Belmond La Residencia
Mallorca
OVERVIEW
From almost every angle at Belmond La Residencia there is a stunning view: from the rooms you can look across the valley, the village of Deià nestled in the bottom. At breakfast you awake to the smell of coffee and fresh pancakes, dining while overlooking the pool. During the day you’ll bask in the glow of the Balearic sun by the pool, with vistas across the surrounding mountains. A late afternoon game of tennis takes you on a winding track through gardens and olive groves dotted with wildflowers to one of the most beautifully situated tennis courts we’ve ever seen, with a distant view of the sea.
It’s no wonder, then, that the area surrounding La Residencia has inspired artists and writers for centuries. The most famous former resident of Deià is the poet and novelist Robert Graves and the village still attracts and inspires creatives to this day. The hotel has its own acclaimed art gallery, Sa Tafona, which hosts a variety of exhibitions and is also home to one of Spain’s largest permanent sculpture gardens.
SUMMARY
Rooms: 73
Location: Mallorca, Spain
Nearest Airport: Palma de Mallorca International Airport
Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board
6 Reasons to visit Belmond La Residencia
- Splendid location tucked into the folds of the Tramuntana Mountains
- Dining options include relaxed glamour and sophisticated fine cuisine
- The spa was voted one of the four best spas in Europe in the Conde Nast Traveller Awards
- There are three glorious pools: freeform family friendly, adults only and indoor spa
- Deià, the surrounding town, is a famous artist’s enclave, once home to Robert Graves
- The sprung tennis courts have fantastic views out to sea and are managed by a pro
The hotel’s resident donkeys, Pancho, Luna and Alba will carry a picnic up the mountain for you so that your hike culminates in a great feast. Rest among the indigenous fauna and sample thick ribbons of Iberico ham, olives and fine wines before making your way back down.
Where to stay
Choose from rooms, suites or a wonderful three-bedroom villa. Each is individually decorated and contains local works of art and antiquities but maintains a distinctive Mallorcan feeling; think whitewashed walls, warm terracotta floor tiles, wooden beamed ceilings and locally sourced furniture. The rooms have large bathrooms and most have a balcony or terrace for beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.
The hotel’s resident donkeys, Pancho, Luna and Alba will carry a picnic up the mountain for you so that your hike culminates in a great feast. Rest among the indigenous fauna and sample thick ribbons of Iberico ham, olives and fine wines before making your way back down.
What to do
Those with an artistic flare or curiosity will love the unique experiences available at Belmond La Residencia. Ceramicist Joanna Kuhne will show you how to create your own pottery whilst Alan Hydes, the hotel’s artist, can tutor you in a private art class. The ‘sculptor in residence’ Juan Waelder, whose work can be seen throughout the grounds, can teach adults and children the art of sculpting. Not only will you leave Mallorca with happy memories but perhaps your own work of art.
The hotel’s resident donkeys, Pancho, Luna and Alba will carry a picnic up the mountain for you so that your hike culminates in a great feast. Rest among the indigenous fauna and sample thick ribbons of Iberico ham, olives and fine wines before making your way back down.
What and Where to Eat
Throughout the dining venues at Belmond La Residencia you’ll get a taste of local flavours from monkfish sautéed with citrus fruits to Mallorcan lamb incrusted with local herbs and spices. The resident sommelier will assist you in pairing the right wines to enhance the culinary experience. The venues are as special as the menus, start your day with views of the mountains with breakfast at Son Fony or dine amongst 33 Joan Miro original paintings at Café Miro.
The hotel’s resident donkeys, Pancho, Luna and Alba will carry a picnic up the mountain for you so that your hike culminates in a great feast. Rest among the indigenous fauna and sample thick ribbons of Iberico ham, olives and fine wines before making your way back down.
When to travel
| Month | Temp(C) |
Sun(hrs) |
Rain(mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
Jan |
10 | 7 | 43 |
Feb |
10 | 8 | 37 |
Mar |
12 | 9 | 28 |
Apr |
14 | 10 | 39 |
May |
18 | 12 | 36 |
Jun |
21 | 12 | 10 |
Jul |
24 | 13 | 3 |
Aug |
25 | 12 | 22 |
Sep |
21 | 10 | 52 |
Oct |
18 | 8 | 69 |
Nov |
14 | 7 | 59 |
Dec |
11 | 6 | 48 |