Menorca Experimental
Hotel · Balearic Islands
Camí de Llucalari, 07730, Illes Balears, Spain
Highlights
Chic hotel with restaurants, bars, pool, and sea views.
Camí de Llucalari, 07730, Illes Balears, Spain Get directions
Chic hotel with restaurants, bars, pool, and sea views.
Camí de Llucalari, 07730, Illes Balears, Spain Get directions
"Menorca Experimental is a hotel located near Cala Llucalari on Menorca's southern coast. It was opened by Pierre-Charles Cros and the Experimental Group in 2019, offering creative cocktails and a unique design inspired by Pablo Picasso's imagined Menorcan home."
"I recently had a similar exchange with Menorca Experimental, a dreamy new hotel where we’re headed in September."
"Located in Alaior, 1.7 miles from Cala de llucalari Beach, Menorca Experimental has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. With a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can use the spa and wellness center with a sauna, and hammam, as well as a bar. At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a desk. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The daily breakfast offers buffet, continental or Full English/Irish options. Bike rental and car rental are available at Menorca Experimental and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. With staff speaking English, Spanish and French, information is available at the reception. Mahon Port is 11 miles from the accommodation, while Mount Toro is 10 miles away. Menorca Airport is 11 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service." - My Boutique Hotel (en)
"Here is a splendid rags to riches story: a derelict 19th-century manor house is found on an ancient quarry in the heart of Menorca. From the ruins, an inspired British-Spanish team salvages wood beams, stone walls and terracotta tiles. Three years later, this gorgeous rental villa emerges, set in 2.5 acres of beautifully terraced grounds. A contemporary kitchen and living room has been carved out of crumbling sandstone. Stairs that were never completed now climb to 4 bright bedrooms, with windows over a lavender-filled landscape. The villa is an idyllic family-and-friends retreat. Our children played amongst the orchard trees while we sipped wine on the patios; everyone cooling off in the lovely rectangular pool, a transformed water tank. And who doesn’t love sharing home-cooked meals al fresco? It’s a short walk to the medieval streets of Alaior and a quick drive to the sandy beaches of Son Bou. But we found this enclave so enticing, we were just as happy to soak up long lazy days and starry evenings right here in peaceful seclusion. Highs A great option for a family (using 2-3 bedrooms) or 2 families travelling together (using all 4, a mix of doubles and twins)We were enchanted by the magical walled gardens filled with wildflowers, fruit trees and friendly tortoisesThe house is immaculate, beautifully light and airyA great kitchen for self-catering plus BBQsPlenty of terrace space for lounging and alfresco dining Lows The nearest restaurant and supermarkets are a 10-minute walk awayYou'll need a car to reach the beach (15 minutes); but this central spot is well placed for exploring all corners of the islandThere's a TV, DVD player and stereo in the living room, but don't expect gadgets galoreNo aircon, just ceiling fans" - Sarah de Vere-Drummond
"Tucked away in the centre of Menorca, just outside pretty Alaior, is this gem of a retreat. It ticks a lot of boxes: glorious countryside views; a glimmering, tree-lined pool; a private tennis court; spectacular nearby beaches. All a 15-minute drive from the airport. With six bedrooms (plus an optional two-bedroom annexe), this is just the ticket for a memorable gathering of extended family or friends. When the owners restored this 250-year-old farmhouse, they achieved a pleasing balance of old and new. Think clean, white stone walls and high beamed ceilings; smart terracotta floors and classic, ‘rustic farmhouse’ features. This is a proper home-from-home on a wonderfully big scale. Outside, crank up your best summer playlist on the Sonos speakers. Set the world to rights in the Moroccan-style chill-out space. Dine under the covered courtyard terrace. Fire up the barbecue poolside. Or claim a shady spot under a pine tree. Word is there’s plenty of space to go around. Their eco credentials are impressive too, with all grey water collected to irrigate the land and solar-powered hot water. The surrounding 160 acres of farm and woodland have been converted to a certified agroturismo estate, managed to benefit indigenous flora and fauna. So, spend balmy evenings watching red kites and swallows dance as you sip a glass of wine. Heaven! This is one gem we can’t wait to visit. Highs A dedicated wing for kids and a semi-separate annexe makes this a superb option for extended families and big groups We love the sprawling gardens, with their palm and olive trees, tennis court and wild tortoises The airport is just a 15-minute hop away The local shops and cafes of Alaior are a 7-minute drive away The eco credentials – the orchard well water has been purified for drinking water, so you don't need to buy plastic bottles of water Lows You’ll need a car to get around, but this is a great central spot for exploring the island Not all rooms have air-con, some just have ceiling fans (a plus for some) The saltwater pool is unheated; refreshing during the summer months A 7-night minimum stay (Friday changeovers) and a £1,000 refundable damage deposit" - Handpicked by our hotel experts
