The best villas in Mallorca: 12 houses for an island getaway
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From ochre sandstone villages to vast hilltops surrounded by rolling greenery, Mallorca seduces travellers with the diversity of its landscape. The largest of the Balearic Islands, the climate can vary from one area to another, from the cloudy cliffs of Deià to the sun-kissed beaches of the south coast. Whether century-old farmhouses, relics of colonial architecture or stylish villas, some remarkable homestays are found across the isle, offering characterful ways to settle into the offgrid rhythms of Balearic life. Many are testament to Mallorca’s strong design heritage, embracing local materials, smart aesthetics and innovative approaches to sustainable building.
1. Pieces of Blue
Once a humble shepherd’s home, this finca now stands proudly as a fantastic example of how stylish eco-homes can be, made all the more lovely with its backdrop of Spain’s rolling Tramuntana mountains. Lazy green, brown and cream tones create a relaxed vibe, and the outdoor pool is heated (not always the case), so you can jump in at any time of year. There’s a barbecue on the terrace and if you don’t feel like cooking, just ask for the private chef to come and do it for you. Airport pick-up is available and it’s good news for pet owners – this villa is dog-friendly.
Sleeps: Six
Price: From around £766 per night, with a five-night minimum
2. Baccha Deluxe Soller
Don’t be fooled by the stone frontage and beamed ceilings – the interiors of this stunning bolthole are as modern as can be. Spa bathrooms and four-poster beds add grandeur to the muted colour scheme, which effortlessly mimics the natural hues of the breathtaking countryside that surrounds from all angles. Because really, for all that the home is gorgeous – with its six ensuite bedrooms, infinity pool and dreamy pergola – it’s the views that are the real scene-stealer. Miles and miles of the area’s characteristic mountainous vistas are viewable from almost every point from the villa.
Sleeps: 12
Price: From around £10,000 per week
3. Villa Sa Torre
To call this wonderful home a villa is a remarkable understatement. As the manor comes into view at the top of the winding driveway, you’ll find a whole 17th century castle waiting, lovingly refurbished into an appropriately palatial abode in creamy hues with classical furniture and walls elaborately decorated with pretty china plates. With an onsite chapel, formal dining room for 18 and thoroughly elegant interiors, it would be a picture perfect spot for an intimate destination wedding. And the charms don’t stop inside. Step through the door and you’ll find 150 hectares to roam; a mix of well-tended gardens studded with palm and olive trees and an abundance of pretty Mediterranean flowers. And that's without mentioning the jewel in this property's crown: a 15-metre pool complete with pool house and shower, so you can avoid making a soggy trip back inside to change.
Sleeps: 12
Price: From around £18,000 per week
4. Villa Santanyi, Portopetro
Villa Santanyi, named after the fishing village in which it was built, reminds me of Yves Saint Laurent’s museum in Marrakech – from the hushed tones of reverence, it inspires to its exterior’s soft shades of pink that, depending on the sun’s position in the sky, turn terracotta, peach, ochre and orange in turn. Designed by Clauidio Silvestrin and John Pawson, who put modern minimalism into the contemporary architectural lexicon, the villa is all bone-white walls and angular design, light and shadows, tall ceilings and low furniture. The sunken tennis court, miniature playhouse and 40-metre long saltwater infinity pool are set among a grove of olive and almond trees, and in high summer, it’s warm enough to sleep on the roof under the stars. It’s a truly special place to stop and be still: better yet, a house manager takes care of all the things you’d rather not do on holiday, including preparing breakfasts of fresh bread, granola, tortilla and fruit. AP
Price: from £1,706 per night
5. Villa Es Molinet, Campanet
No neighbours, no noise, no worries. In the foothills of the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range, which you can see from the garden, this family-friendly villa is just a 15-minute walk, or a 10km cycle, from the village of Campanet. It’s cool and comfortable in the summer months, with its shaded dining space and big French doors, and there’s no need to mark your territory with a towel at the pool: there are enough sun loungers for every guest. Just 20 minutes by car from the beach, Villa Es Molinet provides perfect access to Port de Pollença’s scenic sandy beach – we recommend a wander around the Wednesday morning market followed by a swim. Hang back in the hammock, loll by the saltwater pool and revel in the rural quiet. AP
Price: from £219 per night
Paolo Messina6. Golden Shimmer, Búger
Time slows down at this 17th Century Gothic-Catalan Finca in Búger, with exposed stone walls that echo those in the village and timber beams that nod to the area’s traditional architecture. The spacious design and sprawling garden are worlds apart from the stacks of rooms and rentals right on the coast, and a serotonin-inducing collection of Vietnamese lanterns, antique furniture and magenta shelving gives the Finca colour and character. The swimming pool seemingly carved out of a hunk of rock, is a sensational design feature and an even better place to sip your sun-downers. Nearby, the shallows of the gently shelved Muro Beach are lovely for little ones, whilst the grown-ups will fall for the charms of the medieval town, Alcúdia, with plenty of places to eat al fresco and pretty narrow lanes to explore. Anna Prendergast
Price: from £371 per night
7. Mal Pas, Alcúdia
Alcúdia is one of the north coast’s loveliest towns, but tearing yourself away from this stunning 10-bed villa overlooking the sparkling Mediterranean ocean is a challenge. You could spend a night in each of the five bedrooms and still never tire of the gently shifting view from each, with their private terraces, Palladian windows, traditional shutters and state of the art telescopes. Downstairs the hammam spa and sauna are footsteps away from a fully equipped gym, and a private cinema room comes with surround sound. The study is perfect for family and friends that can work remotely, but fair warning: the sea views and infinity pool are an all-too-welcome distraction. A short path from the pool leads down to the beach, whilst stairs up to the fourth-floor eyrie make the stretch of coastline look like it’s posing for a postcard. AP
Price: from £24,411 per week
Tyson Sadlo8. La Residencia – The Villa
Drawn to the tranquillity of Deià, the poet Robert Graves said he found everything he wanted as a writer: 'sun, sea, mountains, spring water, shady trees.' This dreamy hilltown, where Graves lived from 1929, is also home to the adored hotel La Residencia, which also offers a spoiling but homely three-storey private villa. Although it’s set off-site, guests housed in the villa still have access to all La Residencia’s facilities, and can wander across easily to browse the art gallery, pet the donkeys and indulge in a meal at El Olivo restaurant. The cliffs in this part of the island drop dramatically down to the coast, where you find secluded, rocky coves and crystal clear waters that shine a brilliant indigo blue.
Price: from £2,474 per night
Ana Lui9. Casa Mana
Cameras at the ready: this property, owned by photographers Ana Lui and Matias Alexandro, is an artful jumble of beautiful angles and slick interiors. Sitting in the Binissalem Wineland, the apricot-hued home is strikingly modern but still natural, earthy. With the help of some great interior designers, the couple restored the original stonework, beams, cobbles and floors at the century-old farmhouse, adding fresh life with artworks by contemporary Balearic artists. You’ll notice thoughtful, homely touches in the crockery, textiles and decoration thanks to the owners’ keen eye for design. The hemp umbrellas providing shade by the pool add a rustic touch, while the solar power, natural insulation, rainwater irrigation system reflects an innovative approach to sustainability.
Price: From £5,000 per week (sleeps eight)
10. Can Vista Roqueta
Mallorca is famed for its rural fincas (ranches), many of which have been converted into hotels and homestays – like this sprawling, hilltop property, where charming stonework and wooden beams complete the countryside vibe. The convivial owner, Joan, will tell you about the several generations of his family that have run this pastoral paradise, where livestock was once farmed on the surrounding 300,000 square metres of rolling green fields. In what was once the main farmhouse, former stables, grain stores and workers’ quarters are now cosy bedrooms and elegant lounge areas. Tennis enthusiasts may want to head to the Rafael Nadal Academy in nearby Manacor, either to enrol in courses or just enjoy its spa and fitness centre.
Price: from £5,832 per week (sleeps 12)
11. Villa Violeta
Had enough of the coast? Venture into the deep heart of the island, to surround yourself in all its rural splendour. Here, you can amble idly around this bungalow-style villa perfectly designed for laidback, barefoot living, feeling the cool stone under your feet or lounging endlessly under the pergolas. Expect soothing interiors and tactile textures, with whitewashed walls, rustic wooden furniture elements and raffia decorative items. An evening exploring the winding streets of the nearby town of Llubí is complete with a meal at Brut, a contemporary dining house with an edgy, industrial feel, putting unusual twists on age-old culinary tradition. Be sure to book ahead – this intimate culinary experience accommodates just 12 diners at a time.
Price: from £6,200 per week
12. Pollença Town House
Ulrike and her husband – both architects – bought and re-built this home in northern Mallorca in 2014, drawn to the authentic, down-to-earth character of this tip of the island. Now a stylishly designed modern townhouse, the property is an ideal stop to explore Pollença’s historic centre, from the Santo Domingo convent to the Calvari Steps (there are 365 of them) that lead up to a tiny 18th-century chapel. The home’s next-door neighbour owns the nearby textiles workshop Teixits Vicens, where visitors can explore various traditional handicrafts, like the island’s strikingly recognisable roba de llengües fabrics. On the Plaza Mayor, mallorquí families and friends gather alfresco, giving a flavour of local life.
Price: from £235 per night (sleeps six)
13. Palma Bellavista
Once a stately manor from the 1920s, built in a Cuban Art Deco style, the couple that now owns this property – a Dutch interior designer and a German architect – gave it a loving refurbishment in 2017. They preserved the old world feel of the original home, with features such as its colonial-style balconies, majestic marble staircase, and colourful, mosaic tiles in the flooring. The island’s capital, Palma, is just a 10-minute drive away - you could even do it at a jog, to wake up after a night of feasting on paella cooked up on-site by a private chef that The Luxury Travel Book will gladly arrange.
Price: from about £1,600 per night (sleeps 16)
Jonathan Cosh of Visual Eye14. Sa Terra Rotja
Spa therapies don’t get as relaxing as those enjoyed on the outdoor terrace of this secluded property at the foot of the Serra Tramuntana mountain range. It’s one of three villas located within the 680-acre Son Bunyola estate. Bring your walking boots - the rugged grounds here make for ample hiking terrain, with trails around the estate itself and joining public routes into the surrounding hills. If you’ve had your fill of dips down at Son Bunyola’s pebble beach, hop on a private boat to Sa Foradada, a rocky spit jutting out of the island, whose namesake restaurant dishes up coastal delicacies to feast on after working up an appetite snorkelling in the transparent waters.
Price: from £2,476 per night (sleeps eight)
Jose Barcelo15. Villa Lilium
Spectacular sunsets await you at West-facing properties such as this gorgeous property, where the lush garden is complete with a vegetable patch. With views that stretch out to the horizon, a vibrant array of colours surrounds you as the sun goes down, from the house’s ochre stone that glows golden at dusk and the garden’s purple agapanthus flowers to the multiple shades of azure and sapphire out at sea. Up at the nearby historic town of Sóller, admire the neo-Gothic San Bartomeu church and the modernist Can Prunera museum, or visit the splendid Ecovinyassa orange farm, before taking the quaint, rickety wooden railway train down to the port.
Price: from £15,000 a week (sleeps eight)