Paya Apartamentos Carmen

“Needn't have worried!”

Having raised doubts last year about the building work next door to these apartments, It's only fair that I update my review after our visit this year. All building work is finished, and what a transformation on the site - all good. The new build is in fact the "Blanco Hotel Formentera" a very ch... lisää

Having raised doubts last year about the building work next door to these apartments, It's only fair that I update my review after our visit this year. All building work is finished, and what a transformation on the site - all good. The new build is in fact the "Blanco Hotel Formentera" a very chic and modern hotel which is quite something for the island (read the reviews!). So what impact does this have on the Carmen apartments? Reception is now shared with the new hotel and is open 24hrs. All the pool furniture has been replaced with new stylish beds etc. A new poolside bar has been built, and a new restaurant. All these new facilities are available to apartment guests if required. The cleaning and servicing of the apartments still operates in the same way, and the grounds are well maintained and spotless. There are 80 bedrooms in the Blanco, but despite this there wasn't much more noise than before it was built. It could be said that with a few extra people around it feels it less remote than it did before. Once inside our apartment we were totally unaware of the new development, although some of the other rooms do face directly towards it. Suffice to say that it has not changed our opinion of these well run apartments and we will be going back.

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“Still great but changes on way”

Just back from our second stay at the Carmen. We had another fantastic comfortable stay at this well maintained, clean and quiet little complex, in the centre of Es Pujols and very convenient for all the facilities and the whole of the island. But we were amazed to see when we arrived the change... lisää

Just back from our second stay at the Carmen. We had another fantastic comfortable stay at this well maintained, clean and quiet little complex, in the centre of Es Pujols and very convenient for all the facilities and the whole of the island. But we were amazed to see when we arrived the changes that are under way at the Carmen. A huge glass fronted extension (not yet in use) has been added to the reception/bar area. And a new large accommodation block is under construction and due to open in 2014. No work took place while we were there so it didn't affect our stay, but it will have a major impact on the complex when it opens. There is currently no mention of this development on the Paya Hotels website, so I have attached some photos for anyone thinking of making a booking

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“Apartments no more”

Just in case anyone is still wondering why they can't book these apartments anymore, they no longer exist as apartments. They have been refurbished and converted into "Garden Suites" of the Hotel Blanco, and can be booked through the hotel website. We did not stay there on our recent trip to Fo... lisää

Just in case anyone is still wondering why they can't book these apartments anymore, they no longer exist as apartments. They have been refurbished and converted into "Garden Suites" of the Hotel Blanco, and can be booked through the hotel website. We did not stay there on our recent trip to Formentera, but took a walk round to see for ourselves. They have hot tubs on their balconies now!

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