18 of the best · Mallorca, Spain
Palace hotels in Palma’s old town, a castle at Son Vida and a fortress on the bay, the Tramuntana hideaways, and the great resorts of Formentor and Canyamel: with the restaurants and spas each hotel lists on its own website.
Our 18 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Mallorca.
The 1929 hotel, reborn
The legendary Hotel Formentor, opened in 1929 and reborn as a Four Seasons, on its own beach on the Formentor peninsula.
Playa de Formentor, 07470 Port de PollençaExplore View on map
A fortress on the Bay of Palma
A former military fortress on the Bay of Palma, with a spa carved into the rock, a Sea Club and La Fortaleza restaurant.
Carretera d'Enderrocat s/n, 07609 Cala BlavaExplore View on map
A 19th-century manor house
A five-star hotel in a 19th-century manor house on Plaça Sant Francesc, with a roof terrace over the old town.
Plaça Sant Francesc 5, 07001 PalmaExplore View on map
In-depth stories behind the list.
The back story
Palaces in Palma’s old town, a castle above the city, a fortress on the bay, and the great resorts of Formentor, Deià and Canyamel: where to stay, and what has changed.
Palaces and town houses.
Botànic restaurant and a spa
A grand house and garden in the old town, with the Botànic restaurant and a spa.
Carrer Forn de la Glòria 14, 07012 PalmaExplore View on map
On Plaça de Cort
A boutique hotel on Plaça de Cort, opposite the town hall, with a solarium terrace and a seasonal pool.
Plaça de Cort 11, 07001 PalmaExplore View on map
Home of DINS Santi Taura
The hotel above the Parc de la Mar that houses DINS Santi Taura (one MICHELIN star). It does not admit under-16s.
Plaça de Llorenç Villalonga 4, 07001 PalmaExplore View on map
Home of Zaranda
A hotel on Carrer Bala Roja, by the old city walls, and home to Zaranda (one MICHELIN star).
Carrer Bala Roja 1, 07001 PalmaExplore View on map
A 19th-century manor house
A five-star hotel in a 19th-century manor house on Plaça Sant Francesc, with a roof terrace over the old town.
Plaça Sant Francesc 5, 07001 PalmaExplore View on map
Facing the cathedral
A 16th-century palace a few steps from La Seu, with a rooftop facing the cathedral and the sea, and a spa.
Carrer Miramar 8, 07001 PalmaExplore View on map
Castles, fortresses and resorts.
A fortress on the Bay of Palma
A former military fortress on the Bay of Palma, with a spa carved into the rock, a Sea Club and La Fortaleza restaurant.
Carretera d'Enderrocat s/n, 07609 Cala BlavaExplore View on map
A castle above Palma
A castle hotel in the villa district of Son Vida, in the hills above Palma.
New on the Calvià coast
Mandarin Oriental’s first hotel on Mallorca, on the Punta Negra headland in Calvià.
Carrer Punta Negra 12, 07181 CalviàExplore View on map
Home of Es Fum
A resort on the coast west of Palma, home to Es Fum (one MICHELIN star).
Carretera Palma-Andratx 19, Costa d'en Blanes, 07181 CalviàExplore View on map
Villages and estates.
Home of Sa Clastra
A castle estate below the Tramuntana, home to Sa Clastra (one MICHELIN star), with a spa and a beach club.
Carretera Es Capdellà-Galilea km 1.7, 07196 Es CapdellàExplore View on map
A mansion above Puigpunyent
A historic mansion hotel above the village of Puigpunyent, now one of the Cortesin hotels.
Castillo Son Net s/n, 07194 PuigpunyentExplore View on map
Above the bay of Sóller
Jumeirah’s hotel on the cliffs above the bay of Port de Sóller.
Calle Bélgica s/n, 07108 Port de SóllerExplore View on map
In the village of Deià
Belmond’s hotel in the village of Deià, in the foothills of the Tramuntana.
Formentor, Pollença and Canyamel.
Home of Voro (two MICHELIN stars)
The former Park Hyatt Mallorca at Canyamel, home to Voro, Mallorca’s only two-star MICHELIN restaurant.
Urbanització Atalaya de Canyamel, Vial A 12, 07589 CanyamelExplore View on map
The 1929 hotel, reborn
The legendary Hotel Formentor, opened in 1929 and reborn as a Four Seasons, on its own beach on the Formentor peninsula.
Playa de Formentor, 07470 Port de PollençaExplore View on map
A rural retreat with a farm
A five-star rural retreat in the hills near Pollença, with its own farm, a restaurant, the 3\65 bar and a spa.
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