Zafiro Palmanova

🎯 Great range of family-friendly facilities
🏴‍☠️ Splash pool with pirate boat and slides
🏖️ Just 200m from Palma Nova’s sandy beach
🏊 Swim-up and rooftop terrace suites available
🍹 All Inclusive Plus with branded drinks
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout

Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rooms: 241 | Blocks: 4 | Floors: 4 | Lifts: 4
Board options: All Inclusive Plus, Half Board, Bed & Breakfast, Self Catering
Child age for pricing: up to 12 years
No minimum age – designed for families with babies, children and teens.

Set in the heart of Palma Nova, Zafiro Palmanova puts you within easy stroll of everything that makes this resort a UK family favourite. Cafés, ice-cream parlours and shops cluster around the hotel, while three long, white-sand beaches curve around the bay. It’s a relaxed base, but if you fancy nightlife, Magalluf’s famous bars and BCM club are just a coastal walk or short taxi ride away.

Palma city’s historic old town and marina are within day-trip distance, and families love adding a Pirates Adventure Show night or a waterpark visit to the week.

In Palma Nova resort centre
Beach: approx. 200m
Local bars, shops & restaurants: immediate surrounds
Magalluf nightlife: within walking distance along the promenade
Palma city: approx. 15km

Approx. transfer time from airport: 1 hour

Palma Nova, Majorca, Balearics, Spain

Families are well looked after at Zafiro Palmanova with flexible dining and kid-friendly choices.

Caprice Buffet Restaurant is the main hub for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with show-cooking stations, a varied international spread and a dedicated kids’ buffet to keep little palates happy.

In the evenings, El Patio Restaurant offers an à la carte option by the poolside, ideal for a change of pace during longer stays.

Snacks, ice cream and light lunches are on hand at La Palapa Pool Bar, while Bar Salon serves drinks and evening tipples during the entertainment.

Smart casual dress is requested at dinner (no beachwear), and opening dates, reservations and supplements can vary by season and board basis – check the latest details on arrival.

Choose All Inclusive Plus to make the most of buffet meals, snack times and branded drinks without watching the budget. What All Inclusive typically includes.

Pool days are where Zafiro Palmanova really shines.

You’ll find three outdoor freshwater pools, including a main lagoon-style pool with plenty of sunbeds and parasols, plus a more chilled area with Balinese beds for grown-ups to unwind. There’s also an indoor heated pool with whirlpool for cooler days (heated 01 Oct–31 May, open seasonally).

Centre stage is the splash park with pirate ship, slides, tipping bucket and sprinklers – a huge hit with younger children and tweens. Towels are available with a refundable deposit.

The sandy beach of Palma Nova is just around 200m away, sloping gently into shallow water that’s ideal for families. A seafront promenade links all three beaches and runs all the way to Magalluf.

Adults can tap into a compact but well-equipped spa area featuring a sauna, Turkish bath, whirlpool and a menu of payable massage and beauty treatments (18+, limited opening days and hours).

The air-conditioned gym has cardio machines, a free-weights section and strength equipment (18+, seasonal hours).

Back at ground level, there’s snooker and table tennis, plus a full daytime and evening entertainment programme with team games, water-based activities, mini-disco and professional shows in high season.

Practical extras include a mini-market on site and a well-stocked reception where you can hire items such as bottle warmers, kettles, fans, pushchairs, toasters, wheelchairs or mobility scooters (charges apply), alongside concierge, currency exchange and luggage storage.

One Bedroom Suite
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 4
Spacious, apartment-style suite with separate bedroom and living area, ideal for families who value space. Facilities include flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, bathroom with shower, hairdryer, balcony, air conditioning (seasonal), kettle, fridge, double cooking rings, microwave and toaster. Towel change on request keeps things eco-friendly.

One Bedroom Suite with Pool View
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 4
As per the standard One Bedroom Suite but with a pool-facing balcony, perfect for keeping an eye on the action while you relax with a drink. Same handy self-catering facilities for added flexibility.

Swim Up One Bedroom Suite
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 4
A family favourite. These suites offer a terrace with sunbeds and direct access to a shared swim-up pool with selected rooms. Inside you’ll find the same kitchenette facilities (fridge, double cooking rings, microwave, toaster, kettle), shower bathroom, flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi and seasonal air conditioning.

Penthouse One Bedroom Suite (Royal Terrace-style)
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 4
For a treat, upgrade to a rooftop-style suite with a private terrace featuring outdoor whirlpool and sunbeds. Expect all the usual in-room facilities – separate bedroom and lounge, kitchenette, Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, shower bathroom, hairdryer and air conditioning – plus bathrobes and slippers for that extra-comfort feel.

Room notes: Safes are available (local charge in most room types). Air conditioning operates seasonally (approx. 01 May–04 Nov). Bed types and layouts can vary.
*Images indicative; layouts/views may vary.

⚽ Daily daytime entertainment including small team games and sports
💦 Water-based activities in and around the pool (seasonal)
🎭 Evening entertainment with in-house shows and professional acts
🕺 Kids’ mini-disco most evenings
🏋️ Access to gym for fitness-focused guests (18+)
🎮 Games such as table tennis and snooker

🛎️ 24-hour reception with concierge-style assistance
👶 Family-focused extras for hire: bottle warmers, pushchairs, kettles, toasters*
♿ Wheelchair and mobility scooter hire and charging station*
💱 Currency exchange services* and luggage storage
🛍️ On-site mini-market for everyday essentials
💆 Spa with sauna, Turkish bath, whirlpool, massages and beauty treatments* (18+)
🧽 Pool towels available with refundable deposit
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel

*Local charges apply.

Resort insights: Palma Nova is a long-standing favourite with UK families thanks to its trio of Blue Flag-style sandy beaches, shallow waters and easy promenade strolling. You’re close to Magalluf for big-name nightlife and the Pirates Adventure Show, but can retreat to a more relaxed base at Zafiro Palmanova.

Good to know:
• Destination: Palma Nova, Majorca, Balearic Islands
• Flight time from UK: approx. 2.5 hours
• Time difference: GMT +1 hour
• Currency: Euro (€)
• Languages: Spanish and Catalan
• Certified Sustainable Hotel

Seasonal opening dates, entertainment schedules, pool heating and restaurant operation can vary by month and occupancy. Some facilities and activities may carry local charges or age restrictions. For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Spain advice.

Zafiro Palmanova Prices & Book
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Zafiro Palmanova suitable for families with young children?
Yes. Zafiro Palmanova is designed around families, with spacious one-bedroom suites, pirate-ship splash park, kids’ club (4–15 years), children’s buffet, pushchair and bottle-warmer hire, plus shallow pools and a beach just a short walk away.

2. How close is Zafiro Palmanova to the beach?
The hotel is approximately 200m from the nearest sandy beach in Palma Nova – just a few minutes’ walk along mostly flat resort streets, ideal for buggies and little legs.

3. What board options can I book at Zafiro Palmanova?
You can choose from All Inclusive Plus, Half Board, Bed & Breakfast or Self Catering. All Inclusive Plus is the most popular, as it includes buffet meals, à la carte options, snacks and selected international branded drinks.

4. What’s included in All Inclusive Plus at Zafiro Palmanova?
All Inclusive Plus typically includes buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main restaurant, one à la carte dinner per 7-night stay, daily à la carte lunch at La Palapa pool bar, snacks such as ice cream, fruit and sandwiches for a minimum of 12 hours per day, and selected international branded drinks from roughly 10:30–23:30. Exact details can change seasonally, so confirm on arrival.

5. Does Zafiro Palmanova have a kids’ club and splash park?
Yes. There’s a children’s club for ages 4–15 years offering arts and crafts, games, sports, water-based fun, movie nights and more (seasonal opening). The on-site splash park has slides, sprinklers and a tipping bucket with a pirate-ship theme.

6. Are there any premium room options such as swim-up or rooftop suites?
Zafiro Palmanova offers Swim Up One Bedroom Suites with direct access to a shared pool from your terrace, and Penthouse-style One Bedroom Suites with an upper-level terrace featuring an outdoor whirlpool and sunbeds – a great choice for a special occasion.

7. Is there a spa and gym at Zafiro Palmanova?
Yes. The hotel has a spa with sauna, Turkish bath, whirlpool and a menu of payable massage and beauty treatments (minimum age 18), as well as an air-conditioned gym with cardio and strength equipment (also 18+).

8. How long is the transfer from Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)?
The transfer from PMI airport to Zafiro Palmanova is around 1 hour by shared coach transfer, depending on traffic and drop-off route. Private transfers are usually a little faster.

9. Is Wi-Fi available at Zafiro Palmanova?
Yes. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, including in rooms and public areas, making it easy to stay connected or stream on devices.