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
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 8.7
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
Hotel★★★★Cala Vinyes
Occidental Cala Vinas
- Guest rating
- 6.5 Okay
- Location score
- 4.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 6.5)+2.1
- 2800 m closer to the beach (130 m vs 930 m)−800 m
- 3More guest reviews (147 vs 6), so the rating is more reliable×25
- 460 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+60
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 72 vs 27)+45
- 64 more sights within 1 km+4
Why is Occidental Cala Vinas better than Melia South Beach?
- 11.0 km closer to the area centre−1.0 km
- 2Allows pets
- 3Has a gym
- 4Has 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 vs Occidental Cala Vinas: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
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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.
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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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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