Cala del Porto Punta Ala

We stayed in one of their suites for three nights and had a wonderful time. The suite was spacious, clean, and had a nice view on the harbor (and also a bit towards the sea which, I guess, is why they call it "sea view suite"). The entire staff was super friendly, personal, yet professional. They are close to the harbor (which has a tiny beach...) but offer a shuttle service to a near-by, bigger beach which worked flawlessly, too. If you want to walk to a nice beach this is suboptimal. If you want to enjoy the peace of a luxus hotel and spend the evening at their bar, watching the sunset - this is a great choice! (Their restaurant is also pretty good, btw).

Cala del Porto has a timeless charm, and it’s clear the team is working hard to restore the hotel to its former status. We were told it once attracted royalty and celebrities — and with its elevated views and peaceful setting, you can see the appeal. The hotel appears to have recently changed hands and is clearly still in a period of transition. While refurbishment and service improvements take time, there’s real evidence of effort and investment. The service throughout our stay was genuinely impressive. Staff were warm, attentive, and eager to help. Virgilio deserves special mention — his service was warm, attentive, and professional. His friendliness and care really stood out. Dinner at Belvedere was a highlight: beautifully presented dishes, refined flavours, and a tranquil setting that made the evening feel special. The new chef is clearly bringing fresh energy to the culinary offering. We’d also like to thank Cristina, the hotel manager, for taking all our feedback on board and introducing herself personally. Some of our observations were quite direct, but they were received with professionalism and care. Gabriel was consistently kind and helpful throughout our stay. Whether chauffeuring us, fixing small issues in the room, or helping with the TV, he was always cheerful and willing to assist — a real credit to the team. The hotel is in transition. While some areas are being thoughtfully refreshed, others — especially the foyer of the new wing — felt oddly styled or in need of simplification. It feels like Cala del Porto is in the early stages of a thoughtful revival — and we wish them every success in the journey.

We arrived at this hotel and were greeted warmly. Strange welcome drink ….there was a bottle of bubbly and bottles of water. We were only offered water! Expected slightly more from a 5* hotel. We were then taken to our room which had a lovely view of the marina. However, when we looked in the bathroom, the bottom of the bath was badly chipped and rusty just where you would stand to take a shower. The bath taps were also rusty and there was a hair ( not ours!) in one of the basins. To be fair, staff acted quickly and very kindly upgraded us to a lovely suite. The pool was well tended with a life guard and the surrounding garden and flowers were spectacular. Our main gripe was not the quality of the food ( which was absolutely delicious) but the monotony of the menu that did not change for the four nights we were there. I ate the same main course three times. The wine was well chilled but expensive. I would recommend booking bed and breakfast, eating in once or twice and then sampling the many restaurants in the marina. Breakfast was good with plenty of fruit etc on offer. There is scrambled egg and bacon but if you want eggs cooked a different way, it is extra. The hotel provides a free shuttle service to the beach resort of Hildago which is about 5 minutes away. The hotel can book your sun beds ( they have a concession of three pitches) for 50 euros per day. We did this once but on the second day, the hotel had no sun beds left so we booked direct with Hildago at a cost of 45 euros per day. Probably best to book direct with the beach resort then! We didn’t think that this hotel merited 5*’s as obviously some upgrading is needed and there should be a better choice at dinner. What we would say is that the staff are lovely, especially all the girls on the front desk who are always friendly, smiling and helpful.

My husband and I spent the best weekend at this hotel! The room was so cozy, with a stunning sunset view from the balcony. The welcome drink, the luxurious concierge and the very friendly receptionist made us feel special. Breakfast included fresh fruits, cheeses, rolls and aromatic coffee. Hot pancakes and snacks, fresh juices, prosciutto and much more - you will be impressed by how delicious and beautiful everything is!

The rooms are soo cozy and beautifully styled, and the restaurant is a foodies paradise. Every meal was unforgettable, especially homemade pasta! The staff here goes above and beyond, always smiling, always ready to help. They really made our stay extra special!