Set within Son Vida's private gardens and surrounded by natural beauty, the Sheraton Mallorca Arabella Golf Hotel delivers outstanding hospitality in one of Palma's most prestigious addresses. The hotel now offers 93 luxurious rooms, including a selection of lavish suites for those after something special. Each room keeps a warm Mediterranean feel, with quality furnishings, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee facilities, an in-room safe and luxury bathroom amenities. It's the kind of place where you can genuinely relax after 36 holes.
The suites step things up with spacious living areas, the option for extra beds and additional luxury touches. If you're celebrating something or just fancy treating yourself, the Hole In One Suite is worth considering. It overlooks the 18th hole of Son Vida Golf Course, and the view from the private balcony is genuinely impressive, particularly with a drink in hand at the end of the day.
Travelling as a group? The room mix works well for societies, and the suites give you the option of extra beds. If you're planning an early tee time, it's worth checking meal times and whether the hotel can sort an early breakfast or quick grab-and-go option. The refurbishment has modernised the look and feel across the rooms and public areas, so it's a genuinely comfortable base between rounds.
In my opinion, the hotel strikes a nice balance between being close enough to Palma for a proper night out and far enough into Son Vida to feel like you're staying somewhere a bit special. The gardens are well kept, the rooms are spacious enough for golf luggage, and the whole setup is geared towards golfers who want to play multiple courses without the hassle of moving hotels halfway through the trip.
Food-wise, you've got genuine choice here. Restaurant Es Carbó is the main dining room, open for breakfast and dinner, with views over the Arabella Son Vida course. The menu draws on traditional Mediterranean flavours but also brings in Turkish, Lebanese, Moroccan, Italian and Greek influences, so there's plenty of variety across a week-long stay.
For something more casual and distinctly Spanish, Bodega del Green serves tapas for lunch and dinner. It's the kind of spot where you can drop in after a morning round without needing to change. Bar 18+uno sits in the lobby and stays open until 1am daily, perfect for a pre-dinner cocktail or a nightcap once you've dissected the day's golf.
Between rounds, the Shine Spa is the obvious play if you need some recovery time. You can book one of the many treatments or simply make use of the facilities, which include an indoor pool, whirlpool, two outdoor pools, sauna, steam bath and experience showers. For anyone still full of energy, there's beach volleyball and an outdoor tennis court to keep you occupied.
Want to build a three-course itinerary around Son Vida, Son Muntaner and Son Quint? This hotel is an easy base for it, so it's a solid shout for your next Mallorca golf break.
