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What is the cancellation policy?

The Menorca Experimental hotel offers three cancellation policies depending on the rate: a flexible rate cancellable free of charge up to 14 days before arrival (100% charged thereafter), a flexible rate cancellable up to 7 days before arrival (100% charged thereafter), and a non-refundable rate.

Reservations

Is a security deposit required when booking?

No pre-authorisation is taken on the card at the time of booking at the Menorca Experimental hotel. The card is only charged in full if the non-refundable rate is booked.

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Is breakfast included in the room rate?

Yes, breakfast — along with daily access to the spa's sauna and hammam — is always included in every rate at the Menorca Experimental hotel.

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Do I need a reservation for the restaurant if I'm staying at the hotel?

Yes — as the restaurant at the Menorca Experimental hotel is also open to outside guests, a reservation helps ensure hotel guests can enjoy lunch or dinner at their preferred time within opening hours.

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Are pets allowed?

Yes, pets are allowed at the Menorca Experimental hotel under certain conditions — it's best to contact the hotel directly to confirm details.

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Who do I contact for a group request?

Group requests for the Menorca Experimental hotel can be sent to mirna@expegroup.com.

Reservations

How many rooms are there, and what types does the hotel offer?

The Menorca Experimental hotel has 43 rooms and villas across 9 categories: Son Bou, Alaior Terrace, Alaior Garden, Mahon Terrace, Mahon Garden, Llucalari Rooftop Terrace, Sant Llorenç, Finca and Casa de Campo.

Rooms & Facilities

What is the room size?

Rooms at the Menorca Experimental hotel range from 23 m² for Alaior Garden to 46 m² for Sant Llorenç, with several sizes in between: Alaior Terrace 25 m², Son Bou, Finca and Casa de Campo 31 m², and Mahon Terrace, Mahon Garden and Llucalari Rooftop Terrace 32 m².

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What is the maximum occupancy of the rooms?

Most room categories at the Menorca Experimental hotel accommodate up to 2 adults, with the possibility of adding a child or a baby. Son Bou and Sant Llorenç accommodate up to 3 adults.

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Do any rooms have a private pool?

Nine rooms at the Menorca Experimental hotel have their own private dipping pool: the five Finca rooms and the four Casa de Campo rooms.

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Do any rooms have a sea view?

No, none of the rooms at the Menorca Experimental hotel have a sea view.

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Do the rooms have a terrace or garden?

Outdoor space varies by category at the Menorca Experimental hotel. Son Bou has none; Alaior Terrace and Alaior Garden open onto a terrace or a small ground-floor garden respectively; Mahon Terrace and Mahon Garden offer larger versions of the same — the Mahon Terrace spanning three arched rooms; Sant Llorenç has the most spacious terrace of all; the Llucalari Rooftop Terrace is reached via a short staircase to the roof; and the Finca and Casa de Campo categories each open onto a ground-floor terrace or garden alongside their private pool.

Rooms & Facilities

Do all rooms have a bathtub?

No, at the Menorca Experimental hotel, Alaior Terrace and Alaior Garden are fitted with a shower. Son Bou, Mahon Terrace and Casa de Campo offer a shower or a bathtub depending on the room, while Mahon Garden, Llucalari Rooftop Terrace, Sant Llorenç and Finca have both a shower and a bathtub.

Rooms & Facilities

Can a baby cot be added to the room?

Yes, a cot is provided free of charge for babies up to 3 years old at the Menorca Experimental hotel. An extra bed can also be added in some room categories, for a fee.

Rooms & Facilities

What amenities are found in every room?

Every room at the Menorca Experimental hotel has air conditioning, a safe, a desk, a telephone, a bottle of water, a fridge and a kettle or coffee machine. Bathrooms are equipped with a bathrobe, free toiletries, a hairdryer and slippers. Most rooms also include a seating area.

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Is there a television in the rooms?

No, none of the rooms at the Menorca Experimental hotel have a television.

Rooms & Facilities

What is the history of the hotel?

The Menorca Experimental hotel is reborn from the bones of a 19th-century finca, set on 30 hectares of land in Menorca's rustic south. Designed in the spirit of an artist's holiday cottage by Dorothée Meilichzon, it blends historic charm with a contemporary, tranquil retreat nestled in the Mediterranean landscape.

Practical Information

What is the hotel's star rating?

The Menorca Experimental hotel is a 4-star establishment.

Practical Information

Is the hotel open all year round?

The Menorca Experimental hotel operates seasonally: this year, from 3 April to 25 October; next year, from 2 April to 24 October.

Practical Information

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in at the Menorca Experimental hotel is from 3pm, with check-out until 11am.

Practical Information

Can I request a late check-out?

On the morning of departure, guests can ask the front desk team at the Menorca Experimental hotel about the possibility of a late check-out; an extra cost may apply.

Practical Information

Can luggage be stored before check-in or after check-out?

Yes, luggage can be stored at reception at the Menorca Experimental hotel, and guests are welcome to enjoy the hotel's facilities before check-in or after check-out.

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What payment methods are accepted?

The Menorca Experimental hotel accepts American Express, Visa, Mastercard and Maestro.

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Is parking available?

Yes, free outdoor parking is available for guests at the Menorca Experimental hotel.

Practical Information

Is an airport shuttle available?

Yes, an airport transfer can be arranged through the Menorca Experimental hotel, via an external company — it's best to contact the hotel directly to organise it.

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Can a car be hired?

Car hire isn't offered directly on site at the Menorca Experimental hotel, but the hotel works with two external car rental companies and can book a car on a guest's behalf. One of the two can deliver and collect the car directly to and from the hotel, or from the airport.

Practical Information

How do guests get around the island?

Renting a car is recommended from the Menorca Experimental hotel: public transport is limited in the area, particularly around the hotel's rural location.

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Is dry cleaning or laundry available?

Yes, the Menorca Experimental hotel offers dry cleaning, ironing and laundry services.

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What is the exact address of the hotel?

The Menorca Experimental hotel is located on Camí de Llucalari, in Alaior, towards the south of the island, close to its centre.

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Are the hotel's decorative figures for sale?

No, the decorative figures throughout the Menorca Experimental hotel were purchased exclusively for the property's own use; a small selection is available to purchase in the hotel's shop.

Practical Information

Is room service available?

Yes, the Menorca Experimental hotel offers room service.

Hotel Services

Is a concierge service available?

Yes, the Menorca Experimental hotel offers a concierge service.

Hotel Services

Is the reception open 24/7?

Yes, the reception at the Menorca Experimental hotel is open 24 hours a day.

Hotel Services

What safety measures are in place?

The Menorca Experimental hotel is equipped with 24-hour security, a security alarm, smoke detectors, CCTV in common areas and outside the establishment, fire extinguishers and an in-room safe.

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Are there spaces for meetings or events?

Yes, the Menorca Experimental hotel has meeting and function rooms, as well as fax and photocopying services.

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Does the hotel have outdoor common areas?

Yes, the Menorca Experimental hotel offers outdoor furniture, a well-lit terrace and a picnic area.

Hotel Services

Can the hotel arrange a taxi?

Yes, the Menorca Experimental hotel can help arrange a taxi to a guest's destination.

Hotel Services

Is there a room adapted for guests with reduced mobility?

Yes, the Menorca Experimental hotel has one room adapted for guests with reduced mobility, in the Mahon Garden Room category. It features a step-free shower spacious enough for a wheelchair, an adapted toilet and enough space to move around easily.

Accessibility

Which common areas are wheelchair accessible?

At the Menorca Experimental hotel, the reception, the restaurant in the main finca, for breakfast and dinner, and the spa are accessible to guests using a wheelchair.

Accessibility

Is it easy to get around the estate in a wheelchair?

The gardens of the Menorca Experimental hotel are covered in gravel, which makes getting around difficult in a wheelchair. Buggies are available to take guests from one area to another when needed.

Accessibility

Does the hotel have a spa?

Yes, the Menorca Experimental hotel has a spa with a hammam and a sauna, along with a dedicated relaxation corner and spa/wellness packages.

Wellness & Spa

Is the outdoor pool heated?

No, neither the outdoor pool nor the rooms' private pools are heated at the Menorca Experimental hotel.

Wellness & Spa

Can I use the spa if I'm not staying at the hotel?

Yes, spa treatments at the Menorca Experimental hotel can be booked even by guests not staying at the hotel.

Wellness & Spa

Is there a gym?

No, there is no dedicated gym at the Menorca Experimental hotel, though yoga classes are offered.

Wellness & Spa

Are yoga classes offered?

Yes, yoga classes are available at the Menorca Experimental hotel's spa, for an extra charge.

Wellness & Spa

What restaurant is at the hotel?

The restaurant at the Menorca Experimental hotel serves Mediterranean cuisine in a modern setting, highlighting fresh, seasonal produce — some of it grown on the property's own land. It is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and aperitif, with breakfast and dinner generally served on the terrace, and an indoor dining room available on cooler days.

Dining & Bar

What breakfast options are offered?

Breakfast at the Menorca Experimental hotel is offered as a continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or buffet option, very well rated by guests.

Dining & Bar

Is there a bar?

Yes, the Menorca Experimental hotel has a bar, with cocktails featuring ingredients grown in the property's own gardens.

Dining & Bar

Can I have lunch or dinner at the hotel if I'm not staying there?

Yes, the restaurant at the Menorca Experimental hotel is open to the public; reservations can be made by email or phone.

Dining & Bar

Is half board or full board available?

No, half board and full board aren't offered at the Menorca Experimental hotel, though the restaurant's à la carte menu is available to enjoy throughout the stay.

Dining & Bar

Does the hotel offer gift vouchers?

Yes, gift vouchers for the Menorca Experimental hotel are available in the Gifts section of the website.

Dining & Bar

Which beaches are accessible near the hotel?

Cala Llucalari, a rocky and unspoilt cove, is around a 20-minute walk from the Menorca Experimental hotel. Son Bou, the island's longest beach, is a 10-minute drive away, along with Cala en Porter, Playa de Cales Coves and Santo Tomás.

Neighbourhood & Recommendations

Are there private beaches on the island?

No, all beaches on the island are public; many remain unspoilt, sometimes without toilets, showers, bars or restaurants nearby.

Neighbourhood & Recommendations

Which beaches have umbrellas and sun loungers?

Cala Galdana, Son Bou, Arenal Son Saura, Santo Tomás, Cala en Porter, Punta Prima and Binibequer Nou all offer umbrellas and sun loungers for a fee.

Neighbourhood & Recommendations

Are children welcome at the hotel?

Yes, children and families are warmly welcomed at the Menorca Experimental hotel.

Neighbourhood & Recommendations

Which restaurants does the hotel recommend nearby?

The Menorca Experimental hotel is happy to recommend a range of restaurants across the island, from Ses Forquilles and Jondo in Mahón to Cap Roig in Sa Mesquida, known for its Menorcan lobster, and Ca Na Pilar in Es Migjorn Gran. The concierge team shares a full seasonal guide with every guest.

Neighbourhood & Recommendations

Are there recommended spots for a sunset dinner by the sea?

Yes, the Menorca Experimental hotel recommends cliffside spots such as Ivette and Isabella for an elevated sunset dinner, or more laid-back chiringuitos like Es Bruc and Bucaneros for a relaxed evening by the water.

Neighbourhood & Recommendations

Can the hotel arrange boat excursions?

Yes, the Menorca Experimental hotel works with several boat partners for private excursions along the coast, from half-day trips to full-day charters with a skipper, snorkelling equipment and catering — ideal for reaching coves only accessible by sea.

Neighbourhood & Recommendations

What activities does the hotel recommend beyond the beach?

Beyond the beach, the Menorca Experimental hotel recommends horse riding along the coast, pottery and jewellery-making workshops with local artisans, and visits to Lithica's quarry-turned-gardens or the Hauser & Wirth art centre on Illa del Rei.

Neighbourhood & Recommendations

What points of interest are near the hotel?

Torre d'en Galmés is around a 13-minute walk from the Menorca Experimental hotel. Port Mahón is 18 km away, and Mount Toro, the island's highest point, is 16 km away.

Neighbourhood & Recommendations

Is the hotel close to the airport?

Menorca Airport is around 30 minutes by car from the Menorca Experimental hotel. A transfer can be arranged through the hotel, via an external company.

Neighbourhood & Recommendations

Are there restaurants or shops near the hotel?

The Menorca Experimental hotel is set in a secluded, rural area; the nearest area with restaurants and shops is around 6 km away.

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