Hotel Sant Jordi ★★★★

The Hotel Sant Jordi is just a stone's throw away from the beach and offers direct access to the fantastic three-mile-long stretch of golden sands. Fringed by giant shady palm trees and a pretty promenade dotted with beach bars and cafes, the beach boasts Blue Flag status - its gentling shelving beach means shallow waters, making it perfect for families and children to frolic in the sparkling clear waters.

Back at the hotel, you have the perfect base. Settle into your comfortable renovated room, offering modern and elegant décor - you'll find it spacious and well-equipped. Start each day with your excellent complimentary buffet breakfast. Then decide between heading to the beach, taking a dip in the hotel's twenty-metre outdoor swimming pool or soaking in its attached hot tub. The kids get their own pool if they want to splash around too.

Lunch and dinner are also offered at the hotel's buffet restaurant, so tuck into delicious local and international cuisine, offering "show cooking" and themed nights celebrating various cultures and cuisines. There are plenty of places nearby to try too, or you can head into Palma. Whatever you do, you must try local Mallorcan specialities such as freshly grilled grouper, saffron-scented paella with shellfish, or the tasty vegetarian tumbet made with potatoes, aubergine and red peppers.

With multilingual staff and a 24-hour reception desk, the team will be on hand to help with anything you might need, whether renting a bike or car, planning an excursion or finding the best local restaurants or bars to visit. They'll have many suggestions for local activities, from paddle boarding and kite-surfing to visiting nearby attractions such as the Palma Aquarium, El Arenal Beach, Aqualand and the Mallorca Cathedral.