Carrossa Hotel & Spa sits in the hills outside Artà, in Mallorca’s northeast, where the landscape is still defined by olive groves, almond trees and long, open views towards the Bay of Alcúdia. Set within a 340-hectare finca, the hotel is built around a manor house with more than 300 years of history, giving the property a sense of place that many newer resorts work hard to manufacture. It opened in 2018 as a full-service five-star hotel with 75 rooms and suites, but its appeal lies less in scale than in the way it celebrates its setting.
The estate is arranged with a clear respect for what was already here. The historic house remains central to the property, with its patio, stonework and old trees giving the hotel much of its character, while the newer buildings have been designed in a modern Mallorcan style that sits comfortably alongside it. Across the rooms and suites, pale natural stone, discreet detailing and carefully chosen furnishings keep the atmosphere polished without feeling overdesigned, while contemporary amenities like aircon, flat-screen TVs and Nespresso coffee machines ensure the utmost comfort. There are 30 keys in the restored manor house and another 45 in the newer suite buildings, many with private covered terraces and balconies that open directly onto the landscape.
What is most notable is that Carrossa avoids turning rural Mallorca into just another backdrop. The environment itself plays a major role. From almost every part of the hotel, there is some connection to the estate itself, whether that means views across the hills, the scent of herbs in the garden, or the sense of space that comes with being well away from the island’s more crowded corners. Artà is close enough for a morning in town, and several natural beaches, including Son Serra de Marina and Cala Torta, are within easy reach, but the hotel’s real strength is that returning to it still feels like a step away from the busier parts of the island.
Dining is one of the hotel’s strongest assets. At the fine-dining Carrossa Restaurant, led by chef Pedro Morro Navarro, the kitchen spotlights regional cooking with a focus on seafood and premium meats, served through both à la carte menus and a daily-changing four-course prix-fixe dinner. The restaurant also includes a winter garden, added in 2022, which extends the dining space without losing the views across the countryside. For a more relaxed meal, Bistro Badia serves Mediterranean classics and local specialities on a panoramic terrace overlooking the bay, perfect for long, lazy lunches or convivial dinners. Bar ORO completes the picture, with cocktails, wine and champagne served indoors and in its summer lounge, which opened in June 2023. For something even more intimate, head to the Bodega, where you can enjoy regularly scheduled wine tastings in a historic arched cellar.
The spa is substantial enough to stand on its own merits. Spread across more than 1,500 square metres, it includes a 17-metre indoor pool, a heated infinity pool, several saunas, relaxation areas, five treatment rooms, and a Technogym-equipped fitness space. Treatments use well-known brands including QMS Medicosmetics and Ligne St. Barth, while some signature therapies incorporate local ingredients such as olive oil and herbs. Yoga and Qigong also form part of the programme. It’s a serious wellness offering, but one that still feels in keeping with the hotel’s broader character: calm, spacious and free of unnecessary fuss.
Carrossa also works well as a base for exploring this side of Mallorca. Four 18-hole golf courses are within 10 to 15 minutes’ drive, Colònia de Sant Pere’s marina is nearby, and Palma airport is around 65 kilometres away, or roughly 50 minutes by car. That makes the hotel easy enough to reach, but far enough from the capital and the larger resort zones to hold onto its sense of separation.
There are plenty of plush places to stay in Mallorca. Carrossa Hotel & Spa makes its case in a more assured way. The old estate, the strong views, the well-handled design and the quality of the food all matter, but so does the fact that the hotel understands its surroundings and does not compete with them. For travellers drawn to the island’s quieter, more rural side, it offers a version of Mallorca that feels settled, distinctive and genuinely tied to its location.
To find out more about Carrossa Hotel & Spa, visit the links below:
Carrossa Hotel & Spa
Camí de Carrossa KM 3.4
07570 Artà
Mallorca
Spain
Web: carrossa.com
Tel: +34 971-835647
Email: info@carrossa.com
Instagram: @carrossahotelspa
Facebook: @Carrossa.Resort