Virgin Limited Edition to Open 28-Room Luxury Hotel in Mallorca

(15 May 2022, 08:24 +07)  Virgin Limited Edition, Sir Richard Branson’s luxury collection of hotels and retreats, has unveiled plans to open a 28-bedroom hotel on its Son Bunyola Estate in the stunning Tramuntana region of Mallorca.

The Son Bunyola Hotel, already under construction, is scheduled to open in summer 2023 with bookings opening later this year.

The development be part of a spectacular 810-acre estate, positioned on an UNESCO World Heritage Site, which already occupies the collection’s three stand-alone private villas - Sa Punta de S’Aguila, Sa Terra Rotja and Son Balagueret.

Dating back to the 15th century and surrounded by vines, citrus fruit trees, almond and olive trees, the Finca is a historical monument, central to the private estate and fundamental to the history of the local area. The hotel will retain all the original features of the Finca.

Rendering of the exterior of the Son Bunyola Hotel

Jon Brown, Managing Director of Virgin Limited Edition, said, “The north west coast of Mallorca has always been a very special place for Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Limited Edition. We are absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to restore this beautiful monument and honour its rich history, and look forward to welcoming another small luxury hotel to our portfolio – not least inviting guests across the globe to discover this unspoilt corner of the world.”

The hotel will comprise of the main Finca and the Tafona, which previously contained the historic olive press as well as several annexe buildings which will house 28 rooms and suites, including two showcase Tower Suites – one of which was originally a medieval defence tower built in the 15th century.

The hotel will offer two restaurants, lounges, several external dining terraces and a brand new swimming pool with views of the surrounding countryside and Mallorca’s famous Foradada.

Sustainability is rooted at the heart of this conservation project, much like all Virgin Limited Edition properties, with a number of key initiatives being fundamental to the early stages of design.

Hot water for the hotel will be pre-heated using energy collected from the air conditioning and refrigeration cooling systems; while the installation of a biomass boiler is to be powered by recycled wood chippings.

The buildings thermal insulation has been upgraded and water is being collected and reused for irrigation, whilst the addition of a building management system will be introduced throughout the hotel to monitor and control lighting, air conditioning and power consumption within the property.

The company has appointed Rialto Living as interior designer.