Zafiro Can Picafort

This is an excellent hotel for families especially with young children. We went with a 2 and 9 year old. There was plenty for them to do. The food was really nice with a good selection. Drinks and cocktails were lovely with lots to try. There wasn’t too long to que for drinks anywhere. There was always space at the pool and you can’t put towels down until 10am which is great. The kids team were fab! The area is good and we had walks to the beach often. Lots of nice shops there too 10 min walk. I have already been looking to book next year it’s fantastic.

We had a brilliant time at this hotel we are a family of 4 with 2 little ones. Our highlights were the food, drinks, pool bubble, pirate pool and the comfortable beds at smaller pool. We would spend mornings at the beach only a 10 min walk away and afternoons at pool. We ate in all the restaurants and loved having lunch at the pool bar and our favourite meal was at the pool restaurant too! Would like to call out all the amazing staff that work at this hotel, the bar staff, restaurant staff, entertainment team, cleaning team, lifeguards, the list goes on so many people making it a great hotel. I also spotted the GM walking round on loads of occasions and engaging with her team. Don’t let some of the reviews put you off booking, the rooms might need modernising but they are clean and the beds are very comfortable. There is a charge for a the use of a travel cot I do think this should be embedded in the price but it was a good cot and our child slept well in it. You can’t control the air con from your room as centrally controlled however it was also nice and cool. We had the basic room and did think the garden rooms would have been quite nice to stay in and the swim up rooms also looked great. We don’t like to claim sun loungers with towels but there was always plenty of space when we were there to find somewhere in the shade. I’ve only taken pictures of my burger meals but I mostly ate the salads which were fresh and tasty!

We have just come back from a wonderful 7 days at Zafiro in Can Picafort. A four-star resort about 10 minutes' walk away from the beach. I did a lot of research before coming. I have been to several resorts over my life, but this was the first time coming with my daughter, who is 9 years old. So, first of all, let me start with the location. Can Picafort is a pleasant and clean town on the east side of the island. It’s an hour away from Palma (the capital) and generally about 20–60 minutes away from the main attractions within the country. Can Picafort itself has a long beach with golden sands and exotic blue water. It was fun to swim with little fish and bask in the sunshine. Sun loungers and parasol for 3 cost €24. Public toilets are available. There is a wide range of cafes, bars, and supermarkets spanning the beachfront. I would highly recommend Club Nautico for food; check out my review on their page. One of the things I loved about Majorca is the number of small play areas that are free for kids to use. The hotel is at the top of a slight incline. For those who struggle to walk, this may be an issue depending on your mobility. However, the bulk of Can Picafort is flat. There are several supermarkets within about a 5–10 minute walk; they sell really nice pastries and everything you should need for your holiday. There is a bar on-site; however, some other popular spots are fairly local, including Trotters Bar. I didn’t get a chance to visit, but it looks great. Regarding the hotel itself: we arrived around 1 AM through a Jet2 holiday package. We were self-catering. We were greeted at a wonderful reception by friendly staff who provided us with plenty of information and directions. We found our room and crashed... looked nice! Upon waking up, we discovered we were on the second floor of block 3, about a 2-minute walk from the facilities. There are several pools of various shapes and sizes; some can be heated in the cooler months. Today, it was 24° C, and it was wonderful to sit in the sun and take a swim. The facilities for kids are excellent, with loads of slides and a giant bubble in the pool to jump in and slide down. There are clubs and entertainment throughout the day. My daughter was too cool for school, though, so I didn’t try them. The food on-site was lovely, catering to both fussy eaters and those who like to push the boat out. I am fairly fussy, but my partner enjoys tasting local cuisine. We were both pleasantly surprised. We had the buffet twice; it cost €28 for an adult and €14 for a child. This included unlimited drinks (alcoholic, non-alcoholic, coffee, and tea), and a range of foods including various fresh-cooked meats, vegetables, pastas, pizzas, rice dishes, salads, etc. Our favorite was the desserts—wow! In summary, the staff are all friendly, the site is clean, and the facilities are well maintained. There is some general wear and tear, but overall, for the price we paid, we are very happy and would definitely come