Vell Mari is a resort comprising of multiple blocks of apartments, each placed around the outdoor swimming pool, which is decent in size and surrounded by sun beds. There is a separate swimming pool outside for children with a water slide and an indoor swimming pool with jacuzzi.
It is unusually located opposite a Lidl and in a primarily residential space. It is possible to walk to the beach but you are better off getting the bus or mini train, particularly in hot weather. This is a touristy hotspot, so if you want a Mallorcan experience, avoid Can Picafort.
The rooms were spacious. There was plenty of plants and some character to the resort,
Other guests are very competitive in reserving sun beds, with most taken before the pool is even open.
The kids swimming pool (outside) is not staffed. For several hours there was human faeces placed on the side of the kids swimming pool, which put us off going there.
The events staff performed a minidisco every night and performed the same routine. A couple of them did not seem to enjoy their jobs.
The restaurant has a decent selection of food and drink, however the juices are extremely sugary and there are flies on the foods and throughout the restaurant.
We had to put a €10 deposit for a kettle and a €10 deposit for an iron (no ironing boards available).
I could go on and on. This is advertised as four stars, which you pay for, but it feels like 2/3 stars.