Viva Eden Lago, Port d'Alcudia

Bring strong mosquito repellent, especially near the lake, or buy a more effective spray from a local pharmacy.

Choose a pool-facing room for a larger balcony and pool views, but avoid it if you want quiet evenings because entertainment can run until 11pm.

Request a lake-facing room for spectacular views, greater privacy and quieter surroundings than the pool side.

Arrive early for sunbeds during busy periods, although supplies are usually ample and unattended towels may be removed.

Choose an outside- or front-facing room if you want to avoid poolside entertainment noise before 11pm.

Arrive early for the buffet because it gets busy.

Request room 330 for its especially large pool-facing balcony.

Ask for room 312 or 315.

Book a royal terrace room for a private balcony with tables, sunbeds and possibly a hot tub.

Request a higher-floor room if you want quieter surroundings or clearer lake and sea views.

Use the quiet pool for a calmer setting, but do not assume the adults’ pool and jacuzzi will be completely child-free.

Request a tennis-court-facing room for a quieter outlook.

Tell restaurant management about dietary requirements immediately and pre-order meals regularly.

Use phone ordering for drinks.

Rent a pram at the hotel instead of bringing one.

Expect towels, an iron, hand wash and shampoo to be supplied.

Ask the hotel to arrange a Covid test, previously available for €29.

Take a taxi to the port for about €6.

Arrange alternative transport on Sunday market days because taxis may be unavailable.

Take a taxi instead of the bus in high season because buses can be crowded.

Use the bus stop directly outside the hotel for trips to Palma and Alcudia Old Town.

Expect a 15-minute drive to Alcudia Old Town because the hotel sits on the edge of Alcudia.

Visit Alcudia Old Town, and take a taxi from the hotel for about €8.

Arrive early for evening entertainment to secure a seat while dinner is being served.

Use the gym, which is well equipped for a hotel fitness room.

Request room 213 for its royal terrace, beautiful views, sunbeds, tables and balcony hot tub.

Budget €18 per day for a beach parasol and two sun loungers, payable by card or cash.

Head across the road to the beach if the pool feels crowded.

Choose a first-floor room for easier staircase access instead of waiting for the lifts.

Book a one-bedroom apartment rather than self-catering accommodation for more space.

Book the free market bus as soon as possible.

Reserve nearby restaurants, such as Smiths, because the limited local options fill quickly.

Bring straws if you prefer using them with drinks.

Choose the restaurant rather than the snack bar for lunch, and order drinks at the sports bar for better service.