Gavimar Ariel Chico Hotel and Apartments

2nd visit to this hotel in less than a year, and it was just as good as the 1st. Travelled as a family this time and everyone enjoyed it, as there is something for everyone. The staff remembered us from our previous visit and were all polite and friendly. Damien, the head waiter was brilliant as always and the entertainment led by the fantastic Suntai were fantastic. Another brilliant holiday at Ariel Chico, and already looking forward to the next one

Great hotel in good location. Food was plentiful with a good selection. Staff very friendly and hard working. The rooms were plenty big enough and nice and clean. The only thing I would say is the shower wasn't great but that's the only thing that was wrong. I would definitely return to this hotel.

Just come back from a week at this hotel first time abroad for 20yrs a brilliant time was had ! The food was great each night there was something different to try everything was always good really tasty the complex was very clean and staff was always friendly big shout out to the entertainment team they was always engaging with everyone and work damn hard,pool facilities was fantastic,beach just a stones throw away quite small and have to get there very early if you want a lounger we got there at 9.30 and they was all gone, there's a nice place for cocktails just down the road the tropical gardens live entertainment every night

Absolutely brilliant holiday. The hotel is in the centre of everything. 2 minutes to beach. Hotel is clean,we stayed in a 1 bed apartment in the reception block it has a lift. You cross a tiny road to the other part of the hotel inc the big pool and massive outdoor bar.staff were brilliant. Food is spot on loads of choices. Looking already to book for next year.

Ignore the bad comments. This hotel and resort is amazing. Just returned and I haven't a bad word to say. Location fantastic minute walk to beach which is beautiful and shops and restaurants on your doorstep. Food lots of choice and varied something for everyone, breakfast inparticularly good. Facilities something for everyone. We stayed all inclusive paid 1€ for a reusable cup which is refunded at end of stay. You help yourself to cold drinks and beer on tap. Rooms clean and basic air conditioned we had a pool view. Didn't use pool as beach was so good ad daughters preferred beach for swimming and snorkeling as well ad using inflatables as can't in pool. Would definitely recommend and would definitely return.

We have just arrived back from a ten day stay here,booking via Jet2,if you are intending booking, the brochure photo doesn't tell you everything. We had booked the all inclusive package,myself,wife & two teenage daughters. We arrived late on the Tuesday evening,via the transport from Palma. Group of noisy Germans in front of us,once gone we were able to get booked in. We was firstly given a room,above the reception area,once in,this wasn't for us,two single beds,sofa bed,almost touching,no space to walk around,no real storage space,bathroom acceptable,small balcony area,which looked out onto a dirty/dusty flat roof, this wasn't what i paid for. We were straight back down to reception,nothing they could do that late on,but could we go back at 11am the morning after. Without unpacking we headed for breakfast,which starts at 8am. Buffet style,cereals,fruit,continental or cooked breakfast,bacon i a bit to be desired,even sprout & cauliflower on some days.. Also,freshly made pancakes,hot drinks as well as the usual fruit juices on offer,put it this way,you won't starve,but go early before the morning rush & go for a table first. The room,we were given a choice of two,one the same as the first,just on a higher floor,or pay/upgrade to a self-catering studio,lounge,with sofa beds,kitchen/dining area,with separate bedroom & bathroom...(Sold)we took it,this was lower down by the crazy golf. As i say,the brochure doesn't say that this is on two complex areas,another set of rooms & building on the opposite side of the road,you can also ust thr facilities in the other Gavimar hotels. So now sorted we headed for the pool,apparently three? One isn't being used,because of the flooring around it(Cover it with AstroTurf) a plunge pool,round the back,then the main pool. This opens at 10am,if you want a sunbed then join the queue,i wa there,along with a few others at 8.30am(which I didn't mind,as we all got talking,which passed the time) to get a decent spot,if your late you'll struggle,not really enough beds or parasols for everyone to use,be warned. Sign for pool rules on the wall,no floats. Pool bar area opens around 11am,drinks & snacks available,some drinks are charged for. Entertainment is on during the day,water aerobics,polo,kids games,demonstrations,evening shows,we didn't see these,choosing to go out instead. Overall this is in a great location,beach is close by,shops & bars just up the road,quick walk away..Staff very helpful & friendly as you'd want. But don't go over expecting,take it as it is 3☆☆☆

Visted the Ariel chico for the 3rd year running. The hotel does an excellent job as a 3 star rating. All the staff work really hard and made our stay another great one. The food in the restaurant an bar area kept us fed. The animation team this year were great and did a good all round job entertaining day an night. We stayed in a one bedroom apartment which I prefer to the studios. The queue for the pool works well especially if your there earlylike me! Don't judge the place on a 5* one. Any problems always tell them at the reception, I feel they will help. Cala d'or is fantastic, loads of great places as well to eat an drink. All literally on your door step. A big thank you to a kitchen chef who carried my suitcases up 3 flights of steps to our room on arrival , you were a star.

So many visits to Calador and 3rd visit at Gavimar Ariel Chico. Honest review!! Fantastic for a 3 star accommodation x AREA… Fantastic area 2 mins away from the beautiful Cala Gran beach… shops that sell everything on your doorstep… spa on the corner and a great shop that’s sells chicken rotisserie called Carne Dor just past spa and turn right.The best pizza place if your hungry late at night right next to hotel called Pizza Stop. All the restaurants you could ask for are literally a 5 minute walk also you can walk to Marina in 25 mins and there’s more beautiful restaurants there. HOTEL… Fantastically situated right in the heart of everything …lovely bright clean rooms towels changed Monday/Wednesday/Friday and sheets beds made if you leave a sign on your door. Pools large main pool plenty of sun beds and yes people que from approximately 9am but this is the same at every hotel (if you want reserved sun beds then go to a 5 star and pay for it) Drinks a plenty all day Cruzcampo on tap just help yourself… remember to either take your own plastic cup for drinks as it’s 1 euro each time you get a plastic cup. Food most of day … Gentleman in food hall there to greet us every morning was lovely . Breakfast something for everyone same at lunch nice salads and hot food etc… there were some small ques but that’s expected… some brits have no patience. We didn’t have tea as ate out at the beautiful restaurants every night. The cleaners work tirelessly and our cleaner was lovely. Eddie the barman what a star… Magdalena who we always book through is a credit to the Hotel and Director Sebastian was very responsive with emails and happy to help at any time Thankyou to you both for a fantastic stay x So just remember your not paying for a 5 star luxury accommodation so don’t over expect….. its a perfect 3 star And would highly recommend to anyone We will be back

Just got back from a 11 day holiday , first time abroad went with partner and 3 children , all inclusive , had the best time , hotel was lovely the ladies on reception were really kind and helpful , rooms clean and fresh towels changed everyday couldn't fault anything , meals breakfast dinner and tea where really nice could always find something to eat ( did miss my english bacon though ) hot and cold, always a great selection and staff cleaned the tables really fast and efficiently, pool area did get busy and queues started about 9.30 but always managed to get 5 sunbeds together and we didn't join que till about 9.50 . Entertainment was great in the pool and entertainment area the animation team were brilliant so friendly couldn't fault them at all , I like the idea of 1 euro for cups at bar kept the mess down at tables with all the empty being left lying about , and you could change them for clean cups anytime you wanted , nice selection of drinks included soft drinks , wine , beer and 4 different cocktails and 2 mocktails for the none drinkers or kids , could pay 4 euros extra if wanted a different cocktail not on all inclusive menu with spirits of the top shelf and made from scratch , they were nice and not shy with the alcohol measurements , bar staff were OK but not as nice as all the rest of the staff , we found the man behind the bar could be a bit rude and obnoxious he had no patience could be to familiar with some guests but abrupt with others ( did witness a complaint from a female guest about him as her husband was ready to knock him out ) , surrounding area beautiful place great little beach couple minutes walk but did get busy , marina a lovely 25 minute walk and great place to see , some beautiful boats and lovely places to eat , everything you need a few minutes from the hotel , all in all had a great time would definitely return , thankyou gavimar ariel chico hotel for a great first experience abroad