Iberostar Waves Club Cala Barca

"Spend a day at Iberostar Waves Club Cala Barca in Mallorca, and I can't rave enough about this gem of a family resort! Tucked away in the serene Mondragó Natural Park on the east coast. From the moment we arrived, the warm welcome from the staff set the tone for a truly relaxing escape. The all-inclusive dining was a highlight: five fantastic restaurants kept things varied and delicious. We devoured fresh Mediterranean buffets at Restaurante Mediterráneo, savored sunset dinners with grilled meats at the beachfront Beach House, . The poolside bars served up refreshing cocktails and ice creams, and the food quality was top-notch—plenty of fresh seafood and international flavors to suit every palate. Hats off to the friendly bartenders who remembered our go-to drinks! Evening entertainment was lively but not overwhelming—think live shows under the stars that had everyone smiling. And let's not forget the direct access to Cala Barca Trencada beach; it's just a short stroll away, perfect for lazy days building sandcastles. The staff? Absolute stars—attentive, multilingual, and genuinely passionate about making your stay magical. Sure, peak season can bring a crowd, but the resort's massive grounds (bigger than 10 football pitches!) ensured plenty of space to breathe. If you're craving sun-soaked family bliss with eco-friendly vibes Waves Club Cala Barca is highly recomendable 🌴🏖️"

"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 out of 5 stars We had a fantastic stay at Waves Club Cala Barca and would definitely recommend it for families. First impressions were excellent — the resort looked just like the photos online, everything was spotless, and the staff were friendly and welcoming from the start. Check-in was quick and easy, and we were able to get to our room straight away. Not everything was fully explained, but it was all easy enough to figure out once we settled in. The resort is very family-friendly, well laid out, and easy to navigate — even with a buggy. Everything felt close together, and it’s well lit up at night which made getting around after dark simple and safe. Our accommodation was excellent. We were upgraded to a central room close to all the main amenities, which was ideal with young children. The rooms were cleaned daily to a high standard, with fresh towels replaced regularly. Air conditioning worked perfectly, and although it could be noisy during the evening shows, that was expected. We had a nice little patio area on the ground floor too, which was lovely for relaxing. The only downside in the room was the lack of kitchen essentials. There was a fridge but no sink or washing-up area, which made things tricky with a baby as we needed to clean and sterilise bottles. We managed with a kettle and the bathroom sink using the drinking water points across the site, but it wasn’t very convenient. The food overall was fantastic. There are multiple buffet options — Mexican, Mediterranean, and a general all-round restaurant offering a wide variety of dishes with daily specials such as oysters, sushi, and fresh salmon. We mostly used the main buffet as it catered well for everyone. Between main meal times, there were food vans serving things like chicken pops, chips, and toasted sandwiches, which was a great touch when you got peckish. There’s also a small convenience store on site for essentials. The bars had a great selection of drinks — from cocktails and slushies to soft drinks, coffee, and tea. The self-serve drink stations and pour-your-own beer machines were brilliant and kept queues down. The pools were excellent — clean, well maintained, and a good temperature. There was a splash pool for the little ones (a big hit with our daughter), pools for older kids, and quieter areas for swimming. The small private beach was beautiful with warm, shallow water, though it was quite stony underfoot, so water shoes are a good idea. The play areas were safe and sand-filled, perfect for toddlers and young children. There’s also a kids’ club (we didn’t use it) and evening entertainment, though we preferred grabbing some food and spending time at the park instead. The staff were incredible — definitely one of the best parts of the resort. They were friendly, amazing with kids, and always ready to help. Their attitude really makes the place shine. My only real complaints would be the lack of kitchen facilities in the room and limited entertainment options for children beyond the pools, park, and beach — the arcade was quite dated. Also, note that if you need to see a doctor, it’s a paid service. Overall though, it’s a clean, welcoming, well-run resort that’s great for families. With a few small improvements, it could easily be a 5-star stay."

"We've just been for a last minute October holiday with our 5 and 2 year old & i have never wrote a review on here before but i feel like i need to give credit where credit is due. We have SUCH a lovely time. We had a 45 min private transfer from the airport which went quickly and was upgraded and moved closer to the hotel (probably because it was october and not as busy) but this was great. The food was absolutely 10/10 every night we could not fault it, the food trucks were perfect and so handy through the day, the mexican restaurant is a MUST. The staff were wonderful and the cocktails were delicious which is not actually a common thing with all inclusive. The foam party was so fun which the kids loved, the evening entertainment was great, it was clean, tidy and a lovely hotel over all just for the views. There was so much to do i physically couldn't write it all, but i recommend walking 10 mins up the road to the other secluded beach because it's absolutely beautiful. I honestly couldn't fault this holiday and there's not many places i'd happily visit again but we will definitely be back here! :)"