A holiday in the Balearic Islands is a Mediterranean dream with a touch of true chic. A vacation amidst picturesque Spanish landscapes, which admire their spectacular beauty in the mirrors of aquamarine sea waters, is considered the lot of a select caste of wealthy tourists. But in fact, this is a completely erroneous opinion. A wide range of travelers can spend their free time in Mallorca, the largest and most charming island of the exotic archipelago. To do this, you must first slightly lower the bar of exacting claims to the service, and then choose for yourself a place in the sun in a democratic nomination: Majorca 3-star all-inclusive hotels. The same mysterious island, the gentle subtropical climate, the refined luxury of service establishments, the turquoise sea and the sun, which is painfully orange in the eyes, is a ripe orange fruit on the emerald branch of the sky. Only the cost of the tour and room in hotel apartments is much lower than in five-star residences. Can't believe it? Look and be surprised.
Riu Bali 3 *
The location is the very heart of the Playa de Palma resort. The demand in the tourist market is high, popularity among travelers is earned by the hard work of the staff and a tempting offer, not to have unnecessary trouble in the kaleidoscope of all-inclusive services. The closest comfortable beach is El Arenal, which is 2.3 km away. In 3 km there is a chic complex for water entertainment - Aqualand water park. It is not far from the island airport, 10 minutes by car, and now tourists are already unpacking their suitcases in cozy rooms, which are equipped with everything necessary for a successful stay.
The famous sights of the resort, the Basilica of Saint Francis, Parc de la Mar, Plaza del Rey Juan Carlos Ι, the Church of Saint Eulalia, Mallorca Cathedral are about 10 km away. So, if you want to get to know more about these architectural masterpieces in the Roman and Moorish style, it is better to order a taxi. Of the annoying minuses in the work, you will have to focus on the complete ban on smoking on the territory, however, for those tourists who are fans of healthy lifestyles, such news will only add points to the assessment of the location on the island.
Plazamar Serenity Resort 3 *
Works within the "all inclusive" system. The location is the local resort of Sansa Ponsa. The charming appearance of the institution is given by one of 2 swimming pools, stylized as a natural lagoon. Swimming in this warm reservoir is also pleasant for the reason that it is framed by rustling foliage of palm trees, under which it is so pleasant to hide from the hot rays of the summer sun. The second outdoor pool is usually occupied by families with children who like the fact that it is equipped with a slide.
All rooms can be categorized as "studio". The spacious, light rooms are divided into a sleeping area, a kitchenette and a seating area, without unnecessary walls. The distance to the nearest beach is 450 m, it can be reached on foot in 5-10 minutes. An assortment of buffet dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner teases the imagination and appetite with aromatic scents. For dessert, the chefs offer delicious ice cream. Suitable for families with children, in the nearest supermarket you can buy household items needed on vacation.
Pabisa Sofia 3 *
The ideal ratio of price for services and quality level according to tourists. Perfectly meets the European requirements for a 3-star accommodation facility. Excellent cuisine with tasty and satisfying "gut", the range of dishes is unusually wide and varied. The drinks are only served at an additional cost, but the quality is commendable. The diligent staff in every possible way tries to help the guests in any difficult or problematic situations and has a healthy sense of humor, which is very appealing to customers.
Renting bath and beach towels will require additional costs (1 euro per day or 10 euro deposit for the entire stay). The rooms are equipped in accordance with modern requirements, but do not differ in size. But all the guests of the establishment really like the cozy and convenient open-air pool for water procedures. In order to use the safe, you will have to pay 16 euros for 7 days. In the evenings, guests love to spend time on the cozy balconies with a glass of wine or a cup of aromatic tea. Elderly tourists complained about the lack of an elevator; they had difficulty climbing to the upper floors.
Blue Sea Cala Millor 3 *
The distance to the fully equipped Cala Millor beach is 100 m. On the beach area, guests of the island are already waiting for umbrellas, sun loungers, sanitary facilities, water attractions, cafes and snack bars. In the event that for some reason travelers did not like this beach, you can go to Cala Bona Beach, which is 1.3 km away. Standard rooms for 2-3 tourists are equipped with a balcony with beautiful views of the surrounding area.
All inclusive meals are served in the buffet style restaurant with international cuisine for all tastes. The complex has found refuge in the Cala Millor resort in the eastern region of the island. This settlement is famous for its beautiful golf courses and the miraculous stone labyrinths of the Drach caves. It is better to go on an excursion to the caves in a rented car or taxi, the distance to the natural miracle is 10 km.
The infrastructure is well developed; it will take no more than 2-3 minutes to walk to a string of bars, restaurants, souvenir stalls and shops. In the hotel itself, travelers will find a comfortable "rectangle" of an open-air swimming pool, solarium terraces and 3 cozy buildings with nice rooms. All premises in the establishments are distinguished by spacious areas; a wide range of services will help to diversify the rest.
Alcudia Garden Aparthotel 3 *
It offers guests rooms of 2 types: apartments with kitchen and standards for 2-4 persons. At first glance, the institution is captivated by the magnificent design of the premises, which was clearly worked on by the masters of their craft. Services include a fitness center, a spa with sauna and hydromassage, a cascade of tennis, archery and bicycle rentals to explore the area on your own.
The undoubted feature is the location near the stunningly beautiful bay of Alcudia. Here you can not only get aesthetic enjoyment of spectacular landscapes, but also swim on the stunning sandy beach with small yellow crystals and azure sea water. A cozy establishment hides in the shade of a lush garden with subtropical greenery and flowers. On rare days of bad weather at sea or if you just want to be lazy to your heart's content and not go anywhere, 2 well-equipped swimming pools under the piercing blue of the southern sky are of great help.
Families with young tourists will find activities at the playground or club. Travelers of all ages are entertained daily by a team of fun and skillful animators. Nearby is the natural pearl of Mallorca, and of the entire Spanish island legion as a whole - the S'Albufera Park. It is better to go for a walk in the Spanish "arboretum" by bike, the thickets of subtropical flora are huge.
Hipotels Don Juan 3 *
Luxurious location right at the edge of the seashore. The balcony of the rooms offers a wonderful view of the Mediterranean coast of the Cala Millor resort. The coastline is equipped with a slender row of umbrellas and sun loungers, between the complex and the sea there is the only obstacle - a round dance of exotic palm trees. The “all inclusive” food system, verified to the smallest detail, includes breakfasts, lunches and dinners with a variety of incredibly delicious fish and seafood dishes.
On the open terrace, guests are offered a delightful collection of exotic cocktails, which the bartender skillfully knows how to prepare. There is no need to be distracted from water procedures by the pool for a long time; hungry guests can replenish the morale of their appetite in the snack bar. The list of advantages includes 2 outdoor pools, sports equipment rental, a tour office that offers sightseeing trips.
Guides will tell you about all the delights of the island in English or German. The number of rooms cannot boast of a fresh renovation, but all rooms are of high-quality cleanliness and spacious dimensions. The work of the maids and the entire staff in general almost never raises complaints from vacationers.
Blue Sea Gran Playa 3 *
The snow-white building is incredibly reminiscent of a fashionable cruise ship that looked into the island for a tempting "resort light". The nearest beach is called Sa-Coma and is famous for the good-quality equipment of the coastal zone. There are as many as 3 colorful outdoor pools in the arsenal. The comfort zone near the man-made ponds is framed by palm trees and cozy sun terraces. In terms of food on the all-inclusive system, which is so popular among tourists, travelers never have comments.
Intermediate lines of meals between breakfast, lunch and dinner are organized in the format of serving light snacks and drinks on the terraces and by the pools. The buffet in the restaurant is always full of interesting culinary products with a touch of true Mediterranean cuisine. The institution loves to take on vacation families with children, for whom there is an entertaining club of interests.
In the evenings, the animators organize live music concerts or prepare entertainment programs for guests. You can rent a car or light personal transport such as a bicycle. You can buy a bus ticket for a self-guided tour of the famous local attraction “Dracha Cave”. The infrastructure is well developed in the vicinity. The nearest restaurants, cafes, bars and shops are no more than 2-3 minutes at a leisurely pace.
Hotel Club S'Illot 3 *
The status of the institution is a club hotel, where the same guests often stay. The reason for its enduring appeal is its location on the stunning sandy S'Illot Beach right next to the sea. If we continue the topic of water entertainment, then everything is at a high level. The institution accepts on a bed all year round, which is greatly facilitated by a well-equipped indoor pool.
In the cool season, the sauna is at the peak of popularity among travelers. The main contingent of holidaymakers is tourists from European countries who are in love with the sunny island of Mallorca. The interior design is designed in a classic style, the rooms are cozy and well equipped. The guests of the establishment especially love to bask in the gentle sun on the sun terrace or spend the whole day on the beach, which is certainly just a stone's throw away.
Throw a pebble from the balcony and immediately fall into the sea. The pedestrian street of the resort is located in the immediate vicinity, and if for some reason customers get bored with the excellent food on the buffet line, you can go to a bar, cafe or restaurant for a change, since there are so many of them nearby. The restaurant's pieta is Mediterranean and truly Major cuisine, the chefs are also experts in making wonderful sweet desserts.
Pirates Village 3 *
Will become a backdrop for a colorful vacation in the world of real dashing pirates. It is from here that they bring home a collection of the most unexpected photographs in the company of pirate tricks and charming natural landscapes of a subtropical island in the Mediterranean Sea. The place of refuge for an amazing institution is the Santa Ponsa resort. The most devoted fans have long been children, for whom the fairy tale continues here every day.
Animators who are not indifferent to their work help to add mystery to the pirate "den", which hides pools with elements of a water park, a cinema, a games room, a studio for teaching a photo craft, a lounge area with a huge TV screen. After a bright day full of dizzying adventures, it's time for the whole family to gather in cozy apartments with balconies. You can come to this institution in a large company, because many rooms are divided into a living area, a small kitchen and a bedroom, where there is enough space for everyone.
There is parking for cars and a currency exchange office. In the evenings, guests' leisure is brightened up by invited musicians and magicians. All-day chefs prepare delicious national cuisine to replenish the all-inclusive food system. You can always have a cocktail or a glass of wine in the bar with an extensive wine list and light snacks. You will have to walk 10-15 minutes to the nearest sandy beach, the distance is 400 m.
Valentin Park Club Hotel 3 *
A collection of apartments with a seating area and a dedicated area for a miniature kitchen. All buildings and a large comfortable pool seem to be immersed in the thickets of southern flora. For young tourists, there is a water playground with a separate pool and a play terrace. It is located at the intersection of roads to the center of Paguera (distance 300 m) and the beach of the same name, 400 m away. Guests fall in love at first sight with this place for its charming appearance and picturesque views from balconies and windows.
The perfect cleanliness, well-groomed park territory and the polite attitude of the staff to travelers leave pleasant memories of the rest. To their surprise, clients noticed that they did not want to leave their cozy property at all, even to the point of ignoring the beach. Everything here is so thought out and balanced that it seems so: here it is a paradise on Earth, which you just don't want to leave in the past. The hotel ensemble is located on a certain elevation, such as a hill, but this does not constitute an inconvenience for guests.
Fans of sports activities can not miss their usual workouts and practice in a hall equipped with equipment, fans of baths will find their "nirvana zone" in a sauna with an indoor pool. There is a branch of the excursion office at the reception, the food system can be selected on the spot. Provides guests with 2 options: accommodation with breakfast or all-inclusive rest.
Js Cape Colom 3 *
It accepts only an adult audience; for a vacation with kids, you will have to look for another option. The place of deployment is the resort settlement of Pueorto Colom. The location may not be very convenient for older travelers and people with disabilities. The buildings are located at the very top of a rocky hill, which gives an amazing opportunity to admire the beauty of the island from a high point.
For a young active contingent of tourists, the institution has entertainment for every taste. Spa fans will be able to participate in an endless string of relaxation offers for tired bodies. Swimmers will plunge into the fireworks of water fun on the beach or in a good outdoor pool. Fans of walking promenades will find their cherished trails in the garden area of 1000 square meters, where they can get lost among the bushes and flower beds in the impromptu "jungle". Sports people will be delighted with a wide selection of areas for "building muscles", including tennis and squash.
The residence is distinguished by the skillful craftsmanship of the chefs who serve buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. The priority in recipes and technologies is the Mediterranean format. Near the pool, you can always have a snack and quench your thirst in the snack bar with strong and soft drinks. Port Colom Resort is the owner of one of the most beautiful bays on the island. White-winged yachts and nimble boats from different countries wander here to stay. Activities for divers are organized in the region, sailboat rentals and exciting fishing trips to the open sea are offered.
Sol Cala d Or Apartamentos 3 *
The architecture of the town of Cala d'Or, with the light hand of tourists, is considered stunningly similar to the appearance of the most popular European resort of Ibiza. This complex does not lag behind in appearance from its fellows in the hotel shop. The category of the room can be chosen for any, even the most demanding taste. The guests are offered both family rooms for 2-4 persons and spacious apartments, studios and suites. In the evenings, guests love to spend time on balconies and open terraces, the air around is literally woven from the notes of the sea breeze and aromas of flowering plants and therefore tastes sweet.
The equipment of all rooms is indescribably pleased with the equipment. A set of household appliances is installed in the kitchen corner area, there are tableware and equipment necessary for self-cooking. An elevator runs to the upper floors of the building, which is very popular with older clients. Tourists also rated "excellent" in the travel diary for the excellent equipment of the beach, to which a walk lasts no more than 5 minutes and the infrastructure near the accommodation facility, rich in restaurants and shops.
There is a transfer service from / to the airport, has its own parking for vehicles, and in general is located near the center of the resort. On foot it will take 15-20 minutes to get there. Nearby there are 5 sandy beaches at once, among which you can choose the one that will meet all your wishes. Cala Gran Beach is only 250 m away and is the closest sandy area in the area. The distance to the beach kingdom with golden sand Cala de Esmeralda Beach is 400 m, its "twin brother" with smooth yellow crystals of sand Cala D'or Beach is 600 m away.
Tourists who prefer a white sandy surface will love Cala Ferrera Beach, 650 m away. For an even more remote beach, you can walk 850 m to Cala Serena Beach. It will take about an hour to get from the air harbor; the airport is located 47 km from the destination.
Bellevue Vistanova 3 *
It is located in an exotic resort called Palmanova Island, but at the same time it is located in close proximity to the "night reveler" Magaluf. Vacation here is more often chosen by young people who seek not only to indulge in beach pleasures on vacation, but also to plunge into the delights of the "broken" life of the island. The snow-white building was built in a classical style with elements of subtropical flavor. A large open-air swimming pool with a cozy sunbathing area is located under the balconies of the building.
Recently, it has undergone a major renovation, so all the premises "shine" with a fresh renovation and a pretty design. Indescribably pleased with the presence of new furniture, which is thought out to the smallest nuances of comfort. A couple of hundred meters from here stretches the main resort "thread" of the city of Punta Ballena with a suite of cafes, bars, restaurants and shops with beach goods and souvenirs. The all-inclusive food system is organized in a banal but very popular buffet category among travelers from all over the world.
The choice of dishes abounds in culinary products of all kinds of meat, poultry, fish, vegetables and seafood. The café bar and the poolside snack bar will satisfy your appetite between meals. The assortment of fruits and sweet desserts will not disappoint. The flat screen TV collection in the rooms has 2 Russian-speaking options. Guests have at their disposal 2 sandy beaches nearby. In the evenings, the on-site nightclub hospitably opens its doors.
There is a "sports area" and a playground. Without leaving the territory, tourists can exchange currency, order aromatic coffee, a delicious cocktail of Spanish alcoholic beverages at the bar and stay always connected using the zeal of the ubiquitous wi-fi. The resort is located in the very center of the island; travel time to the airport will take no more than 20-30 minutes.
Hotel Calimera Es Talaial 3 *
Tucked away from prying eyes in the epicenter of an exotic garden. The distance to the picturesque beach is tempting and small, only 100 m. Those who like to explore the surroundings in order to choose the best place under the sun on the most comfortable beach will have a difficult choice. There are 5 beach areas in the district: Calo des Pou Beach (the very near site), Cala Es Forti Beach (with pebble intersperses and a round dance of restaurants nearby, distance 200 m), Cala Egos Beach, which is half a kilometer away, the owner of the "golden" sand Cala D'or Beach (650 m), the farthest coastal stretch of Cala Gran Beach.
For lovers of colorful exoticism, there is another option to get acquainted with the natural wonders of Mallorca. A taxi or rental car can take you on a real trip and spend the day on the island's remote beachfront plantations. Popular with travelers are such representatives of the Mediterranean coast as the beaches of Cala Mondrago and Samarador (you have to go 4 km), Cala Llombards and Calo des Moro (10 km), Ses Salines, Es Karagol, Cala Angila, Es Carbo (about 20 km).
The room category is presented in 2 variants: apartments with kitchens and studios. Most of the rooms have 2 rooms: a living room and a bedroom. The range of services includes such offers as an airport shuttle (at an additional cost), parking for cars, 3 different-sized swimming pools (2 outdoors and 1 indoor spa center), visits to the wellness complex with a galaxy of spa procedures, transport rental, organization of excursions around the island.
The reception staff, who are on duty 24 hours a day, will help to solve any problems. There is a miniature supermarket, a vending machine with drinks and prepackaged fast food in a snack format. Hearty food with an excellent selection of authentic cuisine is “under the jurisdiction” of skilled chefs.
Jutlandia Family Resort 3 *
Located in one of the most popular tourist resorts in Santa Ponsa. For fun for the whole family, there are 3 beautifully designed swimming pools. All rooms are apartments of different sizes with 1 or 2 rooms. The main contingent of vacationers in this chain establishment are guests from Scotland, the country that created this hotel brand. The staff in national attire, which is distinguished by pleasant good nature, gives a stunning flavor to the institution.
A few minutes by car will help you to overcome the distance to fascinating attractions such as Kathmandu Park and the Jungle Park pirate show. The area of the resort is famous for its charming coves, but the nearest beach at 450 m, alas, attracts algae like a magnet, which leads to pollution of coastal waters. The interior design of the complex is sustained in Mediterranean motives. The wi fi service is available only in the lobby bar, which is very popular with most of the guests.
Here you can temporarily get rid of the "bad habit" of constant attachment to electronic gadgets and devote your vacation to acquaintance with the picturesque delights of Mallorca. There are always a lot of kids of all ages among the guests; on the territory you will not be bored in the epicenter of sonorous children's voices and childish pranks. The older generation can while away their leisure time at the pool table or on the tennis court.
The restaurant with Mediterranean cuisine is designed to reinforce the brutal appetite in the open air. Travelers prefer to enjoy delicious drinks and sweet desserts on the outdoor terrace or in the pool bar. In the evenings, entertainment activities for children and adults take place under the mysterious southern skies.
