Best Luxury Hotels in Balearic Islands

For those who want to be pampered in every possible way, there are few hotels that can compare to the Sheraton Mallorca Arabella Golf Hotel. As you might expect golf is at the heart of the hotel’s draw and guests are able to play unlimited golf at no cost when they stay at least one night. Even those who are not big fans of teeing off will appreciate the luxurious spa treatments, numerous restaurants and services that include private airport transfers. There are amenities for children as well as adults, and the hotel is designed to be a haven just outside of the hustle and bustle of Palma de Mallorca.

Nestled in the picturesque setting of Cala Llonga, Palladium Hotel Cala Llonga offers an exquisite adult-only retreat on Ibiza’s serene coastline. This all-inclusive haven boasts a prime beachfront location, enveloped by tree-covered cliffs and turquoise waters. The hotel features modern rooms with stunning sea views, some equipped with private Jacuzzis. Guests can indulge in an array of culinary delights at its international restaurant, enjoy cocktails at the two bars, and participate in varied entertainment programmes including live music and yoga classes. The hotel’s proximity to Ibiza Town and local attractions makes it an ideal spot for a relaxing yet adventurous getaway.

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.

Those seeking an all-inclusive holiday with five-star service and amenities need look no further than the expansive Zafiro Palace. Its facilities and 369 bedrooms are spread across multiple single-storey buildings, creating a low rise village-like feel. Stay here and you can swim in no less than 12 different pools (one catering for adults only), play on the golf course, visit the Zen Spa and dine in four themed restaurants (again, one is for adults only), as well as an international buffet. The Zafiro Palace is a family paradise too, with a kids’ club, organised sports and a food offering designed to appeal to younger – in addition to more mature – palates.

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.

Nestled in the heart of Mallorca’s idyllic countryside the historic Zoetry Mallorca occupies a restored 14th-century country estate boasting its very own neo-gothic chapel, windmill and Mallorcan manor house. Its 101 rooms and suites are inside these architecturally preserved buildings and seamlessly blend Mallorcan heritage with modern amenities. Zoetry’s Pure Spa by Natura Blisse offers guests many different world-class treatments and is the perfect way to switch off and relax. Yet Zoetrys piece de resistance is its restaurant Mediterranean created by the renowned chef Andreu Genestra. It not only boasts a Michelin star but also has a green Michelin star, the restaurant prides itself on its use of local produce and has its own farm and vineyard. Zoetry also offers The Endless Privileges package which offers guests the height of luxury, with bespoke and attentive service, unique experiences and endless dining and drinks. Zoetry is the perfect luxury boutique hotel for guests wishing to soak up the beauty of the Mallorcan interior and relax.

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.