 
    Jungle Parc Junior, Bendinat
An area designed and intended for young adventurers. Sport, fun and adventure, it has 50 platforms and games divided into 6 circuits of different levels and heights.

© Nixe Palace Hotel

© Nixe Palace Hotel

© Nixe Palace Hotel

© Nixe Palace Hotel

© Nixe Palace Hotel
Luxury sea-front hotel near Palma
Located front row from the beach and very close to the heart of Palma, in this hotel guests can enjoy can enjoy the cultural, commercial, sporting and maritime atmosphere of the city.
You can choose from a broad selection of possibilities, whatever fits your need better. Luxury is not limited to just the views, its rooms offer the latest technology.
They also have at your disposal a combination of dreamy interior and exterior areas in which to hold meetings, weddings, made to measure celebrations which will impress even your most demanding guests.
Additionally, the spa allows you to relax after an active day in the city.
Elegant swimming pool right ont he beach front.
Pool Bar - terrace bar beside the outdoor swimming pool which offer refreshing drinks adn light meals. Only open in the summer season between 11:00 and 19:00.
Lobby Bar - relaxed area in the hotel foyer with a terrace overlooking the beach, great range of drinks and cocktails and live music from the residant pianist from 20:00 to 23:00. The Bar is open until 01:30.
The hotel has three restaurants offering a variety of Mediterranean style cuisine, fresh seafood and international dishes. From buffet style, set menus and A la carte dining there are options to suit everyone.
Children are welcome and children under the age of 2 years old can stay for free. There is no capacity in the rooms for extra beds but a room can accommodate a maximum of 1 cot or crib.
 
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