Bedndesk - Coliving & Coworking in Mallorca - El Arenal, Balearic Islands

Karina G.

Excelente ubicacion, Oscar muy buen anfitrion, disfrutamos mucho la estadia espero volver algun dia.

Roner S.

Mejor

Mary O.

Amazing accommodation for digital nomads! Really only 2 minutes from the door of the "bedndesk" to the beach! 🏖️ And you can enjoy white sand beach, deep blue aquamarine water and incredible sunsets.

Oscar is especially kind and attentive host. ❤️ He made a unique home atmosphere in the co-living. So everybody who live there in that time support it easily.

There are a lot of magnificent photosession locations 📸 (see attached photos) and interesting places on the island that you could visit if you rent a bike/car 🏎️ or you have a friend to go with by the car. 😉

The co-working area in the house is very big and cosy. There are additional monitors 🖥️ that you could connect to your laptop 💻 and it will be very comfortable to work. Also there are a desk in every room, if you need some privacy during your job tasks.

I could highly recommend this wonderful place 💜 to work and live for a long period of time. 2 weeks are definitely not enough. Even after a month here ⏳ you don't want to leave this awesome place! So book it for as long as you can 👆

Eduard G.

We met some lovely colivers in here that gave the place life.

Sadly as soon as I entered the bedroom, a heavy smell of mould hit me. I started coughing and got progressively worse over the week, which had a big impact on our holiday.
- Update: The host reached out and shared photos of the mold removed, so I have removed the images from my rating.

On the good side, the hosts are quite responsive and understanding. We only stayed for 3 days, and hearing of our health issues they refunded us for the remaining days. I never saw them, but they are quick to answer on WhatsApp and help out.
Also, the accommodation is on the cheap side, and it's literally next to the sea, so that's a huge plus. There's also parking for a rented car in walking distance, the hosts can tell you the best locations.

Harry S.

After reading recent negative reviews I contacted the owner before booking to make sure there was definitely a community manager living at the house, and asked how busy it would be during my two week stay.

I was told there was only one room available and that the community manager was living at the house. What they actually meant was that for one night of my stay there was only one room available, after day 3 of my stay all other guests left and no one else came.

I rarely saw the community manager who was working full time elsewhere for a large part of my stay - and anyway there was no community to manage.

Bookings out of season can be low, but I specifically asked the owner these questions to avoid the situation I found myself in - living and working alone all day - the exact opposite of a coliving experience. The owner told other guests that more people were coming during my stay, despite this not being true, I have still not had an adequate explanation why he told myself and others this.

Ryan L.

I visited Bedndesk for about a week this past August and I would give them 100 stars if I could! They have a a fabulous set up less than one block to the beach in S'Arenal.

Booking was a breeze. I quickly received a response from Adrienne and she was more than accommodating in helping me choose which room was best for me.

The hostel was never too hectic and all of the guests were incredibly nice! The rooms and beds are comfortable, and there's plenty of desks with monitors, hi speed wifi, etc to work during the day while having easy access to all Mallorca has to offer. Sean, the house manager, was so nice and helpful and he took us around the island showing us all of the cool spots.

I can't thank Adrienne, Juanse, and Sean enough for ensuring such a pleasant stay. I wholeheartedly recommend Bedndesk and plan to return as soon as I can!

Gerrit P.

My girlfriend and I spent 2 weeks living and working at Bedndesk and couldn't be happier! The location was great; beach, shopping, groceries and entertainment all in walking distance. The house was spacious and the well-equipped kitchen allowed to comfortably cook our own meals. Even the desk and desk chairs were very comfortable and made working from there a breeze.

The hosts are very gracious and always helpful, quick to respond to messages and usually stop by very fast to resolve any issues we had.

Palma can be very loud at night because of tourists and inconsiderate drivers, this could be an issue for light sleepers.

All in call, it was perfect for us and we are considering going back for an even longer period of time.

Thank you!

Kabulchen

My stay was okay-ish, the only positive experience was the people I shared the house with. The building itself is an old house that could benefit from some renovations. There's a noticeable moldy smell, especially in the meeting room, which also shows signs of water damage.
One of the major issues was the noise. Until late at night, the sound of gates and doors being closed was quite loud, often making it feel like someone was entering my room. This made it challenging to get a good night's sleep because your body was quite in alert mode.
The location is okay if you're into partying and tourist spots, but it might not be ideal for those who are looking for a quieter stay. It's right at the beginning of the German party street. For work purposes, the space presented challenges as well. There is only one meeting room available for calls, and it's not possible to have calls in the upstairs rooms or too far to the right or left of the router, because of the internet connection. Furthermore, the desks are rented out to external people as well, with six already occupied by the guests, leaving literally no space for private calls.
Communication with the manager is solely through WhatsApp; I never met them in person. Towels weren't swapped out, and expired food in the kitchen was left unattended, but they do take care of it when you write them on WhatsApp. It seems like the love and care for this house is missing.
Overall, I wouldn't return to BednDesk because it's hard to get a good night's sleep and it's not a nice work environment. Some people were driving to coworking cafés in Palma for a nicer work environment and that is not the point of a coworking place.