The vibe: I loathe to write this review because as much as I want to wax lyrical about my incredible stay at Hotel Valldemossa, I’m equally desperate to preserve it as my secret haven.
Tucked high above the sleepy, pine-scented village of picture-perfect Valldemossa and with just twelve adult-only rooms (a God-send for frazzled parents seeking silence), Hotel Valldemossa is an embodiment of Mallorca’s rural charm. Formerly part of the ancient Carthusian monastery, the serene hideaway is the brainchild of IT Mallorca group that’s been reimagined as a slick yet serene adults-only retreat nestled in the lush Tramuntana mountains.
As a London dweller, the first thing that strikes you is the tranquility: birdsong, rustling olive trees, the occasional toll of the monastery bell below. With a nod to the intimate feel of a White Lotus hotel, the staff not only know you by name but quickly pick up on exactly what you need from the hotel and offer it with aplomb.
At the core of the hotel’s philosophy is healing. Enter: the Sanctuary spa, a cave-like haven carved into the hillside, complete with a private pool, sauna, and a treatment menu curated by wellness expert Amor Garzón. Amor’s treatments (from lymphatic drainage and sound therapy to acupuncture) pay homage to the Piroche method. It’s not just the treatments that are restorative, it’s the entire experience. Morning yoga takes place on the open-air deck, surrounded by citrus trees and rosemary hedges, whilst hikes begin right from the hotel’s gate, winding through ancient terraces and wildflower paths. There’s an outdoor gym with vistas of the quiet mountains and hammocks nestled into the orange groves. This is the kind of place where doing less becomes the point.
The hotel’s foodie offering matches the bucolic vistas the restaurant is set against. De Tokio a Lima takes its name—and culinary spirit—from three corners of the globe: the minimalist elegance of Japan, the bold vibrancy of Peru, and the soulful ingredients of the Mediterranean. The result? Fresh sashimi with citrusy fire, grilled local vegetables elevated with miso and spice, and a delectable red shrimp with cuttlefish and creamy rice.
Breakfast is a ritual in itself: still-warm breads baked on site and flaky, just-baked pastries are set next to overnight oats and generous platters of local cheeses and artisanal cold cuts. There’s even a DIY pan con tomate station best washed down with a glass of fizz and views of the monastery, mist still clinging to its steeples.
As you breathe in the crisp, pine-scented mountain air and glance meditatively over the olive tree-adorned hills of the Serra de Tramuntana, it’s not hard to see why Frédéric Chopin was sent to the town of Valldemossa to recover from tuberculosis. This is not just a hotel stay. It’s a full-body exhale.
Why we love it: The best spa in Mallorca, hands down
Price per night: From £950 per week
Address: Vieja de Valldemossa, 07170 Valldemossa, Mallorca
Star rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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