46 Best Hotels in Ibiza and the Balearic Islands, Spain

An urban setting on a local city street overlooking the old town makes this lovely late-16th-century former soap factory a cool escape in a lively destination, with photo-ready views of Palma's winding roads. This intimate hotel is open year-round in the Santa Catalina area, but it places a premium on ambience—which is why you'll see an assortment of colorful characters who choose to vacation here. The airy, rustic guest rooms with wood-beam ceilings are minimally furnished, each in a different style, and bathrooms have Mallorcan-style tiling from head to toe. Pro tip: the room service at Concepció by Nobis is worth a night or two. 

Built in 1811 by a Spanish ship captain, this casa señorial (town house) in the heart of Mahón was lovingly restored by architect and co-owner Fernando Pons as a boutique hotel. The restoration preserved even the original tower and its widow's walk. Rooms have queen-size beds, high ceilings with exposed beams, working fireplaces and wood-burning stoves (a plus in Menorca's blustery winters), original tile floors and antique furniture, ample stall showers, and deep oval tubs. Luxurious extras include robes and slippers, towel warmers, and huge mirrors. Dinner is served from Thursday to Sunday, and the café offers breakfast, brunch, and afternoon tea daily. The best room is No. 1, with a private terrace overlooking the interior patio.

In a 19th-century building on a quiet square in the old town, Calatrava is one of many historic buildings converted into elegant, art-laden boutique hotels in recent years. The airy, oversize guest rooms are tastefully decorated with Mediterranean-inspired terra-cotta walls, painted wooden beams, beechwood floors, Carl Hansen armchairs, and thick rugs to create a laid-back, homey feel. The breezy rooftop, which doubles as a breakfast room, has unobstructed views of the Mediterranean and Palma Bay, while the spa has a sauna and heated whirlpool tubs and can be reserved by guests for an hour a day of private use at no extra cost. The delicious-smelling bath and spa amenities are organic and vegan. The hotel accommodates over-14s only.

Santi Marí Ferrer remade his family's finca (farmhouse), with its massive stone walls and native savina wood beams, into one of the island's friendliest and most comfortable country inns. Rooms are enormous, with original stone arches separating sleeping and bathroom areas—and at sunset, you can relax on the patio, with a view of the mountains, and nurse a glass of homemade five-year-old hierbas (herb liqueur). Oranges, lemons, olives, meat, and eggs all come from the family farm. The 25-meter pool has an access ramp for guests with disabilities.

In recent years, several high-end boutique hotels have opened in Palma de Mallorca, none more fabulous than El Llorenç Parc de la Mar. The setting, on a quiet square in the historic Calatrava neighborhood, is ideal for exploring the prettiest parts of Palma on foot. Guests love the timeless design (which blends landmark details with ultramodern features), the dreamy spa, and the spectacular split-level rooftop, complete with a bar and casual-dining restaurant, infinity pool, and 360-degree views of the bay, the cathedral, and the rooftops of the old town. The hotel interior is the work of Swedish designer Magnus Ehrland, who tapped into Mallorcan history and the island's Moorish influence. The result is a rich aesthetic that pays homage to its historic neighborhood. The cozy rooms mix classic black-and-white photography with colorful details and warm, comforting fabrics. Delicious-smelling Le Labo bath amenities complete the overall excellence of the El Llorenç experience.

Occupying several renovated and restored 16th-century palace buildings, Faustino Gran has a simple yet elegant aesthetic. The decor combines bright whites and greens of the Mediterranean to create a sense of serenity. Highlights include a spa in a restored cave—featuring organic spa products from the island—and a restaurant in the lush, bougainvillea-draped inner courtyard, where guests can enjoy traditional Mediterranean cuisine with modern twists.

About equidistant from Palma and Valldemossa, this restored estate house—parts of which date back to 1672—is one of Mallorca's most luxurious hotels. A cluster of detached suites have private pools, hot tubs, fireplaces, and classic-modern furnishing. Rooms in the main building can be over the top—lots of red and rosy pink—but the bathrooms are truly palatial. Poplars and palms shade the terrace above the 98-foot infinity pool, with a view over the village of Puigpunyent and surrounding countryside, likely making this the best pool terrace on the island. Son Net's restaurant, Oleum, set in an ancient olive mill, is an ideal showcase for chef Sergio Olmedo's Continental–Mallorcan cuisine. The poolside restaurant, El Gazebo, is perfect for summer lunches, and the Treehouse, with panoramic views across the mountains, is a charming setting for more intimate meals. The hotel's own vineyard produces quite drinkable wines.

Romanesque arches and a giant palm tree spectacularly cover the central courtyard and reception area of this shabby-chic hotel, which occupies the former mansion of a noble Mallorcan family. Guest rooms are modest, though some have the original coffered and painted ceilings and traditional Mallorcan furnishings. The rates are more than reasonable, and a buffet breakfast is included.

A favorite way station for groups of cyclists touring the island, the Son Sant Jordi is a small, family-friendly gem of a boutique hotel, formerly the convent of the adjacent Church of Sant Jordi. The palm-shaded patio garden in back is a delight, with orange and lemon trees, a small pool, and a fishpond. Guest rooms have antique furniture, king-size four-poster canopy beds, ceramic-tile floors, exposed-stone walls, and ceiling beams. Full amenities include robes and slippers. The best room in the house is No. 4, "Les Aguilas." Book for a week, and the hotel will arrange free transfers from and to the airport.

This chic boutique hotel is in the heart of Ciutadella, on a narrow cobblestone street behind the cathedral, and has killer views from the rooftop terrace, extending over the old city and (in good weather) across the ocean as far as Mallorca. The building was Menorca's first shoe factory, built on the site of a 4th-century Roman temple. It has cozy common rooms with plump sofas, marble floors, and a huge vaulted atrium, and the whitewashed walls are accented with resin-and-pigment panels in gold, rose, and Mediterranean blue. The best room is the romantic No. 8, which has a sunken bath. Breakfast is served at a long common table. Belowstairs is a Turkish bath and a single-lane swimming pool.

Located minutes from some of Mallorca's best beaches, The Lodge is a luxury hotel on top of a lavender field perfect for any would-be photographer. The 24-suite property is a refuge if you want a different vacation while on the capital island of Mallorca. The on-site restaurant Singular is a Mediterranean outdoor fantasy. If the weather is favorable, you'll spend the evening dining on exquisite dishes and sipping some of Mallorca's best wines. The Lodge's suites are all designed in a minimalist decor style that will remain timeless for decades. Suite highlights include the private pool room with a beautiful Mallorcan patio and your private pool.

If you've ever been to Morocco, you know how unique riads are, and this boutique hotel delivers that same charm to each room. Each of its 11 suites has a different decor tailored after the North African country. The Hammam Suite is especially suited for those looking for a luxurious bathroom to relax in for days. The giant tiled tub slowly fills with water while the nearby fireplace beams with luxurious energy, even if not lighted. The hotel is moody, trendy, and great for a drink or meal. 

"Oasis" springs to mind when driving up through family vineyards to this lovingly restored medieval monastery, reborn as a deluxe resort hotel. Weather permitting, meals are served on the poolside patio, with a beautiful view of the Tramuntana Mountains. However, an atmospheric lounge-tapas bar is also inside, decorated with an ancient olive press, stone arches, and thatched vaulted ceilings. Guest rooms have king-size beds and comfortable modern furnishings; bathrooms have huge shower stalls, jetted tubs, and towel warmers. The straw hats in the rooms left there for strolling the grounds in the summer sun are typical of the meticulous attention to detail at Son Brull.

Ca'n Beneït is the perfect rural hotel if you want to avoid it all. It is located in the heart of the Sierra de Tramuntana and mixes contemporary luxury with intelligent design and ample room sizes. If you're sitting on the terrace, the on-site restaurant Mirabona infuses Mallorican gastronomy with the modern and has some of the best views of the Binibona Valley.

Antique embroidered bed linens, shelves with knickknacks, and comfy chairs—this is an English vision of a peaceful and secluded rural retreat, and its glory is the garden of irises, lavender, and flowering trees. The hotel's fine little restaurant, open to the public at lunch and dinner, features classics like beef Wellington and innovative dishes such as sea bass and teriyaki-frosted seasonal vegetables and basil oil.

Ibiza may be best known as a magnet for the international jet set, but there's also a quieter, more sophisticated side to the island, which can be found at this hotel on a 13-hectare orange farm. There are sprawling gardens, two restaurants, a spa with wellness classes, a generous outdoor swimming pool, plentiful fragrant orange groves, and an on-site vegetable garden. The food in La Veranda and the Orange Tree restaurants is local, seasonal, and packed with flavor—a true celebration of the farm-to-table movement. Guest rooms are rustic-chic, with solid teak four-poster beds, excellent white linens, and quality natural materials. Many have their own private gardens, balconies, terraces, or pools.

Just across the tram tracks from the train station, this former home still feels much like a family hideaway. The lobby is a cheerful clutter of bric-a-brac (sconces, candelabra, bronze heads, novelty teapots); guest rooms are light and airy, with antique furniture, walls in white or Mediterranean blue, exposed beams on the ceilings, and original terra-cotta floors. The bathrooms are ample, with robes and standard amenities. Ask for the Terrace Room, which overlooks the garden.

With only five apartments and one two-bedroom villa, this converted stone farmhouse can feel like a family compound, mainly when everyone is gathered on the sundeck or around the communal barbecue. Rooms are spacious and furnished in a laid-back, modern style with a touch of luxury. Is Can Aisha an oasis of calm within reach of Formentera's most popular beaches? Book early.

Built in 1740 during the British occupation, this former private residence has been turned into an upscale boutique hotel. The elegant property has 15-foot ceilings, original marble staircases, and tile floors, while the guest rooms combine sophisticated Menorcan style with contemporary features and services. The Terraza Suite has a leafy private terrace.

The traditional architecture here, reminiscent of a Greek island village, features a cluster of low, whitewashed buildings—and each room has one of these buildings to itself, with a private patio artfully separated from its neighbors. Rooms have deep, comfortable sofas upholstered in warm tones, built-in pine closets, and red-brown tile floors, and the overall effect is very soothing. Suites have fireplaces and jetted tubs. Can Curreu has its own stables and orange and lemon groves. The restaurant, open to the public, serves an excellent five-course tasting menu.

This lovely hotel in a 13th-century estate is a 10-minute drive from Palma, with several nearby golf courses. The Son Vida golf course surrounds the property, while the Son Muntaner and Son Quint courses and nine-hole Son Quint Pitch & Putt are a short drive away. The spacious guest rooms come with plenty of storage space, double vanities, showers and tubs, and ultracomfy beds, while the common areas are filled with valuable antiques, fine rugs, and a collection of Old Master artworks. The outdoor bar terrace and restaurant offer incomparable views of Palma Bay.

About a minute's walk from almost everything in Palma, this art-friendly boutique hotel is an oasis of quiet in summer, when Palma gets most of its tourist traffic. Rooms are furnished (some have soaking tubs) with hardwood floors and good lighting; bathrooms are modern, with standard amenities. The rooftop patio is a particular delight. Michelin-starred Marc Fosh offers room service, which is a surprise considering that not many Michelin-starred room service options are available globally. 

In an ideal location in the old part of Palma, a minute's walk to the cathedral, this town house, dating back to the 15th century, was the Sancho Moragues home until 2001, when the family opened it as a hotel. Most of the furniture, paintings, and decoration were their own, handed down for generations, but with modernization came enormous whirlpool tubs in the tile bathrooms and a pleasant rooftop terrace with a knockout view of the cathedral. Weather permitting, a basic breakfast is served in the lovely interior garden, overgrown with bougainvillea and orange and lemon trees.

The six-room town house of couple Barbara Martí and Martin Lucas, a few minutes’ walk from Sòller’s center, is an example of homely hospitality at its finest, as well as green policies—all food is plant-based, and every Saturday, there’s a cooking class using ingredients you pick from the garden. Decor varies per room, but statement works by Mallorcan artist Francesca Martí (coincidentally, Barbara’s mom) are a constant throughout, alongside upcycled furniture. The backdrop to the peaceful rear patio looks like an artwork in its own right—an entire canvas of Tramuntana mountains. Facilities include a small pool, and yoga and meditation classes are offered.

Located adjacent to Es Trenc, the Fontsanta Hotel is home to the only thermal waters in Mallorca. This luxurious wellness retreat is an ideal spot for relaxation and rejuvenation. The hotel provides transport to the nearby nature preserve and can arrange delightful picnics for guests.