Review date: 03 September 2008 - A HotelStreet visitor from Liverpool wrote:-

Review title: "Honolulu"
Travel date: September 2008
Went to Magaluf with a group of 11. Hotel was OK. The staff are not friendly at all - they are only only friendly to families and older people. The people we met in hotel were great, the drinks were good but the food was rubbish.

I would definitely go back to Magaluf but not back to the Honolulu.

Review date: 04 August 2008 - A HotelStreet visitor from UK wrote:-

Review title: "Hotel Poor - Magaluf Amazing"
Travel date: July 2008
There were about 25 of us that stayed in this hotel. Me and a friend booked late and paid £550 for one week's all inclusive in July.

We got to the hotel about 10.30-11 a.m. and the staff on reception were so rude and unhelpful. Most of my friends were waiting until about 1 p.m. for their rooms to be cleaned and the hotel staff didn't care. Every time we asked for an update, they said 'don't come back before 1' so we had to put everyones' suitcases in our rooms until they sorted everyone elses' rooms out!

The rooms were OK. Pretty basic, nothing special but the views are nice of the beach. The beds were uncomfortable but we weren't there to sleep. The showers aren't great either - not powerful at all. I would definately not recommend this hotel for families or older people because it was good for us - it was loud and that was good as they were pretty laid back with us being loud all night and morning! So if you have young kids or want a relaxing holiday, I would definitely say you're not going to get much sleep! Most people in the hotel were young groups but the atmosphere is friendly.

The pool is OK, just across a little road. It's not that big so you have to try and get there as soon as possible to get sun beds but most people don't come down before 11 because they're all still sleeping! The hotel was on a hill which wasn't as bad as some people said in other reviews but still a struggle after too many beers!

The worst part of this hotel was the food! It was absolutely disgusting. Not much selection and the same food all the time. I managed to live on chips for lunch then went out for dinner - seriously the food was horrible. I had chicken nuggets that I found a bone in, a sausage which was rock hard and I just couldn't eat the food. We ended up going to a bar called 'Eastenders' on the hill most of the time for food so that was a waste of money!

The drinks are OK, but ask for no ice because the ice they give you is from their tap water so some people got bad stomachs from this, so we asked for no ice even though they didn't like it! The staff are really rude - if there's a queue at the bar they shake their tip jar at you to get your attention. I will say as well that if you're going all inclusive with mates and you're not 18, they won't give you an adult band to get alcohol. We ripped ours off and they gave us adult ones though. The drinks were OK - loads of cocktails and local stuff - nothing like WKD or Magners etc. but you could get drunk on the cocktails.

The location was nice because it's a two minute walk to the bottom of the hill to get to the beach, which was really nice and then it's like no more than a ten minute walk to get to the night life, which is nice because you're not right in the middle of all the noise.

Magaluf is a great place to go if you're going for the typical booze filled holiday. I wouldn't reccommend it to families or older people although Palma Nova is a lot quieter! I had a wicked week minus the hotel. Oh, and the maids didn't actually change your sheets - they just made the beds and if you want to watch TV, then none of the channels in the room work (though that didn't bother us). So all in all I would reccommend Magaluf for people that want to go out there and party but I'd say go to a different, cheaper hotel like the hotel Samos (which was really nice and also cheap - right next to BCM too!) and go self catering or half board so you're not stuck with horrible food you paid for but can't physically stomach!

I'd give Magaluf 10/10 but the hotel Honolulu 2/10.

Review date: 28 July 2008 - A HotelStreet visitor from London wrote:-

Review title: "Absolutely Awful"
Travel date: July 2008
This hotel ruined my holiday and I'm surprised there aren't more negative reviews. As soon as you arrive, you have to carry your luggage up two flights of stairs, then, awaiting, are the most rude staff I have ever encountered! There were people being sick in the corridors and a lad with his finger hanging off after he smashed his hotel room mirror.

When we got to our rooms, we found them pretty small and not very clean although the view over Magaluf strip wasn't too bad.

These points I could overlook. The hotel food was absolutely awful. As soon as we arrived everyone warned us not to eat the meat or the fish, which is a bit annoying when you pay for all inclusive. As a result you don't have much choice but to eat out. Whilst we were there, cameras, money and peoples' phones were stolen. When informing the hotel staff of what had happened, they were disinterested and said they were going to call the police on us (I see this happened to someone else below too!)

This is by far the biggest waste of money and the worst holiday I have ever experienced. As far as families are concerned, our rep informed us that many travel agencies fail to let families know what the place is really like. I wouldn't recommend the Honolulu hotel to teenagers and definitely not to families.

Review date: 21 July 2008 - A HotelStreet visitor from Essex wrote:-

Review title: "Honolulu Was Excellent!"
Travel date: July 2008
I have recently returned from a seven night stay at the Honolulu hotel with my boyfriend and was pleasantly surprised after reading other reviews on this hotel. Food was lovely, reception was really helpful 24 hours and entertainment was good from what we saw but we were mainly out at night.

Only had one night of noise from the room next to us and reception sorted that out for us in the morning! I agree with the stairs and hill being a bit much when it's really hot but not as bad as the reviews made out. Overall an excellent hotel. Made some lovely friends and memories that will last a lifetime! I will be returning in a few years time.

Review date: 28 July 2008 - A HotelStreet visitor from Wales wrote:-

Review title: "Worst Hotel I've Ever Stayed In "
Travel date: June 2008
Five girls, all 17 years old. We went all inclusive to the Honolulu but we were not allowed adult bands when we arrived at five in the morning. The food was terrible - there was veal (baby cow) every night. The rooms were cramped and the sheets were not cleaned all week. None of the electric plugs worked all week and the staff were very rude.

Review date: 06 July 2008 - A HotelStreet visitor from England wrote:-

Review title: "Hotel Honolulu Rubbish"
Travel date: June 2008
Two lads, aged 18 and 19. We arrived at the Honolulu hotel at seven in the morning tired but excited about being in Magaluf for two weeks all inclusive but when we arrived, people were being sick on the stairs and a bunch of lads, about 12, were all in the pool naked - not the nicest thing you want to see then.

We got into the rooms which are very small and cramped. We were woken up by a guy fixing our door and we got accused of breaking the door and tried charging us 210 euros or the police were getting involved.

Once the hotel was clean, it was a nice place but with a lot of lads so if you're going for the ladies, it's very competitive as it's ten guys to one girl, literally.

The receptionists were really nice and we went out with the bar staff to BCM - great club but the people serving the food are like zombies and stare at you. So, be careful. Lads drinking all day and getting naked all the time isn't for anyone except young lads who want to cause fights all the time. Good luck to people who read this. Just try and get through the time. Don't be in the hotel. Time passes quicker and don't look at anyone because they try and start on you.

Review date: 30 June 2008 - A HotelStreet visitor from London wrote:-

Review title: "Honolulu Hotel"
Travel date: June 2008
I have just come back from staying in the Honolulu hotel. Myself, my husband and our four children. The rooms were OK. Food was very good. Lots to choose from. Drinks OK.

Swimming pool good. Children's entertainers very good with my children. Entertainment in evening was not good. One band called 'Boogie Nights' was good but that was it. Shut at 12 p.m. so time to go to bed.

We had two rooms but not next door to each other. Hotel put a group of young girls in the middle of us. Didn't get much sleep for the week. The hotel was very noisy. Running and banging on doors 1 a.m. - 6 a.m. We had a lovely holiday but this hotel is not for families. The hotel is really just for young people.

Review date: 29 May 2008 - A HotelStreet visitor from UK wrote:-

Review title: "Awful Hotel"
Travel date: May 2008
I've just returned from a four night stay in the Honolulu and to be honest, the hotel completely ruined the holiday.

To start with we had to lug our cases up two sets of stairs to get into the hotel and there was no apparent slope or wheel chair access. We were then greeted by rude reception staff and told our room was on the top floor. We got one, of the two very small lifts in the whole of the hotel, up to the eight floor and then had to drag our cases up two sets of stairs to reach the ninth floor.

The room was horrible. There were two single beds crammed in the tiny room with a small table in between, which meant that the wardrobe door could not be opened fully as it was obstructed by the side of the bed. There was no main light, only two wall lights either side of the beds, which meant it was very difficult to do your make-up to go out and the lighting was terrible. The door onto the balcony was dented at the lock and would not close properly without a lot of force. There was also massive cracks in the wall between the wall and balcony door so it was very draughty and cold at night. The bedroom door did not lock properly and we once woke up to the door being wide open in the middle of the night which is obviously very dangerous.

The food was buffet style and more often than not it was horrible. It was reminiscent of school dinners. The waiting staff are friendly but sometimes to eager to take your plate which made you feel uncomfortable. Although we were half board, we actually ate out at least half of the time.

The noise at night was bad, but not particularly from the hotel guests. As the hotel is very near the main Magaluf 'strip' of clubs and bars, the noise from there could be heard until the early hours of the morning.

Definitely not a family hotel and I would not recommend anyone to visit it. The worst hotel and holiday I have ever experienced.

Review date: 29 May 2008 - A HotelStreet visitor from Abingdon wrote:-

Review title: "Hotel Honolulu, Magaluf"
Travel date: May 2008
The hotel is very clean and the food lovely. All staff are very friendly and would definitely stay here again.

Review date: 19 May 2008 - A HotelStreet visitor from South Yorks wrote:-

Review title: "Honolulu Hotel Magaluf"
Travel date: May 2008
Dreaded going after reading some of the reviews, but we, a party of four adults, were very satisfied with the hotel. Food very good - something for everyone. Staff very pleasant and enjoyed a laugh. Very clean.

The only thing we griped about were that there are not enough toilet facilities on the ground floor. Would go back again to the Honolulu.

Review date: 11 May 2008 - A HotelStreet visitor from Dublin, Ireland wrote:-

Review title: "Probably The Best Hotel In Magalluf"
Travel date: May 2008
Family with three adults and two children spent six nights in this big and very nice hotel. It was an advantage for us to have the rooms on the seventh floor, as we couldn't hear any noise from the restaurant downstairs and could enjoy a beautiful panoramic view over this clean resort.

We were impressed by the variety and good quality of food; the services were very good and promptly responded to; excellent facilities in the hotel, such as the bar, restaurant, big swimming pool; an excellent hotel for a family with kids, where the children can enjoy activities during the day and as well a kids' disco in the evening time, very enjoyable by the adults also.

We were also impressed by the friendly staff who are very helpful in organising taxis, trips and responding to all queries. Apart from all this, the hotel has a very good location, near to two beaches, restaurants and shops. Altogether, a very pleasant place to stay in, we would definitely recommend the Honolulu for families with children.

Review date: 23 April 2008 - A HotelStreet visitor from Glasgow wrote:-

Review title: "Amazing"
Travel date: April 2008
The hotel Honolulu was absolutely amazing. The food choice was outstanding and always five star food served. Snacks were free. Staff are always helpful and smiling. The hotel entertainment was brilliant and even though I am 18, I still enjoyed it.

The rooms were good sized and always spotlessly clean every day. The only bad thing I could say is that I didn't stay long enough!

Review date: 22 April 2008 - A HotelStreet visitor from Lancashire wrote:-

Review title: "Hotel Honolulu Not For Families"
Travel date: April 2008
The hotel itself was good enough, the rooms were clean, the food was alright and the staff were friendly enough.

The only problems we had with the hotel were the stag do's from Thursday to Sunday who were never sober and the hotel only employed only one security guard and from Friday to Sunday. The other thing was the entertainment. They did activities for an hour and took two hours off and that was for the adults and only entertained the children that where there for about an hour a day. The hotel said they had a children's club but not from what we could make out. So overall the entertainment was rubbish. I would not recomend hotel Honolulu to families.

Review date: 21 April 2008 - A HotelStreet visitor from Wednesbury, England wrote:-

Review title: "Hotel Honolulu Rubbish"
Travel date: April 2008
Hotel was full of drunks and their mouths uttered nothing but swear words. Banging doors and shouting, fighting and running up and down corridors from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. Would never recommend the Honolulu to anyone.

Review date: 10 October 2007 - A HotelStreet visitor from Blackpool wrote:-

Review title: "Never Go Back"
Travel date: September 2007
We travelled as a family with two pushchairs that we now have to replace because of lack of access and facilities. We went there being told there were a kids' club and there was absolutely nothing for our two children to do. There was a park but it was dirty and never cleaned, the swimming pool was full of grit and sand and was located out of the complex by going down and across the driveway.

The all inclusive was not worth the money we paid as you could only eat the awful restaurant food and my partner had frozen food at meals. There was no food for children. You had to pay for all bar snacks and ice creams apart from after 9:30 when you were offered cheese or ham sandwiches.

The bedrooms were a basic building site as we have pictures to prove this. There were live wires hanging out of the wall of both rooms we stayed in. The door didn't lock from the inside, tiles missing on the balcony and very dangerous with children. Sink didn't work and very poor workmanship.

There were stag and hen parties in a supposed family complex. Would not recommend the Honolulu to anybody. This is a very dangerous hotel for all ages.

Review date: 06 August 2008 - A HotelStreet visitor from England wrote:-

Review title: "Fantastic"
Travel date: August 2007
The Honolulu is a brilliant hotel for all the family. I would definitely go again. Food brilliant and brilliant service all day long.

Kids activities every day which include bowls, crazy golf etc., also paint a fan/t-shirt (which is chargeable only). Definitely will go again!
n.rosex

Review date: 06 August 2008 - A HotelStreet visitor from England wrote:-

Review title: "Absolutely Fab"
Travel date: August 2007
Absolutely brilliant hotel. Great shows on every night. Kids disco every night including free sweets and full enjoyment for all the family! There's also a kids' club/outside activities so you can see your children. Activities include: bowls, paint a fan/t-shirt (have to pay), skittles, golf/crazy golf and obstacle courses etc. All are free except paint a fan or t-shirt. A fun filled hotel for all the family! I would definitely go to the Honolulu again!

Also there are two pools -one for toddlers and one for older kids and adults, although anyone is allowed in any pool except pets and animals, of course!

Review date: 07 August 2007 - A HotelStreet visitor from London, England, UK wrote:-

Review title: "My View On The Honolulu"
Travel date: August 2007
We have just returned from this hotel and want to reassure families travelling to this hotel that it is not as bad as many people make out.

Yes, the hotel is located at the top of a steep slope and this can be tricky for anybody to climb, particularly during the hottest parts of the day. I am a fit 27 year old who dreaded this walk every day, though I kept telling myself it was doing me good!

The rooms are very basic and are not all perfectly maintained. In our room there was a faulty bathroom door - it appears that a previous guest may have punched it at some point, but overall the rooms were cleaned daily and towels were changed.

The food is not as bad as some reviewers have stated: yes for those who adore chips there are chips every day (at least twice a day) although for those of you with more refined palates, there are various salads, vegetable, meat and fish dishes. Lots of fruit and jelly-style desserts and as much ice-cream as you desire.

I had very little exposure to the evening entertainment programme, but from what I saw I would say that it is your average hotel-type entertainment - whilst we were there there was a 'Grease' show, a bingo night, some karaoke and cabaret.

The waitresses in the restaurant were lovely and fantastic with our son, especially when we made some effort to speak in Spanish. Similarly, Guido on reception is very helpful and the bar staff were kind when serving us drinks.

I did not notice any hen or stag parties - what I observed in the Honolulu was a mixed bunch of youngsters, families and couples alike. On a couple of occasions there was some noise but I never witnessed drunken crowds.

You are close to all amenities, lots of nice shops and supermarkets within a stone's throw and a beautiful sea view that cannot fail to impress. Son Matias beach is literally a five minute walk and it is stunning.

I would rate this hotel seven out of ten as in general it met my expectations but if you are looking for five star luxury, I would advise you to book elsewhere. Enjoy your stay!

Review date: 06 August 2007 - A HotelStreet visitor from England wrote:-

Review title: "Honolulu Is A Good Hotel"
Travel date: July 2007
Myself and husband stayed for one week all inclusive on a spur of the minute because of the constant rain we have been having and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

The choice of food was fantastic, the staff were great and the location could not be better. Very clean and tidy. We wish we had stayed for two weeks.

The only criticism is not enough toilets and as usual, sun beds with towels on! Whoops, and a bit difficult taking luggage up the front steps. We would definitely stay at the Honolulu again.

Review date: 27 July 2007 - A HotelStreet visitor from Sorn, Ayrshire, Scotland wrote:-

Review title: "Not For Families"
Travel date: July 2007
Definitely not for families as we encountered noise all through the night, drunkenness and swearing at the poolside,the food was just edible, the entertainment was rubbish.

Review date: 13 May 2007 - A HotelStreet visitor from West Midlands, England wrote:-

Review title: "Not Family Friendly"
Travel date: May 2007
Thursday to Sunday the hotel is full of hen and stag parties swearing and drunk round the pool. Not much fun for our family with a three year old and noise at 4-6 a.m. when they return from boozy nights out. You have been warned!

Review date: 13 May 2007 - A HotelStreet visitor from Derby, England wrote:-

Review title: "First Class"
Travel date: May 2007
All round first class treatment by staff and management. Food first class as well.

Review date: 07 August 2006 - A HotelStreet visitor from England wrote:-

Review title: "Mad, Mad, Mad"
Travel date: May 2006
Best hotel ever. If you want a mad time, visit this hotel! Watch out for the security guard though! Excellent hotel. Be there on your next visit or be square! Magaluf baby, yeah!

Review date: 26 October 2004 - A HotelStreet visitor from Nottingham, UK wrote:-

Review title: "Best Hotel"
Travel date: August 2004
Quality hotel. Place where momories are made and those memories are everlasting!!!!!!! Superb bar staff. Will never forget Sergio.