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Holiday World Polynesia, Affiliated by MeliávsIberostar Selection Albufera Playa

Holiday World Polynesia, Affiliated by Meliá
Holiday World Polynesia, Affiliated by Meliá
Four-Star·★ 4.2
Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa
Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa
Four-Star·★ 4.8

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 MeliáMeasureIberostar Selection Albufera Playa
8.1Overall Score8.8 (better)
4-starStar Rating4-star
4.2 (9,077)Google Rating4.8 (5,058) (better)
(better)From $94Price / Night (pp)From $196
NoAdults OnlyNo
ListedKids' ClubListed
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
(better)25 minAirport Transfer50 min

Holiday World Polynesia, Affiliated by Meliá

Kids' club & childcare
Kids’ club listed: 3–12. Meliá states a kids club for ages 3–12 plus games and family entertainment; teen programming exists in the wider activity setup but needs current operating confirmation. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service
Unverified
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Capacity unverified; confirm the exact category before booking.
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Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa

Kids' club & childcare
Kids’ club listed: 4–17. Iberostar Star Camp generally divides children into Monkey ages 4–7, Dolphin 8–12 and Eagle 13–17; official hotel page confirms Star Camp activities at this resort. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service
Unverified
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 3 people in one accommodation. Premium Double Room Garden View; Premium Double Room Partial Sea View; Premium Double Room Sea View; 2 more categories at this capacity. Adult limit unverified.
Categories spanning multiple rooms
Premium Room Connecting Rooms: 2 separate rooms or suites; confirmed capacity 4 across all 2.
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Holiday World Polynesia, Affiliated by Meliá

Highlights

  • 9 pools
  • 3 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • 25 min from AGP

Why choose it

  • Major Beach Club waterpark
  • Family entertainment and kids club
  • All-inclusive snack and bar infrastructure
  • Good airport access from Málaga

Keep in mind

  • Not direct beachfront
  • Food and cleanliness feedback is mixed
  • Busy/noisy family atmosphere
  • Exact entrance coordinates need manual confirmation

Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa

Highlights

  • 7 pools
  • 6 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • Swim-up suites
  • 50 min from PMI

All Scores

Holiday World Polynesia, Affiliated by MeliáMeasureIberostar Selection Albufera Playa
7.2Beach9.2 (better)
7.7Food8.8 (better)
8.0Service8.6 (better)
7.8Rooms8.5 (better)
8.9Pools9.2 (better)
8.1Value8.2 (better)
9.0Family9.1 (better)
6.6Quiet–
6.8Remote 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 MeliáMeasureIberostar Selection Albufera Playa

Activities

Holiday World Polynesia, Affiliated by MeliáMeasureIberostar Selection Albufera Playa
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
YesKidsYes
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