Follow the morning meditation and yoga class with the breakfast buffet featuring local products.
Guests are especially taken with the calm, nature-filled setting and the hotel’s sense of being a true escape. The pools, outdoor showers and thoughtful local details, including the olive oil, help make the stay feel distinctive, while many describe the property as beautiful and memorable. Not every reaction is glowing: some guests feel elements of the experience lack excitement or polish. It is best suited to travellers who want peaceful Mallorca downtime rather than a lively resort atmosphere.
Real advice grouped by theme — drawn from guest reviews of Es Raco d’Arta, Mallorca, a Member of Design Hotels.
Follow the morning meditation and yoga class with the breakfast buffet featuring local products.
Wake early for the meditation and yoga class, even if you do not meditate.
Visit nearby towns, especially Artà, for its grand cathedral, fortress, small shops, and restaurants.
Allow extra time for slow service.
Plan for small portions when ordering.
Expect the pool water to be salty.
Get a 5G phone package before your stay.
Book during the quiet season for a more enjoyable stay.
Es Raco d’Arta feels made for slowing down. This Design Hotels retreat leans into Mallorca’s quieter side, with a peaceful, nature-led atmosphere that guests often describe as genuinely special. The appeal is in the unhurried details: time beside the pools, the novelty of an outdoor shower, and locally rooted touches such as olive oil that give the stay a sense of place rather than a standard resort feel.
Set near the town of Artà in northeast Mallorca, it is a strong choice for couples seeking a romantic reset, as well as travellers who want a calm base between work commitments or island exploring. Come here for countryside stillness rather than a busy beachfront scene; the hotel’s rhythm suits guests happy to spend time on site, dip into the pools and explore Mallorca at their own pace.
Guests repeatedly praise the beautiful setting and restorative mood, calling it a retreat that stands out from more conventional island hotels. Nature, the pools and the overall sense of escape are frequent highlights. A few visitors have found parts of the experience less inspiring than expected, however, suggesting that its understated approach will appeal most to those who value tranquillity over a high-energy holiday programme.
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