About 200 metres from Cala Major beach, according to the guesthouse, Hostal San Telmo Palma de Mallorca is an adults-only hostal with an outdoor pool and rooms with a private bathroom. It is outside the Old Town, on Palma’s west coast. It is a good fit if you want the beach nearby and do not mind taking the bus into the centre. A hostal is a simple Spanish guesthouse.
Location and getting around
The hostal is at Calle Antoni Gelabert 4. Bellver Castle is about a 25-minute walk away and the Paseo Marítimo, near the Club de Mar, about 35 minutes. Santa Catalina market is about 3 km away and Palma Cathedral (La Seu) about 3.8 km: for the centre, take the bus or a taxi. According to the guesthouse, there is a bus stop about 5 minutes on foot away with a direct connection to the centre.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms are simple, with tiled floors and a private bathroom. You can rent a safe at reception.
The outdoor area is the main feature: a summer outdoor pool on a terrace with sun loungers and a table-tennis table. There is no record of air conditioning or wifi, and it is not specified whether breakfast is served.
Who it suits
- Couples or adult friends looking for a guesthouse without children.
- Guests whose plan is mainly to go down to Cala Major beach.
- Anyone who wants a pool without moving up to a higher-category hotel.
Good to know
- Adults only.
- Check-in is from 13:00 to 20:00; if you will arrive later, check with the guesthouse first. You will be asked for photo ID and a credit card.
- Check-out is until 11:00.
- The pool is seasonal.
- Confirm with the guesthouse whether breakfast is available.
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