This was our second stay at the Es Port, the first time being 5 years ago. Since then a sympathetic extension of bedrooms has been added, but apart from that the hotel has remained the same. It has large mature grounds with avocado, pomegranate and olive trees, 3 tennis courts and an outdoor swimming pool as well as a large lawn and terrace. All this outdoor space is flanked by hills and terraced farmland on one side, with views of the sea from bedroom balconies.

Inside there's a decent pool and a modest spa area, some pleasant lounges and a huge dining room. The bedrooms are modern, spacious and comfortable with good bathrooms. Dining is a rather old-fashioned but enjoyable experience, and a bargain to boot. Breakfasts offer the usual cereals, fruit, bread, cheese and ham arrangements, but with good assortments of hot food each day. Dinner is a huge buffet of salads, fish, meat dishes, vegetables and various puddings, fruit and cheese.

The hotel attracts outdoor types, and there are often large walking groups staying who like to settle in front of the log fire in the bar after dinner, so don't expect a look-in there unless you are very quick! The food suits the outdoor life and the setting is ideal for independent or group walking. It's not chic, like the Esplendido, but it's comfortable, well-located and good value.

A great hotel, especially the indoor pool option as the weather was pretty wet in march. The staff are quite good, some better than others. The food was a bit basic although there are lots of options to eat locally elesewhere.
The hotel has lots of character, and although not all the rooms are old style like the website would have you belive, they are comfortable, and have good views of the gardens and surrounding areas.
Although there other hotels around which are smarter for sheer character, go for the es port. The bar, and open log fire create a cozy atmosphere and the people watching opportunities are also worth the money alone.

Whoever designed the hotel's website did a good job in my view because it seduced me into booking 3 nights at the end of a week long stay in the resort. As you would expect, it accentuates the positives - but hides some weaknesses. Yes, the old building which houses the reception, bar, other public spaces and some guest accomodation is very historic and atmospheric - but tagged on to it is a 20th century addition which houses most of the accomodation. We stayed in a standard double room which, although basic, was clean - albeit the towels were a bit threadbare. On the subject of towels you will need to take your own for the pool as none are supplied. The pool itself is large and well maintained - but has the feel of a municipal lido. Breakfast was pretty standard stuff - cereals, ham, cheese, eggs, bacon, breads, juice etc but again fairly basic quality by which I mean the range was limited and own brand types (non branded sugar puffs, low grade mueseli etc) and tinned fruit alongside melon. One night there was 'entertainment' at the outside stage area - local singers and an electric organ to which one couple bravely got up and danced. The indoor pool was small & narrow, heavily chlorinated and the so called fitness suite consisted of a cramped dark room (more of an enclosure) with one of two pieces of machinery which were not worth using. The tennis courts - although usuable - had seen better days. I would say the average age of holiday makers was somewhere in the 60s. There seemed to be quite a few tour operators there - so maybe it is not a destination for independent travellers. You also need to be careful reading the rates - everywhere else I have stayed recently quotes a per room rate whereas the Es Port's rates are per person. At 100 euros per night for two people I found it expensive for what it was compared to local competition such as the Esplendido and Aimia. If you are looking for somewhere to eat in the area I would recommend the restuarants at these two hotels (the Aimia is partiuclarly good value and the service was excellent and it is just round the corner), there is also the Randemar and a tapas bar called El Pirat (I think). So, in summary, not a disaster - but I would not go back, there are definately better places to stay in Puerto de Soller. WIth a bit of design and attention to detail Es Port could be good - but it isn't.

We have just returned from 10 wonderful days at this lovely hotel. Having been recommended it by friends, and having read all the reviews, we did have high hopes....we were not disappointed! The hotel itself, the resort and the surrounding area all exceeded our expectations. Highlights were travelling on the tram from the port to the delightful town of Soller. The train from Soller to Palma, which travels through the mountains, and the beautiful nearby village of Fornalutx (which incendently has a wonderful cake shop).

The hotel itself had everything we needed...good food and service, an excellent swimming pool with plenty of sunbeds, and most importantly the peace and quite we hoped for.

Well done Es Port...we hope to return again soon!