FERGUS Club Font De Sa Cala Beach, Capdepera

Bring a travel kettle, mugs and tea or coffee; rooms have fridges but no kettle.

Expect a long airport transfer because the hotel is often the final stop after several other drop-offs.

Bring €10 per beach towel deposit; refunds are paid in physical euros, and plenty of free sunchairs are available.

Allow extra time for Palma-area excursions, as the hotel is a couple of hours’ drive away and pickups can take at least two hours.

Choose the Tex-Mex restaurant over the pizzeria, and try the other onsite restaurants too.

Check beach access and the proximity of hotel drinks and snacks before booking.

Rent a car to explore nearby places, preferably from the airport where rates are cheaper.

Ask before arrival about food hours, drink hours and beach access because information can be limited.

Avoid the highly competitive tennis tournaments if you prefer relaxed play.

Reserve a sunbed early by placing your towel down, especially during busy periods.

Avoid the pool by the pizzeria because it smells, has loud music and features constant water play.

Take the bus into town on the hour every hour.

Get near the front of the check-in queue, as waiting times can be very long.

Reserve a pool spot early, especially near the Tex-Mex bar, as popular areas fill quickly.

Heat dishes marked “hot” in the microwave before eating them.

Avoid rooms opposite the pool if you want less noise, and avoid rooms above the restaurant to prevent food smells.

Borrow an iron from reception if needed; a €20 deposit is required.

Request a higher-level room for better views, and check that trees will not block the balcony.

Choose Block A for a quieter stay; rooms around the main pool are noisier in the morning.

Ask for a larger room if you need extra space for a baby cot.

Request the right-hand wing, opposite the sea, if you want to minimize uphill and downhill walking.

Request a room in one of the two buildings behind the tennis courts to avoid pool noise and evening entertainment.

Choose a Junior Suite for tennis-court views, but do not expect a pool view.

Get the cash card offered if you are not staying all-inclusive.

Bring a swimsuit.

Choose Main Building D for a central location within the resort.

Request a room in a quiet area.

Book a private transfer if you want to avoid the long shared airport journey.

Choose bed and breakfast rather than the buffet if you prefer more dining flexibility.

Pack warm layers for late-October stays because the weather can change.

Visit the bar before dinner ends, as it becomes rowdy and harder to get served afterward.

Avoid Saturday evening mealtimes if you dislike crowded restaurants.

Bring your own toiletries, and pack warm clothes for early-spring visits.

Request a non-ground-floor room if you prefer not to stay at ground level.

Use bug spray in the evenings.

Play on tennis court 1 early, as it is shadier but can still become hot later.

Do not wait around for the mini train if it fails to arrive, as the service is unreliable.

Plan to use the sports facilities onsite, as there are few shops or bars outside the resort.

Request a bath mat because the integral showers have no safety handles.