Sol Barbados

Sol Barbados is located in Calvià and is described in several guest reviews as about a 3 to 5 minute walk to the beach; one review says around 10 minutes depending on direction. The Magaluf strip is said to be about 2 to 5 minutes away on foot, depending on the route. Palma airport is about 30 minutes away according to one review.

Several reviews say Sol Barbados has a total of 6 pools, including children's areas and splash zones; one review also mentions 6 slides and 3 baby pools. Pool hours are often given as 10:00 to 18:00, and in one review until 19:00. For families with small children, it is worth arriving early, as sunbeds in the main areas can be taken quickly.

Guest reviews mention a token or reusable cup system for drinks at Sol Barbados. Several guests also report self-service in the restaurant and waiting times at main meal times. It is practical to keep tokens and cups safe; for water, some reviews point to refill stations or buying it outside the hotel.

Sol Barbados is described in many reviews as a family-oriented hotel, with children's entertainment, a kids' club and several pool areas for different age groups. The animation teams are often mentioned, and according to reviews there are also children's pools and splash zones. At the same time, the hotel is busy, with 3 lifts and many floors, so planning with a pushchair or small children can be helpful.

Reviews describe Sol Barbados as a large building with 3 lifts and around 12 floors; one review even mentions 14 storeys. Several guests report waiting times of about 10 to 20 minutes, and up to 30 minutes at peak times. If you are travelling with a pushchair, wheelchair or heavy luggage, a room on a lower floor can make daily life easier.

Guest reviews mention sea view, pool view, balcony, air conditioning, fridge, kettle, safe and sometimes a sofa bed or an extra bed at Sol Barbados. Some guests also mention that double beds consist of two single beds pushed together. For extras such as an iron, one review mentions a deposit of 20 Euro.

One review states check-in from 15:00 and check-out at 12:00. At the same time, guests report that on early arrival from around 09:00 they could use the hotel facilities until the room was ready, and after check-out they were allowed to stay until 18:00. For a late check-out, one review mentions a fee of 40 Euro.