MiM Mallorca Meliá Collection, S'illot

Upgrade to a sea-view room, preferably a superior room overlooking the pool for morning sun and afternoon shade.

Park on surrounding side streets in low season, as hotel parking is limited.

Avoid street-facing rooms, especially those overlooking the bar, because they can be noisy.

Visit the Sky Bar in the evening for views and cocktails; the rooftop opens at 11am.

Choose a full frontal sea-view room; all rooms have balconies, but only some offer full beach views for an extra charge.

Reserve a pool lounger before 10am, as the pool area has limited space.

Ask reception for free beach towels and return them at the end of the day; only double day beds are charged.

Request a pool-facing room if you prefer that outlook.

Avoid rooms beside the service stairway, as early-morning cleaning preparations can be noisy.

Skip the spa treatments if value for money is important.

Arrange a rental car through the hotel if you want independent transport.

Plan bus transport for excursions beyond the area, as other destinations are some distance away.

Plan taxi journeys ahead because taxis are not always readily available.

Use the hotel transfer service for a cheap, well-organised airport connection.

Walk five minutes to the Savines bus stop for a direct Palma airport bus costing roughly €8.

Take the bus to Porto Cristo or Cala Millor and pay by card, as cash costs more.

Ask Salvador for assistance during your meal; he provides exceptional service.

Skip half board, as the surrounding area has plenty of inexpensive places to eat.

Visit Hermanos Jimenez in Sa Coma for friendly service and good food in a rustic setting.

Try Restaurant Maritimo next to the hotel for good food.

Have breakfast early because the restaurant can become busy.

Choose S’Illot beach for cheaper sun beds, about €15 compared with up to €36 at Sa Coma.