Hotel de Mar Gran Meliá, an exclusive experience in a natural setting, is the first Riva Destination Hotel. This concept unites the timeless elegance of the iconic Riva yachts with the essence of Mediterranean luxury, creating an exclusive experience.
The Hotel de Mar, now Hotel de Mar Gran Meliá, originally opened on May 3, 1964, in Illetas, Mallorca. Over the years, it has reopened after significant renovations, such as the one completed on May 1, 2008, and its subsequent adaptation to the Gran Meliá luxury brand. It is located in a residential area called Illetas in Calvià, 7 km from the city center of Palma de Mallorca. It boasts a privileged location in a residential area of Palma, in an idyllic natural setting with an exclusive cove and two fantastic swimming pools surrounded by Balinese beds—a destination where you can breathe in the Mediterranean breeze and discover Mallorca through its gastronomy.
For over six decades, Hotel de Mar, Gran Meliá has welcomed travelers from around the world with a timeless vision of luxury, steeped in the history of a true gem overlooking the Mediterranean. This adults-only hotel is inspired by a hedonistic culture of rest and relaxation and is a member of the exclusive collections of The Leading Hotels of the World and Fine Hotels & Resorts. José Antonio Coderch, an icon of 1960s Spanish architecture, is the mastermind behind this hotel. Also known as the “Chocolate Hotel” due to its distinctive and unmistakable brown tile cladding, the hotel mimics the stern of a ship, oriented towards nature, ensuring complete privacy in every room, as well as magnificent views of the Mediterranean Sea and the manicured gardens of pine and palm trees.
Its 137 rooms and suites open onto the Mediterranean with spectacular views that invite a profound connection with the surroundings. Spacious, bright, and designed with a contemporary aesthetic and elegant lines, each room combines sophistication, comfort, and warmth to offer a relaxing experience in perfect harmony with the landscape. A haven where every detail is designed to inspire and make well-being a way of life in the Mediterranean.
Riva Lounge Bar, a unique space
The culinary offering is based on local products that reflect seasonality, resulting in a gastronomic experience that connects guests with the essence of Mallorca through authenticity and excellence.
This concept comes to life in Riva Lounge, a space inspired by the timeless elegance of the legendary Riva yachts and the Mediterranean lifestyle. The menu combines a carefully curated selection of local and Italian specialties made with top-quality ingredients. Its terrace, open to the sea, invites guests to enjoy a relaxed experience to the rhythm of music, while Riva Privée offers a more intimate and exclusive setting to savor a select collection of wines and cheeses. Sophisticated ambiance, panoramic Mediterranean views, ambient lighting, and refined décor are the ingredients that make Riva Lounge a nautical luxury on land.
Pool Club decorated by Alberta Ferretti, an icon of Italian design in Mallorca
Bombón by Alberta Ferretti redefines the pool club concept by fusing the world of Italian haute couture with luxury hospitality and the Mediterranean lifestyle. Conceived as an exclusive seaside retreat, it offers both guests and visitors a sophisticated setting to enjoy gastronomy, relaxation, and the beauty of the surroundings. Its culinary offerings, prepared with the finest local products, invite you to discover a nuanced cuisine in a privileged environment that celebrates the Mediterranean lifestyle. Staying at the Gran Meliá Hotel de Mar is a unique experience in an idyllic setting that one should not miss if one considers oneself a lover of design, hospitality and enjoying a natural environment in one of the most exclusive coves of the Mediterranean.
