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Son Bunyola Hotel, Banyalbufar
A luxury Mallorcan escape and vast estate on the island’s northwest coast.
Proudly joining the Virgin Limited Edition Collection, set amidst 1,300 acres of stunning
Opening its doors in June 2023, Son Bunyola’s manor house (and now boutique hotel)
features a modest selection of 26 rooms and suites with either mountain or sea views. The
hotel offers two restaurants, a heated outdoor swimming pool and hot tub, plus two
designated treatment rooms.
Honouring the building's historic heritage (dating back to the 1500’s), the restoration
project predominantly focused on keeping traditional and local materials at the hotel’s core.
Every detail was carefully thought out, with nearly all original features being retained, being
fundamental to the history of the local area.
The original towers in the main house have been transformed into two ‘Tower Suites’,
showcasing vineyard views and the mountains beyond; a restaurant now resides in the
former historic olive press; and their beautiful swimming pool is placed on the iconic Son
Bunyola terrace.
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Having taken over 20 years to obtain the necessary planning permission to meticulously
restore the historic principal finca to its full worth, Richard Branson was forced to play the
long game, finally earning himself this particular property gem. Being both a personal and
entrepreneurial achievement of Branson’s, Son Bunyola will no doubt continue to
immeasurably impress.
The three villas are available to hire exclusively throughout the year and the main hotel
offers two ‘Tower Suites’, one being the original defence tower from the 13th century.
Who should go
Anyone after some serious relaxation, in a peaceful and undisturbed, knockout location.
The neighbourhood
With its three miles of unspoilt coastline; beautiful, rugged shores; olive groves; vineyards
and entirely natural exquisite beauty resting in the untouched Tramuntana mountain range,
Son Bunyola estate occupies a very special location with miles of stunning walks and some
of the best cycling in the world. Nearby towns worth visiting include Esporles, Valldemossa,
Soller & Deia.
The pool
The hotel and each of the villas have an outdoor heated pool, offering an ideal spot to sit
back, relax and enjoy the stunning views. The main hotel has one outdoor pool located on a
terrace overlooking the mountains and down towards the sea.
The Bar
Complimentary wine-tasting experiences celebrating local Mallorcan wine is available at the
hotel itself, whilst additional tours of local vineyards can also be easily arranged.
The Restaurant
Son Bunyola presents wonderfully authentic Mallorcan dishes. With a focus on a farm to
fork ethos, much of the produce served in the two restaurants is grown in the estate's
gardens and orchards.
Sa Terrassa is their main restaurant, serving breakfast lunch and dinner daily, with a private
dining room available for small groups.
Sa Tafona, their eagerly awaiting tapas restaurant, to be housed within the historic
olive press.
Sports & Relaxation
With three miles of unspoilt coastline to explore either on foot or by bike, you won’t bore of
the breath-taking views here. Walking tours, guided cycling tours and property bikes are all
available onsite, plus a tennis court next to Villa, Sa Terra Rotja. There are over 20 golf
courses to choose from around the island with the closest three being around 30 minutes’
drive. Complimentary and private, Yoga and Pilates classes are available regularly for guests.
For those in search of offshore adventure, kayaks and sailing trips can be organised via the
hotel for an additional charge, as well as painting sessions, photoshoots and perfume
workshops.
Teaming up with local spa specialists - Gaia Natural Products, Son Bunyola offers a wide
range of spa treatments using only natural ingredients. All products are regionally made and
use locally grown flowers and herbs, salts and olive, almond and sunflower oils. There are
two treatment rooms including a couple’s treatment room.
Check-in Time
Check-in Time: Check-in Time: From 15.00
Check-out Time
Check-out Time: Check-out Time: Until 12.00
Directions
Palma International Airport is usually a 40-minute drive to the estate. Hiring a car from the airport gives additional flexibility when exploring the area, otherwise airport transfer or taxis are the best way to arrive here.
By car, take the MA-19 south from the airport, merging onto the MA-20 which circles Palma heading towards Andratx. Exit the MA-20 at junction 5B marked Valldemossa. Merge onto the Ma-1110 and keep straight over 4x roundabouts following signs to Valldemossa and Esporles. At the roundabout take the third exit signed to ESPORLES, follow this road. Continue along this road following the signs to BANYALBUFAR (bear left after about 9km when the road becomes the Ma-10 towards BANYALBUFAR). The sea will be on the right hand side. Immediately before the yellow 83km marker on the right-hand side of the road, take a right turn where there’s an entrance gate to SON BUNYOLA. There are two stone pillars either side of the gate (SON on the left and BUÑOLA on the right). If you pass a yellow kilometre marker 83, you’ve gone too far. Enter the estate and follow the road down the mountain. There are green arrows for SA TERRA ROTJA, yellow arrows for SA PUNTA DE S’AGUILA and white arrows for SON BALAGUERET. The hotel can be reached by following the yellow and white arrows.
