Hotel

Cristine Bedfor

Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

A beautiful house in a unique location in the middle of the city of Mahón in Menorca. From the rooms of the hotel, guests have a view of the houses and roofs of Mahón, the church of Carmen and Santa María or the pretty garden with its own fountain and pool, a huge dragon tree, lemon and orange trees.

Cristine Bedfor stands for peace, water and beauty and lives this holistically - on the way through the lobby, the common living room and the rooms to the outside area with inner courtyard and garden. Cristine Bedfor is the owner and creator of the hotel; Above all, however, she is a loving hostess and friend of the staff: inside and also of the guests. She likes to give tips for the island and reports on her intention for this dreamlike place, which she has transformed into a familiar and quiet oasis. Cristine has integrated the regional culture into the accommodation, so that the authentic Mahón with its magical surroundings can be felt. While walking around Mahón in 2019, she captured Calle de la Infanta and fell in love with the buildings. She couldn't resist and bought the house.

The interior design makes the hotel more than just a place to sleep. The mix of textiles, fabrics and colors is stylish and all rooms are individually designed. Each room has its own essence. They are decorated with antique pieces, paintings and fabrics belonging to the Cristine Bedfor universe.


Rooms + Rates

per night
Single roomfrom120 €
Double roomfrom150 €
Suitefrom194 €

Sustainable

ArchitectureDuring the renovation, great importance was attached to preserving the original elements of the building. Mares, the typical stone from Mahón, was mainly used indoors and outdoors. The renovation was carried out with local companies. There are also various recycled or upcycled materials in the house, such as staff uniforms, second-hand antiques in the rooms and recycled carpets.

FoodThe menu is made from 100% local produce sourced from nearby suppliers. Cristine's motto is "dream global, eat local". A zero-waste approach is pursued in the restaurant. Leftovers are recycled or fed to animals. Various vegetarian dishes are served and the kitchen is happy to take food intolerances into account.

The employees are locals who live and work on the island. Sharing experiences and knowledge is very much appreciated. That is why the hostess passes on her knowledge to the employees, but also likes to learn from them and offers regular further training. The Menorca Preservation Fund and the Cristine Bedfor have signed a partnership agreement that provides the foundation with substantial funding to support projects related to local Menorca products. The common goal is to stimulate the consumption of local products as a cultural core element of the maintenance and promotion of the economic sector through responsible production with a longer-term vision, while at the same time regenerating and maintaining the island and the health of the country.

EnvironmentCristine Bedfor has received the sustainable quality seal "Menorca Biosphere Reserve". The seal is awarded to companies and accommodations that are committed to protecting the environment, culture and society of the island. It represents the obligation of producers, artisans and tourism companies to comply with a number of criteria that have been established in accordance with the values of the Menorca Biosphere Reserve. Such as reducing and recycling waste, including organic; to cultivate the garden with native plants in order to reduce water consumption, as these are adapted to the climate of the island; the reduction and introduction of environmentally certified cleaning products, the consumption of local products, both in the kitchen and in other areas of the hotel, the collaboration with local producers to publicize their work and the quality of the products made in Menorca; Energy savings through low-consumption lighting throughout the hotel and the use of machines that are certified for low energy consumption. The water is treated by means of osmosis.

Well-BeingCristine Bedfor offers numerous treatment options, such as manicures, pedicures, wellness for the hands, various massages and therapies, yoga and Pilates courses. There is a personal trainer, a meditation room and of course the outdoor pool.


Characteristics

  • Stylish boutique hotel in the heart of Mahón, the island capital of Menorca
  • Successful mix of art, culture and sustainability
  • Feel the taste of Menorca in the hotel's restaurant
  • 21 individually designed and high quality furnished rooms and suites
  • Nice garden with a fountain and a terrace
  • Comprehensive wellness offer from mediation and yoga to manicures and massages
  • Many excursion possibilities in and around Mahón: the historic port, many galleries and museums, various nearby bays, the Cami de Cavalls, a 185 kilometer long path that leads around the island, and much more

Hotel21 roomsRestaurantChildren welcomeWi-FiDisabled accessPoolPets allowed

Features

  • Hotel with 21 rooms
  • Some rooms with their own terrace
  • Restaurant & bar
  • Garden and terrace
  • Pool
  • Yoga and Pilates classes
  • Gym and Meditation room

Testimonials

A brand-new sustainably minded project, launched in Menorca’s Mahón earlier this year, Cristine Bedfor is the eponymous brainchild of its founder who enlisted the help of good friends to bring her dream to life. The result is a stunning 21-room boutique hotel, designed with an eye on the future by Lorenzo Castillo, featuring local, sustainable food by Menorcan Ses Forquilles, and a magnificent 6,500-square foot garden created by local landscape gardener Álvaro de la Rosa.

Isabelle Kliger, forbes.com, October 2021

Certificates + Awards

Menorca Biosphärenreservat

certified company

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Rooms + Rates

per night
Single roomfrom120 €
Double roomfrom150 €
Suitefrom194 €

Location + Directions

With public transport

Menorca Airport is only 10 minutes by car from the hotel (6 km). The port (boat connections to Palma, Barcelona and Valencia) is only 500 meters from the hotel. The exact address can be found on the hotel's website.