Ses Sucreres Small & Slow Hotel

About Ses Sucreres Small & Slow Hotel

Ses Sucreres Small & Slow Hotel suits couples and families who want a quiet base in the centre of Menorca instead of a resort strip. It stands at Sant Joan, 15 in Ferreries, a small town between the island's two coasts, with the south coast coves within a short drive. The style is slow: mornings in the garden, afternoons by the pool, and short trips to the beaches, Monte Toro and the Camí de Cavalls.

This is a four-star hotel with a guest score of 4.9 out of 5 from 127 reviews listed against it. It is not beachfront, so plan on driving to the water: Cala Galdana is about 6.9 km away in a straight line. Facilities lean towards a calm stay rather than a busy one, with a pool, a garden, yoga and a lounge, plus dinner and a bar for evenings when you stay put.

Location: Ferreries

Ferreries sits in the middle of Menorca, roughly halfway between Maó and Ciutadella and below the road that climbs Monte Toro. It is a town of everyday life rather than a resort, which is the point: you get bakeries, small shops and a quiet centre, and the island's beaches are a drive away. Es Mercadal and Monte Toro are about 7.1 km from the door in a straight line, and Cala Galdana about 6.9 km.

Ferreries itself is walkable from Sant Joan, 15, and covers the basics on foot. Anything else needs a car, a taxi or the island buses, which run more often in summer; the Camí de Cavalls and the southern coves are not on the doorstep. In July and August the car parks at Cala Galdana, Cala Macarella and Cala Turqueta fill early, so leave before the morning rush. May, June and September bring the same drives with far less traffic.

Rooms and facilities

Bedrooms at Ses Sucreres Small & Slow Hotel are listed with air conditioning, a fan, a safe, a desk and a TV, and non-smoking rooms are available. Families are catered for on paper with family rooms, cots, high chairs and sofa beds, which makes the hotel workable for parents with young children. Bathrooms list a hairdryer and toiletries; some rooms add a kitchenette, a fridge and a sink for simple meals.

Shared space matters here. The list includes a garden, a terrace, a lounge with a fireplace, a bar, a picnic area and an outdoor pool with a kids pool, plus yoga and massage. Practical items cover free wifi, laundry service, luggage storage, iron and board and round-the-clock security. Special diets can be raised with the property. Confirm which rooms have kitchenettes, how the accessible rooms are arranged and when yoga sessions run before booking.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is about 22.3 km from Ses Sucreres Small & Slow Hotel in a straight line, south-west of Maó. The easiest arrival is a taxi or a hire car picked up at the airport, then the drive across the island to Ferreries. Buses connect the airport with Maó, and summer timetables add more lines; check the island bus operator for current routes and times before deciding to travel without a car.

From Maó port the distance is about 24.1 km in a straight line, and the drive crosses the centre of the island past Es Mercadal. Coming from the south coast, Son Bou is about 11 km away and Cala Galdana about 6.9 km, both simple to use as reference points on the last leg. Flights and ferries thin out in winter and many seasonal bus lines stop, so a hire car is the more reliable option from November to April.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Beaches first. Cala Galdana is about 6.9 km from the hotel in a straight line and is the most straightforward family day, with a wide bay and a beach in front of the town. Cala Macarella, about 8 km, and Cala Turqueta, about 9.9 km, are smaller and busier, reached on foot or by bus in high season when access is limited. Son Bou, about 11 km, has the longest beach on the island and a wetland behind it.

Monte Toro, about 8.8 km in a straight line, is the island's highest point at roughly 358 m, with a sanctuary at the top and views of both coasts on a clear day. Es Mercadal, about 7.1 km, sits at its foot. Menorcan food is plain and satisfying: Mahón-Menorca cheese carries a protected designation of origin, and caldereta de llagosta, the lobster stew, belongs to the north coast around Fornells. The hotel lists dinner and a buffet.

A day from Ses Sucreres Small & Slow Hotel

Breakfast at Ses Sucreres Small & Slow Hotel, then drive south to Cala Macarella, about 8 km in a straight line, and walk the last stretch before the car park fills. Swim, then move on to Cala Turqueta, about 9.9 km, for a second cove and a quieter afternoon. Back in Ferreries, use the pool and the garden during the hottest hours, then walk into town for the evening.

For a different day, head inland early: Monte Toro is about 8.8 km in a straight line, with the sanctuary, the views and a short walk at the top, and Es Mercadal about 7.1 km at the foot of the climb. Continue north afterwards for a change of coast. A third option is Son Bou, about 11 km, for a long beach day. A car makes each of these easy; taxis need booking ahead.

Practical tips

Much of Menorca's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so check Ses Sucreres Small & Slow Hotel's opening dates before planning a winter stay; July and August are the peak, when the southern coves and their car parks are at their busiest. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax is charged per person per night by the accommodation, with rates that vary by season, length of stay and accommodation type, and children under 16 are exempt. Check the Govern de les Illes Balears for current rates.

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