Xaloc Playa

About Xaloc Playa

Xaloc Playa suits travellers who prefer a quiet base outside the main resort areas of Menorca. The hotel sits in Punta Prima, on the south-east side of the island, close to the white-painted hamlet of Binibeca Vell and the village of Sant Lluís. Couples who want a pool, garden and straightforward access to the coast will find the setting practical. Families also fit here, with a mini golf area and an outdoor pool among the listed facilities.

Xaloc Playa is a three-star hotel with a guest score of 4.3/5 from 647 reviews. The listed facilities point to an easy, uncomplicated stay: air conditioning, a balcony among the room features, a restaurant, bars and a pool bar, plus gardens and a terrace. The address on Mayor in Punta Prima places it outside the busiest resort centres, so a car or local transport helps for beach days and evenings in Maó.

Location: Sant Lluís

Punta Prima is a small coastal area on Menorca's south-east corner, away from the main resort centres. Sant Lluís, a white village associated with windmills, is 4.5 km away by straight line. Binibeca Vell, the white-painted fishing-village-style hamlet, is 4.3 km away. Es Castell, with its Georgian barracks history at the harbour mouth, is 7.2 km away. The setting is calm rather than busy, and the coast is near without Xaloc Playa being beachfront.

Walking covers the immediate streets of Punta Prima and little more; the listed distances to Sant Lluís, Binibeca Vell and Es Castell are straight-line figures, not walking routes. A hire car is the most flexible way to reach coves and villages, while taxis and the island bus network serve Maó and, in summer, the resorts. High summer brings more traffic and fuller car parks at popular south coast coves. May, June, September and October feel quieter, though some seasonal businesses may be closed.

Rooms and facilities

The room features listed for Xaloc Playa include air conditioning, a balcony, a bath, a hairdryer, toiletries, a safe, a television and a telephone. Couples may value the balcony and the pool bar for a slow start or a late drink. Families can ask about cots and non-smoking rooms, and lifts help with luggage and pushchairs. Late arrivals can use the 24-hour front desk, though arrival arrangements should be confirmed with the property before travelling.

The listed facilities also include housekeeping, cleaning, laundry service, internet access and free wifi, a garden, a terrace, a restaurant and bars, mini golf, an outdoor pool, free car parking and a car rental service. Accessibility is listed, but specific room layouts and bathroom adaptations should be confirmed with Xaloc Playa. Ask the property about cot availability, parking space, pool opening times and any seasonal restrictions before booking, as these details can change.

Getting there

The straight-line distance from Menorca Airport (MAH) to Xaloc Playa is 7.5 km. Taxis and hire cars are the practical choices for the final leg, and the hotel lists a car rental service and free car parking. The island bus network runs to Maó and, in summer, to resorts; check the current lines, stops and timetables with the island bus operator before relying on a bus to Punta Prima. Flights are fewer in winter.

From Maó port, the straight-line distance to Xaloc Playa is 8.6 km; ferries from Maó link to Barcelona and Palma, with schedules to check with the ferry operators. Es Castell is 7.2 km away and Sant Lluís is 4.5 km away, so the transfer is short in straight-line terms. Seasonal buses are more frequent in summer, while winter brings fewer sailings and flights, so build some flexibility into arrival plans.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Xaloc Playa is not beachfront, so beach days need a short drive, bus or taxi. The south coast of Menorca is known for white sand coves under pine, and the nearest named orientation points are Binibeca Vell at 4.3 km and Sant Lluís at 4.5 km. Es Castell is 7.2 km away. La Mola fortress at Maó is 7.5 km away, and a boat trip round Maó harbour is 8.1 km away in straight-line terms.

Menorca's food is tied to the island's dairy and harbour history. Mahón-Menorca cheese has a protected designation of origin, and the British period left a gin tradition in Maó. Fornells, on the north coast, is known for caldereta de llagosta, the lobster stew. For eating out near Xaloc Playa, Sant Lluís is 4.5 km away and Es Castell is 7.2 km away; specific venues are best checked locally. The hotel lists a restaurant and bars for days when staying close is easier.

A day from Xaloc Playa

Start with Binibeca Vell, 4.3 km from Xaloc Playa, and walk the white-painted lanes before the day warms. Continue to Sant Lluís, 4.5 km away, for the white village and windmill associations. Return to Punta Prima for a pool or garden break at the hotel. In the afternoon, head to Es Castell, 7.2 km away, for the Georgian barracks history at the harbour mouth, then finish with a view over Maó harbour, 8.6 km from the hotel.

A second day can focus on the harbour. Drive or take a taxi to the 8.1 km straight-line reference for a boat trip round Maó harbour, then visit La Mola fortress at 7.5 km for the 19th-century Isabel II fortifications. S'Albufera des Grau is 15.3 km away, a longer run for the lagoon, dunes and birdlife at the core of the Biosphere Reserve. End back at Xaloc Playa with the pool bar and terrace listed among the facilities.

Practical tips

At Xaloc Playa, the sustainable tourism tax is charged per person per night by the accommodation. The rate depends on the accommodation type and season, falls in low season and for longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt; check the Govern de les Illes Balears for current rules. Much of Menorca's tourism business closes roughly from November to April. The busiest months are July and August, when traffic and demand for parking rise. Confirm the hotel's opening dates and any seasonal facilities before booking a spring or autumn stay.

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