Sa Creu Nova Petit Palais Art & Spa, Campos, Mallorca

Situated in the rural town of Campos in the southeast of the island, the hotel is a 25 minute drive from Palma airport. There are numerous beautiful beaches and coves nearby, as well as the mature cactus gardens of Botanicactus. Lovely Es Trenc beach and the natural salt marshes of Es Salobrar with their wild flock of flamingos are within a 20-minute drive, as is the port of Colonia de Sant Jordi where you can take a boat trip to Cabrera Island national park.

By plane: there are direct flights from London (2 hours 25 mins), Manchester (2 hours 40 mins) and Edinburgh (3 hours). The hotel is a 25-minute drive from Palma de Mallorca airport. The hotel offers guests free parking. Book flights to Palma.

This hotel possesses the winning combination of excellent modern interior design against a framework of sensitively restored historic buildings that showcase classic Mallorcan architecture. Add the striking artworks - such as sculptor Fernando Suárez's suspended bronze figure by the restaurant entrance - and staying here is a delight.

The staff are friendly, efficient and knowledgeable about local attractions. They can enhance your stay by organising yoga and pilates sessions, wine and olive oil tastings, picnics for a day at the beach, boat trips, water sports, golf, horse riding and hiking excursions. As well as the spa, there's a fitness area, an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. There are two high-end restaurants and a cocktail bar.

• Bars
• Restaurants
• Swimming pools
• Sun terrace
• Spa facilities
• Fitness centre
• Free car parking
• Free Wi-Fi

The spacious guest rooms have a natural décor and exude atmosphere, having exposed stone walls, wood floors and beautiful artworks, furnishings, furniture and textiles. Most have a verandah or patio. Bathrooms have a walk-in shower and separate bath.

Room types: Junior Superior Suite, Junior Deluxe Suite, Junior Grand Deluxe Suite, Junior Premium Suite, Presidential Duplex Suite

Key amenities: ensuite with bathtub and luxury toiletries, bath robes and slippers, TV, Nespresso coffee machine, free Wi-Fi

The hotel has two gastronomic restaurants: Tess de Mar, which offers Mallorcan and more general Mediterranean cuisine using local meats and fish, and vegetables from the hotel's allotment, and the intimate Japanese restaurant Kairiku, for a maximum of ten guests. An excellent wine list is available, as well as Japanese beers and sake at Kairiku. Es Vicari Cocktail Bar completes the excellent food and drink choices here.

Tess de Mar: Mallorcan and Mediterranean cuisine. All day-menu, six days a week (breakfast only on Tue).

Kairiku: Intimate (ten covers) Omakase Japenese restaurant. Open Tue-Sun for dinner. Five-course chef's menu from €95.