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La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel, Mallorca
Deià, Spain · Belmond · Apex Luxury
La Residencia is built from two honey-stoned manor houses, Son Canals and Son Moragues, dating to the 16th and 17th centuries in the village of Deià, Mallorca. Deià drew a colony of international artists and writers, most notably poet Robert Graves, who settled there in 1929 and lived in the area for 50 years. Developer Axel Ball opened the estate as a hotel in 1984, the first of its kind on the island, and Belmond acquired it in 2003. The hotel holds more than 750 original artworks, including 33 Miró paintings in Café Miró.
- 69 rooms
- Opened 1984
- Rooms from 388 sq ft (36 m²)
- Architect: Two 16th–17th century Mallorcan manor houses; Axel Ball
- Interiors: Studio Ashby
About La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel, Mallorca
- Deià sits within the UNESCO-listed Serra de Tramuntana.
- Café Miró carries 33 original Joan Miró paintings, part of a collection exceeding 750 original artworks across the property.
- Ranked No. 96 on Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels 2025.
- Entry-level rooms start at 388 sq ft (36 m²).
History
The hotel's heart comprises two honey-stoned manor houses (Son Canals and Son Moragues) dating to the 16th and 17th centuries, acquired by a Cistercian order in 1744. In the 20th century Deià attracted a colony of international artists, writers, and sculptors — most famously poet Robert Graves, who lived here for 50 years. Developer Axel Ball purchased the estate and opened it as a hotel in 1984, the first of its kind on the island. Belmond acquired the property in 2003. The hotel holds over 750 original artworks, one of Spain's largest private sculpture gardens, and 33 original Miró paintings in Café Miró.
The setting
La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel occupies two historic manor houses on Carrer son Canals in Deià, a medieval village clinging to the slopes of the UNESCO-listed Serra de Tramuntana. The village drew poet Robert Graves in 1929 and became a celebrated artists' colony attracting painters, musicians and writers through the 20th century. The hotel opened in 1984 within 12 acres of olive groves, maintaining a resident sculptor, Joan Miró lithograph collection and biannual art competition. Cala Deià's secluded rocky cove lies 17 minutes by car, while the Carthusian Monastery of Valldemossa is 20 minutes and the Sa Foradada headland 26 minutes.
Restaurants and bars
- El Olivo — Restaurant · Fine dining, seasonal tasting menus inspired by Mallorcan la
- Bar Miró — Bar · Tapas
- Tramuntana Grill — Restaurant · Seasonal, locally sourced ingredients
- Son Fony — Restaurant · Breakfast buffet of local produce
Experiences
- Sa Tafona art gallery, art studio and sculpture studio — Art gallery, art studio and sculpture studio with a resident artist.
- Art classes at the art studio — Art classes at the hotel's art studio, described as renowned.
- Creative activities and natural excursions — Curated selection of creative activities and excursions to explore natural wonders, arranged at La Residencia.
- Guided hikes in the Tramuntana Mountains — Guided hikes in the Tramuntana Mountains arranged by the hotel.
- Donkey trekking with resident donkeys — Donkey trekking with the hotel's resident donkeys.
- Smile Club children's activities — Dedicated children's activities for ages 4 to 12, offered during peak season from May to September.
Amenities
- Two pools (main and hillside)
- Son Fony pool villa area
- Spa
- Tennis courts
- Sculpture garden
- Art gallery and resident artist program
- Villa Robert Graves (private 3-bedroom villa, 2025)
- Private pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
- Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels (2025)
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star
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