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The 10 Best Hotels for Cyclists on Mallorca

Scenic Mallorca, with its bright blue sea and coastline which ranges from rugged and dramatic to calm and sandy, and its mountain ranges, is a wonderful place for a cycling holiday. The light is gorgeous, the colours are bright and the weather is pleasant for most of the year. Plus there’s an excellent range of riding terrains, from leisurely to seriously demanding! Mallorca’s shoulder seasons, and even winter, have become extremely popular with cyclists, so you still need to book ahead when it comes to the best hotels for cyclists on Mallorca.

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Our Guru’s recommendations for the 10 best hotels for cyclists on Mallorca include great places to rest and recuperate after tacking the Sierra de Tramuntana, which dominate the western side of the island, they have recommendations in Alcúdia, favourite of Team Sky, and in Port de Pollença where there’s a Rapha pop-up shop. They’ve also chosen some remote rural bases and some great hotels by the sea. Many of our recommendations for the 10 best hotels for cyclists on Mallorca aren’t too far from a bike shop these days, and you can easily hire a high performance bike if you don’t want to bring your own.

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The 10 Best Hotels for Cyclists on Mallorca

The Best Hotels for Cyclists to Treat Themselves

Son Julia

  • Son Julia is an historic mansion with 25 large, elegant rooms surrounded by a 300 year old garden and its own vineyard. There are exquisite views from the terraces and patios, a choice of two pools and a gourmet restaurant. As well as having carbon racing bikes you can use, there’s also a gym onsite.

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Cas Comte Petit Hotel

  • Cas Comte Petit Hotel & Spa is in Lloseta, a perfect, central base for exploring the island. There are 14 charming rooms and suites with stone walls and exposed beams, plus a riooftop pool, a great restaurant and a pampering spa menu.

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Son Palou

  • Son Palou is in the hills, just outside Sóller, and has 12 rooms with beautiful valley views. This is a discreet, family-run hotel with sandstone walls and a terracotta roof. If you treat yourself to a junior suite they have their own whirlpool baths.
  • S'Hotel d'es Puig is a friendly, nine room hotel with mountain views and ample breakfasts! There’s a pool on the sunny terrace, an honesty bar and the suites and two-bedroom apartments have private balconies. You’re also by the sea in Deia.

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Monnaber Vell

  • Monnaber Vell is a simple, tranquil hotel set against a beautifully rugged backdrop. Its interiors are decorated with stone and wood and neutral colours, echoing the landscape. There’s a Mediterranean restaurant and an indulgent spa.
  • La Moraleja in Port de Pollença has the best of both worlds, with views of both the coastline and the mountains. There are 22 elegantly designed rooms with large terraces, and there’s a choice of formal or informal dining. Plus there’s a games room, library and a collection of vintage cars. This is a great hotel for anyone wanting an active break.

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Can Tem

  • Can Tem is a quiet, no-frills, six room hotel in Old Town Alcúdia. There’s a warm welcome, a lovely stone courtyard and you’re close to the beach.
  • The Petit Hotel, in picturesque Fornalutx, is a traditional, eight room hotel with spacious suites and stunning valley views. There’s also a wonderful garden and an infinity pool. Plus you’re in the heart of the Sierra de Tramuntana.
  • Or you could book into Son Cardaix in Artà, a traditional country estate turned agrotourismo. There are just nine bedrooms, with exposed stone and four poster beds. You’re close to the Nature Reserve of the Levant.

Still not sure which of our Guru’s recommendations for the 10 best hotels for cyclists on Mallorca might be perfect for you?

The 10 Best Hotels for Cyclists on Mallorca

  • Son Julia Llucmajor 25 rooms from AU$408

    Spa breaks  -  A heated pool, hot tub and a Turkish steam bath along with several other beauty treatments available
    Foodies  -  A great onsite restaurant serves a unique mix of Mediterranean and Asian cuisine
    Active Holiday  -  Sports and activities, a gym and carbon racing bikes
    Private Hot Tub  -  Available in The Deluxe, Grand Suite and Suite Room Category
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    Historic mansion beautifully restored offering large, elegant rooms and bathrooms. Surrounded by 300-year-old gardens, its own vineyard and views from terraces and patios. A gourmet restaurant serves delicious food and wine. Choice of two swimming pools. Ideal for family holidays or a break for two. See More

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  • Cas Comte Petit Hotel & Spa Lloseta, Mallorca 14 rooms from AU$228

    Spa breaks  -  The spoiling spa is a welcome respite after a day spent outdoors
    Active Holiday  -  Well positioned for hiking in the Sierra de Tramuntana
    Sights nearby  -  Monastery of Lluc, Castle of Alaró, and famous towns of Valldemossa, Soller and Pollença
    Restaurant  -  Table d'hote style dinner. A delicious four course feast from the freshest local produce.
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    Recommended by  -  CN Traveller

    A luxury adults only hotel in a traditional Mallorcan town with a fantastic spa. Charming rooms and suites have stone walls, big comfy beds, and wooden beams. Wonderful views from the roof top pool terrace, excellent food, and pampering spa therapies. The perfect base for exploring the island. See More

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  • Son Palou Orient 12 rooms from AU$293

    Country Escape  -  A small, tranquil, agroturismo set in Orient, a enviable rural location with spectacular views
    Active Holiday  -  Hike, bike or horse ride in the Tramuntana Mountains
    Views  -  Magnificent views along the Orient Valley
    Restaurant  -  Highly regarded restaurant serving modern Mediterranean cuisine
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    Recommended by  -  I Escape

    A discreet family-run hotel in a peaceful UNESCO countryside hamlet in the hills just outside Soller. Sunny sandstone walls, pretty flowers, bright terracotta, verdant greenery and valley views. Perfect hideaway for couples to unwind and explore the neighbouring hill villages of northern Mallorca. See More

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  • S'Hotel d'es Puig Deià 9 rooms from AU$171

    Hideaway  -  Offering a secluded and scenic mountain setting, this is a great choice for those looking to hideaway
    Value chic  -  For Deia, which usually comes with a luxury price tag, this is a very reasonable stay
    Families  -  The two-bedroom self catering apartments are perfect for families
    Fishing  -  The hotel can organise fishing trips
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    Recommended by  -  I Escape

    An intimate and friendly hotel with mountain views. This rustic, manager owned guesthouse offers ample breakfasts, an honesty bar and outdoor swimming pool with terrace. Guests can stay in suites with private balconies or enjoy private 2 bedroom apartments. Ideal for families and excellent value. See More

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  • Monnaber Vell Campanet, Mallorca 13 rooms from AU$255

    Country Escape  -  A traditional Finca dating back to the 13th century with lots of charm and surrounded by lovely countryside
    Business meetings  -  Business events welcome and exclusive use is available with enough notice
    Active Holiday  -  A well-situated base for hiking in the Tramantana Mountains
    Views  -  Great views from hotel
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    A simple, unpretentious hotel set against a beautiful rugged backdrop. Interiors of stone, wood and neutral colours echo the landscape. An a la carte restaurant offers tasty Mediterranean dishes. The indulgent spa makes this a wonderful rural escape, an excellent base for walkers and nature-lovers. See More

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  • La Moraleja Cala Sant Vincenç (Cala Sant Vicenç) 22 rooms from AU$212

    Total relaxation  -  A luxurious wellness area to enjoy a sauna, a dip in the hoth tub, a massage or natural skin treatments
    Active Holiday  -  The hotel is a great base to indulge in various sports activities that the island has on offer
    Great walks  -  Walking excursions can be organised and are a great way to explore the surrouding areas
    Restaurant  -  Choice of two restaurants offering Mediterranean cuisines
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    A chic boutique hotel located close to the beaches and mountains of Mallorca. Elegantly designed rooms showcasing interesting artworks offer great views from the large terraces. Formal and informal dining options and a poolside bar. A games room, library and a collection of vintage cars on-site. See More

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  • Can Tem Alcúdia 6 rooms from AU$147

    Local exploring  -  Set in the heart of Alcudia Old Town, close to the Roman ruins at Pollenca, this is ideal for exploring the town on foot
    Value chic  -  A chic converted manor house offered at very reasonable rates
    Sights nearby  -  Visit the neighbouring Sant Jaume’s Church, built during the Catalan conquest
    Local markets  -  Explore the local farmers market and sample local produce
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    A spotlessly clean, quiet and small no-frills hotel in Old Town Alcudia where guests (mainly couples and solo travellers) are made to feel at home. Lovely stone courtyard and deliciously comfortable beds. Close to the beach, fantastic value. See More

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  • Petit Hotel Fornalutx 8 rooms from AU$323

    Country Escape  -  Set in a renownedly beautiful village, Fornalutx, this hotel offers specatcular views and seclusion
    Value chic
    Views  -  Breathtaking views over the surrounding countryside
    Great walks  -  Situated in the heart of the Sierra de Tramuntana
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    Recommended by  -  Sawdays

    A traditional chic hotel in a picturesque mountain village with stunning valley views. Spacious rooms and suites are romantic with white washed walls, wooden beams, and big comfy beds. Gorgeous gardens and infinity pool, excellent food, and excellent value. Romantic, relaxing, family friendly too. See More

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  • Son Cardaix Artà (Mallorca) 9 rooms from AU$197

    Total relaxation  -  With lovely gardens, a large swimming pool and excellent cuisine, this is the ideal spot to come and simply unwind
    Country Escape  -  The Artà peninsula is a remote and beautiful part of the island
    Sailing  -  Boats trips can be arranged from Port d’Alcúdia Marina.
    Local markets  -  Located in Batlessa House in the nearby town of Arta.
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    This traditional country estate is an agrotourism property. With an outdoor terrace and pool you can enjoy the unspoilt Mallorcan scenery. Each of the bedrooms are traditionally decorated with exposed stone, four poster beds and white linens. Breakfast and local Spanish cuisine is served. See More

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Written by Kat Parr Mackintosh

posted Thursday, 28th April 2022