ICON Valparaiso, Cala Murada

★★★ Charming · Great View

Cala Murada

9.4 Exceptional 420 reviews

Guest ratings

Location9.2

Cleanliness9.2

Service9.6

Value9

Rooms9.2

Sleep quality9.2

3-star 52 rooms from $187

What guests mention

sea view direct access to the beach manager carlos relaxing stay spacious balcony beautiful boutique hotel mini break we loved our stay hired a car night stay breakfast and dinner bars and restaurants

Guests are especially fond of the hotel’s coastal position, direct beach access and broad sea views, with spacious balconies and a calm adults-oriented atmosphere helping it feel made for switching off. The food at breakfast and dinner receives positive attention, and several reviewers warmly mention Carlos, Miranda and the wider team for their welcoming service. It is best suited to a quiet break rather than a high-energy resort stay. Minor maintenance issues come up occasionally, and a car can make getting around easier than relying on taxis.

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What guests who stayed here recommend

Real advice grouped by theme — drawn from guest reviews of ICON Valparaiso.

Top tips

Rent a car—the hotel is remote, taxis can be difficult, and driving makes trips to Portocolom and Manacor easier. Transport

Request a second-floor sea-view room—the outlook is worth the upgrade. Rooms

Wear comfortable shoes and carry extra water for the rocky, steep stairway to the beach. Pool & Beach

Park on the road behind the hotel, where spaces are generally easy to find. Transport

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Transport

Rent a car—the hotel is remote, taxis can be difficult, and driving makes trips to Portocolom and Manacor easier.

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Rooms

Request a second-floor sea-view room—the outlook is worth the upgrade.

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Pool & Beach

Wear comfortable shoes and carry extra water for the rocky, steep stairway to the beach.

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Transport

Park on the road behind the hotel, where spaces are generally easy to find.

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Pool & Beach

Expect the beach to be extremely crowded in summer and plan accordingly.

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Rooms

Ask for room 201 if you want a sea view.

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Rooms

Keep the bathroom extractor fan running during showers to prevent dampness from the open-plan bathroom.

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Dining

Contact the hotel beforehand to discuss vegan or vegetarian menu options.

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Dining

Choose half board for convenient meals at the hotel.

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Dining

Walk 10 minutes to Halali restaurant.

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Dining

Walk five minutes to the restaurant on Cala Murada beach.

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Activities

Book a massage with Manuel.

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Pool & Beach

Bring a snorkel to see abundant fish around the cliffs.

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About ICON Valparaiso

ICON Valparaiso is a charming, adults-focused escape with the Mediterranean very much at centre stage. Its appeal is in the easy, unhurried rhythm: sea-facing spaces, a pool for lingering between swims, and roomy balconies where the view does most of the work. It feels more like a small coastal hideaway than a busy resort, making it especially appealing for a restful short break.

Set in Cala Murada on Mallorca’s east coast, the hotel has direct access towards the beach and puts the cala close at hand. Air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour reception, sun umbrellas and complimentary parking cover the useful essentials, while the lounge and pool invite slower days. Having a car is particularly handy for exploring beyond the village; taxis are available, though guests also note the convenience of driving themselves to nearby bars and restaurants.

Guests regularly praise the sea views, generous balconies and peaceful atmosphere, often describing stays as genuinely relaxing. Breakfast and dinner earn frequent mentions, as does the friendly, attentive team, with manager Carlos and Miranda singled out by name in several comments. A few visitors flag occasional maintenance niggles, but the warm service, beach access and lovely setting are what tend to stay with people most.