Smy Portocolom - Renovated 2026

A quiet base in Portocolom for divers who want the day to run at a sensible pace: breakfast, water, a few hours outside, then a proper meal and a cool room. Smy Portocolom - Renovated 2026 has recently renovated rooms and facilities, with sea views from its setting beside the marina.

The hotel is geared as much towards a stay with someone else as towards a purely practical diving stop. Three restaurants, two freshwater pools, a beach bar and a spa give you reasons to stay in once the sun starts taking its toll. The hotel's website is available in English, as well as German, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese; that helps with planning, although the supplied information does not establish which of these languages the hotel team speaks.

You are in Portocolom, on Mallorca, directly beside a white-sand beach and 50 metres from the marina. The hotel sits in a quiet part of the port, while the village centre is about a five-minute walk away. That gives you somewhere to stroll without turning every evening into a taxi exercise.

Cala Marçal Beach is roughly 0.5 miles away on foot, with the walk taking around nine minutes. Cala Brafi Beach is about 1.1 miles away by car, while S'Arenal Beach is around 2.1 miles away on foot. For an evening meal away from the hotel, Ca'n Tomeu is about 200 feet away, and Thai Colom is roughly a five-minute walk.

Palma de Mallorca Airport is around 33 miles away by road, with the drive taking about 50 minutes. The hotel has direct beach access, sun loungers, parasols, gardens, terraces and outdoor furniture, so the geography is straightforward: marina and water nearby, village facilities within walking distance, airport transfer still requiring a proper journey.

For two people, the double rooms keep things uncomplicated: a king-size bed in the standard and side-sea-view versions, with a balcony in every room and satellite television for the part of the evening when conversation has run out. The side sea view is the sensible choice if looking towards the water matters more than having the largest category on the booking page.

If you are travelling as a couple and want more room to spread out, the suites and junior suites move beyond the compact double-room format. The suites accommodate up to three people, while family-labelled junior suites and suites are available for stays with children. The booking information also includes a single room for solo travellers. Check the individual room card carefully: several named categories have no recorded floor area, and the published occupancy can differ between otherwise similar family versions.

Air conditioning and heating cover the practical side of the night, particularly useful when you return warm, salty and not in the mood for a room that has been storing the day's heat. Every room has a balcony, and some have sea views. Daily housekeeping is included in the hotel services, while towels and bed linen are changed every four days. Cots are available according to the selected room, but extra beds are not available.

Food is spread across three restaurants rather than left to a single buffet room. Imperial handles breakfast, lunch and dinner on a terrace, with an international buffet and show cooking. Breakfast is buffet-style, with continental, vegetarian, gluten-free and American options, so you can keep it simple before heading out or build a more substantial plate when the day's work is already done.

Del Emperador is the evening restaurant, serving an international menu with local dishes in an indoor setting. Solaz Bar & Restaurant works on the terrace for lunch and dinner, with lighter meals and views over the surroundings. That last option is the one to keep in mind when a full evening meal feels like overkill but crisps do not quite qualify as dinner.

There are two bars. Nautilus Lobby Bar is open throughout the day for cocktails, drinks and snacks, while Bar & Co sits directly on the beach and also focuses on cocktails. The hotel also has a poolside snack bar. Half-board and full-board bookings are available in the booking conditions, but drinks are not included with either arrangement; check the meal plan attached to your chosen room before assuming the glass is part of the deal.

Two freshwater outdoor pools give you an easy way to cool down without having to organise another outing. Sun loungers, beach chairs, umbrellas, a sun terrace and gardens cover the important business of doing very little. The direct beach access is useful when you want sand and sea rather than another tiled pool surround.

Libera Spa & Wellness offers massage, facial treatments, sauna and jacuzzi facilities, alongside body treatments, manicures and pedicures. After a demanding day, the practical choice is obvious: book a treatment, sit down, and let somebody else deal with the knots in your shoulders. A fitness centre, fitness classes, yoga classes and aerobics are also available for anyone who still has energy left to spend.

When you want to leave the property, the hotel can arrange or offer walking tours, bike tours, bicycle rental, cooking classes, themed dinner nights and live music or performances. Tennis is available, and a golf course lies within 3 km. Snorkelling, cycling and hiking are also available away from the hotel, while horse riding is an off-site option. The tour desk and car-hire service make those choices easier to organise without turning the reception desk into a second job.

A 24-hour reception keeps arrival flexible. Check-in is available at any time, with photo identification and a payment card required; you should also give the hotel your expected arrival time. Check-out runs until midday. Guests under 18 can check in only with a parent or official guardian, and the minimum check-in age is 18 for guests arriving independently.

An airport shuttle is available and can be arranged with the hotel. Car hire is also available. The hotel has a lift, free WiFi throughout, luggage storage, concierge service, a tour desk and an on-site cash machine. Payment is by card, as cash is not accepted. Accessibility includes wheelchair access, a lowered bathroom sink, a raised toilet and toilets with grab rails.

Pets under 10 kg are accepted, with one pet per apartment. A baby kit can be arranged for children under one year and includes a cot with one sheet and a high chair for infants from six months. Pool towels are available as a paid service. If you choose half-board or full-board, remember that drinks are separate. Local tourist tax is collected on arrival.