The Castillo Hotel Son Vida
is in a unique setting of a 13th century medieval castle, surrounded
by 500 hectares of sub-tropical parkland with magnificent views over the Bay of
Palma and two eighteen-hole Golf Courses, one of which is exclusive for Hotel
guests.
The Hotel is modernised with
select, elegant decoration and combines the quality of its establishment
together with good taste and excellent service in order to make your stay
unforgettable.
The Castillo Hotel Son Vida
is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World.
HistoryThe name Son Vida comes from the Majorcan phrase “som d’en Vida”. The surname Vida
arrived in Majorca with the Conquest by King James I in 1229. the original Son Vida Castle was
built by the Marquis de la Torre in 1901 as a token of his affection for his wife.
The art gallery is outstanding with paintings by Ricardo Ankermann, Fausto Morrell,
Francisco Maura and Antoni Ribas, also there is a collection of antique weapons.
During their visits to Majorca, Son Vida Castle was the residence for many famous people,
such as Edward VII of England, the Infanta Isabel and the President of the Spanish Government
in 1906, Antonio Mauro.
Until 1961, during which the inauguration of the Hotel took place and was attended by
members of Monaco’s royal family, Aristotle Onassis and Maria Callas, among other
personalities.