Palma Nova Majorca Hotels: Where to Stay and How to Book
Resort · Balearic Islands · Mallorca · Spain
Choosing between Palma Nova Majorca hotels comes down to a short stretch of coast on Mallorca's south-west, where Palmanova itself runs straight into Magaluf about a mile away. Palma de Mallorca airport, with direct flights from the UK, is roughly 15 minutes by road, so you can be on the sand the afternoon you land. Palmanova is the slightly larger of the two, with a string of beaches from platja del Carregador to Son Caliu, while Magaluf adds Western Water Park and the cove of Cala Vinyes. Below, I set out where to base yourself, what kind of stay suits each spot, and how to time your booking. You can compare live hotel prices on this page.
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- Palma de Mallorca airport is about 15 minutes away, with direct flights from the UK.
- Palmanova beach is a group of sandy bays, with platja del Carregador right in town.
- Marineland Mallorca and Western Water Park are both within about two miles.
Resorts and towns near Palma Nova
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PalmanovaIlles Balears
9 sights · 15 min from PMI · on the coast
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MagalufIlles Balears · 1 mile from Palma Nova
3 sights · 16 min from PMI · on the coast
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Compare hotels (opens Booking.com in a new tab)Where to base yourself
Palmanova is the heart of the resort, home to around 7,000 people and the closer of the two to most of the beaches. Platja del Carregador sits right in the centre, with Na Nadala and Son Caliu Beach about half a mile along the shore and Platja de l'Hostalet a little further. Marineland Mallorca is roughly a mile away, and the Castle of Bendinat around two and a half miles towards Palma. If you want the beach on your doorstep and an easy walk to everything, this is the base to choose.
Magaluf lies about a mile west, a touch smaller at around 5,300 residents, and roughly 16 minutes from the airport. It puts you closer to Western Water Park, with its Western Land, Indian Town and El Paso zones, and to the small cove of Cala Vinyes. The prehistoric Naveta Alemany is nearby too. Because the two resorts merge, staying in one never cuts you off from the other.
What kind of stay suits you
Most British travellers book Palma Nova as a package, with flight, hotel and transfer bundled, and the providers shown on this page, Jet2holidays among them, let you compare those deals side by side. If you have been searching for Jet2 hotels in Palma Nova, that is where to start, and you can weigh board basis from room only up to all inclusive against the price.
Couples looking for adults only hotels in Palma Nova, Majorca tend to favour Palmanova's quieter end towards Son Caliu and the coves of Cala Comtessa and Caleta de Bendinat, away from the livelier Magaluf side. Families usually want to be near the central beaches and within a short hop of Marineland and Western Water Park.
For more space, villas in Palma Nova, Majorca and self-catering apartments suit groups who would rather cook some meals and keep their own hours. If you are after villas to rent in Palma Nova, Majorca, car hire is worth comparing here too, since the castle, the coves and Palma itself are all a short drive away.
When and how to book
May and June are the sweet spot: highs of 24°C and 29°C, few rainy days and sea-and-sun weather without the peak heat. July and August reach 32°C and are almost dry, but UK school holidays push package and hotel prices up, so book early if you are tied to those weeks. September stays warm at 28°C, though it is the wettest month on the Palma record, with around ten rain days.
If you are planning Palma Nova holidays adults only, term-time dates in May, June or late September give you the quieter beaches as well. The shoulder months from February to April and October to December are mild, with highs of 16°C to 20°C, and suit a cheaper city-and-coast break with Palma's port only about six miles away. Whatever you choose, compare packages, hotel prices, tours and car hire on this page before you commit.
When to go to Palma Nova
May to June: daytime highs between 24°C and 29°C with little rain.
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- 20°CApr51 mm
- 24°CMay40 mm
- 29°CJun30 mm
- 32°CJul7 mm
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- 28°CSept68 mm
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Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
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Questions people ask
What is the best beach in Palma Nova?
Palmanova beach is actually a group of beaches. Platja del Carregador sits right in the centre of town, while Na Nadala and Son Caliu Beach are about half a mile along. For somewhere smaller, Platja de l'Hostalet is a little further along the same stretch of coast.
What are the best beaches near Palma Nova?
Cala Vinyes, near Magaluf, is about two miles away. Cala Comtessa lies roughly two and a half miles off, and Caleta de Bendinat around three miles towards Palma. These coves make a quieter alternative to the central town beaches.
What are the best things to do in Palma Nova?
Marineland Mallorca is about a mile from the centre, and Western Water Park in Magaluf, with its Western Land, Indian Town and El Paso areas, is around two miles. History lovers can visit the Castle of Bendinat or the prehistoric Naveta Alemany.
How far is Palma Nova from the airport?
Palma de Mallorca airport, which has direct flights from the UK, is around 15 minutes by road from Palmanova and about 16 minutes from Magaluf, so transfers on a package holiday are short.
When is the best time to stay in Palma Nova?
May and June are the best months, with highs of 24°C and 29°C and few rainy days. July and August hit 32°C and are busiest during UK school holidays, while September is warm but the wettest month.