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Holiday World Polynesia, Affiliated by MeliávsIberostar Selection Albufera Playa
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Scores at a Glance
Holiday World Polynesia, Affiliated by MeliáIberostar Selection Albufera Playa
Overall
8.1
8.8
Beach
7.2
9.2
Food
7.7
8.8
Service
8.0
8.6
Rooms
7.8
8.5
Value
8.1
8.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Holiday World Polynesia, Affiliated by Meliá | Measure | Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Overall Score | 8.8 (better) |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| 4.2 (8,884) | Google Rating | 4.8 (4,974) (better) |
| (better)From $91 | Price / Night (pp) | From $121 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)25 min | Airport Transfer | 50 min |
All Scores
| Holiday World Polynesia, Affiliated by Meliá | Measure | Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa |
|---|---|---|
| 7.2 | Beach | 9.2 (better) |
| 7.7 | Food | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.0 | Service | 8.6 (better) |
| 7.8 | Rooms | 8.5 (better) |
| 8.9 | Pools | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.1 | Value | 8.2 (better) |
| 9.0 | Family | 9.1 (better) |
| 6.6 | Quiet | – |
| 6.8 | Remote work | – |
Of the 11 measures we call, Holiday World Polynesia, Affiliated by Meliá leads on 2 and Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa leads on 9.
Vibes
| Holiday World Polynesia, Affiliated by Meliá | Measure | Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa |
|---|
Activities
| Holiday World Polynesia, Affiliated by Meliá | Measure | Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Holiday World Polynesia, Affiliated by Meliá
- 9 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 25 min from AGP
Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa
- 7 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 50 min from PMI
Pros · Holiday World Polynesia, Affiliated by Meliá
- Major Beach Club waterpark
- Family entertainment and kids club
- All-inclusive snack and bar infrastructure
- Good airport access from Málaga
Pros · Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa
Cons · Holiday World Polynesia, Affiliated by Meliá
- Not direct beachfront
- Food and cleanliness feedback is mixed
- Busy/noisy family atmosphere
- Exact entrance coordinates need manual confirmation
Cons · Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa
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