The Lindner Golf & Wellness Resort delivers an upscale, exotic vacation on a property adorned in colonial African designs with direct access to the Real Golf Bendinat course. Tiki umbrellas and lounge chairs are sprinkled across lawns that surround an attractive outdoor pool with a separate kiddy section. An upscale spa has saunas, a stylish indoor pool, a hot tub, and a small but modern gym, plus families are catered to with a kids' club. Dining options include a poolside restaurant, a Mediterranean restaurant, and a classic bar. Safari-style rooms are fun and stylish, and all have balconies or terraces that overlook the gardens or pool. Suites have separate living rooms. The African designs, especially the taxidermy, might not suit all tastes, however. For something with a more modern style, check out OD Port Portals.
The Lindner Golf & Wellness Resort delivers an upscale, exotic vacation on a property adorned in colonial African designs with direct access to the Real Golf Bendinat course. Tiki umbrellas and lounge chairs are sprinkled across lawns that surround an attractive outdoor pool with a separate kiddy section. An upscale spa has saunas, a stylish indoor pool, a hot tub, and a small but modern gym, plus families are catered to with a kids' club. Dining options include a poolside restaurant, a Mediterranean restaurant, and a classic bar. Safari-style rooms are fun and stylish, and all have balconies or terraces that overlook the gardens or pool. Suites have separate living rooms. The African designs, especially the taxidermy, might not suit all tastes, however. For something with a more modern style, check out OD Port Portals.
The upper-middle-range, 54-room Bendinat Hotel is nestled in peaceful, manicured grounds overlooking the west side of Palma Bay. Set in a quiet Portals Nous neighborhood, the vibe is particularly secluded while still being within walking distance of its sandy beaches and dining. Like the architecture, rooms are split between traditional Majorcan and more contemporary styling; all open to outdoor space and most have at least partial sea views. While facilities are fairly limited and the pool small, dining from the sea-view terraces is a real highlight. For couples seeking minimal distractions and picturesque setting to unwind in, this is a great pick. Though a little dated, the nearby HSM Maria Luisa is a better option for those looking for more pool space and on-site activities.
The upper-middle-range, 54-room Bendinat Hotel is nestled in peaceful, manicured grounds overlooking the west side of Palma Bay. Set in a quiet Portals Nous neighborhood, the vibe is particularly secluded while still being within walking distance of its sandy beaches and dining. Like the architecture, rooms are split between traditional Majorcan and more contemporary styling; all open to outdoor space and most have at least partial sea views. While facilities are fairly limited and the pool small, dining from the sea-view terraces is a real highlight. For couples seeking minimal distractions and picturesque setting to unwind in, this is a great pick. Though a little dated, the nearby HSM Maria Luisa is a better option for those looking for more pool space and on-site activities.
The 120-room Hotel RD Mar de Portals is an upscale adults-only property with a quiet vibe, lovely outdoors, and updated decor. The hotel was fully renovated in 2016 and rooms have a fresh, contemporary feel with a blue-and-white palette, solid amenities -- smart TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi -- and open bathrooms with rainfall showers. Pools are small but attractive, with wooden decks dotted by loungers and umbrellas, and a bar serving snacks and drinks. The spa is rather basic, but it has a small hydrotherapy area, sauna, and steam room. Food gets great reviews, in particular the breakfast buffet, and themed nights add some variety. The hotel is located in a quiet part of town, an easy walk from a lovely cove, but restaurants and bars are a 20-minute uphill walk away. Families may prefer the Salles Hotel Marina Portals, which has a larger pool and several play areas.
The 120-room Hotel RD Mar de Portals is an upscale adults-only property with a quiet vibe, lovely outdoors, and updated decor. The hotel was fully renovated in 2016 and rooms have a fresh, contemporary feel with a blue-and-white palette, solid amenities -- smart TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi -- and open bathrooms with rainfall showers. Pools are small but attractive, with wooden decks dotted by loungers and umbrellas, and a bar serving snacks and drinks. The spa is rather basic, but it has a small hydrotherapy area, sauna, and steam room. Food gets great reviews, in particular the breakfast buffet, and themed nights add some variety. The hotel is located in a quiet part of town, an easy walk from a lovely cove, but restaurants and bars are a 20-minute uphill walk away. Families may prefer the Salles Hotel Marina Portals, which has a larger pool and several play areas.
This shabby, but clean, hotel with severely outdated rooms is one of the only budget options in Portals Nous. Slightly saggy mattresses, ancient TVs, and blonde lacquer wood furniture that wouldn’t look out of place in a hostel make for somewhat gloomy rooms, though some have nice views of the water. All rooms have a kitchenette including an electric stovetop with a double burner, and a small concrete balcony. There are a handful of recreation options for both kids and adults in the form of game areas, and the outdoor pool is lovely. Full- and half-board meal plans are available. Those with a little more room in their budget may want to consider the nicer Salles Hotel Marina Portals.
This shabby, but clean, hotel with severely outdated rooms is one of the only budget options in Portals Nous. Slightly saggy mattresses, ancient TVs, and blonde lacquer wood furniture that wouldn’t look out of place in a hostel make for somewhat gloomy rooms, though some have nice views of the water. All rooms have a kitchenette including an electric stovetop with a double burner, and a small concrete balcony. There are a handful of recreation options for both kids and adults in the form of game areas, and the outdoor pool is lovely. Full- and half-board meal plans are available. Those with a little more room in their budget may want to consider the nicer Salles Hotel Marina Portals.
Salles Hotel Marina Portals is an upscale resort set into the hillside in the relaxed and relatively posh resort of Portals Nous. While the surroundings are pleasant and quiet, it's a 10-minute walk to the beach. Renovations of all 188 guest rooms were completed in 2015, resulting in a chic, modern look. They have flat-screen TVs and minibars, and all furnished balconies face the gardens -- some also have glimpses of the sea. Various dining options offer decent food from buffet to tapas, and poolside bars provide lounger-side service. The atmospheric spa offering body treatments and aromatic showers is a real highlight, though lack of mini-club or activities program might mean bored kids. For this reason, families might prefer the more child-focused Hotel HSM Maria Luisa nearby, which is also closer to the beach.
Salles Hotel Marina Portals is an upscale resort set into the hillside in the relaxed and relatively posh resort of Portals Nous. While the surroundings are pleasant and quiet, it's a 10-minute walk to the beach. Renovations of all 188 guest rooms were completed in 2015, resulting in a chic, modern look. They have flat-screen TVs and minibars, and all furnished balconies face the gardens -- some also have glimpses of the sea. Various dining options offer decent food from buffet to tapas, and poolside bars provide lounger-side service. The atmospheric spa offering body treatments and aromatic showers is a real highlight, though lack of mini-club or activities program might mean bored kids. For this reason, families might prefer the more child-focused Hotel HSM Maria Luisa nearby, which is also closer to the beach.
Portals Hills is a glitzy and glamorous, luxury boutique hotel set in the hills overlooking the upmarket town of Portals Nous. Its secluded setting and Miami-inspired vibe attracts the international yachting set as well as the occasional celeb. The 31 immaculate rooms feature high-end amenities such as 40-inch TVs and 24-hour room service, and all have balconies with distant sea views. Though expensive, dining is excellent, and the hotel's bar is a genuinely hip local nightspot. Spa and leisure facilities are minimal, though an infinity pool provides a scenic spot to cool off with a drink. Overall it's one of the choicest boutique hotel experiences on the island, and with eye-watering rates to match; a similar vibe can be found at Puro Hotel in central Palma for almost half the price.
Portals Hills is a glitzy and glamorous, luxury boutique hotel set in the hills overlooking the upmarket town of Portals Nous. Its secluded setting and Miami-inspired vibe attracts the international yachting set as well as the occasional celeb. The 31 immaculate rooms feature high-end amenities such as 40-inch TVs and 24-hour room service, and all have balconies with distant sea views. Though expensive, dining is excellent, and the hotel's bar is a genuinely hip local nightspot. Spa and leisure facilities are minimal, though an infinity pool provides a scenic spot to cool off with a drink. Overall it's one of the choicest boutique hotel experiences on the island, and with eye-watering rates to match; a similar vibe can be found at Puro Hotel in central Palma for almost half the price.