Aparthotel Fontanellas Playa, Can Pastilla

Pay extra for a sea-view room or apartment; side, backyard, street, and ground-floor rooms can have restricted or no views.

Request a higher-floor sea-view room; upper levels generally offer better beach views, while the top floors contain newer rooms and suites.

Request and pay extra for a sea-view room, ideally overlooking the pool; rear or highway-facing rooms have drabber, noisier outlooks.

Request a pool-side sea-view room; this orientation is considered nicer and can include both pool and ocean views.

Request a high-floor room because it is quieter, and give the hotel enough notice to arrange a sea view.

Use the large parking area off-season, but expect peak-time shortages and possible overflow parking by the recreation football park.

Claim sunbeds early, as the pool area fills quickly and towels may be removed after being left unattended.

Choose this hotel for a beach holiday: it sits directly beside the beach.

Book through the hotel website rather than third-party booking sites.

Choose a suite for a separate bedroom, bath, kettle, and additional facilities; suites also suit families or two couples.

Request a room with a fridge and a large balcony if those facilities matter to you.

Avoid the ground floor because views can be restricted by walls.

Book a penthouse for excellent views, but do not expect the attached hot tub to be warm.

Request a front room overlooking the tank station if you prioritize quiet.

Choose a front room for the best view, but expect more noise.

Choose a south-side room for an ocean view.

Request apartments 123, 124, or 125 for larger balconies and outdoor space with sea views.

Choose apartment 137 for views over the pool and beach.

Request Junior Suite 539.

Choose Junior Suite 531 for a sea-and-pool view.

Request penthouse 609 if booking a penthouse.

Book directly through the hotel website to pay only a deposit upfront and settle the balance on arrival.

Walk the airy corridors on each level for exterior views and interior art.

Bring your own hairdryer.

Reserve aquarium parking through the front desk before driving there.

Bring euro coins for convenient city travel.

Take children to the evening shows, which are aimed at younger guests.

Ask when pool towels are replaced; replacements may occur only every couple of days.

Bring your own expectations about pool space: there may not be enough beds during busy periods.

Expect the pool to feel small for the hotel, and use the sea as an alternative.

Check the bathroom first; its cleanliness is a useful indication of the rest of the room.

Book an apartment with both a terrace and a sea view.

Pay in euros to avoid unfavorable exchange-rate charges.

Select breakfast-inclusive rates when booking if you plan to eat at the hotel.

Choose a ground-floor room if you want an extra-long balcony with more space.

Try the Pool Restaurant for good-value food.

Go to breakfast early, and order better-quality coffee from the pool bar if needed.

Ask for a non-smoking balcony if smoke bothers you.

Ask for room 129 if available; it has a good sea view.

Consider booking half board because the food is good.

Check the sleeping arrangements carefully: some four-bed apartments have two proper beds and two sofa beds.

Choose a room with a proper second bed rather than a sofa bed when two adults will sleep in the main room.

Ask for Superior Sea View Apartment 428 for its attractive view and convenient position near the lifts.