Hipotels Gran Playa de Palma
Playa De Palma | Balearics
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Located an easy stroll from one of Majorca’s best-known sandy beaches, Hipotels Gran Playa de Palma is a contemporary resort-style hotel that puts you at the heart of Playa de Palma’s promenade life. Expect sleek modern architecture, spacious light-filled rooms and a smart pool scene framed by palms and Balinese beds. Families, couples and sporty travellers are well catered for, with a full spa and indoor pool, a well-equipped gym, cycling facilities, and a relaxed entertainment programme that runs year-round. Palma city is within effortless reach for culture, shopping and tapas.
Wide glass-fronted balconies, manicured gardens and an expansive pool area give Hipotels Gran Playa de Palma a fresh, resort-style feel moments from Playa de Palma’s long sandy beach. Indoors, soothing neutrals, big windows and quality finishes create calming spaces to relax between dips in the pool or strolls along the seafront promenade.
For couples, friends and active families seeking the Balearics’ coast-and-city combo, Hipotels Gran Playa de Palma delivers a smart base close to the action. It’s around 30 minutes from Palma de Mallorca Airport, and just 200m from Playa de Palma’s long sandy beach and lively promenade. See more Balearics holidays.
Hotel Overview | Hipotels Gran Playa de Palma
Highlights
🏖️ Close to the beach – approx. 200m to Playa de Palma’s long sandy bay
🏊 Stylish pool area with Balinese beds, children’s pool and indoor pool
💆 Lovely spa facilities with sauna, steam room, Turkish bath and whirlpool
🎭 Year-round entertainment programme with live music and shows
⛳ Golf nearby – around 7.5km to the nearest course, plus cycling facilities
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout
Rating and Board
Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rooms: 368 | Floors: 8 | Lifts: 3
Board options: Bed & Breakfast, Half Board
Child age: up to 12 years
Location | Hipotels Gran Playa de Palma
Location
Hipotels Gran Playa de Palma enjoys a prime position in the heart of Playa de Palma, one of Majorca’s longest and liveliest stretches of beach. Step outside and you’re within moments of the seafront promenade, lined with cafés, ice-cream parlours, bars and shops, while the soft sands and calm, shallow waters are just 200m away.
Palma city is within easy reach by local bus or taxi for cathedral views, harbourfront strolls and tapas in the Old Town, making this hotel ideal if you like to mix beach days with culture and nightlife. The location also works well for golfers and cyclists, with a choice of courses and cycling routes accessible from the resort.
Distances and Transfers
In Playa de Palma resort centre
Beach: approx. 200m
Nearest golf course: approx. 7.5km
Palma city: around 20 minutes’ drive
Approx. transfer time from airport: 30 minutes
Map
Playa De Palma, Majorca, Balearics, Spain
Facilities and Rooms | Hipotels Gran Playa de Palma
Restaurants and Bars
Dining at Hipotels Gran Playa de Palma revolves around generous buffets, show cooking and relaxed bars where you can linger over a drink after the beach.
Restaurante Arena
Buffet restaurant serving breakfast with live show-cooking stations. Expect hot and cold options, fresh fruit, pastries and cooked-to-order eggs to set you up for the day. Open roughly February–November.
Restaurante Coral
Buffet restaurant serving dinner with show cooking, conveniently located by the pool. Expect a mix of Mediterranean and international dishes, salads and desserts, with themed evenings in peak season.
Bars
• Bar Piscina – Poolside snack bar open during the day for drinks and light bites (seasonal, hours may vary).
• Lobby Bar – A comfortable spot for pre-dinner drinks or a coffee; beachwear is not permitted.
• Lounge Bar Neptuno – Evening bar open roughly 21:00–00:00, with a relaxed atmosphere and occasional entertainment, depending on occupancy.
A smart casual dress code may apply in the restaurants and some bars, and reservations or supplements can vary by board basis. Facilities and opening times are usually based on the main season and may change.
Pool Areas and Beach
The hotel’s pool scene is one of its standout features, combining sleek design with family-friendly touches.
• Main outdoor freshwater pool with expansive sunbathing terraces, sunbeds, parasols and stylish Balinese beds (local charge) – a great place to spend lazy days between the beach and bar.
• Children’s outdoor freshwater pool set close to the main pool, with sunbeds, parasols and baby-changing facilities.
• Indoor heated freshwater pool located within the spa centre, featuring a whirlpool and baby-changing facilities – perfect for cooler days or an after-sun unwind.
Pool towels are available with a refundable deposit. The wide, gently shelving sands of Playa de Palma are only around 200m away, offering calm waters that are ideal for swimming and paddling, plus a long promenade for walks, jogging or cycling.
Spa, Sports and Other Facilities
Hipotels Gran Playa de Palma is well-equipped for both relaxation and active breaks.
Spa & Wellness
• Spa with sauna, steam room, Turkish bath and whirlpool
• Heated indoor pool at the spa centre (seasonal dates apply)
• Massage and beauty treatments available (local charges)
• Typical opening hours 08:00–19:00, February–November (subject to change)
Sport & Fitness
• Air-conditioned gym with cardio machines and free weights (min. age 18, seasonal hours)
• Dedicated cycling facilities including bike hire (local charge)
Other Facilities
• 24hr reception and concierge-style assistance
• Luggage storage
• Equipment for hire including kettle, motorised scooter, pushchair, sun tent and wheelchair (charges may apply)
Facilities and opening hours can vary by season and occupancy, so check locally for up-to-date details.
Rooms
Double Rooms
Sleep 2–3 (or 1–3 in sole-use configurations). Contemporary and calming, with neutral décor, tiled floors and large windows leading to a balcony or terrace. Available as:
• Double Room
• Double Room with Pool View
• Double Room with Sea View
• Double Room for Sole Use
• Double Room with Pool View for Sole Use
• Double Room with Sea View for Sole Use
All Double Rooms typically include:
Flat-screen TV, free Wi‑Fi, safety deposit box, balcony or terrace, hairdryer, fridge, pillow menu, minibar (chargeable), bathroom with shower, air-conditioning, daily room cleaning and towel change on request.
Junior Suites
Sleep 2–3 (or 1 in sole-use options). More spacious, ideal if you like extra room to spread out or are travelling with a child. Junior Suites come with a seating area and extra in-room comforts, and are offered as:
• Junior Suite
• Junior Suite with Pool View
• Junior Suite with Sea View
• Junior Suite for Sole Use
• Junior Suite with Pool View for Sole Use
• Junior Suite with Sea View for Sole Use
Junior Suites usually feature:
Flat-screen TV, free Wi‑Fi, safety deposit box, balcony or terrace, bathrobe and slippers, sunbeds on the terrace or balcony in many units, hairdryer, fridge, pillow menu, minibar (chargeable), bathroom with bath and separate shower or shower over bath, air-conditioning, daily cleaning and towel change on request.
*Images indicative; layouts/views may vary. Exact room layout, size and view can differ even within the same room category.
Activities & Experiences
Hotel Activities
🎲 Frequent daytime entertainment in summer (May–Oct), including team sports and water-based activities
🎵 Frequent evening entertainment (May–Oct) with bingo, live music and professional shows
🎯 Regular daytime activities in the cooler months (Nov–Apr), including sports and poolside games
🎼 Regular evening entertainment (Nov–Apr) with in-house shows, live DJ sets and live music
💪 Gym sessions and cycling for active guests (independent use)
⛳ Golf nearby with several courses a short drive away (local green fees apply)
Guest Services
🛎️ 24-hour reception and concierge-style assistance
🧳 Luggage storage for early arrivals and late departures
👶 Baby-changing facilities by the pools and spa
🧴 Spa and beauty treatments (local charge)
🧼 Pool towels available with refundable deposit
🍼 Equipment hire including kettles, pushchairs, sun tents and wheelchairs (charges may apply)
🦽 Motorised scooter hire and on-site charging points (local charge)
📶 Free Wi‑Fi throughout the hotel, including rooms and public areas
Practical Info
Good to know: Playa de Palma is a lively, cosmopolitan resort with a long sandy beach and a broad choice of restaurants and bars. It’s a great choice if you want an easy beach break with the option of nights out and quick access to Palma city.
Language: Spanish and Catalan
Currency: Euro (€)
Time difference: GMT +1 (and +2 in summer)
Average flight time from UK: around 2.5 hours
Transfer time to resort: approx. 30 minutes by coach
Seasonality: Many facilities (especially entertainment, bars and pools) operate more frequently between roughly February and November and may run reduced hours in winter. Some services are subject to local charges and may change from season to season.
For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Spain advice.
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FAQs | Hipotels Gran Playa de Palma
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How far is Hipotels Gran Playa de Palma from the beach?
Hipotels Gran Playa de Palma is around 200 metres from the sandy beach at Playa de Palma. It’s an easy, mostly flat walk from the hotel to the seafront promenade and the water’s edge.
2. What board basis can I book at Hipotels Gran Playa de Palma?
You can book the hotel on a Bed & Breakfast or Half Board basis. Half Board usually includes breakfast and dinner in the buffet restaurant, giving you the flexibility to explore local restaurants at lunchtime or in the evenings if you prefer. Exact inclusions can vary, so always check your booking confirmation.
3. Does Hipotels Gran Playa de Palma have a spa and indoor pool?
Yes. The hotel features a spa area with sauna, steam room, Turkish bath, whirlpool and treatment rooms for massages and beauty therapies (local charges apply). There is also a heated indoor freshwater pool located within the spa centre, typically open between February and November.
4. Is Hipotels Gran Playa de Palma suitable for children?
Families are welcome and there is a separate children’s pool plus baby-changing facilities by the pools and spa. Child age is generally classed as up to 12 years. However, there is no large-scale waterpark on site, so it suits families who prefer a relaxed pool and beach set-up over big slides.
5. What are the rooms like at Hipotels Gran Playa de Palma?
Rooms are modern and calming in style, with tiled floors, neutral colours and large windows leading onto a balcony or terrace. All rooms feature Wi‑Fi, air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV, safe, fridge and pillow menu, with either a shower room or bathroom with bath and shower. Junior Suites include extra living space and added touches such as bathrobes and slippers.
6. Is there evening entertainment at the hotel?
Yes. The hotel offers an entertainment programme all year, with more frequent activities from May to October. Expect a mix of bingo, live music, professional shows and, in low season, in-house entertainment and DJ sets. The exact schedule can change with the season and occupancy.
7. How long is the transfer from the airport and is the location noisy?
It takes around 30 minutes by coach from Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) to Hipotels Gran Playa de Palma. The hotel is in the resort centre, close to the promenade and restaurants, so you can expect a lively atmosphere in high season, though the hotel grounds themselves are designed as a relaxing retreat.
8. Is Hipotels Gran Playa de Palma good for cyclists and golfers?
Yes – cyclists benefit from dedicated cycling facilities and on-site bike hire (local charge), while golfers are around 7.5km from the nearest golf course and within reach of several others in the Palma area. It makes a convenient base if you want to mix sport with beach time and city visits.
9. Is Wi‑Fi included at Hipotels Gran Playa de Palma?
Free Wi‑Fi is available throughout the hotel, including in guest rooms and most public areas, making it easy to stay connected or stream content during your stay.
















