The Be Live Adults Only Costa Palma is a 143-room, upper-middle-range hotel with a striking wavy facade set just back from Cala Major beach. While the resort is small by most standards, it's one of the closest to the island's capital, just 15 minutes by car from Palma. The hotel's guest rooms feel fresh and contemporary; the vast majority open to balconies with at least partial sea views. Buffet dining doesn't disappoint and a seafront beach club makes for a great sunset cocktail venue, the small swimming pool and lack of on-site health facilities, however, are downpoints. For a more upmarket stay in a traditional Mediterranean-style property, the next door La Cala is also adults-only but set right on the beach.
The Be Live Adults Only Costa Palma is a 143-room, upper-middle-range hotel with a striking wavy facade set just back from Cala Major beach. While the resort is small by most standards, it's one of the closest to the island's capital, just 15 minutes by car from Palma. The hotel's guest rooms feel fresh and contemporary; the vast majority open to balconies with at least partial sea views. Buffet dining doesn't disappoint and a seafront beach club makes for a great sunset cocktail venue, the small swimming pool and lack of on-site health facilities, however, are downpoints. For a more upmarket stay in a traditional Mediterranean-style property, the next door La Cala is also adults-only but set right on the beach.
The Be Live Adults Only La Cala is an upper-middle-range hotel set in a traditional Mediterranean-style building overlooking Cala Mayor beach. Thanks to its interiors combining a stylish mix of classic and contemporary, as well as its child-free policy, the hotel has a relaxed vibe that compliments the plentiful sea views. Modern, black-and-white rooms have flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and tea- and coffee-making facilities, plus balconies -- most overlooking the water -- though not everyone enjoys the open-plan bathrooms. Breakfast is included and of good quality, and there are a spacious alfresco terrace and an Africa-themed a la carte restaurant. At just 67 rooms, it fills up fast, but travelers can check availability at nearby sister hotels Marivent and Costa Palma, as there's not much difference between them and they share some facilities.
The Be Live Adults Only La Cala is an upper-middle-range hotel set in a traditional Mediterranean-style building overlooking Cala Mayor beach. Thanks to its interiors combining a stylish mix of classic and contemporary, as well as its child-free policy, the hotel has a relaxed vibe that compliments the plentiful sea views. Modern, black-and-white rooms have flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and tea- and coffee-making facilities, plus balconies -- most overlooking the water -- though not everyone enjoys the open-plan bathrooms. Breakfast is included and of good quality, and there are a spacious alfresco terrace and an Africa-themed a la carte restaurant. At just 67 rooms, it fills up fast, but travelers can check availability at nearby sister hotels Marivent and Costa Palma, as there's not much difference between them and they share some facilities.
The Hotel Nixe Palace is seen as one of the gems of the Mallorcan hospitality scene to both locals and tourists, and it generally lives up to its reputation. This 118-room property has luxurious rooms with comfortable beds and suites with palatial decor, and some have large terraces overlooking the ocean. Considering the hotel's size and class, the pool area could be larger, but it does have lovely views. Designed to resemble the stern of a boat, the on-site A Popa restaurant is a delightful place for dinner, though there are few other upscale dining options in the hotel's immediate surroundings as well. Central Palma is under a 15-minute taxi ride away, as are golf greens and cultural landmarks like the much lauded Miró Contemporary Art Museum. While the property's spa is extensive, use of the facilities requires an additional fee. For an equally upscale experience in a property where spa access is free and one of the focal points of the service, the Hotel Hospes Maricel is another stellar option.
The Hotel Nixe Palace is seen as one of the gems of the Mallorcan hospitality scene to both locals and tourists, and it generally lives up to its reputation. This 118-room property has luxurious rooms with comfortable beds and suites with palatial decor, and some have large terraces overlooking the ocean. Considering the hotel's size and class, the pool area could be larger, but it does have lovely views. Designed to resemble the stern of a boat, the on-site A Popa restaurant is a delightful place for dinner, though there are few other upscale dining options in the hotel's immediate surroundings as well. Central Palma is under a 15-minute taxi ride away, as are golf greens and cultural landmarks like the much lauded Miró Contemporary Art Museum. While the property's spa is extensive, use of the facilities requires an additional fee. For an equally upscale experience in a property where spa access is free and one of the focal points of the service, the Hotel Hospes Maricel is another stellar option.
This 195-room adults-only property sits smack on the Mediterranean and is a fine choice for excellent views, easy access to a large sandy beach, and a pool with loungers overlooking the sea. Completely renovated in 2012, everything in this upper-middle-range hotel still feels fresh, though lacking in personality. Rooms are decorated in a basic gray and white color scheme, and not very well insulated from noise, but have comfortable beds, large flat-screen TVs, and modern bathrooms that some may find lack a bit of privacy. While adequate, its offerings fall short of a four-pearl; for a more thoroughly upscale experience, the adults-only Barceló Illetas Albatros is a good alternative.
This 195-room adults-only property sits smack on the Mediterranean and is a fine choice for excellent views, easy access to a large sandy beach, and a pool with loungers overlooking the sea. Completely renovated in 2012, everything in this upper-middle-range hotel still feels fresh, though lacking in personality. Rooms are decorated in a basic gray and white color scheme, and not very well insulated from noise, but have comfortable beds, large flat-screen TVs, and modern bathrooms that some may find lack a bit of privacy. While adequate, its offerings fall short of a four-pearl; for a more thoroughly upscale experience, the adults-only Barceló Illetas Albatros is a good alternative.
The views offered by the all-inclusive Blue Bay Hotel are beyond what one might expect for its budget price. Though the hotel itself isn't as extraordinary, the clean rooms have basic decor and airy oval balconies, and are in line with a property of its category. Those visiting during cooler months might want to consider the nearby and similarly priced BQ Belvedere, which has the advantage of two outdoor hot tubs. Otherwise, the hotel's pool, leafy landscape, and proximity to central Palma make it a fine base for soaking up both sun and local culture, but guests should be aware that the property has a significant amount of stairs.
The views offered by the all-inclusive Blue Bay Hotel are beyond what one might expect for its budget price. Though the hotel itself isn't as extraordinary, the clean rooms have basic decor and airy oval balconies, and are in line with a property of its category. Those visiting during cooler months might want to consider the nearby and similarly priced BQ Belvedere, which has the advantage of two outdoor hot tubs. Otherwise, the hotel's pool, leafy landscape, and proximity to central Palma make it a fine base for soaking up both sun and local culture, but guests should be aware that the property has a significant amount of stairs.