Hospes Maricel

A small, tranquil, luxury establishment, outside the resort of Cala Mayor in an attractive, lightly pine-wooded district and right on the seafront.

The terraced grounds are a lovely venue to sit and look out to sea or dine al fresco for breakfasts on the terrace or for Mediterranean or Japanese cuisine in the evenings.

Offers spa facilities in its modern annexe building across the street to compliment the intimate surrounds and personal service.

Easy transport links by bus or taxi to the upmarket marina in Portals Nous or the capital Palma in around 10 minutes.

Total peace and quiet in style for mature guests and romantic couples. No children policy during summer months.

Exterior

A main building built in the 1940's with a stone facede, on four storeys. An annexe building is opposite connected by an underground walkway, opened in 2008.

Property type: Hotel

Balcony/Terrace: Some rooms

Storeys: 7

Built Year: 1940s/2008

Interior

Appealing, open-plan central interior with stone arches and wood beams. Leather contemporary furnishings are in front of the bar and in the lounge section. A reception desk is in the centre. A covered terrace outside has wicker furniture looking out through tall arches to the sea.

Rooms: 51

Grounds

Tiled terraced grounds to the rear of the main building lead down to the rocky shoreline and there is a sandy beach section a short walk to one side.

An infinity pool in the centre of the lower terrace has quality sunbeds on either side and on upper levels. A restaurant has chairs and tables under large canopy shades and more inside looking directly out to sea.

Location

Area Type: In the coastal district of Ca's Catala near the marina and a 3-minute drive to Cala Mayor. On the main street with mainly residential accommodation but plenty of amenities start a short walk along the street in one direction. A bus to the capital Palma stops right outside. A better, quality selection of bars and restaurants are found in Portals Nous, 1½ miles away. A 10-minute drive to the centre of Palma, 3 miles away.

Nearest beach: 200 yds