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The Best Hotels In Mallorca For 2023 If You Want To Escape The Rain For The Sun
Unparalleled sea views, historic buildings and internationally-renowned restaurants: these are the best hotels in Mallorca.
Mallorca is one of the most popular destinations for holidaymakers all-year round, but there’s something about the largest island of the Balearic Islands that's seeing the area experience a real popularity boom in 2023.
Mallorca, otherwise known as Majorca, is the seventh largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, and has cemented its status as one of the world’s most adored sailing sports and treasure chest of luxury hotels and villas for those who love delicious, traditional Spanish cuisine and tasting the best of Mallorca’s vino, as well as a bustling nightlife, character, and 50 kilometres of the finest white sands and rocky coves.
While Mallorca’s reputation as a party island overshadowed its rich cultural and food offerings in the early Noughties (read Magaluf, the party destination for teens and twentysomethings on the search for sand, sun, and sambuca), its capital Palma and its surrounding areas are welcoming a new generation of sunseekers wanting culture, luxury, and some well-deserved serenity.
The home of the Moorish Almudaina royal palace and 13th-century Santa María Cathedral, Palma has quickly become the St Tropez of Spain, with shops like Louis Vuitton, Loewe and Massimo Dutti linings its streets. Meanwhile, a short drive away into the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Serra de Tramuntana mountains, in the northwest of the island, hikers and cyclists are exploring the vast landscape Mallorca has to offer all-year round.
For those in search of a cold caña and a space to dig deep into the latest Times Bestseller, the numerous calas around the island offer the perfect spots for rest, relaxation, and a dip into cool blue transparent waters. The favourites include Cala Deià, Cala Torta, Es Trenc.
With a short flight time (approximately 2.25hrs from London), Mallorca’s hotel scene is understandably growing to cater for travel enthusiasts. The best hotels include IT Mallorca’s Calatrava, a mediterranean sea house close to the cathedral, with unparalleled sea views, and Can Cera, a 17th century Mallorcan house situated in the centre of Palma.
Check out the best hotels in Mallorca for your next mini break, and thank us later.
Calatrava
One of Mallorca’s five luxury boutique hotels in Palma, Calatrava is a firm favourite for those wanting to explore the city in style. The 19th century building overlooks Palma Bay with unparalleled views of the sea, and a modern Mediterranean interiors scheme (following a recent renovation) which features rich terracotta-hued walls, in addition to cream-coloured, earthy-toned furnishings and rustic wooden beams throughout. One stay at Calatrava and you’ll be rethinking your entire home aesthetic, trust us.
In addition to its own spa, with a sauna and heated whirlpool (which can be booked out privately by guests for up to an hour each day), the highlight of Calatrava is its rooftop terrace with uninterrupted views of the iconic Cathedral and bay, and an utter delight during breakfast service, where eggs, pancakes and more are made to guests’ liking by the chef, in addition to an offering of vegan and gluten-free bakes, pastries, and cold meats and cheeses. Better yet, the outstanding hospitality truly makes Calatrava a gem among its competitors.
A stay at Calatrava isn’t complete unless you dine at the internationally-renowned De Tokio A Lima, located in the heart of the capital. In addition to its famous cocktail bar, menu highlights include the roasted octopus with red mole, lobster tail with green papaya, and Iberian pork tacos, as well as the lip-smackingly delicious salmon tataki with raf tomato pico de gallo, and tuna tartar with guava dressing, followed by a creamy pie of Sóller lemons, with meringue and sorbet. Pair the culinary ensemble with a bottle of vino and post-dinner espresso martinis on the terrace.
Can Cera
It’s a rare opportunity to stay in a 17th century Mallorcan house that offers a touch of elegance and privacy in the heart of a capital city, but when you stay at Can Cera, you can expect the best. Hidden away among Palma’s tightly-packed streets lies a haven which celebrates the perfect balance of exquisite interior design with a home-from-home feel. Whether you choose to stay in the Suite Can Cera, with its own private terrace, or a Junior Suite, with vast windows that fill the space with natural sunlight, each room is filled with floor-length curtains, soft mood lighting, and a mixture of period furniture and modern art. Better yet, the hotel has a rooftop terrace which provides the perfect chance to sit with a tinto de verano and enjoy Golden Hour in peace.
The Lodge Mallorca
If you’re in need of space, then look no further than the five-star hotel, The Lodge Mallorca. In among fields of lavender, olive and almond trees emerges The Lodge, a series of stone buildings on a farm of more than 157 hectares in the Sierra de Tramuntana. Each of the 24 suites at the Lodge provide unrivalled tranquillity, with soft beige, brown and green tones (think Rosie Huntington-Whiteley vibes), floor-to-ceiling windows, and the chance to indulge in a plethora of wellness activities, whether it’s yoga and cycling, or an afternoon in the outdoor fitness area overlooking the fields, a dip in the infinity pool (there are three pools, FYI), or a walk in the breathtaking mountain landscape.
As for its gastronomical delights, inspired by fire, its on-site restaurant Singular Restaurant, run by the two Michelin-starred chef Ramón Freixa, is a celebration of all things Mediterranean cuisine and local produce. There’s also a dedicated space for tasting the Lodge’s vast wine list, with over 100 tipples to tickle the palette.
Hotel Corazón
Situated between the hotspots of Deià and Sóller, Hotel Corazon is one of the most popular Mallorcan hotels, and it’s not hard to see why. Described as ‘luxury but wild’ on its website, Hotel Corazon is the place you visit if you want to detach from the hustle and bustle of real life and enter of space of calm in the mountains where adventure meets escape.
Guests can choose to stay in one of several rooms, whether it’s the pink-hued El Corazon suite, with its carved stone bed, archways, marble furniture, and free-standing outdoor bathtub on a private terrace, or the Baba Royale, with its two French balconies and egg-shaped dome shower.
The restaurant uses locally-sourced produce from its 50 garden beds, filled with vegetables and fruits, as well as food from local suppliers, to create Mediterranean-inspired dishes, served on the outside terrace overlooking the mountains. One stay at Hotel Corazon and you’ll wonder if you’ll ever want to leave.
Son Bunyola
The brainchild of British entrepreneur Richard Branson, Son Bunyola is the home of a former 16th-century finca surrounded by 1,300 acres of olive groves and views of the Tramuntana mountains and the sea beyond. Opened in June 2023, the finca features a swimming pool, 26 rooms and suites with views of the pool, mountains and/or vineyeards, two restaurants (Head Chef Samuel uses much of the produce grown on the site’s orchards and gardens), and offers spa treatments (think Pilates and yoga) to help guests unwind after a day of hiking in the mountains.
For those wanting a bit more privacy, you can choose to stay in one of three luxury villas - Sa Terra Rotja, Sa Punta de S’Aguila or Son Balagueret - which boast between four to five bedrooms, and feature their own private pools. Need we say more?
Sant Francesc Hotel Singular
Another Palma treasure, Sant Francesc Hotel Singular is a former 19th-century mansion, which houses 32 rooms and 10 individually-designed suites decorated in a minimalist, monochrome interior scheme that oozes luxury and the best of Mallorcan art. You’ll find the hotel in the heart of Palma’s old quarter, and yet it has the unique ability to offer a panoramic view of the city from its rooftop – the perfect setting for those wanting to indulge in a bottle of Vermentino over sharing plates, or have a late-night dip in the pool with an aperitif. In addition to the rooftop and lobby bar, the property has its very own restaurant and garden space Quadrat, which offers diners and guests refined food in a relaxed setting, with menu highlights including braised stuffed calamari and the catch of the day, as well as black suckling pig terrine and stuffed lamb with apples, raisins and pine nuts. There’s also a tasting menu (81 euros per person, 126 euros with a wine pairing) to tantalise the tastebuds.
La Residencia, a Belmond Hotel
Another Mallorca favourite, located in Deià in the Tramuntana mountains, is La Residencia, which sits inside two manor house from the 16th and 17th centuries. It offers untouched vistas of the local mountain area from its two outdoor pools, nestled among the hotel’s gardens, and candlelit terrace, El Olivo, accessed by the hotel’s very own Poets’ Walk. The hotel has received a modern makeover in recent years, with its biscuit-toned stone walls, pale green shutters, wooden beams, and terracotta tiles, making it a true Mallorcan masterpiece of interior design in our eyes.
In addition to two tennis courts, a spa, and the Chef Guillermo Mendez-run Café Miro restaurant (home to original Joan Miró artworks), the hotel also offers private tours of Palma with a guide, sunrise walks, private art classes, donkey rides through the olive groves, boat trips, helicopter experiences, and more.
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