The most beautiful hotels in Menorca

1. Son Ermità & Binidufà | Two confidential retreats in the heart of Menorca

New jewels in the Vestige collection, Son Ermità and Binidufà embody a vision of bucolic, enlightened luxury, in perfect harmony with Menorcan nature. Nestled in an 800-hectare private estate, these twin hotels - each with 11 rooms and suites - occupy two 18th-century fincas, restored to the highest standards. Surrounded by wild forests, olive groves and a rugged coastline, the experience is like an exclusive retreat, far from the hustle and bustle.

At Son Ermità, the golden hues of the white sandstone facades meet the palm trees and sparkling sea below. Binidufà, more confidential, nestles in a green valley, with its red walls and hinterland fragrances. In the bedrooms, the natural elegance of contemporary furnishings blends with the cachet of old stone, with views over the sea or the garden.

Each house has its own swimming pool, treatment rooms, fitness area and restaurant: Brisa, at Son Ermità, sublimates seafood with a French touch, while Mesura, at Binidufà, offers vegetal cuisine with Middle Eastern accents. The rest of the time? Yoga, aperitifs under the stars, sailing aboard a traditional llaüt or strolling among fig, horse and thousand-year-old olive trees. A buggy service links the two sites at all hours, so you can enjoy the facilities in complete freedom. More than just a holiday, Son Ermità & Binidufà invite you to gently reconnect with the island, its rhythm and its unspoilt landscapes.

Son Ermità & Binidufà
Opening June 2025. 22 keys, Prices from 650 euros per night
vestigecollection.com/son-ermita-binidufa

2. Vestige Son Vell | A renovated 18th-century manor house

An 18th-century palace restored to its former glory, this new Balearic boutique hotel is the second address in the Spanish Vestige collection. Son Vell is located on the western tip of Menorca, amid 5 hectares of gardens, about an hour from Mahon airport and 20 minutes from the historic town of Ciutadella, our island favorite. The Venetian-style main house houses six bedrooms, while the other 28 are in separate outbuildings scattered around the large farm estate.

The rooms enjoy unrivalled luminosity thanks to the volumes of the manor's rooms, sculpted from clay, wood and sandstone. The 33 contemporary rooms and suites feature neutral-toned textiles and whitewashed beams, with views from the upper floors across miles of rolling countryside. Guests can find two restaurants, Vermell (indoors) and Sa Clarissa (outdoors for dining in the last light of day), as well as three bars, one in the main house, the others near the two swimming pools.

Vestige Son Vell
34 keys from €550 in low season and €1,515 in high season
Finca, Camí de Son March, Camí de Son Vell, s/n, 07769, Balearic Islands, Spain

3. Santa Ponsa | The classified estate

The pitch? For some, it's Menorca's most beautiful hotel. Two fincas for one estate, two atmospheres for two kinds of beauty. Santa Ponsa is a 17th-century palace, rebuilt in the mid-19th century and magnificently renovated in the 21st. This ochre-colored stone residence stands like an empress in the heart of eight hectares of enchanting vegetation, where fig, orange and palm trees draw their arabesques. The brick-red façade announces the entrance. Moucharabiehs and domes, Santa Ponsa, or the art of distilling the Spanish and Moorish past. Santa Ponsa, a hymn to slowing down and relaxing for a weekend, an exhortation to slow down and listen to time. Stroll to the hidden, perched swimming pool and breathe in the inspiring fragrances of the listed gardens. Don't be surprised if you come across horses, donkeys and even tortoises: they all live here in harmony.

The rooms? The 22 rooms and suites of this Relais & Châteaux are scattered between the main residence, the barns and a few smaller buildings. Rattan and wicker, light-colored or gilded parquet, and variations from gray-green to fir-green, from duck-blue to mint-lime: nature permeates right down to the plants - real plants! - in some bathrooms. Few furnishings, but plenty of space and light that enters without knocking.

Gastronomy? Nura, the main restaurant, is responsible for conjugating Spanish cuisine in the present - healthy, like this salad from the vegetable garden - as well as in the recomposed past, as illustrated by this picana of beef escorted by piquillos / barbecue sauce. In the gardens, reserve the chef's Sunday grills. And, for a moment for two, dine under the stars right in the vineyards. Finally, three times a week, we organize a cliffside aperitif, where you can contemplate the breathtaking sunsets from 60 metres above the sea.

Wellness? The spa treatments are by Susanne Kaufmann, a herbal brand renowned for its regenerative treatments. Above all, the protocols are based on in-house organic essential oils. Outdoor pool and indoor swimming pool, hammam and sauna, aquatic trail and massage cabins: but isn't the architecture of the place above all exceptional? The 18th-century cisterns have been superbly refurbished and feature a terrace for a relaxing moment overlooking the landscape.

Santa Ponsa
20 rooms and suites, from €275 per night
Carretera Llucalari 07730 Alaior

4. Torre Vella | The old bohemian chic finca

The pitch? Owned by Domaines de Fontenille and a member of Relais & Châteaux, Torre Vella is a vast 300-hectare estate set harmoniously in the unspoilt landscape of southern Menorca. Classified as a "Cultural Asset of Exception", this estate looks back on almost 9,000 years of history, during which the watchtower that gives the estate its name was erected, before a traditional finca was established. And it's in the heart of these immaculate old farm buildings that you can now indulge in an authentic and serene stay.

The rooms? There are 17 rooms, divided into 8 categories of rooms and suites. Harmoniously distributed throughout the estate, whether they occupy the main finca, the former barns or other annexes of the Balearic hotel, you'll find the same peaceful, extremely uncluttered ambience. There's no such thing as too much decoration here, and the emphasis is on raw materials such as stone and waxed concrete on the floors, wood in the exposed beams and furniture, and lime on the walls. Some categories boast a vast terrace, and others even a private swimming pool in which to splash about while contemplating the surrounding countryside.

Gastronomy? What makes the Siempreviva restaurant so special is its ability to reinvent itself on a daily basis. Here, the menu is revised daily, featuring fresh, seasonal local produce, most of it from the estate's kitchen garden. And as Spanish cuisine is inextricably linked with conviviality, many dishes are even better when shared: such is the case with the unmissable paella, to be enjoyed to the sound of flamenco, or the barbecues organized twice a week by the chef, in the heart of the nearby vineyards for a dinner under the stars.

Wellness? There are plenty of opportunities to relax at Torre Vella, in every corner of the property. Take advantage of the mineral pool lined with a large wooden terrace behind the main building, discover a vast menu of treatments at the Susanne Kaufmann spa or indulge in the ultimate luxury of a private yoga class, in the heart of nature or on the cliff overlooking the sea.

Torre Vella
17 rooms, Prices from 329 euros per night
Cami Llucalari, Finca Torre Vella, 07730 Alaior

5. Divina Suites | A Baroque jewel in Ciutadella's old town

In the cobbled streets of Ciutadella, between aristocratic palaces and craftsmen's stalls, the Divina Suites offer an immersion in Menorcan refinement. Housed in a superbly restored 17th-century residence, this confidential hotel plays the Baroque card with subtlety: limestone walls, preserved frescoes, perfectly proportioned vaults.

Here, each suite is a small palace. With only eight keys, the hotel is all about space and tranquillity. Suites stretch from 40 to 50 m², revealing vast lounges where original coffered ceilings contrast with contemporary furnishings. Raw linen sofas, sculptural lighting and patinated woodwork breathe a Mediterranean softness, enhanced by the natural light filtering in through the tall, louvered windows.

Designed as true apartments, the suites feature fully equipped kitchens where a gourmet breakfast is delivered each morning: fresh fruit, local charcuterie, mature cheeses and crisp pastries. In the bathroom, Marès stone meets hand-carved basins and natural cosmetics, a nod to island traditions.

Suites with patio or terrace are true havens of peace, where a wall of greenery creates a hushed atmosphere. Enjoy a glass of local wine before strolling along the nearby harbour or getting lost in the secret lanes of the old town. Muted luxury, designed for aesthetes in search of authenticity.

Divina Suites Hotel Boutique
8 suites, from 200 euros per night
Carrer Sant Sebastià, 12, 07760 Ciutadella de Menorca

6. Villa Le Blanc, Gran Melia Hotel | Design for sustainability

Just 30 minutes from the airport but on Sant Tomás beach, nestled between charming turquoise coves, Villa Le Blanc lives up to its name. Reminiscent of the whitewashed walls of local architecture, curves and designer moucharabiehs, its materials also promote sustainable development: part of a zero-carbon approach, this Leading Hotels of the World member reduces its carbon emissions by 87% and its energy expenditure by 40%. The décor is contemporary, too, with an impeccable geometry that borders on the minimalist. Each of the 159 rooms has a balcony or terrace, but only the most luxurious have a private swimming pool, while the rooftop suites share the pool on the hotel roof. Space- a minimum of 30m² - and Zen, with warm parquet floors, uncluttered lighting, local ceramics and shades of white and beige.

S'Amarador is the counterpart of the restaurant of the same name in Ciutadella, and likewise elevates seafood to the status of a special guest, offering the finest Menorcan specialties. Restaurant Saó, meanwhile, serves only local dishes, cheeses and Menorcan wines. Finally, the Nivi gourmet restaurant, open all day long, celebrates healthy eating, combining rich natural flavours with guilt-free pleasure.

Day-beds for lounging around the vast swimming pool, deckchairs for added privacy and, for the kids, a kid's club that doesn't disappoint. The perfect opportunity to escape to the gym, hammam or sauna. THAI SPA & WELLNESS offers a range of massages with essential oils, as well as invigorating facials and enveloping scrubs. A five-star hotel from the Meliá hotel group that's well worth a stay.

Villa Le Blanc, Gran Melia Hotel
159 rooms and suites, from €360 per night.
Urbanització Santa Tomás Playa, H2, 07749 Sant Tomás