Magaluf is the epicentre of the British budget package holiday market and, although it has been trying to move itself further upmarket in recent years, it retains its image of being a sort of Blackpool with sunshine. On the plus side, it has an excellent beach with safe bathing and a host of water based activities, and, of course, there's the famous nightlife.

The Hotel Samos is right in the middle of things, next door to the well known BCM dance complex, a short walk from the beach, and with taxi and bus stops opposite the hotel. Although the hotel does cater for families, it's probably more suited to younger folk looking for fun in the sun. The Hotel Samos gets mainly positive reviews from this group of past guests.