TD
Tim D.
7 May 2026
Avoid ground-floor apartments, especially at the rear, for better privacy and views.
3-star 74 rooms from $68
What guests mention
apartment was clean
nice apartments
a great stay
fresh towels
kitchen area
quiet area
sea view
self catering
relaxing holiday
plenty of sunbeds
snack bar
supermarket
Guests tend to value this property for its clean, well-kept apartments, peaceful surroundings and convenient walk to both the small cove and Santa Ponsa’s main beach. The pool area, plentiful loungers, fresh towels and useful self-catering facilities are recurring positives, and some visitors particularly enjoy bay views from their terrace. It suits an uncomplicated beach break well, though the apartment-style setup means guests looking for extensive hotel services or a lively central setting may find it fairly simple and quiet.
Guest guide
Your stay, step by step
Advice from guests who actually stayed at Flipflop Surfing Playa Apartments — the single most helpful tip for each part of your trip, in the order you'll need it, from booking to your last morning.
Transport
Ask staff for details on catching buses to Palma and other towns on the island.
Rooms
Pay extra for a pool-view room to avoid large bins, but check accessibility first if mobility is limited.
Dining
Skip the breakfast option.
Activities
Plan a September stay around the four-day local festival for extra activities.
Service
Use a translation app when speaking with staff, as English may be difficult.
Tips & Tricks
Bring earplugs because the walls and ceilings are thin and dogs may bark frequently.
Insider tips
What guests who stayed here recommend
Real advice grouped by theme — drawn from guest reviews of Flipflop Surfing Playa Apartments.
From guest reviews
Request a ground-floor apartment if stairs are difficult; the four-story building has no lift and sits near beaches and amenities.
From guest reviews
Bring earplugs because the walls and ceilings are thin and dogs may bark frequently.
From guest reviews
Pay extra for a pool-view room to avoid large bins, but check accessibility first if mobility is limited.
From guest reviews
Choose an upper-level apartment for a nicer sea view.
From guest reviews
Bring a mini fan for extra cooling.
From guest reviews
Plan a September stay around the four-day local festival for extra activities.
From guest reviews
Skip the breakfast option.
RG
Roberta G.
4 Mar 2026
Bring your own mugs and a small chopping board because the kitchen facilities are limited.
From guest reviews
Use a translation app when speaking with staff, as English may be difficult.
RF
Robert F.
1 Apr 2026
Avoid block 7 if you are sensitive to nighttime road noise.
From guest reviews
Use the pool area for stronger Wi-Fi reception.
From guest reviews
Ask staff for details on catching buses to Palma and other towns on the island.
About Flipflop Surfing Playa Apartments
Flipflop Surfing Playa Apartments is a low-key Santa Ponsa base for travellers who prefer the freedom of an apartment to a formal hotel stay. Set among gardens, the complex has an easygoing, family-friendly feel, centred on an outdoor pool with ample space to unwind. One-bedroom apartments are simply arranged for beach days and relaxed evenings, with air conditioning, a private furnished terrace and a practical kitchenette with a fridge, microwave and coffee maker. Some look towards the bay, adding a particularly pleasant backdrop to breakfast or a sunset drink.
The setting is in a peaceful residential pocket of Santa Ponsa, a couple of minutes on foot from the smaller Caló d’en Pellicer cove and around 400 metres from the resort’s main sandy beach. Shops, supermarkets and the wider beachfront are within easy reach, while the self-catering layout suits families, couples and anyone who likes to set their own schedule. Wi-Fi is available throughout the apartments and communal spaces, and there is also a snack bar for days when cooking feels unnecessary.
Guests frequently highlight the tidiness of the apartments, helpful touches such as fresh towels, and the calm atmosphere away from the busiest parts of town. The pool, sun loungers and well-equipped kitchen areas are often appreciated, while sea-facing rooms receive special mention. It is best approached as a straightforward, relaxed apartment stay rather than a full-service resort.
Facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- Airport transportation
- Baggage storage
- Beach
- Boating
- Canoeing offsite
- Express check-in / check-out
- Kids pool
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor pool
- Paid private parking on-site
- Pool
- Pool / beach towels
- Shared lounge / TV area
- Street parking
- Sun deck
- Sun loungers / beach chairs
- Sun terrace
- Sun umbrellas
- Taxi service
- Tennis court offsite
- Water park offsite
- Water sport equipment rentals
Good to know
Price range
$68 - $293
Rooms
74
Hotel class
3-star
Style
Apartments · Family · Ocean View
Also known as
Surfing Playa Apartments Hotel Santa Ponsa
Location
Avinguda del Rei Jaume I, 83, Santa Ponsa, 07183, ES
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