Request Block T for the quietest location, away from the main pool and entertainment, with its own pool; expect slightly older rooms.
What guests mention
Guests tend to leave happy with Talayot’s welcoming, efficient staff and the consistently tidy accommodation and pool areas. It is especially well regarded by families, who make the most of the main pool, splash zone, children’s activities, snack bar and evening entertainment. The setting is convenient for transport, Ciutadella outings, shops and restaurants, and many consider it good value for a self-catering break. On the less polished side, some apartments show their age in the décor, and the surrounding resort can be noisy when things are busy.
Your stay, step by step
Advice from guests who actually stayed at Talayot — the single most helpful tip for each part of your trip, in the order you'll need it, from booking to your last morning.
Email the hotel or contact your travel operator before arrival to request a specific block, floor, room, or nearby apartments for your group.
Take the bus to Ciutadella and continue onward by bus; for four or more people, a taxi may cost about the same.
Choose R Block for peace and quiet over the road, with its own small pool; it contains only seven apartments.
Try Las Delfines Italian for allergy-friendly meals.
Arrive very early for a sunbed; towels may already be placed by 7am despite the stated reservation policy.
Stay near reception or the main complex if you want the children’s pools, playgrounds and entertainment close by.
Ask reception for a ground-floor move if stairs are difficult with a pushchair or young child.
Bring insect repellent or fly spray, as flies can be common throughout the area.
What guests who stayed here recommend
Real advice grouped by theme — drawn from guest reviews of Talayot.
Request T Block for a peaceful stay near a quieter pool, away from the main entertainment; check for street noise and older apartments.
Request T Block for a quieter location with its own pools; avoid T19 because the pool pump can be noisy.
Request T Block by email for a peaceful stay, private pools and gardens, especially with babies or older children.
Request a side, rear, or satellite-area apartment away from the main bar, restaurant, eating, and entertainment areas for quieter nights.
Choose Block S for a peaceful, small-scale setting close to the main complex, with its own pool and sunshine throughout the day.
Choose S Block for a peaceful location close to the facilities, with its own quiet pool.
Request a higher-floor room for more privacy, since ground-floor terraces can be exposed to passers-by; choose ground floor only for easier pram access.
Request a room away from the main pool or across the road for quieter nights, while remaining only a short walk from the amenities.
Choose R Block for peace and quiet over the road, with its own small pool; it contains only seven apartments.
Choose Block R for a quiet, villa-like setting across the road, with its own pool and easy access to the main complex.
Request a top- or first-floor apartment for more light and potentially quieter nights.
Request an apartment away from the main pool if you prefer quieter surroundings.
Arrive very early for a sunbed; towels may already be placed by 7am despite the stated reservation policy.
Request Block A for young children, as it sits beside the splash or fun pool and keeps the play areas convenient.
Choose a top-floor apartment away from the entertainment area to reduce footfall and furniture noise, but beware of early sprinklers.
Use the T Block or other smaller pools when the main pool is crowded, noisy, or full of inflatables.
Choose Block E for young children and quieter evenings, close to the splash pool but farther from the restaurant and entertainment.
Choose an annex across the road for more quiet, or stay in the main complex for easier access to entertainment and facilities.
Choose H Block for a quieter location near the go-karts and gardens, but check for musty odors before settling in.
Bring insect repellent or fly spray, as flies can be common throughout the area.
Choose an apartment beside one of the quieter small pools if you want easier access and fewer crowds than the main pool.
Choose Block B for a quieter room close to the main pool, and request a higher floor for a better experience.
Choose R Block for distance from pools and reception; request F Block only after confirming the room size, as some units are tiny.
Choose a ground-floor apartment for more outdoor space and easier access.
Choose C Block for central access to the main pool and reception, with activities nearby and relatively quiet nights.
Email the hotel or contact your travel operator before arrival to request a specific block, floor, room, or nearby apartments for your group.
Email the hotel before arrival with your room request, since preferred blocks may not be available when you check in.
Try Las Delfines Italian for allergy-friendly meals.
Request a two-bedroom apartment for extra space and, in some blocks, larger accommodation; one upgrade reportedly cost only £20.
Request R Block or an apartment across the road for a quieter position away from the kids’ club.
Avoid Block M if you want peace, as it is close to the bar or main pool and can be noisy during the day and evening.
Choose B Block to stay close to the main pool and daytime activities, especially with small children.
Request A Block for splash-pool and main-pool views, with convenient access to children’s facilities.
Avoid rooms beside pool tables, the main pools, or the children’s play area if you want to minimize daytime and nighttime noise.
Choose D Block for a central location near activities, with manageable noise.
Choose a first-floor apartment for a larger, more private veranda and added safety for young children.
Request Block F for a quieter location, especially away from the noisier M block.
Book a two-bedroom apartment for substantially more space, especially beside the children’s splash pool.
Stay near reception or the main complex if you want the children’s pools, playgrounds and entertainment close by.
Choose Block K for convenient access to the entrance, pools, play areas, restaurant and entertainment without excessive noise.
Choose Block D for a central position between the main pool, splash pool, playground and restaurant, but expect some games-area noise.
Request W Block or a room beside the kiddies’ splash pool for a child-friendly location.
Choose an upstairs apartment for brighter rooms, or a first-floor apartment if you specifically want a balcony.
Request a ground-floor apartment for extra space or pram access, but avoid locations directly beside the pool.
Avoid rooms beside the play area or park equipment because children may use it early and late.
Choose M Block for a central location, but avoid it if small children need quiet naps because it is near reception.
Choose H Block for convenient access to the snack bar, splash pool and main pool, but expect occasional road or upstairs noise.
Choose A Block for small children, but expect noise because it is near the kids’ pool.
Hire a car if you want to explore beyond the resort, and compare booking-time rates because they may be cheaper when reserved in advance.
Ask for a change on arrival if your room is unsuitable; reception may be able to move you to a quieter or ground-floor apartment.
Request a room with balcony access if you need it, and check patio-door security carefully when travelling with small children.
Request T15 for afternoon and evening sunshine while staying away from the main pool’s activity.
Choose F Block for a quiet location; apartments 4F and 4A have an internal connecting door.
Choose K Block for a quiet location close to the facilities and children’s play area.
Choose D2 for spacious accommodation beside the main pool, lively during the day but quiet at night.
Choose E Block for a quiet ground-floor terrace facing the splash pool, usable throughout the day.
Choose A1 for a shaded ground-floor terrace beside the play area, splash pool, and main pool.
Request a room around a quieter pool rather than the main pool if nighttime peace matters.
Use the safe for valuables and do not leave belongings or swimwear unattended on the balcony or terrace.
Take the bus to the supermarket and a taxi back, or pay for a taxi to Lidl for a larger essentials shop.
Take the bus to Ciutadella and continue onward by bus; for four or more people, a taxi may cost about the same.
Visit the local coves, including the hidden coves around the resort.
Bring snacks or food for apartment meals if you want to avoid higher supermarket prices.
Use the well-stocked local supermarket for reasonably priced essentials.
Try Frankie’s Indian restaurant at the end of the strip.
Try L’Ancora next to the apartments for a pleasant atmosphere and good food.
Eat at Jimmy Hills for good food and attentive service.
Swim after 3pm for a quieter pool, or go before 11am if you want space for a proper swim.
Check the apartment map before arrival to identify the complex area you prefer.
Avoid rooms around the splash pool or entertainment lounge if you want privacy and peaceful evenings.
Request a ground-floor apartment away from the pools if you want a quieter location.
Request S Block for a quiet apartment with its own pool, particularly when travelling as a couple.
Bring a small cool bag and ice packs for keeping drinks and snacks cold.
Choose H6 for a first-floor sun terrace beside the main pool and snack bar, with little evening noise.
Bring sunscreen and apply it generously in the strong sun.
Request Apartment H9 for a location at the back of the complex with minimal entertainment and pool noise.
Bring a travel kettle if you want hot drinks in the apartment.
Check Wi-Fi options and water-park admission prices before arrival.
Avoid B1 if bird droppings and pine needles would bother you.
Choose B5 for all-day patio sun while remaining away from the main entertainment.
Avoid the beginning of the season if reliable warm weather is important.
Request blocks E or A for children, or choose H for splash-zone access without directly overlooking it.
Choose A4 for a ground-floor terrace opening directly onto the splash pool.
Choose E Block for larger rooms and suitability for young children.
Bring antislip shoes for pool areas.
If assigned R Block, request a different room if you prefer to stay nearer the main complex.
Request B Block for a room that stays quiet at night.
Check air-conditioning arrangements before booking, as the apartments may not have air conditioning.
Avoid the ‘sleeps 2 apartment with cot space’ because it leaves insufficient room for a cot.
Request a room overlooking the baby pool by reception for a one-bedroom apartment with exceptionally large balconies.
Check the gated terrace on downstairs apartments carefully if travelling with a toddler.
Request a pool-view apartment if you want to overlook one of the complex’s eight pools.
Choose room B5 for a spacious two-bedroom layout and a good-sized balcony.
Choose room D3 for convenient access to the pool and main reception.
Avoid ground-floor rooms in Block C after rain if possible, as ants may appear.
Avoid a poolside ground-floor room unless privacy is unimportant; choose the second level or above instead.
Choose a room away from the pools if you sleep late, because pool cleaning with hoses and brooms starts early.
Avoid apartments beside the play area or reception if you need early nights, as children may play there after midnight.
Pack dishwasher tablets for two-bedroom apartments equipped with dishwashers.
Check that your room has been refurbished before confirming the booking.
Ask reception for a ground-floor move if stairs are difficult with a pushchair or young child.
Arrive at the main pool before 8am if securing a sunbed there is important.
Consider room H9 if it is available.
Avoid apartment M1 if you are sensitive to nighttime noise.
Eat at Frankie’s and try the paella.
Compare package websites before booking; using HolidaySupermarket.com to reach the Thomson site reportedly avoided an extra charge for a two-bedroom apartment.
Avoid room T33 if you do not want all-day sun.
Choose room A6 for direct access to the splash pool with young children.
Choose rooms 4H or 4HA for a useful outdoor patio suited to breakfast and lunch.
Choose room D1 to stay beside the main pool and keep an eye on children.
Choose room B8 if it is available.
Choose room K7 for a convenient location near reception and the bar without significant noise.
Choose room H1 for access to the main pool, pool bar, go-karts and soft play, but expect evening foot traffic.
Choose room P1 for a good position near the children’s pool.
Request room S4 for a ground-floor view over the quiet pool.
Request room S8 for a first-floor view over the quiet pool.
Choose room T10 to sit beside a quieter pool with your doors open nearby.
Choose room T6 for a terrace beside the children’s pool, but request a higher level if an open patio concerns you.
Choose room T29 for a quiet apartment with access to a less-busy private pool.
Request room T13 for a quiet patio-and-garden setting near a pool.
Request room T30 for a particularly quiet Block T location.
Request room T16 for pool views and daytime sun.
Ask for Block P when making your room request.
Request Block H or E1 when booking a two-bedroom apartment.
Request higher-numbered rooms in Block H to limit evening foot traffic near the main pool and pool bar.
Request a balcony room in Block K if outdoor space is important.
Pack plenty of clothes pegs for the balcony or patio wall airer.
Expect no air conditioning in the apartments; bring a plan for hot high-season nights because rooms have ceiling fans בלבד.
Avoid room T19 because the pool pump below can disturb sleep.
Email your room requests in advance, even though replies may not arrive.
Consider air-conditioning when booking, as it is not included automatically.
Use the main pool bar from around 4–5pm, when it is generally quieter.
Take drinks from the shop to the pool to avoid buying them at the poolside.
Try Gigi’s for fish and chips.
Try the barbecue restaurant just up the road for excellent food.
Skip the on-site restaurant and choose one of the better restaurants near reception instead.
Visit Ciutadella and Cala en Brut for clear blue water.
Visit Lloc Zoo and Son Bou beach during your stay.
Take bus 61 outside the hotel to Ciutadella and Cala en Brut.
Carry change for buses because cards are not accepted; children aged three and under travel free.
Bring your own mugs because the supplied cups are small.
Try L’Ancora restaurant nearby for paella, children’s fish goujons, and a complimentary sangria or wine on return visits.
Bring a hair dryer if you have long hair.
Request rooms T11, T12, or T20 in T Block if available.
Choose T3 for morning and evening sun on the terrace.
Claim your sunbed early.
Choose P6 for a convenient small-pool location near reception and the main facilities.
Choose Block 8 for quick access to the rear exit, external bars, and restaurants.
Avoid M Block if you want a quiet night.
Request Apartment K6 for all-day sun while staying away from pool noise.
Choose K5 for proximity to reception and the play park without excessive noise.
About Talayot
Talayot is a relaxed, family-minded base in Cala’n Forcat, designed for easy holiday days rather than high-gloss fuss. Apartments come with practical kitchenettes and fridges for self-catering stays, while the pool area, splash pool and poolside bar create a sociable centre of gravity for children and parents alike. It feels geared towards making the everyday details simple: swim, snack, head out, repeat.
Set in Cala’n Forcat, the hotel is handy for local bars, restaurants and shops, with a supermarket opposite and public transport connections for trips towards Ciutadella. Free parking is useful if you are exploring Menorca by car, while families will appreciate the play areas, children’s activities and nearby water-park fun. This is a particularly good fit for travellers with young children or anyone wanting an informal, self-catering holiday within easy reach of resort life. Internet access is available for an additional charge.
Guests regularly single out the warm, quick-to-help team, along with very clean rooms and carefully kept pools. Families enjoy the lively atmosphere, evening entertainment and kid-friendly facilities, and many feel the stay represents good value. The trade-off is that some décor feels a little dated, and noise can occasionally carry in this busy part of the resort.
Facilities
- Airport transportation
- Bar / lounge
- Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
- Convenience store
- Currency exchange
- Entertainment staff
- Evening entertainment
- Free parking
- Game room
- Indoor pool
- Kids club
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Mini golf
- Outdoor pool
- Paid wifi
- Pool
- Poolside bar
- Restaurant
- Self-serve laundry
- Snack bar
- Spa
- Sun loungers / beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Table tennis
- Tennis court
- Wifi
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