 
    Coastal boat trip
Enjoy a fantastic day at sea and exploring secluded coves and beaches aboard a typical yacht from the Balearic Islands, "El Gordito".

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Adults only luxury spa hotel overlooking the sandy beach of Playa de Palma
Stylish and good-value, this urban beach, adults-only hotel is in a great location right in the heart of the popular holiday resort of Playa de Palma, overlooking the beach.
The Garonda Hotel is unique in that it offers its guests the perfect escape whilst being situated in a lively environment with plenty to do. It underwent a substantial renovation in the winter 2014/15 and was offered 5* status as a result.
The hotel includes 118 guest-rooms and 31 suites. All the rooms include terraces, air-conditioning, satellite TV, safe, mini bar, hair-dryer and luxury bath products. They have the following room types available:
For relaxation, head to the hotels excellent spa. Their ONA Spa offers guests the very best in state-of-the-art technology with treatments by cult beauty brand, Natura Bissé. Natura Bissé's products are created with the maximum concentration of cutting-edge, highly effective, active ingredients. This is a brand that has achieved international success and has a loyal fan base of make-up artists, celebrities (including Beyoncé, Elle McPherson and Rachel Bilson) and dermatologists alike. In addition to the spas beauty and massage treatments, it include a wellness area with sauna, hammam, jacuzzi, heated indoor pool, solarium and tranquil gardens.
For those on Golfing holidays, the hotel offers exclusive services and discounts for golfers at a variety of local courses and they are able to make all the necessary bookings. Guests also have access to sister hotel, Pure Salt Port Adriano’s, Golf Academy and its on-site golf simulator.
The hotel has both an outdoor pool on the terrace as well as an indoor pool in the spa. The outdoor lagoon like pool is set on the stone patio in front of the hotel facing the beach. It features a underwater beach section were you can sit stretched out in the water to cool off. The area pool has plenty of space for sun-loungers where you can relax and soak up the rays.
The chic indoor grey stone pool offers a tranquil space for doing a couple of lengths and has direct access to the spas peaceful gardens through glass French windows.
Located on the first floor, the hotel's bar is the ideal place to enjoy cocktails, snacks or an aperitif as sunsets over of the wonderful Playa de Palma.
The hotel's restaurant offers a breakfast and dinner service with a wide range of local and international dishes. It is open for between 07:45 - 10:45 and 19:00 - 22:00.
In addition to the hotel's own restaurant, they also serve their pincho menu for lunch at 'Mikel & Pintxo' restaurant which is located on the seafront. For those on half-board accommodation, you can also book into Mikel & Pintxo for dinner as well as L'Arcada.
Mikel & Pintxo - Serves Lunch & Dinner and is an option for half board guests
A modern tapas restaurant located on the seafront promenade of Playa de Palma. It offers dishes and tapas that combine the tradition and identity of Spanish cuisine with contemporary cooking, in a fresh, fun and elegant interior. As one of Majorca’s best tapas restaurants, it is ideal for nouvelle cuisine lovers, serving tapas, rations and pinchos and also offering meat and fish dishes. Specialities include small squid in octopus ink, montadito of Cabrales cheese and artichoke hearts with aubergine and anchovy.
L'Arcanda - Dinner option for Half Board Guests
Just 100 yards from the hotel you can find this cosy Italian restaurant, ideal for lunch or dinner. It is located on the seafront promenade and offers an exquisite menu with pasta dishes, oven-baked pizzas, meat and fish dishes as well as delicious cocktails that you can enjoy in a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere. The restaurant is open from 12:00 -00:00.
The hotel is for adults only - children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.
 
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