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: room service is included with limits at Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma. 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.

It’s All Inclusive

Spain · All ages · 5-star

Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma

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8.7 / 10

Palmprint

Our resort score · out of 10

Strongest on service and rooms

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Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma at a glance

Location: Playa de Palma
Guests: All ages welcome
The plan: All-inclusive available as an add-on
Setting: Near the coast
Guest rating: 4.7 / 5 on Google3,717 reviews
Best months: Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct
Airport transfer: PMIAbout 5 minutes
Dining: 1 restaurant
Drinks: 4 bars

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What it costs

Rooms & prices

Named-room seasonal samples are not available yet. Check current availability with the resort.

nights per sample

adults sharing

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

Latest tracker sample · USD

$98pp / night

$195 for two, room-only base · checked Oct 11, 2026

Cheapest month we've seen: November, around $118 pp / night.

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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.
Strengths from our research
Beachfront location
Close to airport and Palma
Strong food and room sentiment
Teleworking room evidence
Other considerations from our research
All-inclusive is not universal
Busy urban beach context
Spa costs extra
Pool inventory needs manual reconciliation

What guests say

Most loved

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

Most complained about

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

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

What’s included

The all-inclusive plan is an optional add-on at Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma. These inclusions apply when you book that plan.

Included

Wi-FiIncluded
IHG FAQ states free Wi-Fi is offered.

Not included

Spa treatmentsCosts extra
Official FAQ states spa water area and treatments are at extra cost.
Airport transfersCosts extra
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.

Included with limits

Premium & à la carte diningPartly included
All-inclusive/board-basis evidence is rate-dependent; specialty dining and wine-cellar items should be checked.
Top-shelf liquorPartly included
Premium-drink inclusion is not evidenced for all-inclusive rates.
Room servicePartly included
IHG dining page lists 24-hour in-room dining, but inclusion in the all-inclusive plan is not evidenced.

Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this

Palmprint

Our resort score · out of 10

8.7 / 10How we score

Value: 7.8 out of 10
Service: 8.8 out of 10
Beach: 8.6 out of 10
Dining: 8.5 out of 10
Rooms: 8.7 out of 10

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

Score breakdown, research & sources

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 Jul 16, 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 Jul 16, 2026

Service8.8High confidence

Housekeeping: 8.7
Restaurant Service: 8.5
Staff Friendliness: 8.9

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

Wellness8.0Medium confidence

Spa: 8.0
Fitness: 7.8
Beach Walks: 8.4

Method: Spa beach walk and fitness analysisOfficial · IHGVerified Jul 16, 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 Jul 16, 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 Jul 16, 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 DiningTripadvisor

Restaurants & bars

Palmprint food score 8.5 / 10

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

Mallorcan · International · Gourmet restaurant · Wine cellar

The current official directory lists Playa Blanca buffet and four bars: Pool Bar, Sunset Champagne Bar, Playa Blanca Bodega and Mar Blau. Listed venues do not require reservations. Pool Bar and Sunset Champagne Bar operate in high season; winter pool-bar service moves to Mar Blau. Check current hours in the Iberostar app and confirm the booked board plan. Previously referenced Guethary is absent from the current directory; its operation is unverified.

Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.

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

Rooms & suites

Seasonally sampled rooms are not available yet.

More room options (3)

Room categories at Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma: occupancy, size, bedrooms and aspect
Suite	Occupancy	Bedrooms	Aspect
Double Room details for Double Official FAQ describes double rooms, including teleworking-prepared rooms and room categories with sea or pool views.	Sleeps 3	1 bedroom	Not published
Family Room Room details for Family Room Official FAQ describes family rooms designed for 2 adults and 2 children.	Sleeps 4	1 bedroom	Not published
Suite Room details for Suite Official FAQ describes luxury suites with exclusive services; exact size should be verified before room filtering.	Capacity unverified	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 limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.

Pools and the beach

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.

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.

Families & group stays

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: Walk-in everywhere, no app battles

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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Weather guide

When to go

Best months: 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°F16°C	63°F17°C	66°F19°C	70°F21°C	77°F25°C	86°F30°C	93°F34°C	93°F34°C	86°F30°C	77°F25°C	68°F20°C	63°F17°C
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

Average daily highs and monthly rain days. Seasonal averages, not a forecast.

Getting to Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma

Nearest airport: PMI · Palma de Mallorca Airport
Approximate transfer: 5 minutes
Transportation: The resort lists transfers at extra cost. Your package may differ.

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