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Today's top boutique hotels in Mallorca

Boutique destinations for that extra special holiday

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By Jose Rains, Updated

From chic townhouses in Palma to rural retreats hidden among olive groves, Mallorca’s boutique hotel scene is brimming with style and character. Whether you’re planning a long weekend or a slow summer escape, these beautifully curated stays offer something a little special. Here’s our top picks from a carefully considered shortlist, chosen for their design, atmosphere and sense of place, perfect for sparking inspiration for your next island getaway.

Top Boutique Hotels

A bedroom with a large bed and a window

Son Bunyola Hotel

Location
Banyalbufar

Son Bunyola Hotel offers an intimate stay, providing the perfect base to explore Mallorca’s vineyards, olive groves, and charming countryside.

Nestled in the heart of an 810-acre estate within a UNESCO World Heritage site, Son Bunyola Hotel blends heritage, comfort and understated charm. The historic manor house has been thoughtfully transformed by Richard Branson's team into a boutique hotel with 27 individually designed rooms and suites, including distinctive Tower Suites set within ancient turrets and others featuring private terraces with sweeping views. Each space offers a peaceful retreat, with calming interiors and natural textures that reflect the beauty of the surrounding landscape.

Guests can unwind in the peaceful gardens, enjoy locally inspired cuisine in the hotel’s restaurants, or explore the estate’s walking and cycling trails that wind through olive groves and along the coastline. With access to three standalone luxury villas, a range of wellness treatments, and the dramatic Tramuntana mountains on the doorstep, Son Bunyola offers an intimate stay in one of Mallorca’s most captivating settings.

Whether you're after a romantic escape, a peaceful solo retreat or a chance to reconnect with family and friends, Son Bunyola invites you to slow down and soak up the rhythm of island life. With thoughtful touches throughout and a team ready to help tailor your stay, this is a place where lasting memories are made.

A large house sits in the middle of a lush green forest

Ca's Xorc Luxury Retreat

Location
Soller

Ca's Xorc Luxury Retreat is the place to stay if you're looking for somewhere that's rich in history but with all the modern amneties. Breathtaking views, gourmet cuisine and a relaxing environment, the ideal place for a peaceful stay in a beautiful location.

Ca's Xorc Luxury Retreat is an 18th century manor / former finca nestled in the mountains of Sóller within 200 year-old walls.

Choose between 13 individually furnished rooms, each one styled with a blend of traditional Majorcan architecture and decorative elements from Morocco. In addition to the 13 rooms, there are two garden cottages that provide that extra bit of space and privacy with their own private gardens.

Key features that make a stay at Ca's Xorc a unique experience include:

  • the hotel is rich in history and retained many decorative details during the renovation
  • it is nestled in a magnificent Mediterranean landscape between the sea and the mountains
  • an outdoor swimming pool in an idyllic location with many opportunities to retreat to a quiet corner
  • beautiful gardens and terraces  - perfect for moments of peace and quiet, or to enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner outside
  • spa treatments on request
  • the perfect location for long walks and hikes in a gorgeous Mediterranean location
  • an old olive oil mill which remains unchanged and functional as heart of the hotel
  • if you book directly with the hotel, your breakfast is included

For weddings and other celebrations, Ca's Xorc Luxury Retreat can be booked exclusively - with or without a wedding and event planner. Getting married in this finca hotel is magical! Expect a luxurious, yet typical Mallorcan experience - professional service and first-class cuisine. Ca's Xorc has already successfully held over 250 weddings with almost 12,500 guests, so they're sure to offer everything you hoped for.

A bedroom with a bed and a couch with red pillows

Santa Clara Urban Spa & Hotel

Location
Palma de Mallorca

This charming hotel is located in the historical old town, in the very heart of Palma de Mallorca. It is within easy walking distance of attractions such as the 10th century Arab baths and Palma's breathtaking gothic Cathedral.

Situated on a small road inside the main pedestrianised centre, the hotel backs on to the courtyard of the Santa Clara monastery, offering a uniquely tranquil spot in a city setting - with superb views across the Bay of Palma.

The interior has been decorated to the highest standards combing traditional features such as stone walls and exposed wooden beams with modern sleek design. All the rooms are light and airy with their own individual colour scheme. They come fully equipped with flatscreen satellite TVs, WiFi access, air-conditioning, safe and mini-bar. Their suites also include i-Pod docking stations.

To truly unwind whilst you are on holiday, why not spend some time in the hotel's urban spa with sauna, steam room and jacuzzi. You can also indulge in a variety of massage therapies and beauty treatments.

You can also enjoy the stunning views over Palma and the sunshine on roof-top terrace. It is a great space to stretch out on a sun-lounger with a cocktail!

If you are planning a meeting or a conference then the hotel has a fully equipped conference room with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment.

An aerial view of a large swimming pool surrounded by chairs and umbrellas

Son Julia Country House Hotel

Location
Llucmajor

If you're looking for a perfect hideaway from your usual routine, then this lovely 15th century Mallorcan manor is the place to escape to.

Only a few minutes from Palma, this unique boutique hotel pairs Mallorcan style and serenity with modern design and state-of-the-art facilities. Here you can explore and relax in its beautiful 300-year-old rambling gardens, inviting terraces and patio or indulge in spa treatments or keep active with various sports on offer.

There are just 32 spacious rooms and suites, all individually styled and decorated with elegant furnishings, yet retaining period aspects of its 500-year-old heritage. All rooms include the latest technology and are equipped with Flat-screen TVs, high-speed WiFi, air-conditioning, mini-bars, safes and hair-dryers. Some of the rooms also have terraces and private gardens.

If you're interested in activities to keep your mind and body active while you're on holiday, then the hotel offers a range of sporting activities from yachting, hot air ballooning, cycling and tennis, or you can make use of the fitness room. They also rent professional carbon race bicycles and offer a variety of cycling opportunities and guides. You can ride fully serviced, top of the line carbon bikes that can be rented per day or by week.

Facilities include a private tennis court and private lessons in tennis can be arranged, so that you can practise your backhand with one of the hotel’s great coaches. Tennis rackets and balls are available at reception.

For those of you looking to unwind and be pampered the hotel includes a spa and wellness area, which includes a heated indoor swimming, hydro-massage jacuzzi, and Finnish sauna. Enjoy body and facial treatments such as Osteopathy, reflexology, and body scrubs, as well as relaxing massages in the hotel’s well-equipped treatment room.

Finally, Son Julia's vineyards produce a light, fruity white wine made from local Prensal blanc and Chardonnay grapes. Matured in cement egg shaped tanks by a local wine producer, it is currently sold exclusively at the hotel.

Rafa Nadal Sport Residence Hotel, Manacor double bedroom

Rafa Nadal Sport Centre

Location
Manacor

This state-of-the-art sports centre offers comfortable and luxurious accommodation that has been designed by and for athletes.

The sports centre has 67 spacious en-suite rooms which include comfortable and functional furnishings in order to provide a good nights rest. They all have plenty of natural light with access to a balcony where you can unwind in the Mediterranean sun overlooking the tennis courts. All rooms include free WiFi access and air-conditioning.

The sporting facilities available to guests include 26 tennis courts with different surfaces, both outdoor and indoor courts, 7-a-side soccer pitch, multipurpose sports courts, outdoor swimming pool and 25-metre indoor pool, 10 paddle courts and an athletics track!

For relaxation after a day of activity, you can look forward to reviving any aching muscles in the Wellness spa which includes various thermal pools, sauna and hammam (steam room). The Cinq Mondes spa also offers beauty, body and massage therapies so that you can indulge in some fantastic treatments.

When staying here you can also take advantage of the professionalism and experience of their team of trainers, coaches, physiotherapists, doctors and nutritionists who will help you get the most out of your hours of training and prepare in the best way possible for any upcoming competitions.

Portals Hills Boutique Hotel, Portals Nous exterior

Portals Hills Boutique Hotel

Location
Puerto Portals

Perched on the hillside overlooking the crystalline waters of the Mediterranean, the hotel brings cosmopolitan style and energy to the buzzing port of Puerto Portals. This luxury boutique hotel promises personalised services that will exceed your wildest expectations.

The hotel features 29 luxury suites and two exclusive FENDI-furnished penthouses. The interior of the rooms was designed by internationally-acclaimed stylist, Luc van Acker, who choose to evoke the chic fresh Miami spirit with custom-designed furniture and pastel shades. 

All rooms include:

  • King size beds
  • Air-conditioning
  • 40 inch flat screen TV
  • Free WiFi
  • MP3 docking station and sound system
  • Electronic safe
  • Mini-bar/ Fridge
  • Nespresso machine
  • Extra large rain shower
  • Sea view from a balcony or patio

If you do choose to indulge and stay in one of their fabulous penthouses then you will have private chef services available to you so you can enjoy an excellent gourmet meal in complete privacy. They will also prepare a dreamy FENDI-furnished poolside cabana for your use only.

Like all good exclusive establishments, this complex includes a lavish wellness lounge offering treatments from deep tissue massages to organic facials and luscious body scrubs to slimming wraps. Their well trained beauticians and therapists are there to pamper and preen. For a more holistic approach to health, highly qualified physiotherapists will offer support to suit your body’s needs.

For further details and booking, contact the hotel directly using the enquiry link on this page or visit their website.

Sa Galera Hotel, Santanyi exterior

Sa Galera Hotel

Sa Galera is an ancient Majorcan manor which dates from the 13th century. It is surrounded by an amazing natural environment. The estate has been recently restored and turned into a wonderful hotel with a selection of twenty rooms, all of them furnished with beautiful Majorcan country decoration.

A charming hotel surrounded by an amazing natural environment.

Each room is specially designed to satisfy the most rigorous customer looking for quality, comfort and the relaxing quietness of the countryside. All the rooms are equipped with air-conditioning as well as heating, satellite TV, minibar and telephone.

A stone archway with a coat of arms on it

Cap Rocat Boutique Hotel

Location
Palma de Mallorca

Hidden in a thirty-hectare nature reserve, Cap Rocat offers refined seclusion in a restored historic fortress, with sweeping views over the Bay of Palma and a deep commitment to conservation and cultural heritage.

Cap Rocat is one of the Mediterranean’s most secluded retreats, tucked away in a former military fortress within a vast protected coastal reserve. Perched above a two-kilometre stretch of marine sanctuary, this award-winning hotel blends remarkable architecture with untouched nature, offering peace, privacy and panoramic views across the Bay of Palma.

Lovingly restored by Antonio Obrador, the citadel now hosts elegant suites carved into the rock, connected by courtyards, battlements and hidden towers. The transformation honours the original design while embracing sustainable principles and local materials. Every corner of Cap Rocat reflects a philosophy of quiet luxury, respect for the landscape, and the joy of slow, meaningful travel.

Guests are invited not only to relax, but to reflect - through the on-site Vignetti-Obrador photo collection, or by simply reconnecting with nature in this extraordinary setting. Cap Rocat is more than a hotel; it’s a living tribute to cultural appreciation and the timeless spirit of exploration.

Convent de la Missio Boutique Hotel, Palma double bedroom

Convent de la Missio Boutique Hotel

Location
Palma de Mallorca

Surrounded by little streets and green patios the Convent was in previous times dedicated to the formation of missionaries and is nowadays renovated and transformed into a stylish and sophisticated hotel.

The hotel has 27 spacious rooms styled in simple white and cream fabrics giving it a light and airy Mediterranean feel. The rooms are spacious and very welcoming, and have been designed to offer comfort and tranquillity. There are double rooms and superior doubles where you will have room service, kingsize or double beds, telephone, free WIFI, smart LED TV, air-conditioning or heating, minibar and safe. The suites offer more space, light and open settings, which are complemented perfectly by the stylish furniture. This contributes to an overwhelming feeling of well-being and comfort.

There is a wellness area with sauna, indoor pool and relaxation room, ideal for complete those who would like to enjoy some rest and calm. On the upper terrace you will find a solarium with hammocks, a pool and a small gym.

The hotel also caters for business events. The old chapel is a multipurpose hall for conventions, meetings and seminars. Located on the first floor, the rectangular room holds up to 100 people and features the technicial facilities required for any type of meeting

For more information or to make a reservation, please visit the website using the links on this page.

Vall de Pollenca Hotel, Pollenca double bedroom

Vall de Pollenca Hotel

Location
Pollenca

Situated in the foothills of the Tramuntana mountains, its location between sea and mountains offers wonderful views in every direction.

The hotel has been decorated with traditional Mallorcan features such as stone floors, wooden beams and exposed brickwork, which are complimented by local antiques. There are 9 rooms.

The hotel offers Wifi (free of charge), a BBQ area, outdoor pool, restaurant and a well stocked bar.

Vall de Pollensa is the ideal starting point for excursions into the surrounding area – whether in the mountains or by the sea -, hiking, rent bikes, wellness, horse riding, golf, water sports or boat trips.

Jardi d'Arta Boutique Hotel, Arta double bedroom

Jardi d'Arta Boutique Hotel

Location
Arta

Surrounded by beautifully designed and well-maintained gardens, the hotel enjoys views of the impressive pilgrimage church of San Salvador.

The building is part of the historical town centre of Artà and dates from the early 19th century. It is an authentic example of a Mallorcan house, combined with modern facilities.

Re-opened in May 2013 following extensive renovations, the hotel offers creative Mediterranean cuisine, spa and diverse range of wellness treatments. All 12 rooms are individually designed and a great deal of care and attention has gone into the furnishings.

Can Pere Boutique Hotel, Alcudia double bedroom

Can Pere Boutique Hotel

Location
Alcudia

This hotel is situated in the historic old town of Alcudia. It has been built in a 19th-century Mallorcan manor house, preserving many of the original features, including the beautiful stone walls.

The hotel has a chic and stylish interior with glass chandeliers, wooden beams and stone floors.

All the hotel's rooms are singularly decorated and are light and airy. They are all equipped with air-conditioning, satellite TV, hair dryer, safe and telephone. Some of the rooms include a private terrace and a jacuzzi.

The hotel has a fantastic restaurant serving seasonal cuisine with a menu that changes regularly.

Son Bernadinet Hotel, Porreres exterior

Son Bernadinet Hotel, Porreres

Location
Campos

The splendid location of this hotel will bring you close to nature whist giving easy access to other interesting parts of the island. It boasts a small number of comfortable double bedrooms and integrates beautifully with the local landscape and architectural tradition.

This rural hotel is located inside an estate of 42 hectares in the south of Mallorca, near the best beaches: Es Trenc and Es Carbó. From a series of terraces the house commands a great view of the plain of Mallorca, the "pla", with the island of Cabrera defining the horizon

There are 11 rooms, all with a private terrace. They are equipped with large comfortable beds, air conditioning, telephone, Internet access, satellite TV, minibar, bathroom with tub, shower, bathrobe and slippers, hair dryer and towel heater.

Their garden has been designed by landscaping architect Henning Breimann German. They also have a conference room which has been especially equipped for meetings, conferences and seminars, being a spacious, neutral room, separate from other spaces and connected with the 2 gardens that frame the central building.

Some of the services they offer are massages (on request), WiFi throughout the hotel, parking, and a pool located next to a pergola covered by wisteria on the highest part of the farm

Zhero Boutique Hotel, near Palma double bedroom

Zhero Boutique Hotel

Location
Illetes

Enjoy the chilled out yet sophisticated atmosphere at Hotel Zhero, just 10 minutes drive from Palma and less than 1 km from a choice of 2 sandy beaches. Chic and contemporary without costing a fortune, Hotel Zhero offers everything you could want for a relaxing holiday.

There are three room options: double room, junior suite or pool suite. All rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with Wi-Fi internet access, flat screen plasma TV, security box and ensuite bathroom. The junior suites have amazing views of the Mediterranean Sea and free mini bar service. The pool suites are the best rooms, situated right on the pool side. They are ideal for those who want to enjoy the first rays of sunshine in the morning and the last chilled out vibes in the evening.

The lounge area of the hotel is spacious and flooded with natural light; cool and quiet it is a good place to escape the heat and enjoy a cold drink.

Guests can cool off in the outdoor pool; surrounded by decking and with a large terrace, it is perfect for sunbathing or enjoying a lazy lunch.

Cal Reiet Holistic Retreat Hotel, Santanyi exterior

Cal Reiet Holistic Retreat Hotel

Location
Santanyi

Located only 5 minutes from the town of Santanyi, this finca hotel is the perfect choice for a relaxing holiday. The whole retreat is devoted to the guests' wellbeing, with lush gardens to walk around, healthy food, yoga lessons and a wellness area. Add in a 20-metre swimming pool, treatment rooms, outdoor massage spaces and a well-equipped gym, and you have the perfect environment to slow down and reset.

This unique country hideaway is set in beautiful Mediterranean gardens and offers immersive retreats focused on mental clarity, physical wellbeing and emotional balance. The restored 19th-century farmhouse features 15 carefully designed rooms and suites. All of them have free Wifi, aromatherapy bathroom amenities, bathrobes, sofa beds, air conditioning and much more. Suites also have a private terrace and kitchen.

The yoga shala is a space for peace and quiet contemplation and meditation. Classes are offered both on an individual basis and for groups, as well as international teachers hosting yoga retreats and other holistic wellbeing retreats such as detox, meditation and mindfulness workshops.

Their wellness area includes both a private beauty treatment room and an open air massage area. The gym is basic but lacks nothing for a complete workout. It has a cross trainer and is centred on free weights and exercises using body weight.

The events and meeting facilities can cater for up to approximately 80 people and can be tailored to match your specific needs, whether it be a seminar, corporate event, wedding or any other event.

Programmes include one-to-one consultations, yoga, meditation and mindfulness sessions led by experienced international practitioners.  

Son Cardaix Hotel, Arta double bedroom

Son Cardaix Hotel

Although the estate dates from the 15th century, the house has been painstakingly restored without losing its spirit and Mallorcan character that is both rustic and elegant, offering a combination of technology, ease, comfort and luxury.

They offer elegant and sober spacious Junior Suites, all fitted with a bathroom, TV, telephone and central heating. Eight of them also have a sitting room with fireplace and four have a terrace. Each room has been decorated in an individual style with antique furniture.

Holm oaks, almond trees, carob trees and a whole range of vegetation and Mediterranean forests surround the house. There is a swimming pool in the gardens, and an area of terraces made with Mallorcan stone.

Hotel Antigua, Palma Centre & Marina double bedroom

Antigua Hotel

Location
Palma de Mallorca

Set in a medieval townhouse in the centre of Palma de Mallorca, this luxury hotel takes you back to the time when the city was home to nobles, merchants and travellers who brought exotic products from distant lands.

The house was renovated in the 18th-century by the Ferrer-Quintana family, wealthy merchants, and then again in 2019 to be opened as a hotel. Plenty of original features have been retained such as the arch over the entrance, the Baroque-style patio or the local Marés-stone vaulted ground floor, dating back to the 17th century.

Inside, there are 27 rooms and suites, each with its own identity and overlooking the quiet streets of the old Jewish quarter or the patio. They all have a large satellite TV, WiFi access, bathrobes, slippers and lush bathrooms with hairdryer and a magnifying mirror.

The rooftop terrace is this hotel's main feature, overlooking the old Palma and boasting a bar where you'll enjoy a selection of wines, cocktails, vermouths and tapas at Terracotta, the rooftop bar. Inside, the Sa Cuina del Antigua restaurant takes inspiration from old Mallorcan kitchens both in its decor and menu while down in the vaulted rooms Antigua Bar serves tapas, a selection of Spanish wines and hot drinks.

There's also a spa with heated pool, Finnish sauna, steam room, chromotherapy and aromatherapy showers and ice fountain. To use it, you need to book it in advance as it'll be enjoyed solely by you.

Valldemossa Boutique Hotel, Valldemossa double bedroom

Valldemossa Boutique Hotel

Location
Valldemossa

Situated in the heart of the valley, on top of a hill from where you can enjoy views over the bay of Palma from one part, and the Tramuntana mountain range and the monastery from the other.

Moving away from the commercial concept of a hotel, this is more of a home for welcoming friends and accommodating them as if they were staying in their own country house.

The rooms have been decorated tastefully and have simple soft Mediterranean furnishings. All rooms have either a terrace or balcony. There is a spa where you can indulge in beauty treatments and massage therapies. Alternatively you can relax in the sauna and jacuzzi.

A great rural retreat with plenty of charm, where you can enjoy both comfort and privacy.

S'Hort de Son Caulelles Agroturisme Hotel, Sa Cabaneta exterior

S'Hort de Son Caulelles Agroturisme Hotel

Situated within a 20 minute walk to the town centre of Marratxi, it features an outdoor pool and a tour desk, as well as spa facilities.

There is a beauty salon, a solarium and a sauna. Other facilities available to guests include conference room(s), a laundry service and babysitting / child services.

Hotel amenities include a car rental desk, a safe-deposit box and luggage storage. The hotel's garden is a perfect place to sit, rest and relax. Wi-Fi internet is available.

Amenities featured in the rooms include a TV, a safe and cable / satellite channels. All rooms are air conditioned, soundproofed and equipped with a mini bar, a telephone and a refrigerator. The bathrooms provide a lighted makeup mirror, a hair dryer and bathrobes.

Sant Jaume Boutique Hotel, Palma

Sant Jaume Design Hotel

Location
Palma de Mallorca

The Sant Jaume Boutique Hotel stands in the heart of the old quarter of Palma, nestled between two important historic buildings: the Church of Sant Jaume and Santa Magdalena Convent.

The hotel itself also has it's own interesting history, occupying a traditional Mallorcan house which dates back to the eighteenth century.

On the ground floor, you will find the reception, hallway, lobby and the Cantina Panzá – a gourmet restaurant in every sense, offers delicious Mediterranean cuisine and bespoke cocktails in a lush urban garden.

On this floor you will also find the stylish cocktail lounge and the wellness area, complete with fitness room, heated pool, Finnish sauna and a whole range of treatments and massages on offer - the perfect cocktail for relaxation during your stay in Palma! On the fourth floor, you'll find a lovely sundeck with a plunge pool, designer loungers, showers and stunning views of the old quarter and the Cathedral. From here guests can marvel at life in Palma from up high.

The hotel rooms occupy the middle three storeys, offering a range of comfortable and bright suites, some with terrace access. Each of the rooms has all the modern luxuries that you could wish for during your stay, including TV, music system, minibar, wifi, toiletries and dressing gowns, hair dryers, air conditioning and heating.

The Sant Jaume hotel is not far from Paseo del Borne, the city’s best and most luxurious shopping area, and a five-minute walk from the Paseo Marítimo promenade. The hotel’s prime location is undoubtedly one of its main attractions.

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