Maribel Apartamentos, Cala Blanca

Arrive early for a weekend sunbed; the pool can fill with local children after school and around 3:30 p.m.

Avoid apartments near Tony’s Bar, which can remain loud until 2 or 3 a.m.

Choose self-catering or bed and breakfast, then use the nearby restaurants or prepare meals in your apartment.

Take the bus from the stop outside the apartments to Ciutadella, about 15 minutes away.

Ask about hairdryer arrangements before packing one; reports mention both complimentary hairdryers and a €10 deposit.

Avoid apartments above restaurants or near the commercial centre, especially during high season.

Request a sea-view apartment.

Request a first-floor apartment for a large patio or balcony.

Walk to Cala Blanc Beach or Cala Santandria Beach, both nearby and less than five minutes away.

Keep the air conditioning running, especially in hot weather, to keep the bedrooms cool overnight.

Request an annex apartment for a quieter stay.

Choose an apartment away from bars and restaurants if you need a quiet location.

Pay €5 for the safety-deposit box and hire pool towels for €2 each.

Request a central apartment if you want to avoid staying in the separate block a short walk away.

Compare Alpha Rooms when booking, as it was reported to be more cost-effective than other travel companies.

Ask for a room near the front, above reception, for a quieter location.

Choose a lower floor for family stays or a higher floor for greater quiet.

Request room 12 for an annex location with parking outside the front door and easy access to the bars.

Ask for Maribel 3 if you prefer that complex.

Request room 5 for a quiet location.

Choose a west-facing three-bedroom apartment in Maribel 1 for strong sunshine.

Choose an east-facing apartment for more quiet and afternoon or evening shade; west-facing rooms receive more sun but may hear bars.

Ask reception for local information; the staff are particularly helpful.

Inspect the apartment for cockroaches and confirm cleaning standards on arrival.

Use the plentiful off-site parking, or request room 12 for parking directly outside.

Request individual pillows if you dislike the double bed’s single long pillow; reception can swap it.

Choose a villa to stay farther from noise.

Avoid apartments backing onto the main pedestrian walkway, where noise can continue until 4 a.m.

Request room MA2 for a quiet stay with a large patio or balcony.

Allow extra time for luggage, as some apartments are about 150 yards from reception.

Choose a three-bedroom apartment if you want a large patio area.