Pros

  • Located in quiet neighborhood that's walking distance to the marina
  • Updated property with smart and well-maintained interiors
  • Clean, contemporary rooms with HDTVs and minibars
  • Some rooms open to balconies with sea views
  • Impressive modern spa with extensive facilities
  • Outdoor pool plus separate adult-only pool
  • Free and usually fast Wi-Fi throughout
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Cons

  • Away from Palma Old Town
  • Room decor can feel sterile
  • Charge for spa entry
  • Breakfast not always included
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Bottom Line

The Hotel Isla Mallorca & Spa is an upscale, 153-room property located in the largely residential neighborhood to the west of Palma. While the marina and a fair selection of dining options are within walking distance, the hotel is set a bit away from the Old Town attractions. The highlight is the hotel's impressive spa, complete with heated pools, saunas, and wide range of treatments, though entry's not free. Rooms are cool and contemporary; some feature balconies with views of the nearby castle or sea. All in all, for guests who love some spa pampering and don't mind being away from center, this is a decent option. Those who would rather be nearer to the sights and don't mind a smaller wellness area may prefer the Innside Palma.

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Amenities

  • Fitness Center
  • Internet
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pool
  • Spa

Oyster Hotel Review

Hotel Isla Mallorca & Spa

Scene

A '70s-era hotel with a smart, modern update and a relaxed, upscale vibe

There's little that betrays this hotel's mid-'70s origins, and its shimmering mirror-panel facade and steel-and-glass entrance look considerably more modern. While not quite as contemporary in style, the reception area is a smart and business-like blend of wood-clad pillars, polished stone floors, and black marble trim. Shag-pile rugs and plenty of soft seating add a softer vibe, and just off the lobby is a cozy lounge and separate bar. 

A pair of elevators ferry guests to one of 10 floors in the main building, and there's also a newer four-story annex just adjacent housing the spa and Executive rooms. Thanks to a full renovation of the property in 2010, interiors are swish and spotless throughout, while outdoor spaces comprise tidy footpaths and terraces lining manicured squares of lawn and neatly arranged plant life. Although a little short on character, the Hotel Isla Mallorca & Spa feels upscale and relaxed, attracting mostly couples on short breaks to the island's capital. 

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Location

Set in the quieter residential west side of Palma, a short walk from its marina

The hotel is located in a largely residential Son Armadams neighborhood in the west of Palma. While certainly situated in the quieter part of town, there are a few bars and restaurants within walking distance. Several of these (including a Hard Rock Cafe) can be found along the marina-front Paseo Marítimo, five to 10 minutes away on foot. From here, buses regularly run to outside the Gothic cathedral and the start of Palma's charming Old Town. The trendy Santa Catalina neighborhood is also about 15 minutes' walk away and brimming with dining and nightlife. The 14th-century hilltop Bellver Castle can be reached on foot in 20 minutes. The sandy beaches at Cala Major and Palma Beach (Can Pere Antoni) are both around a 10-minute drive away, while Mallorca Airport is about 20.

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Rooms

Cool, contemporary rooms with colorful light accents -- a few add partial sea views

The hotel has 153 rooms, most of which are decorated in fresh contemporary style, with a cool gray palette that extends to wood-effect floors, simple furnishings, and coordinating fabrics. Although by day the decor feels subdued, some rooms feature lights that bathe the room in colors such as pink, purple, and green. Larger Executive-level rooms are a little cozier, with natural wood accents. Some rooms open to furnished terraces or balconies, with higher levels offering partial sea or castle views (others overlook little more than roofs and buildings). 

Standard amenities include minibars, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and 32-inch HD-TVs (with around 30 channels covering most European languages); Wi-Fi is free of charge, and though mostly fast, can be temperamental. Clean contemporary bathrooms have wall-mounted hairdryers and walk-in showers with fun color-changing lights, plus both rainfall and directional shower heads.

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Features

Modern spa with extensive facilities, plus separate adult-only pool 

Breakfast is a decent mixture of the usual hot and cold items served buffet style, though it is not always included in the room rate. A half-board plan is available, which includes a buffet dinner served in the hotel's Restaurant Tragaluz, where there is also an a la carte menu. There's also a snack bar-cafe offering tapas, sandwiches, and salads, plus a lobby bar and poolside bar open over the summer months.

The modern spa is one of the largest hotel spas on the island, featuring heated indoor pool, Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, and hydro-massage tub, as well as cold plunge pool, several therapy showers, and wide range of massage and body treatments. It is also open to the public, and while entry is not free, guests receive a hefty discount. The main outdoor pool is just about long enough for a swim and lined with loungers, also overlooked by a sun terrace with more sunbeds. There's a separate adult-only pool and area upstairs.

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Oyster Hotel Review

Hotel Isla Mallorca & Spa

Scene

A '70s-era hotel with a smart, modern update and a relaxed, upscale vibe

There's little that betrays this hotel's mid-'70s origins, and its shimmering mirror-panel facade and steel-and-glass entrance look considerably more modern. While not quite as contemporary in style, the reception area is a smart and business-like blend of wood-clad pillars, polished stone floors, and black marble trim. Shag-pile rugs and plenty of soft seating add a softer vibe, and just off the lobby is a cozy lounge and separate bar. 

A pair of elevators ferry guests to one of 10 floors in the main building, and there's also a newer four-story annex just adjacent housing the spa and Executive rooms. Thanks to a full renovation of the property in 2010, interiors are swish and spotless throughout, while outdoor spaces comprise tidy footpaths and terraces lining manicured squares of lawn and neatly arranged plant life. Although a little short on character, the Hotel Isla Mallorca & Spa feels upscale and relaxed, attracting mostly couples on short breaks to the island's capital. 

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Location

Set in the quieter residential west side of Palma, a short walk from its marina

The hotel is located in a largely residential Son Armadams neighborhood in the west of Palma. While certainly situated in the quieter part of town, there are a few bars and restaurants within walking distance. Several of these (including a Hard Rock Cafe) can be found along the marina-front Paseo Marítimo, five to 10 minutes away on foot. From here, buses regularly run to outside the Gothic cathedral and the start of Palma's charming Old Town. The trendy Santa Catalina neighborhood is also about 15 minutes' walk away and brimming with dining and nightlife. The 14th-century hilltop Bellver Castle can be reached on foot in 20 minutes. The sandy beaches at Cala Major and Palma Beach (Can Pere Antoni) are both around a 10-minute drive away, while Mallorca Airport is about 20.

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Rooms

Cool, contemporary rooms with colorful light accents -- a few add partial sea views

The hotel has 153 rooms, most of which are decorated in fresh contemporary style, with a cool gray palette that extends to wood-effect floors, simple furnishings, and coordinating fabrics. Although by day the decor feels subdued, some rooms feature lights that bathe the room in colors such as pink, purple, and green. Larger Executive-level rooms are a little cozier, with natural wood accents. Some rooms open to furnished terraces or balconies, with higher levels offering partial sea or castle views (others overlook little more than roofs and buildings). 

Standard amenities include minibars, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and 32-inch HD-TVs (with around 30 channels covering most European languages); Wi-Fi is free of charge, and though mostly fast, can be temperamental. Clean contemporary bathrooms have wall-mounted hairdryers and walk-in showers with fun color-changing lights, plus both rainfall and directional shower heads.

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Features

Modern spa with extensive facilities, plus separate adult-only pool 

Breakfast is a decent mixture of the usual hot and cold items served buffet style, though it is not always included in the room rate. A half-board plan is available, which includes a buffet dinner served in the hotel's Restaurant Tragaluz, where there is also an a la carte menu. There's also a snack bar-cafe offering tapas, sandwiches, and salads, plus a lobby bar and poolside bar open over the summer months.

The modern spa is one of the largest hotel spas on the island, featuring heated indoor pool, Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, and hydro-massage tub, as well as cold plunge pool, several therapy showers, and wide range of massage and body treatments. It is also open to the public, and while entry is not free, guests receive a hefty discount. The main outdoor pool is just about long enough for a swim and lined with loungers, also overlooked by a sun terrace with more sunbeds. There's a separate adult-only pool and area upstairs.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Business Center

  • Cable

  • Concierge

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Fitness Center

  • Internet

  • Jacuzzi

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Mini Bar (with liquor)

  • Pool

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Smoking Rooms Available

  • Spa

  • Swim-Up Bar

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