Having been in lockdown for a long time, we really wanted to find a hotel that was luxurious and also had lovely views of the sea. We stumbled across Hotel Maricel on Booking.com originally, then went to book directly with the Hotel with little to no deliberation! We had high hopes, and we certainly weren’t let down. From arrival all the way through the departure from the hotel, I thought the standard was exceptional. We booked a room in the newer part of the hotel called the ‘Natura’ building, and we actually ended up in an even nicer room than we were expecting with an extended terrace. The room in general was lovely, super spacious! It was really nice to have that extra space where you could sunbathe on your private terrace. The staff were all fantastic throughout our stay and really made us feel at home. Leo in particular stood out to us, when he greeted us on our first day. Location wise you’re about a 15 minute taxi ride away from Palma (will cost you around 10€). There is also a bus that’ll take you into Palma for 2€. Make sure you have your mask for both options! All in all, would recommend this hotel to anyone. The sea views you get from here are incredible! We didn’t want to leave and we definitely can’t wait to return soon.

The location of this hotel provides for simply breathtaking views! Located directly on the sea, you can enjoy a glass ow wine, a snack or a whole meal while viewing the sea and boats. The staff is very welcoming and accommodating. THe spa is located in a separate building from the main reception but they have a splendid walkway lined with landscaping to help you start your relaxation early. My suit was well appointed and the views could not be beat. In the summer I'm sure there are large numbers of visitors in the area, but during the of season it should be noted that many of the nearby restaurants and shops are closed. I might suggest renting a car and going down to the Portals area. It's around 4Km. I took the walk, but a car would make it much easier. On a side note, while this hotel is part of the Marriott Bonvoy program, they do not honor all of the program benefits including.: Complimentary breakfast Choice of Welcome Gift Guaranteed late checkout 48-Hour Guarantee Lounge Access Suite Night Awards Your24™ Member Rates Mobile Check-In/Services Ultimate Reservation Guarantee Guaranteed Room Type Gift Shop Discount Rewarding Events

We were unable to experience the full arrange of services given the time of year. Restaurants were being refreshed and the spa was inoperable due to COVID. That being said our stay was only slightly impeded. The room was in the main building and its main feature was a large terrace on which to lounge and enjoy the sea views. The pool looked inviting but as the temperature was chilly we did not use it. Breakfast was excellent with myriad pastries both savoury and sweet. Fresh squeezed juices were available. The hot choices were varied with different breads on offer. The only drawback was the room which might have been a school dining hall. Dinner, in the same hall, was very good. The main reception area, which includes the bar, requires a good redecoration. Colours are tired and the furniture does not match. Outside on the terrace drinks and snacks may be taken but again the weather needs to be good to entice one to sit there. Overall this hotel needs to judged in more favourable conditions, notably weather. It has the ingredients for a top rating but requires some simple upgrades