The setting is stunning with fabulous views and Valdemossa itself is a super base. However you do need a car both to get to El Encinar, from El Elcinar to /from Valdemossa and to anywhere else. Yes the bus from Palma stops right outside and is a regular and frequent service to Soller so it can be done without a... More

El Encinars appartments are spacey, but somewhat dated, but the view is breathtaking. The reception area and the restaurant are very nice, and the pool area is wonderful and peaceful. We spent only two nights - two middle aged grown-ups and a teenage boy - and were glad we hadn't booked more. Unless you want to walk in the mountains,... More

My daughter and I booked a couple of days at this hotel as the antithesis of visiting family residing in a busier resort, and it could not have worked out any better. I was originally a little nervous of negotiating the mountainous roads, but with care, there were no problems at all. From the moment we arrived at the hotel,... More

We stayed here for 11 nights in early September 2008. The Hotel is a little dated but very clean and comfy. Must try for a room on the seaward side, the views and sunsets are breathtaking. The pool is fine with a self-service bar, just note what you've had and pay at reception or add it to your room. Most... More

This hotel situates in the mountains, in a beautiful quiet spot. It is a peaceful, tranquil place, beautiful garden, OK pool, amazing view to the sea. Tasteful interior, helpful staff - everything clean and cozy. The only to things, that MIGHT disturb you, are the cars passing by on the road, that is just in front of the hotel building... More

We spent five days at El Encinar in August 2006, having stayed on two previous occasions also. There has been a change of management and it was clear that the new people were finding their feet. On arrival, we were informed that there had been an error in the booking and that we couldn't have an apartment for that night.... More

We have stayed three times at El Encinar and we feel it to be superb value. Around £60 a day will get you a basic but adequate and spacious apartment with a simply stunning view. Cornelius the owner is friendly and welcoming, the public rooms charming and the pool area absolutely stunning. The pool is large and never busy -... More