In Palma’s old town, behind a discreet historic façade, Can Bordoy House & Garden hides one of the largest private gardens in this part of the city — a dense, green space of shaded corners and quiet calm. The house has been carefully restored, keeping its sense of age while introducing bold, characterful design. Palma’s galleries, restaurants and narrow streets are all close at hand, yet the stay is defined by contrast — city outside, garden within, and interiors that feel intimate and secluded.
Can Bordoy House & Garden
Can Bordoy House & Garden
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Private spa
Spa treatments
Outdoor pool
Rooftop pool
Walled garden
Healthy dining
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Can Bordoy House & Garden
The stillness of the garden feels unexpected in the middle of the city. You step in from Palma’s narrow streets and everything shifts — birdsong, dappled light, the sense of space within old walls. Gardens like this are rare in the old town, and Can Bordoy uses it brilliantly. It creates a pause within the city — long lunches in the shade, time by the pool, treatments beneath the pergola. The pace shifts completely.
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Palma’s historic centre
Set in Palma’s old town, the hotel is within easy walking distance of the cathedral, La Lonja and a mix of galleries, cafés and restaurants. Narrow lanes lead through the neighbourhood to small squares, bakeries and late-night tapas bars. Despite its central location, this part of the city feels slightly removed — a quieter pocket where daily life carries on at its own pace.
Ritual
Candlelit spa rituals
The spa is intimate and atmospheric, designed for private use. A stone-lined space with low light and candle glow creates a cocooned feel. Treatments focus on massage, bodywork and facials, using organic and vegan products by SCENS, alongside more advanced skincare from Swiss Perfection. Private fitness sessions can also be arranged, including yoga, meditation and strength training.
Table
Botànic and the garden
Food plays a role in the house’s approach to wellbeing. The kitchen rethinks “health food” — plant-forward, flavour-led and satisfying. Led by chef Andrés Benítez, the menu is built around organic, seasonal ingredients, with vegetables at the centre and fish and meat alongside. Food can be enjoyed in the garden, the library or the dining room. Breakfast and brunch feel relaxed and generous, enjoyed in the leafy surroundings.
Design
Old and new in balance
The building has been carefully restored by local studio OHLAB, transforming what was once a 16th-century manor house and later a nunnery. Original features remain — arches, stone and timber — alongside modern lighting, antiques and contemporary pieces. Playful details run through it: vines across the dining room ceiling and a rooftop pool that looks down through glass onto the staircase below. It feels imaginative rather than overworked.
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Rooms & Suites
Rooms have heavy velvet curtains, dark woods, antique details and, in some suites, freestanding bathtubs. Televisions are hidden discreetly behind mirrors and lighting remains soft. Some rooms overlook the garden, others Palma’s quieter streets. It feels closer to staying in a private house than a hotel — secluded and calm, even in the centre of the city.
Additional Information & Cancellation
Additional Information
Getting there
Palma de Mallorca Airport is around 10–15 minutes by car. The hotel is located in the old town, so a transfer or taxi is the easiest option, though the city is easy to explore on foot once you arrive.
Child policy
Can Bordoy is an adults-only hotel, welcoming guests aged 16 and over.
Things to do
Explore Palma’s old town on foot, from galleries and boutiques to historic landmarks and food spots. Experiences can be arranged, including private boat trips along the coast, guided walks through the Tramuntana, wine tastings and market visits. Back at the hotel, time naturally centres around the garden, spa and slower afternoons.
Experiences can be arranged through your Wellness Traveller concierge.
Points of interest
Palma Cathedral and La Lonja are a short walk away. The old town is rich with galleries, cafés and historic buildings, while the nearby coastline offers beaches and sailing opportunities.
Sustainability
The restoration of this historic building preserves original materials and structure, with a focus on longevity and considered use. The hotel works with local producers across food and design, maintaining a close connection to place.
Cancellation
Your stay is booked with Wellness Traveller. Cancellation and amendment terms vary depending on the room, rate and dates you choose. The terms that apply will be provided before you confirm your booking and detailed on your booking confirmation.
For refundable bookings, Wellness Traveller requires an additional 24 hours' notice before the hotel’s cancellation deadlines, allowing us time to process the cancellation on your behalf.
If your plans change, please email hello@wellnesstraveller.co, quoting your booking reference. Your cancellation will take effect from the date we receive your written request.
A £25 administration fee per booking applies where you ask us to make a change or cancellation, in addition to any cancellation charges that apply to your booking. This fee does not apply where you have a statutory right to cancel without charge.
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