Hotel Cala Gat

The staff were exceptional. Very friendly and kind - but also polite. They couldn't do enough to help. The location is superb. Situated just outside the small port of Cala Ratjada (which is accessible via an easy coastal path or by a short drive), the hotel is on a quiet country road surrounded by pine trees with a charming tiny cove/sandy beach within very easy strolling distance and the working lighthouse (the most easterly point on the island) a short drive up the hill - or an energetic walk, with spectacular views). This was the perfect place for us to unwind after enjoying our daughter's wedding in Soller. Very peaceful and pretty too. Don't come here if you want 24/7 entertainment, cheerleaders and kiddie playground - there is none...just an hour or so of pleasant poolside live music after dinner on the odd night. Breakfasts were excellent - on some days hot food is cooked and served from the outdoor kitchen, offering fresh pancakes, omelettes, eggs, bacon etc cooked to order and complemented by the magnificent array of buffet fare inside. On other days - the choice includes hot food and buffet inside. The terrace catches the morning sun - making a great start to the day. We loved everything about this hotel - including meeting our fellow Europeans ...we were the only Brits in the hotel during our stay. Thank you so much for making us so welcome and providing us with such a lovely room - we plan to return when we can...there is so much more to explore in the area. We recommend Cal Gat unreservedly!!

There was nothing we didn't like. But being picky, a larger pool would have been nice. Also a footpath through the trees to the cove below would have been lovely. And perhaps if you could serve cappuccino after 11.30 at night - that would be a bonus. It's so lovely with a brandy to finish off the evening. But nothing could really spoil our memories of this gem of a hotel.