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A 19th-century military fortress on the Bay of Palma, now an adults-only hideaway
- Two MICHELIN Keys
- Adults only (15+)
- Rock-cut suites
- Small Luxury Hotels of the World
The story
At the southern entrance to the Bay of Palma, a 19th-century fortress called Cap Enderrocat once guarded the approach to the city. It was built as a military defence, with bunkers, gun positions and walls cut into the cliffs, and was later decommissioned.
The Mallorcan architect Antonio Obrador took on the site and turned it into a hotel without erasing its past. Former soldiers’ quarters, watchtowers and the places where cannons once hid became rooms and suites, and even glass-topped loading carts now serve as cocktail tables.
Today Cap Rocat has about 30 rooms and suites on around 88 acres of protected coastline, stretching for some two kilometres along the sea. It is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and holds two MICHELIN Keys.
At a glance
- Where
- Private headland at the entrance to the Bay of Palma, near Cala Blava
- Open since
- Converted from a 19th-century fortress
- Rooms
- About 30 rooms and suites
- Dining
- Fortress Restaurant and Cala de la Reina by the sea
- Wellness
- Spa cut into the limestone, with a 25 m saltwater pool
- Pool
- Private plunge pools in the Sentinel suites
- Children
- Guests aged 15 and over only
- Season
- Closed mid-November to mid-March
- Nearest airport
- Palma, about 25 minutes by car
Why book it
Sleep in a fortress
Rooms sit in former watchtowers, bunkers and gun positions, and no two are alike.
Sentinel suites
Suites carved into the rock face come with their own plunge pools and total privacy.
A spa underground
The spa is cut into the fortress’s limestone, with a 25-metre saltwater pool below ground.
Palma nearby
The old town and airport are close, yet the headland feels far from everything.
Amenities
Food and drink
- Fortress Restaurant, seasonal Mediterranean
- Cala de la Reina, open-air by the water
- Cocktails among the old walls
Wellness
- Spa by Antonio Obrador
- 25 m underground saltwater pool
Pool and outdoors
- Private rock beach with direct access
- Plunge pools in Sentinel suites
- 88 acres of protected coast
Experiences
- History tours of the fortress
- Bikes to explore the headland
Service
- Shuttle around the estate
- One fully adapted room
Did you know?
Built for a war
Sources describe the fortress as built to defend the Bay of Palma in the 19th century.
Furniture from the fort
Old loading carts topped with glass are used as tables in the lounges.
No pets
The hotel does not accept pets, keeping it quiet for adult guests.
Good to know
Best for
- Couples and honeymooners
- History and architecture lovers
- Travellers who want privacy
- Guests who want Palma close by
Think twice if
- You travel with children under 15
- You want a sandy beach
- You visit between mid-November and mid-March
- You want a big resort with many restaurants
Cap Rocat is seasonal and only accepts guests aged 15 and over. Pets are not allowed.
Location
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See it side by side
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Last checked: October 2026. Sources: MICHELIN Guide, Small Luxury Hotels of the World, The Independent, The Luxury Editor, Indagare, Tablet Hotels. Facts change: please confirm details with the hotel when booking. We may earn a commission.