Choose a junior suite for extra space, mountain views, and a Jacuzzi bath; it is spacious, airy, and good value.
Guests are especially fond of Son Arnau’s intimate finca atmosphere, beautiful setting and hosts, who are regularly praised for making people feel genuinely welcome. The pool, comfortable beds, honesty bar and spacious junior-suite touches such as the jacuzzi bath earn frequent mention, while cyclists appreciate the access to Tramuntana routes. This is a quiet, small-scale rural stay rather than a full-service resort, so a car is useful for wider exploration and guests seeking lots of on-site activity may prefer elsewhere.
Real advice grouped by theme — drawn from guest reviews of Finca Son Arnau.
Choose a junior suite for extra space, mountain views, and a Jacuzzi bath; it is spacious, airy, and good value.
Choose any room confidently for distinctive style, quality, and views of the mountains or Mallorcan plains.
Book a suite for extra space, impressive views, a private terrace, and a large bath; the upgrade is worth considering.
Rent a car to reach destinations across Mallorca within an hour, avoid expensive airport taxis, and explore areas such as Port de Pollensa and Sóller.
Choose the main suite for a private pool-and-valley terrace, roof-garden access, separate toilet, and excellent space.
Ask Alex and Susan for restaurant recommendations and explain your preferences so they can tailor your stay.
Choose Room 1 for its double-height ceiling and bath, but avoid it if a view is important.
Check the website’s photos and descriptions because each room is different.
Book Miceli as soon as you know you are visiting Selva.
Request Room 2 for exceptional views, space, and facilities.
Ask for Room 6, the suite with a private terrace.
Ask for Room 4, the junior suite with Jacuzzi.
Use the hotel’s plentiful parking spaces.
Use Google Maps to navigate directly to the hotel entrance.
Book a Selva restaurant in advance when visiting out of season.
Book promptly when rooms are available.
Rent a bike rather than bringing your own, especially when flying multiple connecting flights.
Relax by the infinity pool, then dine at the hotel’s restaurant.
Walk the route through Selva, Moscari, Binibona, and Caimari.
Choose a deluxe double for generous space and an excellent bathroom.
Request a south-facing room for the best views.
Choose an upper-floor room to appreciate the surrounding views.
Finca Son Arnau feels like the kind of Mallorcan escape you hope to stumble upon: an 18th-century finca, dating from 1738, thoughtfully refreshed with contemporary comforts while keeping its traditional character intact. Set among almond groves, its intimate scale, lovely pool and relaxed honesty bar give it an easy, home-from-home feel rather than the formality of a large resort. Suites add a little extra indulgence, with guests particularly drawn to the junior suite and its jacuzzi bath.
The hotel sits at the edge of Selva, an authentic village at the foot of the Serra de Tramuntana. It is a particularly good base for travellers who want the quieter side of Mallorca, whether that means cycling through the countryside, exploring mountain villages or simply settling into a lounger with the hills in view. A hire car is the practical choice for getting around and making the most of the island beyond the village.
Guests speak warmly of the personal welcome and attentive hosts, often describing stays here as deeply relaxing and distinctly Mallorcan. Comfortable beds, peaceful mornings, the attractive pool and the small-hotel atmosphere are recurring highlights. Above all, visitors seem to value Son Arnau for making a stay feel private and personal, while still being well placed for Tramuntana adventures.
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