Sa Galera, Santanyi

★★★★ Charming · Historic Hotel
Santanyi

Guest ratings

Location9
Cleanliness9.4
Service9.2
Value8.6
Rooms8.8
Sleep quality8.8
4-star 20 rooms from $177

What guests mention

paella languages spoken an easy drive stayed for one week great stay short drive peaceful hotel clean rooms wonderful week swimming pool cala figuera tapas

Guests tend to leave Sa Galera feeling they have found a genuinely restful rural retreat. The staff receive especially enthusiastic praise for their kindness and helpfulness, and visitors appreciate the immaculate, roomy accommodation, attractive views and well-kept pool. Breakfast is a highlight, while dishes such as tapas and paella are often seen as good-quality, fairly priced options. Its countryside position is a major draw for peace and scenery, but it is not ideal without a car; beaches, towns and Cala Figuera require a drive. Evening dining choice can also feel somewhat restricted.

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What guests who stayed here recommend

Real advice grouped by theme — drawn from guest reviews of Sa Galera.

Top tips

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Hire a car to reach and explore the hotel; taxis can be difficult to find, while airport pickup and drop-off are available. Transport
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Choose Sa Galera for a quiet, couples-focused stay; it has only 11 other rooms and no bouncy castles, though children are welcome. Tips & Tricks
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Use the hotel's onsite parking when arriving by car. Transport
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Check which nights the hotel restaurant is closed and reserve alternative dining early. Dining
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Transport

Hire a car to reach and explore the hotel; taxis can be difficult to find, while airport pickup and drop-off are available.

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Tips & Tricks

Choose Sa Galera for a quiet, couples-focused stay; it has only 11 other rooms and no bouncy castles, though children are welcome.

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Transport

Use the hotel’s onsite parking when arriving by car.

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Dining

Check which nights the hotel restaurant is closed and reserve alternative dining early.

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Rooms

Request a private balcony; Amura has a particularly good one, though late terrace noise may carry to rooms below.

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Activities

Explore the beautiful surrounding area on foot.

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Location

Explore the nearby village for good local restaurants.

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Rooms

Tell the hotel if stairs are difficult, as some rooms are on the first floor.

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Location

Visit Santanyi for shops, cafés, and restaurants.

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Tips & Tricks

Follow the property’s mostly non-smoking policy, including in open spaces.

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Rooms

Request Romanyi; it sits beside the pool while remaining exceptionally quiet.

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Rooms

Request one of the two rooms or suites at the bottom of the estate for more privacy, a terrace, and excellent views.

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Ask for a room with its own terrace and outdoor chairs.

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Rooms

Book the cottage if you are a family of four, as it provides more space.

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Choose an outside room away from the main hotel for extra quiet.

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Request a ground-floor room if you prefer to avoid stairs.

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Ask for a room with a mountain view.

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Request a room beside the garden for a pleasant setting.

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Request an upstairs room if you prefer an elevated position.

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About Sa Galera

Sa Galera feels less like a conventional resort and more like a private slice of old Majorca. This 13th-century manor, carefully restored by the Bonet-Company family, retains its stone-built character while offering the comforts of a small, individually styled 20-room hotel. Almond groves stretch across the estate, and its long equestrian heritage remains part of the setting, giving the place a quietly authentic rural personality.

Set in the countryside near Santanyí, it is made for travellers who want the island’s calmer side without being cut off from its highlights. A car is useful: Ca’s Concos, Santanyí and Felanitx are within easy reach, as are the marinas at Cala d’Or and Porto Petro. The protected sands and clear coves of Cala Mondragó and S’Amarador are nearby too. Come here for unhurried days by the pool, beach outings and evenings away from the busier coastal strips.

Guests consistently warm to the personal welcome, noting that the team is attentive and able to help visitors from different countries feel at ease. Rooms are often described as generous, spotless and blessed with countryside views, while the pool and breakfast earn particular appreciation. Meals, including tapas and paella, are considered good value, though those wanting lots of dinner choices may find the evening offering limited.

Facilities

  • Air conditioning
  • Clothes rack
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Minibar

Good to know

Price range
$177 - $414
Rooms
20
Hotel class
4-star
Style
Charming · Historic Hotel
WiFi
Free

Location

Crta. Santanyí Ca's Concos Km 6,3, Santanyi, 07208, ES