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title: "Melia South Beach vs Occidental Cala Vinas: which hotel is better?"
description: "Melia South Beach or Occidental Cala Vinas in Majorca? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Melia South Beach vs Occidental Cala Vinas

Both are in Majorca, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Cala Vinyes
## [Melia South Beach](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/melia-south-beach-majorca/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.7

- **Score by category:** 3 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1836652/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Cala Vinyes
## [Occidental Cala Vinas](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/occidental-cala-vinas-majorca/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.5 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 4.6

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1910236/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Melia South Beach

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 1.1 km apart.

### Choose Melia South Beach if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 6.5)
-   to be closer to the beach (130 m / 930 m)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (66 / 6)

### Why is Melia South Beach better than Occidental Cala Vinas?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 6.5) (+2.1)
2.  800 m closer to the beach (130 m vs 930 m) (−800 m)
3.  More guest reviews (147 vs 6), so the rating is more reliable (×25)
4.  60 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+60)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 72 vs 27) (+45)
6.  4 more sights within 1 km (+4)

### Why is Occidental Cala Vinas better than Melia South Beach?

1.  1.0 km closer to the area centre (−1.0 km)
2.  Allows pets
3.  Has a gym
4.  Has an on-site restaurant

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Melia South Beach | Occidental Cala Vinas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+2.1) | 6.5 |
| Location | 8.7  (+4.1) | 4.6 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | 6.7  (+0.9) |
| Spa & wellness | 7.0 | 9.5  (+2.5) |
| Beach access | 9.9  (+2.8) | 7.1 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.3) | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+2.1) | 6.5 |
| Number of reviews | 147  (+141) | 6 |
| Rank in Majorca | bottom 40%  (+30%) | bottom 10% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.7  (+4.1) | 4.6 |
| Distance to Cala Vinyes centre | 1.1 km | 130 m  (−1.0 km) |
| To the beach | 130 m  (−800 m) | 930 m |
| To the airport | 19 km | 19 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 66  (+60) | 6 |
| To the nearest food shop | 430 m  (−1.1 km) | 1.5 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4  (+4) | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 256 | 326 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | – |
| Listed amenities | 21 | 22 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

1.1 km apart

Melia South Beach: Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI): 19 km, beach: 130 m, 66 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

Occidental Cala Vinas: Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI): 19 km, beach: 930 m, 6 places to eat within 500 m.

[Top-rated of 29 hotels in Magaluf](https://stayversus.com/en/spain/majorca/area/magaluf/)

## Weather in Majorca

[Majorca weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/spain/balearic-islands/palma/weather)

## Melia South Beach or Occidental Cala Vinas: common questions

### Which is better, Melia South Beach or Occidental Cala Vinas?

Melia South Beach leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access. Occidental Cala Vinas is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Melia South Beach or Occidental Cala Vinas?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Occidental Cala Vinas is closer: 130 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for Melia South Beach.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Melia South Beach is 130 m from the nearest beach; Occidental Cala Vinas is 930 m.

### How far apart are Melia South Beach and Occidental Cala Vinas?

The two hotels are 1.1 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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