Aparthotel La Pergola, Port d'Andratx

Request a pool-view room for attractive outlooks and less car-park noise, but expect more poolside noise in busy periods.

For quiet, choose a rear or garden-facing room away from the pool and eating area; avoid ground-floor rooms, which can be dark and noisy.

Request a Superior Plus room with a pool or mountain view; pool-facing rooms offer the best outlook, though house-facing balconies may get evening sun.

Include breakfast and try the omelette; it is considered well worth the cost despite limited variety.

Walk the scenic route along the harbour to the port in about 15 minutes, allowing for the hotel’s small hill.

Use the Mon Port pools for a change of scenery or when La Pergola’s pool is busy, but expect sunbeds to fill faster there.

Choose a room away from the pool, particularly in Block 8 or the opposite-side buildings, for a quieter stay.

Use the plentiful hotel car park if you are driving.

Hire a car for flexible sightseeing, cheaper meals, and easy access to nearby attractions; reception can arrange one.

Book during school term or in May, June, mid-September, or October for a quieter holiday.

Choose a higher-floor room for better views, breezes, and protection from late-night furniture noise.

Avoid ground-floor rooms for a quieter, more private stay, unless you specifically want a private garden.

Request a first- or second-floor room for a shaded balcony; top-floor balconies may have little shade.

Catch buses to Palma and Camp de Mar from the harbour, boarding near the marina at the start of the route.

Arrive early for a sunbed during busy periods, when towels may claim most loungers quickly.

Consider a one-bedroom apartment for extra space, quieter accommodation, and useful kitchen facilities.

Request the building opposite reception for more sunshine and better balcony views.

Check the pool-towel policy before packing, as towels may be provided but some stays have required bringing your own.

Check pool availability before booking November or very early-season stays, as pools may be closed or uncomfortably cold.

Bring a European adapter, phone chargers, and basic cooking supplies such as salt, pepper, sugar, tea, and coffee.

Use the sister hotel’s free spa, sauna, and jacuzzi, and attend the complimentary Pilates classes.

Book Pilates, padel, or tennis early and confirm charges, as fitness activities are generally free but tennis may cost extra.

Use the larger gym at the sister hotel next door, which is free and well equipped.

Use the port for nightlife, since La Pergola is geared toward quiet stays rather than cabaret or lively evening entertainment.

Request room 304 for a view toward the port.

Choose a villa for a quieter private pool and extra space, but check the spiral staircase when traveling with young children.

Request a top-floor room away from the pool to reduce pool noise and avoid neighbours above.

Choose half board to access meals at La Pergola’s Trattoria or the restaurant at Mon Port.

Budget carefully for meals and drinks in the port, or hire a car to find cheaper places elsewhere.

Specify whether you want morning or evening balcony sun, or shade; higher floors get longer sun but can be hotter in high season.

Choose a townhouse instead of a standard room for a different accommodation layout.

Choose a rear-block room overlooking the gardens for a quieter outlook.

Choose newer rooms over the pool for more space.

Request room 837 for quiet surroundings, a pleasant view, and morning sun from around 9am.

Book rooms 524 or 525 for an ideal pool outlook.

Check the bed configuration in one-bedroom apartments, as twin beds are standard and doubles cost more.

Choose a large room at the end of the floor for extra space.

Pack disinfectant for a ground-floor room if you want extra cleaning supplies.

Bring a tablet or laptop if you want more English-language entertainment than the limited television channels provide.

Ask about all activity charges in advance, especially for tennis, as fitness activities are generally free but some options are not.

Use the shallow pool area if you are travelling with children.

Do not reserve sunbeds with towels; availability is often adequate, and reserving beds is discouraged.

Head to the Port d’Andratx yacht club for lunch or drinks with spectacular views.

Use the supermarket a few minutes from the hotel for supplies.

Avoid arranging an airport taxi or transfer through the hotel, as it can be costly and confusing.

Ask for your preferred room features because requests are not guaranteed, but staff will try to help.

Book early, especially if you want to stay during popular periods.

Bring food from the airport if you arrive around 1am, because the hotel may have no food available then.

Remember that a bungalow is a two-storey house with upstairs bedrooms, not an entirely ground-level property.

Request a walk-in shower if that feature is important to you.

Choose apartment No. 1 for a more accessible, ground-floor layout beside the pool.

Choose a townhouse for a particularly quiet location.

Request room 521 for morning and evening sunshine, daytime shade, and a pool view.

Request room 301 for morning sunshine and views of the pool area.

Request a mountain-view room if you prefer scenery beyond the pool.

Request a south-facing room for a sunnier aspect.

Choose a later-extension apartment for more modern furnishings and a slightly more luxurious feel.

Request a room with direct access to the main pool, as very few have it.

Place your towel on a sun lounger by 9:30am to secure the best spots.

Avoid visiting when the hotel first opens for the season.

Avoid rooms 108, 109, 208, 209, 308, and 309.

Request room 605 for one of the best harbour views.

Request a ground-floor apartment away from the pool when traveling with very young children; some have safer little gardens.

Choose a bungalow for spacious accommodation suited to families and cyclists.

Book directly with the hotel and request a room with a good balcony and view.

Book apartment 306 for excellent Port views.

Request a high-floor room for a harbour view.

Ask about upgrading from a one-bedroom to a two-bedroom apartment, as one upgrade cost only €10 per night.

Choose newer rooms above reception for better size and quality, with sun throughout the day.

Request apartment 201 for a good pool-area location.