StayCatalina Boutique Apartments

Rooms

The 5 apartments are arranged over 4 floors, and share a common aesthetic of white-washed floors and bespoke hand-painted bed headboards. There's vintage furniture, custom-made tables with inlaid coins, and cedar doors are reclaimed from the original building.

On the ground floor are 2 Patio Studios, which mirror each other in layout, and give onto a terrace with planters to the rear. The next 2 floors have a 2-Bedroom Apartment apiece, with 2 bedrooms and bathrooms, the largest living/dining/cooking spaces, and either a terrace or a covered porch to the rear. Best for families or friends, these also share the roof terrace which has fine views over Santa Catalina, the windmills and the harbour beyond.

We slept blissfully in the Penthouse; its second bedroom is a single, so the apartment is ideal for a couple or family of 3. We appreciated the luxury of having 2 terraces, to front and back, for alfresco meals and wonderful light.

Features include:

• Bathrobes
• Hairdryer
• Safe box
• WiFi

Eating

Breakfast baskets are available from 8am (our complete i.e. large basket was consumed on our private terrace in the sunshine listening to church bells). You get a comprehensive selection of cheese, Iberico ham, freshly-squeezed orange juice and pastries, along with warm boiled eggs, olives and muesli. The continental basket is offered as a smaller alternative.

Each kitchenette has a coffee machine and full gamut of equipment from blender to microwave for you to prepare meals. Handily, you're around the corner from the excellent covered Market (open 7am-5pm Mon-Sat) for groceries. Nearby Thomas' Bakeshop sells excellent sourdough bread.

Santa Catalina is renowned for its restaurants; there are dozens to choose from. As a cool breakfast/brunch alternative, hip cafe Santina serves delicious healthy local fare with a creative vibe. Felix also recommended authentic tapas tavern Patxi for dinner, 3 minutes away, where you can dine on Basque-style squid, padron peppers and black pudding topped by a dainty quail's egg.

Features include:

• Coffee maker
• Dishwasher
• Food blender
• Fridge
• Hob or stove
• Kids' meals
• Kitchenette
• Microwave
• Oven
• Restaurants nearby
• Toaster
• Breakfast basket on request

Activities

Kids

Mallorca is a superb family destination, and Palma works well for children. Sights in the Old Town are all easily walkable, there are shops and restaurants galore, and the airport is only 20 minutes away in a taxi.

This self-catering apart-hotel has everything a family would need to make themselves at home. All 3 of the apartments that can host families occupy an entire floor so no need to worry about the neighbours. You're on a quiet one-way street.

Best for:

All ages

Family friendly accommodation:

Apartments 3 and 4 are the largest with 2 double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms apiece (one with a bath). They share access to the roof terrace with sunloungers and outside shower. The Penthouse Apartment has a double bedroom and single bedroom so is perfect for families of 3 (shared shower bathroom). These apartments each have a washing machine.

Cots Available, Family Rooms

Distances:

• Airport: 20 minutes' drive
• Hospital: 10 minutes' drive
• Shops: a 1-minute walk

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

StayCatalina is in the gentrifying neighbourhood of Santa Catalina, to the west of Palma de Mallorca's historic centre.

By Air:
Fly to Palma de Mallorca (11.5km). Click on the links below for a list of airlines serving this airport.

From the Airport
A taxi takes about 15-20 minutes depending on traffic. Alternatively the Airport Bus number 1 stops in Avenida Argentina, 300m from the apart-hotel.

By Car:
For car rentals, click here to see our recommendations. You can collect your car at the airport when you land and park on the street 50m away for free.

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

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