July 2000 - The Sol Élite Cala Blanca (Palma Nova, Majorca) has obtained an official four star category after undergoing a thorough renovation. The category has been awarded by the Government of the Balearic Islands, and has coincided with the receipt of the Gold Medal Awards for summer 1999 and winter 1999-2000 from the British tour operator Thomson. A total amount of 400 million pesetas �2.40 million euros- has been invested in the hotel renovation.

According to the General Manager of the Sol Élite Cala Blanca Hotel, Sebastián Darder, �the award of the fourth star is the reward for the tremendous efforts that are being made by Sol Meliá to provide superior quality products and services that are perfectly adapted to the changing needs of guests�. 
 

The work carried out in the Sol Élite Cala Blanca has included a full renovation of all of the hotel guestrooms, terraces and furnishing, as well as a redesign of the main hotel terrace with the installation of marquees for breakfast and dinner service in the open air. The hotel facade, entrance and car park have also been renovated and redesigned.

Sol Élite Cala Blanca Hotel Palma Nova Mallorca - Spain

In recognition of these efforts, the prestigious British tour operator Thomson has awarded the Sol Élite Cala Blanca its �Gold Medal Award� for summer 1999 and winter 1999-2000. Located right alongside the beach at Palma Nova on the island of Majorca in the Mediterranean, the Sol Élite Cala Blanca provides 176 well-appointed rooms and 4 suites, all equipped with the latest modern technology. The hotel�s excellent location, its proximity to the Santa Ponsa and Poniente golf courses and its extensive entertainment programme and sports facilities make it an ideal holiday destination. 

Sol Meliá currently operates 21 hotels on the island of Majorca in the resorts at Alcudia, Cala d'Or, Calas de Majorca, Illetas, Magalluf, Palma, Palma Nova and Playa de Palma