Michael Tavani

Cap Rocat

  • Where:
  • Why:R&R
  • When:July 2013
  • Who:Me and the Mrs.
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Cap Rocat The reception area.

The reception area.

Cap Rocat An entrance to a guest room – all the rooms have private entrances like this one.

An entrance to a guest room – all the rooms have private entrances like this one.

Cap Rocat Inside the lobby.

Inside the lobby.

Cap Rocat A seating area adjacent to the lobby – most of the interiors have both Spanish and Moroccan influences.

A seating area adjacent to the lobby – most of the interiors have both Spanish and Moroccan influences.

Cap Rocat The walk down to the beach. The pathway’s prior use is related to its heritage as a fortress.

The walk down to the beach. The pathway’s prior use is related to its heritage as a fortress.

Cap Rocat The outdoor restaurant overlooking the Balearic Sea.

The outdoor restaurant overlooking the Balearic Sea.

Cap Rocat The ‘rock beach’ at the base of the hotel - guests layout on the rocks and swim in the lagoon all throughout the day.

The ‘rock beach’ at the base of the hotel - guests layout on the rocks and swim in the lagoon all throughout the day.

Cap Rocat Saltwater infinity pool.

Saltwater infinity pool.

Cap Rocat A guest room.

A guest room.

Cap Rocat Every room has a private terrace and daybed overlooking the sea.

Every room has a private terrace and daybed overlooking the sea.

Cap Rocat Breakfast is brought to your room each morning whenever you wake-up.

Breakfast is brought to your room each morning whenever you wake-up.

Cap Rocat The entrance to the hotel – the property dates back to the 1800’s.

The entrance to the hotel – the property dates back to the 1800’s.

Highs & Lows

  • For a perfect lunch order the grilled shrimp linguini and a cold glass of local rose.

  • The rocky beach and swimming lagoon are the perfect place for a late afternoon swim – for an extra thrill jump in from cliffside.

  • Service done right: no one is ever lurking, but the moment you need something, someone magically appears and has just what you’re looking for.

  • Part of the appeal here is the isolation, but if you’re looking to do some exploring off campus, your options are somewhat limited.

  • Surprisingly, the spa facilities are quite small - but massages are available.

The Barometer

  • Design

  • Website

  • Mini Bar

  • Environmental Consciousness

  • Night's Sleep

  • Service

  • Amenities

  • Takeable Treats

  • Refer a Friend

  • Overall Value

  • Life Changing

Total: 42/50

Important Bits

  • Type

    19th century Spanish military fortress meets luxury hotel on the Med.

  • Vibe

    Relaxing

  • Location

    On the edge of the cap, overlooking the Bay of Palma, surrounded by acres of protected land.

  • Rooms

    24

  • Music

    No music.

  • Year Opened

    2009

  • Designed By

    Antonio Obrador, a prominent local architect, who is also the owner.

  • Health & Wellness

    Saltwater infinity pool overlooking the sea, and a small but efficient gym.

  • Restaurant

    Yes - built into the side of the cliff with dazzling views – serves simple, delicious Mediterranean food.

  • Bar

    No standalone bar, but servers throughout the property will bring you drinks wherever you happen to be.

  • Children

    Leave them at home.

  • Price

    Expensive.

  • Website

    Visit website

El Bungalow

El Bungalow

Carrer d'Esculls, 2, 07007 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain

Day Trip to Deia

Day Trip to Deia

deia

Boat Around

Boat Around

Av de Bartomeu Riutort, 83, 07610 Palma de Mallorca, Illes Balears, Spain

Cap Rocat

Cap Rocat

Ctra. d'enderrocat, s/n, 07609 Cala Blava-Llucmajor, Illes Balears, Spain

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