Review date: 18 September 2005 - A HotelStreet visitor from Canterbury, England wrote:-

Review title: "Montemar Hotel Better Than Expected"
Travel date: September 2005
My husband and I were looking for a relaxing week in the sun. Having read other reviews, we were very happy that we chose the Montemar Hotel for our stay. Firstly the staff were pleasant and eager to please. The food was very good and was of good quality and well presented. The breakfast set you up for the rest of the day and waiting until dinner for your next meal presented no hardship.

The decor in the rooms was plain and simple but the rooms were clean but could have benefited from a fresh coat of paint. The bathroom/wc was clean and perfectly adequate and had the added bonus of a hairdryer. It was a shame that the balconies were not more private but again plenty of room with sun loungers and chairs provided. The curtain lining in our room was badly torn and needs replacing. Overall we were very happy with our stay and would visit again.

The only bad remarks that we have come across in previous reviews of this hotel mentioned the badly torn carpets and we would have to agree that they desperately need some attention. The public lounges are very comfortable. The pool area was fine and at no time was it too crowded. Entertainment two or three times a week would be a definite bonus. All in all, we had a lovely holiday and it lived up to our expectations.

Review date: 16 June 2005 - A HotelStreet visitor from Hampshire, England,UK wrote:-

Review title: "Hotel Disappointing"
Travel date: May 2005
On arrival we and great decor. When we booked in, we were asked if we would like a sea veiw. Excellent we thought. We were then told there would be an extra charge of five euros a night each.

We proceeded to our room which was very basic and not a patch on the reception. We had Sky TV, but the only English channel that worked was CBBies(kids' TV). The bathroom was clean, however we didn't have any hot water for the first three days and after that it was only tepid. The air con didn't work at all. The view from the room however, was stunning. You could see for miles.

The food was below average standard so we ate elsewhere. The staff were friendly and did their best. This hotel needs money spending on it, not just in the reception area.

Portals Nous however is a nice little town, away from the hustle and bustle of Magaluf. Check out Lloyds Bar if you do go to Portals Nous.