The two-and-a-half-pearl Club Hotel Tropicana Mallorca is a large all-inclusive resort with 356 rooms scattered around almost 25 acres of lush Mediterranean gardens on the island's east coast. The valley setting overlooking a small sandy bay is undoubtedly picturesque, but the location can feel remote and the grounds can be a challenge to get around. Unfortunately, rooms are basic and dated -- we spotted tube TVs and there's no free Wi-Fi -- and some of the cheaper rooms are a trek (or a minibus ride) from hotel's facilities. Even so, there's plenty of entertainment and activities for everyone, especially families with kids. For a more traditional resort-style hotel, the clifftop Hotel Globales America nearby is also child-friendly and all-inclusive.
The two-and-a-half-pearl Club Hotel Tropicana Mallorca is a large all-inclusive resort with 356 rooms scattered around almost 25 acres of lush Mediterranean gardens on the island's east coast. The valley setting overlooking a small sandy bay is undoubtedly picturesque, but the location can feel remote and the grounds can be a challenge to get around. Unfortunately, rooms are basic and dated -- we spotted tube TVs and there's no free Wi-Fi -- and some of the cheaper rooms are a trek (or a minibus ride) from hotel's facilities. Even so, there's plenty of entertainment and activities for everyone, especially families with kids. For a more traditional resort-style hotel, the clifftop Hotel Globales America nearby is also child-friendly and all-inclusive.
The Hotel HYB Eurocalas deviates little from the classic family-friendly, all-inclusive mega-resort mold, and is spread over five buildings, featuring extensive grounds and facilities. Renovations in 2016 have brought the 397 rooms and apartments up to date, and most look out towards superb sea and mountain views. Its Cales de Mallorca setting doesn't offer a great deal beyond a few restaurants and a beach that's mostly crowded over the summer. Four swimming pools, two kids' clubs, and a water park mean the little ones won't want to leave the mid-range complex anyway. A decent all-inclusive plan provides more reason to stay on-site, though overcrowding in the restaurant can get annoying. Local competition comes in the form of the even larger Club Cala Romani, which is cheaper, but has dated and basic rooms.
The Hotel HYB Eurocalas deviates little from the classic family-friendly, all-inclusive mega-resort mold, and is spread over five buildings, featuring extensive grounds and facilities. Renovations in 2016 have brought the 397 rooms and apartments up to date, and most look out towards superb sea and mountain views. Its Cales de Mallorca setting doesn't offer a great deal beyond a few restaurants and a beach that's mostly crowded over the summer. Four swimming pools, two kids' clubs, and a water park mean the little ones won't want to leave the mid-range complex anyway. A decent all-inclusive plan provides more reason to stay on-site, though overcrowding in the restaurant can get annoying. Local competition comes in the form of the even larger Club Cala Romani, which is cheaper, but has dated and basic rooms.
The standout feature of the Apartments HSM Calas Park is undoubtedly its hilltop setting and spectacular sea-view panoramas. Sadly the complex itself feels mostly dated and tired and in much need of a refresh. Its 137 one-bedroom apartments, while also old-fashioned, are well-maintained with most providing at least partial sea views. Families with kids are kept entertained throughout the day by enthusiastic staff, and an all-inclusive plan means all food and drink is covered. Local competition includes the Hotel HYB Eurocalas, which is also a child-friendly all-inclusive, though with a more fresh and modern vibe -- and fewer steps.
The standout feature of the Apartments HSM Calas Park is undoubtedly its hilltop setting and spectacular sea-view panoramas. Sadly the complex itself feels mostly dated and tired and in much need of a refresh. Its 137 one-bedroom apartments, while also old-fashioned, are well-maintained with most providing at least partial sea views. Families with kids are kept entertained throughout the day by enthusiastic staff, and an all-inclusive plan means all food and drink is covered. Local competition includes the Hotel HYB Eurocalas, which is also a child-friendly all-inclusive, though with a more fresh and modern vibe -- and fewer steps.
The Hotel Globales America is a '70s-era, all-inclusive property with a prime clifftop setting in a relatively remote spot on Majorca's east coast. It's an upper-middle-range resort that certainly doesn't break the mold, and offers buffet dining, good kids' facilities, and a couple good-size pools. Sea views from every room are the main draw, and most (but not all) rooms had a modern refit in 2015. Dining isn't the hotel's forte, though there's plenty of pizza and ice cream on offer throughout the day. Overall, this is a perfectly passable option that would appeal to anyone looking for a week or two at an all-inclusive in the sun; the nearby Hotasa Hotel Samoa offers a similar setup, but with the option of room-only rates, too.
The Hotel Globales America is a '70s-era, all-inclusive property with a prime clifftop setting in a relatively remote spot on Majorca's east coast. It's an upper-middle-range resort that certainly doesn't break the mold, and offers buffet dining, good kids' facilities, and a couple good-size pools. Sea views from every room are the main draw, and most (but not all) rooms had a modern refit in 2015. Dining isn't the hotel's forte, though there's plenty of pizza and ice cream on offer throughout the day. Overall, this is a perfectly passable option that would appeal to anyone looking for a week or two at an all-inclusive in the sun; the nearby Hotasa Hotel Samoa offers a similar setup, but with the option of room-only rates, too.
The 323-room HSM Canarios Park is an all-inclusive hotel that is a fine choice for travelers looking to enjoy sun and unlimited (but average) food and drink at a budget price. While there isn't much going on in the immediate area of the hotel, it has two large pools, plentiful entertainment, numerous sports facilities, and is near a pretty, peaceful beach. It's also worth considering the neighboring Hotel Riu Tropicana, though prices there may be slightly higher.
The 323-room HSM Canarios Park is an all-inclusive hotel that is a fine choice for travelers looking to enjoy sun and unlimited (but average) food and drink at a budget price. While there isn't much going on in the immediate area of the hotel, it has two large pools, plentiful entertainment, numerous sports facilities, and is near a pretty, peaceful beach. It's also worth considering the neighboring Hotel Riu Tropicana, though prices there may be slightly higher.
Many guests spend their entire stay on-site at this massive all-inclusive hotel. Between the three large and very clean pools, the plentiful sun loungers, the location within easy walking access of three different nearby beach coves, the in-house entertainment, and the variety of food and alcohol, there is enough to satisfy a non-demanding traveler who is content to get what she pays for. This budget hotel has 454 guest rooms and apartments, all with very basic decor and terraces; tube TVs are available to rent. The hotel is completely in line with the budget all-inclusive Mallorca experience, but the nearby ClubHotel Riu Tropicana is slightly more popular (and also slightly more expensive).
Many guests spend their entire stay on-site at this massive all-inclusive hotel. Between the three large and very clean pools, the plentiful sun loungers, the location within easy walking access of three different nearby beach coves, the in-house entertainment, and the variety of food and alcohol, there is enough to satisfy a non-demanding traveler who is content to get what she pays for. This budget hotel has 454 guest rooms and apartments, all with very basic decor and terraces; tube TVs are available to rent. The hotel is completely in line with the budget all-inclusive Mallorca experience, but the nearby ClubHotel Riu Tropicana is slightly more popular (and also slightly more expensive).
Though most of the decor and facilities at the 331-room Hotel Samoa have seen better decades, a few remnants from the '60s don't spoil this all-inclusive property from being a decent mid-range family beach holiday. While there are plenty of kids splashing in the pool and long lines in the food and bar areas, the few-minutes walk to a nice swimmable beach makes for a good escape. Rooms are spacious, and have flat-screen TVs and terraces, some with views of the sea. For fewer crowds and slightly better service at a property also overlooking a nice beach, the neighboring Hotel Perla S'Illot is worth looking into.
Though most of the decor and facilities at the 331-room Hotel Samoa have seen better decades, a few remnants from the '60s don't spoil this all-inclusive property from being a decent mid-range family beach holiday. While there are plenty of kids splashing in the pool and long lines in the food and bar areas, the few-minutes walk to a nice swimmable beach makes for a good escape. Rooms are spacious, and have flat-screen TVs and terraces, some with views of the sea. For fewer crowds and slightly better service at a property also overlooking a nice beach, the neighboring Hotel Perla S'Illot is worth looking into.
