We were unsure what to expect from this 3* hotel as this was a last minute booking through sunshine.co.uk and usually go for 4*. We had a really enjoyable week all inclusive stay at the Miami hotel. It is aimed at families.
The food was of a good standard, always varied and hot. There was always plenty of choice and aimed at a mix of European visitors. Restaraunt was always busy but with no real problems with queues - it can get a bit hot even though it is air conditioned. Soft drinks, wine and beer available at meal times on ai. You can order a picnic instead of lunch if you fancy heading out - order at reception before 8pm for the next day (you get a choice of contents).
The rooms were basic but clean. The air conditioning was noisy but effective - take a reward/old credit card to keep the air con going when you are out of room. The beds were not particularly comfy and a bit squeeky! We travelled 2 adults and 2 kids - we had two double beds in the room. The room is a bit tight but fine for small children (9and 6)- not sure if it is suitable for sharing with older children. We over-looked the bar at the back of the hotel and the Miami apartments - it was a bit noisy at night but always quiet by midnight.
The entertainment was pretty poor in our opinion as adults but the kids loved it and if they're happy.... The animation team are not in your face and not pushy - just join in if you want. The hotel kids club Panda Club is open to all and offers an evening club - it's not well advertised and only found out on last night. Club room is really clean and has great air con. First choice also run their own kids club.
The hotel is right on the beach and in an ideal position. We always got sunbeds with no problem - we never looked for one before 9am. The area around the pool is quite tight and I would imagine quite claustrophobic in high season. There is a gate that takes you on to the beach - where we spent HOURS fishing and catching crabs! Lovely walks around the bay and out to the left along the cliffs to the quieter Cala Nova beach.
Hippy market is within walking distance, pedalos and mini hover boats to hire on beach, glass bottom boat isn't all glass bottomed!!, taxi to Santa Eulalia 10 Euro - lovely to walk around beautiful boats, taxi from airport 35 Euro.
Es canar lovely resort that can easily be explored on foot. Probably best for week holiday, we would have hired a car if we had been there for two.
A good standard of 3* hotel.

Just back from Hotel Miami (04/07/08-11/07/08) . Initial impression was that it looked rather dated and just another ugly concrete beast in the concrete jungle. Having arrived early on the Friday (11:30) we had to wait until 14:30 for a room and felt that although 14:00 was the official entry time, they could have tried a bit harder to accommodate us earlier. Reception was very warm and uncomfortable as the air con obviously was not up to scratch.
When we did get our room we thought it rather small and dated,although it was certainly clean enough. The air con in the room was very poor. I would compare it to a battery operated desk fan blowing over an ice cube. Our view was uninspiring also as we overlooked what i presume was the back door of the kitchen and there was a constant clattering of dishes and strange odours. Overall the food was not to bad but i think by the end of the week it was a bit like ground-hog day. We found it best to go for meals early to avoid the cattle charge and down and out rudeness of some guests who obviously have no concept of a Queue. Staff were all pleasant and helpful and spoke good English. The swimming pool is far too small for the amount of guests in the hotel and there is a highly inadequate ammount of sun loungers. You will have to go to the pool doors at 08:00 to stake a claim for a lounger and even then although you may have been first in the queue for one, when the door is opened lots of ignorant pigs push past and run for the loungers in a very undignified and shamefull manner, laughable really. The staff should control this system and ensure that first come ARE first served. Entertainment is fine if you like the corny social club scene, a bit "Phoenix Nights" for our liking. Also beware during afternoon they have a water polo match in one of the small pools which usually results in a fairly hard ball travelling about 100mph usually into the face of a unsuspecting 4 year old or a slumbering sun worshipper much to their pain/injury or annoyance. The resort itself is a bit Blackpool in the sun for us, lots of English themed pubs and shop loads of cheap tat that is not so cheap. Our Holiday was so-so although i doubt we would go back or recommend it to anybody. I think plenty of other people seem to like it though. We will return to Croatia next year as we prefer a bit of local culture and peace and quiet.

9 family members spent 10 fantastic days at this hotel. On arrival we were told they had no rooms for us and promptly put us up in the adjoining apartments. Decided to stay put as the apartments were much more spacious than the rooms in hotel. Could not fault staff, food, location and facilities. We were all inclusive (highly recommended as drinks,snacks etc expensive)
Es cana is a small but beautiful resort with lots to do but the entertainment at this hotel is so varied you wouldnt have to leave it. My daughter celebrated her 6th birthday while we were there and the staff presented her with a birthday cake and a few bottles of cava for the adults. Being right on the beach was a huge advantage for pedalos, boat trips etc. Best family hotel and resort we have been to!

We enjoyed our holiday in this hotel, the maid service was really good and we couldn't fault the food. The entertainment was that good that we only watched it the first night and then every other night we went out around the bay. Charlies bar was our favourite, they had tribute acts on every night (the temptations and four tops are outstanding and was worth the walk round the bay). There were adverts around the hotel encouraging you to book a premium room at an extra cost of 13euros each per night, we tried to upgrade to this but were told there was none available also we followed advice on adverts to book 2 days before your departure to keep your room for late check out at a cost of 34euros again we were told there was none available. what I can't understand is why advertise these offers if you can't book them.