Book a sea-view room or at least a partial sea view; the outlook over the beach is worth the supplement.
What guests mention
Guests tend to come away impressed by the hotel’s peaceful, well-cared-for atmosphere: the gardens, lounges, beachfront setting and sea views are recurring highlights. Staff receive especially strong praise for being personable, efficient and attentive, while rooms are usually described as spotless and comfortable. The pools, dining and available sunbeds also add to the easy holiday feel. On the less glowing side, some feel the overall cost is on the steep side, and occasional minor room maintenance issues have been reported.
Your stay, step by step
Advice from guests who actually stayed at Seth Santo Tomás — the single most helpful tip for each part of your trip, in the order you'll need it, from booking to your last morning.
Book directly through the Seth website to improve pre-arrival communication and potentially secure a better room and deal.
Use the local buses to reach Mahón and Ciutadella; the stop is outside the supermarket next door.
Book a sea-view room or at least a partial sea view; the outlook over the beach is worth the supplement.
Book half board for dinner because the resort has few local restaurants.
Skip the early dash for a sunbed; plenty remain under the thatched shades and throughout the garden, with the beach only steps away.
Hire a car or use the buses to explore both sides of Menorca; the island can be crossed by car in about an hour.
Use the small supermarket two minutes away, with additional supermarkets nearby and a pharmacy approximately 800 metres from the hotel.
Visit the spa earlier in the day for a quieter experience.
Expect limited resort facilities outside the main season, especially after late October; visit before 1 May if you want local transport and open facilities.
What guests who stayed here recommend
Real advice grouped by theme — drawn from guest reviews of Seth Santo Tomás.
Request a full, front-facing sea-view room with a balcony; the views justify the supplement, while road-facing rooms lack the outlook.
Request a high-floor sea-view room, preferably facing south or west; rear rooms are sunny and quieter, while west-facing rooms catch sunsets.
Choose a ground-floor garden room for direct pool and beach access, private sunbeds, and easier lift-free movement; it may lose sun by mid-afternoon.
Choose a beach suite for exceptional beach views, a hot tub, and extra space.
Consider a suite or corner suite if available; suites offer direct sea views, larger balconies and more outdoor space.
Ask for a high-floor sea-view room, preferably centrally located; higher floors offer quieter rooms and especially good views.
Request a garden room for direct pool access, a private patio with loungers or daybeds, and a spacious sea-and-garden outlook.
Choose a pool-facing room for attractive views, but expect daytime and evening noise and more-public balconies.
Request a pool-facing room for views toward the pool, garden, and sea.
Skip the early dash for a sunbed; plenty remain under the thatched shades and throughout the garden, with the beach only steps away.
Choose this resort for a quiet, adult-oriented break rather than a child-focused holiday, and hire a car to explore beyond the resort.
Use the nearby public car park if the hotel’s €5-per-day car park is full, as the on-site lot is small.
Expect limited resort facilities outside the main season, especially after late October; visit before 1 May if you want local transport and open facilities.
Hire a car or use the buses to explore both sides of Menorca; the island can be crossed by car in about an hour.
Use the small supermarket two minutes away, with additional supermarkets nearby and a pharmacy approximately 800 metres from the hotel.
Use the local buses to reach Mahón and Ciutadella; the stop is outside the supermarket next door.
Book directly through the Seth website to improve pre-arrival communication and potentially secure a better room and deal.
Choose a road-facing room if you prioritize quiet, cool conditions over late-afternoon sun or a sea view.
Bring sturdy walking or running shoes with good grip for the coastal paths, beaches, and sandy tracks.
Visit Fornells for its scenic setting.
Ask about a room upgrade, as one may be available.
Have your travel agent record all room requests on the booking.
Check prices before ordering at the bar in front of the hotel, especially for items such as club sandwiches.
Choose a later dinner seating if you prefer dining after the busiest period.
Consider the €70-per-person restaurant voucher covering three meals, as it offers good value.
Book half board for dinner because the resort has few local restaurants.
Use the free in-room safe for valuables.
Bring a USB charger or adapter, as rooms have plenty of sockets but no USB connectors.
Confirm the bed configuration if travelling with a toddler, as separate beds previously caused nighttime disruption until combined.
Ask for a shower mat because the shower floor can be slippery.
Request room 403 for a good sea view, but expect afternoon sun on the balcony.
Ask for room 232 for a quiet position at the end of the hotel.
Request room 109 or 111 if available.
Ask for a second-floor front room for views over the pool and beach.
Use the walk-in pool and nearby ramps and lifts if mobility is limited.
Only place your towel on a lounger when you are ready to use it.
Expect limited evening entertainment at the beginning of the season and check the schedule before relying on it.
Skip the sea-view supplement if quiet surroundings matter more; non-sea-facing rooms can still be pleasant.
Consider the garden suites in the separate small block near the main hotel.
Ask Toni to confirm the exact room type, particularly when a double room for single use differs from a standard twin.
Speak to the front desk immediately if your room is unsatisfactory; issues may be resolved promptly.
Book any room upgrade before arrival, as upgrades may not be available at the hotel.
Take your booking receipt to prove which accommodation and inclusions you paid for.
Use the in-room fridge to store water and daytime snacks, especially when booking half board; a supermarket is next door.
Ask for room 6 if convenient access to the pool, dining room and entertainment is important.
Avoid room 310.
Ask about one of the three oversized rooms on the first floor.
Ask about rooms 111 and 109 for three-room suites, or rooms 209 and 210 for superior two-room sea-view accommodation.
Choose a sea-facing room on the left side for morning sun until about 13:00, followed by afternoon and evening shade.
Do not expect a naturist-focused resort; naturism is tolerated but not promoted.
Arrive early for a pool lounger, as the pool area fills quickly; plenty of additional loungers are available in the garden.
Bring mosquito repellent and consider visiting early July if you prefer less intense heat and more breeze.
Keep the curtains closed during the day, especially the white curtain, to help keep the room cool.
Scan the QR code in your room for hotel and area information.
Visit the spa earlier in the day for a quieter experience.
Hire a car at the airport rather than in the resort, where daily rates can reach €200; airport hire was reported at €80 for a week.
Expect about 30 minutes by taxi from Mahón Airport, or about 30 minutes from Ciutadella by taxi and 50 minutes by bus.
About Seth Santo Tomás
Seth Santo Tomás is the sort of hotel that makes slowing down feel easy. Its polished four-star setting combines airy lounges, smart, understated interiors and green gardens with the constant presence of the Mediterranean just beyond. With only 99 rooms, it feels more intimate than a large resort, and sea-facing spaces lend the stay a distinctly Menorcan sense of calm.
Set along the waterfront in Santo Tomás, a peaceful residential stretch on Menorca’s south coast, the hotel is well placed for beach days without being far from the island’s bigger sights. The sandy shore is close at hand, while Es Migjorn Gran is around 4 km away and both Maó and Ciutadella, as well as the airport, are approximately 25 km away. It suits couples, relaxed holidaymakers and anyone wanting a quiet base from which to explore the island; Son Bou is also within easy reach.
Guests regularly praise the immaculate grounds, plentiful sun loungers and lovely sea outlooks, as well as the indoor pool and well-maintained facilities. Breakfast and dinner, including live-cooking options, earn warm mentions, and the team is often singled out for attentive, genuinely welcoming service. Rooms are widely considered clean and comfortable, though a few visitors have encountered small upkeep niggles. Many returning guests say they are already planning another stay.
Facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- Baggage storage
- Bar / lounge
- Beach
- Breakfast available
- Breakfast buffet
- Car hire
- Coffee shop
- Concierge
- Evening entertainment
- Facial treatments
- Fitness / spa locker rooms
- Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
- Free breakfast
- Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
- Full body massage
- Head massage
- Heated pool
- Hot tub
- Indoor pool
- Ironing service
- Laundry service
- Manicure
- Massage
- Non-smoking hotel
- Outdoor dining area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor pool
- Paid private parking on-site
- Parking
- Pedicure
- Pool
- Pool / beach towels
- Poolside bar
- Restaurant
- Salon
- Sauna
- Snack bar
- Spa
- Sun deck
- Sun loungers / beach chairs
- Sun terrace
- Sun umbrellas
- Tennis court offsite
- Wifi
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