Nivia Born Boutique Hotel, Palma de Mallorca

★★★★★ Boutique · Family

Palma de Mallorca

9.6 Exceptional 176 reviews

Guest ratings

Location10

Cleanliness9.8

Service9.6

Value9.2

Rooms9.6

Sleep quality10

5-star 24 rooms from $302

What guests mention

princess suite chocolates left spent five nights whirlpool bath passeig de born old town in easy walking distance perfect location bed was comfortable balcony overlooking wouldn t hesitate outstanding hotel

Guests tend to love the hotel’s immaculate, modern rooms, comfortable beds and well-considered finishing touches, with daily cleaning receiving particular praise. Staff are widely described as kind, attentive and helpful, and the Born location is a major advantage for exploring the Old Town, Cathedral, restaurants and shops on foot. Breakfast and lunch are often seen as good value, while some guests mention welcome extras such as chocolates or balconies overlooking the avenue. The recurring disappointment is that certain facilities, most notably the rooftop bar, may not be open during a stay.

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What guests who stayed here recommend

Real advice grouped by theme — drawn from guest reviews of Nivia Born Boutique Hotel.

Top tips

Arrange a taxi from the airport or port, but expect drop-off on the main street or about 20 yards from the entrance. Transport

Buy Soller train tickets online and collect them on travel day to avoid the long queue. Tips & Tricks

Book directly and well in advance to secure a decent price. Booking

Have breakfast on the outdoor terrace overlooking the tree canopy on Passeig des Born. Dining

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Transport

Arrange a taxi from the airport or port, but expect drop-off on the main street or about 20 yards from the entrance.

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Tips & Tricks

Buy Soller train tickets online and collect them on travel day to avoid the long queue.

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Booking

Book directly and well in advance to secure a decent price.

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Dining

Have breakfast on the outdoor terrace overlooking the tree canopy on Passeig des Born.

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Dining

Have breakfast away from the hotel to enjoy the many restaurants in the surrounding area.

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Dining

Try the bar’s cocktails.

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Activities

Visit the cathedral area after dark, when it is quieter and spectacularly illuminated.

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Transport

Walk about 15 minutes to the bus station for connections to Alcudia and other areas.

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Location

Use the hotel as a quiet, central base for exploring Palma.

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Booking

Check Easter dates before booking, as parades can close roads near the hotel for several nights.

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Transport

Use the hotel’s valet parking for a small fee, or park in the public car park five minutes away.

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About Nivia Born Boutique Hotel

Nivia Born Boutique Hotel brings polished, contemporary style to one of Palma’s most elegant addresses. Behind its boutique-scale façade, the mood is refined rather than stuffy: classic touches meet modern interiors, thoughtfully equipped rooms and suites, and a service approach designed to make a city stay feel personal. Some rooms look out over the lively Passeig del Born, while details such as comfortable beds, balconies and, in selected suites, a whirlpool bath add a little extra occasion to the stay.

The hotel sits directly on Paseo del Borne, in the heart of Palma’s historic centre. The Cathedral, winding Old Town lanes, smart shops and some of the city’s best dining are all an easy walk away, making it particularly handy for couples on a weekend escape, families keen to explore without relying on taxis, and business travellers wanting a central base. It is a stylish choice for guests who want Palma on the doorstep rather than a resort atmosphere.

Guests regularly single out the spotless rooms, daily attention from housekeeping and genuinely warm hotel team. Breakfast is often described as a highlight, and several visitors feel the quality matches the central address. The main note of caution is that advertised facilities, especially the rooftop bar, have occasionally not been available, so it is worth checking ahead if that is part of the plan.