Globales Lord Nelson

We hope that this honest review will help potential holiday makers. Firstly, the lovely quiet resort of Santo Tomas is really beautiful with great walkways for miles along and above beaches and coves. Unfortunately to get to this walkway you have go out the rear doors of the hotel and walk through Globales Lord Nelson’s smoking area by the pool; then again suffer the smoke to get back in to the rear of the hotel, which triggered my asthma. So unhealthy and inconsiderate of non-smokers! The hotel was a BIG disappointment. It is definitely not 4 star! As others have said, rooms and balconies are small. Also the wardrobe is totally inadequate for 2 people for 1 week, let alone 2 weeks. We ended up having to hang clothes from the picture frames. We always choose adult only hotels and request a quiet room on a high floor. After unpacking (and struggling to find space for our belongings in room 512), we became aware of lots of noise from children ??? and their parents. On looking down from our balcony we discovered, right next door to the hotel, a row of bouncy castles/trampolines/children's play areas/bar & restaurant - plus a stage with many chairs for performances. The screams of very many excited children, the loud music, etc at this place ('Las Dumas') was awful for us. Next morning we waited 40 mins to speak to the rep who said she’d had a lot of complaints about Las Dumas. She helped with a room change - to 523 - a quieter room. So we had to repack, move everything, and unpack. The room was just as small and the bathroom and balcony smaller than in room 512. Much worse though was the shower - tiny and claustrophobic. Fortunately, we are slim but each of us could still only just fit in to it and had to shower with the door open, so water sprayed out into the bathroom. The pool area is disappointing with sunbeds crammed next to each other all the way round. We saw people putting towels on them even before sunrise! ?? Despite being near the beach, there is no view from the pool; just trees and other buildings around. We weren’t drawn to try and sunbathe there at all; instead we enquired at other hotels about day passes to use their pool. Prices varied from a ridiculous 200 Euros at the newest hotel, 30 Euros at Seth 55 which included use of all their facilities; and at another with a wonderful view of the ocean the friendly staff said “No charge, just buy a drink”. The food at Lord Nelson was OK the first week but only average the second, with certain foods running out to be replaced with something different. Once we asked where an ox cheek dish had disappeared to and were told bluntly “Kitchen ran out”. No apologies. The restaurant staff hardly ever smiled and seemed unhappy. No wonder with the older woman supervisor as a boss. We had to complain about her shouting at us that we could not sit at the only remaining table one breakfast time “NO! THAT IS FOR 4 PEOPLE!” We explained that there weren’t any free tables but “NO! THAT IS FOR

Menorca, a hidden gem in the Mediterranean, is the perfect destination for a romantic getaway. The Globales Lord Nelson hotel in Santo Tomás offers a tranquil escape for couples seeking relaxation and sunshine. Nestled in a picturesque setting, the Lord Nelson provides a serene atmosphere with its beautiful gardens and proximity to the beach. The hotel's adult-only policy ensures a peaceful ambiance, ideal for couples looking to unwind together. Highlights of the Globales Lord Nelson: * Prime Location: Situated in the charming resort of Santo Tomás, the hotel is just a short walk from the pristine beach. * Comfortable Accommodations: Modern and well-appointed rooms offer a comfortable retreat after a day of exploring. * Relaxing Facilities: The hotel features a refreshing swimming pool, ideal for sunbathing and taking a dip. * Friendly Staff: The hotel's friendly and attentive staff are always on hand to assist with any needs. * Delicious Cuisine: Enjoy a variety of delicious dining options, including local specialties and international cuisine. Whether you're looking to simply relax by the pool, explore the island's stunning beaches, or indulge in romantic dinners, the Globales Lord Nelson offers the perfect setting for a memorable couples getaway.

This hotel is clean, staff are friendly and has a great location right on the beach. The beach gets busy but beautiful clear warm water. Resort is quiet but really pretty with a nice coastal path with great views. We were on the top floor so had a brilliant sea view with afternoon shade on the balcony which was perfect. The breakfast is good and bar service was great. Room was a little small but clean and absolutely fine for us as we were only there for 5 days. However there are some downsides: The hotel does seem to have an issue with flies, they were taking measures to stop them getting on the food in the buffet but it did put me off. Evening food pretty average. The sun beds in the sun get reserved early before 7.30am. Sun beds near the pool are very close together. We opted for the ones behind the table tennis table which were more shaded but meant we didn’t need to be up early to reserve. The entertainment at night was bizarre and the main bar was really brightly lit. The lunch snack bar food needs to be eaten at the pool side which only has 3 tables in shade. I have stayed in much better 4 star hotels for the price paid I am not sure it was worth it.

This is a two-star hotel, falsely advertised as four stars. Very poor management, disrepair building, small rooms with constant pump noise and foul small from the toilet, with poor hygrines in the rooms and the restaurant. Avoid this poor hotel.

A very quiet Hotel, but that was probably because they were running down towards closure. No Baggage trolleys, so I had to drag our 4 bags into the lift and to the room by myself. Transfer bus stopped on the road, luckily we had the help of a group of young lads on our coach to take the bags down the steep slope from the road to the restaurant. Only 2 lifts, 1 was broken. Door key card failed several times needing a trip back down to reception. Outdoor seating areas was for smokers. Nowhere else for non smokers to go. Adult only Hotel, but a noisy kids park next door with a generators for their inflatable just outside our window. Santo Thomas was VERY quiet. Only 4 buses a day to Mao or Ciutadella. If you dont want an early breakfast, then its 40 euros by taxi. We paid for a drinks package with our evening meal, seemed a bargain at 3.30 euros each per day each. The white wine was like vinegar, the red wine was icy cold and the beer not much stronger than water. Lots of cold meet ane cheese if that grabs your fancy, but if you wanted something vaguely warm, the bacon was unchewable, the scrambles egg was almost 1 big solid lump, the fried eggs couldnt be cut with a knife and the bakes beans stone cold. Even the plates in the plate warmer were not very warm. The "fresh" juice was powdered and very weak. Coffee only available with breakfast not in the evenings. Evening meals had been sitting for so long, probably since lunchtime that they were inedible. However the ice cream was nice. Several people eat out most days , as did we, thus wasting the money we had paid for half board and they had paid for all inclusive. The only hot food we found was a portion on chips at the poolside bar. Great food at the hotel next door, if you want it. 20 euros deposit for a pool towel (fair enough) but that was refunded in cash, the trouble was the bar didnt accept cash and the local supermarkets had closed for the season! The entertainments manager was a great young girl and had a quiz lined up for when the "booked acts" didnt turn up. Overall very dissapointing only the unseasonable warm weather to make it feel like a holiday. My advice is to AVOID this hotel and dont waste your money here.

My wife and I had a lovely week at Globales Lord Nelson. The hotel feels very much like a family run hotel, the staff are friendly the rooms and communal areas are clean and comfortable. We went all-inclusive and found the restaurant provided a good range of food including theme nights. It is not the Ritz or Clarridges but it does not set out to be it provides good quality food in a mass catering environment. The beach, which is only a few yards from the hotel, is a long stretch of golden sand which is litter picked daily. The sun loungers and parasols cost 20 euros a day which, if you are not keen on siting around the pool and fancy the sound of the sea and the feel of the sea breeze, is worth every euro. Would we stay again? Yes.