 
    Sunset boat trip
Shared or private sunset sailing trip with swimming and snorkelling.

© Hotel Castillo Son Vida

© Hotel Castillo Son Vida

© Hotel Castillo Son Vida

© Hotel Castillo Son Vida

© Hotel Castillo Son Vida

© Hotel Castillo Son Vida

© Hotel Castillo Son Vida

© Hotel Castillo Son Vida

© Hotel Castillo Son Vida

© Hotel Castillo Son Vida
Dating back to the 13th century & close to Mallorca's best golf courses
High above Palma de Mallorca, in the noble estate of Son Vida. This is an unparalleled hotel in the island: an elegant castle nestled in a subtropical park.
The view over the island's gentle landscape, the sumptuously appointed rooms and suites and the characteristic thirteenth-century castle hotel will be the stuff of dreams for all guests. The combination of nature, art, architecture and an exclusive atmosphere makes this hotel on Majorca a place of leisure. The complex is crowned by a 14-metre-high building. The glass dome at the top, "Ars Brevis", is a luminous work of art by exceptionally talented German artist Nils Burwitz.
Located between four destination golf courses, the lush grounds offer tennis courts and four swimming pools, including a kids' pool and indoor pool. Additionally, the Son Vida Beauty Spa and top dining establishments invite guests to indulge. The grand terrace, meanwhile, offers striking views of the nearby city of Palma, Son Vida golf course, and luminous bay.
The various dignified gourmet restaurants and stylish bars offer palate-pleasing Mediterranean fare. These exceptional restaurants proffer delicacies from Mallorcan and Spanish cuisines and underscore these delights with wines from the best wine cellars in the Balearic Islands.
The concerns of daily life will vanish away into relaxed tranquillity at the excellent spa oasis and on the superb 18-hole Son Vida golf course. Furthermore, from this hotel for golf enthusiasts, three additional charmingly landscaped golf courses can be reached in only two minutes: Son Muntaner, Son Quint and Son Quint Executive Courses.
Two beautiful outdoor pools with sun terrace and shaded areas, great views over the gardens.
An indoor pool forms part of the Beauty Spa and Health Club.
Three bars ranging from pool side, to terrace and luxury lobby bar.
All offering up fresh cocktails and a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Light snack menus available for salads, sandwiches and tapas.
With two restaurants and several bars to choose from you will be spoiled for choice!
Restaurant Es Castell - A blend of Mediterranean and international cuisine using fresh local produce. Surprising creations by Chef Juan Lopez and his team.
Restaurant Es Vi - The New and the Known combined delicately. Tapas, majorcan flavors and a modern spanish bodega ambience. Inspired creations by local products and seasonality.
All children under 3 years stay free of charge when using existing beds or children's cots/cribs. One child under 3 years stays free of charge in an extra bed.
One child from 3 to 12 years is charged EUR 100 per person per night in an extra bed.
The maximum number of extra beds/children's cots permitted in a room is 1.
Extra beds or child's cot/crib's are available upon request.
 
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