Globales Aptos. Costa De La Calma, Costa de la Calma

Use the grey gate beside or behind the children’s pool to reach the square, shops, restaurants, and beach faster.

Expect hills when walking to town or back from the beach, particularly if mobility is difficult.

Request a high-floor room facing the children’s pool or play area for all-day sun and views of the moonrise.

Arrive early for a parasol, as loungers and umbrellas can fill quickly; towels are not allowed before 9am.

Use a prepaid or contactless wristband from reception, as the hotel accepts no cash.

Budget for the tourist tax, reported as about €30 per person or €60 per couple for seven nights.

Request a pool-view room for attractive views, but expect more noise than in rooms farther from the pool.

Take a taxi to the seafront for about €4–€5 or to Magaluf for about €10.

Bring a wetsuit for young children in spring, as the pool can be very cold.

Allow roughly 15–20 minutes to walk to the beach, with an uphill return journey.

Plan pool time between 10am and 7pm, as the pool can become overcrowded.

Use the route beside the BiP supermarket as an alternative way back from town.

Walk five minutes along the beach and path to reach a beautiful small cove.

Shop at the Euroski supermarket by Santa Ponca main beach, about 15 minutes away, for better prices.

Take buses instead of taxis to save money, and use the A11 bus directly from Palma Airport.

Visit Royal Garden restaurant for good food and service.

Visit Manalo restaurant for good food and service.

Avoid entrance-side rooms if you want sunny balconies, as they remain shaded for most of the day.

Use only baby seats in the children’s pool; small inflatable rings are not allowed.

Bring tea and coffee, as these are not provided in the apartments.

Do not rely on a Mini Club if you are travelling with young children, as none is available.

Request housekeeping supplies and towel or bed changes if they are not replenished automatically.

Budget carefully for meals and drinks, as nearby prices can be high.

Bring a jacket for evenings and a torch if you expect to walk outside after dark.

Use the laundry room’s washing machine and tumble dryer when needed.

Ask for a later checkout if you booked directly with the hotel.

Bring beach or pool towels, as they are not provided.

Expect free Wi-Fi to be difficult to access inside some rooms.

Use the well-equipped kitchen cupboards if you plan to prepare food in the apartment.

Choose a corner room if you want adjoining accommodation for family members.

Request room 120 for a particularly quiet stay.

Choose a high front-facing room for excellent views and afternoon sun, and use the air conditioning in warm weather.

Try Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant for a three-course meal priced around €7.95.

Try the omelette at breakfast.

Expect the snack bar to close at 7pm, with no separate hotel bar available.

Order a piña colada from Cyril at the snack bar.

Choose a different base if you want a particularly lively holiday aimed at young people.

Hire a car if you want to explore more of Majorca.