Zafiro Palace Andratx

We stayed at this stunning hotel for 10 nights in celebration of my 40th birthday and genuinely feel it’s the best hotel we’ve found in Europe for what we like as a couple. It delivered on quality, relaxation, service and food – and we are already hoping to return next year. Summarising some of our thoughts: All-Inclusive Package: We chose the all-inclusive option and are really glad we did. Not because we were drinking all day, but simply for the ease – no worrying about extra costs for drinks or meals. Given the high standard of food and drink, we felt it was good value and definitely worth doing if you're staying more than a few nights. Room & Upgrade: As it was a special occasion, we emailed ahead to ask about a room upgrade. We weren’t offered a complimentary one but were given the option to upgrade from the basic suite for €100 per night to a room with the private pool in block 3. We decided to go for it and were so glad we did – having a private pool area made a real difference in the heat. It wasn’t quite big enough to swim in but was much larger than a plunge pool and well over a metre deep. Our room (3002) was spacious, beautifully designed and highly recommended. Blocks 2 and 3 are known to be the most private and quiet, and we found that to be true in the main part. Food & Restaurants: The food was absolutely outstanding – comparable to top end restaurants in London. Standouts included sushi, the steakhouse, and Mediterranean à la carte options. If you weren’t all-inclusive, you’d probably spend €150+ for two people with wine, so the value is clear. Dishes arrived quickly. The buffet at The Market was also excellent – meat and fish were cooked fresh to order rather than being stacked in trays like you find at other resorts. An unexpected highlight: lunchtimes were à la carte at The Market rather than buffet, with dishes like octopus, calamari, fresh salads, and burgers. It made lunch feel like a proper occasion. There’s also La Veranda, the Italian restaurant, which serves lunch too - salads, pizza's etc. There were food trucks too - we liked the Healthy bar which you could get freshly made smoothies crepes, yoghurts from. There was another food truck which you could order food to your sunbed too - we didn't do that unfortunately but wish we did! Hotel Grounds & Facilities: The hotel is beautifully laid out across 8 blocks, and the design feels premium throughout. We had a lovely view of the 1st and 2nd holes of the golf course from our terrace. The swim-up bar was a great feature – especially on Saturdays when there’s a relaxed DJ playing from 2:30pm. More of a beach club vibe than a party scene – really well judged. Golf: Golf de Andratx is just 0.1km from the hotel. You’ll need a buggy (essential – there are up to 750m between some holes!). The hotel stores your clubs for you after your round, which is a great touch. Green fees: €90 for your first round (hotel rate) Around €70 for subsequent rounds depending on t

We came to this hotel for 5 nights at the start of June. We wanted a few nights away where the weather was good and we felt like we could relax and this hotel was just that. We had a room a junior suite in block 2 which was perfect position. It was located centrally and had a lovely view of the golf course and was really quiet. The room was spacious, bathroom was perfect and balcony was just right when we would comeback from the pool and have a little tipple before getting ready in the evening. The sun wasn’t beating down and was nice and shaded. I of course had to have a bubbly bath, fantastic. Yes there is no door to the bathroom but individual doors to the toilet and shower which was fine. I loved the wardrobe area and the added addition of the steamer. We were just a couple on our holiday so the adult pool was perfect for us, no rush for sunbed, we would go to breakfast get ready and then head up and there were still beds available. We would have an iced coffee around mid morning and a cocktail or two in the afternoon. All ordered from the van. We had meals in the steakhouse, Buffet and Italian and overall, food was good, the Italian being our favourite. The steakhouse was very slow service and the chicken was very dry, but it was ok. Buffet had plenty of choice for breakfast and dinner. Again, service was a bit slow, even though you could get your own coffee, the servers would get for you but was hit and miss. As we arrived late on the Saturday and the restaurants were closed, we mentioned to reception we were half board but missed our evening meal and they arranged us room service to ensure we didn’t miss out which went down lovely with the welcoming bubbles. You also had welcoming bubbles for each of the restaurants other than the buffet which is a lovely touch. A short downhill walk is a beach area, with supermarkets and bar and restaurant. We would stuck up on our water and snacks and go out of an evening for a change of scenery for a drink after dinner. About 10 mins in a cab you can get into town where there is plenty of places for food and drink. We went to the bar in the hotel a few evenings and drinks were reasonably priced, we just like to mix it up. I had a spa treatment which was wonderful and very relaxing. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and have just booked our flights to return next year. We have found our hotel for our regular annual trip.