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The great thing about Mallorca is that there is a huge choice of hospitable accommodation suitable for families throughout the island. You can expect a warm atmosphere with committed staff and child-friendly activities, sports and entertainment on site. All these hotels offer kids’ clubs, safe play areas and supervised swimming pools, as well as cultural and adventure trips for adults to water parks, interactive museums and attractions. Suites, connecting rooms and additional sofa beds are offered, while services such as babysitting, toys, cots and stroller rentals make life easier for parents. Child-friendly menus are available, special treats are often stocked in the minibar and there are often special areas for teenagers too. These are the best family hotels in Mallorca.
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It would be almost impossible to find a more family-friendly experience than at this luxury all-inclusive five-star resort on the island’s east coast. Ikos prides itself on providing children of all ages with a range of fun activities, including a nursery, a kids’ club and a brilliant teenagers’ club. In addition to family rooms, stroller rental and babysitting services, the resort offers discos and entertainment, excursions and many sports, including football training. Children’s menus and even freshly prepared baby food are offered.
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The appeal of this all-inclusive five-star resort is that it effortlessly combines luxury with first-class facilities for the whole family. In a private setting, just a 10-minute walk from the nearest beach, it offers a choice of five themed restaurants, twelve swimming pools and three kids’ clubs. Six low-rise blocks with luxurious, well-appointed bedrooms are spread across the lush, green grounds. It may be a kid’s paradise, but with a huge spa, gym and adults-only pool, couples will love it too.
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In the east of the island, the luxurious five-star Cap Vemell Grand Hotel complex, which overlooks a green valley with views of the sea, is a paradise for families. The rooms have extra beds and cots on request. Children’s menus are available, as well as a child-friendly swimming pool and during the summer there are special activities and excursions. The resort is a five-minute drive from a quiet golden beach with nearby cafes and restaurants.
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The grand five-star St Regis Mardavall hotel with sea views offers discreet service in a private setting that will delight families. Facilities include a spa, indoor and outdoor swimming pool, children’s pool, club and games area. You can enjoy fun family activities, such as sailing on the hotel’s traditional fishing boat, or visiting the Marineland and Aqualand water parks nearby. Tennis lessons are available and visits to Rafa Nadal’s Tennis Museum can be arranged. Highchairs, children’s menus and childcare are offered.
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The friendly, family-run, 4-star Hotel Bonsol has been welcoming families for more than six decades. The facilities, which are second to none, are located on two different levels of the expansive building, linked by a series of lifts. There is a private bijou beach, a saltwater pool, a children’s pool and a club offering excursions, craft activities and swimming lessons. There is a tennis court, a pétanque court and an indoor games room. The indoor and beach restaurants offer children’s menus and a babysitter can be arranged.
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With a safe sandy beach on your doorstep, Illa d’Or is a popular choice for families in summer. The hotel pool is relatively small, but the Illa d’Or apartments opposite the gate have a beautiful private garden, a large swimming pool and tennis courts. Families staying here can cook for themselves or use the hotel’s restaurant. The hotel also has its own jetty, from where its own llaut (a traditional fishing boat with sails) picks up guests for private morning, afternoon or sunset cruises. Cots are available free of charge and children’s menus are available.
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The Jumeirah is situated on the edge of a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean Sea on Mallorca’s rugged north-west coast, with views of the beautiful Port de Sóller and the Tramuntana Mountains. This is a great area for walking, cycling or exploring villages and the coastline by car. The hotel is modern but not overly designed and you feel like you are somewhere special. There is a large family pool and a separate adults only pool. It also has a kids’ club, where children can enjoy activities such as painting and crafts.
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This well-run, all-inclusive, four-star family resort has plenty of facilities to keep children entertained during their stay. The property is located on the safe sandy beach of Cala Mesquida and has beautifully maintained grounds with three swimming pools, a children’s pool and a life-size pirate play ship. A spa, indoor pool and three kids’ clubs for different age groups are on offer, as well as live entertainment and activities such as horse riding and snorkeling. Child-friendly menus are offered, as well as spacious family rooms.
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Set on extensive private grounds near a golf course, the 4-star Hotel Lindner is a quiet, family-friendly resort. Just ten kilometers away is Magaluf with its many children’s attractions, such as go-karting, a much-loved Pirates Adventure Show, zip-lining, water parks and the Katmandu theme park. On site you will find a spa, a large swimming pool, the Bendi Kids Club and a shaded playground. Swimming lessons are provided and you can play table tennis for free. All rooms and suites have sofa beds, and child-oriented menus are available in the two restaurants.
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The four-star Mon Port Hotel & Spa, run by a Mallorcan family, is located at the foot of the Tramuntanas, close to Andratx Bay. This is a vibrant, modern hotel with an inviting spa, excellent facilities and a warm and friendly environment for guests of all ages. There are relaxing outdoor seating areas with comfortable wicker chairs throughout. The busy and cheerful reception team always has time for a chat and help. In addition to cots, extra beds and children’s menus, there is a supervised mini club, offering daily activities, and a children’s pool.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which part of Mallorca is best for families?
The municipality of Calvia and the towns of Alcúdia and Port de Pollença have family-friendly hotels, large beaches, theme parks, water parks and activities such as crazy golf and go-karting. Soller on the rugged north-west coast, a UNESCO heritage site, is ideal for walking and cycling with older children.