Hotel Astoria Playa Only Adults, Port d'Alcudia

Choose a rear-, small-pool-, south-facing, or odd-numbered room for afternoon sun, but expect evening entertainment noise.

Choose a front or newer-pool room for a cooler, shadier, quieter balcony away from the evening entertainment.

Request a rear room overlooking the old or smaller pool for sunshine, pool views, and balcony access to evening entertainment.

Request a high or top-floor room for better views, less noise, and possible sea or mountain outlooks.

Request a front-, main-pool-, or big-pool-facing room for more shade and quieter nights away from the entertainment.

Choose the sunny entertainment side for afternoon and evening balcony sun, or the quiet side for less noise.

Ask which side is sunniest for your dates; rear or entertainment-facing rooms often get longer sun but may hear evening shows.

Request a higher-floor room for better mountain, sea, bay, pool, and resort views; top floors are especially scenic.

Request a pool-view room; all rooms reportedly overlook one of the hotel’s two pools.

Request a pool-view room if the outlook matters; every room has some pool view, but views differ between the two pools.

Choose a front or reception-side room for a quieter, cooler, more shaded balcony, especially if you sleep early.

Book a Superior Room for more space; it may include two balconies, a safe, slippers, robes, coffee machine and kettle.

Choose an odd-numbered room for all-day balcony sun and views of the evening entertainment, or an even-numbered room for a quieter outlook.

Request a room away from the entertainment stage; the large-pool, north, west, back, or even-numbered sides are generally quieter.

Choose a rear, south-facing, or small-pool room for the most balcony sunshine; front and large-pool rooms are cooler and shadier.

Request an upper-floor room, especially floors five or six, for better views and quieter surroundings.

Choose an entertainment-facing room for balcony views of the evening shows and afternoon or all-day sun, accepting noise until about 11pm.

Request a rear room overlooking the smaller or quiet pool for more sunshine and quieter surroundings.

Choose a higher floor for broader views and less lower-level noise; floors 5 and 6 are particularly well regarded.

Request a quiet room facing the front, mini golf, or Astoria Lounge pool, away from the entertainment stage.

Do not reserve a sunbed; loungers are generally available throughout the day, and towels left early may be removed.

Request a rear or south-side room for afternoon sunshine; back-pool rooms may overlook the entertainment and dining areas.

Request a pool-view room, but check the price because some reports indicate that nearly all rooms overlook a pool.

Choose the small-pool or stage side to watch nightly entertainment from your balcony and enjoy more sunshine.

Book a Superior Room for extra space, a larger balcony, and upgraded coffee or refrigerator facilities.

Request an odd-numbered room for balcony sunshine, especially on higher floors.

Ask about odd-numbered rooms for sunnier balconies and, reportedly, larger terraces, but confirm the orientation before booking.

Use the quiet pool for relaxing and the larger Kimera pool for music and entertainment.

Choose a junior suite or upgraded room for a Jacuzzi or whirlpool; the extra space and bathing facilities are worth the upgrade.

Choose the fifth or sixth floor for larger rooms, quieter nights, and better views.

Request a room with a Balinese bed on the balcony for extra luxury, particularly on the sunny or entertainment side.

Request a room overlooking the back, smaller, or quiet pool for a calmer outlook and a sunny balcony.

Pay extra for a suite or jacuzzi room, especially on the sixth floor, for more space, a jacuzzi, and better views.

Consider a jacuzzi room, but confirm the size and value first because the large bath can take up bedroom space and require substantial filling.

Request a high or top-floor room for better views, with rear-facing rooms potentially overlooking the sea or port.

Use the hotel’s complimentary pool towels instead of packing your own; clean replacements are available daily.

Arrange an airport transfer through the hotel or take the A32 bus; taxis take about 45 minutes and cost around €80 each way, while buses are cheaper but slower.

Book a junior suite for larger accommodation and higher-floor pool-and-bay views.

Use nearby street parking because the hotel has no car park; finding a space is harder in August and on busy weekends.

Choose a first-floor room for a larger balcony with sun loungers.

Request a front-side room for quieter nights; entertainment ends around 11pm, and front balconies may offer mountain views and morning sun.

Request a room on the fourth floor or higher for better views and less nighttime noise.

Choose an upper-floor room overlooking the main pool for afternoon shade, good views and distance from the entertainment area.

Walk to the beach in about three to five minutes, and allow roughly 30 minutes to reach Alcudia’s old town and port.

Do not rush to reserve pool loungers because plenty are available and towel-saving is unnecessary.

Pre-book bike hire and confirm storage fees if bringing your own bicycle; the on-site shop offers hire, repairs, accessories, and secure storage.

Walk about 20 minutes to Alcudia port and the promenade, with shops, bars, and local amenities nearby.

Book a Junior Suite or suite, especially a newly refurbished room with its own jacuzzi.

Rent a small car and use street parking, which can become busy near the beach on weekends.

Book a whirlpool-bath suite for extra space, but choose it only if you will use the jacuzzi.

Ask for a large balcony; first-floor rooms are noted for especially wide balconies.

Request an odd-numbered, south-facing room for afternoon or all-day sun on the balcony.

Use the smaller pool for quiet relaxation, or choose the larger pool for music, activities, comfortable loungers, and more sunshine.

Choose a room overlooking the entertainment area if you want to watch the shows from your balcony; higher floors reduce noise.

Book a suite with a Jacuzzi if you want extra in-room comfort.

Choose a Deluxe Junior Suite for extra space and a higher-floor location.

Request a pool-view room; all rooms face a pool, and higher floors may also provide sea views.

Book a Junior Suite for a more spectacular room and, at the back, a quieter outlook toward Port Alcudia.

Use the excellent bike centre, which offers storage, tools, stands, washing, laundry, rentals, and bike parking.

Take the regular bus or a taxi to Alcudia Old Town, and visit on Tuesday or Sunday market days.

Check the room-number and season pattern before booking: odd-numbered balconies are often sunnier in low season, while even numbers may suit high season.

Walk five minutes to the beach, then follow the beach path toward the port.

Avoid Balinese-bed rooms unless you are happy sitting in the shade, and ask whether the bed gets sunlight.

Use local TIB buses for nearby travel; stops are about 75 metres from the hotel, and check times on the TIB website.

Request a room with a large balcony or Bali bed for relaxing after the pool or beach.

Expect unheated, cool pools; bring a wetsuit if you plan longer swims.

Bring cashless payment for poolside drinks, as the bar accepts cards or contactless payments only.

Expect card or contactless payment for bar and pool drinks; evening restaurant drinks may be charged to your room account.

Avoid rooms beside lifts, stairwells, or heavily used corridors to reduce early-morning and nighttime noise.

Visit the marinas, Alcudia’s old town, and Pollença for scenic outings and restaurants.

Bring your own tea bags and coffee for a standard room; rooms include a hairdryer, mini-fridge, and drink-making facilities.

Check the 2027 pool-access charges before booking, especially if using the Kimera pool is important to you.

Choose half-board for convenient access to the hotel’s highly rated meals, including good vegetarian options.

Request an odd-numbered room for the sunny side, or an even-numbered room facing the music pool.

Avoid odd-numbered rooms 101 through approximately 111 because they may overlook a roof.

Try the espresso martini, Negroni, or Long Island iced tea at the hotel bar.

Email the hotel before arrival with room requests, especially for a high floor or preferred orientation.

Bring earplugs or request a room away from the entertainment stage to avoid evening noise.

Choose a Relax room with pool view for a sunny outlook.

Bring mosquito repellent, especially if dining outdoors.

Close the balcony door whenever you want the air conditioning to work.

Reserve a beach sunbed through the beach’s QR code system because the beach gets busy.

Visit Pollença and Port de Pollença for a more upmarket atmosphere.

Enjoy the Saturday live singer and evening entertainment, which finishes at 23:00; DJ Vickimera also performs around the pool.

Expect to pay separately for drinks, including water, with dinner.

Request room 627 for an all-day sunny balcony, pool views, and a sea view.

Request a room overlooking the large or main pool for that pool view.

Avoid room 113, which is small, lacks a view, and may smell of the kitchen.

Arrive early for half-board dinner to avoid queues and get the best dessert selection.

Avoid rooms 114, 214, 314 and similar rooms beside the stairs, lifts or stairwell because returning footsteps can be noisy.

Book well in advance, especially during busy periods, to avoid missing out.

Plan around patchy Wi-Fi coverage because the free connection may be unreliable in some areas.

Bring trousers for evening meals if required by the dress code.

Check that the air conditioning works properly before unpacking.

Pack a travel kettle and supplies if you want tea first thing in the morning.

Bring your own milk if you want it for morning drinks.

Avoid suites beside the storage rooms, where staff doors may be noisy throughout the day.

Choose the fourth floor if you prefer a shower cubicle.

Request Room 511 for a quieter location away from the entertainment.

Choose Room 506 for a high-floor view and sunset.

Request Room 326 for a pool view.

Request Room 317 to watch the stage from the balcony, with a mix of sun and shade.

Request Room 123 for a large balcony with excellent views of the evening shows.

Try Paco’s Bar for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Budget for Majorca’s visitor tax of €2.20 per person per day.

Bring long trousers for evening dining if required.

Ask housekeeping to replenish the Superior Room minibar daily, and check the bedding when you arrive.

Avoid Junior Suite 110 because plumbing noise can be heard clearly whenever nearby toilets are flushed.

Request a walk-in shower when booking if you prefer one.

Request a west-facing room for evening balcony sunshine, particularly in early spring.

Choose a room above the entrance for a cooler, shaded balcony during hot weather.

Request a sunny-side room above the restaurant on a higher floor.

Avoid room 506 if you want a more distant outlook, though its limited adjoining rooms can make it quiet.

Choose room 527 to watch the entertainment from the balcony while avoiding most noise after the shows.

Consider room 619 for afternoon and evening sunshine on the balcony.

Choose an odd-numbered top-floor room between 619 and 627 for an excellent outlook.

Request top-floor room 610 for especially good views.

Consider room 515 for a rear pool view and balcony sunshine throughout the day.

Pack smart-casual clothing for men’s dinner dress requirements.

Check that the in-room fridge is switched on after arrival.

Choose room 623 for a sixth-floor stage view; the entertainment reportedly quietens after 11pm.

Request room 615 for a smaller-pool view and sun for most of the day.

Ask about room 605 for a larger rear-facing layout.

Request room 411 for an entertainment view with afternoon and early-evening sun.

Ask for room 317 if you want a pool-facing room.

Request room 202 as a deluxe pool-view option.

Request room 124 for a quiet outlook toward the golf area and pool.

Raise any concern with reception or Sanaa in public relations, as the team aims to resolve issues.

Choose room 231 if you want to watch the entertainment from your balcony.

Request room 121 for a quiet first-floor position in the middle of the hotel.

Request room 128 for an exceptionally quiet location.

Avoid room 35 on any floor.

Check the open-bath layout before booking a Junior Suite because the shower and toilet are separated from the bedroom only by glass doors.

Choose a south-side room for a quieter stay.

Ask the hotel to store your luggage securely and reserve a shower if you have a late departure.

Budget approximately €50 per week for the island’s tourist tax.

Book excursions through No Frills Excursions opposite the hotel.

Take the market bus early on Sundays or Tuesdays to secure a convenient journey.

Bring your own bike saddle if you are particular about cycling comfort.

Enable your hotel key for bike-centre access and bring a €10 cash deposit for the bike-padlock.

Buy bottled water cheaply from nearby supermarkets.

Expect a lively, crowded resort and heavier traffic during July; visit in the low season for a quieter atmosphere.

Check the condition of Balinese pool beds before paying, as some are worn and uncomfortable.

Use the spacious indoor and outdoor dining areas whenever convenient; meal times rarely feel crowded.

Plan restaurant reservations in advance during the off-season, when nearby choices may be limited.

Buy a bottle of wine instead of individual glasses and ask the hotel to keep it for the following evening.

Skip the evening buffet if you prefer exploring the many quality restaurants nearby.

Choose the dinner-inclusive option if you want to eat at the hotel; the food is highly regarded.

Expect limited bathroom privacy because the toilet has thin glass walls.

Do not pay extra for a Balinese balcony bed solely for sunbathing, as some balconies receive little or no sun.

Avoid the basic room and upgrade if possible.

Avoid room 222 if you want a specific view or location.

Use a package holiday company if you want additional leverage for formal complaints.

Book directly with the hotel rather than through a tour operator for simpler reservations.

Consider Vanrell for car hire; leaving the keys at reception is convenient.

Get coffee before breakfast opening hours if you need an early start.

Buy supplies at the SPAR supermarket just outside the back gate, then turn right.

Check your bill carefully before paying and pay in euros.

Use the courtesy room if you have a late flight.

Avoid April if you want a quieter dinner, as cycling groups can make the restaurant busy and noisy.

Use the gym between 06:00 and 00:00.

Ask reception about activities and excursions for local recommendations.

Take the five-hour catamaran cruise from the port.

Allow about 45 minutes for a taxi journey from the airport.

Take bus 324 to Alcudia Port and Old Town.

Find the Kimera pool toilet through the left-hand door beside the gym building.

Expect to pay for beach sunbeds.

Arrive at the buffet at least 45 minutes before closing for the best choice of fresh food.

Tell the restaurant team about allergies or intolerances so they can explain the suitable dishes.

Book full board if you want hotel meals throughout the day.

Order lunch from the hotel restaurant for good-quality, good-value food.

Try nearby Paraiso Restaurant for reasonably priced food and beach views.

Try Everest Restaurant opposite the SPAR supermarket.

Eat breakfast and dinner outside for a more enjoyable setting.

Request a lower floor if you want to avoid using the small lift or climbing several flights of stairs.

Consider a junior suite if you want that room category, and ask about the attached cycling shop separately.

Avoid rooms at the back facing the mezzanine roof area covered with rocks.

Avoid room 508 if you dislike house music because it faces the DJ stage.

Book an end double room for a slightly larger balcony.

Choose a fourth-floor or higher room for the quietest pool outlook.

Choose an even-numbered room for views over the front pool and mountains.

Walk across the road to the beach in about 10 minutes, with shops and bars immediately nearby.

Ask reception for a room change if you are unhappy, as staff will try to help.

Pack a travel mirror because the bedroom may not have one.

Bring a small kettle for tea or coffee, as rooms may not include one.

Request room 426 for morning sun, a sunny outlook, and a terrace.

Choose room 421 only if you enjoy being near the main pool and evening entertainment.

Consider room 621 for a sunny rear-pool outlook and balcony entertainment views.

Request room 612 for a top-floor position overlooking the large pool.

Consider room 610 for a pleasant front-facing view, or ask about room 410 for its double balcony.

Ask for room 505 if you want a higher-floor room with a good outlook.

Request room 129 if you want a sunny-side location.

Consider room 119 for its rear-pool outlook and huge balcony, but check the air conditioning before settling in.

Avoid room 105 if you want a pool view; it overlooks the restaurant roof.

Avoid rooms overlooking the restaurant if you go to bed early, because evening entertainment may be audible.

Request a double-bedded room when booking, as these rooms are limited.

Try the hotel excursions and the Lady Gaga tribute act, which is particularly impressive.

Avoid room 109 if you want an unobstructed view, as its balcony overlooks a flat roof.

Request room 108 for a shaded suite overlooking the front pool.

Choose room 222 for a quieter pool outlook near the evening entertainment.

Choose room 220 for an afternoon-shaded balcony.

Request room 120 for a quiet front-facing room with a good view.

Request room 306 for a quiet front-facing room.

Request room 501 for a high-floor room with all-day sunshine and evening entertainment that ends around midnight.

Request room 616 for a top-floor pool view overlooking the crazy-golf area.

Request room 625 for a top-floor room with a sunny balcony in the late afternoon.

Request room 608 for a suite that is worth the extra cost.

Request room 310 for a large pool-view room with two balconies and a large Jacuzzi.

Email the hotel before arrival if you want both a bath and a shower; staff may be able to arrange it.

Request a twin room if you want a larger room.

Ask for a room away from the lift if you are sensitive to noise.

Request a pool-view room, since most rooms overlook one of the pools but approximately a dozen do not.