Are the specialty restaurants included at Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma?

Partly: some premium & à la carte dining is included at Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma, but premium options cost extra. All-inclusive/board-basis evidence is rate-dependent; specialty dining and wine-cellar items should be checked.

Does Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma include top-shelf liquor?

Partly: some top-shelf liquor is included at Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma, but premium options cost extra. Premium-drink inclusion is not evidenced for all-inclusive rates.

Is room service included at Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma?

Partly: some room service is included at Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma, but premium options cost extra. IHG dining page lists 24-hour in-room dining, but inclusion in the all-inclusive plan is not evidenced.

Is Wi-Fi free at Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma?

Yes: wi-fi is included in the all-inclusive plan at Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma. IHG FAQ states free Wi-Fi is offered.

Are spa treatments included at Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma?

No: spa treatments costs extra at Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan. Official FAQ states spa water area and treatments are at extra cost.

Are airport transfers included at Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma?

No: airport transfers costs extra at Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan. No airport transfer is included in the rate; guests arrange and pay for their own taxi, shuttle or public bus for the short ride from Palma airport.

Can a family of 5 stay in one room at Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma?

Not in a single standard room: the largest stated occupancy at Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma is 4. Families of five or more need two rooms.

Is the beach at Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma good for young children?

The water is swimmable with some waves, and the entry is a gradual walk-in a young child can stand in.

Do you need dinner reservations at Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma?

At some restaurants: book the à la carte venues early in your stay and keep the buffet as the no-plan fallback for meltdown nights.

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Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma

The Palmprint

8.7 out of 10

Six fronds, six scores ·

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PMI · 5 min

Dining

1 venue

Best months

Apr – Oct

Guests say

4.7 · 3,646

From $98

pp / night · $195 for two

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Value7.8

Service8.8

Beach8.6

Dining8.5

Rooms8.7

Last verified July 2026. Value is the weakest mark at 7.8. No resort can pay to change a score. See the full Palmprint file

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Dining, pools and the beach

Bright dining room with wooden tables and chairs, large windows overlooking a tropical garden, and a white swan decoration visible through the glass.

Dining & bars

6venues · 1 restaurant, 1 buffet, 4 bars

A few venues take reservations, the rest are walk-in

IHG dining page lists the Playa Blanca buffet and four bars; official hotel FAQ also references the Guethary Gourmet Restaurant.

Mallorcan · International · Gourmet restaurant · Wine cellar

Food 8.5

Turquoise pool with metal entry ladders, surrounded by white lounge chairs with turquoise towels, white umbrellas, and modern resort buildings in the background.

Pools & waterplay

Official and recent media evidence support a pool and rooftop/sunset bar experience, but IHG FAQ surfaced conflicting pool text; verify current pool inventory manually.

Shaded wooden deck with hanging egg chairs, loungers, and ocean view under beige sail canopies at Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma.

The beach itself

8.6beach score · high confidence

Direct Playa de Palma beach setting; Mediterranean beach is generally usable but can be busy in season.

Moderate water, swimmable most days
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.

Rooms & suites

Who fits where at Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma

All 3 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.

Resort room with wooden accent wall, turquoise curtains, and balcony overlooking a turquoise sea and sandy beach below.

Modern bathroom with white double vanity, cream and green marble walls, glass shower enclosure, white towels, and soaking tub.

Balcony with two modern chairs overlooking turquoise water, palm-lined beach, and blue sky at Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma.

Room categories at Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma, smallest first: occupancy, size, bedrooms and aspect
Suite	Occupancy	Bedrooms	Aspect
Double	Sleeps 3	1 bedroom	Not published
Family Room	Sleeps 4	1 bedroom	Not published
Suite	Not published	1 bedroom	Sea or resort view

Family fit4 in one key is possible in exactly one category, the Family Room · a party of 5 needs two

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

Food and drink

The dining, in outline

Counts and cuisines from the resort's own pages. We have not verified this property restaurant by restaurant yet, so we are not going to print a list that says nothing.

Places to eat: 1
Buffets: 1
Bars and lounges: 4

Kitchens

Mallorcan, International, Gourmet restaurant, Wine cellar

Some restaurants take reservations; the rest are walk-in.

IHG dining page lists the Playa Blanca buffet and four bars; official hotel FAQ also references the Guethary Gourmet Restaurant.

Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma qualifies as optional all-inclusive because board basis varies by rate.
Its strongest fit is couples or families who want beachfront access near Palma rather than a remote resort.
Hidden tips
Verify the exact board basis before import or booking.
Choose sea-view or Star Prestige-style categories if views and quieter areas matter.
Things guests wish they had known
Treat all-inclusive as a selectable board basis rather than the default product.
The hotel is close to Palma and the airport, so it feels more like an upscale beach-city base than a secluded resort.

Most loved

3 themes

Beachfront Playa de Palma location
Breakfast and buffet quality
Modern rooms and sea-view categories

Most complained about

3 themes

All-inclusive status is rate-dependent rather than universal
Urban beach area can be busy in peak season
Some premium dining and spa items cost extra

From Reddit

Sentiment: Split

Property-specific Reddit evidence is thin; broader Mallorca discussion supports Playa de Palma as convenient and lively rather than secluded.

What it costs

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. This resort prices room-only by default; the all-inclusive plan is a paid add-on, so add it when you book.

$98pp / night

$195 for two, room-only base · checked 3 Aug

Cheapest month we've seen: November, around $98 pp / night.

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Best time to visit

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.

Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma by month · average high, rain days and our verdict
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

5 minutes from PMI

Nearest airport: PMI · Palma de Mallorca Airport
Transfer: 5 min · costs extra
Address: Carrer de Marbella, 36, Platja de Palma i Pla de Sant Jordi, 07610 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
Phone: +34 971 26 64 50

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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.

Book a private car

5Minutes by car

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Before you fly

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

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The vibe

Who it suits

Romance8.6

Wellness8.0

Remote work8.0

Three of the 9 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma; the full set is above.

What we'd book around it

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Flights

Fly into PMI, 5 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $665.

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Insurance

Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.

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Data

An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.

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The Palmprint file

How we scored Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma

9 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified 16 July 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.

ihg · reddit · booking · expedia · the_sun · official · ihg_dining · tripadvisor

The six that set the score

Value7.8

Service8.8

Beach8.6

Dining8.5

Rooms8.7

And 4 more we track

Romance8.6

Wellness8.0

Remote work8.0

Quiet7.4

Confidence is high across the board except value, romance, wellness, remote work and quiet, where the evidence is thinner.

Open a category

Value7.8Medium confidence

Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 8.4
Included Scope Uncertainty: 7.0

Method: Optional board basis and location value analysisOfficial · Expedia · TripAdvisorVerified 16 July 2026

Service8.8High confidence

Housekeeping: 8.7
Restaurant Service: 8.5
Staff Friendliness: 8.9

Method: Review platform service sentiment analysisTripAdvisor · Expedia · Booking.comVerified 16 July 2026

Beach8.6High confidence

Crowding: 7.2
Swimmability: 8.4
Promenade Access: 8.8
Direct Beach Access: 9.0

Method: Beachfront access and guest sentiment analysisOfficial · Expedia · TripAdvisorVerified 16 July 2026

Dining8.5High confidence

Bar Variety: 8.3
Buffet Quality: 8.4
Gourmet Option: 8.6

Method: Buffet gourmet restaurant and guest food sentiment analysisOfficial · IHG Dining · TripAdvisorVerified 16 July 2026

Rooms8.7High confidence

Views: 8.6
Cleanliness: 8.8
Room Design: 8.7

Method: Official room product and guest room sentiment analysisOfficial · TripAdvisor · Booking.comVerified 16 July 2026

Romance8.6Medium confidence

Beachfront: 8.6
Sunset Bar: 8.6
Couples Fit: 8.6

Method: Couples positioning beachfront and rooftop bar analysisOfficial · The Sun · TripAdvisorVerified 16 July 2026

Wellness8.0Medium confidence

Spa: 8.0
Fitness: 7.8
Beach Walks: 8.4

Method: Spa beach walk and fitness analysisOfficial · IHGVerified 16 July 2026

Remote work8.0Medium confidence

Wifi: 8.0
Quiet Risk: 7.0
Workspace Rooms: 8.2

Method: Teleworking room language free wifi and location services analysisOfficial · IHGVerified 16 July 2026

Quiet7.4Medium confidence

Room Quiet Potential: 7.8
Urban Beach Noise Risk: 6.8

Method: Playa de palma promesenade and adult couple atmosphere analysisOfficial · TripAdvisorVerified 16 July 2026

What it does best

Beachfront location
Close to airport and Palma
Strong food and room sentiment
Teleworking room evidence

Where it costs you

All-inclusive is not universal
Busy urban beach context
Spa costs extra
Pool inventory needs manual reconciliation

Palmprint methodology 1.0How we score What the Palmprint measures

Everything we read on Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma

Ihg Reddit Booking Expedia The Sun Official Ihg Dining Tripadvisor

What's actually included

In the plan, or on the bill

Where the line sits at Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma, item by item, with what we checked it against.

What the all-inclusive plan covers at Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma, and what costs extra
What you'd expect to pay for	Status
Premium & à la carte diningAll-inclusive/board-basis evidence is rate-dependent; specialty dining and wine-cellar items should be checked.	Partly included
Top-shelf liquorPremium-drink inclusion is not evidenced for all-inclusive rates.	Partly included
Room serviceIHG dining page lists 24-hour in-room dining, but inclusion in the all-inclusive plan is not evidenced.	Partly included
Wi-FiIHG FAQ states free Wi-Fi is offered.	Included
Spa treatmentsOfficial FAQ states spa water area and treatments are at extra cost.	Costs extra
Airport transfersNo airport transfer is included in the rate; guests arrange and pay for their own taxi, shuttle or public bus for the short ride from Palma airport.	Costs extra

Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this

For families

Bringing the kids to Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma

What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.

Rooms that fit a family: Family Room
Beach for young swimmers: Gradual entry; watch the swell
Dinner reservations: Needed at some restaurants

Questions parents ask

Can a family of 5 stay in one room at Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma?: Not in a single standard room: the largest stated occupancy at Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma is 4. Families of five or more need two rooms.
Is the beach at Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma good for young children?: The water is swimmable with some waves, and the entry is a gradual walk-in a young child can stand in.

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