Apartment or hotel in Colònia de Sant Jordi: which to choose

Looking for a hotel in Colònia de Sant Jordi? We save you the endless tabs: below you’ll find every real place to stay in the village compared by its Google rating, its area and its facilities —at a glance, which one suits you and at what price—. And a local note that changes the trip: in Colònia the area matters; the harbour and the lively village are on one side, and almost all the hotels on the other.

Are there hotels in Colònia de Sant Jordi?

Yes, quite a few, for different tastes. The best known: the Iberostar Selection Es Trenc (5★, large, with pools), the Blau Colònia Sant Jordi (4★, family), the Honucai (4★ superior, adults only, with views over Es Dolç), the Universal Cabo Blanco (seafront), the Boutique Hotel El Coto (small, steps from the beach) and the Bikini Island & Mountain (adults only, next to Es Trenc). They’re a good choice if what you want is hotel service —reception, daily cleaning, buffet, pool—, especially for a short break.

That said: if you’re travelling as a family or group, or for a week, it’s worth doing the maths before you book. That’s where an apartment usually wins —and we prove it with numbers, not slogans—.

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The numbers: hotel or apartment, in euros

Let’s be concrete. For 2 adults and 2-3 nights, a hotel can pay off: you pay for little time and everything is done for you. But as soon as there are more of you or you stay longer, the balance shifts fast:

• Per person. A family of 4 in a hotel normally needs two rooms. A two-bedroom apartment for those same 4 (around €700-1,200/week depending on season) usually costs less than two hotel rooms for the same week —and you’re all together, with a living room and terrace—.
• The kitchen. Breakfast on the terrace and dinner at home three or four nights, instead of eating out fourteen times, is easily €200-400 less over a family week, without giving up a night out when you fancy it.
• No commissions. Booking direct with us gets you −5% and saves the service fee the portals add on top.

Add it up and, for a family for a week, the difference against two hotel rooms can be several hundred euros —the excursions budget—. When it’s NOT worth it: if you’re a couple on a short break who wants a pool, a buffet and your bed made, one of the hotels above suits you better, and it’s only honest to say so.

Space and privacy

The big difference is space. An apartment gives you a living room, one or more bedrooms and usually a terrace: the kids get their own room, luggage fits without a squeeze and everyone keeps their own pace. For families, groups or longer stays it’s far more comfortable than sharing a hotel room.

Kitchen and savings

Having a kitchen changes the trip: breakfast on the terrace, pack the cool box for the beach and cook at home on days you don’t fancy going out. It shows in the budget — especially with a family — without giving up eating out whenever you like. We break it down in how much a week costs.

Services: where the hotel wins

Let’s be fair: the hotel wins on daily service — daily cleaning, 24 h reception, half-board or buffet, pool and entertainment. If you want a short break with everything done and no thinking required, a hotel is easy. The apartment offers more independence and less daily service; we include air conditioning, bed linen, towels and a beach kit.

Location in Colònia

In Colònia de Sant Jordi, many apartments are within the village, steps from everything. Ours, for instance, are a 3-minute walk from the beach and the promenade, so you can forget the car for the day. Some larger hotels sit a little further out; always check the real distance to the beach and the centre.

Price and booking

Per person, the apartment usually works out better for a family or group; for a couple on a short break, a hotel can pay off. Either way, book direct: you save the portals’ commissions (with us, 5%) and deal with someone who knows the place. See the benefits of booking direct.

So which do we choose?

Simple rule: family, group, a week or more, or wanting independence and savings → apartment. A short two- or three-night break with full service → hotel. And if you’re coming south to enjoy the beaches at a relaxed pace, an apartment in the village is hard to beat.

Sources: first-hand data from Apartamentos Estanques; location and distances from Google Maps. Reviewed August 2026.

FAQ

Is an apartment or a hotel cheaper in Mallorca?

Per person, the apartment usually wins for a family or group (more space and a kitchen to save). For a couple on a short break, a hotel can pay off.

What’s better for families?

The apartment: separate bedrooms, a living room, a terrace and a kitchen make the stay far more comfortable with children than a hotel room.

What does an apartment include versus a hotel?

An equipped kitchen and more space, but less daily service. We include air conditioning, bed linen, towels and a beach kit.

Hotel or apartment for a week?

For a week or more, the apartment usually pays off for space, kitchen and price; a hotel fits short breaks better.

Is it worth booking direct?

Yes: you avoid the portals’ commissions (with us, a 5% discount) and deal directly with whoever manages the accommodation.

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