Zafiro Can Picafort

Service: Guests consistently praise the friendly and attentive staff, including the animation team who engage well with children. The children's entertainment and activities are highly appreciated, contributing to a memorable family stay.

On arrival we were told we'd be able to extend the room considering we wouldn't be picked up until 6pm. So have turned up to confirm and as we are not 'on the list' we have to pack up early. Sunbeds - if you want one with shade (the parasols are attached to the ground and cannot be moved), you need to be at the pool by 7am. The prime locations near the pool bar are all taken a lot earlier, have been down at just before 7am and the whole area is carpeted by blue towels with not a soul in sight. Kids entertainment starts way too early, it's so hot it's unbearable. Whole hotel basically shuts down at 10pm. The beach is nice and sandy with crystal clear waters but expect it to be packed. Food is okay, what you'd expect from an all inclusive and staff are great. The Italian wasn't open for our stay, we are at the pool restaurant and the grill, just great to get away from the crowds. No issues with the main restaurant, it's never been crowded that we had to wait, guess that's from going down for dinner at 7.30-8pm. Beer is good and so are the cocktails. You do queue for drinks but not for too long. Kids loved the all you can raid ice cream freezer and dispenser by the wet bar. easyJet transfer to the hotel took 3 hours, in town a taxi to the airport is just about €90. Especially on the way to the hotel, if you don't want to hang around and get a view of all the other hotels, as the Zafiro was last, then jump in a cab. Journey back isn't as important, just want you make the most of it while you can. Downgraded as we were told we could extend, and know block 2 is used for overflow but bluntly told we were not on the list it was a no.

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