Barceló Illetas Albatros, Palma de MallorcaBarceló Illetas Albatros in Palma de Mallorca, Spain has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 15 of 41 hotels we score in Palma de Mallorca. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 3.7. Rooms from about $351 a night (cached, not a live quote).Barceló Illetas Albatros is a four-star, adults-only hotel located on a private cove along the western shore of Palma Bay in Mallorca. Set among pine trees, the property provides direct access to the seafront and calm waters. It features 128 rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, a rooftop terrace, and a U-Wellness spa. Guests can dine on Mediterranean cuisine or use the onsite gym and concierge services. The hotel is situated near a rocky shoreline and local golf facilities. While the location offers privacy and beach access, the proximity to the airport and the rocky coastline may not suit those seeking sandy stretches of beach.What stands out

Adults only environment

Direct beach access

Onsite spa and gym

Mediterranean dining

Watch out for

Rocky shoreline

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