ZEL Hotel Mallorca: How Rafael Nadal created a top hotel on his home island

Zel Hotel Mallorca is located in the capital of Mallorca, in Palma, more precisely in Playa de Palmanova. It is a hotel that was introduced to the market by a tennis star Rafael Nadal, who himself comes from Mallorca. The hotel is entirely designed in the image of his native home. Except that it accommodates a lot more people than Nadal's family house, but its interior is no less impressive.

Zel Hotel Mallorca it lies directly on Playa de Palmanova, a sandy beach on the south coast of Mallorca. The hotel boasts 165 rooms and 21 suites, the interior of which is truly worthy of attention. On the ground floor, guests are welcomed by an open reception area bathed in light, which connects to the restaurant, shop and beach club. Nadal wanted to create an interior that was as similar as possible to his Mediterranean home, and let's face it, he succeeded.

Zel Hotel Mallorca

This is also reflected in some details. A refrigerator filled with cold beer awaits you in the lobby, a record player in the room with vinyl records to play Elvis and BB King. The hotel also has two swimming pools – one overlooking the sea and the beach club and the other hidden in the wellness area. The wellness offers a range of facials, massages and treatments, including a filter-free facial to keep you looking as good as your best Instagram post.

Lovers of good cuisine will not be disappointed either. With a traditional Iberian buffet breakfast, your day will start with a taste of the region's best delicacies. You can dine right at the Beso Beach Club, where you can choose from a range of Spanish specialties – paella with lobster, delicious grilled sea bass, etc.