Son Bunyola Hotel

Journey the dramatic route around thrilling hairpin bends and you will arrive on Mallorca’s west coast at the luxury five star Son Bunyola Hotel. 

Set between the spectacular Tramuntana mountains and the Mediterranean sea, with jaw-dropping views in all directions, this vast estate, rich in history and part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, makes this one of Mallorca’s most desirable and relaxing retreats.

At the heart of the 810-acre Son Bunyola estate with its abundant vines, citrus groves, almond and olive trees sit the original Finca and Tafona – previously containing the olive press – and several other buildings which house the spa and the restaurant, all blending seamlessly into their surroundings. 

Hidden way in this tranquil and elevated position, the estate is hugged by the mountains behind and the centuries old agricultural landscape of terraces and waterways make the setting one of the most prized locations on the island. 

The décor thought is the essence of Mallorca, with colour palettes of natural tones, rustic wood furniture, stone flooring, woven fabrics and wood-beamed ceilings, all culminating in a sumptuous  yet cosy rural feel. Both internally and externally you are reminded of the estate’s past, vaulted ceilings, ancient wooden doors, exposed stone walls, wooden beams.

The hotel’s 26 luxury rooms and suites are located in the restored finca, including two stunning showcase suites in the Tafona with terraces, and two unique Tower Suites boasting 360-degree mountain and sea views – one of which was originally a medieval defence tower dating back to the 13th century.

The bedrooms and suites are each divided into eight categories and all have views. There are mountain and deluxe mountain view rooms, seaview and deluxe seaview rooms, with the deluxe rooms offering a garden or terrace. 

In the suites categories, the Superior suites sleep four and Deluxe Suites offer breathtaking sea views, some having outside space. The Tower Suites, cleverly built into the medieval turrets, boast 360-degree views from their private roof terrace. The Tafona Suites situated in the old olive press have views out to the Mediterranean and their own private terraces.

All the rooms are beautifully appointed, individually decorated by local designer Rialto Living, bringing a “relaxed elegance” to this Mediterranean home by pulling together blues, greens and terracotta in the fabrics and furnishings. As you would expect of any Virgin Limited Edition hotel, the beds are super comfortable with soft pillows and crisp linen. 

The heated pool is flanked with stylish sunbeds and a generous sea-facing terrace. Settle in for the day.

The main restaurant, Sa Terrassa  serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, using local and seasonal ingredients, a second restaurant, Sa Tafona, open from June to September offers a Spanish Tapas menu.

There’s a tennis court for an afternoon knockabout and walks through the olive groves fringing the estate to reach the bijou Son Bunyola beach. If it’s too warm to walk, hail one of the hotel’s battery operated golf carts. Guests of the property can book a treatment or explore the island on a bike, hike or by car. There is a regular shuttle bus into Valldemossa.

Son Bunyola Hotel has soul. From the love and care taken in its build, this idyllic location between the Tramuntana mountains and the Mediterranean sea offers a relaxed and informal atmosphere with impeccable service.