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Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa
Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa
Four-Star·★ 4.8
Iberostar Waves Club Cala Barca
Iberostar Waves Club Cala Barca
Four-Star·★ 4.6

Scores at a Glance

Iberostar Selection Albufera PlayaIberostar Waves Club Cala Barca
Overall
8.8
8.2
Beach
9.2
8.5
Food
8.8
7.8
Service
8.6
8.4
Rooms
8.5
7.1
Value
8.2
7.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Iberostar Selection Albufera PlayaMeasureIberostar Waves Club Cala Barca
(better)8.8Overall Score8.2
4-starStar Rating4-star
(better)4.8 (5,058)Google Rating4.6 (8,059)
(better)From $196Price / Night (pp)From $206
NoAdults OnlyNo
ListedKids' ClubListed
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
50 minAirport Transfer–

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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Iberostar Waves Club Cala Barca

Kids' club & childcare
Kids’ club listed. 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: 6 people in one accommodation. Two-Bedroom Apartment. Adult limit unverified.
See supplier details at Iberostar Waves Club Cala Barca

Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa

Highlights

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

Iberostar Waves Club Cala Barca

Highlights

  • 10 pools
  • 5 places to eat
  • Full-service spa

Why choose it

  • Calm cove access
  • Strong kids and teen programming
  • Many pools and dining outlets
  • Good staff sentiment

Keep in mind

  • Dated-room complaints
  • Large resort layout
  • Value can feel uneven in peak season

All Scores

Iberostar Selection Albufera PlayaMeasureIberostar Waves Club Cala Barca
(better)9.2Beach8.5
(better)8.8Food7.8
(better)8.6Service8.4
(better)8.5Rooms7.1
(better)9.2Pools8.9
(better)8.2Value7.2
(better)9.1Family9.0
–Quiet6.8

Of the 10 measures we call, Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa leads on 10 and Iberostar Waves Club Cala Barca leads on 0.

Vibes

Iberostar Selection Albufera PlayaMeasureIberostar Waves Club Cala Barca

Activities

Iberostar Selection Albufera PlayaMeasureIberostar Waves Club Cala Barca
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
YesKidsYes
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