Hotel de Mar, a Gran Meliá Hotel
Hotel de Mar, a Gran Meliá Hotel
Hotel de Mar sits right on the beach in Illetas, inside a 1964 modernist building by José Antonio Coderch that locals nicknamed "the chocolate building" for its cladding. It's adults-only, holds 137 rooms across Deluxe, Premium and RedLevel categories plus 23 suites, and belongs to Leading Hotels of the World and Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts. On-site you'll find four restaurants, including Arrels by Marga Coll, a Spa by Clarins & myBlend, and a poolside bar with beachfront access.
Background
About Hotel de Mar, a Gran Meliá Hotel
The building itself is the story here. Architect José Antonio Coderch designed it as a beachfront modernist statement, and it opened in 1964 on the seafront in Illetas. Locals still call it "the chocolate building," a nickname tied to its cladding and design. It's heritage-listed today. The hotel holds 137 guestrooms across Deluxe, Premium and RedLevel categories, plus 23 suites in four sizes starting at 818 square feet. It belongs to Leading Hotels of the World and American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts, and it's shown up in Monocle's Palma hotel guide and at the Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards' CNT España gala in 2024.
Dining
Restaurants in the hotel
The kitchen's draw is Marga Coll, a Mallorcan chef who cooks traditional island food with modern handling, and the hotel counts four restaurants and bars in total. Breakfast is run as a gastronomic offer in its own right rather than a buffet to get through. There's also the Rivamare, a Riva boat the hotel puts out for trips along the Mallorcan coast.
Facilities
Amenities
- Parking
- Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs € 35 per day.
- Pools
- Outdoor swimming pool · Open all year · Adults only
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Wellness
- Personal trainer
- Fitness classes
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Full body massage
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Public bath
- Hot tub
- Massage
- Spa & wellness centre
- Solarium
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Activities
- Bicycle rental
- Live music/performance
- Movie nights
- Beach
- Evening entertainment
- Diving
Reception services
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service
- Laundry
Business facilities
- Meeting/banquet facilities
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
General
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Hypoallergenic
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Soundproof rooms
- Lift
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttle · extra charge
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
Room amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
Living Area
- Sofa
- Seating area
View
- Sea view
- View
Outdoors
- Beachfront
- Sun terrace
- Garden
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Key access
- Safety deposit box
Parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
Sustainability certifications: Ecostars
Facility details from the hotel's Booking.com listing, captured 28 Sep 2026.
Consensus
Hotel de Mar, a Gran Meliá Hotel guest reviews
- Tripadvisor4.5 / 5~1,500 reviews
- Google4.5 / 5706 reviews
- Trip.com4.4 / 568 reviews
4.50 / 5 weighted average across ~2,274 independent reviews on 3 platforms. Captured 25 Aug 2026.
Consensus
Hotel de Mar, a Gran Meliá Hotel Ratings & Reviews
- Staff
- 9.2
- Facilities
- 9.3
- Cleanliness
- 9.5
- Comfort
- 9.4
- Value for money
- 8.2
- Location
- 9.1
- Free WiFi
- 7.5
Policies
House rules
- Check-in
- From 15:00Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-inYou'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
- Check-out
- Until 12:00
- Children and beds
- Children older than 15 years are welcome.Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
- Age
- The minimum age for check-in is 18
- Pets
- Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
- Payment
- American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, Apple Pay. Cash accepted.
- Languages spoken
- German, English, Spanish, French, Italian
Source: Hotel de Mar, a Gran Meliá Hotel - Adults Only - The Leading Hotels of the World on Booking.com, listed by the property. Captured 28 Sep 2026; check with the hotel before you book.
Details
Good to know
- Signature restaurant led by Mallorcan chef Marga Coll: traditional island cooking, modern handling
- Four restaurants and bars across the hotel
- Breakfast run as a gastronomic offer rather than a standard buffet
- Outdoor pool with direct beach access; wellness spa and fitness centre
- Rivamare: a Riva boat available for trips along the coast
- Airport transfers arranged by the hotel
Location
Where Hotel de Mar, a Gran Meliá Hotel is
Hotel de Mar sits directly on the seafront in Illetas, part of the municipality of Calvià on Mallorca's west coast, with beachfront access built into the property.
D´ILLETAS, 7. 07184 Cas Català-Illetes, CALVIÀ, Mallorca
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Hotel de Mar, a Gran Meliá Hotel adults-only?
- Yes. The hotel is adults-only for guests 15 and up.
- Why is Hotel de Mar called the "chocolate building"?
- It's a local nickname for the hotel's modernist beachfront building, tied to its distinctive cladding and design. The hotel opened in 1964 and was designed by architect José Antonio Coderch.
- Who designed Hotel de Mar, a Gran Meliá Hotel?
- Architect José Antonio Coderch designed the building, which opened in 1964 on the seafront in Illetas, Calvià.
- What dining options are on-site at Hotel de Mar?
- The hotel runs four restaurants, including Arrels by Marga Coll, plus a poolside bar with beachfront access.
- Where is Hotel de Mar, a Gran Meliá Hotel located?
- It's on the seafront in Illetas, within the municipality of Calvià on Mallorca.
- Is Hotel de Mar part of any hotel collections?
- Yes. It belongs to Leading Hotels of the World and American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts (FHR).
Ranked #21 of 95 Mallorca hotels by Guidavera's independent consensus methodology. Data verified 2026-08-18.