D'Or Hotel Punta del Mar  * * *

Peacefully located property benefitting from superb coastal views from its position on a rocky headland. Interior facilities lack much character or style but are quite spacious and functional. The pool area has fine views of the bay with a pleasant coastal breeze in the heat of summer.

There are a couple of tiny excuses for beaches in either direction along the street but a better option is the main beach in the centre which is a long walk away along the seafront.

The amenities of the central strip are within walking distance, but it is a somewhat hilly slog. Would suit those who are happy to remain at the property for daytime sunbathing and evening entertainment.

Exterior

An attractive white Mediterranean-style building with a red tiled roof, tiered down and angled around a rocky headland. Most rooms have balconies.

Property type: Hotel

Balcony/Terrace: Most rooms

Storeys: 7

Interior

The cool, smart lobby has large arched windows framing superb sea views, with quality blue and white sofas and some modern art. The fourth-floor buffet restaurant has fresh yellow decor and partial sea views. A basic cane-furnished entertainment area and bar can be found on the ground floor by the pool.

Rooms: 186

Grounds

Sizeable tiled pool terrace on two levels looks across the bay and coastline. The lower area has a safe carpeted pool surround and the upper pool has disabled chair access. Plenty of space for sunbeds with chairs and tables at the bar. Steep steps lead to the rocky, pitted coastline.

Location

Area Type: At the north eastern end of the resort, on the bend of a quiet, narrow one-way street. Fronting the bay, tiered down a low cliff, overlooking a rocky shoreline set among similar types of accommodation. Looks out across the bay. The main concentration of tourist amenities start a 5-10 minute walk along the street where there is a bus stop to the capital Palma and other resort towns and a taxi rank.

Nearest beach: 1000 yds (Santa Ponsa)

Facilities