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# Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma vs Iberostar Waves Cristina

Both are in Majorca, 150 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★★★ · Es Pil·larí
## [Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/iberostar-selection-playa-de-palma-majorca/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.2 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 3.4

- **Score by category:** 3 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1654246/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★★ · Es Pil·larí
## [Iberostar Waves Cristina](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/iberostar-waves-cristina-majorca/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.5

- **Score by category:** 0 of 5

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The short answer

## Pick Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 150 m apart.

### Choose Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 8.6)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 182 / 405)

### Choose Iberostar Waves Cristina if you want

-   free parking
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 405 / 182)

### Why is Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma better than Iberostar Waves Cristina?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.6) (+0.6)
2.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)
3.  More guest reviews (262 vs 85), so the rating is more reliable (×3.1)
4.  Has a gym
5.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (182 vs 405 rooms) (−223)

### Why is Iberostar Waves Cristina better than Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma?

1.  Has free parking
2.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)
3.  A larger hotel with more facilities (405 vs 182 rooms) (×2.2)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma | Iberostar Waves Cristina |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.2  (+0.6) | 8.6 |
| Location | 3.4 | 3.5 |
| Facilities | 7.5  (+0.8) | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | 10.0  (+2.0) | 8.0 |
| Beach access | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.1  (+0.5) | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 9.2  (+0.6) | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 262  (+177) | 85 |
| Rank in Majorca | top 1%  (+59%) | top 60% |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.4 | 3.5 |
| Distance to Es Pil·larí centre | 1.6 km | 1.4 km  (−150 m) |
| To the beach | 1.9 km  (−60 m) | 1.9 km |
| To the airport | 3.1 km | 3.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 53 | 51 |
| To the nearest food shop | 410 m | 330 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 182 | 405 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016  (+1y) | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | 22 | 22 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steam room | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

150 m apart

Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma: city centre: 27 km, Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI): 3.1 km, beach: 1.9 km, 53 places to eat within 500 m.

Iberostar Waves Cristina: city centre: 27 km, Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI): 3.1 km, beach: 1.9 km, 51 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Majorca

[Majorca weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/spain/balearic-islands/palma/weather)

## Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma or Iberostar Waves Cristina: common questions

### Which is better, Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma or Iberostar Waves Cristina?

Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma or Iberostar Waves Cristina?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Iberostar Waves Cristina is closer: 1.4 km from the centre, against 1.6 km for Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma is 1.9 km from the nearest beach; Iberostar Waves Cristina is 1.9 km.

### How far apart are Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma and Iberostar Waves Cristina?

The two hotels are 150 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/iberostar-selection-playa-de-palma-majorca-vs-iberostar-waves-cristina-majorca/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/