Son Jaumell

Rooms

Son Jaumell's 24 rooms are some of the most beautiful we've ever seen. Each is unique in design, but the general trends are Mallorquín rustic: whitest of white linens on enormous beds, banks of plump pillows, striped or dotted cushions, taupe armchairs, parquet flooring, billowing white curtains and locally handwoven baskets.

Many rooms have their bathrooms incorporated into the room in an open-plan design, though your toilet and walk-in shower are in little cubicles. We loved our deep hydro-massage bathtub, Aveda toiletries, fluffy robes and the funky tree trunk table and bamboo towel ladder.

We've been asked not to recommend specific rooms, but we can't resist mentioning the so-called Honeymoon room, which has a stunning exposed brick wall, and a private terrace leading onto woodland out the back, which gets lit up at night. In general, Junior Suites are spacious, Junior Suite Gardens are the same as a Junior inside, but with a terrace or garden with loungers and a table, and Grand Suites are simply enormous, with separate living rooms. If there's something specific you prefer (a view, a ground-floor room) just ask, and they'll do their best to give you what you want.

We had a gorgeous first-floor Junior Suite Garden, and loved our massive terrace with its big views out to the mountains and over the pool. We lounged on the loungers, lolled on a double beanbag, and sat at the table to play cards. Though we did experience some noise from the communal areas in the morning, we slept like logs, ridiculously comfortable in our enormous bed.

Features include:

• Air conditioning
• Minibar/fridge
• WiFi

Eating

The food at Son Jaumell’s two restaurants is sublime; both are masterminded by Mallorquin chef Andreu Genestra. The first is a Michelin-starred restaurant; the second is pergola-shaded bistro Senzill. As you'd expect from a former El Bulli chef, both restaurants have an emphasis on local produce and beautiful presentation. Service is quietly terrific; the wine lists are excellent and affordable.

For dinner at Andreu Genestra, we recommend the tasting menu. We began with an acai berry cocktail, then lingered through a selection of amazing, unusual combinations: seared tuna with beetroot and cauliflower purée; hake with raisins, apricot ice cream with shortbread biscuits. Understandably, booking your table well in advance is advised.

Smart-casual bistro Senzill is very reasonably priced and has a suitably colourful and fresh menu. We loved the stir-fried squid with creamed pumpkin, as well as the grilled avocado and burrata salad - perfect with a couple of Aperol spritzes.

Breakfast was less inventive, but an absolute treat nonetheless. An enormous buffet of salamis, local cheeses and wonderful yoghurts sits alongside slices of melon and pineapple, kiwi jam, fresh peach juice, and Cava for that celebratory holiday mood!

If you want a change of scene, try Noah’s (pizza, pasta and live music) and Restaurante C'an Maya (fine dining), both at at Cala Ratjada.

Features include:

• Minibar/fridge
• Restaurant

Activities

• Laze on a cushioned double daybed by the heated pool, which is lined with microcement so the colour changes throughout the day, mirroring the weather. There are also hammocks and single 1850s beds, rescued from a local monastery and re-upholstered as loungers
  
  
• Borrow a bike and cycle down the country lanes to a little beach (Cala Agulla, 2.5km) with golden sands and blue, blue seas. If you fancy a longer ride, ask reception to give you a map of local routes
  
  
• Or borrow Nordic walking sticks from the hotel and hike through Llevant Natural Park, or to unspoilt beaches, harbours, chapels or ruins of a prehistoric house; reception can give you maps
  
  
• Head into Capdepera and visit its 14th-century walled castle, Wednesday market and little eateries. The area outside the town is dotted with caves and archaeological sites, the earliest settlements to be discovered on Mallorca
  
  
• The ancient hilltown of Arta is close, with its hilltop cathedral, dramatic caves and panoramics of the Serres de Llevant mountains
  
  
• There are award-winning wineries with ecological wines nearby
  
  
• Play golf or tennis, or go fishing, diving and sailing from Cala Rajada's marina

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Cycling
• Fishing
• Golf
• Hiking
• Sailing
• Scuba diving
• Shopping / markets
• Wine tasting

Kids

Despite the sophisticated vibe, Son Jaumell is popular with families. It's one of few upmarket rural hotels that accepts children, and the flexible, laid-back approach works well when you've got kids in tow. Some rooms can interconnect, the pool is fairly shallow, and a kids menu is available on request. Just be aware that it's a serene place, so not one for noisy kids.

Best for:

Babies (0-1 years), Toddlers (1-4 years), Children (4-12 years)

Family friendly accommodation:

Some Junior Suites and Junior Suite Gardens can interconnect. Most rooms can fit 1 baby cot or rollaway bed; the Grand Suites can fit 2 cots or beds, subject to availability.

Cots Available, Extra Beds Available

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

Son Jaumell is located on the eastern tip of the island, just outside Capdepera and close to the ancient town of Arta.

By Air:
Fly to Palma (77km). Son Jaumell is an 85-minute drive from here. Click on the links below for a list of airlines serving Palma airport.

From the Airport
You can take a taxi here - see Rates - but if you plan to explore the island, we'd recommend that you hire a car (see below).

By Car:
See our car rental recommendations. There's a free car park at the hotel.

Detailed directions will be sent to you when you book through i-escape.com.

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