All Inclusive Santa Ponsa: Majorca Resort Holiday Guide

On an all-inclusive board basis, your meals are included, normally buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with snacks through the day and local drinks: house wine, local beer, soft drinks and spirits poured from the hotel's standard range. Premium brands, bottled wine from the list and some à la carte restaurants are often charged extra, so it is worth reading the board description on each deal before you book.

In a place like Santa Ponsa, where the beach at Caló d'en Pellicer and the archaeological sites are all within a mile of the centre, all inclusive suits travellers who want to spend the day around the pool and stroll out in the evening. If you plan to eat out most nights, half board can be the better match; you can compare both board types side by side on this page.

Santa Ponsa itself is the larger of the two places covered here, a coastal town of around 10,700 residents, and it is where most visitors look for all-inclusive hotels with the facilities that go with a bigger resort. Its small beach, Caló d'en Pellicer, is in the centre, and the Puig de sa Morisca site, the Roman settlement of sa Mesquida and Turó de ses Abelles are all about half a mile away, handy for a morning out between pool days.

El Toro, about two miles along the coast, is a much smaller community of roughly 2,300 people. It has Platja del Toro on its doorstep, and from there it is around four miles to the cove of Cala Figuera and the Cala Figuera Lighthouse. If you prefer somewhere quieter but still within 21 minutes of the airport, it is worth adding El Toro to your search alongside Santa Ponsa all inclusive hotels.

May and June are the sweet spot. On the Palma climate record, May reaches around 24°C with seven rain days, and June climbs to 29°C with only five. July and August are the hottest months at about 32°C, and July is the driest of the year with just two rain days, which suits sun-seekers but can feel fierce for small children at midday.

September stays warm at 28°C but is the wettest month on the record, with around ten rain days, and October eases to 24°C. From November to March daytime highs sit between 15°C and 19°C, pleasant for walking up to Puig de sa Morisca or out to the lighthouse but too cool for most beach days. Expect package prices to rise during UK school holidays, especially in summer.

For a package holiday, fly into Palma de Mallorca, which has direct flights from the UK; the transfer is about 20 minutes to Santa Ponsa and 21 minutes to El Toro, one of the shortest you will find on the island. That makes it a sensible choice when travelling with young children who tire of long coach runs, and it leaves room for an evening flight without losing a whole day.

When comparing Santa Ponsa all inclusive family hotels, check what the board basis includes for children, whether snacks and soft drinks run all day, and how far the hotel is from Caló d'en Pellicer or Platja del Toro. Booking outside the school holidays usually costs less. The live deals on this page come from several UK package providers, so you can compare the same dates and board basis in one place, then add tours, tickets or car hire if you want to explore further afield.