True to its Dubai roots, Jumeirah has expanded rapidly. The luxury hotel group opened its first property in 1997. Less than three decades later, it now counts 30 properties across three continents. Yet despite a global footprint, Jumeirah’s presence in Europe remains limited.
Jumeirah Mallorca is one of just four properties on the continent and the only one in Spain, operating successfully on the cliffs outside Port de Soller since 2012. The hotel is popular with a broad mix of demographics, ranging from families and retired couples to image-conscious individuals, all drawn by its warm hospitality and dramatic setting.
Considering its success, the company’s European ambitions have remained modest, though that’s about to change. Jumeirah’s Mission 2030 strategy will see its property portfolio double by the end of the decade. Its next opening in Europe – Le Richemond, Geneva – will be revealed later this year.
With Jumeirah hotels set to become a familiar sight in Europe, Elite Traveler went to Jumeirah Mallorca to give our readers an idea of what to expect.
Jumeirah Mallorca in Port Soller / ©Jumeirah
Stay
Port de Soller is busy in high season, as it’s one of Mallorca’s most picturesque and historic villages. Jumeirah Mallorca surveys over Port de Soller like a palace, perched on the edge of a cliff a mile outside of town. Despite its proximity to the seasonal surge of visitors, the hotel is spacious, calm and blessed with a perpetual breeze.
There are 121 rooms and suites here, ranging from standard rooms with mountain vistas up to its three Signature Suites. The biggest suite is the Mar Blau Villa, a standalone property situated away from the main hotel. At 3,186-sq-ft, including a private terrace and pool, this homely villa is perfect for multi-generational travelers or those in need of extra privacy. It has a kitchen and ample living space, and the hotel will be on call to transfer you up the steep slope to the main building. As it’s at the bottom of the grounds, you don’t get the far-reaching views as other suites, but it’s the best place to admire the hotel’s cliffside perch.
If the Mar Blau Villa is for families, then the Observatory Suite is for the adults. While the Observatory Suite is smaller at 2,195-sq-ft, it enjoys the title as the hotel’s highest suite. The extra elevation grants you views of Port de Soller and the mountains beyond. There’s a service kitchen and indoor/outdoor dining space for eight, making it well-suited for entertaining, and an office desk with the Med as your backdrop. The master bedroom benefits from an additional balcony, a prime position for those famous Mallorca sunsets.
This one-bedroom suite can become three with an interconnected junior suite and room, so it’s still a viable choice for families. However, it’s far from the family pool, and most of the common space is dedicated to dining or work, so the Observatory Suite is better suited for couples. It’s also next to the adults-only infinity pool, enhancing the grown-up vibe further.
Observatory Suite
Dine
The hotel’s three dining options each have a target audience in mind. Es Fanals, a fine dining restaurant that features in the Michelin Guide, serves a creative tasting menu and is inspired by local cuisine; Sunset Lounge serves Japanese-Peruvian fusion and high-end cocktails, all to the sound of live DJ sets; and Cap Roig offers local, seasonal dishes inspired by Soller’s seafaring history in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.
Children’s menus are available at all three restaurants (even Els Fanels does a children’s tasting menu and can adapt recipes for younger palates), but those with younger children will be most comfortable at Cap Roig. This is where, throughout summer Wednesdays, the hotel hosts a special ‘Gourmet’ menu serving the finest meats from Mallorca and the mainland.
The Sunset Lounge appeals to a younger crowd, offering accessible sushi dishes and the best views anywhere in the hotel. Those chasing the perfect sunset shot, cocktail in hand, will find it there. Els Fanels, sitting at the highest point in the hotel, is naturally more formal and better suited for romantic nights.
Relax
Set apart from the hotel’s rooms and public areas, Talise Spa is positioned to offer beautiful views from its open-air hydropool, which looks across the Tramuntana mountains. Although there are ten treatment rooms, the spa welcomes day guests, so booking ahead is essential in high season.
Treatments are largely customized during your consultation, and you can choose between natural-based products or a more science-led brand. We recommend the Swiss Smart facial, a 60-minute appointment that helps to repair any sun damage your skin may have suffered on the poolside using Swissline products. Therapists are experienced, multi-lingual and very welcoming. After your treatment, you can relax in either the indoor or outdoor relaxation areas, both of which come with those lush mountain views.
The Lowdown
Jumeirah Mallorca is one of just four Jumeirah properties in Europe and the only one in Spain. It has been operating successfully on the cliffs outside Port de Soller since 2012. The hotel is popular with a broad mix of demographics, including families and young adults.
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There are 121 rooms and suites here, ranging from standard rooms with mountain vistas up to its three Signature Suites. While most rooms and suites offer either mountain or sea views, the Observatory Suite gives you the best of both worlds.
Images: ©Jumeirah
While the Observatory Suite is not the biggest in the hotel at 2,195-sq-ft, it enjoys the title as the hotel’s highest suite. The extra elevation grants you views of Port Soller and the mountains beyond.
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The hotel has three dining options. Sunset Lounge (pictured) appeals to a younger crowd, offering accessible sushi dishes and the best views anywhere in the hotel. Those chasing the perfect sunset shot, cocktail in hand, will find it there.
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Explore
Jumeirah Mallorca is positioned in one of Mallorca’s best hiking spots. The hotel can arrange a guide to take you on a route suited to your ability and accommodate you (strongly recommended in the summer heat), and lead a guided meditation in a tranquil spot. The hotel is also popular with cyclists, as the best of Mallorca’s mountain roads are nearby. The concierge can arrange hosted rides for intermediate and elite-level cyclists, road bikes included. For a more relaxed vibe, charter a yacht for the day and enjoy Mallorca’s stunning north coast from a distance.
Observatory Suite from €3,750 ($4,400) per night, with a three-night minimum stay. Contact Ramón García, reservations manager, jpsreservations@jumeirah.com, +34 971 63 78 88, jumeirah.com