Virgin Limited Edition has announced the development of a new luxury 28-bedroom hotel on its Son Bunyola Estate in the Tramuntana region of Mallorca.
The project, already under construction, consists of the restoration of a historic finca (translating to rural land with an estate building) and surrounding landscape on the Son Bunyola Estate, part of the Virgin Limited Edition portfolio. Scheduled to open in summer 2023 as the Son Bunyola Hotel, the development of the finca will form an integral part of a 810-acre estate, positioned on a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which already occupies the collection’s three standalone private villas.
Dating back to the 15th century, the finca is a historical monument, central to the private estate and fundamental to the history of the local area. The hotel will retain all the original features of the Finca, reviving it as a new hotel.
Development of the resort began in June last year with a reconstruction project focusing on the existing buildings and structures, using traditional and local materials at the core of the hotel’s design. The hotel will consist of the main Finca, and the Tafona, which previously contained the historic olive press, besides several annexe buildings. These will house 28 rooms and suites, including two Tower Suites, one of which was originally a medieval defense tower built in the 15th century. The hotel will offer two restaurants, lounges, a several external dining terraces and a new swimming pool with views of the surrounding countryside and Mallorca’s famed Foradada.
Sustainability is rooted at the heart of this conservation project. Hot water for the hotel will be pre-heated using energy collected from the air-conditioning and refrigeration cooling systems. Additionally, the installation of a biomass boiler will be powered by recycled wood chippings. The building’s thermal insulation has been upgraded and water is being collected and reused for irrigation, whilst the addition of a building management system will be introduced throughout the hotel to monitor and control lighting, air conditioning and power consumption within the property.
Bookings for the new hotel will open up later this year in anticipation for a summer 2023 opening, adding to the estate’s three individual villas: Sa Punta de S’Aguila, Sa Terra Rotja and Son Balagueret.
For more information, visit www.sonbunyola.virgin.com.
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