Zafiro Palace Palmanova, Palmanova

Download the Zafiro app and book the à la carte restaurants immediately on arrival; they fill quickly, especially for early dinners.

Choose a swim-up room for direct pool access, private sunbeds, and convenient relaxation while children nap.

Book a top-floor penthouse or suite with a private jacuzzi and roof terrace for extra sun, privacy, and relaxation.

Book a swim-up room or suite, especially with toddlers; the heated pool access is worth the extra cost.

Request blocks 1 or 2 for morning and early-afternoon sun; blocks 3–6 receive more late-afternoon sun, while block 7 gets earlier sun.

Choose a quieter period or avoid peak summer if you want a peaceful couples’ break; the resort is strongly family-oriented.

Book a Junior Suite Swim-Up for families; it offers a private pool, and building 5 is furthest from evening entertainment.

Arrive early for main-pool, in-water or cabana loungers; unattended towels may be removed after 40 minutes.

Do not pay extra for a pool-view upgrade without checking the allocation, since rooms generally face the pools and gardens but pool areas can be noisy at night.

Choose all-inclusive if you plan to spend most of your holiday at the hotel; food, drinks, cocktails and shots are included.

Choose Block 5 for the quietest location and direct pool access, especially if peace and quiet matter.

Ask for a pool-facing room; rooms generally overlook the gardens and pools.

Vary meals with the à la carte restaurants, as the main buffet can become repetitive; choose quieter buffet times for young children.

Avoid the building beside the Globals Hotel and rooms above the main bar or restaurants because they can be noisy.

Use the rear gate for the quickest route to the beach, promenade, supermarket and nearby restaurants.

Request block 3 for pool views and late-afternoon sun; top-floor rooms add a private rooftop terrace and hot tub.

Avoid bringing large inflatables, as they are not allowed in the pools.

Book a room with a private garden, jacuzzi, or swim-up pool when travelling with young children for entertainment during naps and early bedtimes.

Choose Block 1 or 2 for morning sun, or Blocks 3, 4, or 5 for afternoon and evening sun.

Request Block 2 for proximity to the children’s areas and a quieter position away from evening entertainment.

Choose Block 3 for quiet rooms near children’s activities, with balconies that receive sun throughout the day.

Choose a swim-up room in block 1 or 2 for more daytime sun; many other swim-up rooms remain shaded.

Request block 4, preferably on the second floor, for broad pool views and late-afternoon sun on the balcony.

Request a top-floor room with a private rooftop terrace and jacuzzi for extra privacy and a memorable upgrade.

Use the daily pool-towel service instead of packing towels; fresh towels are provided and changed daily.

Try the all-inclusive plan for at least three days, as it can be worthwhile for sampling the hotel’s food and drinks.

Book the à la carte restaurants as soon as you check in, and ask reception to help if the available times do not suit.

Request a room away from the sports bar or children’s playground if you want a quieter stay.

Take a regular bus to Palma, and avoid visiting on days when cruise ships are in port.

Contact reception if housekeeping forgets towels or minibar supplies, and ask reception for help when the app fails.

Book a private airport transfer; Palma airport is busy, although the journey takes about 20 minutes.

Hire a car if you want to explore Mallorca’s sights, as many attractions are far from the hotel.

Use the supermarket opposite the hotel for baby formula, nappies and other essentials.

Walk through the gardens to the promenade, or continue on foot to Magaluf and Palmanova’s restaurants.

Expect the pools to feel cool at times, and do not expect the hot tubs to be especially warm in October.

Use the smaller pools for a quieter swim, and note that the pools are shallow at approximately 1.15–1.25 metres.

Choose bed and breakfast instead if you prefer eating at Palmanova’s nearby restaurants.

Use the in-room microwave, kettle, coffee machine, iron, hairdryer and provided towels, slippers and toiletries.

Bring pegs for the balcony airer, and remember that some balconies receive little or no sun.

Choose a pool-view room for a quieter outlook and better views.

Use the ample hotel parking if you hire a car.

Consider booking a two-week stay rather than one week.

Ask the hotel photographers for their price list before agreeing to photos.

Avoid buildings 6 and 7 if possible, as they sit above the restaurants and bar.

Ask about an early breakfast when checking out before 7am, as it may not be offered even if prepaid.

Request swim-up suite 1001, or an end-of-block suite, for terrace access without passing through the room and sun until late afternoon.

Avoid room 3004 if you expect a private swim-up area, as this room reportedly lacks one.

Avoid room 2310 if you want a pleasant outlook, as it faces the back of another hotel.

Prefer an upper-floor room if you want more elevation and privacy.

Request room 3311 if you want to replicate a particularly well-regarded stay.

Request an interconnecting room when traveling with children who may go to bed before you.

Try the hotel’s restaurants for good food quality and plenty of variety.

Ask for rooms 3201 or 3103 if you want particularly well-situated accommodation.

Choose a Junior Suite for extra space, a sofa, large balcony, rooftop terrace, double daybed, beanbags, and jacuzzi.

Bring a sensor light for the bathroom to avoid waking the room at night.

Pay in the local currency, use credit cards for taxis, and expect limited quality in local corner shops.

Take a day trip to Valldemossa.

Try nearby restaurants including Max Garden, Loli and Il Chiringo.

Take advantage of the nearby restaurants and supermarkets when you want alternatives to hotel dining.

Use the gate in the bottom corner of the complex to reach Palmanova without walking back through reception.

Reserve spa treatments before arrival because appointments may be fully booked during your stay.

Request a travel cot if needed, as one is available without bringing your own.

Take advantage of the relaxed sunbed policy, as sunbeds reportedly are not reserved in advance.

Request a second-floor room for especially good views.

Use the pool before 11:00 for cleaner water and more available space.

Download restaurant menus using the QR codes provided.

Use the lifts when staying on any floor, as every level is served.

Pack long trousers for men’s evening restaurant dress requirements.

Select the hot-tub option when booking for an added private relaxation area.