Best Design Hotels in Majorca

This adults only establishment provides an idyllic retreat for couples and people who are on their honeymoon are sure to find that this is the perfect place to stay. The guest-rooms here take full advantage of the stunning location right on Pollença Bay and guests can gaze out at the ocean from the comfort of their bed thanks to the huge picture windows that each room boasts. There are also spacious balconies that are set with a table and chairs and this is a great place to sit and sip a cup of coffee while gazing out at the scenery. The whole hotel has been decorated in a chic contemporary style with white décor highlighted by bright blue touches, while the rooftop terrace comes complete with an inviting plunge pool.

With the idyllic Cala Giverola Cove at its centre, Zel Mallorca is a must-stay destination for any guest wanting sun, sea and relaxation. The Cala Giverola is an oasis nestled between the mountains and the ocean and its golden sand beaches are perfect for guests wishing to soak in the sun. Zel Mallorca expertly utilises natural light, Mediterranean colours and art to create a lively yet calming atmosphere inside the hotel. Its rooms are playful and welcoming with more luxurious rooms boasting private balconies and sea views. Its fully equipped spa provides guests with a perfect way to relax and its fully equipped gym as well as its tennis courts provides guests with a chance to stay fit. The hotel also runs yoga and meditation sessions for its guests and has bikes which guests can use to explore the surrounding area.  The hotel’s 5 restaurants and bars make the hotel not only a wellbeing hub but a gastronomic one as well. Simply put, Zell Mallorca is the definition of relaxation.

Palma’s many nooks and crannies offer visitors the perfect opportunity for some fascinating sun-soaked exploration. Hidden in the heart of this picturesque Moorish city on the aptly named Calle de Sol, is the boutique hotel, Antigua Palma. At this Casa Noble (once the home of Balearic nobles), guests can escape the usual tourist hotspots and experience authentic Mallorcan hospitality.

Book an adults-only getaway, in the heart of the action, at Palmanova, in the vibrant Magaluf area. Calvia is found between the town beaches of Palmanova and Son Matias, with a wealth of places to go and things to do, on the doorstep. Cook’s Club Calvià Beach received a full makeover in 2023 and provides both single, twin and double bedrooms. Beside the swimming pool and infinity pool, you’ll find a solarium and a stretch of hotel beach, where the scene of many a party will be held this season. Cook’s Club Calvià Beach hosts nightly live DJ sets, an indoor and outdoor bar, restaurant, sun terraces and a gym.

Like the Forum Boutique Hotel, this is better suited to an older clientele — children aged 12 and over are welcome. Hotel Can Mostatxins is named after a butcher (specifically his notable moustache) who once lived in these sensitively restored 15th and 19th-century buildings. A plunge pool and spa are hidden in an atmospheric courtyard and there are just eight bedrooms, ensuring a boutique experience. It’s independently owned and very homely. There’s no restaurant or cafe, but the hotel is conveniently located close to the town square, with restaurants and bars a stone’s throw away. Its public areas comprise an honest bar, library and small boutique.

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.

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.

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.