Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa
Last verified July 2026. Value is the weakest mark at 8.2. No resort can pay to change a score. See the full Palmprint file
Dining, pools and the beach
Dining & bars
A few venues take reservations, the rest are walk-in
IHG/Iberostar page describes two hotels with one all-inclusive experience and lists six restaurants plus access to neighboring Albufera Park facilities.
Pools & waterplay
With heated
IHG page lists one indoor pool and six outdoor pools; Expedia/Booking also support seven-pool resort infrastructure.
The beach itself
Beachfront on Playa de Muro, a broad sandy bay beach on northern Mallorca; wind and shallow-water conditions can vary seasonally.
- Calm water, swimmable straight off the sand
- Gradual entry, shallow a long way out
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Who fits where at Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa
All 9 categories, from the resort's own accommodations pages. The figures are the comparison: how many the room takes, against the most this property puts in any one key. Where a category carries no figures, the resort does not publish an occupancy for it, which at villa tier usually means it is set when you book.
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Room Pool Access | Sleeps 3 | 280 ft²26 m² | 1 bedroom | Not publishedswim-out |
| Premium Double Room Garden View | Sleeps 3 | 291 ft²27 m² | 1 bedroom | Garden |
| Premium Double Room Partial Sea View | Sleeps 3 | 291 ft²27 m² | 1 bedroom | Partial sea |
| Premium Double Room Sea View | Sleeps 3 | 291 ft²27 m² | 1 bedroom | Sea |
| Premium Double Room Pool View | Sleeps 3 | 291 ft²27 m² | 1 bedroom | Pool |
| Premium Double Room Single Use | Sleeps 1 | 291 ft²27 m² | 1 bedroom | Not published |
| Star Prestige Double Room Side Sea View | Sleeps 2 | 291 ft²27 m² | 1 bedroom | Side sea |
| Star Prestige Suite Sea View | Sleeps 2 | 452 ft²42 m² | 1 bedroom | Sea |
| Premium Room Connecting Rooms | Sleeps 4 | 581 ft²54 m² | 2 bedrooms | Not publishedconnecting |
Occupancy is the maximum published occupancy including rollaways, not comfortable occupancy. Categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.
= sleeps 2 of 4 max
Before you book
What guests keep raising about Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa.
Most loved
2 themes- Playa de Muro beachfront location
- Seven-pool resort complex and family facilities
Most complained about
2 themes- Large complex can feel busy in school holidays
- Room size and noise can vary by location
Reddit was searched; resort-specific discussion is limited, so official, OTA and TripAdvisor-style sources carry the consensus.
The rate, and where to check it
Our tracker samples real rates for a two-adult, 7-night stay on a rotating schedule, so the number below is a checked price with a date on it, not a teaser. The channels underneath price the same stay; a few minutes across them is routinely worth a night's rate.
Per-person figures assume two sharing. Taxes and fees vary by channel, so compare the final screen, not the first one.
Where else to look
- Resort website (opens in a new tab)
- Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
- Expedia (opens in a new tab)
- Tripadvisor reviews (opens in a new tab)
Same stay on every channel. Book wherever it comes out cheapest, whether or not we earn on it. Some of these are affiliate links, at no extra cost to you.
We check this rate on a rotating schedule. Leave an email and we'll flag a real drop, not a countdown timer.
Apr to Oct
Real seasons here: highs run from 61°F in January to 93°F in July, and the wet months run Oct to Apr.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 61 degrees Fahrenheit | 63 degrees Fahrenheit | 66 degrees Fahrenheit | 70 degrees Fahrenheit | 77 degrees Fahrenheit | 86 degrees Fahrenheit | 93 degrees Fahrenheit | 93 degrees Fahrenheit | 86 degrees Fahrenheit | 77 degrees Fahrenheit | 68 degrees Fahrenheit | 63 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Rain days | 6 days | 5 days | 4 days | 4 days | 2 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 1 day | 5 days | 6 days | 7 days |
| Verdict | Cool | Cool | Cool | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Cool | Cool |
Getting there
50 minutes from PMI
- Nearest airport
- PMI · Palma de Mallorca Airport
- Transfer
- 50 min · costs extra
- Address
- Avda. Playa de Muro, s/n, 07458 Alcúdia, Illes Balears, Spain
- Phone
- +34 971 89 02 29
The ride from PMI is not in your rate.
Book it before you land and the ride is settled. The alternative is a taxi rank at the end of a long flight.
- The fare
- Fixed when you book. No meter, no surge, no cash at the kerb.
- If you're late
- The driver tracks your flight and waits. Delays don't cost you the ride.
- On arrival
- Your name on a board in arrivals, past customs, before the taxi rank.
Spain
- Language
- Spanish (English at resorts)
- Currency
- Euro
- Power
- 230V, European Type C/F plugs
- Driving
- On the right
- Main airports
- Tenerife (TFS), Málaga (AGP)
- Flight time
- ~7–9h from the US East Coast
Who it suits
One of the 7 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
Affiliate · commission at no cost to youFlights
Fly into PMI, 50 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $665.
Search fares (opens in a new tab)Insurance
Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.
Compare cover (opens in a new tab)Data
An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.
Get an eSIM (opens in a new tab)How we scored Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa
7 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified 16 July 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 1 more we track
Confidence is high across the board except value, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Value8.2Medium confidence
- Ai Scope
- 9.0
- Family Depth
- 9.1
- Beach Quality
- 9.2
Service8.6High confidence
- Staff Sentiment
- 8.6
- Family Programming
- 8.8
- Large Resort Operations
- 8.0
Beach9.2High confidence
- Beachfront
- 9.2
- Sand Quality
- 9.1
- Playa De Muro
- 9.3
Dining8.8High confidence
- Restaurant Count
- 8.8
- Specialty Variety
- 8.7
- All Inclusive Scope
- 9.0
Rooms8.5High confidence
- Star Prestige
- 8.6
- Swim Up Options
- 8.5
- Renovated Context
- 8.8
Pools & Spa9.2High confidence
- Pool Count
- 9.2
- Indoor Pool
- 8.4
- Rooftop Pool Access
- 8.8
Family9.1High confidence
- Star Camp
- 9.0
- Pool Depth
- 9.2
- Restaurant Flexibility
- 8.8
Everything we read on Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa
In the plan, or on the bill
Where the line sits at Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa, item by item, with what we checked it against.
| What you'd expect to pay for | Status |
|---|---|
| Premium & à la carte diningOfficial all-inclusive list includes buffet restaurants, Greek, Mexican, Spanish tapas, beach grill, Star Café and ice cream parlour. | Included |
| Top-shelf liquorOfficial page lists local and imported drinks, but unrestricted premium bottle service is not verified. | Partly included |
| Wi-Fi | Included |
| Spa treatments | Costs extra |
| Kids' clubStar Camp children's activities are included. | Included |
| Airport transfers | Costs extra |
Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this
Bringing the kids to Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa
What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.
- Kids' club
- Supervised program, ages 4–17
- Drop-off care from
- Age 4, younger kids need babysitting
- Teen program
- Active: events teens actually show up to
- Rooms that fit a family
- Premium Room Connecting Rooms
- Heated pools
- Yes, indoor heated pool; outdoor pool heating not verified
- Beach for young swimmers
- Gradual, calm entry: toddler-friendly
- Dinner reservations
- Needed at some restaurants
- Can a family of 5 stay in one room at Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa?
- Not in a single standard room: the largest stated occupancy at Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa is 4. Families of five or more need two rooms, and connecting rooms are available (usually request-only, so confirm at booking).
- Does Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa have a kids' club, and from what age?
- Yes. Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa runs a supervised kids' club for ages 4–17. Drop-off starts at age 4; younger children need babysitting or a parent alongside. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm before booking.
Taking a group
Strong for family and multigenerational beach groups; not a party resort.
- Private dining & events
- Bookable
- Group rates
- Negotiable on a block
- Nightlife
- Low-key, quiet by late evening
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