Amy Adejokun
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Fans of relaxation and sports lovers will definitely enjoy staying at the Grupotel Playa de Palma. This 4 star hotel limited to 4 stories is very handy and functional. The atmosphere is very peaceful and everything is tastefully decorated. The only disappointing aspect is the uncultivated land opposite the entrance that lacks sophistication.
Grupotel Playa de Palma - © Patrick Sagnes
Grupotel Playa de Palma - © Patrick Sagnes
Located near Palma Beach, 10 mi out of the city centre and 500 metres from the beach, the Grupotel Playa de Palma is easily accessible from the airport located 4 mi away. Allow 15 minutes for transfers by car.
The 133 suites are equipped with a bedroom with two beds, a sofa bed in the lounge, and a small kitchen fitted with a microwave, some cupboards and a refrigerator. The interior decoration is simple, while being very pleasant and refined. Every guest room is equipped with a bathtub, a magnifying mirror and a wide range of hospitality products, which include cotton pads, tissues, a shower cap, a comb and a shoe-shine kit. The ground floor rooms have a garden, while the others have a balcony with a laundry line where clothes can be hung to dry.
In the evenings, live music consisting of a succession of instruments is played in the lounge bar of this hotel dedicated to relaxation. They include a, piano, violin, guitar and saxophone. The clientele consists of Spanish and German guests but the hotel also hosts people from various countries in Northern Europe. Built in 2004, it is equipped with a full set of modern amenities. In the hall, a small library is at your disposal, where you can either borrow or exchange books. Children are allowed into the vast spa only in the morning until 1:00pm. Its facilities include an air conditioned pool with hydromassage, a hammam, Roman baths, a relaxation area with heated deck chairs, and a snow grotto. Hotel guests have free access to the spa but will have to pay to use the lockers in the changing rooms. Sports enthusiasts will be able to make the most of the gym equipped with all the latest ergonomic apparatus that also a coach for assistance, a spinning room, 3 tennis courts, and facilities for cyclists. In addition, tou will be able to participate in all sorts of classes: pilates, stretching, dancing.
Varied and abundant international cuisine is served as a buffet for breakfast and dinner, and wine and salmon are even served at breakfast. Twice a week, when gala dinners and Majorcan gala dinners are organised, the tables are specially decorated and various gastronomic details are added to the menu. The chef offers excellent à la carte Majorcan cuisine. Among his specialties you will find: the frito marinero (a seafood assortment), Majorcan-style lamb served as a starter, and a cod and spinach loaf. The cellar is filled with Spanish and Majorcan wines, particularly those of the Binissalem region. Once you have a bottle opened, it is possible to keep it in a special cupboard until the next meal.
The hotel has no beach and no view of the beach. However, the nearest one that you will find, approximately 500m away, is quite pretty, with crystal clear water and fine sand. This urban beach is THE place to be and, as such, is very busy in the high season. It also endures regular gusts of wind. Some shops hire out deck chairs and sunshades. You will also find numerous water sports activities as well as bars, shops and restaurants.
Fans of relaxation and sports lovers will definitely enjoy staying at the Grupotel Playa de Palma. This 4 star hotel limited to 4 stories is very handy and functional. The atmosphere is very peaceful and everything is tastefully decorated. The only disappointing aspect is the uncultivated land opposite the entrance that lacks sophistication.
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