Africamar Aparthotel, Ca'n Picafort

Request a room at the back, away from the main road, strip, bars and nightclubs, for a quieter stay; higher floors may still hear residual noise.

Choose a front or road-facing room for more sun, or a south-facing room for morning sun and afternoon shade; expect more heat and possible traffic noise.

Check the air conditioning before unpacking, and rent a fan or keep the balcony door closed if the room becomes hot.

Book a one-bedroom or self-catering apartment rather than a double or room-only option for more space, living room space and kitchen facilities.

Request a rear room to avoid road noise and stay cooler; front rooms face the sun.

Request a side or pool-view room on the second or third floor for a better outlook, but expect the pool side to overlook the busy main road.

Try a first-floor room for fresher accommodation and a better chance of connecting to the bar’s free Wi-Fi.

Avoid flashy beachfront and front-strip restaurants, which may be expensive and offer more style than substance.

Check room 206 carefully, particularly the bathroom fittings, extractor fan and air conditioning, before settling in.

Avoid rooms 114 and 115 if noise matters, as they may overlook the strip.

Treat room 314 as a trade-off: it offers a strip view but may be noisy.

Bring a small travel fridge or plan accordingly, as rooms may not have refrigerators; kettles are available for hot drinks.

Choose a lower floor for better water pressure, especially because the top two floors may have weaker pressure.

Arrive early to claim a sunbed, as the pool area can become busy.

Avoid higher floors if water pressure is important.

Request a first-floor room for a more airy, pleasant stay.

Request room 307 for a rear-facing position with sea views.

Request room 407 for a quieter rear position with a sea view.

Choose a walkway-facing room for early morning sun, especially in October.

Choose a corner room for a quieter position.

Request room 410 for a one-bedroom apartment at the rear, away from road noise.

Book the cheapest room category; road- and bar-facing rooms were found comfortable and adequately quiet.

Choose a side-facing room for a quieter, cooler stay.

Treat room requests as preferences rather than guarantees, since a requested top-floor room may not be assigned.

Book an Island Tour excursion with No Frills Excursions, costing approximately €55–58.

Pay extra for private or faster airport transfers instead of A2B, which may involve being dropped off last and collected first.

Expect to park roadside and allow extra time to walk to the hotel.

Consider half-board if you prefer eating at the hotel, as the food is regarded as a strong point.

Try Blue Beach for paella, Vinicius or the German fish restaurant, and Shipwrecked for a €5 English breakfast.

Try Chillax for a highly regarded meal in Can Picafort.

Avoid Trotters Bar for poor service, overpriced food and small portions.

Book a family room if you need well-equipped kitchen facilities.

Use a lower floor if you can take the stairs, as the lift may involve a long wait.

Leave used towels in the bathroom, as housekeeping replaces dirty ones later in the day.

Ask for room 415 if you prefer a side position with a slightly prettier sea view and less late-afternoon balcony sun.

Request room 214 for a good shower and views.

Eat at Chillax under the hotel for good food at reasonable prices.

Request room 110 for a quiet rear-facing position.