Gorgeous oasis in a charming mountain town above the Mediterranean sea. I didn't stay at La Residencia as rates were over $1000/night, but I did stay at a house directly across the street and walked the grounds of La Residencia many times while in Deia. La Residencia is a luxurious rustic Mediterranean resort. It's in the slightly-sleepy but incredibly beautiful and charming mountain town of Deia. I ate at La Residencia's Cafe Miro for lunch. Although it was a weekday, it was highly suggested that we make reservations for lunch, and so we did. The experience was positively unforgettable. When we arrived, we were very warmly greeted and taken to our seats. Shortly after, a sommelier greeted us and made some suggestions, though we decided to stick to non-alcoholic beverages for our lunch. Then our server came and provided us with a plethora of information and suggestions. Everyone working here was so nice and professional, the most top-notch service I've ever gotten for lunch. I ordered the grilled angus beef, and my fiance ordered the grilled tuna loin. Both of our dishes were delicious! The house-made cheesecake was suggested to us, and so we ordered it; it was worth it! Light, fluffy, gourmet cheesecake. The views and ambiance were spectacular. Our table overlooked the resort, nestled within the mountains, with a peek of the Mediterranean sea. Definitely the best lunch experience we've ever had! read more

Wonderful service. Attentive. Margarita (front desk/concierge) very receptive and attentive to our needs. Went beyond a five star hotel expectation. ALSO, fabulous, knowledgeable restaurant sommelier (first female sommelier in Mallorca!). She made our dinners EXTRAORDINARY with her spot-on wine selections and warm personality. read more

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I give this a 2 star, as really a 4-star trying to be a 5-star but failing and falling short even as a 4-star on management. Many 4-stars go truly out of their way to be the very best, the most helpful and the most charming. Not this place. Food, service, room, maintenance were all lacking. Not to mention the incredibly soft, old mattress that felt like the ones I've replaced in years past. One tip is if you think you are booking a suite make sure it is not a standard room as was the case with us. We were surprised to find out that our suite was just a room. This entire package can be yours, too, for just $2200/day. (YIKES) Simply inexcusable experience. The pictures reflect lack of storage in our "suite", emphasis on signage everywhere alerting us on how much water we were using to flush a toilet, shower or bathe (have never seen such signs before), and foggy mirrors every time we showered. Our room was a many story walk up outside (didn't realize that in advance) and with a bad back it made it hard to go to and from the room. There was little and slow service at the pool and I felt the staff was both stressed and disinterested. Especially the front desk and concierge team. read more

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Bryce B's review said it all. Few things to add: As a person who is used to driving on paved city roadway and following laws, I highly suggest you hire a driver. Getting to the resort reminds me of driving along the Amalfi coast; its narrow, dirt/rocks, and has steep cliffs that make you wonder if you'll get there in one piece When going out on the boat excursion, the Mediterranean can be quite choppy, so be wary if you get sea sick. Thank goodness breakfast buffet is included, because resort alcohol and lunch can cost a fortune, especially if you want to try everything on the menu! €400 for a standard room was 2013 prices. It's now, €600 give or take, even if planned a few months ahead. Worthy every penny and I'd come back in a heartbeat. read more

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In order to write this review properly, I have to start at the beginning: the drive to Deia. Should you chose to rent a car and drive yourself, be warned. Once off the main road, things get treacherous pretty quickly. The narrow roads twist and turn as you ascend into the mountains. Even in the tiny Fiat 500 I was driving, an encounter with an opposing tour bus almost forced me off the road...and into the side of a shear rock face. Thoroughly frazzled after my harrowing journey, I pulled up to the La Residencia and an instant calm poured over me. La Residencia is an oasis built into the side of a hill and protected on nearly all sides by vertical mountains. To the east, you can see a glimmer of the Mediterranean. The staff greet you with genuine friendliness and the kind of hospitality that an American like myself doesn't see much of back home. There was a slight backup at the reservation desk, so I was whisked to the terrace bar and given a complimentary glass of Cava while waiting. One could get used to the quiet and tranquil setting, gazing at mountains that are so detailed they don't even seem real. The accommodations are both luxurious and rustic, with high beamed ceilings and tile floors. The antique looking four poster bed was incredibly comfortable, with some of the finest lines and pillows I've ever experienced. My room, which was in one of the two original buildings (each 500+ years old), was on the ground floor and easily accessible. Those further up the hill, while perhaps the nicer suites, would have required a steep daily hike up and down occasionally uneven steps. Remember, this is a very old property and many of the installations are original. While Deia itself is rather sleepy with not a lot to do, there are quite a few activities one can take part in while at the resort: --The outdoor pool is one of the nicest I have ever seen. It is pristine and at just the right temperature to cool down after some time in the blazing Spanish sun. There are plenty of sunbeds and umbrellas for those that want a little cover. --The indoor pool, which is adults-only, is also nice but lacks the views and sun exposure. --For the tennis fans out there, there is a very nice facility feature two Plexipave cushioned hard courts, a pro shop and a certified teaching pro in Shayne Tabb. Shayne, an expat from Australia who has been on Mallorca for 14 years, is extremely affable and down-to-earth. His teaching style is firmly rooted in the "modern game", which means an emphasis on heavy topspin groundstrokes. This can be somewhat jarring for those, such as myself, with a preference for flatter strokes. However, for the open minded, a lot can be learned from a few sessions with him. --For the aspiring artists, La Residencia provides the opportunity to both paint, sculpt and fire ceramics. --For the gourmet, there are cooking classes with the hotel's chefs and olive oil tastings. --The Spa at La Residencia is well known throughout Europe and offers one of the widest variety of treatments I have ever seen. After 3 hard days on the tennis courts, I indulged in an 80 minute massage. The combination of my masseuse's deft hands and the essential oils left my sore muscles fit and ready for more exertion. --There is daily boat excursion that is free to hotel guests. It leaves around 10AM and gets back just after noon. Sadly, it was cancelled due to choppy seas the one morning I could have gone. --There is the donkey trail hike, which leads through the property's olive groves and up into the hills. The hotel's donkeys (yes, I am serious) will haul a bounty of food for the gourmet lunch at the end of hike. So, this all sounds great, right? And it was, absolutely no question about it. Just be warned that staying at La Residencia is not cheap, so plan accordingly. My room, which again was just a standard issue guest room, was 400 Euro per night. Accommodations go up dramatically from there, all the way to the uber posh Villa (which, granted, is geared for groups or families) which can run 2500 or more Euro per night. Food and drink are also quite spendy, with an average cocktail running you about 16 Euro and a meal (not including the flagship restaurant, El Olivo) about 40 Euro. Thankfully the outstanding breakfast buffet is included with the room rate. I thoroughly enjoyed my 3 nights at La Residencia and would definitely return here without a second thought. The experience was worth every penny. read more

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