Hotel Hospes Maricel & SPA
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Carretera de Andratx, 11, Cas Català, Calvià, 07015 Mallorca, Illes Balears, Spain
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Hotel Hospes Maricel & SPA · Mallorca, Spain
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Expert Review: Hotel Hospes Maricel & SPA
Hotel Hospes Maricel & SPA, Mallorca: A Comprehensive Review of a Michelin Key Selected Property
Hotel Hospes Maricel & SPA, a Michelin Key Selected property in Mallorca, Spain, consistently receives high praise for its breathtaking seafront location, exceptional service, and unique gastronomic experiences. This luxurious 5-star hotel, blending a stately 16th- and 17th-century inspired Palace Building with a modern Natura Building, offers a tranquil and sophisticated retreat.
1. Overall Rating & Sentiment
The overall sentiment for Hospes Maricel & SPA is overwhelmingly positive, with guests frequently describing their stays as "exceptional" and "a real treat." Review platforms often show high ratings, with particular commendation for service, cleanliness, and location. Many guests express a strong desire to return, highlighting it as one of the most beautiful hotels they have experienced.
2. Key Highlights
Guests consistently rave about the hotel's stunning Mediterranean views, impeccable service, and elegant design. The unique spa, partly set within natural stone caves overlooking the sea, is a significant draw, offering a distinctly serene pampering experience. Another standout feature is the "Best Breakfast in the World," an award-winning culinary experience that is widely lauded. The hotel's direct sea access and adults-only pools also contribute to its allure.
3. Room Quality
Hospes Maricel & SPA boasts 51 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, divided between the historic Palace Building and the modern Natura Building. Rooms are described as amazing, great in size, and equipped with huge, comfortable beds. They feature stylish, air-conditioned interiors with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars. Some lavish suites even offer private infinity pools on the balcony, providing a very stylish and relaxing atmosphere. The decor in the traditional Deluxe Double Rooms is inspired by the honey-hued stone terraces of northern Mallorca. Guests appreciate the high standard of rooms, which are consistently reported as very clean.
4. Dining Experience
The dining experience at Hospes Maricel & SPA is a major highlight, particularly the renowned "Maricel Breakfast." This tasting menu, recognized as the "Best Breakfast in the World" at the Madrid Fusion culinary conference, goes beyond a typical buffet, offering a multi-course experience with seasonal local and international ingredients. Guests can enjoy an array of sweet pastries, juices, aromatic breads, yogurts, fruits, and even unique dishes like foie yogurt with mango or suckling pig tacos. This breakfast experience can last up to three hours and is served on a Mediterranean-style terrace overlooking the sea.
The Maricel Restaurant itself offers traditional Mallorcan food with avant-garde twists, focusing on fresh, quality local ingredients for lunch and dinner. The restaurant's sleek design complements dazzling seascapes. The hotel also features the Maricel Lounge & Cocktail Bar, offering expertly crafted cocktails and live jazz on Wednesdays, and a Pool Bar for refreshing beverages and snacks.
5. Service & Staff
The service and staff at Hospes Maricel & SPA consistently receive exceptional feedback. Guests describe the staff as professional, attentive, friendly, and incredibly helpful. Reviewers frequently highlight the impeccable service, with staff going above and beyond to make guests feel welcome. Concierge services are praised for their efficiency and assistance. Guests also appreciate special touches, such as a welcome glass of prosecco upon arrival.
6. Location & Accessibility
The hotel boasts an excellent seafront location, offering panoramic Mediterranean views and direct sea access via steps. It's situated in Calvia, a tranquil and somewhat tucked-away area, providing a peaceful retreat. While a bit far from central Palma, requiring a taxi to reach, it's only about a 5-minute drive to the city. The hotel is also conveniently located near Cala Mayor Beach (a short walk away), Calanova Sailing Club (98 feet), and a golf course (within 1640 feet). Palma Airport is a 15-minute drive away, and airport transfer services are available. Private parking and an electric car charging station are also provided.
7. Value & Pricing
While a luxury 5-star property, Hospes Maricel & SPA is generally considered to offer good value for money, especially given its luxurious amenities and breathtaking ocean views. Average room prices can range, with estimates around $592, but vary significantly by season. For example, December can be significantly cheaper, while August is typically the most expensive. The hotel often provides special offers, such as discounts on spa treatments or honeymoon amenities.
8. Common Complaints
Despite the overwhelmingly positive feedback, a few minor criticisms have been noted. Some guests have found the gym to be "tiny" and the spa, while unique, "not really impressive" in terms of size compared to the spaciousness of other areas of the hotel. Additionally, while the location is praised for its tranquility, some reviewers mention that the immediate surroundings can be "touristy." Dinner in the main restaurant, while generally good, has occasionally received slightly less enthusiastic reviews compared to the exceptional breakfast and pool menu.
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Google Reviews
3,114 reviews
Recent Guest Reviews
Adrian Ross
We had a truly wonderful stay and can’t recommend this hotel enough. the views are simply stunning, waking up to them and enjoying the surroundings throughout the day made the experience extra special. But what really sets this hotel apart, though, is the customer service. From the moment we arrived, the welcome, the f&b team and reception team made us feel genuinely cared for. A very special tha...
Response from the owner
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Ross,<br><br>Thank you for sharing such a wonderful review of your stay with us. We are truly delighted to know that you and your family had such a memorable experience and that you en...
Corina Jereghi
An exceptional experience. The huevo de onsen was outstanding — perfectly cooked at low temperature, with mushrooms and truffle creating an incredibly deep, earthy, and comforting flavor. Every bite felt carefully thought through, balanced, and refined. The dish alone felt Michelin-level: precise technique, high-quality ingredients, and an emotional impact that stayed with me long after the plate...
Response from the owner
Dear Mrs. Corina,<br><br>Thank you very much for sharing such a detailed and thoughtful review of your experience at Hospes Maricel. We are delighted to hear that the huevo de onsen and our culinary o...
Virginie Assal
My partner and I enjoy taking small trips around Europe and staying in nice hotels. Some parts of our stay at this hotel were great, but others were absolutely awful and very sub-standard for this kind of place. First, this may seem minor, but in hindsight it should have been a red flag. For context, I use an app that finds discount codes. I used one, received 30% off, and happily used the saving...
Response from the owner
Dear Mrs Assal,<br><br>First of all, we would like to sincerely thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback with us. We are truly sorry to read that your stay did not meet your expec...
Julia
We have already been to the best breakfast menu in the world at the Hotel Maricel several times. It is always a pleasure, varied, exciting compositions. 10 courses full of delicacies. Today Marco did the service and it was great. Thank you very much. See you next time.
Response from the owner
Dear Mrs. Julia,<br><br>Thank you very much for sharing your kind words and for your continued loyalty to Hospes Maricel & Spa. It is truly an honor to know that you return to enjoy our breakfast expe...
Sandy
I really enjoyed my stay at the Hospes Maricel. The room I choose was the attic room with 360 degrees of windows and a morning view of the sunrise. Two of the windows look out to the sea above the dining area. It was peaceful to sleep with the windows open. Ample heat amd and a bath tub I didn’t use. The shower do have some water spillage due to the design. The hotel staff was warm, helpful and re...
Response from the owner
Dear Mrs. Sandy,<br><br>We sincerely appreciate the detailed feedback you have provided following your stay at Hospes Maricel & Spa.<br><br>It is wonderful to hear that the distinctive character of yo...
Sergio Sovero
Room super cozy with view of the ocean and very clean. They came twice while we were gone. Each time individually had chocolates for us in the room, and had done our beds (all during the day). They also had a welcome card and a bottle of almond cream liqueur, both complimentary. Kudos to their attention to detail!
Response from the owner
Dear Mr. Sovero,<br><br>First of all, thank you for choosing our Hospes in Mallorca for your recent stay and your valued status as a Marriott Platinum Member.<br><br>Thank you so much for your wonderf...
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