Situated in the small town of Maó-Mahon in the Old Quarter, the
eight-room Hotel Hevresac embodies the island’s unhurried and lo-fi
nature. Part city beach pad and part family home, this
well-furnished bolthole pays homage to a smattering of
Pinterest-approved trends: Nordic firewood fireplaces, feathered
chandeliers and porcelain mosaic tiles – pinned for that bathroom
renovation you haven’t got round to – all feature. You can almost
imagine a modern-day personification of Maó-Mahon perched on the
mustard chesterfield, paintbrush jauntily in hand. This hotel is
one of the more wallet-friendly options on the island – use your
surplus fund to splash out on Menorca‘s signature dish: lobster stew, best enjoyed by
the harbourside.

A former noble’s home in the centre of Mahón – just 180 metres
from the harbour – now turned art hotel, Casa Albertí
fuses period features such as whimsical chandeliers with
hand-picked antique furniture and a revolving art exhibition.
Wooden beams, high ceilings and views across the harbour come as
standard in each of the 15 rooms, while the honesty bar and coffee
sideboard stocked with Menorcan herbal teas and local vino give it
a homely feel. Pick up a glass and take it to the terrace that
overlooks the church spires of the Old Town or borrow a bike
to explore the streets overflowing with top-draw tapas bars.

Swapping hedonism for wholesomeness, the four Frenchmen behind
the Experimental Group picked the pine groves and wildflower-filled
surrounds of sleepy Menorca for their first island foray. Set in 30 hectares of carefully
cultivated grounds, 43 rooms and nine villas with private dipping
pools take root in the 19th-century restored farmhouse. Mixing rustic textures with a flirty
art-deco accent – think natural leather, rough-hewn wood and
curvaceous mirror – designer Dorothée Meilichzon’s interior styling
is the kind that makes you question your flat-pack furniture.
Swapping late-night lights for early mornings is the norm; sign up
to pottery, painting or yoga classes. Fans of the group’s other
properties shouldn’t hide their hip flasks, however, Menorca
Experimental hasn’t completely cast aside the cocktail shakers. In
a nod to the group’s roots, the cocktail menu is delicious and each
drink comes garnished with something picked from the garden.

A 16th-century palace set in the centre of Menorca’s Ciutadella, Can Faustino is an ideal launchpad for exploring the town. Its suites and private villa have touches of leather and marble that give each space a luxurious touch, while double doors open out onto patios overlooking the city and harbour. The spa, however, is this stay’s crown jewel. Set in a grotto, it has an indoor swimming pool and a hammam, so you can relax after a horseback ride along the coast or hours of wandering around town.

Farm-to-table is a way of life on this island that is still very much in touch with its pastoral roots, so expect stays that offer yoghurt made on-site and heirloom tomatoes straight from the garden. Son Vives, a destination for agritourism, fully embraces this bucolic lifestyle. In addition to producing its own cheese, the hotel’s owners manage an organic vegetable garden, so meals are the main event during a stay here. The 12-bedroom farmhouse is located on a hill that’s slightly more inland, giving visitors a taste of local island life that differs from the typical sea-and-sand getaway. Indulge in daily on-site yoga and organic meals away from any crowds whatsoever.

Owned by the Mercadal family since the 14th century, this green-shuttered mansion is completely out of the way, making rest and relaxation the order of the day during a stay here. Surrounded by olive trees, it’s a favourite hideaway among stylish young couples and foodies on the hunt for something new. The farm-to-table experience here is very special, particularly when taken in the Jardí dels Ullastres under a sprawling tree decked out with lanterns. Working up an appetite with a stroll around the property followed by a dip in the pool. Spend the late afternoon sunbathing on your room’s terrace while you watch the farmhouse’s pale pink stone catches the idly setting sun.

A boutique hotel in the old part of Mahón, Casa Ládico embraces all that Menorca stands for: a slower pace of life, seasonal local produce and naps in dappled sunlight (there’s massive windows to thank for that). The poolside pergola is where you’ll want to languidly sip on glasses of white wine and order fresh fish drizzled with the island’s olive oil and a squeeze of lemon. While this hotel an ideal starting point for exploring Menorca’s capital on foot, its rooms are surprisingly spacious for a place in the historic centre and the beds are ultra comfortable – ideal for putting your feet up at the end of the day.

A self-proclaimed “alternative hotel”, Petit Maó is as chilled out as hotels come. The rooms are stripped back with exposed wooden beams, pillowy beds and bleached-out stucco walls. The low-key vibe lends itself to lazy mornings spent under freshly laundered linens followed by catching up on reading by the pool in the garden. When you’re keen to set out on an adventure, the hotel can arrange a picnic basket brimming with local cheese and bottles of cava, as well as bikes for you to take on an excursion around the island.

A low-slung farmhouse on a remote property, this former dairy farm has been refitted to offer guests the most comfortable accommodation. Whether your stable-turned-suite has huge French doors that swing out onto either a terrace or a private swimming pool, you’ll find yourself floating between the indoor and outdoor spaces. The Oasis pool is the hotel’s hub, where one can easily spend the entire day lounging with a stack of magazines and the restaurant’s dark chocolate brownie with mint ice cream. Feel like venturing off the property? Binigaus beach is only a short walk away, and is so secluded that you’ll likely have a cove to yourself – a luxury that’s next to impossible to find in Ibiza. If you’re the sporty type that needs to keep busy, the hotel can also organise a day of sailing.

A luxury boutique hotel set in an 18th-century country house, Sant Joan de Binissaida is by far one of the chicest stays on the island. With a gorgeous wrap-around terrace dripping with bougainvillea, it’s our top choice for an extra-special getaway (think: honeymoon sundowners). You’ll likely see a load of Missoni beach cover-ups as you indulge in the Bini brunch by the pool, as well as the latest Net-a-Porter lookbook come happy hour. The sprawling 12-room property has its own vegetable garden and super-size swimming pool minutes from the beach.

Perched on Carrer de Sant Cristòfol in Ciutadella de Menorca, Tres Sants offers a bohemian getaway on a reasonable budget. Each of this boutique hotel’s eight rooms is unique, and many have alluring canopy beds and terraces overlooking the city’s Sant Josep church. The candlelit underground spa, complete with an indoor pool and steam room, is one of the highlights of this hotel. Amateur artists looking to sketch the town’s buildings from the rooftop should book the Bohemi apartment, which was once an artist’s workshop.

Overlooking the sea, Torralbenc is a former farm that’s been restored as a chic getaway. Not too far from wide swathes of beach, it’s a top choice for athletic folk hankering after days of horseback riding along the shore, swimming or merely tanning for hours on end. Those in need of some Zen will rejoice at the yoga retreat offering, which includes vegan or vegetarian menus and two daily outdoor yoga classes. Rooms with private plunge pools and views of the Mediterranean Sea serve as the perfect space to rest before re-emerging for dinner at the restaurant, which has Michelin-starred chef Gorka Txapartegi as its advisor, and blends Basque flavours with produce and wine fresh from the property.