The perfect family hotel isn’t the one with the biggest pool. It’s the one where parents actually get to finish a coffee while it’s still hot.
Mallorca is one of the easiest places in Europe for a family holiday. Flights from the UK are short, transfers are quick and the island has long, shallow sandy beaches where little ones can paddle safely. The best hotels in Mallorca for families add the rest: kids’ clubs, splash parks, family rooms with space for everyone and restaurants that don’t mind a bit of noise.
In this article we’ve picked ten family hotels across the island, from five-star resorts with swim-up suites to good-value aparthotels by the beach. You’ll also find tips on which part of Mallorca to choose with children and answers to the questions parents ask most. If you’re planning days out too, have a look at our guides to the water parks in Mallorca and the caves in Mallorca.
The best areas to stay in Mallorca with family
The bay of Alcúdia, in the north, is the classic choice for a family holiday. Playa de Muro and Port d’Alcúdia have miles of soft sand and calm, shallow water, and the old town of Alcúdia is great for an evening stroll. Puerto Pollensa, a little further north, is quieter and more traditional.
The east coast, around Cala Millor, Cala d’Or and Porto Cristo, mixes small coves with long beaches and is close to the famous caves. The south-west, with Palmanova, Magaluf and Santa Ponsa, is closest to the airport and the theme parks, including Western Water Park and Marineland. Families with small children usually avoid the busiest parts of Magaluf at night, but the resorts around it are lively and practical.
Zafiro Palace Alcudia
Zafiro Palace Alcudia is a five-star, all-suite resort on the edge of Playa de Muro, a short walk from Alcúdia beach. Families can choose one- and two-bedroom suites, many of them swim-up, so the kids can step straight from the terrace into the pool. There’s a free kids’ club for children aged four to fifteen, split into age groups, and five restaurants that keep everyone happy. Luxury all-inclusive packages are available and take the stress out of mealtimes. It’s one of the best family hotels in Mallorca if you want space, style and a beach within easy reach.
Iberostar Waves Alcudia Park
Iberostar Waves Alcudia Park, formerly the Iberostar Alcudia Park, is a four-star hotel right on Playa de Muro, with direct access to the sand. Younger kids love the Aquafun water play area and splash pool, and there’s also a heated indoor pool for cooler days. The Star Camp kids’ club has groups for children from four to seventeen. Family rooms and suites come with pool or sea views, and you can choose all-inclusive or half board. You get a beachfront hotel without paying five-star prices.
Iberostar Selection Playa de Muro Village
Just along the same beach, Iberostar Selection Playa de Muro Village is designed entirely around families. Every room is a family suite, with garden, pool or sea views - the largest sit right on the beachfront. The Aquafun area has three children’s pools, and the Star Camp kids’ club runs from spring to autumn for different age groups. Parents get a spa that’s family-friendly in the morning and adults-only in the afternoon. With young children, you’ll love having calm, shallow water a few steps from your room.
PortBlue Club Pollentia Resort & Spa
PortBlue Club Pollentia Resort & Spa is a large, village-style resort between Alcúdia and Puerto Pollensa, set in large gardens on the bay of Pollença. There’s no sandy beach on site, but a free shuttle runs to Puerto Pollensa, and the lagoon-style family pool with a swim-up bar makes up for it. The kids’ club caters for children up to twelve, and older kids can try sailing, diving or cycling at the resort’s centres. Village rooms and suites have sofa beds, so families of four fit comfortably. Active families who like sport and plenty of space will feel at home here.
Blau Punta Reina Family Resort
Blau Punta Reina Family Resort sits on the east coast between the coves of Cala Mandía and Cala Estany d’en Mas, a short drive from Porto Cristo. The resort has three outdoor pools, a children’s pool and an aqua park with slides and a pirate-ship splash area. There are kids’ and teen clubs, and around 40,000 square metres of gardens to explore. All inclusive is available, and junior suites sleep up to four. Note that the grounds have lots of steps, so it’s less suited to pushchairs.
Ikos Porto Petro
Ikos Porto Petro is one of the most luxurious family resorts in Mallorca. It opened in 2023 on a peninsula between two sandy coves near Portopetro, next to the Mondragó Natural Park. The all-inclusive concept includes menus created with Michelin-starred chefs and even dinners at selected local restaurants. Children are well looked after, with a crèche from six months, a free kids’ club for ages four to twelve, a teen club and a football academy. Interconnecting family rooms and residences with private pools suit bigger groups. Save it for a special family holiday when only five-star service will do.
VIVA Cala Mesquida Resort & Spa
VIVA Cala Mesquida Resort & Spa is about 100 metres from Cala Mesquida, one of the least developed beaches on the island, with sand dunes behind it. The resort has several outdoor pools, a heated indoor pool and a pirate-ship splash area that younger kids adore. There’s a mini club and a maxi club for children from three to twelve. Rooms are apartment-style, with family suites and sea-view options, some with a private plunge pool. Don’t confuse it with VIVA Cala Mesquida Suites & Spa next door, which is adults-only.
SOL by Meliá Katmandú Park and Resort
SOL by Meliá Katmandú Park and Resort in Magaluf is the hotel for kids who want non-stop action. It sits right next to the Katmandu Park theme park, with splash parks and water slides on the doorstep. The resort has a lagoon-style family pool, children’s pools and a kids’ club, and themed family rooms and suites make the stay feel like part of the adventure. All inclusive is available. Magaluf can be noisy at night, so ask for a room away from the main street if you have young children.
Zafiro Palace Palmanova
Zafiro Palace Palmanova is a five-star, all-suite resort a short stroll from the beach in Palmanova, around 20 minutes from Palma airport. It has infinity pools, a children’s pool with a pirate ship and slides, a splash pool and an indoor pool. Families can book swim-up junior suites, one- and two-bedroom suites or penthouses with a rooftop jacuzzi. There’s a free kids’ club, and you can choose between bed and breakfast, half board and all-inclusive. The location makes it an easy base for exploring the south-west and Palma de Mallorca.
Hipotels Cala Millor Park
Hipotels Cala Millor Park is the most budget-friendly choice on this list. The four-star hotel stands on the promenade in the centre of Cala Millor, about 100 metres from a long, gently sloping sandy beach. It has a lagoon-style pool, a children’s pool and a mini club for kids aged four to twelve in season. Junior suites sleep three or four, and the one-bedroom apartments have a kitchen, which helps keep costs down. Choose it for a central location and simple comfort, with the caves of Porto Cristo a short drive away.
Tips for booking a family hotel in Mallorca
Book early for July and August, when school holidays in the UK and across Europe fill the best family rooms months ahead. If your children are small, check the age groups and opening months of the kids’ club, as some clubs only run in high season. Look for family rooms with a separate sleeping area or interconnecting rooms, so the evenings don’t end at 8pm for everyone. And if you plan to explore, a hire car with child seats makes days out much easier.
All-inclusive deals are popular with families because they make costs predictable and save you from hunting for lunch with tired kids. Half board can be better value if you’re staying near a lively resort centre with plenty of restaurants. If the bay of Alcúdia is your first choice, you can compare hotels in Port d’Alcúdia on Booking.com.
Best family hotels in Mallorca FAQ
Which part of Mallorca is best for families?
The bay of Alcúdia, with Playa de Muro and Port d’Alcúdia, is the best part of Mallorca for families with young children. The beaches are long, sandy and very shallow, and there are plenty of family hotels right on the sand. Cala Millor on the east coast and Palmanova in the south-west are good alternatives.
What are some good 5-star family hotels in Majorca?
Zafiro Palace Alcudia, Zafiro Palace Palmanova and Ikos Porto Petro are three of the best 5-star family hotels in Majorca. All three have kids’ clubs, family suites and several pools. Ikos Porto Petro is the most luxurious, while the Zafiro hotels are known for their swim-up suites.
Which family hotels in Mallorca have water slides?
Blau Punta Reina Family Resort has its own aqua park with slides, and Zafiro Palace Palmanova has a pirate-ship pool with slides. SOL by Meliá Katmandú Park and Resort sits next to splash parks with water slides. For even more slides, spend a day at one of the island’s water parks.
Where is the quietest family resort in Mallorca?
Cala Mesquida, in the north-east, is one of the quietest family resorts in Mallorca, with a single beach backed by dunes. Puerto Pollensa and Portopetro are also calm and traditional. Avoid central Magaluf if you want peaceful evenings with small children.
When should I book a family hotel in Mallorca?
Book three to six months ahead for July and August, especially if you need a family suite or interconnecting rooms. In May, June and September there’s more choice, the beaches are quieter and the sea is warm enough for swimming.
