In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 69 guest reviews of Hospes Maricel y Spa, Palma de Mallorca, a Member of Design Hotels. Guests in the sample highlight Location, Service & staff and Food & restaurants. The most common complaints: Service in the restaurants and at the pool can be slow and inattentive. Rooms in the annex or facing the road are noticeably weaker.
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Hospes Maricel y Spa, Palma de Mallorca, a Member of Design Hotels is an impressive hotel located just 10 minutes’ drive from Palma de Mallorca. Featuring both modern, 16th and 17th-century architecture, it has an amazing seafront infinity pool and a well-equipped spa.
The hotel is made up of the original mansion and a modern annexe building “NATURA BUILGIND” with contemporary décor and exposed stone walls, located on second sea line. You can access the property's private stone caves, some of which have been converted into seafront massage rooms.
The Bodyna Spa at Hospes Maricel y Spa includes an indoor and outdoor pool (half inside and half outside) , a hot tub, sauna and Turkish bath. There is also a terrace, garden, a gym, and massage services are available.
The stylish, air-conditioned rooms at Hospes Maricel y Spa, Palma de Mallorca, a Member of Design Hotels feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV and a minibar. Each one comes with a private bathroom with a hairdryer, and some have a private pool.
The hotel’s Maricel Restaurant offers traditional Mallorcan food and a range of quality local wines. At the bar you can enjoy a cocktail, and on Wednesdays, accompanied by live jazz. Breakfast can be also served on the Mediterranean-style terrace which overlooks the sea.
Hospes Maricel y Spa has a private jetty where guests arriving by sea can moor a boat, and Calanova Sailing Club is 30 metres away. There is a golf course 500 metres away, and you can drive to Palma Airport in 15 minutes.
Facts we have checked
- Private-pool rooms
- Share of rooms with private pool43 %
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna/steam
- Hydrotherapy
- Signature treatments
- Rooms51
- Individual design
- Own identity
Tripplo’s hotel summary
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 19 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Spa-minded couples who would rather wake up beside the sea than in the thick of Palma will find their fit at Hospes Maricel y Spa, Palma de Mallorca, a Member of Design Hotels. The seafront infinity pool sits next to old stone caves that now serve as massage rooms, and the Bodyna Spa adds a half-indoor, half-outdoor pool, hot tub, sauna and Turkish bath. Rooms are split between the 16th- and 17th-century mansion and a modern annex with exposed stone walls. Sailors can moor at the private jetty, and a golf course lies 500 metres away. The catch: central Palma is a 10-minute drive, so this is no base for strolling into the old town.
Guests score it 8.6 out of 10 — the average across the 54 hotels we list on Mallorca is 9.1.
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- The seafront infinity pool merges visually with the Mediterranean, while adjacent stone caves have been converted into massage rooms, offering a rare spa setting directly by the water.
- Guests can choose between rooms in the original 16th and 17th-century mansion or the modern Natura building, each offering a distinct architectural character within the same property.
- While Cas Català offers a quieter coastal setting, guests wanting immediate access to Palma's shops and old town will need a 10-minute drive or taxi.
- Only select rooms come with a private pool, so travelers specifically seeking this feature should confirm room category when booking.
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Should you book it?
Hospes Maricel y Spa, Palma de Mallorca, a Member of Design Hotels is worth booking for spa lovers wanting seafront pools and cave massage rooms — but pick somewhere else if you want to walk straight into Palma's old town.
Book it if you want
- Spa lovers wanting seafront pools and cave massage rooms
- Guests seeking historic mansion charm with modern annex options
- Active travellers keen on golf and sailing nearby
- Boat arrivals needing a private jetty for mooring
Pick somewhere else if
- You want to walk straight into Palma's old town
- You specifically need a room with its own private pool
- You expect live music most nights, not just Wednesdays
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Rooms & which one to pick
Our tip: Couples wanting a view and space to relax should book the Deluxe Double Room with Sea View (30 m², sea view) or, for more room and outdoor living, the Suite with Sea View (45 m², sea view, living area). If you fancy your own pool, the Deluxe Double Room with terrace and pool or the Dreamer Double Room with pool both include a private pool, with the former also offering a private terrace.
- Deluxe Double Room with Sea View1 king bed or 2 twin bedssleeps 230 m²Sea viewPrivate bathroomAir conditioningFree Wi-FiFlat-screen TV
- Deluxe Double Room with terrace and pool1 king bed or 2 twin bedssleeps 235 m²Private terracePrivate poolAir conditioningFree Wi-FiFlat-screen TV
- Suite with Sea View1 king bedsleeps 245 m²Sea viewLiving areaPrivate bathroomAir conditioningFree Wi-FiFlat-screen TV
- Dreamer Double Room with pool1 king bed or 2 twin bedssleeps 230 m²Private poolAir conditioningFree Wi-FiFlat-screen TV
- Presidential Suite1 queen bedsleeps 260 m²Sea viewLiving areaLuxury amenitiesAir conditioningFree Wi-FiFlat-screen TV
- Standard Double Room2 twin beds or 2 king bedssleeps 225 m²Air conditioningFree Wi-FiFlat-screen TV
- Suite with Terrace1 king bed or 2 twin bedssleeps 250 m²Private terraceLiving areaAir conditioningFree Wi-FiFlat-screen TV
Room types as listed on Booking.com; availability varies by date.
Prices at Hospes Maricel y Spa, Palma de Mallorca, a Member of Design Hotels
When we last checked (23 October 2026), a 2-night stay for two adults cost from €459 in total (€230 per night).
Prices sampled daily by Tripplo for a two-adult stay about a month ahead, in EUR. Your dates may differ — use the price check to see live availability.
Typical price per night: €266. Lowest €205 (check-in 9 Nov), highest €451 (check-in 30 Oct).
Stays starting on a Friday or Saturday cost about 30% more per night than stays starting Sunday to Thursday.
Price per night for check-ins from 27 Oct to 22 Nov, measured daily by Tripplo for 2 nights and two adults, one month ahead.
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Photos provided by GoogleWhat guests say
Reviews from Google“Exceptional service from Anna! Our stay at Hospes Maricel was amazing, but Anna truly made the experience stand out. She was incredibly welcoming, professional, attentive and genuinely kind. She always made sure everything was perfect and made us feel very well looked after throughout our stay. The hotel itself is beautiful, with an incredible location and atmosphere, but service like Anna’s is what makes a five-star hotel memorable. She is a real credit to the Hospes Maricel team and absolutely deserves recognition. Thank you Anna we will definitely be coming back!”
“We had the world famous "Best breakfast in the world" which was a 10-course meal for over 2 hours and it was a treat for the palate for sure! I especially want to mention the excellent service by head waiter Juan-Pedro + his team who really took care of the guests and made sure they had a great & unique experience! The menu changes actually every year so it's worth checking out yearly! Thanks again & until next time!”
“We came for the famous tasting breakfast (10 courses). I recommend 100%, all the plates were incredible in taste and presentation. The service was excellent. The location and the views are unbeatable. Excited to come back next year as they change the menu every year in May”
“I was on the Breakfast experience. I don’t have words, all the plates were phenomenal! The place magical, and the service 100/10. Specially Juan Pedro, the man who lead the breakfast, he was extremely nice and always there for every need! I recommend this place with closed eyes”
“We visited the Bodyna Spa at Hospes Maricel & Spa and had mixed feelings overall. The massage itself was very nice, and the heated indoor/outdoor pool was excellent. The dry sauna and steam room were also enjoyable. However, we were extremely disappointed that the outdoor terrace and outdoor massage areas were closed. We were told those spaces are only available during the summer season, which would have been understandable had that been made clear beforehand. Unfortunately, the website heavily markets the oceanfront/open-air spa experience — even describing the sound of waves and sea breezes as part of the massage experience — which was a major reason we chose this spa in the first place. For roughly $1,200 for four people for only a few hours, I expected the experience and marketing descriptions to align much more closely with reality. The jacuzzi was also quite small, comfortably fitting only about four people, so it can feel crowded if the spa is busy. Overall, the service and treatments themselves were good, but the experience did not fully deliver on what was advertised, especially considering the premium price.”
What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 69 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +A superb breakfast with fresh fruit and homemade pastries, served on a sea-view terrace
- +The restaurant wins praise for excellent food
- +Standout dishes such as the eggs Benedict
- –Dinner is weaker than breakfast, and some call the food bland
- –Few vegetarian options at dinner and a limited pool menu
- –The kitchen closes early in the evening
”I loved the breakfast, with a perfect selection, sweet fresh fruit and little homemade pastries.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Warm, attentive staff who greet you with a smile
- +Individual team members, including at reception and the concierge desk, earn special praise
- +Generous gestures such as a free upgrade or a welcome drink
- –Service in the restaurants and at the pool can be slow and inattentive
- –Some staff come across as unfriendly or inflexible
- –Issues such as billing or special-occasion requests are not always handled well
”The most amazing team of people, working together to make the experience unforgettable.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark
- +A stunning pool with direct access to the sea
- +Loungers and terraces overlooking the bay
- +A heated pool you can use both indoors and outdoors
- –Slow, inattentive pool service, with used towels left on the loungers
- –The spa is small, and its pools and saunas are not warm enough
- –Some room pools are tiny and cold
”A beautiful hotel with a stunning pool and direct access to the sea.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Spacious, stylish rooms with huge, comfortable beds
- +Some suites have sea views and a small private infinity pool on the balcony
- –Rooms in the annex or facing the road are noticeably weaker
- –Some rooms are smaller than expected, with a tiny terrace
- –Practical niggles such as dim lighting, air conditioning that won't work or a faulty door lock
”The room was amazing, a great size, and the bed was huge and comfortable.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +Very clean rooms, sometimes cleaned more than once a day
- –The hotel feels dated and in urgent need of renovation, especially the annex
- –Limescale, cracks, damp and mould in some bathrooms
- –Cleanliness lapses, including in the spa
”An outdated, neglected hotel in urgent need of restoration, with scratched floors, peeling doors and a smell of damp.” — guest, translated
Location
- +A stunning spot right on the water, with sea views from rooms and terraces
- +A beautiful historic building in lovely grounds
- +Palma is easy to reach
- –A busy road runs between some parts of the hotel and the sea
- –It is a taxi ride from the centre
- –The surroundings feel geared to mass tourism
”An amazing location overlooking the sea.” — guest, translated
Noise levels
- +A quiet place to relax
- –Rooms facing the road suffer from constant traffic and bus noise
- –Thin walls let through neighbours' conversations
- –Parties playing music late into the night
”The suite we booked overlooked a busy road, so there was a lot of traffic noise.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- –Many feel it is overpriced for what you get, especially in summer
- –Food and drinks, including at the bar, are expensive
- –Paying extra to switch rooms brought little improvement
”Compared with similar hotels, it is somewhat overpriced for what you get.” — guest, translated
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Hospes Maricel y Spa, Palma de Mallorca, a Member of Design Hotels from Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)?
Hospes Maricel y Spa, Palma de Mallorca, a Member of Design Hotels is approximately 12.2 km from Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) in a straight line, calculated from map coordinates. This is not a road distance or transfer time; check the route and transport options before booking.
How do guests rate Hospes Maricel y Spa, Palma de Mallorca, a Member of Design Hotels?
Hospes Maricel y Spa, Palma de Mallorca, a Member of Design Hotels is rated 4.7 out of 5 on Google, based on 3,408 reviews. On Booking.com it scores 8.6/10 from 379 guest reviews.
How many stars does Hospes Maricel y Spa, Palma de Mallorca, a Member of Design Hotels have?
Hospes Maricel y Spa, Palma de Mallorca, a Member of Design Hotels is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Hospes Maricel y Spa, Palma de Mallorca, a Member of Design Hotels offer?
Hospes Maricel y Spa, Palma de Mallorca, a Member of Design Hotels offers outdoor swimming pool, spa and wellness center, private Parking, family rooms, non-smoking rooms and fitness center.
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