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Sparky
Administrator
If we believed all the rumours that are going around, we would think that every business in the port is closing down. 
I guess we will just have to wait and see what actually happens.
I guess we will just have to wait and see what actually happens.
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lollipop
New member
Apparently staff were called to a meeting and told to ignore the rumours. They will open next year but maybe for a month less and staff would be contracted.
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Portofan
Member
The Pollensa Park Hotel is certainly a landmark in PP, if not going as far as an icon.
Never actually stayed in it and don't think I would, however a lot of people are employed there and many many people over the years have enjoyed their holidays there.
Would hope it's on the go next year 100%.
And Rachel btw, you were going to spend a couple of days in Palma prior to moving up to PP, so come on, spill the beans!
Porto
Never actually stayed in it and don't think I would, however a lot of people are employed there and many many people over the years have enjoyed their holidays there.
Would hope it's on the go next year 100%.
And Rachel btw, you were going to spend a couple of days in Palma prior to moving up to PP, so come on, spill the beans!
Porto
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Rachel23
New member
Haha Portofan ... I have been working lots from I got back get the odd chance to get on to the forum for a bit of a nosey during the day but I will post a long detailed review at the weekend of where we ate etc ....
I will say although I really loved Palma I found 3 days a bit too long and by the third I was really looking forward to PP ... perhaps this was because we did the sightseeing tour and felt we had already saw quite a bit by then... but the food was amazing. We did sit one night in a little cobbled court yard down by the cathedral having tapas it was just heaven
Look forward to writing a longer description asap...
My only confession would be that I found eating out a little bit more expensive this year which was why after years of going self catering and private apartments ( when there have been a few of us) i was considering the Pollensa Park or the Pollentia... reviews on the dreaded trip advisor are very mixed so i would be really interested in any comments ...
Many thanks
Rachel
I will say although I really loved Palma I found 3 days a bit too long and by the third I was really looking forward to PP ... perhaps this was because we did the sightseeing tour and felt we had already saw quite a bit by then... but the food was amazing. We did sit one night in a little cobbled court yard down by the cathedral having tapas it was just heaven
Look forward to writing a longer description asap...
My only confession would be that I found eating out a little bit more expensive this year which was why after years of going self catering and private apartments ( when there have been a few of us) i was considering the Pollensa Park or the Pollentia... reviews on the dreaded trip advisor are very mixed so i would be really interested in any comments ...
Many thanks
Rachel
Sparky
Administrator
Can i just point out that the vast majority of restaurants have not increased prices but those that don't include it will be dearer because of the increase in IVA this summer.
pollensa
Founder
Pollensa Park/Bellamar Apartments
Back on the Pollensa Park, I've just received an enquiry asking about the Bellamar apartments which were previously booked through the Pollensa Park but won't be next year. Does anyone have any news on this and whether they will still be offered & through whom? Thanks. Alpharooms don't appear to have them yet either.
Back on the Pollensa Park, I've just received an enquiry asking about the Bellamar apartments which were previously booked through the Pollensa Park but won't be next year. Does anyone have any news on this and whether they will still be offered & through whom? Thanks. Alpharooms don't appear to have them yet either.
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joelise80
New member
We had a walk round the area near the Pollensa Park last week and we were quite surprised at how different it was to the other parts of PP that we know a bit better. It seemed more like Alcudia...
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ray
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If anything, Polelnca park has been much busier with cyclists this year, also a number of hotels seem to be targetting the spanish mainland, French and German market, ones that traditionally have only looked at the Brits
Chemical Dave
New member
Rachel,
Pollensa Park is a bit of an eyesore (sorry Portofan but I am not as tactful as your goodself) and would be right at home in downtown Alcudia. I have never stayed there so can't comment on the staff, facilities etc, but I am sure it provides some tourists what they are looking for.
If you are refering to Club Pollentia, I would highly recommend it. It is much more sympathatically constructed. Staff, facilities and food are excellent. If you go choose the "Village" rather than "Maris" apartments. Only drawback is it is nearer Alcudia than PP, but plenty of buses and taxis if you are out on the town!
Adios
Dave
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Nick
Banned
I think "eyesore" is being sympathetic..........."dump" would be the word I'd use.
It's an ugly, out of date, huge monstrosity that has no place in Lovely PP. I think I'm right in saying that the top few floors are illegal so they get fined every year?
And yes joelise80, the tacky few bars around it would be better in Alcudia/Sants Ponsa/Magalluf.
This is all my own opinion of course before anyone gets all upset.
It's an ugly, out of date, huge monstrosity that has no place in Lovely PP. I think I'm right in saying that the top few floors are illegal so they get fined every year?
And yes joelise80, the tacky few bars around it would be better in Alcudia/Sants Ponsa/Magalluf.
This is all my own opinion of course before anyone gets all upset.
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phil
New member
suppose everyone has got an opinion on pollensa park but on a plus,think how many people who have been introduced to the port by first staying there, must be in their thousands,nay tens of thousands and have actively helped the economy of pp, again as previous post only an opinion,hard hat and boots on just in case.
Sparky
Administrator
I agree Phil but then i am one of those whose introduction to PP was at the Polypark, some of the staff who worked there then still do and some of their children have also been employed by them. Other businesses have opened in the area because of the hotel and probably it was the reason that the Gommar area expanded as it has. Lets be honest the hotel was built long before much of the port as we know was even on the drawing board.
eleanor
New member
Wasn't it also the reason why the planning laws in the Port became quite strict?
I think I was once told that because of the Pollensa Park, it was decided to limit the height of buildings built therefore ensuring that PP would not become another high rise tourist area.
I think I was once told that because of the Pollensa Park, it was decided to limit the height of buildings built therefore ensuring that PP would not become another high rise tourist area.
Sparky
Administrator
The council obviously benefits from the money raised by the annual fines that the Polypark pays as well as the fines from the Daina for their illegally built swimming pool. Unlike in the UK where the planning authorities would have ordered the structures to be demolished.
Gommar Goffer
Well-known member
Sadly though height is not the problem - you get the odd high rise everywhere. The problem is the never ending expansion of the port on areas that were supposed to be protected such as the hill at the back of the port - that was protected land that should never have been built on but look at it now
I fear that council pockets are deep and receptive!!
I fear that council pockets are deep and receptive!!
med777
Member
GG,
As an owner in Bellauba, I agree with what u are saying but I am sure that when Bellauba was built many people were disappointed. Altho apparently till this day, the original architect still has some input with the community and refuses to let any of the trees be pulled down on the basis that u bought a place in a forest, so live with it !
When the 'scar' behind Bellauba was built, I couldnt believe how they just ripped out all the 'greenery' ... it is bare, it doesnt blend in any way and they only nice thing about it, is the fabulous traditional retaining walls.
But on a positive note, it would appear that at least the remaining hillside is being sold off in 'plots'... for private builds as in individual houses and much of the vegitation is left. Not perfect, I know, but better than nothing !
Miriam
As an owner in Bellauba, I agree with what u are saying but I am sure that when Bellauba was built many people were disappointed. Altho apparently till this day, the original architect still has some input with the community and refuses to let any of the trees be pulled down on the basis that u bought a place in a forest, so live with it !
When the 'scar' behind Bellauba was built, I couldnt believe how they just ripped out all the 'greenery' ... it is bare, it doesnt blend in any way and they only nice thing about it, is the fabulous traditional retaining walls.
But on a positive note, it would appear that at least the remaining hillside is being sold off in 'plots'... for private builds as in individual houses and much of the vegitation is left. Not perfect, I know, but better than nothing !
Miriam
med777
Member
It worked for us... and was our base when we decided where & when we would buy our own place.
I have stayed in a lot worse and a lot better but found it 'reasonable' especially when having a very young teenager in tow. (I will give a date to this comment as I realise all things change - 2000) As for families with young children, at that time they were very well catered for.. and happy weans means happy holiday.
I find the Alcudia references a bit harsh... Not having ever stayed in Alcudia I can only speak on a visual level and the 'bad' of Alcudia is bad and wouldn't say that the Pollensa Park comes anywhere close.
Anyone thinking about maybe going there in the future (rumours aside ! ) go eat there, arrange at reception... buffet thingy. And just drop in... use the pool, if u buy a drink there didn't seem to be a prob. Likewise in the evenings, u can just 'join in' whatever the entertainment is.
And what of thier recent SPA image... anyone got any info on that ?
Miriam
