Nakar Hotel is a contemporary four-star hotel on Avinguda Jaume III, the smart shopping boulevard that links the Passeig des Born with the Plaça d'Espanya side of Palma. The building dates from the 1960s, and it has been thoroughly renewed inside, with bright, modern rooms, a lively ground-floor restaurant and a rooftop terrace with a sweeping view of the old town and the cathedral. The hotel has 57 rooms, from standard doubles to suites, and several room types have balconies or a jetted tub, which makes it popular with couples who like a little indulgence. The wellness area is a real draw, with a spa, sauna, steam room, Turkish bath and hot tub, plus massages and facial treatments. The pools include an indoor pool for the cooler months and an outdoor pool with a swim-up bar for summer. Most of the main sights are within a short walk, so you can leave the car at home and still reach the cathedral, the Arab baths and the tapas bars of the old town in minutes.
Location and getting around
Avinguda Jaume III is one of the best shopping streets in Palma, lined with department stores, boutiques and cafés, and it ends at the Passeig des Born. The cathedral, the Paseo Marítimo promenade and La Rambla are all about five to ten minutes on foot. For the Sóller train and the airport bus, the Plaça d'Espanya station is about a quarter of an hour on foot, and the airport itself is a short taxi ride.
The hotel can arrange an airport shuttle on request for an extra charge. There is no parking in the hotel, but nearby car parks are available at a daily rate.
The rooms
The hotel offers a wide choice, from compact doubles to larger rooms with balconies, deluxe rooms with jetted tubs, superior rooms, suites and connecting rooms for families. Rooms have a desk, a minibar, a safe and a large flat-screen television. Because the hotel stands on a busy boulevard, ask for a room on an upper floor or at the back if you value a quiet night. It is also sensible to confirm the air-conditioning arrangements when you book if you are travelling in high summer.
Who it suits
Couples who want a spa and a pool in the old town, groups of friends and families who need connecting rooms, and visitors who enjoy shopping and eating out. The rooftop terrace is a pleasant place for a sunset drink. Those who prefer a historic palace atmosphere will find the style here more modern than at the courtyard hotels nearby.
Good to know
Breakfast is available for an additional charge and is well reviewed by guests. The restaurant on the ground floor is led by a local chef and is open to non-residents, so book a table in the evening. Pets are accepted for a fee. The outdoor pool is compact, so do not expect a large resort pool, but the combination of pool, spa and rooftop terrace is unusual for the old town. A small local tourist tax is added per person per night, with children under sixteen exempt.
Why stay here
- ✓Spa with sauna and steam room
- ✓Turkish bath and hot tub
- ✓Indoor pool
- ✓Outdoor pool with swim-up bar
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Restaurant by a local chef
- ✓Bike rental
- ✓Airport shuttle on request
Good questions
Where is Nakar Hotel?+
It is on Avinguda Jaume III 21 in Palma's old town, about five to ten minutes on foot from the cathedral and the Passeig des Born.
Does Nakar Hotel have a spa?+
Yes, there is a full spa with a sauna, steam room, Turkish bath, hot tub and massage and beauty treatments.
Does Nakar Hotel have parking?+
There is no parking at the hotel itself, but nearby car parks are available at a daily rate. Ask the hotel for advice when you book.
