Protur Bahia Azul Apartmentos, Cala Bona

Request a ground- or first-floor apartment if you have mobility issues, children, pushchairs, breathing problems, heavy luggage, or difficulty climbing; there is no lift.

Choose a higher-floor apartment for better sea, countryside, and pool views, quieter rooms, or less furniture noise, but expect up to 65 steps and no lift.

Request a ground- or low-floor apartment before leaving the UK if stairs are difficult or you have children; there are no lifts, and some ground-floor balconies are overlooked.

Expect pool or garden views from the apartments; request a pool-facing side rather than the block side if that distinction matters.

Bring a hairdryer, as apartments may not include one; a bathroom mirror can also become too warm for drying hair or applying makeup.

Use the quieter facilities at Bahia Azul and the livelier evening entertainment and facilities at sister hotel Floriana across the road.

Pack a separate mirror because the bathroom may have the only mirror.

Request a higher-floor apartment for excellent views and less water-system noise, provided you are comfortable with the stairs.

Bring a kettle because the apartments lack electric kettles; boiling water in the microwave is quicker than using the slow hob kettle.

Shop at Aldi or Lidl in Cala Millor rather than the local Spar to save money.

Take your time choosing a sunbed, as pool loungers are generally plentiful.

Bring washing-up liquid and a sponge, and consider taking ice-cube trays or ice bags; tea towels are provided.

Email the hotel before arrival with your preferred floor, balcony, or room position, as requests can be answered quickly.

Bring an iron, as self-catering apartments may not provide one.

Consider a studio only for two people, as the studios are small and designed for two.

Request a balcony, especially a sunny upper balcony, as balconies are considered the best room feature.

Request apartment 3212 for a huge, south-facing terrace with all-day sun and enough space for a large group.

Avoid top-floor apartments if you need balcony shade, as some receive direct sun throughout the day and become too hot to use.

Request room 3308 for morning sun, afternoon shade, a corner position, and a pleasant breeze.

Request room 3009 for a ground-floor pool and bar view.

Ask about rooms 3306 or 3308 for their large sun terraces.

Choose room 3115 for privacy, a full pool view, and only one flight of stairs.

Request room 3409 for its excellent views.

Ask for room 3006 rather than the other two-bed apartment, which is more shaded by trees.

Request room 3014 if mobility is limited; it has extra outdoor space for storing a wheelchair.

Choose a Cala Bona-facing room for morning and afternoon sun, or a Cala Millor-facing room for afternoon and evening sun.

Ask about room size immediately and request a change straight away if your apartment feels too small, as sizes vary.

Buy pool-bar water in bulk, where 5 litres cost €3.

Budget for the local room tax, approximately €30 per week, and a separate room-safe charge.

Take buses to nearby areas for more authentic food; the Porto Cristo and Drach Caves stop is near Globales Hotel, while Palma buses leave from Cala Millor.

Use the local taxi service and its app to book taxis.

Visit Son Servera market on Friday and Bip supermarket for additional shopping options.

Request room 3104 for its excellent balcony and separate kitchen.

Take care near the hotel entrance, where broken paths, potholes, and a zebra crossing may make access difficult.

Allow extra time for the ten-minute walk to the seafront, as the return route includes a slight hill.

Book apartment 3003 for a cooler ground-floor position, though it receives little sun.

Request room 3202 for a balcony about four times larger than the others and views around the building.

Wear swim shoes at the pool.

Bring pool towels or buy them locally for about €5 each, as they are not provided.

Bring a travel kettle or heat water in the microwave for tea and coffee.

Use the laundry room for washing at €4, drying at €3, or €3 with your own detergent; instructions are available in English.

Request room 3306 for its large roof terrace and sea and mountain views.

Ask reception to explain your room location, especially after a late arrival when keys may be collected at Floriana reception.

Request studio 3203 for a particularly large balcony with sun for most of the day and evening.

Request a top-floor room if you want to reduce noise from furniture moving in apartments above, provided you can manage the stairs.

Request room 3104 for a second-floor position described as a prime location.