Fontanellas Playa Aparthotel

Sitting right on the seafront at the lively crossroads of Can Pastilla and Playa de Palma in Majorca, Fontanellas Playa is a certified 4-star aparthotel with one of the most enviable spots on the whole Bay of Palma. 🌊 You're not even a short drive from the beach, you're practically on it. Room Only, Bed & Breakfast, and Half Board options give you genuine flexibility over how you plan your days and meals.

What really sets this place apart is the combination of proper apartment-style living and a full hotel setup. 🏖️ Most accommodations come with their own fully equipped kitchenette, which means you can keep it casual at lunch whilst still enjoying the dinner buffet in the evening. Families, couples, and keen cyclists all feel at home here, especially with the on-site dedicated cycling centre that you will rarely find anywhere else along this stretch. ☀️

Why book Fontanellas Playa Aparthotel?

• 🏖️ Steps from the beach-

  The promenade is all that stands between you and the white sands of Playa de Palma. No roads to cross, no long walk.

• 🚴 On-site cycling centre-

  A proper bike workshop and rental service on-site. Rare for this stretch, and brilliant for road cycling enthusiasts.

• 🍽️ Flexible board options-

  Room Only, B&B, or Half Board available. The in-room kitchenette makes catering for yourself at lunch genuinely easy.

• ☀️ Sea views from your balcony-

  A high number of rooms look straight out over the open water from their own furnished balcony.

• 🦈 Palma Aquarium on your doorstep-

  One of Majorca's biggest marine attractions is barely a five-minute stroll along the promenade.

• 🚍 Quick bus links into Palma-

  There's a stop right outside the hotel. You're in the historic city centre in around 15 minutes, no car needed.

How far is the nearest beach?

The beach is effectively on the hotel's front step. 🏖️ A flat, pedestrianised promenade is all that separates the entrance from the fine white sands of Playa de Palma and Can Pastilla- around 100 metres in total. There are no busy roads to cross. It's one of the most genuinely beachfront positions you'll find in this part of Majorca.

Distance from the airport

Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) is just 2 to 5 kilometres away depending on the route taken. ✈️ Transfer time by taxi or rideshare is typically around 10 to 15 minutes, making this one of the easiest arrivals you'll experience in the Balearics.

Room types

With 227 air-conditioned accommodations across rooms, apartments, and suites, every category includes free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, daily housekeeping, a safe, and a furnished balcony. 🌊

• Standard Double Room-

  Approximately 20 m², accommodating up to 2 adults in 2 twin beds. Includes a private balcony with street or side views, flat-screen TV, refrigerator, electric kettle, and a full bathroom. Please note these rooms do not have a kitchen or kitchenette.

• Apartments — Standard / Sea View / Superior Sea View-

  The most popular choice for families. At around 40 m², these sleep up to 4 guests with 2 twin beds in a separate bedroom plus a double sofa bed in the living area. All apartments include a fully equipped kitchenette with hobs, microwave, and refrigerator. ☀️ Balcony views range from ground-floor outlooks to panoramic sea and pool vistas.

• Junior Suites & Superior Suites (Sea View)-

  Around 38 m² and fitting up to 3 guests, these suites offer front-row sea views with larger private terraces. Expect upgraded décor, rainfall showerheads, smart TVs, and complimentary bathrobes and slippers. Kitchens are not included in suite categories.

• Deluxe Penthouse Apartment (Sea View)-

  Set on the highest floors, these multi-room configurations are ideal for families or groups. 🌴 Two separate twin bedrooms plus a full living area, with top-tier ocean panoramas from every angle.

Food & drink

• 🍳 Main Buffet Restaurant-

  Climate-controlled indoor dining hall serving daily breakfast and dinner with live show cooking, Mediterranean favourites, international options, fresh fish, grilled meats, and daily chef specials.

• ☀️ Ses Terrasses Bar & Restaurant-

  The hotel's flagship outdoor venue right on the beachfront terrace. Sofas, sea views, a lunch menu, fresh tapas, snacks, and a full cocktail list in the evenings. 🍹

• 🥤 Poolside Snack Bar-

  Quick bites, cold drinks, and light refreshments served directly beside the sun loungers throughout the day.

• 🍽️ Half Board inclusions-

  Guests on Half Board have breakfast and dinner buffets covered. No advance reservations needed for the buffet- just show up and enjoy.

• ☕ Coffee policy-

  Standard filter coffee is included at breakfast. Real espresso at the bar carries an additional charge.

• 🥂 Drinks at dinner-

  Drinks during the dinner buffet service are not included in the Half Board rate and will be charged separately.

• 🛒 Carrefour Express on-site-

  A supermarket is located at the base of the hotel building- handy for picking up your own snacks, lunch ingredients, or baby supplies.

Things to do near Fontanellas Playa Aparthotel

• 🦈 Palma Aquarium (0.4 km)-

  A 5-minute flat walk along the promenade. A brilliant day out featuring a deep shark tank, underwater tunnels, and hands-on marine exhibits for all ages.

• 🏖️ Playa de Can Pastilla (0.1 km)-

  Directly outside the hotel. It's ideal for swimming, windsurfing, paddleboarding, and long coastal strolls along one of Majorca's finest sandy stretches.

• ⛪ Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma-

  La Seu (approx. 8 km)- Hop on the bus from right outside the hotel for a 15-minute ride into central Palma to see this iconic Gothic cathedral overlooking the harbour.

• 💦 Aqualand El Arenal (approx. 6 km)-

  Around 10 minutes by taxi. One of Majorca's largest water parks, packed with slides and splash zones that kids genuinely love on a hot afternoon.

• 🛍️ Playa de Palma Strip (walking distance)-

  The surrounding promenade is lined with restaurants, shops, bars, and cafes, which is great for an evening stroll or grabbing a casual lunch out.

• 🚍 Palma City Centre (approx. 7.7 km)-

  The bus stop directly outside the hotel connects you to the historic capital in around 15 minutes for a fraction of the cost of a taxi.

Board Basis

The maximum inclusive board basis available is half board, which covers daily breakfast and dinner in the main buffet restaurant. No reservations are needed, just turn up. Room Only and Bed & Breakfast options are also available, and with fully equipped kitchenettes in most apartments, self-catering for lunch is genuinely practical. Drinks at dinner are not included in the Half Board rate and are charged separately, as are espresso-based coffee drinks and spa treatments. If you see this hotel listed as all-inclusive on another site, please double-check your board basis before booking. 🍹