New family hotel in Font de Sa Cala: 364 rooms and extensive gardens in Capdepera

New family hotel in Font de Sa Cala: 364 rooms and extensive gardens in Capdepera

Fergus Group strengthens its presence in the east of the island with a club resort for families

Anyone walking these days along the small coast of Font de Sa Cala first hears the soft lap of the waves and the distant rattling of a local bus heading for Capdepera. Between the pine trees the winter sun flickers – and on the slope several three-storey buildings have been prepared in recent months and have now opened as a new club operation. The operator: the Fergus Group.

The resort trades under the name Fergus Club Font de Sa Cala Beach and offers 364 rooms across several low-rise building complexes. Plans and the site itself show generous garden areas; according to the owners the entire grounds cover around 65,000 square metres. Strolling through rows of oleanders and well-kept lawns, it quickly becomes clear that the concept is aimed at families: plenty of space for children, play areas and quiet nooks for parents.

For Mallorca this is not just another hotel: with the new addition the group has further expanded its presence on the island and now counts 20 properties in Mallorca and 36 locations across Spain. In the local hotel industry this is a clear sign of continuity — and of confidence in tourist demand in the east of the island, where Font de Sa Cala lies between quiet coves and well-known anchorages, similar to Camp de Mar: A Relaxed Family Beach with Free Parking.

A look at the property reveals typical features of club resorts: compact, three-storey buildings, flat roofs, accesses to outdoor areas and communal pools. Unlike the large concrete blocks of past decades, the new buildings today fit into the surroundings with their colour tones and restrained heights. Paths lead through shady pine areas, past bougainvillea and end at small green spaces that allow families to spend time together.

In conversations with local employees you hear that the opening also brings jobs: reception, kitchen, housekeeping, entertainment — such hotels require local staff, often from nearby communities. For Capdepera and the neighbouring villages this means a noticeable economic boost, especially in year-round areas such as maintenance and garden care.

The investment fits a broader trend: Mallorca is moving beyond pure sunbathing toward more differentiated offers for specific target groups. Large operators like the Fergus Group respond by integrating existing houses into their portfolio and sharpening targeted offers for families, as seen in New Hotels for the Southwest: Luxury, Upgrades and Fresh Momentum for Calvià.

For visitors this means: more choice and often higher quality in services and facilities. For residents it can mean that infrastructure and seasonal employment become more stable. Locals who hear the rubbish trucks pass Carrer de l'Església early in the morning or smell the scent of pa amb oli from small kitchens in the evening will see more guests in their neighbourhoods in the coming months — families with prams, larger suitcases and bicycles for coastal excursions.

Of course the challenge remains to balance tourism and living space. In practice this shows up in questions about traffic management during the high season, parking and access to beaches. A positive effect is that experienced operators often invest in local projects: cooperation with municipalities, training for staff and measures to maintain the gardens are realistic steps that have a direct impact on the spot, and related debates about repurposing vacant hotels are explored in Vacancy turns green? Calvià plans demolition of two hotels – opportunities and risks for Paguera and Magaluf.

Standing now on a winter evening on the Paseo of Font de Sa Cala, you see the new hotel in the warm light of the street lamps, you don't yet hear children's laughter, but you feel that more families will discover this quiet corner of Mallorca in the season. For the region it's an impulse, for holidaymakers a new address — and for the island another example of how accommodation is changing: more family-oriented, a bit quieter, and with a focus on the immediate surroundings.

Outlook: The coming months will show how the resort fits into the lively fabric of Capdepera. The same recommendation applies to residents and guests as always: observe, try it out and, if in doubt, start a conversation — with the hotel, with the municipality, with the neighbours. Small steps, good neighbourliness, good holidays.