Hotel S'Antiga Adults Only

About Hotel S'Antiga Adults Only

Hotel S'Antiga Adults Only suits couples and adult groups who want a grown-up base in the middle of Menorca rather than a coastal strip. It is a three-star, adults-only hotel on Carrer Del General Albertí in Es Mercadal, the inland market town at the foot of Monte Toro. The north coast is close: Fornells is 8.1 km away and Arenal d'en Castell 8.2 km, with the island's prehistoric sites within a short drive.

The stay is practical and quiet. Facilities listed for Hotel S'Antiga Adults Only include an outdoor pool, a swimming pool, a garden, a patio and a terrace, a restaurant, a bar and free wifi. Breakfast is served, and breakfast in the room is listed too. The adults-only rule keeps the poolside calm. It works well as a base for walking, cycling and driving between the centre, Monte Toro and the north coast, with free parking for a hire car.

Location: Es Mercadal and Monte Toro

Es Mercadal is the inland market town at the foot of Monte Toro, and the hotel address sits 0.2 km from the centre, close enough to walk in for the evening. Monte Toro, the highest point on Menorca at about 358 m with a sanctuary at the summit, is 1.7 km away in a straight line. The town keeps a working, year-round feel, with the coast a short drive to the north.

Walking covers the town centre and the lower slopes of Monte Toro. For the rest, a car is the easy answer: Fornells is 8.1 km from Hotel S'Antiga Adults Only, Arenal d'en Castell 8.2 km, the north coast kayaking 6.8 km and a talayotic village 11.9 km. Menorca Airport is 17.6 km and Maó port 18.3 km. In July and August the town is lively after dark and parking near the centre fills; in May, June and September it is calmer.

Rooms and facilities

Rooms at Hotel S'Antiga Adults Only are listed with air conditioning, a desk, a safe, a minibar and a refrigerator, a TV and a radio, and a bath with toiletries, a bathrobe, a hairdryer and slippers. Balconies, terraces and patios appear among the hotel features. Couples on a short break can add an iron and board, wake-up service and housekeeping. Non-smoking rooms are listed, and a computer room and internet access cover simple work.

The adults-only rule means children are not accommodated, so families with younger children need another base, while adult family groups and friends are welcome. Late arrivals should confirm reception hours and the latest check-in time with Hotel S'Antiga Adults Only before travelling. Worth checking in advance: whether a room with a sofa bed is available, whether a shuttle service can be arranged, how special diets are handled at breakfast, and how laundry is organised.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is 17.6 km from Hotel S'Antiga Adults Only in a straight line, south-west of Maó. The simplest way is by taxi, or with a hire car picked up at the airport, which puts you straight on the road to Es Mercadal with no change. Island buses run to Maó and, in summer, to the resorts; check with the island bus operator whether a service fits your arrival time.

From Maó port, 18.3 km away, the road crosses the island to the centre. Ferries from Maó run to Barcelona and Palma, and from Ciutadella to Alcúdia on Mallorca; check the operators for current timetables, and expect fewer sailings in winter, when flights thin out too. Tell Hotel S'Antiga Adults Only your arrival time in advance, particularly for a late ferry or a winter flight.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The closest beaches lie on the north coast. Fornells, 8.1 km from the hotel, is a fishing village on a sheltered bay, and Arenal d'en Castell, 8.2 km, is a near-circular bay with shallow water. Both are Tramuntana coast, darker and older rock, reddish sand, with wind in the afternoon, and both need a car or bus. Monte Toro is 1.7 km away, and a talayotic village 11.9 km, part of the prehistoric heritage listed by UNESCO in 2023.

Eating well around Es Mercadal is straightforward. Mahón-Menorca cheese carries a protected designation of origin and turns up on most menus, and caldereta de llagosta, the lobster stew associated with Fornells, is the north coast's signature dish. Hotel S'Antiga Adults Only lists a restaurant and a bar, and special diets can be discussed before arrival. Shops in the town, 0.2 km away, cover picnic supplies for days out towards Monte Toro.

A day from Hotel S'Antiga Adults Only

Begin with the walk or short drive up Monte Toro, 1.7 km from Hotel S'Antiga Adults Only, where the sanctuary at about 358 m opens views over both coasts. Back in Es Mercadal for breakfast, then take the car 11.9 km to a talayotic village for talaiots, taules and navetes, part of the heritage listed in 2023. Lunch in the town centre, 0.2 km from the door.

The afternoon belongs to the north coast. Drive 6.8 km to the north coast for kayaking along the Tramuntana shore, or go to Fornells, 8.1 km, for a swim and a look at the bay. Arenal d'en Castell, 8.2 km, is an easy late dip in a near-circular bay. Return to Hotel S'Antiga Adults Only for the pool, garden and terrace before dinner at the hotel.

Practical tips

Expect Hotel S'Antiga Adults Only to be busiest in July and August, when Es Mercadal fills and the roads towards Fornells and Arenal d'en Castell slow down. Much of Menorca's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so confirm the hotel's opening dates before planning a shoulder-month trip. The Balearic government's sustainable tourism tax, often called the ecotasa, is collected per person per night by the accommodation; rates vary with category and season, fall in low season and for longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt, so check the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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