Grupotel Playa de Palma Suites & Spa, Playa de Palma

Name: Grupotel Playa de Palma Suites & Spa
Address: C/ Ramal Ca na Gabriela, 4, Playa de Palma, 07600, ES, Spain

★★★★ Business · Family

Playa de Palma

9 Exceptional 648 reviews

Guest ratings

Location8.4

Cleanliness9.2

Service9

Value8.6

Rooms9

Sleep quality8.8

4-star 311 rooms from $183

What guests mention

sky restaurant enormous bathroom mini kitchen prestige junior suite beautiful place to stay living room mercadona supermarket pool view gym is well equipped lovely hotel min walk to beach fresh omelettes

Guests tend to see this as a very good-value, well-run resort with plenty to do without leaving the grounds. The pools, extensive spa and properly equipped gym are frequent highlights, while roomy suites with balconies, comfortable beds and handy mini-kitchens make longer stays easy. Staff are commonly described as welcoming and helpful, and the buffet food, particularly breakfast cooking stations, is well liked. Its peaceful setting suits relaxation, though it is not the best choice for walking into town, and some visitors report noise or occasional missed details in housekeeping.

Guest guide

Your stay, step by step

Advice from guests who actually stayed at Grupotel Playa de Palma Suites & Spa — the single most helpful tip for each part of your trip, in the order you'll need it, from booking to your last morning.

Booking

Avoid the busiest months unless you want a lively resort and surrounding area.

Transport

Use the plentiful hotel parking if arriving by car.

Rooms

Request a pool-view room; upper floors may glimpse the sea, and you may not need to pay extra for the view.

Dining

Try the dinner buffet for high-quality food and plenty of choice.

Pool & Beach

Do not reserve sunbeds; the hotel does not allow it and provides tokens for separate pool and beach towels.

Activities

Visit the spa with children between 8am and 12pm, the designated family hours.

Location

Plan for roughly a 10-minute walk from the hotel to the sea.

Tips & Tricks

Collect the safe key when checking in to avoid returning to reception.

Insider tips

What guests who stayed here recommend

Real advice grouped by theme — drawn from guest reviews of Grupotel Playa de Palma Suites & Spa.

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Rooms

Request a pool-view room; upper floors may glimpse the sea, and you may not need to pay extra for the view.

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Dining

Try the dinner buffet for high-quality food and plenty of choice.

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Rooms

Request a poolside balcony to avoid views of neighboring concrete hotels.

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Pool & Beach

Do not reserve sunbeds; the hotel does not allow it and provides tokens for separate pool and beach towels.

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Transport

Use the plentiful hotel parking if arriving by car.

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Pool & Beach

Avoid midday sun in July, when it may be too hot to sunbathe until about 4pm.

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Pool & Beach

Arrive early for a sunbed, as availability can be limited after sleeping late.

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Dining

Book Bar Andaluz in advance, and try Las Tres Palas Grill.

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Dining

Go to dinner when service begins to make finding a table easier.

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Tips & Tricks

Bring a nightlight and washcloths.

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Tips & Tricks

Collect the safe key when checking in to avoid returning to reception.

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Transport

Allow about 10 minutes by taxi from the airport.

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Transport

Rent a car instead of relying on expensive taxis if you can drive.

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Location

Use the two supermarkets and bus stop about five minutes from the hotel.

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Location

Head directly toward the beach rather than stopping in the old El Arenal village.

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Location

Allow 20–30 minutes to walk to the beach, and do not expect sea views from the hotel.

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Location

Plan for roughly a 10-minute walk from the hotel to the sea.

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Rooms

Choose a garden room for a quiet and private setting.

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Rooms

Request a rear-facing room for a quieter stay.

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Rooms

Choose a room at the end of the hall for greater privacy at night.

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Rooms

Expect single beds rather than double or queen-sized beds.

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Rooms

Request a two-sink bathroom if you are traveling as a family.

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Rooms

Ask for a ground-floor room with a small garden if children need outdoor space.

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Rooms

Choose a Prestige Suite for a quieter, more secluded setting away from the main hotel.

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Rooms

Request a room above the fitness area if you want a large terrace.

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Rooms

Choose a room near the main pool to reduce walking to reception.

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Rooms

Request a room in the newer section, especially a ground-floor suite.

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Rooms

Choose a junior suite if you want a particularly large balcony.

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Rooms

Request an even-numbered room for evening sun on the balcony.

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Booking

Consider visiting in October for beach weather without the peak summer heat.

From guest reviews

Booking

Avoid the busiest months unless you want a lively resort and surrounding area.

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Activities

Ask reception at least one day ahead to use the sauna or hammam.

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Activities

Check pool and spa closing times: the pool closes at 7pm and the spa at 8pm.

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Activities

Visit the spa with children between 8am and 12pm, the designated family hours.

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Pool & Beach

Collect towel tokens at the hotel for separate pool and beach towels.

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Pool & Beach

Use your private balcony with loungers when the pool is busy; the south-facing hotel gets sun all day.

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About Grupotel Playa de Palma Suites & Spa

Grupotel Playa de Palma Suites & Spa feels more like a relaxed resort base than a standard beach hotel. Its accommodation is generously sized, with separate living areas in the suites, useful kitchenettes and balconies or terraces that invite slow mornings. Expect a polished, easy-going atmosphere centred on the outdoor pools, with a substantial wellness area offering an indoor pool, hydromassage facilities, sauna, steam room and gym.

The hotel sits around 500 metres from Bahía de Palma’s beach and about 15 km from Palma, placing it in a quieter part of Playa de Palma rather than right in the resort bustle. It works especially well for families wanting room to spread out, couples planning spa time, and cyclists thanks to dedicated facilities. A supermarket is handy nearby, while car and bike hire make exploring simple. Breakfast and dinner are buffet-style, with live cooking, and there is a poolside bistro and lounge bar for less formal meals.

Guests often single out the comfortable beds, large bathrooms and broad balconies, along with the appealing pool views and freshly made omelettes at breakfast. Service is widely considered friendly and attentive, and the pools and well-equipped gym earn plenty of praise. A few guests do mention occasional noise and inconsistent housekeeping, so it is worth requesting a quieter room if peace is a priority.