Castillo Hotel Son Vida, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Mallorca

Castillo Hotel Son Vida, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Mallorca Reviews

Castillo Hotel Son Vida, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Mallorca

Carrer Raixa, 2, Urbanizacion, Ponent, Son Vida, Balearic Islands, 07013, SpainSee Hotel Details
Castillo Hotel Son Vida, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Mallorca
Castillo Hotel Son Vida, a Luxury Collection Hotel, MallorcaCastillo Hotel Son Vida, a Luxury Collection Hotel, MallorcaCastillo Hotel Son Vida, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Mallorca
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9.0/10
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Guest User
Classic Queen Room with Garden View and Balcony
Stayed in Mar 2024
Couple
17 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 18, 2024
The elegant castle hotel is located in the mountains and overlooks the sea. The hotel's facilities are classical and modern, and there are five golf courses, outdoor and indoor swimming pools, and exquisite gardens. There are many authentic medieval and Renaissance paintings, such as Velázquez's "Portrait of King Fili IV of Spain". This is a must-visit place for dignitaries and celebrities, such as the King of Morocco and the King of Spain's family. It was also the official reception hotel for the late President of my country, Li Xiannian, in 1984.
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6/20
Guest User
Grand Deluxe King Room with Bay View and Balcony
Stayed in Jul 2023
Family
12 review
2.0/10
Posted on Aug 10, 2023
The attitude of the hotel is very strong. We cannot stay with our children. The hotel manager said very well and heard that they helped us find other hotels under their banner, but in the end nothing came true. In the end, we had to book another hotel to live by ourselves. Our request is to ask Ctrip to coordinate the cancellation, and then refund the fee, but after 3 days of coordination with Ctrip, we finally refused to refund. Then they reimbursed us part of the cost. How can this be accepted! So far, this matter has not been resolved, and Ctrip is constantly changing people. Didn't solve the problem!
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cutee
Classic Queen Room with Garden View
Stayed in Mar 2024
Traveling with friends
19 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 7, 2024
Very good very good
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Russ B
Stayed in May 2025
Business traveler
8.0/10
Very Good
Posted on Jun 6, 2025
Very nice. Wonderful views. Food and service was excellent. Location was only negative for me. Really nothing to walk to in the immediate area. Need to have car or take taxi for really anything off the resort site. If you like to simply stay at a resort, especially if you like golf, this is a great option.
Response from Property: Dear Russ B, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the wonderful views, excellent food, and attentive service during your stay. It’s always rewarding to know our guests appreciate the resort’s atmosphere and offerings—especially for golf lovers! We understand that our more secluded location may not suit every traveler's preferences, especially those who enjoy exploring on foot. Your feedback is invaluable, and we always strive to provide helpful transportation options and on-site activities to enhance the overall experience. We hope to welcome you back in the future for another relaxing getaway. If there's anything we can do to make your next visit even better, please don’t hesitate to let us know. Warm regards, Ramon Ballester Guest Experience Manager
ijmxxx
Stayed in Apr 2025
Couple
6.0/10
Posted on May 3, 2025
We have stayed at this hotel for many years and unfortunately despite other guests mentioning the same issue in previous reviews (and the manager acknowledging) the hotel service is still well below average for the price you pay to stay here. The staff at the pool bar spend more time talking to each other than serving. It regularly gets to the afternoon time before any staff member comes and serves anyone a drink at the poolside. We had to go up to the bar ourselves on numerous occasions to try and find someone who could make us a drink, only to predictably find staff stood around chatting. Our TV also didn’t work in our room throughout our whole stay and wouldn’t even turn on. It’s a real shame because the hotel itself is beautiful and in a stunning location but once again, we have had terrible service from staff and nothing has ever changed year on year judging by other reviews on here.
Response from Property: Dear ijmxxx, Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience at the Castillo Hotel Son Vida, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Mallorca with us. As a valued repeater guest, we were disappointed to hear about your experience in our Pool Area. With aspiration to always exceed guest expectations, we have unfortunately fallen short of this goal during your last stay. We have since shared with the Food & Beverage Manager who join us in offering their apologies for their team’s shortcomings. We appreciate you also informing us about the TV issue. Make sure that we will check it out to ensure that this was an isolated issue that is corrected moving forward. Once again, thank you for providing feedback that will ultimately help improve our procedures and effectiveness. We hope you choose to stay with us again whenever your travels bring you back to Mallorca, so that we can provide you with a premium experience that not only meet, but exceed your expectations. Warmest Regards, Amanda Fernández. Assistant Front Office Manager.
JamesN601BN
Stayed in Sep 2024
Traveling with friends
6.0/10
Posted on Oct 12, 2024
Hotel is beautiful and so are the grounds and its location in Mallorca. However, the staff is either poorly trained or don’t care. They have zero attention to detail and no awareness level, especially in the restaurant and pool area. The other reviews that point this out are correct. Unfortunately, I didn’t heed their advice.
Response from Property: Dear JamesN601BN Thank you for choosing our hotel. We are very happy that you liked our hotel and the location. We are very sorry that the service in the areas mentioned has not lived up to our brand. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you again and this time providing you with excellent service exceeding all your expectations.. With our best regards from Mallorca Ramon Ballester Guest Experience Manager
IvanaLei
Stayed in Mar 2025
Family
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 6, 2025
Charming historic hotel near Palma de Mallorca surrounded by beautiful scenery. The art in the hotel is captivating, reflecting its history and the history of the island; their weekly art tour is a must. Many thanks to the head concierge Luis for generously sharing his knowledge of the hotel history and for his insider trips that led to a magnificent road trip exploring the rest of the island. We will be back !
Response from Property: Dear IvanaLei, Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful review of your stay at Castillo Hotel Son Vida. We’re delighted to know you enjoyed the charm and history of our hotel, as well as the breathtaking scenery that surrounds us. It’s especially heartwarming to hear how much you appreciated the art collection and our weekly art tour—preserving and showcasing the rich heritage of Mallorca is something we take great pride in. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with our Head Concierge, Luis—he will be thrilled to know that his insights and recommendations helped make your island road trip truly memorable. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another inspiring and relaxing stay! Warm regards, Ramon Ballester Guest Experience Manager
JR7537
Stayed in Aug 2024
Couple
8.0/10
Very Good
Posted on Sep 28, 2024
- Beautiful hotel set in an old castle. - Lovely view of the gardens from our balcony. - Nice outdoor furniture. Additionally, the terrace/ outdoor area overlooking Palma is a top class spot for a drink pre/ post dinner. There was a DJ there one night playing the saxophone who was fantastic. - Bar staff were friendly. Cocktails were also delicious. - Breakfast to the room is amazing. - They brought me a birthday cake which was a touch of class! - The poolside food is tasty. - We thought it was decent value for money. - Pool service was slow and should improve. It is a pity because the pool area is very nice and a great spot to chill out and relax for the day. This is the only thing that lets it down. - Not sure how well the shops underneath the hotel fit in. Little unusual for a luxury castle hotel!
Response from Property: Dear JR7537 We thank you for choosing our hotel for your birthday celebration and for sharing your valuable review on Tripadvisor. It is a pleasure to read that you have enjoyed your stay and especially our Bar Armas, its team and its delicious cocktails overlooking the bay of Palma and our breakfast buffet. We appreciate your feedback on our pool service and shopping. It would be a pleasure to welcome you back. With our best regards from Mallorca Ramon Ballester Guest experience Manager
Guest User
Stayed in Jan 2025
Couple
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 10, 2025
My husband and I spent one night at the hotel after arriving from the United States. It was an incredible experience. Beautiful and the hospitality was awesome. We enjoyed our lunch and dinner at the hotel. If you like saunas they have an excellent one.
Guest User
Stayed in Jan 2025
Other
8.0/10
Very Good
Posted on Feb 9, 2025
Absolutely lovely hotel, with great facilities. Food was excellent, and the hotel was very quiet. I would stay there again. Also,loved the sauna. Staff are A+++. The room was very comfortable and the bed was awesome. No negative experiences.
Guest User
Stayed in Jun 2024
Solo traveler
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jul 30, 2024
Amazing service, a gorgeous skyline and the atmosphere overall is fantastic. Thankful to Jasmin, Laura, Toni, Andres for such an unforgettable birthday I spent there. If you are in Palma, definitely visit this place. At least, book a breakfast or afternoon tea. Truly impressive, everything is 10/10!
Response from Property: Dear Tetyana S, We thank you very much for your recent visit to celebrate your birthday and for sharing such a positive feedback through Tripadvisor. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the experience and the breathtaking views overlooking the bay of Palma from our main terrace. Where we are proud to have one of the best professional and efficient teams at our Bar Arnas, For sure Jasmin, Laura, Toni and Andrés will be very happy to receive your kind words. Looking forward to the pleausure of welcomin you for your next birthday, we send you our best regards from the Castillo Hotel Son Vida
Guest User
Stayed in Oct 2024
Business traveler
2.0/10
Posted on Nov 30, 2024
We where there today for a business lunch. The terrace where we were sitting was really nice. It was also not very busy. The service was a nightmare. Took almost 30 minutes when a waiter came for the first time. Then they forgot half of the food. We needed to search for a waiter to tell this. The forgotten food took then another 40!!! minutes and was not good. They brought vegetables when the main meal was done already. Vegetables where supposed zo be there on side. It was a complete disaster
Guest User
Stayed in Sep 2024
Couple
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Oct 31, 2024
All the ladies and gentlemen at the restaurants were attentive and quick to assist, just to mention some: Toni y Luis de conserjería, Sergi de recepción and Tomas at the valet were so welcoming, knowledgeable and professional. Our room was absolutely beautiful and well looked after by the housekeeping team. The pool and fitness centre were also spotless clean and very enjoyable. We would love to come back to this property.
adrieltjokro
Stayed in Sep 2024
Solo traveler
6.0/10
Posted on Oct 13, 2024
I will admit that I loved my stay here when it comes to the room. They upgraded me to one of the Suites in the corner, which is spacious. They also gave me generous amount of tea, coffee, and water, which is a rarity for hotels of this standards. However, service is more or less lacking for a hotel this caliber. For example, at the restaurant, it took the waiter 20 minutes to come to me and ask, "Has anyone taken your order?" During breakfast, they forgot my coffee order multiple times. Additionally, I didn't do my due diligence on this, which was clearly my fault... but the hotel is extremely tough to reach with public transportation. The only bus line that goes through here is the Bus No. 7 that runs only once an hour and even that bus is always filled to capacity between the hours of 15:00 and 18:00. This is a hotel that's truly for those who want to get away for everything, so if you're thinking of staying in a hotel that's accessible to all main attractions in Mallorca, this is definitely not the one.
Response from Property: Dear adrieltjokro, Thank you for your loyalty. We are very happy that you enjoyed the upgrade to one of the recently refurbished Suites. Our hotel enjoys a privileged location 5 km from the centre of Palma, in the middle of 4 golf courses and with fabulous views of the centre of Palma. As you mention, public bus transport to the city center has a limited frequency. We are happy to arrange your transfer either by limousine, taxi or if you wish using uber. We also recommend the use of a rental car so that you can discover the most suggestive corners of our island. We apologize for not providing service that exceeds all expectations of our brand in our restaurant. With our best regards from Mallorca Ramon Ballester Guest Experience Manager
Go62431607400
Stayed in Aug 2024
Traveling with friends
2.0/10
Posted on Sep 22, 2024
A 5 star hotel needs to have a better working relationship with the local taxi company. Lots of people waiting long after the times they are booked for The concierge does his best placating people who are used to better service Rest of the hotel is spot on