Palma All Inclusive Hotels: Where to Stay and When to Go

An all-inclusive board basis generally bundles your breakfast, lunch and dinner, usually served buffet-style, with local alcoholic and soft drinks and snacks between meals. Imported spirits, premium wines and à la carte dining are often charged as extras, and the exact list varies from one hotel to the next, so it is worth reading the board description before you book.

For a Palma de Mallorca all inclusive stay, the appeal is simple: your daily costs are settled before you fly, which leaves you free to spend on what the city does well, such as an afternoon at Fundació Miró Mallorca or a ticket for the Museu de Mallorca.

Palma itself is the natural base. It is the coastal member of this area, a city of around 438,000 people with 34 listed sights, and it is where larger hotels and all-inclusive options are most likely to be found. Staying here means the cathedral, the Basilica of St. Francis, the Consolat de Mar and the Portopí Lighthouse are all close at hand, and Bellver Castle is about 2 miles from the centre.

Marratxí lies around 6 miles inland and has no coastline, so it suits travellers who would rather sleep somewhere quieter and drive in. For most families looking for all inclusive hotels in Palma, Mallorca, the city side keeps the pool, the sea and the sights within easy reach.

May and June are the sweet spot. Average highs climb from 24°C in May to 29°C in June, with only five to seven rainy days a month. July and August are the hottest months at around 32°C and almost dry, which is when a shaded pool and an all-day drinks package earn their keep.

September still reaches 28°C but is the wettest month, with around 10 rainy days, and October averages 24°C. From November to March daytime highs sit between 15°C and 19°C, which suits sightseeing more than sunbathing.

Most British travellers book all inclusive holidays in Palma, Majorca as a package: flights to Palma de Mallorca airport, the hotel and the transfer in one booking. With the drive to both Palma and Marratxí taking roughly 7 minutes, the transfer is one of the shortest you will find in Spain, which is a real help with tired children after an early flight.

Families should note that prices for packages rise during the UK school holidays, so travelling in May, early June or the October half-term shoulder can make a difference. Check whether the board basis includes snacks and late drinks, and whether children's meals are covered. You can compare Jet2holidays, TUI, loveholidays and On the Beach deals here, alongside hotel prices, tours and car hire.