Son Bou Gardens

They gave us the apartment near the pool... an unbearable situation. All day long with the shouting of people. Ball game!!!! Not even the siesta hour was scheduled!!!!! We stayed for 15 days in May... I can only imagine how it will be when there are more people. I strongly advise against it for those who cannot stand noise. One goes on vacation to rest!!!!! No rules... people entering even in t-shirts!!!!! One

Return visitor We've been visiting Menorca for over 40 years staying all over the island in different apartments but for the last 10 years at son bou gardens booking direct with Menorcarentals. I have to say I don't recognise some of the reviews yes the apartments are basic, that's reflected in the low price you pay. I've never seen a cockroach although it you leave food out or spill a drink on the floor ants can be a problem as is anywhere with a hot climate. As stated the apartments are basic but have every thing needed for a self catering holiday I've always found them to be clean. Depending which zone you are in the walk to the beach can be anything from 10 to 30 minute walk as there's a nature reserve separating the apartments if you do have walking difficulties I would suggest requesting zone 3. I wouldn't take any notice of the glossy magazines from the big companies that tell you that son bou gardens is beach front, nightly entertainment, 3 pools with water slides, as stated they are not beach front and the water slides and club closed down years ago. The supermarkets in son bou are ridiculously expensive if you don't have a car I would suggest getting the bus into Alaior town a 15 minute journey and shopping there I've seen some items half the price then the resort supermarkets are charging. A big shout out to Don Cars a local car hire company meet and greet at the airport half half fuel policy and under 5 minutes I was driving away. Please be careful of the company's offering car hire for silly money they are off site with a minibus transfer the the hard sale starts with excess insurance or £1000 on a credit card then charge a fortune for a small scratch read reviews before booking.

This review is to the false advertising on Love Holidays who we booked with. The complex is not beach front nor is there direct access. There is a huge preservation area in front of the beach for a 1km + stretch so reaching the beach is a 1.5km walk around it. The multiple pools shown in photos with blue slides and kids areas are all shut down and have been for years. The multiple pools advertised is 2 pools that are privately owned basic pools which have to be paid for... also have to pay to use the loungers. No laundrette. (As advertised) No nightly entertainment. (As advertised) No night club. (As advertised) No restaurants (1 poolside pizzeria) No late check out. (As advertised) No safes in room. (As advertised) We booked multiple apartments as a large group and the only the only fit for the humans was the deluxe apartment with aircon and even that was basic. Apartments overrun with ants and cockroaches. As for the blonde woman in reception she definitely lives up to the many bad reviews about her! Funny thing is she's British!! She should be hid out the back and banned from interacting with the public! Would never return to this island or complex. I need a holiday to recover from this holiday!