Looking for the best place to stay in Majorca?
Follow the guide, we have tested, listed and detailed for you the best places to stay in Majorca as well as the best accommodation on this island paradise.
Majorca is one of Spain’s Balearic islands in the Mediterranean. It is renowned for its seaside resorts, protected coves and mountainous landscapes.
It is also known for its delicious gastronomy and pleasant year-round climate.
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Here are the best places to stay in Mayorque, with hotels ranging from top-of-the-range to budget. They all have excellent reviews and are in great locations!
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- Best upmarket hotel: Hotel Can Cera
- Best value for money: Fonda Llabrés Boutique ❤️
- Best budget hotel: Ca’n Pere
- Best well-located flat: Nice Apartment
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Table des matières
Where to sleep for the first time in Mallorca: Palma de Mallorca
Looking for the best city to stay in Mallorca? Palma is considered the capital of the island of Mallorca. It’s one of the liveliest places on the island, with its restaurants, cafés and luxury boutiques.
The old town of Palma de Mallorca is where most tourists stay because of the unrivalled sophistication of its architecture, its tropical atmosphere and the friendliness of its people. It also offers a perfect blend of historic charm and modern society, with luxury hotels, resorts, restaurants, museums and art galleries along the coast. You might even catch a glimpse of the Spanish royal family here at Easter!
When it comes to local hotels, Palma has a good choice, from top-of-the-range to budget. All in all, choosing to stay in Palma de Mallorca is an experience not to be missed if it’s your first time on the island. Home to some of the island’s most colourful attractions and markets – it really is one of the best places to stay in Mallorca.
Best hotels to stay in Palma de Mayorque
Upscale
Boutique Hotel Can Cera: Adults-only 5-star resort hotel located in the centre of the old town. With its luxurious decor, old-world ambience, spacious rooms, beautiful terrace overlooking the city streets and bathroom with jacuzzi, you couldn’t ask for anything more for a sumptuous stay in Palma de Mallorca. See price and availability.
Best value for money
❤️ Boutique Hotel Posada: 4-star hotel with clean decor, minimal aesthetics and a private pool. See price and availability.
Cheap hotels in Palma de Mayorque
Apuntadores 8: A comfortable stay in a flat with a lovely sofa, private terrace, wooden decor and free breakfast. See price and availability.
Flat
Apartamento De Diseño: Private flat with a spacious living room with sofa, modern décor and comfortable bed. See price and availability.
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Top 5 things to do in Palma Majorca
- Visit the Palma Aquarium: this is Mallorca’s largest aquarium. In fact, you’ll discover one of the most spectacular tanks with a wide variety of marine fauna.
- Visit the caves of Palma
- Go to Calo des Moro beach: one of the most charming beaches in Spain.
- Diving in a nature reserve
- Enjoy a catamaran cruise: you’ll sail around some of the most beautiful spots on Mallorca.
Where to stay cheap in Mayorque: Puerto Pollensa
Are you looking for the best place to stay in Majorca on a budget? For those who want to have a good time in Majorca without breaking the bank, Puerto Pollensa or Port de Pollença is the perfect seaside resort for you. This former fishing village on the east coast has become a favourite with budget travellers because of the activities you can do without spending a penny, as well as its high concentration of budget hotels. As a fishing village, Puerto Pollensa is also a place on the island where you’ll find fresh seafood and lively restaurants and bars.
Just under an hour’s drive from the capital, you’ll get more for your money at Puerto Pollensa, making it a great choice for budget travellers. Don’t worry, you won’t miss out on any beach time as the town has its own long stretch of white sand to enjoy. It’s also surrounded by the same mountain activities as Alucida, just next door. Although there are a few bars to choose from, the daytime activities are the town’s main selling point. Puerto Pollensa is one of the best places to stay in Mallorca, if not the best if you’re on a budget.
Best budget hotels in Puerto Pollensa
Upscale
Hotel La Goleta: This modern adults-only hotel overlooks the beautiful sandy beach of Port de Pollensa. The stylish rooms have a contemporary design and a bathroom with a whirlpool bath. It also offers airport shuttle services, an outdoor swimming pool and an exquisite restaurant, making it one of the best boutique hotels in Mallorca. See price and availability.
Best value for money
❤️ Hotel Hoposa: Charming hotel with a water park, swimming pool, outdoor restaurant, comfortable rooms and a second floor. See price and availability.
Cheap hotel
Aparthotel Flora: Chic aparthotel with an internal arcade, swimming pools and spacious rooms. See price and availability.
Flat
Large flat: Private flat with spacious living room, blue decor, large dining table, and fantastic location. See price and availability.
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What to see and do in Puerte Pollensa
- Wake up early to see the magnificent sunrise over Platja d’Albercutx beach.
- Marvel at the panoramic route and the best views from the Mirador des Colomer.
- Climb the Serra del Cavall Bernat.
- Enjoy dinner on a beautiful beach at the Stay restaurant
- Birdwatch in the Boquer valley
- Observe the daily hustle and bustle around the fishing port
- Spend some time on the beautiful beach of this former fishing village in L’Arenalet.
- Hire a bike and get around the island and the town with Bike Island Mallorca.
Where to stay in Mayorque with your family: C’an Picafort
This town is located in the north-west of Majorca. It is Mallorca’s second port. It’s surrounded by an exceptional environment with lots of Mediterranean vegetation. It also has an abundance of beautiful beaches, such as Cala Son Moll, which is particularly suitable for families with children.
If you’re looking for a quiet town surrounded by nature and beautiful beaches, Cala Ratjada is the best place to stay in Mallorca.
Being a 50-minute drive from the capital makes it even more family-friendly, as party towns like Magaluf are a distant memory, and hotels are reasonably priced (and there are plenty of them)!
Bring your family and enjoy a wide choice of resorts where your children can play, even if sandy beaches aren’t their thing. The general atmosphere of this seaside resort is amazing. With lots of couples and families enjoying the warm sand of the beach and the sights to see, this is one of the best places to stay in Mallorca if you want to give your kids a fun family holiday.
Best hotels to stay at with your family in Mayorque
Top of the range
Grupotel Gran Vista & Spa: Luxury, family-friendly 4-star complex packed with attractions and a water park. It has a variety of pools for adults and children respectively, a rooftop restaurant so you can feel the afternoon breeze as you dine, and suites spacious enough to accommodate the whole family. See price and availability.
Best value for money
❤️ Ferrer Janeiro: Chic resort hotel with several pools, its own bike hire service and rooms decorated for the beach. See price and facilities.
Cheap hotel
Eix Platja Daurada Hotel & SPA: Budget hotel with a spa and rooms with large sofas, minimal décor and tidy beds. See price and availability.
Flat
Apartamento Enfrente: Flat opposite the long bay with family rooms and modern decor. See price and availability.
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Top 5 things to do in Cala Ratjada
- Discover the Capdefera lighthouse
- Visit the beautiful cove of Cala Gat
- Relax at the Spa Aquarium, a place we highly recommend!
- Drive Bugs Buggy S.L. and explore Cala Ratjada
- Enjoy a beautiful day on the beach at Cala Ratjada
Where to stay in Mayorque to enjoy the beautiful beaches: Cala Millor
Want to enjoy the best beaches in Mayorque? Calla Millor is a tourist centre located between San Lorenzo and Son Servera, and one of the busiest spots during the summer season. Its immense beach has been awarded the Blue Flag. Its coastline is part of Mallorca’s nature reserve.
Cala Millor is located in the far east of Mallorca, an hour’s drive from Palma de Mallorca. Built to cater for the needs of all tourists, it is populated with bars, restaurants and hotels where you can relax while you wait for the town to come alive at night.
The beaches are the island’s trademark – with long stretches of white sand and crystal-clear waters fringed by tropical palm trees and that oh-so-pleasant summer temperature. An endless beach coastline and wild nature make Cala Millor one of the best places to stay in Mallorca, whether you’re travelling for fun, relaxation or simply to work on your tan.
Best hotels in Mayorque to enjoy the most beautiful beaches
Top of the range
Hipotels Hipocampo Palace: This 5-star resort offers unrivalled luxury and class with its huge swimming pools, private spa, in-house lounge and bedrooms. Its suites also feature modern design and a relaxing terrace where you can unwind and enjoy your stay at one of Cala Millor’s finest hotels. See price and availability.
Best value for money
❤️ CM Playa: Charming resort hotel with relaxing colours, spacious rooms, large windows and whirlpool baths. See price and facilities.
Cheap hotel
Hipotels Cala Millor: Located close to the beautiful beaches of Cala Millor, with family-friendly rooms and flat-screen TVs. See price and availability.
Flat
Apartamento Vista Mar: Private flat that embraces traditional decor and design with a comfortable bedroom. See price and availability.
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Top 5 things to do in Cala Millor
- Take a walk on the beach at Cala Millor
- Go for a ride in the Buggy 4 Fun
- Take a bike tour with Chopper Tours Mallorca
- Baan Thai Massage: if you feel like relaxing after a long day of activities
- Enjoy international and Spanish cuisine at the “Sa caleta” restaurant
Cala d’Or
Situated on the east and south coasts of Porto Colom, Cala D’Or is lined with beautiful Mediterranean beaches and has a small marina. There are a number of points of interest to visit, including the Drach caves and Mondrago National Park.
Best hotels to stay in this town
Upscale
Boutique Hotel Can Cera: Adults-only 5-star resort hotel located in the centre of the old town. With its luxurious decor, old-world ambience, spacious rooms, beautiful terrace overlooking the city streets and bathroom with jacuzzi, you couldn’t ask for anything more for a sumptuous stay in Palma de Mallorca. See price and availability.
Best value for money
❤️ Boutique Hotel Posada: 4-star hotel with clean decor, minimal aesthetics and a private pool. See price and availability.
Cheap hotels in Palma de Mayorque
Apuntadores 8: A comfortable stay in a flat with a lovely sofa, private terrace, wooden decor and free breakfast. See price and availability.
Flat
Apartamento De Diseño: Private flat with a spacious living room with sofa, modern décor and comfortable bed. See price and availability.
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Top things to do in Cala d’OR
- Visit the prehistoric village of Arta
- Visit the Acqua Life Dive Center
- Go to Cala D’or Beach
- Go to Vita Bel for a boat trip
- Go to the MDS My Diving School for exceptional scuba diving.
- Savour the wonders of Cala d’Ice
The port of Alcudia
Situated between La Puebla, Pollensa and Muro, Alcudia is undoubtedly one of the best places to stay in Mallorca, with a wide range of flats and tourist hotels.
Its traditional atmosphere, beaches, majestic stately homes, medieval historic centre and wide range of leisure activities have made this beautiful Mallorcan town with two faces one of the most popular tourist destinations.
Best hotels to stay in Alcudia
Top of the range
Grupotel Gran Vista & Spa: A luxury, family-friendly 4-star complex packed with attractions and a water park. It has a variety of pools for adults and children respectively, a rooftop restaurant where you can feel the afternoon breeze as you dine, and suites spacious enough to accommodate the whole family. See price and availability.
Best value for money
❤️ Ferrer Janeiro: Chic resort hotel with several pools, its own bike hire service and rooms decorated for the beach. See price and facilities.
Cheap hotel
Eix Platja Daurada Hotel & SPA: Budget hotel with a spa and rooms with large sofas, minimal décor and tidy beds. See price and availability.
Flat
Apartamento Enfrente: Flat opposite the long bay with family rooms and modern decor. See price and availability.
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Top 5 things to do in Alcudia
- Discover the historic old town: considered to be one of the oldest towns on Majorca, you’ll find remains from Roman times here
- Visit the church of Sant Jaume, a unique religious site in Majorca
- Take a dolphin-watching cruise: an activity that takes place around sunrise and includes breakfast on board.
- Take a boat trip and discover the caves along the coast.
- Enjoy a “coastering” activity: this consists of visiting the steep coastline by jumping off cliffs, climbing and abseiling, etc.
Where to stay in Mayorque to party: Magaluf
Magaluf is in the municipality of Calvià, in the south-west of Majorca to be precise. It is one of Mallorca’s favourite nightlife destinations. Between Punta de Sa Porrasa and Cala Vinyes lies one of the most beautiful beaches on the island, with some very friendly beach bars.
This town is considered the party capital of the island, and you’ll have no trouble finding a bar or disco to go out and have fun.
Best places to stay for partying
Upscale
Elba Sunset Mallorca Thalasso Spa: 4-star hotel complex with windows overlooking the beautiful Magaluf landscape. This hotel features an outdoor pool that comes alive at night, a private terrace, a restaurant, spacious villas and sleek décor. With great facilities and a modern look, this hotel stands out in Magaluf’s lively nightlife. See price and availability.
Best value for money
❤️ Fergus Style Tobago: Clean, freshly designed rooms with flat-screen TVs and a rooftop restaurant. See price and availability.
Cheap hotel
Apartamentos Inn: Private flat with modern design, L-shaped sofa, play area and private terrace. See price and availability.
Flat
Flat with sea views: Comfortable 3-bedroom apartment with mahogany decor, gym and 24-hour play area. See price and dispos.
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Top 5 things to do in Magaluf
- Go and discover Western Water Park Parc: this is a family water park with slides. A place that is very suitable for children with its many activities
- Visit Katmandu Park
- Enjoy the Playa de Magaluf: a calm beach with clear water.
- Try Rivareno’s famous ice cream
- Dine at Blackbeards Beach & Grill
Santa Ponsa
This town is located just a few kilometres from Palma Nova. It has a very family-friendly atmosphere, and you’ll find plenty of rentals and hotels to suit all budgets. These
In the surrounding area, you will discover natural and exceptional places such as the Tramuntana mountain range and the Sa Morisca natural park.
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Top 5 things to do in Santa Ponsa
- Have fun at Platja de Santa Ponsa: this beach is extensive and set in a bay
- Visit the Jungle Parc Mallorca: for those with a taste for adventure and tree climbing
- Cruz del Descubrimiento: a beautiful monument celebrating the Normandy landings
- Visit the Santa Ponsa Mill
- Golf Santa Ponsa
Puerto Portals
Located in Calvià, just a few kilometres from the centre of Palma. Puerto Portals is one of the most luxurious and charming spots on Mallorca. During the summer months, the town attracts both tourists and celebrities with considerable spending power. Their marina is home to yachts and luxury boats.
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Top 5 things to do in Puerto Portals
- Go to Platja De S’oratori: one of the most beautiful beaches
- Swimming at Portals Nous Beach
- Go to the Ritzi restaurant: a gourmet restaurant serving Italian cuisine located right on the waterfront in the luxurious Puerto Portals marina
- Lucy Wang Puerto Portals: another restaurant ideal for a family lunch. It offers delicious sushi and innovative French cuisine
- Shooping at the d2fashion Puerto Portals boutique
Palma Nova
Palma Nova is also in Calvià, in the south-west of Mallorca. It faces a wide bay and offers three excellent beaches: Maties, Es Carregador and Na Nadala.
In Palma Nova, the atmosphere is fairly calm and despite its small size, you’ll find some fun things to do.
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Top 5 things to do in Palma Nova ?
- Go to Palma Nova Beach: a vast beach offering water sports activities
- Visit the Oficina Municipal de Información Turística de Palmanova
- Visit the Mallorca Stand Up
- Norway Dive: a unique experience for diving fans
- Taste the specialities of Port O ‘Call Palmanova
Colonia de Sant Jordi
This town is located in the south-west of Mallorca, in the municipality of Ses Salines to be precise. In truth, it is a small fishing village that is among the best destinations for travellers who like to enjoy nature but also the sea away from tourists.
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Top 5 things to do in Colonia Sant Jordi
- Visit the Parque Nacional de Cabrera: this is a preserved natural area and a superb site for discovering much of Mallorca’s wildlife.
- Visit the Centro de Visitantes Ses Salines o Centro Interpretacion Cabrera Miroir: a children’s centre where they can discover beautiful fish.
- Surf at the Sailing Center KatamaCool: for surf lovers, this is the place to be!
- Take a trip to the Marcabrera: take a boat trip and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
- Go to Playa Es Port to relax!