotel is just 150 metres from both the livelier Can Pastilla beach and the quieter Cala Estancia. Palma Airport is only 4 km away, making it particularly handy for a short break, while shops, bars and restaurants are close at hand. Palma Aquarium, Aqualand El Arenal and bus connections for exploring further afield are all within easy reach. Families, couples and all-inclusive guests will find it an uncomplicated base.
Guests regularly praise the spotless rooms and shared spaces, friendly bar staff and a food selection broad enough to keep even fussy eaters happy; paella, snacks and all-inclusive drinks get frequent mentions. Many also like the sunbeds, pool area and upbeat entertainment team. A few note that some décor feels dated, noise can carry, and the spa or other facilities may feel busy at peak times, but plenty say they would gladly return.
Facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- Baggage storage
- Bar / lounge
- Beach
- Billiards
- Breakfast available
- Breakfast buffet
- Entertainment staff
- Evening entertainment
- Fitness / spa locker rooms
- Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
- Foot massage
- Free breakfast
- Free internet
- Full body massage
- Game room
- Hammam
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Hot tub
- Indoor pool
- Internet
- Massage
- Neck massage
- Outdoor pool
- Pool
- Poolside bar
- Restaurant
- Sauna
- Snack bar
- Spa
- Steam room
- Sun loungers / beach chairs
- Sun terrace
- Sun umbrellas
- Taxi service
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