Villa Le Blanc with Anne Semonin spa opens in Menorca

Melia Hotels International (MHI) has opened a five-star luxury hotel and spa on the island of Menorca. 

Located on the island’s south coast, moments from Santo Tomás beach, Villa Le Blanc offers 159 guest rooms, each with its own private ocean-view balcony, as well as a restaurant, several pools, a poolside bar and a state-of-the-art spa.

The Spa by Anne Semonin 

Developed in partnership with luxury French skincare brand and designed by Manuel De la Garza, The Spa by Anne Semonin occupies 450sqm and offers three treatment rooms, including a couple’s cabin, as well as a relaxation space, fitness space and thermal circuit with a swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and hammam. 

It offers a comprehensive treatment menu consisting of 30 multi-sensory treatments spread across several experience ranges: Body, Facial, Collection, Author, Exclusive and Relax for Two.

Mediterranean-inspired rituals

Available experiences include the Secrets of the Mediterranean facial, an 85-minute bespoke treatment combining firming facial techniques with an olive mask to soothe and hydrate the skin. 

Meanwhile, the Parisian Ritual from Head to Toe is a 110-minute experience designed to ease stress, combining a relaxing exfoliation and back massage with a bespoke facial and a comforting foot and leg massage. 

Finally, the Mediterranean to Heaven for Two is a 110-minute ritual aimed at couples. Inspired by the Mediterranean, the experience uses ingredients such as sea salt, white sand and hibiscus to soothe and detoxify.

Environmentally-responsible hospitality

Set amid a Unesco Biosphere Reserve, Villa Le Blanc has been described as MHI’s most environmentally responsible hotel. 

With the ultimate aim of carbon neutrality, the property claims to have already reduced emissions by 87% through energy-efficient operations, state-of-the-art facilities, integrated design and technology. With the remaining emissions to be offset by waste management, green energy management and upcoming sustainable projects.

Extensive renovation

Set inside the former Sol Beach House Hotel, the property has undergone an extensive renovation. 

Helmed by architect Álvaro Sans, the new hotel features a contemporary design, with a white and blue colour palette, and combines local architectural elements, such as large Menorcan arches and seafacing porches, with natural materials including wood, stone and clay.