Insotel Punta Prima Resort & Spa All Inclusive

About Insotel Punta Prima Resort & Spa All Inclusive

Insotel Punta Prima Resort & Spa All Inclusive suits families and couples who want a five-star, all-inclusive base on Menorca's south-east coast, away from the busiest resort strips. The property sits outside the main resort areas near Punta Prima, close to Sant Lluís and Binibeca Vell. With a guest score of 4.3/5 from 1132 reviews, the hotel appeals to travellers who prefer a self-contained stay with meals, pools and entertainment on site, plus short drives to the coast and Maó.

The stay is built around an all-inclusive routine: listed facilities include restaurants, bars and a snack café, an outdoor pool and a spa with sauna, Jacuzzi and massage. The scale is generous, with gardens, a terrace, tennis court, table tennis, fitness centre and playground. Days can be as busy or as quiet as you like, and the 24-hour front desk helps late arrivals settle in after a delayed flight.

Location: Sant Lluís

Punta Prima is a small coastal settlement on Menorca's south-east corner, outside the main resort areas. Sant Lluís, a white village of windmills, is 4.3 km away by straight line, and the whitewashed lanes of Binibeca Vell are 4.7 km off. The south coast here is limestone country: low cliffs, white sand coves under pine and clear, shallow water. Es Castell, the old Georgian barracks town at the mouth of Maó harbour, lies 6.7 km from the hotel.

A beach is listed as nearby, which makes for easy mornings, and the wider south coast is a short drive. Maó port, 8.2 km away, is the place for harbour-side evenings, ferries and the capital's shops. A hire car gives the most freedom, since the coves and Binibeca Vell sit off walkable routes from the hotel. Seasonal buses serve the area in summer; check current lines with the island bus operator. August fills early, while May, June and September are calmer.

Rooms and facilities

Rooms are listed with air conditioning, a bath, bathrobe, hairdryer, toiletries, safe, desk, TV, telephone and coffee. Family rooms and cots point to a layout designed for parents travelling with children, and a kitchenette with refrigerator appears among the listed room facilities, which helps with early breakfasts or snacks. Couples can ask for a quieter corner of the grounds; the garden and terrace are the obvious places to unwind.

Late arrivals are covered by the 24-hour front desk and currency exchange, and breakfast in the room is listed for slow first mornings. Leisure facilities run from the spa and solarium to the fitness centre, tennis court and table tennis, with entertainment activities and a playground for children. Because room categories, spa access and all-inclusive inclusions vary, confirm what is covered in the booked rate with Insotel Punta Prima Resort & Spa All Inclusive before travelling.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is 7.5 km away in a straight line, the closest airport to the property. A taxi is the simplest option with luggage, and a hire car collected at the airport gives flexibility for the rest of the stay; car rental service is listed at the hotel and parking is free. Buses run to Maó and, in summer, towards the resorts, though routes change with the season, so check times with the island bus operator.

From Maó port, 8.2 km away, the drive is short once you leave the ferry. Ferries from Maó and Ciutadella link to Barcelona on overnight crossings of several hours, Ciutadella links to Alcúdia on Mallorca and Maó to Palma; there is usually no regular direct ferry to Ibiza, so most travellers connect through Mallorca or fly. Flights thin out in winter, and much of the seasonal transport closes roughly from November to April.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

La Mola fortress at Maó, the 19th-century Isabel II fort guarding the harbour, is 7 km away in a straight line, and a boat trip round Maó harbour starts about 7.6 km from the hotel. S'Albufera des Grau Natural Park, the core zone of the Biosphere Reserve with its lagoon, dunes and birds, lies 14.8 km off. Closer at hand are Sant Lluís at 4.3 km and Binibeca Vell at 4.7 km.

Menorca's food is part of the reason to stay here. Lobster stew, caldereta de llagosta, belongs to the north-coast fishing villages, and Mahón-Menorca cheese carries a protected designation of origin; markets and village shops around Sant Lluís and Maó are where to look. The island's British century left a gin tradition in Maó, and harbourside terraces make the most of it. Harbour views, island cheese and a slow lunch suit the south-east.

A day from Insotel Punta Prima Resort & Spa All Inclusive

Start the morning with a swim at the beach near the hotel, then drive the 4.3 km to Sant Lluís for a coffee and a look at the white village and its windmills. Continue 4.7 km to Binibeca Vell, where whitewashed lanes and stepped alleys fill the late morning. Lunch back at the property keeps the afternoon simple, with the pool, tennis court or spa for the hottest hours.

Late afternoon, drive 6.7 km to Es Castell, the Georgian barracks town at the harbour mouth, and 8.2 km on to Maó port for an evening on the water. A boat trip round the harbour, about 7.6 km from the hotel, shows the 5 km natural harbour and La Mola fortress from below; the fort itself is 7 km away. Return for dinner and the evening entertainment at Insotel Punta Prima Resort & Spa All Inclusive.

Practical tips

Much of Menorca's tourism business, from many hotels to beach bars, boat trips and seasonal buses, closes roughly from November to April, while July and August are the peak months. Check opening dates with Insotel Punta Prima Resort & Spa All Inclusive before booking. The ecotasa, the Balearic sustainable tourism tax, is added by the accommodation for each person per night; the amount varies with the establishment's type and category and with the season, falls in low season and on longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt. The Govern de les Illes Balears sets the rates.

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