Zafiro Palace Andratx

Location: The hotel is situated in a stunning area, just a short 5-minute walk to a beautiful beach with turquoise waters. It's also close to attractions and offers breathtaking views of the sea and mountains, making it a perfect base for a relaxing holiday.

This is a fabulous hotels with beautiful scenery, food and staff. The rooms are a great size and we had the junior suite with sea views. The restaurants in the evening are like fine dining. You book them on the app, I suggest you do it first thing in the morning as they full up quickly. We loved the adults only pool with the Bali beds in the water. We found the other pools too busy and full of children. As a couple it was nice to escape that. The pools only open at 10.00. The welcome drink at dinner was lovely and the staff so friendly. The cuisine restaurant is so beautiful. Lovely lunches at the Verandah. Loved the complimentary beach bags for use while you stay - so useful. Any small issues were dealt with immediately. The pools drink service was wonderful with plenty of choice.

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