Just got back from a 4-night stay at the Blue Bay, Cala Major & must say we were very pleased with the hotel & staff. The people were all friendly & could speak English - very helpful too. The views over the bay were magnificent. The food was fine - for the price we couldn't grumble. There was always plenty of it and it was served nicely. The only issue would be for them to include more vegetarian options in the evenings. Steps down (& up) to town would be a problem for elderly, disabled or young children, but good excercise if you are fit & healthy. All in all, a good 3-star hotel & would go back.

My wife and I have just returned from 3 nights at the Blue Bay Hotel in Cala Mayor.
The hotel has some very good points but unfortunately quite a few bad points as well.
The hotel is set at the top of a hill and the views from are sea view balcony was absolutely beautiful. Are hotel room was a bit on the small size, but the air conditioning was good which meant that we had some very comfortable nights when the temperature outside was not so warm.
The swimming pool was very nice and set in beautiful gardens.
On the negative side, the hotel is situated up a steep incline which means that you have to walk up a steep road or about 180 steps to get to it,
When we checked in to the room initially we thought the room was clean but when we took a closer look we found thick dust under the beds which suggests that the rooms aren't cleaned thoroughly. There was no hotel information in the room which we thought was strange and only one plug socket. and no facilities to make a drink in your room and nowhere to get a drink out side of the bar or restaurant opening hours,
We stayed on a half board basis The bar stays open until 11pm The afternoon and evening entertainment there wasn’t any , However if you walk down the road way you will come to Scots bar we had a great time in this small Spanish run bar
The food in the restaurant was OK but bit bland but and some of the food wasn't labelled so you often weren't sure what you were eating as most of the guests were German About 90% don’t leave your toast unattended in the toaster as you may find the it goes missing.
Cala mayor it's self isn't a holiday resort and there isn't much there at all but Palmanova and Magaluf are only 20 minutes away by bus 106 or 104.
All in all we had a nice break but we wouldn't stay at the Blue Bay again or Cala Mayor, But saying that we visited Magaluf at 10.30 am got of the bus and was met by 3 drunk lads for Manchester shouting and being sick so maybe Cala Mayor isn’t that bad

I have just returned from a 4 night break in Mallorca, staying at the Blue Bay Hotel....and it was a really good break. Yes, the weather was fantastic -in the low twenties most of the time with cloudless skies on 4 out of five days, but the hotel helps to make the holiday.

The room, although not as large as some, was roomy and well equiped. The large mirror doors on the wardrobe give an impression of a larger room. The balcony is small but fine for 2 chairs and most rooms have an uninterrupted view of the coast with sun from early morning to late afternoon. The bathroom, although curiously shaped was clean and well-appointed - although another light on the mirror would have helped shaving.

Yes, there were the steps, but since my wife had recently had a foot operation and was walking with a stick - and SHE didn't complain - I don't think that they were at all bad - if you took them slowly..

At the bottom of the first set of steps (about 120, but gentle) was the local parish church where I went to Mass every evening at 6.30 pm.

The staff were without exception friendly and helpful, but special mention should go to Sandra and Marie-Carmen, the two waitresses who worked so hard at every meal and always served with a smile and a friendly word. Yes, it does help to try a bit of Spanish if you can.

The pool area was clean, with pleanty of sun-beds and very comfortable for sunbathing. The water was unheated and I didn't venture too far into it.

The hotel had an entertainment on the Friday evenings, but don't go for the nightlife!

Buses:
No 1 from the airport to the Plaza d'Espana then take a No 3.
Don't get off at Cala mayor! Get off either at the next stop - and walk up the hill - without a footpath. or - as we did - take it one stop further (past Eroski, on the right), to Cala Nova (in front of the marina) and walk back towards Eroski. Then up the first set of steps(past the health club); walk around the church (in either direction) and then climb the second set of steps.

The Palma blue buses (EMT) have a swipe card system. You can buy the card for 8 Euros at a tabac or a newsagents and it is valid for 10 trips, This is a saving over the normal fare of 1.10 Euros per trip.

Booked this hotel through Airmiles and was very pleasantly surprised when we arrived. A lovely hotel which has just been refurbished and looks brand new.
The bedrooms are small but with ample space for all your holidays needs and all have a lovely balcony. The only problem for us was that the walls were paper thin, and I mean paper thin!!
The couple in the room next to us were "taking advantage" of being away on hioliday without their children, and well, quite frankly, they may as well have been in the same room !! The noise carries some what which wasn't so bad when we were there as it was very quiet but it may annoy some people who are there in the height of summer.
The staff were lovely and very friendly and efficient. We always try to speak a little of the the language when we go on hols and I think this was very much appreciated, we definitely got much better service because we made an effort.
The food was very nice and everything you require is provided in a hot and cold buffet at breakfast.
The hotel also does an evening buffet meal at 10 euros which is different every night with a meat, fish and pasta or vegetarian dish. This was very nice but we didn't eat there every night, it was handly for the nights when we didn't feel like going out though.
In the town there are a couple of nice restaurants. I can recommend Nwaabs indian and also the large Tratorria on the main street. but take a phrase book with you, it comes in handy, not everyone in all the shops can speak english.