Son-antillas/barbados excellent location at the quiet end of magaluf. We stayed in the antillas hotel,
Staff especially in the dining room efficient but not friendly (no personel touch).
Thomsond rep very very poor , uninterested when asked to help obtain a birthday cake for a member of our party, told us to speak to head waiter, which we did and a birthday cake was ordered in .
Rooms a good size for 2 people and very clean , so impressed with the maid that we gave her a bottle of wine , towels changed daily, beach towels provided at hotel with a small deposit so saves weight in suitcase.
Food ok not very warm but there is a microwave you can use,a 4 star by magaluf standards by any other resort probably a 3 star.barbados looks great for kids with the flintstones theme.

We originally were not meant to go here as we had booked a holiday in the east coast - Cala d Majorca

As soon as we found out (at the airport - Palma) we where going to Magaluf, we new we'd hate it - boy were we wrong!!!

We stayed at sol Barbados which was about 10 metres away from Magaluf (not far AT ALL) but luckily, it was a quiet part, even though, it was situated near some bars (I would definitely recommend the three bells for food! Though the waffles in Willies are nice too!)

The daytime and nighttime entertainers were very friendly (the blonde man who presents the entertainment of a night is great!) But of a nighttime, some of the entertainment may "irritate" 15 year olds! Though not to worry as there is a good bar called snoopies right behind which has a good mini golf.

Even in the day, there are all activities going on. From 0-100 there will be an activity for you! But if you prefer the more relaxing holiday, have a massage or go into the Jacuzzi in the antilas, if you're the total opposite, go to the gym there!

The food was very good (considering we were on holiday) I would highly recommend for breakfast you have a soft bread roll with a sausage in it and the brown sauce! They do carvaries, a great desert range, and you CAN go to both hotels for meals, but dress in long trousers if you are a man!

The rooms were spotless and the towel's where changed everyday, the bed sheets were changed once or twice in the 2 weeks we stayed.

Though the main disappointment was MAGALUF. Every bar you passed, there would be an advertiser dragging you in and bribing you with free shots. Also, The crowds wold intimidate you (and I myself am a 24 year old woman, so how about that!) by staring you up. It is OK if you go as far as Benny hills (which is about a kilometre, i think(!) but being with a family, me myself , I wouldn't go any further. Saying that, If I were single I would definitely go there!

So all in all, a good holiday.
Though the only reason I wouldn't go again is because of the resort.

We stayed in the Hotel Barbados. Room was excellent with a sea view. Maids kept the room in immaculate condition. The hotel staff were really helpful, coping with the numerous languages across the hotel. There was a great choice of food at both breakfast and evening meal, however, the liquidised vegetable soup every night got a bit repetitive !!! (There were other choices, dont panic) The Barbados swimming pools werent all that special to be honest, however, the pool in the adjoining Antillas hotel was top notch. Very close to the beach - just a five minute walk - and near to the Magaluf action (clubs etc), however, far enough away to be clear of the noise. The Thomas Cook reps were superb. Your rep is based in the hotel over the road in the Marine Barracuda, get friendly with the Travel City Rep who sits next to the Thomas Cook rep, he will give you cheaper waterpark tickets with a child free option - saves a packet !!! I used AVIS car rental - the Avis rep comes out to the hotel to fill out the forms. I asked for a Class B car and got upgraded free to a class H !!!!
Trips - recommend Son Amar - better than four years ago - food good and entertainment brilliant, well, apart from the Drifters !!! The Pirates show has gone off the boil I am afraid to say. Food is very poor, but you are constantly barracked to spend more Euros on Bandana's, flags, swords, beer, etc. Dont bother with the Quarter Deck option either - waste of money, loads of people complaining !

Not a 4 Star hotel by any stretch of the imagination.Food was poor and repetitive for a Sol hotel.Pool areas were scruffy,the side entrance was like a run down inner city tower block and when we were there the restaurant in the Barbados was closed which meant a walk to the Antillas for meals(ok until there was torrential rain all one morning).Entertainment was the same every night,the same acts singing the same songs in the same order.(also all in the Antillas).Non smoking areas were not enforced,so non smokers couldn't avoid the smoke.The location was the best thing about the hotel,a commanding view over the bay.

This was our second year here, previous year was on our honeymoon, we liked it so much we decided to bring our daughter (3) and friends with their kids too this year.

Rooms were very clean and all with air con which is essential, we had requested high floor and sea view which we got and view was beautiful. Food was good and plenty of choice, staff were extremely efficent although did not smile to often.

No need to take any towels with you as plenty in rooms (changed daily) and you can hire beach towel's from reception for about 10 euro, i thought this was excellent as you get to swap it whenever you want for a fresh one.

There are 5 outdoor pools, 2 of which are paddling pools for kids, and also indoor pool and jacuzzi, which is nice and refreshing after a long day outside by pool in the sun.

The beach is about 50 yards from hotel and shops all very near but we never had any problems with noise at nightime atall on either occasions as hotel is far enough away from clubs and pubs.

We would reccommend this hotel and will be going again in the future.

Stayed here in May for a long weekend. Couldn't really fault the place, small niggles only, right on the beach, no roads to cross.


Clean, tidy, breakfast only 2*- (I don't think i've ever had any better than that tho' in a hotel!)


Not very suited for wheelchairs, quite a lot of steps without ramps, but there are lifts.


Short walk to the madness of Magaluf, far enough away to be quiet at night.


A good choice for all types except ones that like a boom boom type evening entertainment on site, plenty of that in town anyway.

We stayed here in May for a few days and had a great time. Our room was clean and comfortable, the choice of food was good, even for our 6 year old son who can be a bit fussy, and the pools were clean and plenty of room.
It's near enough to shops/ bars etc to be convenient, yet far enough so that you don't get the hassle of "surveys" and other pests as soon as you walk out of the front door.
There weren't many children when we stayed, but Steven enjoyed the Kid's Club, and we felt perfectly comfortable to leave him there. The evening entertainment was a bit tame, but we went out into Magaluf, where there is as much variety as you could want only a 5 or 10 minute stroll away.

Excellent location.
Original room we were put in hadn't been refurbished.
After a lot of complaining we were put in one which had and that was a lot better.
Very Spanish based hotel (well you are in they're country) the Magalluf Beach next door is much better for a family holiday.

I stayed in the atillas i though the hotel was brill it's great to get in the magaluf and on the the beach would say it was suitable for people with walking difcuilties as there are a few steps.

The food was ok but could do with some improvement.

Do not rty and talk tothe first choice rep as she was no good and i was never there.
There was no welcome meeting either so just be careful

Over all a great holiday

If you are looking for an hotel in a quiet,picturesque,location with easy access to a (very)lively resort,then the Antillas has to be about the best choice on the island.Set on a headland at the end of Magalluf beach, the hotel has lovely views from all its rooms & extensive terraces.There are a couple of bars across the road from the hotel,and a 15 minute stroll will take you into the centre of Magalluf with its huge selection of entertainment.Staff in the hotel tend to be efficient rather than friendly,but most are fairly helpfull if a little stuffy.Its probably worth noting that the Antillas does not have much in the way of facilities for children,so if thats an issue,you may want to consider its sister hotel,the Sol Barbados,which is immediately adjacent,and has childrens entertainment etc.(check).All in all,a nice hotel which deserves its 4* rating.