This sun-drenched Balearic island is home to some fabulous five-star offerings, from sleek city stays to thoughtfully restored fincas
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Anna Nicholas is a longstanding Telegraph contributor and has been the Majorca destination and hotel expert for a decade. She is the only Briton to have received the Balearic government’s Siurell de Plata cultural award. Anna has penned 11 Majorca-based titles, which include seven travel books and four in a new crime fiction series.
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In just over a decade, Majorca has proven to be a playground for many of the finest five-star hotels in Spain, the majority offering top class restaurants, roof terraces and deluxe spas. Luxury comes at a price but the best hotels in Majorca provide a truly pampering experience with world-class facilities and attentive, consistently excellent service. From Palma to Pollença, infinity pools, exotic grounds, dreamy sea views and private suites abound, while exclusive excursions include private yacht charters and wine and cultural tours. Comfort is paramount, from pillow menus to king-sized beds and chic furnishings. For sheer indulgence, these five-star hotels in Majorca are top of the crop and will certainly fit the bill.
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Cap Rocat, formerly a 19th-century military fortress, has been ingeniously transformed into a five-star luxury hotel with two pools and restaurants, tennis court and sumptuous spa. Natural stone, marble, timber ceilings and mellow lighting are combined with contemporary furnishings in neutral tones and bold-hued rugs to create a refined and restful ambience. There are 30 beautifully appointed suites and two rooms – each one has a dreamy canopied daybed and private terraces that afford spectacular views to sea and the adjacent forestland. The hotel has created its own small sandy beach zone with direct access to the sea, complimentary bikes and snorkelling equipment are available to borrow, and there's a brilliant line-up of local excursions by land and sea.
From £ 3,096
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Grand Hotel Son Net, a graceful 17th-century manor house, sits on a hillock above Puigpunyent village. It's sublime, with its salmon-pink façade, vast pool flanked by mature trees and 31 elegant, individually styled bedrooms. Grand portraits, international artworks and antique artefacts abound here, and staff members can happily organise deluxe yacht charters, exclusive excursions and both olive oil and wine tastings. Tucked away beyond the pool zone is a large and dedicated spa building, providing an expansive range of treatments, rituals and massages, and beyond the gardens is a bucolic tableau of orchards, fields and mountains. Breakfast and dinner are overseen by executive chef, Sergi Olmedo, and served at sophisticated Mar & Duix, either on the blissful terrace with its rural views, or in the atmospheric restaurant.
From £ 1,510
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La Residencia's beguiling setting between mountains and sea in Deia village combines with unrivalled facilities and impeccable service to offer a truly standout experience. It is a delightful labyrinth of stone paths and steps that cut through 35 acres of lush and mature gardens of cypresses and olive trees to a peaceful pool zone. There are 70 beautifully finished rooms and suites, including a private villa – most have terraces and some have private pools, and there's even an eclectic suite created by British designer, Matthew Williamson. Despite its grandeur and polish, the hotel still retains much of its original charm and has a warm and welcoming ambience.
From £ 1,720
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Son Brull is set amid 80 acres of mature olive groves and vineyards, and skilfully fuses Mallorcan heritage with contemporary luxury. The 18th-century monastery turned design haven offers organic produce, a spa rooted in nature, a pool and a gastronomic restaurant where Majorca’s landscape inspires every dish. Restaurant “3/65”, overseen by Majorcan chef Andrea Segura, serves refined Mediterranean cuisine on a candlelit terrace with mesmerising views towards the mountains. The inspired tasting menus also include a vegetarian option and showcase fresh, seasonal produce from the estate’s own gardens, with desserts sweetened by honey from the hotel’s hives. The wine list features the hotel’s own wines, alongside some 200 local and international labels.
From £ 748
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This adults-only, five-star is perched high above the Bay of Canyamel, and is the sort of romantic, low-key, luxury retreat that Mallorca does best. The hotel feels deliciously private thanks to being spread across three historic houses; a secluded, sea-facing, clifftop cocoon with a first-rate restaurant, wellness zone and two pools. Expect restful creams and ivories, beamed ceilings, wooden floors and a minimalist elegance that feels instantly calming. Chef David Moreno’s inspired creations marry Majorcan and Mexican cuisine at the property’s chic restaurant. You can graze on plump Gordal olives stuffed with zesty orange, and warm bread laced with cheddar and hazelnuts, before sampling mouthwatering mussels bathed in chilli-spiked wine sauce.
From £ 708
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This luxurious, discreet boutique hotel is housed in a 19th-century mansion in the heart of Palma's atmospheric historic quarter. It was designed by architect and interior designer Maria José Cabré who's created an oasis of calm with a warm and relaxed ambience. The modern décor exudes sophistication with floors of French oak and textiles in a restful palette of cream, biscuit, grey and beige, and a number of the bedrooms have verandas providing dreamy views over Sant Francesc square. The pièce de résistence of the in-room hospitality is the comprehensive "Our Mallorca" gift notebook which includes a treasure trove of tips, highlights and information about the island. Executive chef Àlvar Albaladejo and head chef, Carles Forteza, have pieced together a moreish and creative Mediterranean at Quadrat, the main restaurant, using fresh, seasonal, local produce.
From £ 603
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There's something delightfully grown up about this hotel, it's the sort of place that isn't trying to be cool or edgy, it's unashamedly luxurious; the brainchild of Miguel Conde and his architect wife, Cristina Martí. Contemporary furniture and natural materials such as marble, stone and wood are offset by sumptuous fabrics, gilt mirrors and subtle lighting giving a rich feel to the place. The experienced reception team offers guests a warm welcome in the discreet lobby, while a luxury concierge service is provided in advance of arrival, catering to every whim. The hotel has a massage and beauty treatment room on the third floor, and a plunge pool and solarium on the roof terrace that affords spectacular views to the cathedral and the bay of Palma.
From £ 575
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This majestic 16th-century property has been masterfully renovated to create a stylish and contemporary five-star retreat. Award winning design studio Ohlab has created a stylish lobby and bar area, reached via an exclusive and picturesque front courtyard bursting with flowers. The roof terrace enjoys panoramic views over the historic quarter of the city and includes a showstopping suspended glass plunge pool that diffuses light throughout the main stairwell below. There are 24 elegant suites, including one with a private terrace, and in the marble bathrooms you'll find walk-in showers, luxurious freestanding baths and generously-sized Diptyque toiletries.
From £ 558
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This is a go-slow retreat with glorious gardens where sitting quietly amongst the thickly scented lavender and dense olive trees with a glass of Rioja is firmly on the agenda. Owners Christine and Klaus-Michael Kühne have left nothing to chance at this rural hideaway; yes all hotel rooms are spacious (it is a former castle after all) and have pretty terraces, balconies or patios but its attention to detail is truly impeccable: a handwritten welcome note, complimentary bottle of cava, fruit, and boxed ensaïmada – a local pastry – are provided in all rooms, along with beach towels. Although it's snuggled into the sleepy Spanish countryside, it's only a 20 minute taxi to the centre of Palma so a good choice if you're looking for a city injection to break up a fly-and-flop holiday.
From £ 730
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Understated elegance and ingenious design are the hallmarks of luxurious five-star boutique, El Llorenç. Situated on a quiet promenade facing the sea, it offers a magnificent spa, a leafy rooftop terrace with a pool, and two exceptional restaurants overseen by local Michelin-starred chef Santi Taura. The hotel occupies a blissfully quiet spot in front of a small, peaceful park in the historic quarter of Calatrava, with its narrow cobbled streets, shops, galleries and artisan studios. Adjacent to the ancient city walls – known as Dalt Murada – it is a five-minute walk from La Seu Cathedral and other major sights such as Almudaina palace, the Arab baths and Museum of Mallorca. Note that it is adults-only.
From £ 597
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Blink and you’ll miss the discreet entrance to sublime five-star Can Ferrereta in rural Santanyi. This elegant 17th-century townhouse has been tastefully converted into a boutique hotel with a modern art collection, sleek pool and first-rate spa and restaurant. The mature gardens also offer complete tranquillity. The 32 large, well-proportioned and chic rooms include 19 suites, all with their own unique décor and with every conceivable comfort. Most have either a terrace, balcony or patio and include luxurious, sumptuous monogrammed Egyptian cotton sheets, linen textiles and stylish furniture. Bathrooms are elegant and neutral, and most have both a bath and shower. An added delight is the polished turndown service with chocolates and locally crafted gift.
From £ 1,464
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