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In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 62 guest reviews of Universal Grand León. Guests in the sample highlight Food & restaurants, Service & staff and Condition & cleanliness. The most common complaints: Slow or careless service in the restaurants at times. Twin beds pushed together instead of a real double, even in suites.

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Mallorca, Spain

Universal Grand León

5-Star Hotel

Set on the seafront with direct access to the sea, Universal Grand León & Spa is around 10 minutes’ walk from the nearest beach. It features a large outdoor pool and an indoor pool.

Guests will also find a sauna, gym and a chill out area with Balinese beds.

Air-conditioned rooms include a flat-screen TV and a daily, complimentary bottle of water.

Half-board guests enjoy a 5-course dinner menu including a salad and dessert buffet. The poolside bar Bacora serves an à la carte menu.

Universal Grand León & Spa has a 24-hour front desk, free WiFi and free private parking. There is also a conference room.

Bike hire is available at the hotel and the area is popular for cycling. Es Trenc Beach is around 10 minutes’ drive away. Palma de Mallorca Airport is 34 km from the property.

5-Star Hotel
Mallorca, Spain
About 33 km to Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI), in a straight line

Facts we have checked

  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna/steam
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Signature treatments

Tripplo’s hotel summary

Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 20 October 2026 · How we review hotels

This five-star hotel is best for swimmers wanting direct access to clear coastal waters and proximity to Es Trenc beach. It features a comprehensive thermal spa circuit and landscaped gardens. Honest limitations include its isolated location far from major urban centres and the lack of walking-distance dining.

Set along the quiet southern coast of Mallorca in Colonia de Sant Jordi, Universal Grand León & Spa combines understated luxury with direct Mediterranean access. Its expansive gardens and restorative spa make it an ideal retreat for travelers seeking peace. It is best suited for couples and wellness enthusiasts looking to unwind away from Mallorca's busier resort hubs.

Guests score it 8.9 out of 10 — the average across the 54 hotels we list on Mallorca is 9.1.

  • Guests can swim directly from the hotel's edge via tailored platforms leading into the clear turquoise water, bypassing busier public beaches.
  • The wellness area features a heated indoor pool, saunas, and specialized hydrotherapy treatments, offering a quiet retreat even during cooler months.

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Should you book it?

Universal Grand León is worth booking for swimmers wanting direct access to clear coastal waters — but pick somewhere else if you want quick, spontaneous day trips to Palma.

Book it if you want

  • Swimmers wanting direct access to clear coastal waters
  • Spa lovers seeking quiet thermal treatments and saunas
  • Guests wanting close proximity to Es Trenc beach

Pick somewhere else if

  • You want quick, spontaneous day trips to Palma
  • You prefer multiple high-end restaurants within walking distance
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Rooms & which one to pick

Our tip: Couples after the best outlook should book the Suite with Private Pool and Sea View or the Junior Suite with Private Pool and Side Sea View; if a private pool isn't needed, the Suite with Sea View or Junior Suite with Side Sea View still deliver the view at a lower cost. Families of four should go for the Family Suite (2 Adults + 2 Children), which pairs two twin beds with a sofa bed, while a group of three with a child is better suited to the Junior Suite with Side Sea View (2 Adults + 1 Child) or Suite with Sea View (2 Adults + 1 Child), both offering three twin beds.

  • Double or Twin Room with Side Sea View2 twin bedssleeps 2Sea view
  • Single Room1 twin bedsleeps 1
  • Suite with Sea View2 twin beds, 1 sofa bedsleeps 3Sea view
  • Junior Suite with Side Sea View2 twin bedssleeps 2Side sea view
  • Double Room with Garden View2 twin bedssleeps 2Garden view
  • Junior Suite with Side Sea View (2 Adults + 1 Child)3 twin bedssleeps 3
  • Suite with Sea View (2 Adults + 1 Child)3 twin bedssleeps 3
  • Family Suite (2 Adults + 2 Children)2 twin beds, 1 sofa bedsleeps 4
  • Junior Suite with Sun Deck2 twin bedssleeps 2
  • Junior Suite with Private Pool and Side Sea View2 twin bedssleeps 2
  • Suite with Private Pool and Sea View2 twin bedssleeps 2

Room types as listed on Booking.com; availability varies by date.

Prices at Universal Grand León

When we last checked (30 September 2026), a 2-night stay for two adults cost from €579 in total (€290 per night).

Across our last 4 daily price checks, the nightly rate has ranged from €290 to €296.

Prices sampled daily by Tripplo for a two-adult stay about a month ahead, in EUR. Your dates may differ — use the price check to see live availability.

What guests say

Reviews from Google
2 months ago
“We had a very pleasant stay at Universal Grand León & Spa Mallorca and really enjoyed our time there. The hotel is exactly as pictured—modern, elegant, and well maintained. Although it’s not adults-only, the atmosphere stayed calm and peaceful throughout our stay. There’s no private beach, but the seaside terrace with direct access to the clear Mediterranean is a real highlight for swimming and relaxing. The location is quiet rather than lively, with a few good restaurants within walking distance and a nearby marina that’s great for an easy evening stroll or dinner. Service was generally good but a bit inconsistent, for non-spanish speaker like us. We’d especially like to thank the man who assisted us at check-out—his friendliness and professionalism left a great final impression. Overall, a beautiful and relaxing hotel that we would happily recommend for a peaceful stay in Mallorca.”
— Bhavat S.
3 months ago
“Really wonderful hotel, three nights here provided an amazing opportunity to relax. Wonderful area by the pool and fantastic seaview restaurant. Very welcoming staff and lovely clean rooms. Short walk to a small town with great restaurants, although you're well provided for at the hotel. Nearby is the iberostar where we also considered staying, which has a great rooftop bar worth visiting, but overall very glad that we stayed at the Grand Leon because the overall atmosphere and space to unwind was perfect. Particularly appreciated the last day, where we had a late flight but were given the opportunity to relax by the pool for the afternoon and then use the courtesy room to change and shower before we left for the airport. Would recommend to anyone and would be delighted to return.”
— Dominic Marshall
5 months ago
“The best part of the hotel was definitely the housekeeping staff: super friendly, very attentive, and the cleanliness of both the room and the daily service was excellent. The breakfast was also very good, with good quality food, and the restaurant staff were always nice and attentive. Overall, the hotel is fine for a 4-star hotel, but personally I wouldn’t consider it a 5-star experience, especially because of some important details. The beds are quite small for couples (140 cm), or they are separated, and they move because they have wheels, which was pretty uncomfortable. We also used the spa during the first two days, but on the third day we saw a cockroach in the sauna, so we haven’t gone back since. The spa area in general also feels quite worn out. Our arrival experience wasn’t the best either: the reception staff on Tuesday afternoon felt quite cold and unwelcoming. We come to Mallorca quite often and recently discovered this area of the island, which we really like, so we were hoping to find a hotel we could return to regularly. There are several similar options nearby with better value for money. Also, we booked directly through the hotel expecting some kind of added value or benefit, but there really wasn’t any advantage compared to booking through Booking.com. In hindsight, it would have been better to book there instead and at least earn points/rewards. In general, it’s not a bad hotel, but personally I wouldn’t come back.”
— Mimi mk
2 months ago
“This is something I have never seen in a 5 star hotel. To buy 7 nights months ago, as a family of 2 adults and 2 children and to arrive here and find ourselves staying in two rooms in two different buildings, it is hard to understand why. I wonder if anyone in the management of this hotel has children? What is it like when they go on vacation? The children stay in other buildings and accept this? Shameful and apologies are worthless, the first impression counts, and as a first impression, it is that you made fun of us. Now we are packing an intermediate luggage, to move for one night all the necessities for a child, clothes and all the necessities for personal hygiene, just for some excuses. This is something unacceptable at this level and I would not like to think that it was done intentionally. Otherwise it can be considered a good hotel, but be very careful when booking for families with children, they don't seem to understand the concept of family.”
— Leinad
5 months ago
“I had a wonderful stay at the hotel with my husband. The facilities were nice and the staff were brilliant too. Whilst breakfast was good and had a lovely spread - I do think it was often lukewarm. We arrived at different times of the day for breakfast each day but found it to be the same. It's a hotel with a wonderful interior but not quite 5 star just yet. I'd say its an excellent 4 star hotel.”
— Emanuella Carr

What guests actually say

Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 62 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.

The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.

Food & restaurants

  • +An excellent breakfast buffet, plus dishes such as eggs Benedict or pancakes cooked to order
  • +Varied, well-cooked dinners with a menu that changes daily and a salad and dessert buffet
  • +Breakfast and dinner with views over the pool and the sea
  • –Small dinner portions, and some prefer a buffet to the set menu
  • –Limited choice at lunch, in room service and at the pool bar
  • –Long waits for cooked breakfast dishes
”The food was delicious, we could not fault a single meal, and the salad and dessert buffet was amazing.” — guest, translated

Service & staff

  • +Friendly, helpful staff who go the extra mile
  • +Housekeeping with a remarkable eye for detail
  • +Thoughtful touches, such as a packed breakfast for a very early departure
  • –Slow or careless service in the restaurants at times
  • –Reception not always helpful with taxis, transfers or complaints
  • –Some staff speak little English
”The hotel would not let us leave without preparing breakfast for our journey, even at twenty past four in the morning.” — guest, translated

Pools, beach & aquapark

  • +Beautiful saltwater pools with views of the sea and the sunset
  • +A great beach bar, and a lovely beach within walking distance
  • –Pool water too warm for some and too cold for others, and very salty
  • –The small beach next to the hotel is not good for swimming
  • –Sunbeds reserved with towels for hours
”The main pools are sea water and very, very salty, bordering on unpleasant. A shame, as they are beautiful.” — guest, translated

The rooms

  • +Modern, spacious and stylish rooms and suites
  • +Very comfortable beds
  • +Some rooms with a private pool or a large balcony
  • –Twin beds pushed together instead of a real double, even in suites
  • –Air conditioning that does not cool well
  • –Some terrace rooms lack privacy, looking onto corridors or the restaurant
”The hotel is new, atmospheric and stylish, and the rooms are very comfortable.” — guest, translated

Condition & cleanliness

  • +Newly refurbished and spotless throughout
  • +Housekeeping keeps the rooms immaculate
  • –Some worn bathroom fittings
  • –Hairs in the bed on arrival for one guest
”The hotel has recently been completely refurbished and is in impeccable condition.” — guest, translated

Location

  • +A seafront setting close to shops, restaurants, the bus stop and the salt flats
  • +Ideal for a quiet, get-away-from-it-all stay
  • –Remote if you want to explore the island, and taxis are hard to find
  • –Construction work nearby, and little going on in the evening
”The hotel's location is very good, with shops, the bus stop, beaches and the salt flats close by.” — guest, translated

Noise levels

  • +A calm atmosphere and very quiet nights
  • –Rooms facing the car park or near the lifts can be noisy
  • –Construction noise nearby, a humming air-conditioning unit and a pergola rattling in the wind
”One of the rare hotels where you can sleep peacefully, with no noise at all after a certain hour.” — guest, translated

Value for money

  • –Several guests felt it was too expensive for what it offers
  • –Overpriced food at the pool bar
”A nice stay, but it could have been better for what we paid.” — guest, translated

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Universal Grand León from Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)?

Universal Grand León is approximately 33 km from Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) in a straight line, calculated from map coordinates. This is not a road distance or transfer time; check the route and transport options before booking.

How do guests rate Universal Grand León?

Universal Grand León is rated 4.5 out of 5 on Google, based on 623 reviews. On Booking.com it scores 8.9/10 from 448 guest reviews.

How many stars does Universal Grand León have?

Universal Grand León is a 5-star hotel.

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