Can Alberti

Rooms

The 14 serene and uncluttered bedrooms are spread across 3 floors, ranging from a standard Cozy Room next to the roof terrace to a larger Deluxe Room by the ground-floor courtyard and a few super spacious Suites. There's also a Terrace Suite with a large sitting room that can become a second bedroom, sleeping 4-5. All are awash with light thanks to muslin curtains, whitewashed walls, high ceilings, and tiled floors that are cool underfoot. Simple furniture with a sprinkling of retro pieces (a Modernist chair, a Deco mirror, a pale vintage mobile) adds to the sense of calm.

This being an old house, the shutters squeak a bit when the wind is blowing, and the soundproofing between floors isn’t perfect, but the beds are comfy, the sheets are crisp, and air-con runs throughout. Ensuite bathrooms are white with heated towel rails and immaculate showers (two rooms have baths too), and you get a hairdryer and a few toiletries. Note that some rooms lack wardrobes.

Features include:

• Air conditioning
• Central heating
• Fan
• Hairdryer
• In-room treatments available
• Radio
• Safe box
• Toiletries
• WiFi

Eating

Breakfast is served on the charming patio and is ample, delicious and different every day. The cold cuts and cheeses come from the best farms on Menorca; the breads and pastries are from the only wood-fired oven on the island. The coffee is very good, and the fruits, tomatoes and jams are organic.

Next to the patio is the kitchen, tiled in aquas and greens. You’re welcome to use it - a big plus for those who like to feel at home when they’re away. It has a Nespresso machine for coffees, and an honesty fridge stocked with Menorcan wines. Take a glass of the island's finest up to the terrace at sunset to watch the sun sink over Mahón's red rooftops.

For other meals, Mahón has a wealth of restaurants, cafés and bars. For creative tapas, head for Ses Forquilles.

Features include:

• Breakfast
• Restaurants nearby

Activities

• Rent one of the electric bikes and explore town. The first British governor moved the capital of the island to Mahón in 1722 – hence the grand houses with their fanlights and brass knockers, and the Georgian clock on the town hall
  
• Borrow towels and parasols and head for the beach. Closest is Es Grau, whose warm, shallow waters are great for families and snorkellers; here too are the dunes of the S’Albufera des Grau nature reserve
  
• Hire kayaks and drive 20 minutes south, to pine-fringed coves with white sand and turquoise waters. Families will like Cala Binibequer, with sun loungers and a snack bar. Purists may prefer the natural beauty of tiny Cala Binidali
  
• Walk to the bus station and head off to Ciutadella’s lively port and picturesque old town, on the other side of the island - the express bus takes 55 minutes
  
• Head to nearby sister hotel Jardi de Ses Bruixes for a relaxing afternoon at their spa

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Cycling
• Historical sites
• Kayaking
• Shopping / markets
• Snorkelling
• Swimming

Kids

To maintain Can Alberti's relaxed atmosphere, only kids aged 12 and up are allowed.

Best for:

Teens (over 12)

Family friendly accommodation:

The Terrace Suite has a sitting room that can become a bedroom for 2, and it can also accommodate an extra bed. The suites can take a rollaway bed.

Distances:

• Airport: 15-minute drive
• Hospital: 15-minute drive
• Shop: 2-minute walk

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

Can Alberti is in the old town of Menorca's capital, Mahón (Maó). It's on the east coast of the island.

By Air:
Mahon (5km away) is Menorca's only airport. It's served by a range of airlines.

From the Airport
You can take a taxi from the airport, but if you plan to explore the wider island you might want to hire a car. Street parking in Mahón is metered, but there is a cheap car park a 10-minute walk from the hotel.

Detailed directions will be sent to you when you book through i-escape.