BQ Apolo Hotel

On Mallorca’s Playa de Palma, in the tourist hub of Can Pastilla and facing the sea—just about 150 m from Can Pastilla Beach and the little cove of Son Cayos. The hotel sits roughly 2.9 km from Palma de Mallorca Airport and about 12 km from Palma city centre. Address: Calle Miguel Massutti 21.

Fully renovated in 2013, the BQ Apolo blends modern seaside décor with practical comfort across 144 rooms. Guestrooms come with private furnished balconies (many with sea views), air conditioning, minibar/refrigerator, LCD satellite TV and en suite bathrooms with hairdryers. Expect a relaxed beach-hotel vibe — simple, bright rooms that open to sea-breeze mornings.

Soak in an outdoor pool or the heated indoor pool with a children’s area, then lounge on the sun terrace with sunbeds. Active guests can rent bicycles or try table tennis, aerobics, archery and bocce. 24-hour reception, concierge, elevators and on-site parking (charges may apply) keep things easy. Babysitting is available for families (surcharge).

There’s a conference hall suitable for meetings and board sessions, plus luggage storage, dry cleaning and concierge services. Complimentary wireless internet is available on site and self-parking is offered (subject to charges).

The hotel’s Restaurante Buffet serves guests with sea-facing dining, complemented by a snack bar/deli, bar/lounge and poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are offered daily (7:30–10:30) for a fee—easy fuel for beach days and island exploring.