Amy Adejokun
Section editor
The exterior appearance of the guesthouse may be a little dark and certainly doesn't do this place justice, but inside, it has been entirely and stylishly renovated and it is just a few metres from Es Pujol beach. This being a family-run hotel, you'll also receive a warm welcome here, though it is better-suited to couples than to families with children.
The hotel stands on the main road running through Es Pujols, just a two-minute walk from the centre where you'll find a selection of bars and shops running down to the sea, whilst the port of La Savina is at least a 20-minute drive away by car.
The guesthouse offers two types of guest room, namely Standard and Family. All of them are equipped with the basics, with a special mention for the large, soft, spacious beds in the Standard rooms. Thanks to a few modern touches such as the flat-screen televisions and the fully-renovated bathrooms, the rooms reflect the style of the rest of the hotel and are large (so you certainly won't feel cramped here), with the neutral shades of the walls and floors livened up by a colourful bedspread. These rooms are also extremely bright and are a great place to relax and unwind.
The hotel opened fifty years ago but was entirely renovated in 2007. The walls in the reception are, in fact, adorned with various interesting black and white photographs depicting the history of the family and immortalizing the Formentera of yesteryear.
The hotel is moderate to large in size by the island's standards, though its concrete external facade is rather too austere to really show it for what it is. Having said that, once you step foot inside the reception you'll find the decor is modern and simple in terms of design making it just perfect for both young and not-so-young couples looking for a pleasant place to stay.
The main (and only) bar is located just beyond the reception area and is designed along the same stylish lines, with the bar itself dominating at the centre of the area and even featuring a special coffee machine for very strong espresso coffees. The bar area is furnished with a few armchairs and sofas, making it a great place to relax should the weather turn nasty or when it gets a bit nippy outside of an evening.
To the rear you'll find the main swimming pool which is overlooked by a few pine trees and elegantly surrounded by wooden slats which form a sunbathing terrace. The pool is relatively large given the size of the hotel and there is even a paddling pool for children. Also to the rear of the establishment you'll find a small private walkway leading down to the public beach.
The restaurant is housed in a conservatory and therefore enjoys the full benefit of the Balearic sunlight. Decorated in white shades, the room is centered around a continental buffet offering fresh produce. They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and never was that more evident than here. Since there is no half-board option available here, the guesthouse had the great idea of adjusting the opening hours of the breakfast room for its guests: breakfast is served from 8:00am to midday so that all those night-owls who flock to the island to party during high season can enjoy a lie-in. This is particularly handy as the breakfast buffet can also serve as a kind of brunch if you want it to, with a variety of both savoury (eggs and bacon as well as tortilla and local cold meats) and sweet (tarts, cakes, preserves and hazelnut spread to enjoy with fresh bread) items, not forgetting the welcome presence of a nice fresh fruit salad and fresh fruit. Hot drinks are served at the table.
The white sand of Es Pujol beach is less than 10 metres away and, like all of the beaches on the island, it is (yet again!) a public beach with beautifully clear waters. You'll find various bars, restaurants and other small establishments near to the seafront, and there is actually a lovely walk along the coast leading from the beach which will take you through the livelier part of Es Pujols and on to other beaches.
There is no restaurant at the guesthouse (only breakfast is served here) but there are many places to eat in the immediate vicinity, some of which are even right on the beach.
Room numbers ending in '09' and '10' have the best views of the beach.
Anonimo.
posizionato benissimo sulla spiaggia di es pujols a due minuuti due dai bar!!! poi arredo moderno finalmente e colazione buonissima
la colazione, la posizione, vista sul mare di es pujols
intorno palazzi bruttini, non si puņ pranzare o cenare, solo servizio di colazione
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The location of the Cala Saona hotel is absolutely ideal; overlooking the sea and the Cala from which it takes its name (you'll see that originality isn't exactly the owners' forte!). This is a basic, peaceful establishment chosen primarily for its panoramic views.
Don't be put off by the less than spacious surroundings of the hotel reception, which is admittedly a little on the bare side. The Ca' Mari is in fact a charming establishment offering various pleasant communal areas and a lush green natural setting.
Yet another family-run guesthouse, tucked away between the port road and the tiny little beach on the salt marshes, this is a small but well-appointed establishment which is a pretty good portrayal of the island itself.
The Roca Bella Hotel is at the point on Es Pujols Beach, and is certainly not the place to go if you are looking for luxury. It is a little family-run establishment decorated in vaguely Spartan shades, but it does have the advantage of a good beachside location and peaceful surroundings.
The Roca Plana stands opposite one of the famous night-time haunts of Es Pujols and is a basic, yet clean and pleasantly bright "hostal" (guesthouse). Due to its location, right at the heart of the hustle and bustle during high season, this is not the best place to stay if you're looking for a peaceful holiday.
Yet another small, family-run hotel offering simple surroundings and a warm welcome, not to mention a small secret garden complete with pool area to the rear, making this one of the more pleasant hotel's in its category.