Sotavento Club Apartments, Magaluf

Request or pay extra for a high-floor pool-view room; it often includes sea views and sunshine, but pool music can be loud during the day.

Request a pool-view room for sea views, sunny balconies and lively poolside atmosphere, but expect loud daytime DJ music.

Ask for a rear-facing room for quieter daytime rest and less pool or strip music; expect car-park views and occasional vehicle noise.

Expect a very steep hill between the apartments and the strip; wear sturdy walking shoes, especially if mobility is limited.

Request a rear, side, or non-pool room for quieter mornings and less nightlife noise; expect more shade and cooler temperatures.

Request a room above the first floor and away from the bar to reduce noise; avoid ground-floor rooms.

Take a taxi up the hill from the strip; taxis are readily available and inexpensive, with one fare reported at €3.40.

Bring an €80 cash deposit per room at check-in; cash may also be needed for tax.

Choose a four-person room to avoid bunk beds and improve your chances of getting a pool view.

Add breakfast for varied options served until 3:30pm; breakfast opens at 9am.

Request room 314 for a pool-and-sea view and larger balcony, but choose 313 instead if afternoon sun matters more.

Try the hotel breakfast and eat on-site during your stay.

Join a bar crawl during your stay.

Walk to Palma Nova and the nearby beach and strip.

Expect firm sofa beds in the living area.

Request room 320 for both sea and pool views.

Book directly through the hotel’s website and use the requests box for pool views or nearby rooms.

Request a balcony, preferably in the central section for extra space and pool-and-sea views.

Expect bunk beds and rear-facing views in six-person rooms; choose a smaller room for a pool outlook.

Avoid getting makeup on the towels.

Remove personal items from the bed before housekeeping arrives so it can be made.

Bring earplugs if you are sensitive to daytime pool music or nightlife noise.

Budget €40 if you want late checkout.

Use the pool from 10am, when the poolside area opens.

Expect the hot tubs to be cold.

Arrive early for a sun lounger, as the most comfortable spots can fill quickly.

Try Cafe Karlsson for good food and drinks.

Use the supermarket next door for convenient supplies.

Limit occupancy to two people per room for greater comfort, although four can fit.

Choose a corner room for the best layout and equipment.

Ask for room 223 if available.

Request room 314 for a third-floor view over the pool.

Ask for rooms 204–207 for poolside views and glimpses of the sea.

Request room 311 for a third-floor pool view.

Choose rooms 201 or 202 for silence and a nice view.

Request room 307 for a balcony view of the water.

Ask for room 327 for a quiet stay and a pleasant bay view.

Stay in groups and be cautious of strangers who try to lure you away, as robberies can occur around the resort.

Take a taxi to and from the hotel if exercise is difficult, as the property sits atop a very steep hill.

Arrange late checkout for €30 until 12pm or €40 until 6pm–10pm.

Email manager Peter with specific requests, as he may be able to arrange them.

Avoid adding room preferences if they could disrupt the rest of your booking.

If five people share a booking, expect a rear room without a view; groups of four or fewer may receive poolside rooms.

Request a room directly above the entrance for a double balcony.

Choose room 114 for a ground-floor pool view beside reception.

Request room 323 for views from both sides and sunshine lasting until evening.

Request room 214 for its massive balcony directly opposite the DJ booth, but expect prominent music.

Request room 313 for beautiful pool-and-sea views and all-day sunshine on the balcony.

Request room 307 for pool and sea views, but expect pool noise and late-night disturbance from returning partygoers.

Book adjacent ground-floor rooms when travelling in a large group.

Contact security if noise continues late at night; the hotel is generally quiet after 10pm.

Keep valuables secured rather than leaving them in the hotel room.

Squeeze the hair-dryer handle to operate it; it is not faulty.