**UM Beach House** is a beachfront beach club and restaurant set in the prestigious Puerto Portals in Portals Nous (Calvià), on Mallorca's southwest coast. Opened in 2019 as part of the Umami Group, this rustic-chic retreat pairs poolside lounging, Mediterranean seafront dining and afro-house sound into a day by the water that lets everyday life become a distant memory.
What makes UM Beach House special
The Umami Group, founded in Palma in 2018, quickly established itself as one of the finest hospitality names in the Balearics; UM Beach House Portals was one of its early openings in 2019 and now sits within a small universe alongside UM Chambao Portals and the newer UM Beach House Ibiza. The concept revolves around slow living: a natural, bohemian design of wood, wicker and pale tones, barefoot rituals and a sense of tribal community.
The location is first-class – directly on the water, with views over the bay of Portals and the yachts gliding in and out of the harbour. If you fancy something active after a day by the pool, the Sporting Club Portals with its tennis and padel courts is right next door.
Pool, loungers & daybeds
At the heart of it all is the refreshing pool, ringed by sun loungers and generous Balinese daybeds facing the sea. The spacious terraces are dressed in wood, wicker and white tones – the setting for a day where relaxation is the only item on the agenda.
The front-row sea spots and poolside beds are limited and fill up fast in high season. It's worth booking through the website; a minimum spend usually applies, redeemable against food and drink.
Food & drinks
The food is one of the real standouts. The restaurant blends traditional recipes with Mediterranean flavours and fresh seasonal produce, in a light-filled space with wraparound windows and sea views. The menu runs from seafood and fish such as wild sea bass to quality meats, paellas and pasta like pesto rigatoni. The crudités platter – with chickpea and beetroot hummus, tzatziki and pitta bread – draws particular praise as a sharing classic.
By the pool there's a more relaxed menu with club sandwiches, tacos, burgers and salads, ideal if you're prioritising the sun. Cocktails are freshly shaken and the wine list is extensive, with the UM house rosé among the most popular choices.
Atmosphere & the best time to visit
In the afternoon the music sets the rhythm: afro house, tribal funk and drumbeats – a programme curated by Sebas Ramis, open too to current underground sounds of minimalist and melodic house. It's a tribute to barefoot rituals and to the freedom that defines the season.
The crowd comes above all for relaxation and a good vibe, making UM Beach House a destination especially loved by adults; it holds around 4.4 stars from several hundred reviews on Tripadvisor. It's open from early April to the end of October. If you prefer something quieter and more family-friendly, the sister venue UM Chambao Portals is just a few steps away. Whether for lunch or dinner by the sea, a day at the pool or cocktails at sunset, every visit feels like an experience on Mallorca's southwest coast.
