Scores at a Glance
Club Med Magna MarbellaIberostar Selection Albufera Playa
Overall
8.6
8.8
Beach
—
9.2
Food
8.5
8.8
Service
—
8.6
Rooms
8.4
8.5
Value
8.0
8.2
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.6
Overall Score
8.8
4-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.5 (1,151)
Google Rating
4.8 (4,805)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
40 min
Airport Transfer
50 min
All Scores
—
Beach
9.2
8.5
Food
8.8
—
Service
8.6
8.4
Rooms
8.5
8.8
Pools
9.2
8.0
Value
8.2
9.2
Family
9.1
8.2
Wellness
—
Vibes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Club Med Magna Marbella
- 5 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 40 min from AGP
Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa
- 7 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 50 min from PMI
Pros — Club Med Magna Marbella
- True Club Med all-inclusive model
- Excellent family programming
- Strong sports and activity inventory
- Modern resort feel
- Good pool complex
Pros — Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa
Cons — Club Med Magna Marbella
- Not beachfront
- Some premium extras still cost more
- Less classic high-energy Club Med feel for some repeat guests