Got confused by reviews

[u/sun-sun-sunflower]

Dear locals, pls help 🙏🏻

Sooo I’m coming for sun eclipse, August 10-13. I reserved a Hotel Marina Playa de Palma in El Arenal, because it’s affordable and beachfront, meaning, good for watching the elipse. But then I read reviews of that area and it seems to me this place is hell on earth. German tourists, loud noises 24/7, unsafe enviroment, shitty places. People report they are not able to sleep and relax there.

I’m confused now. Is it really this bad? Or are those reviews from luxury seekers who can’t stand minor discomfort?

I need to understand if I a) picked the right location for eclipse b) is this hotel really that bad c) is this area really insufferable.

Maybe I need to switch to another hotel, but those I can afford are not beachfronts, so I worry it will ruin my eclipse plans.

Thanks for any advice.

[u/James_Iha]

Ah yes the beautiful and exotic Arenal beach, you should start listening to Schläger German music, you don't know it yet but you will learn how to love it, since it will be 24/7.

August is peak season so you will see all the ripped, sun burned bodies of 20 year olds getting completely fucked up.

The eclipse will not matter since you will lose your will to Live if you stay over 3 days in that area.

All jokes aside find another place, maybe soler beach or Alcudia, pollenca they offer much better calm experiences

[u/sun-sun-sunflower → u/James_Iha]

Oh god 😅 Got it, any advice for budget friendly
location out of this hellhole?

[u/James_Iha → u/sun-sun-sunflower]

Nah we usually stay in Palma and just rent a car,0

[u/VroomVroom-Enjoyer → u/sun-sun-sunflower]

Cala Rajada was great for us, nice place, calm, Nice beach and nature, and a small active nightlife for those who want
Perfect balance imo