"This year marked our 9th return visit to the Sea Hotel in Can Picafort, and that fact alone probably tells you everything you need to know about how much we love this hotel. We've visited every year since it opened and, barring the pandemic interruption, it has become a firm fixture in our July calendar.
What keeps us coming back year after year is, without doubt, the people. The hotel is very ably led by Kaja, the General Manager, whose attention to detail and commitment to guests shines through in every aspect of the hotel. The restaurant is expertly managed by Christian, supported by familiar faces including Alba, Gregorio and Carmen, alongside new team members each year who are always friendly, professional and extremely well trained. This year we also met Maria from the strawberry farm in Huelva, who was a delight and added another personal touch to our stay.
We normally book a side sea view room, which offers lovely views and a great balcony. This year, however, as it was a special birthday celebration, we stayed in a Junior Suite with direct sea view, and if your budget allows, I would thoroughly recommend it. The extra space makes a real difference, with a comfortable sofa area and plenty of room to relax while enjoying those incredible views over the bay.
The suite is very well equipped. The mini fridge is stocked with a couple of complimentary bottles of water to get you started, and for anything else there's a convenient supermarket directly opposite the hotel. Tea and coffee-making facilities are provided, including a Nespresso-style machine, which was a welcome bonus. The bathroom features a spacious walk-in shower and quality toiletries, including shampoo, conditioner, body wash and body lotion. There are also additional amenities such as a toothbrush and comb in case you've forgotten any essentials.
One tiny suggestion for the next refurbishment: soft-close toilet seats, please!
The food remains one of the highlights of our stay. The breakfast buffet offers something for everyone, with an excellent selection of hot and cold dishes. I particularly enjoyed the days when poached eggs and hollandaise sauce were available. Perhaps next year we could see some sliced avocado added to the breakfast selection to complement it! The addition of smoked salmon was a lovely touch and paired perfectly with the "help yourself" cava available on selected mornings.
I also found myself regularly visiting the omelette station, partly because the food is excellent and partly because it gave me the chance to catch up with the wonderful chef from Granada whom we've got to know over the years. As always, he welcomed us back with a smile sand a big handshake and made us feel like old friends.
The hotel's location is simply unbeatable, sitting directly on one of the most beautiful beaches in Mallorca. Guests can choose between the hotel sunbeds or the beach sunbeds operated by the local council ( €21 this year for two beds and a parasol and they only take cash). However, many visitors don't realise that the hotel also has a large first-floor solarium overlooking the beach, offering fantastic views and easy beach access completely free of charge.
As we left, we were already counting down to next year. Our 10th visit is already in the diary. If you're considering staying here, it's worth signing up to the Grupotel website and booking direct to access any available offers.
A huge thank you to Kaja, Christian and the entire Sea Hotel team for making us feel so welcome yet again.
See you next year!
The Walkers"
