Hotel Na Taconera Sport & Relax

There is a straightforward reason to choose Hotel Na Taconera Sport & Relax: it gives you a base where the day can go in several directions. You can walk to the beach, swim in the outdoor pool, head into the gym or simply find a chair and let the island do the work. The setting is quiet, with pine trees around the hotel and the coast close by.

The hotel has 108 rooms and was renovated in 2023. It suits couples particularly well, but families are welcome too, with a children's menu and an indoor play area. English is spoken by the hotel team, alongside German and Spanish, so everyday conversations should be pleasantly uncomplicated.

You are in Font de Sa Cala, in Cala Ratjada, on Mallorca's north-eastern coast. The hotel sits by the sea, with Sa Font de sa Cala Beach around 0.03 miles away and Cala N'Aladern Beach about 0.45 miles away on foot. Golden sand, sun loungers and parasols are part of the beach setup; getting there does not require a major expedition or a heroic relationship with public transport.

Cala Ratjada is about five minutes away by car. Son Moll Beach is around 1.5 miles away by road, while Capdepera Castle and the wider Llevant area give you reasons to leave the waterfront for a while. The hotel is about 42 miles from Palma de Mallorca Airport by road, with the drive taking around one hour and fifteen minutes.

The room choice is mostly about how you want to spend the hours between dives. Single and double rooms cover the practical end of the range, while single-use versions let you keep your own space without booking a room designed for two. Couples who want the view should look towards the sea-view categories; the Junior Suite with Sea View adds a little more room to the evening, while a terrace gives you somewhere to sit outside without heading straight to the pool.

Most of the double rooms use twin beds, which is worth bearing in mind if you prefer one large bed. The Privilege Double Room also has a sofa bed, giving it more flexibility for a small family group. Children of any age are welcome, although cots and extra beds are not available, so the sleeping arrangement needs checking carefully before you book.

Air conditioning matters in Mallorca, particularly when you return warm, salty and ready to collapse. Balconies are available in selected rooms, and many rooms have sea views. Daily housekeeping, free WiFi throughout the hotel, a lift and luggage storage keep the practical side of the stay simple.

Restaurant Taconera handles the main meals, with Mediterranean cooking served for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast is a buffet with continental, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices, served from 8:00 to 10:30. Lunch runs from 13:00 to 15:00, and dinner from 19:00 to 22:00, all in an air-conditioned indoor dining room with a relaxed dress code.

Half-board is the hotel's stated meal plan, which suits a diving week when you want at least part of the day's food arranged before you start thinking about tomorrow's first descent. There is also room service during limited hours and packed lunches for days spent elsewhere on the island. The restaurant is joined by the Pool Bar, where cocktails and snacks are served beside the outdoor pool.

The surrounding area gives you alternatives when you fancy eating out. Malibu is about 1.3 miles away by road, while La Locanda Paraíso da Massino is around 1.5 miles away. A car makes the wider choice easier; the hotel also offers car hire.

The outdoor pool is the obvious place for a non-diving afternoon, with a pool bar close enough to remove any unnecessary pilgrimage for a drink. Sun loungers, umbrellas, a garden, a sun terrace and a rooftop chill-out area with panoramic sea views give you several levels of idleness. One pool is plenty when the alternative is a good book and a late lunch.

If your legs still have opinions after diving, the hotel has a fitness centre, fitness classes, a sauna, a Turkish bath and a seasonal heated pool. Massages and spa services are available, as is a hot tub. These are useful options for the day when your shoulders have started filing formal complaints.

There is more movement available for those who want it: cycling, walking tours, hiking, table tennis, billiards, darts, a games room and a five-hole putting green. The hotel also offers tennis, padel and beach-volleyball facilities, while the surrounding area provides opportunities for snorkelling, kayaking, paddleboarding, boat excursions and cycling. Capdepera Castle and Cala Mesquida feature among the excursions, and live music, themed dinners and broadcast sports provide a few reasons to stay in after sunset.

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 12:00. The reception is open around the clock, with concierge help, a tour desk, luggage storage and a wake-up service. Early arrival and late departure can be requested, which is useful when flights do not respect the rhythm of your holiday.

Palma de Mallorca Airport is around 42 miles away by road, with an airport shuttle available to arrange with the hotel, either privately or as a shared service. Free private parking is available on site, although spaces cannot be reserved. Car hire can also be arranged if you want to reach the beaches, castle and inland corners of Mallorca without negotiating every outing around a taxi.

WiFi is free throughout the property. Laundry and pressing services are available, and a safe is held at reception. Visa, Mastercard and cash are accepted. Pets are allowed without an additional charge, and the hotel has non-smoking rooms, air conditioning, heating and upper floors reached by lift.