Best Design Hotels in Balearic Islands

Book a suite, a family room, or even a two-bedroom bungalow with a private pool, at Ikos Porto Petro. Everything is included here, so you don’t have to worry about cash throughout your stay. Eat by the pool, or by candlelight beneath olive trees, from menus designed by Michelin-starred chefs, across five à la carte restaurants, or grab a quick meal at the Food Hall. There’s much to keep you occupied, with spa treatments, tennis courts, paddle sports and access to a complimentary Tesla to explore further afield. Kids have their own club, managed to UK Ofsted standards.

Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza is right on the legendary Playa d’en Bossa, an easy 15-minute transfer from the island’s airport. The Hotel captures the all-American buzz of the Hard Rock brand and fuses it with the warmth and friendliness of Ibiza hospitality. So, expect some sparkling Rock Star treatment, like Valet Parking and private VIP private check-in. There are almost 500 guest rooms, from Deluxe rooms to swim-up suites; and a striking Spa. TATEL Ibiza Restaurant is the hotel’s theatrical and flamboyant signature restaurant that really rocked. Think great cocktails, and gourmet food, all set to live DJ sets. Service is professional, yet with the Hard Rock Edge, a young and dynamic team that makes sure guests have a great evening.

Looking like it has stepped out of a 1970s postcard, OD Talamanca is an unlikely winner in the Ibiza hotel fashion stakes. However, this stalwart has earned itself legions of devoted fans. This is because OD Talamanca has experience on its side, and decades of catering for Ibizan fans have ensured this hotel a badge of honour in terms of customer service and practicality. Situated a little further out of town, OD Talamanca has an unusually large amount of space, meaning that it is able to offer rarities such as parking. Expect round-the-clock facilities that will fit even the most eccentric of schedules.

Purobeach’s first full resort brings its beach-club spirit to the southwest of Mallorca. Set on a hillside above the bay, Oasis del Mar Purobeach Resort, Santa Ponsa spreads 160 rooms and suites across terraced buildings with sea and mountain views, two outdoor pools, a dedicated wellness centre and the unmistakable Purobeach vibe.

The Donna Portals is a boutique design hotel overlooking a pine-fringed cove in southwest Mallorca. Dutch design guru Marcel Wanders has shaped eacxh space, from the cascading pool to the illuminated iris artworks in the bedrooms, while a curated collection featuring Kaws, Ben Eine and Nick Walker brings the property further to life. Think white curves, Bearbrick collectibles, cocktails at sunset, and a coastal path through twisted pines to the superyacht marina at Puerto Portals.

Set on Ibiza’s west coast near Cala Gració, TRS Ibiza Hotel is an adults-only, all-inclusive sanctuary where contemporary style meets Mediterranean serenity. With 378 rooms and suites, the property combines coastal elegance and modern design, featuring private balconies, hydromassage bathtubs, and sea or garden views.

Guests can unwind by three outdoor pools, including an infinity pool overlooking the bay, or indulge in the Zentropia Palladium Spa & Wellness, home to a hydrotherapy circuit, sauna, and personalised treatments. The hotel’s gourmet dining scene includes Capricho for à la carte breakfasts, Helios for relaxed seaside dining, and El Gaucho for grilled specialities, with rooftop cocktails and sunset views at Gravity Sky Lounge.

A personal butler service, 24-hour room service, and exclusive access to TRS Ibiza’s premium experiences redefine the concept of all-inclusive luxury. Ideally located for exploring San Antonio’s beaches, coves, and nightlife, this resort offers a refined, adults-only Ibiza experience where calm days flow seamlessly into golden sunsets.

If you like pools, you’ll love it here. The Zafiro Palace has 10, ensuring both adults and kids can get their own spaces to chill and splash around. Two of these are within the Zen Spa, where you can book a range of treatments. The low-rise resort lies close to the beach and offers soothingly decorated rooms in earthy and coastal shades. All come with Nespresso machines, pillow menus, bathrobes and slippers, while the one-bedroom penthouse suite provides a kitchenette and a huge terrace with a jacuzzi and Bali bed. During the summer there’s a programme of activities and entertainment around the clock. And there are several dining options; The Market Buffet Restaurant, La Veranda Restaurant, El Olivo, El Portico and Tastes and Sushi Bar Restaurant.

Book one of 53 bedrooms and suites here, including the anything-but-standard 14-bedroom Casa Privada, a private residence for you and your pals to plunge into a private pool and hot tub within your own courtyard, enjoy an exclusive in-suite treatment room and sleep serenely in a separate building from the rest of the rabble. In the main hotel, the leafy rooftop accommodates a 15-metre swimming pool, bar and eatery with Mexican dishes and Wagyu beef. And downstairs there’s the Jara bistro spilling onto Plaza Vara de Rey, with a DJ booth for a funky soundscape. From April to November the hotel is for adults only.

The first “grand luxury hotel” to arrive on Menorca, Villa Le Blanc is perched beside Santo Tomás Beach on the Camí de Cavalls trail, with direct access to the sands via its garden. Blending perfectly into its surroundings, the whitewashed and glass balconied property echoes the local architecture and takes an eco-conscious approach to hospitality. Cuisine by S’Amarador and Joan Canals is served at CRU, there’s a Thai Room Spa and Wellness Centre onsite and a pool overlooking the sea. Bedrooms are swathed in shades of cream, with some suites adding private terraces, plunge pools and freestanding tubs.

Rising above a canopy of pines, with 360 views across the island, Teranka has emerged as a haven not only for a tranquil Mediterranean escape but for wellbeing retreats too. The 35-room property has a stunning infinity pool, a Garden Restaurant, and a Rooftop bar lounge. Drawing inspiration from the concept of terre d’ancrage – a secure haven amidst the elements of earth, sea, and sky – the essence of Teranka lies in its laid-back, natural aesthetic, which evokes Formentera’s free spirit. Teranka has also emerged as a well-being destination.