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La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel, MallorcavsCastillo Hotel Son Vida, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Mallorca
Both hotels are endorsed by experts. On balance, Castillo Hotel Son Vida, a Luxury Collection Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Belmond La Residencia. Castillo Hotel Son Vida, a Luxury Collection Hotel comes in at 80 with praise from 4 publications like Condé Nast Traveler, oyster.com and Frommer's.
La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel, Mallorca
Concierge
Hideaway Report
Independent Independent
Travel + Leisure Independent Independent Independent
Michelin Guide
Son Canals s/n, 07179 Deia, Majorca
From $511/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Halfway along the island's northwest coast, the idyllic village of Deià has had more than its fair share of attention, thanks to longtime resident Robert Graves, the late poet-novelist."
Hideaway Report95.0
"Luxurious retreat created from converted 16th- and 17th-century farmhouses in a striking mountain setting just outside the historic art colony of Deià." Full review
Independent "This much-loved grande dame of a hotel sits amid the mountains in the chic village of Deia, an ideal base for walks in the Tramuntana mountains"
Independent "There’s tons for the kids to do at La Residencia, from walking the donkeys through the organic gardens for a picnic, to pottery and cookery workshops and tennis lessons with professional coaches"
Travel + Leisure "The famous La Residencia, a Belmond Hotel, is worth the splurge for a night or just a lemonade under a palm tree overlooking sprawling gardens and ocean views"
Independent "There’s tons for the kids to do at La Residencia, from walking the donkeys through the organic gardens for a picnic, to pottery and cookery workshops and tennis lessons with professional coaches"
Independent "This much-loved grande dame of a hotel sits amid the mountains in the chic village of Deia, an ideal base for walks in the Tramuntana mountains"
Independent "This much-loved grande dame of a hotel sits amid the mountains in the chic village of Deia...the spa is top-notch too and many of the suites have private balconies and refreshing plunge pools."
Michelin Guide "The guest rooms are light and airy, with whitewashed walls and beamed ceilings, individually decorated, and outfitted with sumptuous traditional Mallorquin furnishings." Full review
Castillo Hotel Son Vida, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Mallorca
Frommer's
Star Service Concierge
Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph Michelin Guide
Carrer Raixa, 2, Urbanización Son Vida, 07013 Palma de Mallorca, Majorca
From $236/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "Set in a 13th-century castle in the Son Vida Hills, on a secluded hilltop overlooking Palma, this hotel has the island's best views. Several additional if less distinctive rooms are in a modern wing." Full review
Star Service "About 5 kilometers northwest of Palma, this hotel is designed to please golfers, high-end groups and executive roundtables." Full review
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There are no niggling fees for Wi-Fi.
Smart guests will avoid the standard rooms in the annex, which have simple decor and mostly parking-lot views at high price tags.
Concierge "The hotel has two gorgeous pools and two excellent restaurants, along with one of Spain's best golf courses."
OysterLuxury
"Although not quite up to its self-proclaimed five-star status, Hotel Son Vida is one of the most upscale options in the area." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Lovely landscaping and 164 rooms done finca style in shades of caramel, curry, and butter with dark-stained furniture." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Perched high on a hill and commanding magnificent panoramic vistas of the bay of Palma is sumptuous five-star Castillo Hotel Son Vida." Full review
Michelin Guide "Luxury and classical style go hand-in-hand in this historic seigneurial property...it is situated amid leafy pine groves and boasts splendid views of the bay and mountains." Full review
