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Apartamentos Son Bou Gardens

2.0 star property
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Beach nearby, 3 beach bars
Poolside bar
Beach nearby, 3 beach bars
Aerial view
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

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Calle Bella Mirada s/n, Son Bou, Alayor, Menorca, 7730
  • Son Bou Beach
    17 min walk
  • Playa de Cala Llucalari
    22 min drive
  • Santo Tomas Beach
    42 min drive
  • Mahon (MAH-Minorca)
    21 min drive

Room options

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View | Garden view

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • 57 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the area

Alayor

Located in Alayor, Apartamentos Son Bou Gardens is by the ocean, a 2-minute drive from Son Bou Beach and 9 minutes from Torre d'en Galmes. .This beach aparthotel is 6.4 mi (10.4 km) from Playa de Cala Llucalari and 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from Taula de Torralba.
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What's nearby

  • Son Bou Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Xoroi Caves - 22 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Cala Mitjana Beach - 28 min drive - 30.4 km
  • Santo Tomas Beach - 42 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Cala Macarella Beach - 72 min drive - 52.1 km

Getting around

  • Mahon (MAH-Minorca) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Es Brucs - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Bar Peri - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Savarca Restaurante & Beach Club - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Asador las Dunas - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪La Gondola - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Apartamentos Son Bou Gardens

Beach aparthotel with 2 outdoor swimming pools
Apartamentos Son Bou Gardens offers 150 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Kitchenettes offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 150 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided weekly.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor tennis court and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this Mediterranean aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite at La Gondola, one of the aparthotel's 3 restaurants. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 beach bars.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
La Gondola - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Son Bou - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Club San Jaime - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 3-device limit

Parking and transport

  • Free off-site parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • High chair

Restaurants on site

  • La Gondola
  • Son Bou
  • Club San Jaime

Kitchenette

  • Fridge (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • 3 restaurants
  • 3 beach bars and 1 poolside bar
  • Dining table
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Bath or shower
  • Rainfall shower head
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Pool or billiards table

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Balcony or patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lifts
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Corner/local shop

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis courts
  • Bike hire on site
  • Horse riding on site
  • Scooter/moped hire on site
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 150 rooms
  • 2 floors
  • Mediterranean architecture

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 1 and April 20.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: EUR 50.00 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the local government and will be collected at the property. The tax is reduced by 50% after the 8th night of stay and children under 16 years of age are exempt. Other exemptions and reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 30 April, EUR 0.55 per person, per night , up to 9 nights, and EUR 0.28 thereafter. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 May - 31 October, EUR 2.20 per person, per night, up to 9 nights, and EUR 1.10 thereafter. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 52 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 10 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Free in-room WiFi has a 3-device limit

Property is also known as

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Apartamentos Son Bou Gardens Aparthotel
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Apartamentos Son Bou Gardens Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 75 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Philip

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

MAURO

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Discreta
Ottima comunicazione con la struttura amche via whatsapp, ottima posizione vicino il mare ma gli appartamenti becessitano di piccoli lavori di rifiniture essendo un po datati come si può notare dagli infissi. La pulizia è fatta in maniera molto generale, in alcuni angoli e dietro il letto c'è qualche ragnatela inoltre a terra ogni tanto si notano diversi vermetti... per il resto tutto ok
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Perfect getaway
Great stay at son bou gardens as usual perfect for a quiet getaway staff friendly and helpful our apartment looked like they’ve been modernised since we last came pre covid and they were working on other whilst we were there €5 charge for beds at he gondola pool is the only let down but we used the son bou restaurant pool in zone 3 where it’s €3 but you get that back if you buy food and the fish & chips in there is amazing as are the staff especially Lucy the owner also being a Leicester city fan like me lol already looking for next year. Damian & Sarah from Leicester
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist Very Unhelpful , Cockroaches in our Apt had to buy spray but they still kept appearing.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
The apartment was basic but adequate and clean. It was in a lovely area, a short walk to many restaurants, bars, shops and beach. Staff were helpful and friendly. We enjoyed our stay 😀
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
You get what you pay for
Pros - No doubt this is good value in the sense that you can sleep 5 people (4 singles and a “sofa bed”) for a reasonable price. The sofa bed was not really a bed. - The exterior and the grounds looked nice and were well kept - You could use the pool for free, although we were told at check in “not to stay there all day”... - Satellite TV Cons - The interior of the apartment was old and tired. I’d estimate that the apartment was last updated in the 80s. The floors and surfaces were not well cleaned and though we stayed for a week, there was no cleaning service for that length of stay. - Though there was a kitchen with toaster and oven, when we tried to use them, the fire alarm would go off, probably due to accumulated oil and dust on the elements - The towels were only changed once - Though we could use the pool, you did have to pay for sun beds. It’s only a few of euros per bed per day, but people ended up just setting up on the floor. The pool can get pretty packed. - It’s about a 20 minute walk to the beach... not too bad, but there’s no shade all the way there, so be prepared. - Due to COVID-19 there were fewer people than usual when we were there, but nevertheless there were large herds of children who would roam around without supervision and could be quite loud even past midnight, just outside our bedroom window Conclusion: basic accommodation for a budget price
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
5th time here basic but clean with everything you need in a beautiful location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will return
Extended 4 night stay here. Love this complex. Quiet and peaceful and suits us fine in every aspect. Beautiful island and coves
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

martine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peace and quiet
2nd stay here. Love the quiet serenity of the place. Apartments set in beautiful gardens well maintained. Many privately owned. 3 pools 3 zones 3 restaurants on complex with shops/bars etc 5 mins walk into Son Bou. very quiet in May when we were there but that is how we like it. Some days had the whole pool to ourselves. Love it here. Rooms basic rustic style but not a problem for us. Many privately owned. Would love to live here!! Car advisable if you want to explore this beautiful island. Sorry photos will not upload tried 3 times on my mobile.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Richard H., Keynsham

Clean and roomy apartment in a quiet and tidy resort.
Clean and roomy apartment in a quiet, tidy and attractive resort. Enjoyed the pool. Ample parking nearby. Beds could have been more comfortable - hence only 4 stars.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed here for 5 days in September 18, nice appartment with all the basics you need. Beds were a bit on the hard side. Local area very nice with plenty of choice for meals. Could do with some sunbeds for the balcony.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy overall and we would repeat
Lovely resort with good swimming pool and restaurant for a quick lunch. Particulary one of the swimming pools with Grass around. Checkin was very slow due to the lack of communicaton between hotels.com and the resort. They did not have my booking confirmation where the discount was visible and I spent half an hour to find it and email them. That should be improved as check in ahould be quick. Apartment was located in a nice area near pool, restaurant and bakery. Happy that bathroom was newer than expected as I know these apartments can have a very old one. Kitgen appliances and furniture need a refresher and maybe change it for something a bit better. Beds are a bit uncomfortable as after few days we could feel a hole in our mattress, so we turned the sides and it was a bit better. It would great to have washing machine, at least a sharp knife to cut meats, etc. There is only one for bread. All my comments is to provide conatructive feedback and help to manage this better, we were very happy overall and we would go back as kids loved it, t is very quiet and very good location to visit calas around the island. We did not missed aircon as fans on the ceiling are ok if you also keep blind windows closed to avoid mosquitos.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Some much better than advertised. Great break
The apartment was great, better than advertised and therefore expected. I would recommend Son Bou highly. There are a couple of niggles the main one to be aware of is the rental charge for the sun beds. But that is a small niggle. The pools are really good. Do let that put you off. Hire the beds and relax. On the plus side the rental charge meant that the pool wasn’t to busy. So that’s a silver lining.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Nicky

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Worst holiday ever
Poor weather everywhere closed gaps in doors, broken toilet, weak shower not much else to be said.

4/10 Poor

charlie, brighton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Apartment on complex
I found this resort quiet and nearly everything was shut due to end of season had I of known this then I wouldn’t of booked this holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful site, old furnishing
Cozy but old Holiday home. Good beds.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Anja

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Basic apartments - not good value for a couple
Basic apartments that increased in price quite a lot over the past six years. Unfortunately you do not have a choice which apartment in what complex you like to stay - you get what you're given. They now come with dishwasher and wash machine as well as TV - unfortunately this has only Spanish channels. The mattresses and the sofa uncomfortable, cheap plastic chairs on the balcony. Not much to do on rainy days. The complex is nice and very well kept. Son Bou is a fantastic beach resort and Menorca a great island.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Elaine, Ayrshire

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Son Bou apartment self catering
Basic accommodation but clean. No air con and rather dated facilities. Good size apartment, could be easily brought up to date, you get what you pay for. 5 minute walk to local town and beach. Evening entertainment good and choice of 3 pools. Table service at restaurants can be very slow and take an hour to get service at busy periods at Gondola bar and San Jaime bar, seems understaffed.

4/10 Poor

Barry, Balham

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Decent complex let down by poor quality apartments
The reviews for Son Bou are over exaggerated. It's a decent complex with well cared for gardens and a good range of pools but badly let down in our case by a very poor quality apartment. Poor quality beds, furniture, no air conditioning and generally a feeling of under investment by the owners. Probably because the apartment was actually up for sale which we found out when we went in! The apartment wasn't that clean and not particularly well equipped. In this day and age you do expect more for your money despite the two/three star ratings. If just a bit of investment was made it would make a huge difference to the overall holiday experience.

10/10 Excellent

Daisy, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous apartments
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Son Bou. The apartment was lovely, very clean and well-equipped. The staff were welcoming and were able to answer all questions and queries. Each room had a ceiling fan which was a lovely surprise. Whilst the apartment was clean, and we received one towel change over our 7 day stay, we were disappointed that our sheets were not changed. We had access to both the pool at son Bou gardens and the pool at San Jaime, both of which were clean and nice to use. It was disappointing that sun loungers were €2.50 each, we chose to use beach mats instead. Overall we had a lovely stay at Son Bou Gardens, I would highly recommend.

8/10 Good

Alice

Travelled with family
Bon rapport qualité prix. Manque la clim.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Simona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Soggiorno piacevole in una struttura pulita, un posto accogliente e ben servito
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

alejandro

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Estuvimos 5 noches mi mujer y yo, un buen sitio para alojarse en Menorca, por la tranquilidad y la buena comunicacion que tiene con toda la isla de Menorca, el apartamento no estaba mal, le faltaban algunas cosas basicas, y no tiene limpieza y las camas no son muy comodas la verdad, por lo demas bien, por lo menos en Junio, no se como sera en meses con mas gente, pero lo pasamos bien y el sitio y las playas de san bou estaban muy bien.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024