Alcudia Garden Aparthotel, Port d'Alcudia

Request a pool-view room for the best outlook, and ask for a quiet location if possible.

Pack a travel kettle, larger mugs, and basic coffee or tea supplies if you enjoy a proper drink in your apartment.

Request a ground-floor pool-view apartment in Block 3 for a sunny terrace and private sunloungers.

Claim a sunlounger early, ideally around 07:00–08:00, because the pool area becomes crowded quickly.

Dine early or late to avoid the busiest breakfast and dinner periods, especially around 8:30–10:00 and 19:00–20:30.

Expect the outdoor pool to be cold, especially outside peak summer, and note that the pools have no slides.

Avoid Block 4 and other road-facing rooms because traffic, nearby restaurants, and late-night noise can disturb sleep.

Ask for a lower-floor room if stairs are difficult; most blocks have no lift, and only one block has an elevator.

Request an inward-facing or rear room away from entertainment areas for a quieter stay.

Bring earplugs to reduce noise from thin walls and busy corridors.

Bring mosquito spray or a mosquito machine because mosquitoes can be a problem.

Choose a larger apartment if you plan to self-cater, as the cheapest, smallest rooms may have no kitchen.

Use the gym, pools, bar, and children’s entertainment to make the most of the on-site facilities.

Walk to nearby shops, restaurants, cafés, and the beach, all within easy reach.

Tell the hotel about coeliac requirements before booking, as dining suitability reports are inconsistent.

Ask to stay in the main complex if convenient pool access matters, as the separate section is across a side road.

Use the cycling facilities and ask about secure bike storage; bikes may also be permitted in rooms.

Use the fob-operated side gates to enter and leave without passing through reception.

Request a time slot for the small indoor heated pool during winter if you want a quieter swim.

Ask reception about paid beach towels before arrival, and use the checkout shower room if leaving early.

Use the numerous nearby playgrounds if you are travelling with children.

Arrange car hire and excursions through the hotel for convenience, despite the many rental shops nearby.

Book directly with the hotel and request your preferred pool view or floor at the same time.

Confirm the all-inclusive inclusions before booking, as the package may not cover everything you expect.

Buy drinks from shops outside instead of the pool bar when self-catering, as the pool-bar prices are high.

Choose B&B rather than half-board or full-board if you want to explore the many nearby restaurants.

Try Giardinos pizza restaurant for a good nearby meal.

Check for bed bugs and confirm that the air conditioning or heating works as soon as you arrive.

Bring an eye mask because the rooms do not have blackout curtains.

Request rooms 102, 103, or 104 in the separate block for sea views, beach access, and powerful showers.

Avoid room 3024 because the stairwell and drinks machine can be noisy throughout the night.

Request a newly refurbished suite if sleep quality matters, as older rooms may have poor air conditioning and worn beds.

Sleep in the bedroom rather than the living room, where the sofa bed may let in hallway noise and light.

Request a pool-view room away from the stage to avoid noise, especially when traveling with young children.

Book excursions with No Frills, a couple of hundred yards up the road on the left after turning out of the main entrance.

Avoid rooms overlooking the hotel’s dumping ground, where broken tables, chairs and gym equipment are stored.

Pack casual dinner clothes, as evening dining is not especially formal.

Pack an HDMI lead and computer if you want to stream entertainment through the room television.

Bring water bottles for the filtered-water coolers in the hallways.

Book taxis through reception, especially at night when buses are busy and taxis can be difficult to find.

Allow extra time at the airport for check-in, security, and passport control because it can be extremely busy.

Bring a card rather than cash, because the hotel does not accept cash payments.

Take advantage of the straightforward check-in and 12:00 checkout when planning your arrival and departure.

Report problems immediately if you want them addressed seriously.