I asked my 10 year old son how he would review the hotel, on our last day of a 7 day holiday in August 2012, and he said, "It was excellent, the pool was great, the food was lovely and if you go there you will never want to leave"!
Well, we did have a good trip and I personally couldn't really fault anything about our stay here. Our room was fairly standard (bathroom, shower, bath, 2 beds) and didn't overlook the pool but that didn't really matter. We had a balcony though (i think they all do) and the room was cleaned and made up every day. Breakfast and dinner here was always varied and we never struggled to find a table even at busy times. Staff were all very friendly and helpful.
The pool area was clean and tidy and always possible to get a sunbed. There was a pool table and table tennis table outside to keep the kids amused. As well as a poolside bar.
The hotel is only a short walk to the beach, and the bus stop and taxi rank is also only a few minutes away. Buses into Palma are fairly frequent, every 15 minutes according to the timetable, but not always that regular. Magaluf is a 15 min bus ride away and costs €1.50. (€10 by taxi) Palma is 1 hour away by bus and is about €3 (€30 by taxi).
The best Waterpark is Western Waterpark just outside Magaluf (we also went to Aqualand but Western is better and more fun!). Half hour away by bus. 10 mins by taxi.
The hotel also has wifi which is charged at €15 per week. Although you can also pay by the day.
Santa Ponsa itself has a good beach and a good selection of shops. At night the main street comes alive with various market stalls and there are also plenty of bars. Although much quieter than Magaluf!
All in all a great hotel at an affordable price that I would have no hesitation in visiting again, either as a family or as a couple.
Room Tip: Ask for a room overlooking the pool if possible. But it won't spoil your trip if you don't.
See more room tips
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.