Blau Punta Reina
Blau Punta Reina is a four-star family all-inclusive resort on the east coast of the Spanish island of Mallorca, set on a cliffside above two small coves in Cala Mandia, near the fishing port of Porto Cristo. Families come for the all-inclusive board, a pirate-ship splash park, a kids' programme with resort mascots and evening shows, with most rooms looking out to sea from the resort's elevated position.
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Is it worth it?
The quick read before the detail: who it suits, what you get and the facts to skim first.
On Mallorca's quieter east coast, Blau Punta Reina is an entertainment-led family all-inclusive. Board is the main draw: three buffet meals a day, snacks and drinks that include beer, wine and cocktails. The evening shows and the animation team come up again and again as the highlight, and a pirate-ship splash park and a kids' programme with resort mascots fill the days for children roughly four and up.
What you weigh against that is the setting. The resort sits on a cliffside above the sea, so most rooms have a view, but the ground is stair-heavy and hard work with a pushchair, and the beaches are a short walk down a rocky path or a free shuttle ride rather than a step from the pool. There's no drop-off crèche for under-fours either, so it's easiest to recommend with confidence for children of about four and over.
Best for
You want a lively all-inclusive for children of about four to twelve, with a pirate-ship splash park, strong evening shows and reasonable value.
Maybe not for
You've a baby or toddler under four who needs structured childcare, you want a beach to walk straight onto each morning or you're travelling with older teens.
Best ages
Around four to twelve, where the kids' programme, the splash park and the shows land best.
What stands out
The evening shows and animation, the pirate-ship splash park, the sea-view cliffside setting and the value.
What to check
The youngest age Blaudiland accepts, whether a 32 m² family room works for four, buggy access across the site and pool temperature in spring or autumn.
Where is it?
Cala Mandia, on the east coast of Mallorca near Porto Cristo, about an hour from Palma airport.
Quick facts for families
What the resort is like
Where it sits, how the site is laid out and what the cliffside terrain means for getting around with a pushchair.
Blau Punta Reina stands on an elevated cliffside plot between the coves of Cala Mandia and Cala Estany, in the municipality of Porto Cristo on Mallorca's east coast. It's a large resort, about 90,000 m² in all with some 40,000 m² of gardens, and the raised position is the reason most rooms look out to sea. The full address, useful for a satnav or a transfer booking, is Urbanización Cala Mandia, Calle s'Algar, in Porto Cristo, postcode 07680.
The flip side of a cliffside is the ground. Guests consistently report many stairs and few ramps across the grounds, so it's hard work with a pushchair or for anyone with limited mobility, and not only on the way to the beach. If steps would be a real problem, contact the resort before booking to understand the routes around the site, and plan to use the free beach shuttle rather than push a buggy down to the sand.
The Cala Mandia area is quieter and more cove-based than the big family belt in the north of the island around Alcúdia and Playa de Muro, and it sits roughly 20 to 25 minutes south of the wide sandy resorts of Sa Coma and Cala Millor. Porto Cristo, about 3 miles (5 km) away, is a working fishing port with shops, cafes and the Caves of Drach nearby. One thing to keep straight: the same company is opening a separate adults-only hotel, Blau Cala Mandia, at this address in May 2027. Blau Punta Reina is the family hotel, and this guide covers that one. For the wider island, its beaches and when to go, see our Mallorca guide.
Three meals and the drinksBoard and all-inclusive
All-inclusive is the resort's main product, and board is what most families book it for: three buffet meals a day at the Voramar restaurant, snacks between them and drinks through the day from the bars and the poolside dispensers. Some packages are sold as half board plus, so check which board yours includes.
The package includes soft drinks, water from the dispensers, beer, house wine and standard cocktails such as sangria and mojito. If branded or premium spirits matter to you, check what's covered when you arrive. Water is dispensed rather than bottled in the room, with one bottle provided when you arrive, and there's no kettle, so pack a travel one if you make up bottles or want a cup of tea. At the Splash Corner bar by the water park, water and soft drinks are included but ice cream, smoothies and crisps are charged.
If you're staying nearby rather than at the resort, day and evening passes let non-guests use the pools, sports, entertainment and a meal at Voramar. Both start from €50 per person (last checked June 2026), with children under 12 from €30 on the day pass and under-2s free, and neither is valid in June, July or August.
Every restaurant and bar
The buffet, the à la carte restaurant, the pizzeria and the four bars, with how the booking works.
There are three places to eat and four bars, all within the all-inclusive. The table below is the at-a-glance version; the notes after it cover the family detail.
| Venue | What it serves | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Voramar Buffet | International buffet with show cooking, theme nights and a children's buffet section | 07:30–10:30, 13:00–15:00, 18:30–21:30 |
| Xaloc | Mediterranean à la carte, the speciality restaurant within the all-inclusive; book ahead | 18:30–21:30 |
| Pizzeria Bolzano | Italian pizzas, with air-conditioned, terrace and poolside seating | 08:30–10:30, 12:30–14:30, 18:30–21:30 |
| La Torre Cafetería | Snacks, salads, fruit and ice cream between meals | 10:30–18:00 |
| La Palapa Terrace | Poolside soft drinks and cocktails | 10:00–18:00 |
| Splash Corner | Water and soft drinks by the splash park; ice cream and snacks cost extra | 10:00–18:00 |
| Tramuntana Bar | The main bar, for coffee, beer and cocktails into the evening | 09:00–23:30 |
Voramar is the main buffet and where all three meals are served, with live show cooking, Mediterranean and Mallorcan theme nights and, usefully for families, a dedicated children's buffet section alongside the main spread. High chairs are provided, and a picnic lunch can be made up on request if you're heading out for the day. A recent canopy has turned part of it into a covered terrace. It takes no reservation, so it's the walk-in option when a toddler's hungry.
Xaloc is the à la carte restaurant, serving a Mediterranean tasting menu in a calmer, smarter-casual setting. It's the speciality dinner within the all-inclusive, and pre-booking is recommended; in low season it opens by occupancy. Sort the booking out when you arrive. Pizzeria Bolzano serves Italian pizzas with air-conditioned, terrace and poolside seating, which makes it an easy lunch or dinner coming off the splash park, and it's now open to non-guests as well.
Of the bars, Tramuntana is the main one, at the heart of the hotel and open latest, for coffee, beer and cocktails through to 11.30pm and the after-dinner wind-down. La Palapa Terrace is the daytime pool bar for soft drinks and cocktails, and La Torre Cafetería handles between-meal snacks, salads, fruit and ice cream. Splash Corner sits by the water park for a drink between slides. One recurring gripe, mostly from Italian and German guests, is that the coffee is poor, so temper expectations there.
How the restaurant booking works
The Voramar buffet is open-access, with no reservation needed for any of the three meals. Xaloc, the à la carte restaurant, takes pre-bookings, so ask at reception on arrival how and when to sign up. For anything you'd rather arrange before you travel, including the à la carte restaurant or a babysitter, the resort has a UK call centre on 0843 508 0296.
Rooms and suites
Every room type with its official size, then the pools and the beaches below.
There are eight room and suite types. The table lists each with its official size and how many it sleeps; the guidance after it is which suit a family with a baby or toddler, and why.
| Room | Size | Sleeps | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Superior with Balcony | 24 m² | 2, extra bed on request | Private terrace or balcony, shower, minibar |
| Double Superior Pool View | 24 m² | 2 | Near the pools, at the heart of the resort |
| Superior Double Sea View | 25 m² | 2 (twin) | The quietest part of the resort |
| Superior Double with Terrace | 25 m² plus 20 m² terrace | 2 | A large private terrace with a sun lounger |
| Junior Suite with Balcony | 32 m² | 2 | Panoramic views from the balcony |
| Junior Suite Sea View with Spa Access | 32 m² | Up to 4 | Sea views, private balcony, spa thermal-circuit access |
| Superior Apartment with Balcony | 32 m² | Up to 4 | Double or twin plus sofa bed; marketed as the family room |
| Superior Apartment with Sea Views | 32 m² | Up to 4 | Twin beds plus sofa bed, with a sea view |
The clearest family choice is one of the two 32 m² Superior Apartments, which the resort markets as the family room, using a sofa bed to sleep four; the difference between the two is the view, one facing the gardens and pools and the other the sea. Be realistic about the space: 32 m² is compact for four by UK standards, the bathroom isn't a separate room, and there's no separate bedroom to put a baby down in for a nap. If a door to shut on a sleeping child matters, ask the resort exactly what the layout gives you before you book.
The 32 m² Junior Suite Sea View also sleeps up to four and adds access to the spa thermal circuit, though the bed setup for the third and fourth guests isn't spelled out, so confirm it with the resort. Among the doubles, the Superior Double with Terrace adds useful outdoor space: its 25 m² room comes with a 20 m² private terrace and a sun lounger, room to set up a travel cot or let a toddler potter. Every room has air conditioning, free WiFi, satellite TV and a telephone, and the rooms have been renovated recently. A safe deposit box is charged extra on all room types.
On condition, the picture is mixed but fair: rooms score 3.9 out of 5 on TripAdvisor, and while most guests find them clean and functional, some report inconsistent cleaning or dated fittings. Read recent reviews close to your booking date rather than assume either the best or the worst.
Pools and water features
There are three outdoor swimming pools plus a separate splash park. One of the three pools is a quieter chill-out pool, set away from the animation. The children's water feature is the splash park, a pirate ship with slides and water play that's suitable for children and adults, with the Splash Corner bar alongside; it runs from 10am to 6pm, by occupancy in low season.
A few practical points come up a lot. The pools close at 6pm, which some families find early given the evening shows run late. Sun loungers are in heavy demand: there's no formal reservation policy, but the towel culture is well established and loungers are typically all claimed by around 8.45am in peak season, so put your towels down before breakfast if a poolside spot matters. Pool towels work on a deposit of €20 a towel, cash only as cards aren't accepted for it, with each additional change €2 (last checked June 2026). Mallorca's outdoor pools are usually unheated, and one guest found a smaller pool cold here in September, so spring and autumn families should expect cool water.
The beach
This is the point to get right before booking. The resort's own marketing calls it a beachfront hotel right by Cala Mendia beach, which reads like sand you can walk onto from the pool. In practice the hotel sits on a cliff above the coves, so the sea views are real but the beach isn't a step away, and the nearest coves sit below it, reached down a slope. The local cluster is three coves, Cala Anguila, Cala Mendia and Cala Romantica, and both Cala Mendia and Cala Romantica are around five to ten minutes on foot from the resort. The catch is the path, a rocky, uneven descent that guests describe as hard going with a pram or for anyone with mobility issues.
What resolves it for most families is the free hotel shuttle bus, which runs to the beaches from outside reception. It can fill up in peak season, so aim for an early one in July and August if you want a seat. A land train and a public bus also run to Porto Cristo and the beaches from the same stop by reception, at €5 return and €3 one way. If you've a buggy, the shuttle is the sensible choice rather than the walk.
Of the coves, Cala Romantica is the largest and the most family-friendly: fine sand, a gradual, shallow entry that suits young children, a summer lifeguard, chairs, umbrellas and pedalos for hire, a snack bar and restaurant, plus step-free access onto the sand.
Babies and toddlers
The Blaudiland programme, the gap around under-fours, and the baby kit to sort before you go.
The children's programme is called Blaudiland, built around two resort mascots, Blaudi and Blaudina. It runs breakfast with the mascots, games in the pool and on the beach, gymkhanas and evening shows for children, with a playground and an indoor play and games room on site. Guest reports describe it as several age-group clubs, and a guest Q&A confirms the staff and some of the children are English-speaking, though it's an international club rather than a primarily English one, which is worth knowing if you're anxious about a language barrier.
The gap to be aware of is at the youngest end. There's no drop-off crèche for babies or under-fours, and the youngest age Blaudiland accepts isn't published, so if your child is under four, ask the resort for that age before you book. The resort is easiest to recommend with confidence for children of about four and up. In high season there's also a Teens Club with football, beach volleyball, games and evening events.
Baby cots are available on request; if the type matters to you, ask whether it's a travel cot or a standard one when you book. A babysitter can be arranged at extra charge, so sort it directly before you travel and check the cost, hours and notice needed then; a medical service is also available at the resort for an extra charge. A picnic lunch can be made up on request. Bottle warming and sterilising, baby food and purées at the buffet and dedicated changing facilities aren't things to count on here, so bring what you rely on, and stock up on formula and baby food in Porto Cristo or Manacor rather than assume it's on site.
Sports, shows and the spaThings to do
The included sports cover a multi-purpose football and volleyball court, table tennis, rifle shooting and pétanque, with supervised fitness classes across aerobics, body pump, step, spinning, aquagym and Pilates, plus a gymnasium. Archery is listed in the resort's Blau Amigo loyalty package; whether it's included in the standard all-inclusive or costs extra isn't clear, so check on arrival. Tennis courts are on site but charged separately from the all-inclusive. There's a cycle station with bike hire at extra charge, useful given Mallorca's reputation for cycling and the trails that run through the east coast, and scuba diving and snorkelling through partner dive centres also cost extra. For golfers, the Canyamel and Son Servera courses are within 12 miles (20 km), with the resort team able to help arrange green fees.
Entertainment is the resort's strong suit. There are nightly open-air shows, live music and dance evenings. The named productions, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King and Shrek, draw consistent praise, as does the animation team. One trade-off to plan for: the evening show can run as late as 9.30 to 10pm, which some families find past a young child's bedtime, and with the pools shutting at 6pm there's a gap in between to fill. Days are dotted with theme days such as Club Day, Ecologic Day and the mascots' birthday, a mini-disco and daytime activities like arts and crafts and team games.
For adults, the Blau Spa, run by a company called Sanagua, has a thermal circuit of jacuzzis, sensory showers and saunas, all at extra charge, with hours to check at reception; it's included with the Junior Suite Sea View room. Treatments run from holistic and Ayurvedic massages to body rituals and facials, and can be booked through the spa directly. Other services on site include a game room, a mini-market, currency exchange, luggage storage and 24-hour reception, with meeting rooms, car rental and laundry all at extra charge.
Beyond the resortThe area and days out
Porto Cristo, about 3 miles (5 km) away and roughly five minutes by car, is the nearest town, a genuine fishing port with restaurants, cafes, supermarkets and pharmacies. On its edge are the Caves of Drach, Mallorca's most famous cave complex, with an underground lake and a short classical concert played from boats. It's memorable for school-age children, but the hour underground and the enforced silence make it hard going with under-fives, so it suits about five and up.
Manacor, around 20 minutes away, is Mallorca's second city and the home of Majorica pearl production, a real Spanish town with larger supermarkets and the area's hospital. For a different beach day, the wide, flat sandy resorts of Sa Coma and Cala Millor are 20 to 25 minutes north, with the calm, shallow water that suits toddlers. Further out, Artà and Capdepera are hilltop medieval castle towns about 25 minutes away, with the long sandy Cala Agulla near Capdepera, and Palma is about an hour, with the Palma Aquarium, good for children of about four and up with its shark tunnel, the Gothic cathedral and the old quarter for a half-day or day trip. The island's big waterparks are over in the west and north, 60 to 75 minutes away, which is a long haul with young children.
Loves and gripes
What guests rate and flag, how it compares to the other Mallorca family resorts, the journey in and the weather.
Across more than 4,800 TripAdvisor reviews the resort holds 4.1 out of 5 and a Travellers' Choice award, ranking as the top-rated of the three hotels in Cala Mandia. The reviews settle into a clear pattern, the same handful of things praised and the same handful flagged.
What families love
- The evening shows and the animation team, the most consistent highlight.
- The food variety, including the dedicated kids' buffet section at Voramar.
- The sea-view cliffside setting, especially at sunset.
- The friendly staff and the clean pools.
- The value, and cocktails including sangria within the all-inclusive.
Common gripes
- The rocky path to the beach, awkward with a pram.
- Stairs and few ramps across the grounds, hard work with a buggy.
- Mixed room quality, and no water bottles in the rooms.
- The 6pm pool close, the sunbed scramble and poor coffee.
- Mosquitoes at night, so bring a plug-in repellent.
One more to weigh if you've older children: the entertainment is aimed squarely at under-twelves, and one family reported their 13 and 15-year-olds bored in the evenings once the pools shut.
Against the other Mallorca resortsHow it compares
Among Mallorca's family all-inclusives, Blau Punta Reina has one of the stronger children's entertainment programmes on the east coast, and it's fairly priced with it. Where it gives ground is beach access and childcare for the very youngest. The north-coast Iberostar resorts around Playa de Muro have flat, walk-on beach access and a stronger brand at a slightly higher price, which is the more practical daily setup with young children. TUI Blue Biomar in nearby Sa Coma is a five-star half-step up with a baby club, and the Holiday Village at Protur Monte Safari in Cala Millor is the east-coast option with a supervised crèche for under-twos, so if structured childcare for a baby is the priority those are worth a look. Ikos Porto Petro is in a different league on price, with supervised childcare from four to six months old.
The short version: choose Blau Punta Reina for entertainment-led value for children of about four to twelve, and look elsewhere if you need childcare for an under-four or a beach you can walk onto each morning.
Getting there and when to goGetting there and when to go
The resort is 39 miles (62 km) from Palma airport, about an hour by road via the Manacor road. Palma is one of Europe's busiest airports in summer, so allow extra time for security and passport queues on the way out and back. A transfer costs extra and has to be booked in advance rather than being laid on, and there's a train option too, Palma to Manacor by rail then about a 15-minute taxi to the hotel. Flights from most UK airports are under two and a half hours, one of the shortest serious sun-holiday hops.
The resort is open from roughly Easter to late October, in line with the Mallorca season. For a holiday with little ones, June or September tend to be the pick: highs around 28°C, a swimmable sea of 21 to 24°C and slightly thinner crowds than August. May is warm on land but the sea is still cold at about 17°C, and October stays warm with a swimmable sea but sees more rain.
Month by monthWeather
The figures below are typical monthly averages for Mallorca, which hold for the east coast around Porto Cristo, covering the resort's open season from spring to autumn.
| Month | Daytime high | Overnight low | Rain | Wet days | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 20° | 12.5° | 34 mm | 5 | 16° |
| May | 23° | 15.5° | 32 mm | 3 | 19° |
| June | 27.5° | 19.5° | 13 mm | 2 | 23° |
| July | 30° | 22.5° | 5 mm | 0 | 26° |
| August | 30.5° | 23° | 23 mm | 2 | 28° |
| September | 27.5° | 20.5° | 63 mm | 5 | 26° |
| October | 24.5° | 17° | 67 mm | 6 | 24° |
Typical monthly averages from weather-station records. Sea temperature is the open-water figure, so a sheltered bay can feel a degree or two warmer. The resort is open from roughly Easter to late October; if you're booking for April or late October, confirm the exact dates first.
Practicalities
The emergency number across Spain is 112, the equivalent of 999. A UK GHIC or EHIC covers medically necessary state care, though you still need travel insurance; the resort has a medical service at extra charge, the nearest hospital is in Manacor about 20 minutes away, and the main hospital, Son Espases in Palma, is about an hour. On beaches, a red flag means stay out of the water, and the Foreign Office advice is to keep small children within arm's reach in and around pools even when a lifeguard is on duty.
For entry, UK visitors need a passport issued less than ten years before arrival with at least three months left beyond departure, and no visa for stays up to 90 days in any 180. The currency is the euro and cards are accepted everywhere. Mallorca charges a sustainable tourism tax of roughly €1 to €4 per person per night in summer depending on the accommodation, with under-16s exempt and the rate halving from the ninth night. The languages are Spanish and Mallorquí, a form of Catalan, with English widely spoken in the resorts, and the island is one hour ahead of the UK.
There's a mini-market on site for basics, with a Spar a short walk away, and Porto Cristo's supermarkets and pharmacies are 3 miles (5 km) off, with larger supermarkets in Manacor. The resort has an on-site laundry at extra charge.
Questions
The things families ask most, the useful links and when this guide was last refreshed.
What ages does the Blaudiland kids’ club take?
Blaudiland runs as several age-group clubs with English-speaking staff. There's no drop-off crèche for the youngest children, and the youngest age it takes isn't published, so if your child is under four, email or call the resort for that age before you book.
Can we walk to the beach with a pushchair?
Not easily. The coves are five to ten minutes on foot, but the path down is rocky and uneven, so it's awkward with a buggy. The free hotel shuttle from outside reception is the practical option, and it can fill up in July and August, so aim for an early one. Cala Romantica has a gentle, shallow entry that suits young children once you're down there.
Which room works for a family of four?
Officially only the two 32 m² Superior Apartments and the Junior Suite Sea View sleep four, the Apartments using a sofa bed. Space is tight for four, so if you need somewhere separate to settle a baby, ask the resort exactly how the room is laid out before you book.
What drinks are included in the all-inclusive?
Beer, house wine and standard cocktails are covered, along with soft drinks and water from the poolside dispensers. If branded spirits matter to you, check what's included when you arrive. There's no kettle in the rooms and no bottled water beyond the one left on arrival, so bring a travel kettle if you make up bottles or want a cup of tea.
Is there babysitting?
Yes, at an extra charge. Arrange it directly before you travel, on 0843 508 0296 or with reception once you arrive, and check the cost, hours and notice needed at the same time. There's no drop-off crèche for very young children, so babysitting is the main way to get an adult evening.
Are the pools heated?
Outdoor pools at this kind of Mallorca resort are typically left unheated, so for a spring or autumn trip plan for cool water, lean on the splash park and the beach on cooler days and check with the resort when you book.
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Useful links
- Blau Punta Reina: the resort's own site for rooms, board and the children's programme.
- GOV.UK Spain travel advice: entry rules and safety updates before you travel.
- Mallorca with little ones: our guide to the island, its beaches and when to go.
Last updated 28 June 2026.
