Hotel Riu San Francisco is an upper-middle-range, adult-only property set on a lively street on the Playa de Palma beachfront. The beach is right across the street from the hotel, in a neighborhood with trendy nightlife and the Promenade. After a 2014 renovation, the decor is fresh and modern, with a white and turquoise color scheme that creates a relaxing atmosphere. The 165 rooms have good soundproofing and balconies overlooking the sea. The large swimming pool is surrounded by ample sun loungers and parasols, and there's a poolside snack bar. Guests have access to the wellness center with a gym, sauna, and whirlpool tub. Room rates include buffet breakfast and dinner. Travelers may compare rates at HM Gran Fiesta, which doesn't have a five night minimum stay requirement during high season.
Hotel Riu San Francisco is an upper-middle-range, adult-only property set on a lively street on the Playa de Palma beachfront. The beach is right across the street from the hotel, in a neighborhood with trendy nightlife and the Promenade. After a 2014 renovation, the decor is fresh and modern, with a white and turquoise color scheme that creates a relaxing atmosphere. The 165 rooms have good soundproofing and balconies overlooking the sea. The large swimming pool is surrounded by ample sun loungers and parasols, and there's a poolside snack bar. Guests have access to the wellness center with a gym, sauna, and whirlpool tub. Room rates include buffet breakfast and dinner. Travelers may compare rates at HM Gran Fiesta, which doesn't have a five night minimum stay requirement during high season.
The Playa Golf is one of the upscale resort-style hotels overlooking the lovely long stretch of Playa de Palma beach. It's also right in the middle of the bustling nightlife district; the hotel does manage to minimize the impact of its convenient and noisy position, and only the road-facing guest rooms are prone to disturbance. The 222 guest rooms are clean and contemporary, and all have balconies. The rest of the property features lovely sea views, three swimming pools, and a spacious spa. The free breakfast is also excellent, and a cafe provides a pleasant beachfront terrace. For those who would prefer to be away from the bars and strip clubs, the Hotel Cristóbal Colón provides more peaceful surroundings.
The Playa Golf is one of the upscale resort-style hotels overlooking the lovely long stretch of Playa de Palma beach. It's also right in the middle of the bustling nightlife district; the hotel does manage to minimize the impact of its convenient and noisy position, and only the road-facing guest rooms are prone to disturbance. The 222 guest rooms are clean and contemporary, and all have balconies. The rest of the property features lovely sea views, three swimming pools, and a spacious spa. The free breakfast is also excellent, and a cafe provides a pleasant beachfront terrace. For those who would prefer to be away from the bars and strip clubs, the Hotel Cristóbal Colón provides more peaceful surroundings.
The Cristobal Colon is a mid-range hotel set in a residential neighborhood just a four-minute walk from Playa de Palma beach. Its location means it has a quiet and almost secluded vibe, while also being within easy walking distance from most of the resort's lively nightlife. The 157 mostly contemporary rooms have flat-screen TVs and furnished balconies, but they can feel small and there are charges for safes and mini-fridges. The consensus points to impressive buffet dining, and a wine list to match. The pool is pleasantly peaceful and has an adjacent bar, plus an indoor pool and whirlpool tub are a bonus. Apart from a sectioned-off kids' pool, there are no child-friendly facilities, as well as no gym. Couples who want to avoid kids altogether, should consider the swankier and adult-only Hotel Pure Salt Garonda nearby.
The Cristobal Colon is a mid-range hotel set in a residential neighborhood just a four-minute walk from Playa de Palma beach. Its location means it has a quiet and almost secluded vibe, while also being within easy walking distance from most of the resort's lively nightlife. The 157 mostly contemporary rooms have flat-screen TVs and furnished balconies, but they can feel small and there are charges for safes and mini-fridges. The consensus points to impressive buffet dining, and a wine list to match. The pool is pleasantly peaceful and has an adjacent bar, plus an indoor pool and whirlpool tub are a bonus. Apart from a sectioned-off kids' pool, there are no child-friendly facilities, as well as no gym. Couples who want to avoid kids altogether, should consider the swankier and adult-only Hotel Pure Salt Garonda nearby.
The Aya Hotel is an adult-oriented, three-and-a-half pearl property with a prime setting overlooking Playa de Palma's bustling beachfront promenade. Having yet to undergo a full modernization, much of the hotel's '60s-era origins are evident, with parts feeling dated and tired. Most of the 142 guest rooms feature sea-view balconies (which can be prone to noise) while the rest overlook quiet and sunny rear gardens. Lack of noisy animation and few kids adds to the relatively peaceful atmosphere. While a decent-size pool, spa facilities, and a couple dining options complete a solid package, the Playa Golf just along the coast boasts three pools and a more upscale vibe.
The Aya Hotel is an adult-oriented, three-and-a-half pearl property with a prime setting overlooking Playa de Palma's bustling beachfront promenade. Having yet to undergo a full modernization, much of the hotel's '60s-era origins are evident, with parts feeling dated and tired. Most of the 142 guest rooms feature sea-view balconies (which can be prone to noise) while the rest overlook quiet and sunny rear gardens. Lack of noisy animation and few kids adds to the relatively peaceful atmosphere. While a decent-size pool, spa facilities, and a couple dining options complete a solid package, the Playa Golf just along the coast boasts three pools and a more upscale vibe.
The adults-only Hotel Pure Salt Garonda is a four-pearl, stylishly updated property with a prime position overlooking Playa de Palma's buzzing beachfront promenade. Most of the 149 attractive guest rooms provide views of the bay, and some higher-level Junior Suites have spectacular vistas and feature sea-view whirlpool tubs. The hotel's spa is suitably luxe, with a heated swimming pool and garden terrace, though the outdoor pool is on the small side. While not always included, breakfast really stands out and food quality generally impresses, and a half-board option is available. The hotel is a chic, upscale oasis of calm in what can be quite scruffy and boisterous area. For those looking for a more laid-back locale, BQ Aguamarina Boutique Hotel is on the waterfront at the quieter end of the bay and features a superb rooftop pool.
The adults-only Hotel Pure Salt Garonda is a four-pearl, stylishly updated property with a prime position overlooking Playa de Palma's buzzing beachfront promenade. Most of the 149 attractive guest rooms provide views of the bay, and some higher-level Junior Suites have spectacular vistas and feature sea-view whirlpool tubs. The hotel's spa is suitably luxe, with a heated swimming pool and garden terrace, though the outdoor pool is on the small side. While not always included, breakfast really stands out and food quality generally impresses, and a half-board option is available. The hotel is a chic, upscale oasis of calm in what can be quite scruffy and boisterous area. For those looking for a more laid-back locale, BQ Aguamarina Boutique Hotel is on the waterfront at the quieter end of the bay and features a superb rooftop pool.
The 193-room Fergus Geminis is an all-inclusive hotel located a five-minute walk from beautiful Playa Palma. There are two main categories of rooms: refurbished rooms with modern style at a budget price, and un-renovated, no-frills standard rooms with blue bedspreads and tube TVs. Proximity to a bus station and car rental shops make this a good hub from which to explore other parts of the island, and there's plenty of entertainment and shopping accessible on foot. There are two outdoor pools, a pool table, and a casual bar and restaurant on-site. This hotel offers a much better night’s sleep than similarly priced, more party-centric hotels in the area, like Caribbean Bay Hotel.
The 193-room Fergus Geminis is an all-inclusive hotel located a five-minute walk from beautiful Playa Palma. There are two main categories of rooms: refurbished rooms with modern style at a budget price, and un-renovated, no-frills standard rooms with blue bedspreads and tube TVs. Proximity to a bus station and car rental shops make this a good hub from which to explore other parts of the island, and there's plenty of entertainment and shopping accessible on foot. There are two outdoor pools, a pool table, and a casual bar and restaurant on-site. This hotel offers a much better night’s sleep than similarly priced, more party-centric hotels in the area, like Caribbean Bay Hotel.
The THB El Cid is a three-and-a-half-pearl, adults-only hotel set overlooking the long beachfront promenade that stretches along Playa de Palma beach. While the immediate area is a bit scruffy, there are plenty of decent bars and restaurants in the surrounding Can Pastilla resort. Plenty of its 218 rooms and suites have been updated over the years, however many still look dated and in need of a makeover; almost half are treated to some kind of sea view. If you can overlook some of the more tired aspects of the hotel, it offers a good choice of pools, quality dining, and a particularly peaceful child-free environment perfect for relaxing. Visitors preferring a little more contemporary polish will favor the nearby BQ Aguamarina Boutique Hotel, which also features a rooftop pool and better in-room amenities.
The THB El Cid is a three-and-a-half-pearl, adults-only hotel set overlooking the long beachfront promenade that stretches along Playa de Palma beach. While the immediate area is a bit scruffy, there are plenty of decent bars and restaurants in the surrounding Can Pastilla resort. Plenty of its 218 rooms and suites have been updated over the years, however many still look dated and in need of a makeover; almost half are treated to some kind of sea view. If you can overlook some of the more tired aspects of the hotel, it offers a good choice of pools, quality dining, and a particularly peaceful child-free environment perfect for relaxing. Visitors preferring a little more contemporary polish will favor the nearby BQ Aguamarina Boutique Hotel, which also features a rooftop pool and better in-room amenities.
The mid-range Hotel Oleander is a resort-style property located a short stroll from the long sandy beach and buzzing promenade of Playa de Palma. Originally built in the '70s, a 2016 makeover has given the interiors and 273 guest rooms a fresh and contemporary feel. All rooms extend to balconies or terraces; some have partial sea views, though most in-room amenities incur a fee. A buffet restaurant and snack bar cover dining, and there's a large outdoor pool deck lined with daybeds and plenty of space to relax. The nearby HM Tropical provides stiff competition with a seafront setting and rooftop pool for around the same price.
The mid-range Hotel Oleander is a resort-style property located a short stroll from the long sandy beach and buzzing promenade of Playa de Palma. Originally built in the '70s, a 2016 makeover has given the interiors and 273 guest rooms a fresh and contemporary feel. All rooms extend to balconies or terraces; some have partial sea views, though most in-room amenities incur a fee. A buffet restaurant and snack bar cover dining, and there's a large outdoor pool deck lined with daybeds and plenty of space to relax. The nearby HM Tropical provides stiff competition with a seafront setting and rooftop pool for around the same price.
The HM Gran Fiesta is an upper-middle-range resort with a prime position overlooking the long sandy beach of Playa de Palma. The interiors have been updated with a contemporary and stylish finish, and renovations were completed in April 2017. All 241 rooms have flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and balconies or terraces with sea views, albeit most of these are side-on -- the best rooms have full-frontal vistas and loungers. The decent-sized outdoor pool also has sea views, though don't expect any poolside activities. An all-inclusive option covers the usual buffet dining and drinks, and food is generally good. While not the best choice for families, and lacking a spa and gym, it's one of the more modern options in the area; local competition comes from sister hotel HM Tropical, which features a rooftop pool.
The HM Gran Fiesta is an upper-middle-range resort with a prime position overlooking the long sandy beach of Playa de Palma. The interiors have been updated with a contemporary and stylish finish, and renovations were completed in April 2017. All 241 rooms have flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and balconies or terraces with sea views, albeit most of these are side-on -- the best rooms have full-frontal vistas and loungers. The decent-sized outdoor pool also has sea views, though don't expect any poolside activities. An all-inclusive option covers the usual buffet dining and drinks, and food is generally good. While not the best choice for families, and lacking a spa and gym, it's one of the more modern options in the area; local competition comes from sister hotel HM Tropical, which features a rooftop pool.
