Best family hotels Mallorca: where to stay in Alcudia, Cala Bona, Puerto Pollensa and beyond

Less than 100 metres from one of Mallorca’s best beaches in Puerto Pollensa, the Puerto Azul Suite Hotel is Mumsnetters’ pick for the best family hotel in Mallorca. With its vast, kid-friendly pool and beautiful mountain views, each suite has a terrace or a balcony so you can sit outside after the children are in bed.

Mumsnetters say the buffet-style breakfast is particularly good at the Puerto Azul. If lounging on the beach or by the pool isn’t your thing, head to the nearby marina or explore Alcudia’s pretty old town.

A family-friendly hotel that won’t break the bank? Step forward the Eix Lagotel, a lakeside resort in Playa de Muro with a big pool, clean, air conditioned apartments and plenty to keep the kids entertained. The beach is 10 minutes’ walk away, but there’s everything you need on-site including a gym, three pools, tennis courts, mini golf, a sauna and a hot tub.

The hotel is right next to the S’Albufera Nature Reserve, and there are mountains a few miles inland, if you fancy a bit of adventure between beach days.

On the east coast of Mallorca, the five-star TUI Blue Sensatori Bio Mar is a luxurious retreat that's fully geared up for families. In addition to the main pool, there's an activity pool and a kids' pool with hippo and turtle jets, and there's a range of kids' clubs that cater to children aged between three and 12.

It's easy to explore the Sa Coma area on foot thanks to a traffic-free promenade of shops and restaurants, and the Biomar puts you around a 10-15 minute walk from the beach.

Foodie families will love exploring no fewer than seven on-site restaurants where cuisine ranges from Italian to Indian, as well as a main restaurant with a dedicated kids' buffet section.

For a holiday where everything is taken care of, Villaconcha Hotel and Apartments is a great choice. It has several kid-friendly pools, loads of activities and each room comes with a private balcony. Breakfast can be served in your room free of charge, which is always a godsend with kids. The nearest beach is just a few minutes’ walk away, and there are diving and horse riding experiences available locally.

With 13 hotels dotted around Mallorca, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to the Zafiro chain. Mumsnetters like the Zafiro Mallorca, which is sandwiched between the beautiful Can Picafort beach and S’Albufera National Park. Staying at the Zafiro Mallorca gives you access to an epic collection of outdoor pools, as well as a sauna, a hot tub and an indoor pool. The suites have a kitchenette, which always makes travelling with kids (and catering to their varied eating habits) that bit easier.

In Cala Bona on Mallorca’s northeast coast, the TUI BLUE Grupotel Mallorca Mar is set in lush grounds dotted with palm trees and lawns where children can run around and play. We love the covered outdoor terrace at the main buffet restaurant for epic coastal views while the kids tuck into familiar dishes from the children’s buffet.

The TUI BLUE kids’ clubs run six days a week and are a great place for your children to make new friends while you head to the on-site spa. There’s also plenty of day and night entertainment from the TUI entertainment team including BlueFIt for Families sessions for active families. Little ones will love the mini disco each evening, with the chance to meet loveable TUI mascots Barnse and Captain T. 

A massage takes holiday chillaxing to another level, and if spa treatments are your thing, Playa Mar hotel is the perfect place for your next family getaway. Kids are kept well entertained with outdoor and indoor pools, a splash park and a programme of activities. This leaves you free to enjoy the on-site Turkish baths, thermal loungers and beauty treatments. Suites have their own balcony, air conditioning and views of the pools or mountains.

Travelling with little ones can be a real chore, and once you get to your destination you’re definitely going to be ready for a break. The VIVA Sunrise has everything you need for a relaxing stay with babies and toddlers, including pools, a playground, a mini market stocked with essentials and friendly, English-speaking staff. Each suite has a kitchenette and a private terrace or balcony, and it’s just a five-minute walk to the nearest beach.

Nearest airport: Palma de Mallorca (28.3 miles)