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Renting a finca in Mallorca – a holiday in your own country house
A rented holiday finca is a private house without a reception – not to be confused with a finca hotel.
A private pool without a reception: the difference from a finca hotel.
The short answer
What distinguishes a rented finca from a finca hotel?
A rented holiday finca is a private country house that you rent exclusively for your own group – with its own pool and kitchen, without a reception or hotel service. A finca hotel, on the other hand, is a hotel business in country-house style with staff, a restaurant and several rooms for different guests. If you are looking for privacy and self-catering, rent a finca; if you want service without organising things yourself, book a finca hotel.
Holiday finca at a glance
- Type of accommodation
- Private house for exclusive use, not a hotel business
- Typical size
- Groups of about 6 to 10 people
- Facilities
- Private pool, kitchen, garden, often air conditioning
- Location
- Usually inland or in the foothills of the Tramuntana
- Route to the beach
- Usually 10 to 20 minutes by car
- Hire car
- Practically essential in most finca locations
Who a finca is worth it for
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Families and groups of friends
Six to ten people who want a whole house instead of several hotel rooms – with a shared living area and their own pool.
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Couples who want peace and quiet
No hotel business, no neighbouring rooms: fincas are the most complete form of privacy on the island.
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Groups with a dog
Many fincas are pet-friendly, but this depends on the property and must be clarified before booking.
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Self-caterers
If you want to cook rather than eat half board, your own kitchen and the weekly markets in the area are the right combination.
Typical facilities
A private pool, a garden with olive trees, often a quiet location inland or in the foothills of the Tramuntana. Modernised fincas have air conditioning and some also have Wi-Fi. The distance to the nearest beach is usually 10 to 20 minutes by car.
Choose a region
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Tramuntana region
Peace, mountain scenery and short distances to walking trails – but winding approach roads and further to a sandy beach.
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East near Manacor and Artà
A rural location combined with comparatively short distances to the coves of the east coast.
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South near Santanyí
Close to the coves of the south, many restored stone houses, in high demand in summer.
What to look out for when booking
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Minimum rental period
In the high season, properties are often let for a whole week with a fixed changeover day.
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Final cleaning
It is usually charged separately and is not always included in the price shown.
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Pool heating
Outside the main season often a chargeable extra – without heating, the pool is cold in April.
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Access and car
Many fincas are on gravel tracks. A hire car is usually not an option but a necessity.
A finca is not the same as a finca hotel
This page is exclusively about rented holiday fincas. If you want a reception, breakfast and room service, the finca and country hotels are the right choice.
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First decide on the region and group size, then compare facilities and minimum rental period.
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Car hire comparison
Compare a hire car for the finca as well
Fincas are almost always away from bus routes – the hire car is part of the budget.
Pick-up location, period, vehicle class and insurance cover are compared.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between renting a finca and a finca hotel?
A rented finca is a private holiday home without staff; a finca hotel is a hotel business with service, a reception and usually a restaurant.
Do you need a hire car for a finca?
In most cases yes, as fincas are often in remote inland locations and not connected to bus routes.
Are dogs allowed at fincas?
Many fincas are pet-friendly, but this depends on the property and should be clarified in writing before booking.
What is the minimum rental period for a finca?
In the high season, a week with a fixed changeover day is usual; in the low season, shorter stays are more often possible.
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