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Apartamentos Son Bou Gardens

2.0 star property
Beach aparthotel with 2 outdoor pools in Alayor

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3 beach bars
2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Ecotours
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View | Garden view
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Calle Bella Mirada s/n, Son Bou, Alayor, Menorca, 7730
  • Place, Son Bou Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa de Cala Llucalari
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Santo Tomas Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mahon (MAH-Minorca)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View | Garden view

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • 57 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

About the area

Alayor

Oceanside stay.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Alayor aparthotel, you'll find Son Bou Beach and Playa de Cala Llucalari. Also, Santo Tomas Beach is within 3 miles (5 km) and Torre d'en Galmes is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Son Bou Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Playa de Cala Llucalari - 10 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Mahón Harbour - 23 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Santo Tomas Beach - 26 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Puerto de Ciutadella de Menorca - 41 min drive - 43.4 km

Getting around

  • Mahon (MAH-Minorca) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Gondola - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Es Pins - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Bar Sa Branca - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Magic Pan Bar Restaurante - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Es Brucs - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Apartamentos Son Bou Gardens

Beach aparthotel with 2 outdoor pools in Alayor
Apartamentos Son Bou Gardens offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a children's pool. There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a snack bar/deli and a grocery/convenience store. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 beach bars and a poolside bar. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Apartamentos Son Bou Gardens. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Mediterranean Alayor aparthotel.

  • 150 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 3 bars on the beach
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
Apartamentos Son Bou Gardens offers 150 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Kitchenettes offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • Free WiFi has a 3-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • High chair
  • Playground

Restaurants on site

  • Club San Jaime
  • La Gondola
  • Son Bou

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • 3 beach bars
  • 3 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Dining table
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 150 units
  • 2 floors
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Garden
  • Mediterranean architecture

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 1 and April 20.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 50.00 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the local government and will be collected at the property. The tax is reduced by 50% after the 8th night of stay and children under 16 years of age are exempt. Other exemptions and reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 30 April, EUR 0.55 per person, per night , up to 9 nights, and EUR 0.28 thereafter. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 May - 31 October, EUR 2.20 per person, per night, up to 9 nights, and EUR 1.10 thereafter. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 52 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 10 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property Registration Number APM1320

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 3-device limit.

Property is also known as

Apartamentos Son Bou Gardens Aparthotel
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Apartamentos Son Bou Gardens Aparthotel Alayor
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Apartamentos Son Bou Gardens Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 86 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roberto Riccardo

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

CHOSSIS

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Petit Paradis

Appartement bien conçu et correctement équipé ( climatisation, lave linge, télé…..). Résidence très verdoyante et très bien entretenue, calme dans son ensemble. Très belle piscine commune ( les bains de soleil sont payants : 3€/jour par personne).
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Difficulty with the door lock, lights not working and not cleaned at stayed times. Pool closed.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Philip

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

MAURO

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Discreta

Ottima comunicazione con la struttura amche via whatsapp, ottima posizione vicino il mare ma gli appartamenti becessitano di piccoli lavori di rifiniture essendo un po datati come si può notare dagli infissi. La pulizia è fatta in maniera molto generale, in alcuni angoli e dietro il letto c'è qualche ragnatela inoltre a terra ogni tanto si notano diversi vermetti... per il resto tutto ok
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Perfect getaway

Great stay at son bou gardens as usual perfect for a quiet getaway staff friendly and helpful our apartment looked like they’ve been modernised since we last came pre covid and they were working on other whilst we were there €5 charge for beds at he gondola pool is the only let down but we used the son bou restaurant pool in zone 3 where it’s €3 but you get that back if you buy food and the fish & chips in there is amazing as are the staff especially Lucy the owner also being a Leicester city fan like me lol already looking for next year. Damian & Sarah from Leicester
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
The apartment was basic but adequate and clean. It was in a lovely area, a short walk to many restaurants, bars, shops and beach. Staff were helpful and friendly. We enjoyed our stay 😀
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

You get what you pay for

Pros - No doubt this is good value in the sense that you can sleep 5 people (4 singles and a “sofa bed”) for a reasonable price. The sofa bed was not really a bed. - The exterior and the grounds looked nice and were well kept - You could use the pool for free, although we were told at check in “not to stay there all day”... - Satellite TV Cons - The interior of the apartment was old and tired. I’d estimate that the apartment was last updated in the 80s. The floors and surfaces were not well cleaned and though we stayed for a week, there was no cleaning service for that length of stay. - Though there was a kitchen with toaster and oven, when we tried to use them, the fire alarm would go off, probably due to accumulated oil and dust on the elements - The towels were only changed once - Though we could use the pool, you did have to pay for sun beds. It’s only a few of euros per bed per day, but people ended up just setting up on the floor. The pool can get pretty packed. - It’s about a 20 minute walk to the beach... not too bad, but there’s no shade all the way there, so be prepared. - Due to COVID-19 there were fewer people than usual when we were there, but nevertheless there were large herds of children who would roam around without supervision and could be quite loud even past midnight, just outside our bedroom window Conclusion: basic accommodation for a budget price
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

5th time here basic but clean with everything you need in a beautiful location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will return

Extended 4 night stay here. Love this complex. Quiet and peaceful and suits us fine in every aspect. Beautiful island and coves
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

martine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peace and quiet

2nd stay here. Love the quiet serenity of the place. Apartments set in beautiful gardens well maintained. Many privately owned. 3 pools 3 zones 3 restaurants on complex with shops/bars etc 5 mins walk into Son Bou. very quiet in May when we were there but that is how we like it. Some days had the whole pool to ourselves. Love it here. Rooms basic rustic style but not a problem for us. Many privately owned. Would love to live here!! Car advisable if you want to explore this beautiful island. Sorry photos will not upload tried 3 times on my mobile.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Richard H., Keynsham

Clean and roomy apartment in a quiet and tidy resort.

Clean and roomy apartment in a quiet, tidy and attractive resort. Enjoyed the pool. Ample parking nearby. Beds could have been more comfortable - hence only 4 stars.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice stay

Stayed here for 5 days in September 18, nice appartment with all the basics you need. Beds were a bit on the hard side. Local area very nice with plenty of choice for meals. Could do with some sunbeds for the balcony.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy overall and we would repeat

Lovely resort with good swimming pool and restaurant for a quick lunch. Particulary one of the swimming pools with Grass around. Checkin was very slow due to the lack of communicaton between hotels.com and the resort. They did not have my booking confirmation where the discount was visible and I spent half an hour to find it and email them. That should be improved as check in ahould be quick. Apartment was located in a nice area near pool, restaurant and bakery. Happy that bathroom was newer than expected as I know these apartments can have a very old one. Kitgen appliances and furniture need a refresher and maybe change it for something a bit better. Beds are a bit uncomfortable as after few days we could feel a hole in our mattress, so we turned the sides and it was a bit better. It would great to have washing machine, at least a sharp knife to cut meats, etc. There is only one for bread. All my comments is to provide conatructive feedback and help to manage this better, we were very happy overall and we would go back as kids loved it, t is very quiet and very good location to visit calas around the island. We did not missed aircon as fans on the ceiling are ok if you also keep blind windows closed to avoid mosquitos.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Some much better than advertised. Great break

The apartment was great, better than advertised and therefore expected. I would recommend Son Bou highly. There are a couple of niggles the main one to be aware of is the rental charge for the sun beds. But that is a small niggle. The pools are really good. Do let that put you off. Hire the beds and relax. On the plus side the rental charge meant that the pool wasn’t to busy. So that’s a silver lining.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Nicky

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Worst holiday ever

Poor weather everywhere closed gaps in doors, broken toilet, weak shower not much else to be said.

4/10 Poor

charlie, brighton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Apartment on complex

I found this resort quiet and nearly everything was shut due to end of season had I of known this then I wouldn’t of booked this holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Beautiful site, old furnishing

Cozy but old Holiday home. Good beds.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Anja

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Basic apartments - not good value for a couple

Basic apartments that increased in price quite a lot over the past six years. Unfortunately you do not have a choice which apartment in what complex you like to stay - you get what you're given. They now come with dishwasher and wash machine as well as TV - unfortunately this has only Spanish channels. The mattresses and the sofa uncomfortable, cheap plastic chairs on the balcony. Not much to do on rainy days. The complex is nice and very well kept. Son Bou is a fantastic beach resort and Menorca a great island.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Elaine, Ayrshire

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Son Bou apartment self catering

Basic accommodation but clean. No air con and rather dated facilities. Good size apartment, could be easily brought up to date, you get what you pay for. 5 minute walk to local town and beach. Evening entertainment good and choice of 3 pools. Table service at restaurants can be very slow and take an hour to get service at busy periods at Gondola bar and San Jaime bar, seems understaffed.

4/10 Poor

Barry, Balham

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Decent complex let down by poor quality apartments

The reviews for Son Bou are over exaggerated. It's a decent complex with well cared for gardens and a good range of pools but badly let down in our case by a very poor quality apartment. Poor quality beds, furniture, no air conditioning and generally a feeling of under investment by the owners. Probably because the apartment was actually up for sale which we found out when we went in! The apartment wasn't that clean and not particularly well equipped. In this day and age you do expect more for your money despite the two/three star ratings. If just a bit of investment was made it would make a huge difference to the overall holiday experience.

10/10 Excellent

Daisy, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Gorgeous apartments

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Son Bou. The apartment was lovely, very clean and well-equipped. The staff were welcoming and were able to answer all questions and queries. Each room had a ceiling fan which was a lovely surprise. Whilst the apartment was clean, and we received one towel change over our 7 day stay, we were disappointed that our sheets were not changed. We had access to both the pool at son Bou gardens and the pool at San Jaime, both of which were clean and nice to use. It was disappointing that sun loungers were €2.50 each, we chose to use beach mats instead. Overall we had a lovely stay at Son Bou Gardens, I would highly recommend.

8/10 Good

stephane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
L’environnement extérieur est très très agréable : c’est très propre et très bien entretenu. A n’importe quelle heure de la journée le complexe est calme. La plage a quelques minutes de la plage est juste sublime incroyable.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025