Rotana La Reserva Is Now Complete: A 200-Hectare Countryside Sanctuary Near Manacor, With Andreu Genestra Running the Kitchen
Mallorca’s newest five-star opening is not on the coast. On October 8, 2026, Rotana La Reserva opened its 24-room hotel on a historic estate near Manacor, completing a 200-hectare countryside resort built around a private golf course, an established agroturismo and a serious culinary program led by Mallorcan chef Andreu Genestra.
That distinction matters. Rotana is for travelers who want interior Mallorca to be the destination, not a scenic detour between beach days. It is also a practical base for guests visiting the Rafa Nadal Academy, approximately five minutes away by car.
Rotana La Reserva’s scale can be misleading if you think of it as one hotel building. The estate brings together three different components: the new five-star hotel, Es Mayolet and the private nine-hole golf club.
| Option | Best suited to | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Five-star hotel | Couples or small groups seeking full-service comfort | 24 rooms and suites, with the new hotel’s main facilities and dining |
| Es Mayolet | Guests drawn to a smaller agroturismo atmosphere | 10 rooms in the valley, closely connected to the estate’s agricultural setting |
| Private golf club | Golfers who want a round without making a course the whole itinerary | Nine holes within the estate; initiation is also offered |
The hotel stands higher on the property, looking over the golf course and valley. Es Mayolet sits lower, amid the agricultural heart of the estate. That separation gives you a real choice of mood, not just a different room category. Check the exact accommodation and facilities attached to your booking before deciding which part fits your trip.
Pro Tip: If your priority is hotel service and easy access to the new restaurants, compare the five-star hotel first. If the appeal is a quieter, more intimate finca-style stay, ask specifically about Es Mayolet. The distinction is unambiguous; don’t assume the two accommodations are interchangeable.
The estate’s story predates the hotel. Juan Ramón Theler and his wife, Princess Loretta zu Sayn-Wittgenstein, acquired the property in 1997 and developed it into one of Mallorca’s early high-end agroturismo projects. Over the years, it became a discreet retreat for public figures including Boris Becker, Elle Macpherson and Mónica Naranjo.
The new hotel’s architecture and interiors are by Shanghai-based Kokaistudios, founded by Italian architects Filippo Gabbiani and Andrea Destefanis. Their approach works with the existing character of the 17th-century estate: natural stone, handmade plaster, wood beams and terracotta floors, softened by olive, sage and earth tones. The aim is continuity with the finca, not a visual reset.
Outside, a heated infinity pool looks across the valley and golf course. A 4,000-square-metre sensory garden is arranged into themed areas for water, touch, fire, music and aromatherapy. The Japanese-inspired spa and gym are expected before the end of 2026; confirm operating dates before planning a stay around either facility.
The culinary appointment is the most consequential part of the opening. Andreu Genestra, a Mallorcan chef with a Michelin star and two Repsol Suns, directs the food program alongside executive chef Irene Lluch. The emphasis is local produce, seasonality and island flavors, interpreted across several formats rather than confined to a single formal dining room.
At Rotana, the all-day menu moves from Mallorcan staples (pa amb oli, brossat with honey and seasonal fruit, and ensaimadas) to more familiar lunch options such as pesto pasta with stracciatella, an al ast chicken club sandwich, a matured-beef smash burger and sea bass with trampó.
La Terraza is the evening choice: open-air, fire-led cooking, with views over the valley, vineyards and golf course. The menu ranges from red prawns baked in salt and grilled squid with pistachio and apricot vinaigrette to Iberian presa, a 300-gram matured entrecôte, whole sea bass and turbot.
Both hotel restaurants are open to outside visitors, an important detail for anyone staying elsewhere in the east or central interior. El Patio, a more intimate chef’s-table concept, is planned as a pop-up experience with a tasting menu created by Genestra and executed by Lluch. Treat it as forthcoming until the estate confirms dates and reservations. At Es Mayolet, Sa Vinya des Mayolet adds a terrace facing the vineyards and a separate, agricultural setting for a meal.
Pro Tip: For a particular dinner date, reserve as soon as your travel plans are settled. As a planning buffer, allow two to four weeks for peak-season dates or a larger party; verify current availability directly with the restaurant. Check the official gastronomy and reservations information before finalizing your itinerary.
Rotana’s appeal is not that it puts every Mallorca highlight on your doorstep. It doesn’t. Its value is the opposite: a private, self-contained countryside setting with enough infrastructure to make staying on the estate rewarding, while Manacor and the Rafa Nadal Academy are close by.
The activity list is deliberately broad: horseback riding, golf initiation, hiking trails through the reserve, dinners among the vineyards, and hot-air balloon or helicopter flights. The estate has a heliport. Tennis training at the Rafa Nadal Academy can anchor a family trip or sports-focused stay; confirm program availability and transport timing directly with the Academy and the hotel.
A car or pre-arranged driver is the sensible allocation for exploring beyond the estate. Do not plan on treating this as a walk-out-to-the-beach address. For American visitors, also keep local payments in euros: if a card terminal offers to charge you in U.S. dollars, choosing euros generally avoids the terminal’s own conversion rate. Confirm what is included in your accommodation and activity bookings rather than assuming access to every estate facility.
The island doesn’t forgive assumption. Confirm your restaurant, transport and activity arrangements before arrival, especially if your visit depends on the new spa, El Patio or a specific Academy program.
Choose Rotana if you want privacy, an on-estate dining program and a slower, interior-Mallorca rhythm. It is particularly compelling for couples combining golf and food, families with a tennis or training focus, and travelers who have already experienced the coast and want a different perspective.
It is not a substitute for a private villa if your priority is a fully independent home, multiple bedrooms or exclusive use of a property. In a search for luxury fincas Mallorca or a luxury villa Mallorca, the right answer depends on whether you value hotel service and shared facilities, or private space and control of your own schedule. Rotana makes the former case convincingly.
For a broader Mallorca luxury travel guide, treat this opening as a new anchor for the island’s interior, not a universal base for every itinerary. We can help you compare it with privately vetted residences, layer in golf, dining or Academy arrangements, and build a stay that fits your priorities. Explore our curated Mallorca residences, on-island experiences, or start an inquiry for bespoke travel Mallorca planning and a responsive Mallorca concierge service.
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