Apartamentos Son Bou Gardens

Recent Reviews: 891

• User:Shirll240156

  Trip type: Family

  Deluxe apartment only in name

  27 Sept 2026

  We are currently staying here and upgraded to a Deluxe Apartment. We fully understood that this is a 2-star property, so we weren’t expecting luxury or modern five-star accommodation. A basic, clean apartment at the right price is perfectly acceptable to us.The apartment is clean overall and, importantly, has air conditioning, so we have no complaint about those aspects. However, having paid extra for the Deluxe upgrade, we are extremely disappointed with the condition and presentation of the accommodation.The apartment is very tired and dated. The furniture is old, there are marks and stains on the furnishings, the décor is mismatched, and even the crockery provided is chipped and stained. The flooring and doors also show considerable wear, with paint peeling and damage particularly noticeable around the bottom of the door.The cream-coloured furniture alongside the white units and other furnishings makes the apartment look particularly dated and poorly coordinated.We appreciate that this is a 2-star complex, and had we booked a standard apartment at a budget price, we would have accepted that it was basic and would definitely recommend it as a cheap, no-frills place to stay.What we cannot understand is how this particular accommodation can be described as a “Deluxe Apartment”. We paid extra for that upgrade expecting a better standard of accommodation, but there is very little about the apartment that we would consider deluxe.We have included photographs so that prospective guests can see the condition for themselves.Our criticism is not that this is a 2-star property — it is that we paid for a Deluxe Apartment and feel that description gives an expectation that this accommodation simply doesn’t meet.

  Read more

• User:james d

  Trip type: Family

  In need of moderation.

  20 Aug 2026

  25 yrs ago I came here and how different it is now without changing itself at all. The apartment was like stepping back in time, well it felt like it, so so tired now and crying out to be brought up to date. Don't get me wrong its a picturesque resort with everything there for you to use for a good holiday but it's all so old and tired, accept what it is and you'll be fine.There's only 1 Pool now so don't be fooled by the description, the slides are closed and have been since covid, the main pool is there and free for you to use but you have to pay for the Sun loungers, there is a second pool but you have to pay to even use this one @ €5 per person per day and again for the loungers which I think we're €20 for a double or €15 for 2 loungers but it changes for the time of year. Both pools have pool bars so there's always someone checking you've paid for using facilities.There's a supermarket ( hit and miss with stock) a bakery ( very good) and a souvenir shop on site along with a scuba school and a car hire place, which we used, even though its expensive, as i got fed up with the long walk to the shops to carry back shopping and the beach ( it isn't close like it says in the description) especially from Zone 5 and especially in the heatwave they've just had but it was worth it and we got to see some more of the Island too, so if you've walking difficulties considering this before booking. It is a great beach with plenty of space but again like everywhere nowadays the loungers and parasols need paying for, 2 loungers and a parasol are €25 and are all gone around 10-1030 am so if you like a lay in on your holiday ( like i do) then do like the locals and buy a parasol and some blankets or mats on your first day and save yourselves some cash and enjoy the lay in.Takeaway points I'd say get a car as supermarkets in the town are pretty basic and hit or miss with stock, be prepared to pay to swim or lounge on the site, long walk to beach ( and even longer back in the heat of the day) dated accommodation and if you're on the ground floor be prepared to be woken up from the people above you, you can hear everything using the toilet, walking about, opening the cupboard doors and the constant moving of furniture about.Having said all that we had a really nice time, Menorca is beautiful ??

  Read more

• User:tony c

  Trip type: Friends getaway

  Good clean apartments

  19 Oct 2025

  Return visitorWe'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.

  Read more

• User:michellev124

  Trip type: Family

  LOVE HOLIDAYS BOOKING

  20 Sept 2025

  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!

  Read more

• User:virthanki

  Trip type: Family

  Beautiful Setting, Decent Apartment

  15 Aug 2025

  Sou Bou is a beautiful area of Menorca, in which these apartments are located. Reception was a bit difficult, as the receptionist understood very little English. Our apartment was well kept, very clean and tidy. It was relatively recently decorated, but worn in places. There was also some ceiling mould in the bathroom. The extra blankets were also used and were dirty, requiring cleaning. The Kitchen included a fridge freezer, toaster, kettle and stove. The beach was accessible by car, but not by walk, especially in the summer heat.

  Read more