Great video thanks, recently stayed there, loved the location and bar prices. We had a standard sea view so was not allowed to use the rooftop pool as that was just for superior room customers only. Also our room had an interconnecting door and was very noisy, we could hear our neighbours conversations. The sunbeds in the main pool are so old, worn and sag onto the metal bar so are very uncomfortable. We had a great holiday but wouldn’t stay there again.

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

4 күн бұрын

Thanks for the update Julie! Good to know!

My parents stayed several times at the Santa Lucia over 20 years ago when they were in their 70s... looking at this, the hotel has been significantly upgraded and refurbished since then as it was a fairly simple budget hotel and pretty cheap for half board. One year they did a cruise and stay with TUI...one week around the western med and one week half board in the Santa Lucia. They loved it. In those days only £450 per person total price.

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

11 ай бұрын

Oh really! Wow wish it still was that price! 🤣

We stayed at the Santa Lucia 48 years ago. It was our first family trip abroad and we loved it. It was January so the indoor pool was useful. Thanks for your vlogs. This one brought back lots of lovely memories.

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

11 ай бұрын

Oh wow 48 years ago! Glad it bought back some lovely memories! 😍

Thanks Paul and Carole for this honest review..Used to visit this hotel on an evening for its great entertainment back in 1981,and had a good look round it too,since then,I've always said if I ever go back to that area of Mallorca,I would definitely stay there.Agree the hotel room with open plan wardrobe space is not ideal,but not enough to put me off staying there.

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

11 ай бұрын

Oh wow 1981! The entertainment was certainly popular with the bar being full all the nights we were there!

Nice video we stayed not far from this hotel at the Son matias beach hotel which was amazing with fantastic views also, a very good area as you said for literally everything including the Mr Whippy Ice cream Kiosk!! I hope cashless hotels are not now the norm in Majorca as we have just purchased all our Euros for a trip coming up to Cala Bona!! I would like this to be included in our booking info if it is the case so we are prepared for it. looking forward to watching your other videos.

@keith7649

10 ай бұрын

I would just like to say good choice in The Son Matias Beach Hotel. I also stay there. Used to stay at the Santa Lucia Hotel, but the food there now is terrible. Really bad.

Used to stay here regularly maybe 6 years plus years ago and loved it. Food was great. The rooms were very big so can only think that this one in the video is a single maybe with an extra bed if it was a busy time.

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

Ай бұрын

Maybe they have made the rooms smaller now to accommodate more guests? Not sure.

We have just got back from 11 nights in Skiathos. Are tourist tax was €33 , free safe and air con , fridge slightly bigger than yours. But the drinks omg €10-50 for an Apparel Spritz. (I’d not long paid £10 for a bottle in Sainsbury’s with my nector card) € 9-50 rum and Coke , €5 local beer. Everywhere going up In Europe I’m afraid. About 15 years ago popped in that hotel to us the loo it’s definitely had a make over since then looked quite nice and It is in a fantastic setting.

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

11 ай бұрын

Wow that is expensive! Did you enjoy Skiathos? As always wanted to go there!

I love your videos. We’re doing a week on voyager followed by 4 days at the Santa Lucia in a few weeks and watching your videos has got us so excited! Thank you so much for your honest reviews and useful info and tips you’re stars ❤

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

Ай бұрын

Aw thanks, we aim to please 😊😊

Right Then! Enjoy your cruise!😀

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

11 ай бұрын

Thanks it was great! We did it before our hotel stay! 😃

If you would like more information about this hotel, you can check the TUI website here - tui-uk.7cnq.net/6eAJYE (affiliate link)

Maybe take the shelves out the fridge?

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

11 ай бұрын

Lol why didn't we think of that! 🤣🤣🤣

It looks a beautiful place lovely room thanks for sharing

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

11 ай бұрын

We were really surprised how nice it was as you never know what you are going to get but we would definitely go back!

I stayed here 15 years ago, looks like it has improved immeasurably, thank you for this comprehensive review.

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

11 ай бұрын

Oh really, guess it's changed a lot!

Hey folks - Glen from Ant & Glen - always a pleasure watching you both! Loved the detail in this review, someone can really make a decision on whether or not to stay there based on your video, so great job. Sorry I missed you in Vegas, hope we can meet up in the near future

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

11 ай бұрын

Thanks! Watched your Vegas videos yesterday. You had me LOL when you had your grumpy face on, you are so much like Paul! 🤣🤣 No problem, yes it would be great to catch up sometime!

We are staying here after our cruise as well! Thanks so much for letting us know what it is like! Xx

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

9 ай бұрын

No problem! Have a great time!

Thank you for the video. We are very interested in staying at this hotel, we have walked past it a few times while visiting Palma Nova. Just one question. Can you remember if the bath/shower screen is fixed or can open? Only asking as have trouble getting into the bath for a shower if the screen is fixed. Cheers.

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

9 ай бұрын

We’ve just watched the video back and we genuinely can’t remember, sorry.

Can see been upgraded with revamps. So see you soon. X

Out of curiosity which hotel would you recommend, santa lucia or son matias? Have you looked at son.matias ?

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

9 ай бұрын

We haven't stayed at Son Matias so can't say, though from lots of comments here looks a popular choice!

thanks, were looking to booking here :D

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

Ай бұрын

Your welcome! 😍

The start of this video absolutely cracked me up! This hotel looks lovely - I reckon I could lose myself for hours up on that sun terrace. I remember following along with this trip on Instagram - my first ever 'boys holiday' after finishing school was to Magaluf, so think I'd probably get some PTSD flashbacks staying here...!!

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

11 ай бұрын

LOL where I nearly fell through the crack in the bed! Ooooh best that was an interesting trip and sure you would not of seen much daylight! 😂😂

Amazing prices!

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

11 ай бұрын

Yes good to see!

Hi we stayed there for two weeks it was lovely great hotel we will definitely be back next year

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

11 ай бұрын

It is a great hotel! 😀

That looks a fab hotel and room! One deck down sounds good! 😊

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

11 ай бұрын

It was great! Lol yes definitely one deck down would be our choice next time!

@stephenm8818

11 ай бұрын

@Paul and Carole Love to Travel I think that was great bar prices too. Been in Santa Ponsa and Ibiza this year and the hotel and street bars were more expensive than that ! 😂

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

11 ай бұрын

Yes the bar prices were brilliant!

Looks like a great place to stay! Never been to Palma but will have to keep this place in mind!

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

11 ай бұрын

It was!

Is it card only for everything in the hotel thanks

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

11 ай бұрын

Yes except for the safe!

@cherylwilliams2605

9 ай бұрын

I find that very strange that the safe is paid for in cash! If there cashless..who's profiting from that?

Came to see the hotel I'm staying at in April, stayed because you two are brilliant :)

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

8 ай бұрын

Oh fab, have a great stay!

Stayed many times, to get access to the infinity pool you have to pay for a superior room it’s not available to the whole hotel

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

10 ай бұрын

Yes realise that now, how much is the access?

@nanganang7766

10 ай бұрын

I remember the second year it was open my daughter paid 80€, not sure if that was p/p or room, so all superior rooms are on the 8th floor and you can only access that pool area if your superior, I don’t think you can just ask for superior rooms now, we tried 2 years ago and wasn’t any left and I’m sure you have to book through TUI, it is relatively new area maybe 5 years or so and I remember if booked early they offered free upgrade, but hotel has always had the cruise guests and maybe they save for them, there called superior rooms because if I remember right the top floor rooms were refurbished before the rest of the hotel which was later refurbished and I’m sure there all the same kind of spec now, we’ve had 6 years there and loved it no issues at all.

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

10 ай бұрын

@@nanganang7766 Ok thanks for the info!

@juliebarrett7440

8 ай бұрын

Yes that's right, was never told this when we went to book few years ago, doesn't even tell you in holiday brochure.

@tylerbarnes9673

8 ай бұрын

@@nanganang7766 I'm staying here next year and having been abroad for 10 years. Any tips/ recommendations with regards to this hotel/ Palma Nova ?

Love this hotel. Been several times. X

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

8 ай бұрын

It worked for us!

Aww wow I cant wait for our trip next year now 🤗🤗 cant believe how cheap the drinks are 😮 we are all inclusive so hopefully the cocktails will be included 👍 if not then don’t mind paying those prices! 😂🍹 thanks for another fantastic vlog xx

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

11 ай бұрын

Your welcome! We couldn't believe the prices, hopefully they will not go up to much by next year!

Thanks Paul and Carole this helped a lot! I hope you enjoyed your holiday there

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

9 ай бұрын

Thanks we did!

Hello we stayed there for two weeks and we loved every minute of it a lovely hotel will definitely be back

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

7 ай бұрын

We would happily go back too! 😍

Hope don’t mind us asking you but love the videos. When you stayed at hotel was the food ok in the evening as read many reviews and lots of it’s cold and not cooked properly. Love to hear what you thought many thanks Steve & Josie

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

19 күн бұрын

We didn't have any issues with food during our stay. So not sure if things have changed since!

@StephenHobson-ks5qo

19 күн бұрын

Thanks for the reply. We have a superior room so able to use the roof top pool . Rest of the hotel always looks good . Let’s hope by the time we go they have sorted the issue so many have complained about on trip advisor. Once again thanks for your reply hope you are both well keep doing those videos 😀👍

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

19 күн бұрын

@StephenHobson-ks5qo You are welcome! Have a great time!

Well, how lovely was that!!!! That was ver informative abd helpful, thank you both. I might actually book that hotel

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, it is a good choice 😊

I love you're accents

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

11 ай бұрын

Oh thank you!

Aww can't wait going there in September 24 with my freind first time abroad for me

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

5 ай бұрын

Oh exciting! Have a great time!

stayed at Lucia many times over the years, last holiday there was 2019 when it was AI the hotel was good but i felt is was about money money money .booked in at reception handed over 100 euro for 2 weeks safe, ,hotel tax . after paying a lot of money to go there. its in a prime location never got to see the roof pool as it was an extra premium to be paid

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

11 ай бұрын

Oh interesting that you used to have to pay extra for the roof top pool, it was free access when we were there! Agree with the safe, you shouldn't have to pay for that!

The Santa Lucia Hotel has gone downhill drastically. The food is the bigest problem.Last time I went food was so bad that I will never go back. I now stay at the Son Matias beach hotel. And it is spot on.

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

10 ай бұрын

Oh shame to hear that!

hi paul and carole . hope your well . may i ask if its an adult only hotel why does it have a bit of swimming pool for kids . thanks

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

11 ай бұрын

Lol not sure! 🤣 Just a shallow end to the pool!

@keith7649

10 ай бұрын

Hello the Santa Lucia Hotel used to let children stay, but changed a few years ago to adults only. That is why pool for kids. They just have not changed it.

Wow how uncanny just about to book this

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

9 ай бұрын

😍

Just back from a week all inclusive here. Will not be back, and my party were not alone in our complaints. Spent more time across the road in Three Brothers Bar, the all inclusive drinks selection was THE WORST I've ever encountered. Food also very average. Location is great though.

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

10 ай бұрын

Oh really, that's a shame, we were half board.

In AMERICA we call it the bathroom sink!!!!

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

11 ай бұрын

Yes that's what we have always called it!

Stayed there all inclusive a few years back, lovely hotel in an excellent location but it was let down by a few self entitled older people who carried on something shocking. I wouldn't let that put me off though as it's a really good place to stay.

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

11 ай бұрын

It is a great hotel. Shame about that!

Stopping in September for 10 days all inclusive 😊

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

11 ай бұрын

Oh fabulous enjoy!

@keith7649

10 ай бұрын

GOOD LUCK WITH THAT. FOOD TERRIBLE.

charging for a safe, for me hotels shouldn't do it . 6 euros a day . i know its not much but its already in room .

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

11 ай бұрын

Exactly totally agree!

@daveamey7272

11 ай бұрын

Hi Paul and carole thanks for vlogs keep up the fab work. You both look fab and happy as always .dave xxx

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Dave! ☺️

Thanks for another brilliant hotel review and room tour Paul and Carole 🤩 What an amazing view from that balcony! It looks like a great pre-cruise stay location 😊 We see what you are saying about a longer stay though. And those bar prices are crazy! 😍

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

11 ай бұрын

It was great for what we needed. Those bar prices were crazy!

Tiny fridge!

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

11 ай бұрын

Yes so small! Was like playing jenga everytime we opened the door!