Spain: La Residencia, Mallorca

Old World Romance in Mallorca's Artists' Village

Tucked into the terraced hillsides above the village of Deià, La Residencia unfolds across two 16th century manor houses set among acres of citrus groves, olive trees, and gardens that climb toward the Tramuntana Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage range that frames nearly every view. This was Mallorca's original luxury hotel, opened in 1984 and once co-owned by Richard Branson, and it still carries that same sense of having been discovered rather than built. Rooms and suites are individually decorated with antiques, hand painted tiles, and original artwork, more akin to a scholar's countryside residence than a conventional hotel room, with private terraces that look out over the sea or the mountains.

Deià itself has drawn writers, painters, and musicians for a century, most famously the poet Robert Graves, who lived here for fifty years, and that creative pulse runs through the property. A resident art collection, sculpture garden, and on-site studio hosting guest artists give the hotel a lived-in cultural depth, while donkey treks through the olive groves, guided hikes into the Tramuntana peaks, and a twenty minute walk down to a secluded cove keep days outdoors. In 2025, the hotel unveiled the fully reimagined Villa Robert Graves, a three-bedroom private villa in the heart of the village designed by Studio Ashby, its dining room mural inspired by the poet's own verse.

Life at La Residencia

• Close to 70 rooms and suites across two historic manor houses, plus the private three-bedroom Villa Robert Graves in the village, freshly renovated by Studio Ashby

• El Olivo, the hotel's Michelin Guide listed restaurant, set in a former olive press with tasting menus from chef Pablo Aranda

• Café Miró and the Tramuntana Grill for Mediterranean dining and poolside fare, with live music and an on-site art collection

• Indoor and outdoor pools, a spa with sauna and steam room, and a fitness centre with yoga classes

• Donkey trekking through the olive groves, guided hikes in the Tramuntana Mountains, tennis with coaching, and an on-site art studio

• A twenty minute walk to a secluded cove for beach days

• The Smile Club offers supervised activities for children ages four to twelve during the summer season

Why La Residencia, Why Deià

• One of the original grand hotels of Mallorca, with a history and sense of place few properties can match

• A genuinely artistic setting, from resident painters to a poet's namesake villa, in a village that has drawn creatives for generations

• Mountain and sea scenery in equal measure, with the Tramuntana range as a daily backdrop

• A newly renovated private villa option for families or small groups who want the hotel's service with more space and privacy

• Deià's slower, more residential pace, a contrast to Mallorca's busier resort towns

Ideal For: Couples and design-minded travelers drawn to old world romance and artistic heritage, and families or small groups who want a private villa with full access to the hotel's restaurants and spa.

Gold Coast Travel Perks

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• Complimentary daily breakfast

• $100 resort credit

• Personalized welcome amenity

• Early check-in / late check-out, subject to availability

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