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Cap Rocat

Cap Rocat, Balearic Islands, Spain — Terracotta fortress with arched doorways, geometric topiary, palm trees, and flowing white fabric in Mediterranean sunlight.

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Perched dramatically above the sandstone cliffs of Palma, this serene cliffside retreat transforms a decommissioned 19th-century military fortress into a glamorous seaside resort.

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A former military fortress, Cap Rocat is in the most secluded area of Palma de Mallorca’s bay. Stunningly blended into the landscape, this magnificent fortress has been refurbished by Antonio Obrador without altering its unique architecture and its natural environment. The panoramic terrace above the Fortress Hall is an excellent area for a cocktail during the warm summer evenings with stunning panoramic views of the bay of Palma.

Cap Rocat, Balearic Islands — Fortified stone gateway with barrel-vaulted archway, topiary trees in terracotta planters, Mediterranean courtyard architecture.
Cap Rocat, Balearic Islands, Spain — Golden-hour courtyard with cream lounge furniture, historic stone fortress architecture, Mediterranean sea and coastline beyond.
Cap Rocat, Balearic Islands — Cream linen canopy beds with natural wood frames and neutral pillows in minimalist luxury bedroom alcoves.
Cap Rocat, Balearic Islands — Ochre corridor opening onto minimalist lounge with woven pendant lights, ceiling fan, linen curtains, and central fire bowl.
Cap Rocat, Balearic Islands — Woven lounge chairs with cream cushions arranged on stone terrace overlooking Mediterranean Sea and distant mountains.
Cap Rocat, Balearic Islands — Infinity pool overlooking Mediterranean Sea with sailboats, limestone terrace, and modern minimalist design.
Cap Rocat, Balearic Islands — Coastal cliffside view with agave plants, turquoise Mediterranean waters, and distant hillside town under clear blue sky.
Cap Rocat, Balearic Islands — Clifftop dining table with plated seafood, blue glassware, and Mediterranean Sea view at sunset.
Cap Rocat, Balearic Islands — Limestone fireplace lounge with cream armchairs, red wingback seating, wooden beams, and vintage stadium photograph.
Cap Rocat, Balearic Islands, Spain — Stone fortress terrace with cream loungers overlooking Mediterranean bay at dusk, mountains and coastal town beyond.
Cap Rocat, Balearic Islands — Sailboat anchored in crystalline turquoise waters off rocky coastline under clear Mediterranean sky.
Cap Rocat, Balearic Islands — Woven basket with cream linen, wooden bench, picnic hamper and aperitif overlooking Mediterranean coast at golden hour.
Cap Rocat, Balearic Islands — Wicker picnic baskets and cream bicycle with cargo carrier arranged on stone terrace against Mediterranean stone fortress architecture.
Cap Rocat, Balearic Islands — Clifftop pool terrace at sunset with limestone cave architecture, modernist loungers, and Mediterranean sea vista.

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Cap Rocat, Balearic Islands — Canopy bed with cream linen drapes, arched stone walls, wooden ceiling fan, terracotta tile floor, minimalist Mediterranean luxury bedroom.

Suite El Cabo

Cap Rocat, Balearic Islands — Wooden pergola bed pavilion with cream cushions overlooking Mediterranean coastline at sunset.

Suite Cap Rocat

Cap Rocat, Balearic Islands — Canopied bed with cream curtains in stone bedroom with exposed wood beams and geometric textile panels.

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What makes it Kobu

Surrounded by clear waters, Cap Rocat is naturally keen to conserve its ocean environment. The hotel has pledged to be zero-waste and has already taken measures to replace straws, bottles and cosmetic containers with biodegradable alternatives. They have also joined the WHOLE WORLD WATER initiative, an innovative campaign in partnership with UNHCR (United Nations Agency for Refugees). The hotel filters, bottles and sells water, and a percentage goes toward the campaign’s one billion dollar goal.

Located in a fortress built for the surveillance of the Bay of Palma, Cap Rocat posed a great challenge in terms of its restoration, which involved transforming the facilities into a hotel as well as complying with the strict regulations governing a building declared a Heritage Asset and listed as a National Monument.

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Directions

Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)

15 min by car

The Destination

Balearic Islands

Balearic Islands

This sun-kissed archipelago off Spain’s eastern coast made up of 4 stunning islands, Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca, and Formentera. Lounge by its postcard-worthy turquoise waters, traverse it’s stunning hillside hamlets, hop between islands, or just enjoy the laidback charm of this quintessential Mediterranean getaway.

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