Like the rest of the island (and the Balearics), the village has a mediterranean climate (Köppen: Csa), with mild winters and long, hot summers.

Outside of the holiday season, the Son Bou resort is very quiet as most facilities are shut down during the winter months.

Within the village are four hotels; two in Son Bou, one in San Jaime and one in Torre Soli Nou.

There is also a campsite, Camping Son Bou, about 2 miles away, along the back road from Torre Soli Nou.

There are many bars and restaurants in Son Bou, several of which have adopted a British style, others choosing international cuisine, including Chinese.