Son Bunyola Hotel Opens in Tramuntana Mountains of Mallorca

Dark/Light Mode (30/06/23)  The Son Bunyola, the newest luxury hotel in Mallorca, is now welcoming guests following the restoration of a 16th century Mallorcan Finca.

Located in the Tramuntana Mountains, the Virgin Limited Edition resort is steeped in history and represents an important part of Mallorcan history on a 1,300-acre estate bursting with almond and olive groves, vines and citrus fruit trees, as well as three stunning miles of Mediterranean coastline.

Although the oldest part of the building dates back to the 13th century, the land is thought to have been inhabited for thousands of years, with stone towers scattered across the estate going back to the Bronze age (1,300 BC) and Iron Age (850 BC) – making it a perfect location for hiking and biking, with dedicated estate bikes and trail maps that encompass the estate’s rich history.

Son Bunyola Hotel

“The northwest coast of Mallorca has long held a very special place in my heart, after first visiting as a young boy with my Mum and Dad,” said Sir Richard Branson, Founder of the Virgin Group. “The historic finca on an UNESCO World Heritage site was just waiting to be lovingly brought back to life, and the team has taken so much care to restore it. I truly believe we have the very best and most unspoilt location on the island with three miles of its own pristine coastline, set within 1,300 acres of exquisite land with the stunning Tramuntana Mountains as its backdrop. There’s also olive groves, vineyards, and some of the best hiking and cycling in the world. I’m hoping it will bring back the magic to those who can remember our original boutique hotel in Mallorca from the early days.”

The property features 26 rooms and suites, all styled by local interior designer Rialto Living.

The Tafona, where the historic olive press was previously located, is home to two showcase suites with terraces, while the hotel also boasts two unique Tower Suites with panoramic mountain and sea views, one of which was once a Medieval defence tower dating back to the 13th century.

There are two restaurants at the hotel, a Mediterranean restaurant, a tapas restaurant and several outdoor dining terraces - all led by Executive Chef, Samuel G. Galdón.

A comprehensive wellness programme complementing the hotel’s natural surrounds boasts outdoor yoga sessions within the estate, historical walks around the highly protected UNESCO World Heritage Site; along with two treatment rooms and an impressive 28-metre swimming pool with sweeping views across the famous Foradada and surrounding countryside.

“This is such an exciting time as we launch the first European hotel for Virgin Limited Edition. And I couldn’t be prouder of this passion project that will undoubtedly live up to all of the Virgin Limited Edition values and experiences in one of the most incredible locations in Mallorca,” said Vincent Padioleau, General Manager of Son Bunyola Hotel and Villas. “A huge part of our DNA has always been about community and we’re so grateful for all of the support we’ve had from our local partners that have helped make today possible. Over 80% of our staff recruited for the new hotel are Spanish and we hope that figure will grow even further. What’s more, this really is just the beginning for Son Bunyola as we now work towards not only creating one of the best luxury hotels in Mallorca, but also bringing back the agricultural side of the estate that was once farmland and vineyards. We’ve planted more than 200 trees in the past few months as we start to develop this further and look forward to having our own olives and almonds by next year, and Malvasia wine from 2026 - which was first recorded back in 1275.”

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