Hesperia Playas de Mallorca  * * *

A very pleasantly appointed, centrally located property with colourful, themed decor, all very smart and linked together on the ground floor. Despite the built-up surrounds the pool area is well-protected and enclosed.

Offers entertainment for adults and children, so should appeal to families as well as those who want to be right opposite the main beach and near the nightlife just along the street. Handy transport options for the capital Palma, and the livelier resorts of Magaluf and Palmanova are a short drive away.

Exterior

A plain white, grey and blue concrete building in a long U-shape around the pool area. Off-set, small balconies with metal railed frontages are on all rooms.

Property type: Hotel

Balcony/Terrace: All rooms

Storeys: 4-5

Interior

A cool, spacious interior with grey marble floors and cheerful yellow and blue decor throughout. A combined reception, bar, lounge and entertainments area forms the main interior area. The well-spaced buffet restaurant offers show-cooking and also has a conservatory section looking out to the grounds.

Rooms: 212

Grounds

Grounds are enclosed by the U-shaped building. A large tiled pool terrace has rows of sunbeds all around under canopy shades with disabled access to the pool. Chairs and tables under canopy shades are in front of the bar and restaurant areas by the building.

A fenced children’s playground is in one corner. A few trees and a couple of water features add to the ambience.

Location

Area Type: On the main seafront road with other accommodation nearby, next to a dried-up river channel and opposite the wide, sandy beach. Lots of tourist shops, eateries and lively bars are within a few minutes’ walk along the street. A taxi rank and bus stop to the capital Palma and other towns is less than 5 minutes walk away. Taxis wait at the central roundabout, 250 yards away.

Nearest beach: 20 yds (Santa Ponsa)

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