Hotel Casa Miranda is a boutique hotel in the old town of Mahon, the capital of Menorca, and it is adults only. Staying in a town house in the centre of the island's main city is a very different experience from a beach resort. Mahon sits on top of a cliff above one of the longest natural harbours in the world, and its old centre is a tangle of streets with tall, colourful houses, small squares, a covered market in an old convent, a Georgian-influenced architecture left by British rule in the eighteenth century and a strong food culture. The Casa Miranda puts you in the middle of that, with the harbour stairway, the shops and the restaurants within a few minutes' walk. It suits couples who like to eat well and wander, travellers who want a few days of culture before or after a beach week, and anyone who prefers a small hotel with personal service to a large complex. Because the hotel is small, it tends to feel quiet and intimate, and the adults-only policy means that is how it stays. There is no beach on the doorstep, but the south-east coast and the harbour boat trips are easy to reach. If you would like to see Menorca as a place where people live, shop, eat and argue about football, and not only as a holiday island, this is a great place to stay.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in the old town of Mahon, close to the harbour, the market and the main streets. Menorca airport is about ten minutes away by road, so a taxi makes arrival simple. The old town is best explored on foot, and parking can be difficult in the narrow streets, so ask the hotel about the best arrangement if you hire a car.
The rooms and facilities
As a boutique hotel, expect a small number of rooms with individual character, and check the room categories, views and breakfast options when you book. Small hotels of this kind may not have a pool or a spa, so check the facilities. The adults-only policy is part of the hotel's identity, so confirm the age rules when you book.
What to do nearby
Walk down to the harbour and take a boat trip along the inlet, visit the covered market and the Xoriguer gin distillery, see the cathedral and the Georgian townhouses, and explore the shops for local sandals, cheese and sobrasada. The restaurants and tapas bars of the old town and the harbour front serve fresh fish, local cheese and the island's famous lobster stew. In the evening the plazas fill with locals and visitors.
Who it suits
Couples, culture lovers and food lovers. It is a good choice for a city break combined with beach days, since the south-east beaches of Binibeca and Punta Prima are within a drive of twenty to thirty minutes.
Good to know
The old town is hilly, with steps and cobbles, so it may not suit those with limited mobility. Streets can be lively on summer evenings and during the fiestas of late June and early September, and rooms facing the street can hear noise. Check when you book for current facilities and any renovation work.
Why stay here
- ✓Boutique hotel in Mahon old town
- ✓Adults-only atmosphere
- ✓Walkable to the harbour and market
- ✓Close to the best restaurants
- ✓About ten minutes from the airport
- ✓Easy boat trips on the harbour
- ✓Intimate, small-scale stay
- ✓Check room types and facilities when you book
Good questions
Is Hotel Casa Miranda adults only?+
Yes, it is an adults-only hotel. Check the age policy when you book.
Is it near the beach?+
It is in the old town of Mahon, so there is no beach on the doorstep. The south-east beaches are a short drive.
Can I walk to the harbour and the market?+
Yes, the harbour, the covered market and the main restaurants are all within a short walk through the old town.
