The best family hotels in Majorca for toddlers, tweens and teens
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The joy of Majorca is that there is a huge selection of welcoming properties island-wide catering for family needs. A warm ambience with engaged staff can be expected and on-site child-friendly activities, sports and entertainment. All these hotels will offer kids’ clubs, safe play areas and supervised pools as well as more grown-up cultural and adventure-led outings to waterparks, interactive museums and attractions. Suites, adjoining rooms and additional sofa beds are offered, while services that include babysitting, toy, cot and pushchair hire make life easier for parents. Child-friendly menus are provided, special treats are often stashed away in minibars and there's frequently dedicated spaces for teens, too. Here are the best family hotels in Majorca.
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At a glance, the best family hotels in Majorca
Best value family hotel in Majorca – Viva Cala Mesquida Resort & Spa
Best luxury family hotel in Majorca – St Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort
Best all-inclusive family hotel in Majorca – Ikos Porto Petro
It would be near impossible to find a more family-friendly experience than at this deluxe all-inclusive five-star resort on the east coast of the island. Ikos prides itself on providing children of all ages with plenty of fun activities which include a crèche, kids club and a brilliant teens club. Aside from family rooms, pram hire and babysitting service, the resort offers discos and entertainment, excursions and many sports, including football training. Child 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 all the family. In a private setting, just a 10-minute walk to the nearest beach, it offers a choice of five themed restaurants, 12 pools and three children’s clubs. Six low-rise blocks with deluxe, well-equipped bedrooms are scattered about the lush, verdant grounds. It may be a kids’ 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 verdant valley with views to the sea, is a mecca for families. Rooms include extra beds and on request, cots. Children’s menus are provided as well as a child-friendly pool and during the summer, there are special activities and excursions. The resort is five minutes’ by car from a peaceful golden beach with nearby cafés and restaurants.
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The grand, sea-facing five-star St Regis Mardavall provides discreet service in a private setting that will delight families. Facilities include a spa, indoor and outdoor pool, children’s pool, and club and play zone. Fun family activities can be enjoyed such as sailing on the hotel’s traditional fishing boat, or visiting Marineland and Aqualand waterpark close by. Tennis lessons are on tap and visits to Rafa Nadal’s tennis museum can be arranged. High chairs, children’s menus and babysitting are offered.
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The friendly, family-owned four-star 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 sprawling building which is connected by a series of lifts. There is a private bijou-beach, saltwater pool and children’s pool and club offering excursions, crafts and swimming lessons. A tennis court, boules pitch and an indoor playroom are provided. The indoor and beachside restaurants offer children’s menus and babysitting can be arranged.
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Having a safe, sandy beach on its doorstep makes Illa d'Or a popular choice for families in summer. The hotel's pool is relatively small, but the Illa d’Or apartments opposite the front gate have a wonderful private garden, big pool and tennis courts, and families staying in these can self-cater or use the hotel’s restaurant. The hotel also has a private 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 set on the edge of a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean on the rugged northwest coast of Majorca, with views of pretty Port de Sóller and the Tramuntana mountains. This is a terrific area for walking, cycling or exploring villages and the coastline by car. The hotel is modern but not over-designed, and you feel you are somewhere special. There's a big family pool, and a separate one for adults only. It also has a kids' club, where children can have a go at activities including painting and crafts.
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This well-run, all-inclusive four-star family resort has enough facilities to keep children busy for the duration of their stay. Situated by the safe and sandy beach of Cala Mesquida, the property has beautifully maintained grounds that include three pools, a children’s pool and a life-sized pirate play ship. A spa, indoor pool and three children’s clubs for different age groups are provided as well as live entertainment and activities that include horse riding and snorkelling. Child-friendly menus are offered as well as spacious family rooms.
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Set in extensive private grounds by a golf course, the four-star Lindner is a tranquil family-friendly resort. Just six miles away is Magaluf with its many children’s attractions such as go-karting, a well-loved Pirates Adventure Show, zip-lining, water parks and the Katmandu theme park. Within the grounds there’s a spa, large pool, Bendi Kids Club and a shaded playground. Swimming lessons are provided and complimentary table tennis. All rooms and suites include sofa beds, and child-focused menus are available in the two restaurants.
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The Majorcan family-owned four-star Mon Port Hotel & Spa is situated in the foothills of the Tramuntanas, close to Andratx bay. This is a lively, modern hotel with an inviting spa, providing excellent facilities and a warm and friendly environment for guests of all ages. There are relaxed al fresco seating areas with comfortable wicker chairs dotted about. The busy and cheerful reception team always have time to chat and offer assistance. As well as cots, extra beds and children's menus, there is a supervised mini club offering daily activities, and a kids' pool.
Frequently asked questions
Which part of Majorca is best for families?
The municipality of Calvia and towns of Alcúdia and Port de Pollença have family-friendly hotels, large beaches, theme parks, water parks and activities such as crazy golf and karting. Soller on the rugged northwest coast, a Unesco Heritage Site, is ideal for walking and cycling with older children.
