Best for: Member’s club vibes with older children
Aethos Mallorca is a new, five-star, beachfront-leaning property in Peguera with a contemporary, wellness-led mood and a clean, modernist design approach. It has the kind of facilities that make sense for families once children are older and can happily occupy themselves while parents do spa time properly: indoor pool, saunas, hammam with sea views, treatment rooms, gym, cold plunge, jacuzzi, plus an outdoor pool for sunny hours. Rooms and suites lean natural and pared back and the vibe is more members’ club calm than family resort, which is why it works best for families who can match that volume. The hotel’s ethos is community led, conscious and deeply in tune with its natural surroundings – guests are here to reset and recalibrate in the ceremonial, sanctuary-like space. The location in Peguera also gives older children walkability, beaches, cafés, a little independence. If your family holiday includes silence and contemplation as a luxury, this is a strong contender.
Address: Carrer Mareselva, 2, 07160 Peguera, Illes Balears
Price: From about £520 per night
Cap Vermell Grand Hotel
Best for: Picture-perfect resort life
Cap Vermell is built like a Mallorcan hill village, all honeyed stone, little lanes and a sense of being cossetted within the landscape. That architectural idea matters for families because it creates natural pockets for different moods, calm corners for babies, bigger spaces for confident kids who want to roam. The kids’ club is not an afterthought, it is a dedicated supervised set-up through Cap Vermell Country Club, designed for play and learning, and it gives parents real time back. Pool time is equally flexible, with multiple pools including a children’s pool, so you can keep splashing separate from laps. Dining is tiered and thoughtful: keep it relaxed with family-friendly options, or aim high with Voro, the two Michelin star restaurant on the estate led by Álvaro Salazar. The decor is warm-luxe rather than flashy, and the overall tone is composed, service-forward and set up for families who want structure without losing style.
Address: Urb. Atalaya de Canyamel, Vial A, 12, 07589 Canyamel, Illes Balears
Price: From about £750 per night
