Bluesea Es Bolero, Cala d'Or

Request a first-floor-or-higher balcony apartment for more privacy and fewer ants on the ground floor.

Avoid studio rooms and book an apartment instead for more comfortable sleeping arrangements.

Choose the main hotel rather than Es Bolero apartments if you want to avoid the apartments.

Choose Club Martha’s apartments or Ses Cases if outdoor space is important.

Walk to two nearby beaches, with sunbeds and umbrellas costing €17; shops, bars, and restaurants are two minutes away.

Bring earplugs because the thin walls carry noise from neighboring apartments.

Book elsewhere if cleanliness, insects, and reliable running water are priorities.

Choose room 403 if you want a particularly large room.

Request a renovated apartment.

Ask for an apartment away from Pub Daniel if you want less noise.

Request a garden apartment for outdoor space.

Request block 3 at the back of the complex on a higher floor for a quieter position.

Choose a one-bedroom ground-floor apartment if you prefer that layout.

Check the in-room facilities carefully before choosing a self-catering stay.

Bring a travel kettle and allow time to work out the microwave and grill controls.

Consider room 3003 for its quieter corner position, though upper floors offer more privacy.

Choose a one-bedroom apartment in block 6 for sea views, a private terrace, sunbeds, and outdoor seating.

Request apartment 400 for extra space and daytime sunshine, but bring socks for the chilly floor at night.

Consider full board when booking the attached apartments, as room quality may be better.

Request room B211 for its very large roof terrace.

Choose a top-floor apartment for all-day sunshine and sunset views.

Use the beach instead of the pool if you prefer a more relaxed setting.

Move a sunbed to your balcony overnight and return it around 10 a.m.

Take a taxi from the airport for a more convenient transfer.

Try Asian Fusion in Cala d’Or for Indian food.

Arrive by 7 a.m. to secure a pool sunbed before they are quickly claimed.

Choose a ground-floor apartment if you want a garden area for sitting outside.

Try Yates’s for drinks.

Bring a hair dryer and avoid leaving clothes unpacked, as the apartment may be damp.

Use the gym shower if your apartment shower becomes dangerously hot or cold.

Budget separately for the nearby pizza restaurant and bar, even with an all-inclusive package.

Carry a card for local transport, particularly the little train, because cash may not be accepted.

Remove unattended towels from sunbeds yourself, as staff may not clear them.

Allow extra time for check-in and verify hot water immediately, as alternatives may be limited to a dirty communal shower.

Check whether the buffet food is being kept warm, as meals may be served cold.