Cheap Hotels in Magaluf: Where to Stay and How to Book

Magaluf itself is the smaller of the two, with around 5,300 residents, and it is where you will find Western Water Park, themed around Western Land, Indian Town and El Paso, about a mile out. The cove of Cala Vinyes is roughly a mile away, and the Naveta Alemany archaeological site sits on the doorstep for anyone who wants a slice of the island's past between swims.

Palmanova, about a mile east and home to around 7,000 people, has the denser cluster of beaches: Palmanova beach itself, Na Nadala and platja del Carregador are all within half a mile or so, with Son Caliu Beach and Platja de l'Hostalet a little further. Marineland Mallorca is about 2 miles away, and the Castle of Bendinat and the coves of Cala Comtessa and Caleta de Bendinat lie 3 to 4 miles along the coast towards Palma. Staying here puts you a shade closer to the airport and the city, which is about 6 miles from Magaluf.

The searches British travellers make for this stretch tell their own story. Family hotels in Magaluf are in demand, which makes sense with two water and marine parks within a couple of miles and gently shelving town beaches close by. At the other end, adult only hotels in Magaluf are a popular request for couples and groups who want a pool without inflatables. Self-catering aparthotels also feature in what people look for, useful if you prefer your own kitchen for breakfasts.

If you would rather have space and privacy, villas to rent in Magaluf, Majorca are worth considering, particularly for larger groups or several families travelling together. A villa base on this coast still keeps you within a short drive of the beaches and the airport, and you can compare car hire on this page if you plan to explore beyond the bay.

Most British visitors book Magaluf flights and hotel together as a package, which bundles the flight from a UK airport, your room and the transfer from Palma de Mallorca. With a drive of only around 15 to 16 minutes, the transfer is one of the shortest you will find, so it rarely eats into your first day. You can compare deals from Jet2holidays, TUI, loveholidays and On the Beach here, and check board basis carefully: half board or all inclusive suits families near the parks, while room only works if you plan to eat out in Palmanova or Palma.

Timing matters as much as the hotel. May and June are the sweet spot, with highs of 24°C and 29°C and little rain, while July and August reach 32°C and coincide with UK school holidays, when prices across the board tend to climb. September and October are still warm at 28°C and 24°C but bring more rain days. If a cheap flight and hotel to Magaluf is the goal, travelling outside school holidays is the most reliable lever you have.