Hotel Abril 37

About Hotel Abril 37

Hotel Abril 37 suits couples and small families who would rather stay in Ciutadella than in a purpose-built resort. The address, Passeig Sant Nicolau 37, sits on the edge of the old capital, with the cathedral, the palaces and the narrow port within a short walk. Three stars, a garden and a terrace give the place an easy, unfussy character that works well for a few nights in the west of Menorca.

It is a three-star hotel, and the guest score given is 4.6 out of 5 from 146 reviews. The scale is modest: three stars, a garden, a terrace and a list of practical facilities rather than resort extras. Hotel Abril 37 works as a base for the west of Menorca, for couples who want town evenings and for families who plan beach days by car.

Location: Ciutadella

Ciutadella is the old capital of Menorca, a town of cathedral, palaces and a narrow port that faces the sunset. Hotel Abril 37 stands on Passeig Sant Nicolau, 0.7 km from the centre in a straight line, so the old town is a walk rather than a drive. The Ciutadella old town at dusk is 0.6 km away, which makes an evening stroll down to the port straightforward.

A car helps for the rest of the island. Menorca Airport (MAH) is 36.2 km from Hotel Abril 37 in a straight line and Maó port 38.7 km, both on the far side of Menorca. Cala Galdana is 12.6 km and Es Mercadal, below Monte Toro, 22.1 km. During July and August the old town and the southern coves fill up, while May, June, September and October bring quieter streets and easier parking.

Rooms and facilities

The hotel lists air conditioning, a safe, a minibar, a TV and free wifi in its rooms, and some come with a balcony. Coffee and a microwave make a simple breakfast or a late snack possible, and a cot can be arranged for a baby. Housekeeping and cleaning are listed, along with a hairdryer, toiletries and a laundry service for longer stays, plus luggage storage if you arrive early.

Outside the room there is a garden, a terrace and a smoking area, and non smoking rooms are listed for those who prefer them. Wheelchair accessibility appears among the facilities, though it is worth confirming the entrance and the specific room with the property. Ask Hotel Abril 37 directly about check-in times, cot availability and whether a particular room has a balcony before booking.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) lies 36.2 km from Hotel Abril 37 in a straight line, on the far side of the island near Maó. By road most visitors take a taxi or collect a hire car at the airport. Maó is served by buses, with more lines in summer towards the resorts; the island bus operator publishes current routes, and the hotel can confirm the nearest stop.

Arriving by sea, Maó port is 38.7 km away, reached by overnight crossings from Barcelona. Ciutadella has its own port, used by ferries from Alcúdia on Mallorca, in the same town as Hotel Abril 37 and a short walk from the door. Winter brings fewer flights and a thinner ferry timetable, so check operators when planning a stay outside the summer months.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Cala Turqueta, a white sand cove under pine on the Migjorn coast, is 9.8 km from Hotel Abril 37 in a straight line, and Cala Galdana 12.6 km. Both fill early in summer and car parks at the popular southern coves are limited, so an early start or a bus helps. The Naveta des Tudons, a boat-shaped prehistoric tomb, is 5 km away on the road towards Maó.

Menorca's food is part of the reason to stay in the west. Caldereta de llagosta, the lobster stew associated with Fornells, appears on menus across Menorca, and the local cheese, Mahón-Menorca, has protected designation of origin status. The British years left a gin tradition in Maó and Georgian windows around the harbour. In Ciutadella, the Sant Joan festival around 23 and 24 June brings horses and riders through the streets near the hotel.

A day from Hotel Abril 37

Start with the 0.6 km walk to Ciutadella old town before the heat builds. The cathedral, the palaces and the narrow port take a morning. From there the Naveta des Tudons is 5 km away, a short drive or taxi ride on the road towards Maó, and the tomb makes a brief stop. Return to Hotel Abril 37 for the shaded garden or the terrace in the middle of the day.

In the afternoon, drive or take a bus the 9.8 km to Cala Turqueta, or the 12.6 km to Cala Galdana, for a swim; in high season both are best reached early or by bus. Back in Ciutadella, the old town at dusk is 0.6 km from the hotel, with the port facing the sunset. An evening on the terrace at Passeig Sant Nicolau closes the day.

Practical tips

Many hotels, beach bars and seasonal restaurants on Menorca close roughly from November to April, so check Hotel Abril 37's opening dates before booking a winter stay. The busiest weeks fall in July and August; June, September and October are calmer. The ecotasa, the Balearic sustainable tourism tax, is charged per person per night by the accommodation. Its rate varies with the type of accommodation and the season, falls in low season and for longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt; confirm with the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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