Pros

  • Within walking distance of Canyamel Beach and a snorkeling rock hole
  • Set in tastefully restored historic buildings
  • Most rooms have sea views, some from terraces
  • Two outdoor swimming pools with daybeds and loungers, plus a clifftop whirlpool
  • Excellent breakfast with a la carte items included in the room rate
  • Charming spa provides semi-open-air treatment rooms
  • Peaceful pine-scented grounds in a secluded clifftop setting with Mediterranean views
  • Free Wi-Fi available throughout
  • No kids allowed (a con for some)
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Cons

  • Sea accessible via very steep steps
  • Some rooms show signs of wear and bathrooms are on the small side
  • Restaurant service and food quality vary
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Bottom Line

The Hotel Can Simoneta's secluded, pine-scented grounds and panoramic clifftop views overlooking the Mediterranean provides for one of Mallorca's finest settings. Beautifully restored, 19th-century buildings set in expansive gardens also create an impressive scene. The adult-only policy and relaxing spa helps to keep the particularly peaceful ambience at this four-pearl hotel. Most of the 26 guest rooms offer some form of sea view and amenities are suitably high-end. Tastefully understated interiors add more than a touch of chic. A secluded whirlpool, two outdoor swimming pools, and access to Canyamel Beach means no shortage of places to cool off. Prices are certainly high and food (apart from the free substantial breakfast) can be hit-and-miss. Check out Son Brull Hotel for a similarly rustic-luxe vibe with better dining, though very limited sea views. 

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Amenities

  • Fitness Center
  • Internet
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pool
  • Spa

Oyster Hotel Review

Hotel Can Simoneta

Scene

Four-pearl hotel in tastefully converted historical buildings among expansive sea-view gardens

Set at the end of a long rural lane lined with ancient olive trees is the unassuming entrance to the rather special Hotel Can Simoneta. When it opened in 2005, the upscale property was composed of just two buildings: an old stone farmhouse and a country retreat home dating back to the early 19th century. Both buildings have been restored using the same stones found on the rocks from the cliff that one building almost teeters off the edge of. The Beach House was added as the third building, located right on the beach, and a short walk -- or golf cart ride -- from the main buildings. Minimalist cream-on-white styling provides an airy and immaculate backdrop for numerous modern artworks, plus original rustic touches that include hexagonal terra-cotta tile floors and log beam rafters. The hotel's 12 acres of gardens are composed of a wonderfully peaceful expanse of lawns dotted with quirky statues, dappled footpaths, and clusters of trees whose pine scent is carried on the sea breeze. Woven white hammocks provide ample places to relax. The clifftop setting provides not only some of the most picturesque panoramas on the island, but also some genuinely magical sunrises. An adult-only policy adds to the feeling of serenity. 

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Location

Gloriously secluded clifftop setting overlooking Majorca's east coast

The Hotel Can Simoneta provides one of the most enviable settings of any on Majorca. Picture secluded gardens skirting a long cliff overlooking the far eastern coast of the island. While the small and relatively undeveloped resort of Canyamel is just about within walking distance, there's nothing else in the immediate surrounds but fragrant meadows, pine forests, and an expanse of sea and sky. Steep steps cut into the cliff spiral down to a natural rock pool, an excellent snorkeling spot, and a path that leads to Canyamel Beach. There are four golf courses within a 10-minute drive, plus the historical towns of Artá and Capdepera are around the same distance. The capital city of Palma and its Palma de Mallorca Airport are up to an hour-and-a-half drive. 

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Rooms

Light and airy rooms, some with terraces and most with sea views

The hotel has 26 rooms and suites total. Eighteen rooms are distributed between the two main buildings and the remainder are located in the Beach House. While no two rooms are identical, the decor tends towards light, airy tones with wispy white drapery, terra-cotta tile flooring, and simple modern furnishings. Beach House rooms lean more towards the contemporary. Most rooms are well-maintained. However, they don't all feel particularly luxurious and some are even a little tired-looking in places. Two of the suites and two of the doubles have terraces with loungers and sea views, while most rooms have at least partial sea views. 

Standard amenities include 32-inch flat-screen TVs (with movie and music channels), minibars stocked with spirits and Champagne, and free Wi-Fi (which extends through much of the complex). Bathrooms are generally on the small side and the Standard Room has a shower/tub combination with a partial glass wall. Bathrooms are finished in marble and feature quality toiletries, plus fluffy towels and robes. There's also a luxury suite with private hot tub. For truly special occasions, the Gran Neptuno Suite is a small cottage with its own pool and garden.

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Features

Free breakfast, two outdoor pools, and a romantic spa

Breakfast is certainly a highlight. It's served buffet style and provides some a la carte items, all included in the rate. The meal can be enjoyed on the sea-view alfresco terrace or indoors. The restaurant also serves lunch and dinner, with a menu characterized as Mediterranean-with-a-twist accompanied by a decent wine list. Room service is available. A romantic candlelit clifftop meal for two can also be organized in advance. While some guests rave about the food, others have been less than impressed.

There are two outdoor swimming pools. One is fairly small, with an infinity edge overlooking the sea. The other is long enough to swim laps. Both pools are lined with daybeds and cushioned loungers. Guests also have private access to a secluded cove where there's a bathing pool cut out of the rock, and a secluded whirlpool offers privacy. There's also a spa offering massage and high-end beauty treatments, plus a steam room and sauna. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. 

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Oyster Hotel Review

Hotel Can Simoneta

Scene

Four-pearl hotel in tastefully converted historical buildings among expansive sea-view gardens

Set at the end of a long rural lane lined with ancient olive trees is the unassuming entrance to the rather special Hotel Can Simoneta. When it opened in 2005, the upscale property was composed of just two buildings: an old stone farmhouse and a country retreat home dating back to the early 19th century. Both buildings have been restored using the same stones found on the rocks from the cliff that one building almost teeters off the edge of. The Beach House was added as the third building, located right on the beach, and a short walk -- or golf cart ride -- from the main buildings. Minimalist cream-on-white styling provides an airy and immaculate backdrop for numerous modern artworks, plus original rustic touches that include hexagonal terra-cotta tile floors and log beam rafters. The hotel's 12 acres of gardens are composed of a wonderfully peaceful expanse of lawns dotted with quirky statues, dappled footpaths, and clusters of trees whose pine scent is carried on the sea breeze. Woven white hammocks provide ample places to relax. The clifftop setting provides not only some of the most picturesque panoramas on the island, but also some genuinely magical sunrises. An adult-only policy adds to the feeling of serenity. 

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Location

Gloriously secluded clifftop setting overlooking Majorca's east coast

The Hotel Can Simoneta provides one of the most enviable settings of any on Majorca. Picture secluded gardens skirting a long cliff overlooking the far eastern coast of the island. While the small and relatively undeveloped resort of Canyamel is just about within walking distance, there's nothing else in the immediate surrounds but fragrant meadows, pine forests, and an expanse of sea and sky. Steep steps cut into the cliff spiral down to a natural rock pool, an excellent snorkeling spot, and a path that leads to Canyamel Beach. There are four golf courses within a 10-minute drive, plus the historical towns of Artá and Capdepera are around the same distance. The capital city of Palma and its Palma de Mallorca Airport are up to an hour-and-a-half drive. 

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Rooms

Light and airy rooms, some with terraces and most with sea views

The hotel has 26 rooms and suites total. Eighteen rooms are distributed between the two main buildings and the remainder are located in the Beach House. While no two rooms are identical, the decor tends towards light, airy tones with wispy white drapery, terra-cotta tile flooring, and simple modern furnishings. Beach House rooms lean more towards the contemporary. Most rooms are well-maintained. However, they don't all feel particularly luxurious and some are even a little tired-looking in places. Two of the suites and two of the doubles have terraces with loungers and sea views, while most rooms have at least partial sea views. 

Standard amenities include 32-inch flat-screen TVs (with movie and music channels), minibars stocked with spirits and Champagne, and free Wi-Fi (which extends through much of the complex). Bathrooms are generally on the small side and the Standard Room has a shower/tub combination with a partial glass wall. Bathrooms are finished in marble and feature quality toiletries, plus fluffy towels and robes. There's also a luxury suite with private hot tub. For truly special occasions, the Gran Neptuno Suite is a small cottage with its own pool and garden.

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Features

Free breakfast, two outdoor pools, and a romantic spa

Breakfast is certainly a highlight. It's served buffet style and provides some a la carte items, all included in the rate. The meal can be enjoyed on the sea-view alfresco terrace or indoors. The restaurant also serves lunch and dinner, with a menu characterized as Mediterranean-with-a-twist accompanied by a decent wine list. Room service is available. A romantic candlelit clifftop meal for two can also be organized in advance. While some guests rave about the food, others have been less than impressed.

There are two outdoor swimming pools. One is fairly small, with an infinity edge overlooking the sea. The other is long enough to swim laps. Both pools are lined with daybeds and cushioned loungers. Guests also have private access to a secluded cove where there's a bathing pool cut out of the rock, and a secluded whirlpool offers privacy. There's also a spa offering massage and high-end beauty treatments, plus a steam room and sauna. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. 

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Airport Transportation

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Fitness Center

  • Free Breakfast

  • Internet

  • Jacuzzi

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Mini Bar (with liquor)

  • Pool

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Spa

  • Swim-Up Bar

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