Santa Ponsa is a charming town in Mallorca. Its location is more than convenient. To the island's capital (Palma de Mallorca), take a bus for about fifteen to twenty minutes. And the town itself is very quiet, although not without the joys of civilization. There is a market, and shops, and restaurants, and cafes. But Santa Ponsa is not neighboring Magaluf. In the evenings there is quiet, chamber. The central part of the town is flat. The hills start a little off. The coast is also beyond praise. The surrounding hills overlook the sea and form a convenient bay called Cala Santa Ponsa. And in this wonderful place there are two hotels that are part of one complex - Delfin Mar Complex 4 *. What are these hotels, we will tell in this article. The main material for its writing was the reviews of tourists and their photos.
Location, territory, buildings
The hotels are located very close, literally thirty meters from each other. But their addresses are different. Hotel "Dolphin Mar" is located on King Sancho Street 11. And Hotel Delfin Siesta Mar is located on Lisboa Street 4. From all of them go to the sea for about three minutes or one hundred and fifty meters. And unlike other hotels in Santa Ponsa not on the stairs or the steep slope.
Delfin Mar Complex 4 * (Mallorca) photos are presented as typical resort hotels. Floor buildings are surrounded by a beautiful garden. Hotel Dolphin Mar is larger. It has two outdoor pools and one indoor heated. He eats a children's "paddling pool". The Dolphin Siesta Mar Hotel has only one seasonal pool - in the fresh air and without heating. Tourists say a lot of laudatory words about the territory of the complex. Although hotels are lonely buildings, there is no atmosphere of crowding. Balconies offer lateral sea views.
What's near
Tourists reveal small tricks to quickly get from Delfin Mar Complex 4 * to Palma de Mallorca. Stop - five minutes walk from the hotel. But two routes run to the capital. One hundred and second goes straight and reaches the final stop in half an hour. A bus route one hundred and four visits all towns and villages along the coast. As a result, the trip drags on for an hour and fifteen minutes. But if you want to visit the party of Magaluf, you are on the 104th. Not far from the Dolphin Siesta Mar hotel is the Eroshki store, there is also a food department where you can buy ready-made dishes. Santa Ponsa is located on the southwestern tip of the island. Near the resort town is the largest golf club in Mallorca. It is good to come here with the whole family. Indeed, in the urban area of Santa Ponsa there is a large amusement park for adults and children "Jungle". Bourne Boulevard - the main trade route of the resort, passes very close to the hotels.
Rooms Delfin Mar Complex 4 * (Mallorca, Santa Ponsa)
Let's start the description with the Dolphin Mar Hotel. In it there are only ninety rooms of one category. They differ from each other except for roominess. Several rooms are designed for three guests. Six rooms are connected by a door. They are suitable for those who come as a big family or company. Two more rooms are fully adapted to the needs of people with disabilities. All guest rooms have balconies overlooking either the garden or the pool. But the building is located so that from all rooms the sea is visible. Spacious, bright, comfortable bedrooms are equipped with air conditioning, LCD TVs (there is one Russian channel), a safe. The door of the rooms Delfin Mar Complex 4 * (Santa Ponsa) opens the electronic lock. There is a safe in the closet. Each room has a working space: a spacious desk, a reading lamp. Bathrooms include a hairdryer.
The four-story building "Dolphin Siesta Mar" contains one hundred and thirteen comfortable rooms. Most of them are designed for two guests, but there are rooms for single tourists and those traveling with the whole family. Each room has a furnished balcony, mini fridge, safe, satellite TV. In the bathrooms there is either a bath or shower.
What room reviews say
Cleanliness and order reign everywhere. They are cleaned every day very carefully, regardless of whether you leave a tip to the maid or not. After all, this is Europe, Spain. Delfin Mar Complex 4 * provides paid room services. Among them is Wi-Fi. You can connect to the Internet for free, but only in public areas: at the reception, in the lounge, in the common living room with a large TV.
In addition, hotels practice compliments for a guest’s birthday or for newlyweds. A bottle of wine and candy is sent to the room. Nobody even mentions any thefts. On the contrary, things left in sight remained intact. The bedrooms are spacious, comfortable, stylishly decorated. Plumbing in the bathrooms is new. In general, guests were satisfied with the place of residence.
Meals at the Dolphin Mar Hotel
By this criterion, the hotel is the best in the Delfin Mar Complex 4 * complex. Tourists are advised to take "all inclusive" in order to fully enjoy those culinary masterpieces that create a cook in the restaurant "Dolphin Mar". Weather permitting, breakfast and dinner are served on the outdoor terrace. Meals are buffet style. But there is a "trick" - an open kitchen. At the request of the client, the steak is fried from the selected piece of meat right in front of the tourist. If you eat according to the all inclusive system, then table wines, beer, mineral water and juices are free at all meals. With half board (breakfast and dinner) drinks are served in the evening, and their price is indicated on the invoice. Dishes are served a wide variety. Every week there is a gala dinner where you can simply swallow your tongue - such a feast for the stomach. Reviews say that even breakfasts at this hotel, although they always consist of the same set of dishes, are very diverse. Several types of fried eggs, sausages, baking. There are always a lot of fruits and vegetables.
Dining at the Dolphin Siesta Mar Hotel
Judging by the reviews, this hotel is simpler. But even in her restaurant the concept of "open kitchen" is introduced. In this hotel, tourists also have a choice in the food system. You can pay "all inclusive" or half board. Reviews were divided on which is better. Those who can’t sit still, of course, is more profitable to take half board. But if you came to Mallorca for a cloudless relaxing holiday, then choose “all inclusive”. All meals, of course, are served in buffet style, as in the entire Delfin Mar Complex 4 *. The chefs specialize in the cuisine of the Balearic Islands (shrimp, mussels, grilled meat and fish). In the evenings, interesting culinary shows are organized at dinner. This hotel also has a pool bar. Tourists staying at the Dolphin Siesta Mar were satisfied with the food at the hotel.
Sea and beach
To the coast with two hotels Delfin Mar Complex 4 * (Mallorca) walk about two minutes. The coast of Santa Ponsa Bay is covered with soft golden orange sand. The coast is quite spacious (stretches for two kilometers) and wide. The beach is fully equipped by European standards. Rescuers are on duty, there is a first-aid post. The beach has a free toilet and shower. There are changing cabins. Although the hotels are almost on the first line, the beach does not belong to them, but because there are umbrellas and sunbeds paid. Sunset at sea is ideal for bathing children. The bay penetrates deep into the mainland, and therefore there are no big waves (at least during the swimming season). The winds are also moderate, only a light breeze accelerates the Mediterranean heat. The Dolphin Mar Hotel has two outdoor pools (one of them is for children) and an indoor heated pool. Around them are free sunbeds and umbrellas. Hotel "Dolphin Siesta Mar" was limited to one pool with a children's section. But next to it there is also an equipped sun terrace.
Services at Dolphin Mar Complex
Everywhere you will find a service corresponding to the class of four stars, regardless of which hotel you are in. Delfin Mar Complex 4 * provides its guests with many services. Business meetings and meetings often take place at the Dolphin Mar Hotel, because there are two conference rooms for forty and one hundred and twenty seats. And for tourists who come to rest, this hotel provides a gym, sauna, board games (including billiards), bike rental. At Dolphin Siesta Mar, guests are also not deprived of care. Jacuzzi, sauna, massage, gym, ping-pong, bocce - these are just a few of the long list of amenities that are provided at the hotel. For children, the Dolphin Mar Hotel has a playroom.
Delfin Mar Complex 4 * (Mallorca): reviews
Most of all tourists liked the food. Even for breakfast, the meals were varied and very tasty. And for dinner there was a feast in general. Every evening in the restaurant there was a dish from the chef, often culinary shows or theme nights were held (the main dishes of a country).
The rooms in the Delfin Mar Complex 4 * reviews were called spacious and bright, with comfortable soft beds. Staff at the 24-hour reception desk are fluent in English. The staff is friendly and welcoming.
All tourists appreciated the convenient location of the two hotels. Two minutes walk to the sea, five minutes to the bus stop, thanks to which in half an hour you can admire the sights of the island's capital. By the way, the route ends at the bus station. From there, you can easily get to other interesting places of the island - Port de Soller, Alcudia, Valldemossa, Capdeper. Many tourists said that if they come again to Mallorca, they would like to stay in Santa Pons, and it is here.