Picolo recommends · Hotel in Palma, Mallorca
Can Bordoy Grand House & Garden
A restored palace near La Llotja where breakfast is served in a walled garden, with a pool hidden among the old trees.
Behind a plain door on a side street, the noise of the old town drops away. Can Bordoy has a proper garden, with mature trees and a pool between them, something very few hotels inside Palma’s old walls can match.
The house itself is a restored palace near Plaça de la Llotja and the waterfront. Old walls and furniture sit alongside modern art, bold colour and big beds, and every room is laid out a little differently.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Can Bordoy Grand House & Garden
We picked it for the garden. Having shade, trees and a pool in the middle of the old town changes the whole stay, and the restaurant is good enough that you may not want to eat anywhere else.
This is the expensive end of Palma, and it feels grown-up. Families with small children and anyone travelling on a tight budget will be happier elsewhere in the city.
What you get
- Walled garden with mature trees
- Pool in the garden
- Restaurant worth booking even as a guest
- Breakfast served in the garden
- Individually designed rooms
A day at Can Bordoy Grand House & Garden
- Morning
- Coffee and breakfast at a table under the garden trees.
- Midday
- A wander along the waterfront and past the Gothic La Llotja building.
- Afternoon
- A long swim and a book by the garden pool.
- Evening
- Dinner at the hotel restaurant, then a stroll through the lanes.
Location
Old Town, Palma, Spain
Open in MapsQuestions about Can Bordoy Grand House & Garden
Does Can Bordoy have a pool?
Yes. The pool is in the hotel garden, surrounded by mature trees, which is unusual for a hotel inside Palma’s old town.
Is Can Bordoy suitable for children?
Children can stay, but the mood is quiet and adult. Families with small children usually find a beach resort or a larger city hotel easier.
Where is Can Bordoy Grand House and Garden?
It is on a side street in the old town close to Plaça de la Llotja, a short walk from the harbour and the cathedral.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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