Hotel Son Matias Beach

Hotel Son Matias Beach details

Sitting slap bang on gorgeous snow-white sands, the Son Matias really has bagged the best spot along Palma Nova’s shores. And not only is it overlooking the twinkling, turquoise-blue seas, but it’s just a stone’s throw from the cosmopolitan resort centre with its shops, bars and restaurants. So you really do get the best of both worlds here.

But what is it about this elegant hotel that makes it head and shoulders above the rest? For a start, this family-run hotel is friendly with a capital ‘F’. The staff genuinely care about their guests and go out of their way to make sure holidays go with a bang. So you’ll most definitely not just be a room number here. Then there’s the top-notch entertainment programme where you’ll be treated to professional cabarets and shows night after night.

Lastly, there’s the bedrooms. Painted in sunshine yellow and cream, they’ve got a warm, welcoming feel. They’re all air-conditioned, and come with tea and coffee kits and hairdryers, so they make comfy holiday bases. But it’s the sweeping views of the bay from the balconies that really add the X factor.

The Son Matias is a big sandy-coloured hotel that takes pride of place on Palma Nova’s waterfront. Just footsteps from the beach, and within flip-flopping distance of the bars, shops and restaurants, it’s a great central base for seeing the best of Palma Nova.

Aside from the winning location, it’s the generous helping of entertainment that helps make this place so popular. It’s an adults-only hotel, so during the day things are pretty laid-back and focus mainly on the pool. It’s just a frisbee-throw from the beach and comes framed by a sun terrace and palms. Come sunset though, things are turned up a notch, with professional acts, cabaret and dance shows.

Couple great entertainment with a decent dining scene and things look even rosier. The restaurant here is a buffet specialising in Spanish and British meals so you can start the day with a fry-up and end it with a local dish like paella. Other highlights include themed buffets and gala dinners served with sparkling wine.

Lastly, there’s the bedrooms. Painted in sunshine yellow and cream, they’ve got a warm, welcoming feel. They’re all air-conditioned, and come with tea and coffee kits and hairdryers, so they make comfy holiday bases. But it’s the sweeping views of the bay from the balconies that really add the X factor.