Hotels in Inca

Inca is not your typical beach destination, but it has its charm if what you are looking for is getting to know the interior of Mallorca without beating around the bush. The town itself is the second urban centre on the island, with a weekly market on Thursdays and an old town with plenty of life. For accommodation, the most practical option is to stay in the centre or its immediate surroundings: that way you can walk to the bars, the market and the train station. If you prefer peace and space, the outskirts, towards the north or east, are full of estates and country houses with plots of land, ideal if you are driving. The main difference between one area and another is that: the centre gives you walkable convenience and atmosphere, while the outskirts give you silence and nature, but you depend on a vehicle for everything.

As for prices, do not expect to find bargains in high season, from June to September. The months of April, May and October offer the best value for money: the weather is pleasant and rates drop considerably. In winter, from November to February, prices are at their lowest, but some establishments close and the atmosphere is quieter. If your idea is to combine Inca with visits to the Sierra de Tramuntana or the bay of Alcúdia, bear in mind that the town is well connected by road and by train. The Inca station has a direct line to Palma and to Sa Pobla, so you can get around without a car if you stay near the centre. To get there from the airport, the most convenient option is to hire a car, because the journey by public transport requires a transfer in Palma and takes more than an hour.

Before booking, check carefully what type of accommodation you choose, because the offer is very uneven. There are 147 accommodations in total, but most are villas and holiday homes, not hotels. In fact, there are only 3 hotels in the entire municipality, so if you are looking for reception service or breakfast included, you will have to look closely. The average price per night is around 823 euros, but that is because there are many large luxury houses that push the average up; the lowest price you will find is 148 euros per night, and with a bit of patience you can find decent options below 200. The average category is 3.2 stars, which gives you an idea that you should not expect great luxuries in most cases. Also pay attention to whether the accommodation has a private or shared pool, the cancellation policy and whether the price includes final cleaning, because in country houses it is usually an extra. Real examples such as Can Vidal Boutique Rooms, Can Guixe, Can Joan Des Forn or Vivienda Isabela can serve as a reference, but each one has different conditions, so read the fine print.