Mallorca, SpainCas Catala-Illetes
Hospes Maricel
Cliffside stone mansion
Cas Catala-Illetes Mallorca, Spain
Renovated
2008
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LuxeOutside the door
The house
Hospes HotelsCliffside stone mansion
This mid-century coastal manor sits directly above the Mediterranean, where stone arcades and terraces drop straight to the water.
“The hotel was a glam escape in the 1950s, famous for its 'whisky corner', where Errol Flynn used to hang out.”
What it’s good at
Notable
A 1950 seafront mansion connected by underground tunnel to a dry-stone contemporary annex.
Listed
Suites with private plunge pools and multi-course tasting breakfasts on the sea terrace.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper*.
the building’s facade and entrance still bear witness to its ancient heritage, while the interiors are decidedly contemporary.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The rocky coast of Cas Català offers quiet residential seclusion, with Palma and its Gothic cathedral ten minutes away.
The rooms
Natura Building rooms have dry-stone walls and private plunge pools, while Palace quarters look out over the open sea.
The infinity pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The cliffside infinity pool sits on the Palace stone terrace, where waves crash directly against the perimeter wall.
The spa
Massages take place beneath coastal arches and vaulted stone rooms, with treatments on floating-sensation beds.
The gym
The gym has cardio machines over wood floors, with dedicated space for Pilates and yoga.
Maricel Restaurant
Tables sit between carved stone columns and out along the terrace, serving Mediterranean seafood and Balearic wines.
At the table
The cocktail lounge hosts live jazz on Thursdays, and an outdoor stone bar serves oysters by the water.
How it began
Architect Francesc Casas Llompart designed the palatial mansion for industrialist Victorio Luzuriaga in 1948, before Hospes restored it in 2002.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.