Aparthotel HG Jardin de Menorca

About Aparthotel HG Jardin de Menorca

Aparthotel HG Jardin de Menorca suits families and travellers who want apartment space with hotel services. The four-star aparthotel stands in the Son Bou area of Menorca's south coast, about 1.6 km from the long beach there. Kitchenettes and family rooms make it practical for anyone staying a week or more, and the pool, garden and games room give children room between outings. Couples who prefer their own kitchen and a quiet base fit here too. It holds 4.2 out of 5 from 1,028 reviews.

The building is an aparthotel rather than a plain hotel, so the day runs at your own pace: breakfast is served if you want it, and the kitchenette covers the rest. Air conditioning, a balcony, a safe and a bath appear in the listed facilities, along with a fitness centre, squash court, table tennis and massage. Guests arriving late can use the 24-hour front desk. The tone is relaxed and child-friendly rather than dressy, and the garden and terrace give the stay an outdoor centre.

Location: Son Bou

Son Bou sits on Menorca's south coast, where the Migjorn limestone gives white sand and shallow water under pine. The beach is the longest on the island, backed by dunes and a wetland strip that draws birds. The resort around it is low-rise and easy-going, with the facilities of a holiday village rather than a town. Aparthotel HG Jardin de Menorca sits about 1.6 km from the sand, close enough to walk in the morning and far enough to sleep away from the busiest stretch.

Walking covers the beach at Son Bou and the streets of the resort around it. Everything else rewards a car: Cala en Porter is about 7.1 km away, Es Mercadal and the road up Monte Toro about 9.1 km, and Maó port about 17 km. The hotel lists car rental, free parking and a shuttle service. In July and August the south coast fills and the sand gets busy early; in May, June and September the same coves feel open, though some seasonal places shut outside the summer.

Rooms and facilities

The listed facilities point to apartments with their own kitchenette, refrigerator and bath, plus a balcony, air conditioning, a telephone, a safe and toiletries. Couples can treat the kitchenette as a breakfast counter and eat out in the evening; families get the fridge and the extra space that a hotel room rarely offers. Family rooms and cots are listed, and non-smoking rooms can be requested. Confirm the layout and the floor with the property when booking.

Late arrivals are covered by the 24-hour front desk, and room service is listed for nights when nobody wants to go out again. Cleaning and laundry service take care of longer stays, and lifts make upper floors simple with luggage or a pushchair. Anything that matters to your stay, from cot placement to a quiet room away from the entertainment, is worth confirming directly with Aparthotel HG Jardin de Menorca before arrival, since allocations vary by building and season.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) lies about 14 km from Aparthotel HG Jardin de Menorca in a straight line. Taxis and hire cars cover the run; the hotel lists a car rental service and free parking if you pick up a vehicle at the airport instead. Buses from the airport run to Maó, and summer services reach the resorts. Check the island bus operator for the line that serves Son Bou, and ask the hotel which stop is closest.

Maó port is about 17 km away in a straight line, the arrival point for overnight ferries from Barcelona and for boats from Palma; Ciutadella, with its own port, is further west. From the port, the drive crosses the island to the south coast. Son Bou itself is about 1.6 km from the aparthotel, Cala en Porter about 7.1 km, and Es Mercadal, under Monte Toro, about 9.1 km. Winter brings fewer flights and ferries, so check times with the operators before fixing a date.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Son Bou beach, the longest on Menorca, is about 1.6 km away, with dunes and a wetland behind it. Cala en Porter, a deep cove between high cliffs, lies about 7.1 km off, and Cala Macarella, one of the white sand coves under pine on the Migjorn coast, about 11.4 km. Arrive early at the southern coves in summer, when car parks fill. Es Mercadal, a small town at the foot of Monte Toro, is about 9.1 km away and makes a practical stop for supplies.

Menorca's kitchen is plain and coastal. Mahón-Menorca cheese carries a protected designation of origin and appears on most menus, often with olive oil and bread. Fornells, in the north, is known for caldereta de llagosta, the lobster stew, though it sits a long drive from Son Bou. Fish, rice dishes and vegetable stews fill the rest. Self-catering guests at Aparthotel HG Jardin de Menorca can shop in Es Mercadal and cook in the kitchenette, or eat out along the south coast in the evening.

A day from Aparthotel HG Jardin de Menorca

Start with breakfast at Aparthotel HG Jardin de Menorca, then walk or drive the 1.6 km to Son Bou beach for a morning swim on the longest sand on the island. Move on to Cala en Porter, about 7.1 km from the hotel, for a second cove between high cliffs, or save the longer run to Cala Macarella, about 11.4 km, for a day when you leave early. Lunch at the apartment keeps the afternoon flexible.

In the afternoon, drive the short 3.6 km to a talayotic village, one of the prehistoric sites that put Talayotic Menorca on the World Heritage list in 2023. Later, climb to Monte Toro, about 9.3 km away and roughly 358 m high, for the sanctuary and the view across both coasts. Return to Son Bou for a late swim or the pool at the hotel, then eat on the terrace or in the resort. Keep the evening simple; the 24-hour front desk means no rush.

Practical tips

Much of Menorca's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so check the opening dates of Aparthotel HG Jardin de Menorca with the property before booking a winter stay. July and August are the peak, when Son Bou and the southern coves are busiest and summer buses run. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax is charged per person per night by the accommodation; rates depend on the type of accommodation and the season, fall in low season and for longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt. Check the Govern de les Illes Balears for current rates.

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