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
8.8
Overall Score
8.2
4-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.8 (4,805)
Google Rating
4.6 (7,490)
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
50 min
Airport Transfer
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All Scores
9.2
Beach
8.5
8.8
Food
7.8
8.6
Service
8.4
8.5
Rooms
7.1
9.2
Pools
8.9
8.2
Value
7.2
9.1
Family
9.0
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Quiet
6.8
Vibes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa
- 7 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 50 min from PMI
Iberostar Waves Club Cala Barca
- 10 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Pros — Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa
Pros — Iberostar Waves Club Cala Barca
- Calm cove access
- Strong kids and teen programming
- Many pools and dining outlets
- Good staff sentiment
Cons — Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa
Cons — Iberostar Waves Club Cala Barca
- Dated-room complaints
- Large resort layout
- Value can feel uneven in peak season